Blue Gene's

Upon entering I wasn't sure of what to expect. We were greeted by a very nice Hawaiian shirt clad bartender who was great at mixing drinks. The atmosphere is best described as eclectic mixed with a pleasant fever dream of bar room necessities: a very nice pool table, various arcade games, and a wide selection of table top games that ensures the time you spend with friends is going to not only be strange, but delightful as well. If you want to find a hidden gem with each part of it being a labor of love with a staff to match? This is the place for you.

Blue Gene’s is a hidden gem in salt lake! The vibes are immaculate. I’ve come here with my girlfriends for drag shows, karaoke and for trivia. We always have way too much fun taking pictures in the Photo Booth and the drink options are great!

This was a cool bar to visit but for me personally I couldn't get behind the decor it almost felt like a McDonald's interior but I will say the bartender and door man were both very nice and doing a great job however if I'm paying for a drink and it's 10+ dollars per drink I think they should be higher quality and a little larger for the portions.

The drinks are super cheap and very good! We came to karaoke that started at supposedly 9 PM. It is now 10:15 and we haven’t started anything yet. The only food they have are chips and cup of noodles so they let us door dash Taco Bell.

Have loved coming to this bar, deleted my previous review because their new bouncer sucks. Wouldn't let my friends in, who knows why. And then confiscated my legal ID and would not return it even after it scanned until the cops arrived. I understand due diligence but you don't have to be rude about it. Worth mentioning he started acting a lot nicer when another man showed up.

Chase was the man! As well as his buddy (can’t remember his name) but the staff was absolutely killer! Great vibes, great service and even better experiences! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a night filled with fun!

The drag shows are incredible, the queens are so talented and put on a great show. Just be weary of shady bartenders overcharging you for drinks if you’re paying with cash. One bartender in particular was charging me different amounts for the same basic drink I ordered throughout the night. I’m upset I didn’t notice until a few drinks in when I went to a different bartender who charged me the correct amount I was used to paying. I was tipping for each drink so there was no excuse to be overcharged.

Last night the bouncer was incredibly rude to my friend for absolutely no reason. I’ve forgotten his name, but he was just being a complete bully and it completely ruined our night. Never coming back to this place again!

Blue Gene's has come such a long way since their opening a few years ago! It's located right next to Urban Lounge, a local concert venue, and they compliment each other well as neighbors. My friends and I have made lots of memories hitting both spots in one night. It also happens to be my favorite bar for karaoke. The crowd makes it feel casual and relaxed, so if you're not much of a singer but still want to get on the mic, it's a low-pressure atmosphere. They have drag karaoke and classic karaoke weekly! The ambiance is retro and modern, so it's a really cool place to hangout and enjoy a cold drink. There's tons of seating, a free pool table in the back with arcade games, and a really cute colored photo booth!

Wandered in after the Utah - TCU game looking for a couple more beers to cap off the night. Drag karaoke was going full steam ahead and we experienced some passionate performances by the impeccably dressed performers. Bar staff was great; friendly, accommodating and engaging. Beer was as cold as I've had and not outrageously priced. Blue Gene's was a great random find for some unexpected late night entertainment and cold beer. Mixed drink menu looked good too.

Great small bar in SLC. Love the vibes and bartenders are awesome. Funny story - though the bartender created this delicious cocktail just for me but turns out it's called an Aviation. Yummy lavender colored drink!

Best brunch in Utah (yes, that includes Park City). I had the waffle and added pork belly and egg (over easy). The waffle is thick with a crunch on the outside and spongy soft center. Pair it with the whisky syrup and it's AMAZING. The pork belly is cooked perfectly with meat that falls apart under a crispy-caramelized exterior. The egg was an egg and the potatoes had great flavor -- seasoned with herbs. If the size was a bit larger the potatoes would have a better texture. As they are, I found them a little dry; tasty but dry. The alcohol menu is the only place where Park City has them beat. This "bar" (it's a 21+ establishment) has a limited alcohol supply. They did not have Bailey's Irish Cream or Grand Marnier. They made a nice substitute, but for a bar those two items are pretty basic bar liquors. The vibe is fantastic if you're into Urban Living. The space is small. It was crowded, which added to the energy for Sunday brunch. The service is excellent. I sat at the bar and enjoyed my kind and fun bar stool buddies. I can't wait to come back!

I tried this spot when it was RYE, and they seem to have the same good food still. The decor is redone with a bit of an old diner vibe, I kinda liked it better before but no biggie. Bring your ID as it is a bar now. I can't speak to their dinner menu as I've only gone for brunch (they are only currently doing brunch Fri-Sun 9-3). I'm glad they still have their pork belly bowls, I really liked that last time but went the the fried chicken & biscuits this time, which were also good. The chicken wasn't that spectacular but I really liked the gravy and the potatoes which were seasoned nicely. We also got some chilaquiles to share, which came out more like nachos but we're still pretty good. I also tried some of the veggie bowl, the mushrooms in it were tasty and tender with a soy saucey flavor. My only complaint was the Michelada, prob the saddest michelada I've ever had would def pass on it next time.

Decorations are a little plain so it feels a bit plain not comfy. I'm giving it four stars because their KJ is awesome and they're close to downtown so if you live in the area super convenient karaoke.

Good vibe, lots of space, bartenders were nice and knowledgable! I'd recommend coming here!