The Yummiest Pubs in Denver

Thank Sool Pocha

★★★★☆ 4.1 (103) • $$

"I've visited so often since the first time I came here, and for some reason I still haven't experienced karaoke! The K-Pop music videos on the screens around the restaurant never get old, though. It's best to come here with a larger group (at least 4-6 people) and share everything. Not the most friendly place for vegetarians or vegans, obviously.My favorite items to order (aside from bottles of soju) are Kimchi Pancakes, Spicy Rice Cake, and Army Stew. The Seafood Stew, which my pescatarian partner got, was fantastic too. Still haven't done KBBQ here either. Everything is fresh and delicious. Service is very professional. The tables are usually too small for how much we order, but it somehow works out."

Esters Virginia Village

★★★★★ 4.5 (988) • $$

"Delicious pizza in a sport bar like atmosphere that's family friendly. 4.25 starsFood: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no, no reservations takenReturn worthiness: yesHighlights:- Pizza crust: crispy yet chewy just the right thickness. - Pizza size: 12 inches was perfect to share for 2 people- Bbq pork pizza: tangy thick bbq sauce covering tender pieces of pulled pork. - Chopped jalapeño for spice. 4.5 stars - Pepperoni rolls: crispy cheese on the bottom wrapped in the pizza dough. 4 stars - Ya Mar/Meat pizza: guys shared it and said it had good amount of meat (Salami, Ham, House Sausage,) and nice flavor. 4 stars- Cheese pizza: my very picky pizza connoisseur teen enjoyed it which is saying a lot. 4 stars- Not crowded on Sunday night - Drink options: beer, good wines by glass. and cocktails - Old fashioned: lots of ice cubes but solid traditional flavor - Has a kids menu: smaller 7 inch pizzas or a turkey sandwichLowlights:- Didn't see fun ice cream flavors til we were on the way outAte here during several visits to my niece and I'll be back."

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

TrashHawk Tavern

★★★★★ 4.7 (27)

"Awesome energy and wall decor! I was drawn to the aesthetic of this place and thoroughly enjoyed the folks frequenting this cute lil bar. I'd definitely recommend this as a laid-back place to hang out!"

Congress Park Taproom

★★★★★ 4.5 (69) • $

"Great place for a group, couple or solo.This place has a huge drink menu with knowledgeable bartenders.Darts and other games to play while sippingThe downside is the limited food menu which is either a defrosted pretzel or defrosted pizza - although they do welcome food from outside being brought in."

Revival Brews

★★★★☆ 4 (194) • $$

"They have a dedicated gluten free fryer, so the fries are celiac safe. The sweet potato fries are to die for. The best I've ever had! The burger and regular fries were very good too. My partner had the fried chicken sandwich which was huge! Overall, the food was really great!"

Colorado Plus Brew Pub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (401) • $$

"As a craft beer spot: 5 stars. They had all the rare greats, like Russian river and Maine brewing. Definitely pop here for a beer. As a food spot: 3 stars. My wife's chicken sandwich was bomb, but the burger, fries, and chili were just ok."

Pub on Pearl

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (149) • $

"Came here for all you can eat chicken wings (6 dollar Thursday special with a drink). They only bring you 5 wings at a time but the service is super prompt. They bring the chicken wings out super quickly. Sometimes the wings are a bit cold or undercooked. Still, six flavors of wings... ate 40 wings and a beer for 11 dollars? Can't beat that deal. BBQ and Asian were my favorite flavors. I did not try dry rub. They also have karaoke late night Thursday. I didn't stay for this but look forward to in the future! Seems like an overall awesome dive bar. Happy hour drinks (3-6 on weekdays) are cheap too!"

Wild Corgi Pub

★★★★☆ 4.4 (135)

The Fortunate Prospector

★★★★☆ 3.5 (19)

