Cheapskates is a casual sports bar that is right in the heart of Old Town Arvada and across from the G-line Light Rail Station. They serve traditional bar food, have beer on tap (bottles and cans, too) and plenty of hard liquor, if you prefer something stronger. This has become my go-to lunch spot in Arvada. Their burgers, tater tots, salads and chicken wings are all very good and better than you'd expect for a sports bar. They have some of the best food in that part of town and all of it is very reasonably priced. The staff is, for the most part, very friendly and attentive. There is the occasional bartender who is having an off day or who doesn't seem to notice when you walk in and sit down. I think part of the issue is they are often overworked/short-staffed. Little bars like this can go from empty to packed in ten minutes, appearing to sometimes catch the servers and kitchen staff off-guard. Frequently, the bartender also has to provide table service, which means they're constantly moving between the bar and dining area. After about five or six p.m., they usually bring in an additional server and have a bouncer checking IDs. The crowd here is definitely a mixed bag. During the day, you have older folks and working professionals coming in for lunch, a quick beer/shot or to catch a ballgame. At night, the place turns a bit more rowdy, young and loud. There's also usually at least a few people outside smoking cigarettes / weed, which can turn people off and make the place look seedier than it is. I've heard about fights breaking out here, but never actually seen one. There's also, unfortunately, a fair number of homeless people nearby - who mostly congregate across the street near the light rail station. It's disappointing this part of town is attracting more and more of these types. All in all, worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a bite to eat or a cold drink. read more

Stopped in for some snacks and a drink. Customers were nice and made room for us at the bar. They seemed to be regulars, the bar tender was quick with orders and kind. We got cheese curds to start and they were delicious. The burger was large and juicy. Tater tots were nice and crispy. We will definitely be back for some more. read more

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If you're looking for a casual bar for a drink, Cheapskates Action might be the spot for you. It has a laid-back vibe and feels like a hangout for regulars. Just a heads-up: they don't have traditional table service, so you'll need to order directly at the bar. Their happy hour features a selection of two beers, well drinks (buy one, get one free), and appetizers. We tried the pickle chips, which were served piping hot and paired with flavorful ranch dressing. They made the perfect snack to go along with our happy hour drinks. read more

Cheapskates Action Sports Bar - Pickle chips - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I wouldn't consider the drinks cheap but they're less expensive than the rest of Olde Town. It's a small place but a friendly one. The bartenders do a great job even when it's slammed. We were there during karaoke and the vj did a good job. It's a fun night if you want a local feel. read more

Little dive bar that looks like it is right up my alley. Customers were super friendly and the staff was too and they were slammed because of the St Patrick festival. Definitely looks like the kind of place that knows how to deep fry some stuff. I will come back to give them a proper look. read more

I stopped by Cheapskates and had such a great experience! The atmosphere was super welcoming from the moment I walked in. Jaylen was absolutely amazing. So friendly, attentive, and just had the best energy behind the bar. Justice was awesome too! He's new here, but you'd never know it. He was helpful, on top of things, and made sure everyone was having a great time. Together they made the night feel easy, fun, and comfortable. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to :) read more

My boyfriend and I live down the street and love this spot for a late-night drink. Bartenders are great and atmosphere is perfect for a laid back yet lively atmosphere. Reminds me of a college bar but not so intense. Good vibes! read more

We were there to celebrate my brother's 40th birthday. Brought a big group, spent good money, and wanted to have a fun night. Instead, we left angry and honestly just sick to our stomachs. It started with a woman swinging around a fake gun during karaoke. Nobody batted an eye. No staff said anything. How is that even remotely okay in this day and age? But the worst part? A white guy gets on the mic and just starts singing the N-word like it was nothing. Over and over. And the DJ didn't stop it--instead, he defended it. Literally said, "He can say whatever he wants, whether it's the N-word or not. He's singing a song." Are you serious? I don't care if it's in the lyrics. I don't care if you're drunk. You don't say that word. And it's even worse when the DJ--the person running the mic--backs it up like it's no big deal. That moment made it really clear: they don't care who feels uncomfortable, disrespected, or unsafe. As long as people keep drinking, they'll let anything slide. And yeah--I get it. We live in a mostly white area. But that doesn't make this okay. That actually makes it even more important to speak up when this kind of thing happens. And Cheapskates didn't. The drinks might be cheap, but the values here are cheaper. The vibe? Trash. And the silence around blatant racism? Loud as hell. We won't be back. And I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who expects even the bare minimum of respect. read more

Great dive bar with good food and reasonable drinks, 1/2 price apps and 2for1 drinks at happy hour

