Über Tavern

Hard to believe it's been more than half a decade since this place opened. They've used their time wisely, without a doubt. When they began, they were a wonderfully weird little enclave of beeriness along this tawdry strip of Aurora. After years of perfecting their craft, cultivating a clientele both locally and far beyond the city limits, investing their profits carefully, and stockpiling an OCD-esque retinue of fermented delights to serve not before their time, Über is now...a wonderfully weird little enclave of beeriness along this tawdry strip of Aurora. They've added to it, certainly, though the footprint inside is still the same. They added the little sidewalk courtyard a couple years ago, and added the planter boxes around the same time. After some unsolicited overnight editorializing from the local Crackhead Gardeners Club, the ambitions of those planter boxes have been scaled back rather markedly, but the pleasant al fresco seating option remains--covered and railed in. Inside, what used to feel like a kooky house party with a fire table in the middle and big bottle coolers behind the bar now feels like a stylishly kooky house party with a fire table in the middle and big bottle coolers behind the bar. The refined blue on the walls now suggests a tony library at a gentleman's club, so be a gentleman, for heaven's sake. The multi-ton zebrawood beast of a bar suggests locales even more exotic than Aurora ("Where is that wood grown?" "Africa." "Noooo...*zebras* are from Africa. Where is zebra*wood* from?" "Under the ze..." Never mind.). The walnut ceiling-support beam suggests...that spending a butt-ton of extra money on fine hardwoods is worth it sometimes.Gone are the colossal tap towers that used to protect the bartenders from: archers, trebuchets, and being able to see customers. Well, the Delirium Tremens tower is still there, over the inlaid Scrabble board, but every bar needs a pink elephant on the corner. In addition to Scrabble, you can also play Backgammon under a heavy layer of resin, if you get the right seats. But what matters most here is the beer. And this beer selection is truly a matter of great import. Hundreds of bottles line the cooler racks, with a fair emphasis on rare and small batch big American beers and a freighter full of bigger (i.e., more alcoholic) European stuff, both classics and newer releases. There are also tap handles, now bundled together in a phalanx of malty infantry on the back wall, which boasts a luminous interweave of glass subway tiles. Such design flair! ("Yeah, I have the gay gene when it comes to decorating." You just can't make this stuff up. You can only catch people when they're loaded and write it down for blackmailing them later.) What's particularly cool about the tap lineup is the new War-Games-like array of monitors above the coolers, listing all kegs in the order they were tapped, along with the next three on deck. No more scrambling for a little green book, and wondering if you should hurry up and order a given beer in case it might kick before you get to it.The staff here has been wise and powerful since day one. This shows no signs of abating. I often hate coming in here when it's busy simply because it means less chance to shoot the breeze with them. Or throw a Frisbee.What no one bar can change, though, is the local color on display outside, along Aurora Avenue North. More than once as I have sipped a tasty beverage here, young ladies have walked back and forth and back and forth past the windows of the establishment. I figured they must have been running errands, or moving, or something, but they were never carrying anything, so it's hard to be certain. That motorized pageant of humanity, the Metro #358, stops right outside the sidewalk patio here. When a 60-foot limo rolls up, it can easily block every window in the place, making you feel like you're in a dark little cave (well, you are, not even figuratively speaking). When that 358 shadow settles over the room, what you are is an easily-distracted baby seal that just noticed the great white swimming over you and blocking out all your light. Those squealy bus brakes are the hoots of an owl in the dreams of a mouse. Über is one of the oases in a stretch of road that Seattle forgot. (Not on accident did Seattle forget this scrofulous motorway, either.) There's a bit of character lately to some businesses around here, and there's even a high-end spot across the street (PCC). You can bring in your own food from anywhere, though PCC and Beth's are natural choices, and Aloha Ramen is a personal favorite. There's a book behind the bar somewhere, full of take-out menus. Just ask for it. Every industry needs places that push to offer the best of everything. Über has very few equals, and no superiors, especially when you count the square footage. You can get lost here. Probably you should. The 358 can always take you...elsewhe

I was meeting family for dinner and needed a beer before hand. As it ends up they have a menu from this taco shack next door, add a chicken quesadilla and a beer.Bartender was friendly and I had a good beer, but they need to get Heffeweisen beers!

