CHEERS DOWNTOWN & MIDVALE
OUR WALLS TELL GOOD STORIES
The Curious Story Of Bobby Brown & Cheers to You
"Bill’s brother, John Brzenk, is the greatest arm wrestler of all time and also lives here in Utah," Brown said. "So after the event I vacationed here for a week. I also loved skiing and rock climbing, so I moved out."
When his arm wrestling competition days were over, Brown didn’t immediately jump into the bar business. First he worked as a computer programmer, then went broke and had to donate blood to buy food and a newspaper for the classified ads. Later, he became a doorman at a bar and then was promoted to be the manager. When the old Delmar Lounge became available on Main Street, he bought it 1997 and renamed it Cheers to You. Then in 2011, he opened a second Cheers location in Midvale.
From arm wrestling champion to serving the best bar experience in Salt Lake City and Midvale, Utah.
So why move to Utah from New Jersey to open up the states best dive bar? Well, its why everybody does...arm wrestling!
After playing many sports growing up, Bob Brown said he moved to Utah in 1993 for arm wrestling — no joke! Brown said he met arm wrestlers Bill Brzenk and Kevin Bongard at the Yukon Jack World Finals and told them he wanted to visit them in Utah after his trip to the World Professional Armwrestling Association Championship in Las Vegas.
Bobby Brown, Arm Wrestling Champion
Bob Browns Motorcycle from his life-changing crash.
DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY
This is the place that gives you the "home away from home" feeling where everybody really does know your name. It's what everybody loves in a local neighborhood bar.
Bob, being from New Jersey, has given this place that perfect East Coast feeling with a big personality that makes everyone feel welcome and ready to get loose.
Just look around the place. Each one of the items on the wall tells a special, unique story, including the life-changing motorcycle crash Bob Brown had a few years back.
STATE STREET MIDVALE
Cheers To You Midvale is a small, cozy neighborhood hangout with pool tables, a couple of televisions playing sports and a very friendly staff and clientele. Be ready to be greeted quickly by the bartender and patrons as you take a seat at the bar. You will quickly feel at home in this low key establishment. The people all go to lengths to make you feel welcome.
Don't miss bartender Rick and the specials of the house, including his creation The Ricky. If you time it right you may get some home made tamales and burritos from a local traveling chef. If she visits while you are there you should ensure you snag a quick bite to eat from her. The food is fantastic!
Cheers Midvale is a perfect neighborhood haunt. The drinks are served promptly and are well made, the people are astonishingly friendly. Come enjoy a Ricky, or whatever is your go to flavor of the month!