Such a fun spot! We were in town for a funeral and this place made it not such a crappy trip. Strong drinks and cheap appetizers! read more

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Employees are rude and very demeaning to other people who work here. They put others down, cut their hours and do not care if employees have children or not. The owner is never there and probably isn't from Colorado. I've heard the employees come to work drunk and dont do their job. read more

The bartender was so rude to us we left. I will never go back. Horrible service and just mean. Boo!! All the fake 5 star ratings are from the idiots that work there. read more

The bartender is the sweetest most attentive, she was amazing to me on my birthday and our drinks came so fast read more

Cheapskates Action Sports Bar - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The name says it all. Cheap, classless people looking for a fight. Terrible staff that doesn't want to take drink order. Awful bar. I won't be back. read more

It's my favorite place in town for weekend brunch and a Bonnie Beer. Michelle and Alyssa are great bar tenders and the food is great! Always friendly clientele (locals) read more

Cheapskates Action Sports Bar - New American Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Vanessa and eve are awesome. Excellent service cheap drinks good environment. Get your a** down here

Evie was a great bartender and the chef Vanessa made us some great late night food. Really hit the spot after a good day of drinking!

Love this place! Great sports bar in Old Town Arvada. Miche is amazing!! Try it for happy hour, the wings are incredible read more

Vanessa is exactly what Cheapskates needs; an attentive cook, someone who cares for the food that comes out of the kitchen and is attentive to the customers. Always appreciate being able to have Vanessa as my cook. read more

I have only had the chili cheese dog and I didn't care for it. Service was good and the prices were reasonable.

One of the busiest bars in Olde Town. Partly due to the cheap drinks and food. It's a community staple and earned a place in my heart. Did I mention cheap drinks! I'm quite impressed how they operate and keep there regulars coming back read more

I don't care what anybody says, I like this joint! Simple to the point bar with some booths & high top tables; LOUD JUKEBOX! They have plenty of good beer on draft but most people just drink watery domestic at this place. Crowd variance ranges from Locals to Tourists to Trouble Makers from town to Homeless folks, they said? Bartenders are really nice and prices are cheap! Try it for sure/ you'll like it. Talk Later read more

I am not giving this bar 1 star because of the food, chef or delightful blonde lady bartender. The chef presented our food wearing a mask on and was extremely hospitable as he has been every visit in the past. I genuinely love coming to this place, sitting in the "ski lift" seat and watching "chive tv". Unfortunately my visit today was a DANGER TO MY HEALTH, PERSONAL SAFETY AND SPACE. In March 2020 our city was been affected by the Covid 19 pandemic, restaurants have barely reopened and I feel extremely guilty writing a negative review during this time. While eating our food one of their door men (white male, blonde hair, grey hat, blue eyes) who was off duty was playing the video game machine with 3 males and one female friend in the immediate entry. My review is regarding his and one friend (orange shirt) disturbing and disgusting behavior only. Orange shirt rubbed up against our table and hovered over my plate while waiting his turn. The door man at TWO points in our 45 min meal sneezed without covering his face, wasn't wearing a face covering and blew a snot rocket proudly in front of his buddies onto the floor (who began to high five and laugh with him) This behavior is not expected or accepted by a patron LET ALONE A MEMBER OF STAFF. This man is a public health risk and danger to society who should be reprimanded, required to wear a mask at all time working or not working or fired for his behavior. Enter and eat at your own risk ! I apologize to the business for this review but this threat can not be overlooked. read more

I came to visit from out of town and Lindsay was the most welcoming and entertaining bartender that made me feel like I local. I came in tonight to see her one last time before I left town and was disappointed that she wasn't here. She left an imprint on my visit here and I'll definitely be back to see her again read more

I've been coming to this establishment for 2 years and Lindsay is the absolute 2nd best bartender here! I say 2nd, because she hasn't been working here this long and Sydney is pretty dope. Anyway, Lindsay is the bom.com. Come check her out read more

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Came to grab some drinks last night & was taken great care of by Sydney D! That girl is amazing!! Ran the bar flawlessly and gave exceptional service to everyone read more

First off, I didn't find the bartenders to be leathery at all. In fact, they seemed quite pleasant and were quick to be of service, despite a fairly dense crowd of patrons. Not a big pub, but plenty of TVs for catching whatever game happens to be on at the moment. Beers weren't cheap, but the prices were not exorbitant - I think around $5 bucks for a decent sized beer. Didn't see any screaming children. read more