"This place was a treat. Located on the lower level of the Gaylord hotel. For "The Beginnings" we started off with a Ploughman's platter which was a charcuterie board that consisted of two types of meats that I honestly can't remember which meats they were but they were both very delicious, two types of cheese one was an herb sage that looked green and white and was quite delicious actually and the other was a humboat fog cheese that almost looked like blue cheese but tasted way better but similar, there was house made bread almost looked like the cheese cake bread but not a roll it was sliced bread definitely dark like Cheesecake Factory, I particularly didn't like it because it was a little dry and just had a weird taste for my liking, I even tried it with the mustard seed sauce and I still didn't like it but I definitely liked the house made mustard seed spread so delicious, there was also pickled veggies like onions and cauliflower and there was one more but forgot what it was. It was very delicious it was sweet and tangy! The last thing in the charcuterie board was pickled eggs, and yeah that was big no for me, way to sour and the egg was very rubbery and dry. Over all I give the charcuterie board a 7/10. The First Course was two food items, the first was called Bangers, it was brains marinated in a local Colorado beer paired with a honey mustard and pickled onions. So I tried it with the honey mustard and pickled onions together and it was very good but I felt the honey mustard took away from the beer flavor so I tried it plain and omg game changer. I would have to say eating it without anything extra really brings out the beer and braut flavor which was my favorite. The braut was very tender you don't even need a knife to cut into it, your fork will suffice. I give this a 10/10The next first course was called Spring Salad that consisted of English peas, watermelon radish, asparagus, mesclun greens and this green goddess dressing. I will say I wasn't to found if this because it was so bland and all the dressing was at the bottom. Once you got to the dressing it really made the salad that much more enjoyable. They really don't put that mush dressing, I would say it needs more and not so much a dry salad. All the ingredients in the salad were definitely fresh and so crisp!! I would give the salad a 6/10. Needs more dressing and less bland. Next was our Main Course, served was 4 different dishes. The first dish was Shepards pie, OMG hands down the best! The mashed potatoes were so crisp on top and creamy in the middle, they used shredded angus beef instead of ground beef and it was sooooo tender and full of so much flavor as well as creamy! 10/10 for sureNext was the mushroom pot pie, it was made with lentils, fresh mushrooms sweet potatoe topped with a puff pastry. Tbh I was expecting a creamy base instead but was just dry and bland and you definitely didn't get the mushroom flavor with it. Definitely not my favorite. I only ate one bite. It just wasn't good at all. The only thing I liked was the flaky top ie the puff pastry. 3/10Next was the Chicken Tikka Masala. It came with of course the Tikka Masala, jasmine rice and Naan. This dish was pretty good. The chicken was very tender, my only complaint is that I wish it had a little bit more flavor, the rice was very moist and so delicious along with the naan, this dish was super delicious and I give this dish an 8/10. The last main dish and probably my 2nd favorite was the fish and chips. The fish was perfectly crisp on the outside and flaky on the inside and paired so nicely with the tartar sauce. The fries were fresh sliced and then deep fried. Amazingly they were not greasy at all and crispy as well! This dish was my absolute favorite. 10/10Lastly was two desserts. Warm sticky toffee pudding and I don't like toffee so I won't really judge this. I tried one bite and of course didn't like it only cause I don't like toffee. My favorite dessert was the strawberry shortcake scone. Omg this was soooo good. The strawberry gelato was so creamy and full of so much flavor and parked perfectly with the scone. It was nice and crisp on the outside and warm and moist on the inside. Hands down my favorite. 10/10 Overall this place is a must visit and I want to try other stuff next time!"

Bull & Bush

★★★★☆ 4 (1029)

"Busy CasualSuch a cool vibe here. Feels very busy and happening, but somehow very chill, too. Wonderful food and drink menu. You'll find some nice stout selections. Excellent spot!"

The Ginn Mill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (233) • $

"Great place to grab a few drinks before a game. Close to Coors field and plenty of parking. The gent attensing to everyone was friendly, informative, and pretty easy at in this girl's opinion.Later the same evening place was absolutely packed so we walked around Octoberfest a bit."

Southern Sun Pub & Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (541) • $$

"Southern Suns cheese fries are worth the visit alone!! Service is usually pretty good, and they're almost always busy. Great location. The outdoor seating is primo on a nice summer day, but the inside of the restaurant is big with lots of tables. I crave the sweet chili wings on a regular basis. Good burgers, lots of beers on tap. Can't beat southern sun!"

The Abbey Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.9 (225) • $$

"This review took me a while to compose due to my experience at The Abbey Tavern. The food was really good. Always has been. I had ordered take-away meals before with never a complaint. On this night I was flying solo and had some extra time so I bellied up to the bar and ordered a couple of old fashions with my meal. Food and drinks were GREAT (one star for food, another for drinks).Things went a little sideways when a couple guys were ordering drinks beside me and one ordered a drink that was pink in the glass. For the rest of my night (another 15-20 minutes) I had to listen to the bartender making jokes about this guy drinking a "gay drink". The other patron kept shrugging it off and didn't seem bothered by it, just annoyed by the juvenile bartender. For me, this is enough to say I cannot go back. Sadly, as I do enjoy the place, the food and drinks, the proximity to home, having Nugs next door, the early opening for Premier League Soccer, all of it. But this does not feel like a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and as such I cannot support them."