My favorite Greenwood haunt. They have great beers on tap, they almost always have some awesome rare beers in their bottle collection, and they're right next to a game shop! I forget the name of the beertender I usually interact with, but he's great too. Sean or Shane or some white boy name like that. Stay classy, über!P.S. Did I mention that they're next door to a game shop? Because they are. And the game shop is rad, too. Go check it out.

And review #500 goes to Über Tavern with amazing brews, knowledgeable beer lovers behind the bar and street side seating. This is your neighborhood go-to that you drive across town for.Want more? How about FREE WiFi? You can surf your new iPhone5 and partake in a deep, rich, Belgian Ale. One of ours, CarolineF, wanted to try something new, our barkeep hooked her up based on a list of "likes" and she downed a Czech Lager like it was water. Smiles all around. I will not waste time listing the ever changing beers. Über will have many chooses for you. Unless you drink Coors Light. In that case, go elsewhere.No food but pizza delivery specials from DaVINCI's so load up on carbs and sip on the beer, or beers of your liking. There's nothing to dislike about Über Tavern.

Came here yet again for a friend's birthday, and it was so fun bringing Uber-virgins here because they were all awe-struck at how awesome this place is.Granted, bringing more then 4 people here is hectic and you have to maneuver to figure out how you're all gonna fit. But it works out somehow.I was a tad disappointed to go online and see a beer I realllllly wanted to try on their Tap List, only to find out in person that it's been sold out for days *insert uber sad face here.*Uber, update your damn online tap list. Please.

I love beer therefore, I love Uber Tavern!This place was in a little bit of a weird location on Aurora, but still a great place to grab a beer! So many beer selections - local and out of state. The bartender is very knowledgable although not too chatty. Overall, great ambiance (there is a fire pit inside), and great beer! I hope to be back here soon. They have growlers and kegs too, so that is another plus! Visit this place if you are in the area.

Parking around here sucks but if you're lucky and make it here, it's a great place to hang out for awhile. The beer selection is amazing and there's some tables with board games built into them. Just ask the bartender to lend you a chess, checkers or scrabble set! I wish they served food or at least some some snacks like pretzels. I get so munchy! They are however, paired up with a local Mexican restaurant that will deliver over some tacos, burritos, etc.

The moment I walked into Uber Tavern and Bone Thugs n Harmony was playing, I fell in love. Great beer on tap, awesome bottle selection, cool ass bartender (Niko), and Bone Thugs!? Was I dreaming? Somebody pinch me, or slap me, this place is too good to be true. The wall decor is awesome, an artist painted common beer logos in the "Dia De Los Muertos" theme. There is a huge fire pit in the middle of the seating area, and board games waiting to be played.Their rotating tap list is unbeatable, and their available bottle selection that you can buy from and take to-go or drink in store? Even better. We sampled the Cascade 'Kriek 09' and 'Jelly Roll' (which is really the Raspberry Wheat) which were both mouth puckering delicious. Also purchased a bottle of Southern Tier "Pumpking" and two bottles of Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Aged Quad. The bartender, Niko, was totally cool we talked beer for awhile. That guy knows the beer scene damn well! He recommended some awesome spots for us to check out on the Portland leg of our beer-trek. I think Uber and Bouwer's Cafe are at the top end of the beer scene. But Uber lets you buy bottles to-go, which is freaking awesome. I highly recommend this place if you are looking to buy bottles to-go and sip on a few beers in the "what beers should I buy" decision making process, because we all know that takes forever. Cheers!

A quite little bar with an extensive rotating tap menu. We were looking for a quick place to grab a drink after a long day exploring the city and this fit our needs perfectly. Many interesting beers to choose from and friendly service. A decent sized cooler as well if you don't see anything you like on the tap menu. You have to put a card down to start a tab and remember to go close out before you leave. Lots of cozy places to sit and watch a game on the TVs or nice two person tables for conversation. $4 Ranier pints on tap, a great local place to stop for a beer!

This is awesome, chill tavern with an ever rotating list of around 20 beers on tap. The owner Rick is a great guy, and very well-versed in his beer selections. Great ambiance and lots of big screens for viewing the games. The bar isn't actually open until 2am, but if you get there earlier Rick is willing to keep things open as long as people are around. Currently they have half off growlers and pints to-go. Highly recommend this place! And dogs welcome!