Goosetown Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (199) • $

"Very cool atmosphere and staff, great drink selection and delicious bbq!!! Great spot to watch the nuggets or do bingo Wednesday to win tickets to shows here too which I haven't been to yet but I know they're popular for. The brisket and potato salad were my favorite"

The Hound Sports Pub + Burger

★★★★☆ 3.6 (73)

"Great food and excellent service! Great place to watch a game too! The green chili, nachos, burger & fries and wings were all delicious and worth the $$!!"

Three Dogs Tavern

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (180) • $$

Pearl Street Pub and Cellar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (138) • $

"This is far the best place in Boulder for a hamburger and wings. I would not post this, if I was not super satisfied. Wowww what can I say.The food is so delicious every bite is sweet flavors of a well made burger."

Vine Street Pub & Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (968) • $$

"Pre-COVID, Vine Street Pub was our go-to spot for celebrations and monthly indulgences, especially for my husband's birthday and their famous jumbo wings. The atmosphere always felt like a cozy hangout with friends, and I'm happy to report that it still does. After a long hiatus, they have finally reopened, and while the overall vibe remains unchanged and welcoming, there has been a significant change to their wings. Previously breaded and fried to perfection with a deliciously spicy sauce, the wings are now neither breaded nor fried, and the sauce lacks the kick it once had--even by my wimpy standards.We were seriously disappointed by the drastic change to the wings we cherished, but we're still happy they reopened. The rest of the menu and service continue to impress, and we hope they'll reconsider and bring back the wings we loved. Attached are before and after photos for reference.Overall, we're glad to have our favorite pub back and look forward to seeing how they evolve with time."

Rooftop Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (152) • $$

"I really enjoyed this spot. Great views, great food, great views. The mussel diavolo is sooooo good! Order the "I know Tony" and pair it with the burrata. A definite must stop, great for a date or a night with the gals. Our waitress was cute as a bug and all her recommendations were right on point. I will definitely be back."

The Tap Room and Terrace Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (35) • $$

"Usually when you go to a hotel restaurant, you have low expectations. This place was amazing. From David that greeted us at the start with the biggest smile that I think I've ever seen to the wonderful food that we had. It was such a great experience. The garlic knots were outstanding, and the steak frites that I had was delicious as well."

Cedar Creek Pub

★★★★☆ 3.7 (193)

"Amazing pub with some great beer section. Bar food is top notch as well. Get yourself here."

The Fainting Goat

★★★★☆ 3.7 (283) • $$

"Great little pub with tvs on the bottom floor, arcade games on the second, and a nice rooftop patio! The drinks and specials are plentiful and the bartender was happy to change the tv to the game we were looking for. For bar food I was pleasantly surprised. The fried pickles came out super quick and they were piping hot. The Rueben (pictured) was delicious! Definitely our fave and will be ordering again next time. I also enjoyed that the Caesar wrap was toasted. The only thing I didn't love was the onion rings, but not a problem since I enjoyed the fries and know to get those next time."

West Woods Bar and Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (42) • $

"The best of the worst. In the area of mediocrity and chain restaurants this spot is fairly reliable. Not the fastest or the best, but when everything else in the area is full garbage this place seems pretty good."

The Matchbox

★★★★☆ 3.8 (185) • $

"Where to start... My friends and I are regulars here and for good reason. Everybody from the bartenders, front door/bouncers, to the other regulars are all really chill and fun people. The bartenders in particular are fast and efficient. Even on the weekends where every other bar will make you wait 30+ minutes for a drink, that was never the case here.The mixed drinks here are typically strong. I would be careful if you are not used to that. I have had a few friends from out of town that also are not used to the altitude and get very, very intoxicated.They also have Nintendo Switch days on Tuesday where an employee there brings in a few Switches and TVs for people to play a variety of games including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, etc.Check it out!"

The Irish Rover Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (302) • $$

"Got a mezcal marg which was delicious and strong to cool down on a Sunday afternoon. Bartenders are great and friendly. Service is great and amazing roof top bars"

Pub on Penn

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (223)

12 Spirits Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.2 (18)

"What a nice place to have in Capitol Hill!! It's very cozy, in the basement of that old mansion at Penn and 11th (the Patterson Inn for the new folks). Four seats at the bar, and plenty of comfy/cozy chairs throughout. It's very intimate. Nice little app menu, which we'll definitely be back to try! See pics. The bartender was quick with a couple cocktail recommendations, and I'm sure their offerings will grow/change based on experience and interest. They have some inventive stuff on the menu now, and I enjoyed my coffee old fashioned well enough. Overall, nice new place! Would be happy to go back. The entrance is on Pennsylvania, just off 11th. Look for the sign (or the grey door)."