Just a friendly little bar & grill in Old Towne Arvada. We dropped in with a Groupon on a Saturday afternoon. They have several tasty beers on tap. I enjoyed the Sierra Nevada. And, I love that they serve their beers in two sizes, pint & large. Unfortunately, they only do Pitchers for birthday parties. But, they have a deal where you can get 20 pitchers for $25 on your birthday. So, we may have to come back and take advantage of that. I had the anti-vegan burger and it was tasty. Their fries are phenominal! There is a small patio area. But, if the weather is nice, expect it to be packed. Inside wasn't bad, there was a nice, big bank of windows for us to people watch through. It seemed like the only staff when we were there were the bartender and the cook who brought out the food. So, service seemed slow. They could use a cocktail server. Overall, it was just a chill afternoon and I would definitely drop in again when in the area. read more

Absolutely disgusted! I frequent this place and do so to follow Sera the karaoke d.j. Unfortunately I will never return to this establishment after the poor service on New Year's Eve. Let's start with the bartenders, who may appear pretty but their attitudes quickly make them ugly. They move at a turtle speed and have zero care that they have numerous people to help. I pay cash and to have a $13 tab, give a $20 for payment, and to have my change kept... not cool! As a bartender myself I know it is never okay to assume you can keep the change unless you're told to do so. The place ran out of bottled beer, on a holiday they should've been more prepared. A friend of mine came in, driving, and only planned to partake in a beer and a pickle shot to bring in the new year. He was far from buzzed, but dropped his phone in between the bar stools, after finding it in the crowd of people he was tagged by the bouncer and told he was too drunk and escorted out. He is an older gentleman that doesn't exactly fit their "crowd," and I strongly feel he was discriminated for his attire and age. What a crock! This place is going in the dumpster and I am so glad there are several other options in the area. Go somewhere that you can feel like a wanted customer with the option to tip at your discretion. If I can give one bartender kudos it would be Courtney, so at least make sure that badass is there, she's honest and reliable! read more

Worse gay bar in town. Men weren't even hot nor intelligent. 0/10 would not go back. Drinks were slightly below average as well as looks and service. read more

I went there with some friends on Saturday, December 15, 2018. We opened a tab, bought several drinks, then when we received the itemized bill, they had overcharged us by 2 drinks. When we approached them about it, they gave us attitude and said they have security cameras to prove we order those drinks. When we suggested to look at the cameras they said they didn't want to....very rudely. THEN!!! When we tried to leave, they stopped us saying we never closed our tab when we clearly had a receipt to prove we had. The lady was an absolute bitch about it and I would suggest everyone to avoid this bar at all cost. read more

Honestly the place is super small and overcrowded. The crowed itself and bar are smelly. No where to sit, you can barley hear the music, and you definitely can't hear if your in a conversation. Mary Ann is a horrible bartender who needs a huge attitude change. I was told by a friend I wasn't allowed back here due to me saying how rude she was on my receipt. She should take the advice Instead of being butt hurt. Luckily there's amazing bars all over! read more

I've been frequenting this nice little bar with my wife for the past 5 years... We met at this wonderful hole in the wall, while waiting in the bathroom line one night. We don't come as often as we once did, due to the little rascals.... But when we do get a sitter we always stop by Skates. We went last week for taco Tuesday... can't beat $1.50 tacos! But Noel, who usually worked days was working the night shift. We always avoided her because of her attitude and how rude she was to my wife. It's like she hates other women, weird. Anyway we still went in with her working and there wasn't a cook so Noel was extremely overwhelmed. We weren't able to get food which wasn't her fault. But then she decided to show us her true colors and treated us like dirt. Passive aggressive, fake smiles, just very unprofessional. I talked to some regulars I know from back in the day and they tell me she's scaring a lot of folks off. And she's the GM?!?! I don't know how that happened. She is no Sydney that's for darn sure! Get this girl some customer service training or a new attitude. Love everything else about the place. read more

I wish I could give 0 stars but I can't so I hope this helps. Please do not go here, even more so for ladies ( if you do watch your back, you won't be comfortable unless you have a dude with you). I don't know how this place stays open when they refuse service to Veterans and people with service animals. The bar manager or whatever title you want to give her is a spiteful, vindictive, and shallow individual she does not care about anyone except for herself. If you do not fit into their idea of what a good customer should look like they will treat you like crap act like you are a burden and ignore you a much as possible. My father-in-law is in a wheelchair (he is a disabled veteran from the Army ) when I asked if we could move some chairs ,to get him in the door, the bartender was very blase and did not want to even talk to us. In a huffy puffy manor she stated that thier bar was not set up for a person like my father-in-law and she guessed if I didn't bother anyone we could try to find a spot but she was too busy for us to be her problem. We left at that time stunned at the bartender bad attitude and disrespect for somebody who basically gave his whole body for her Freedom. Do not support a business who won't serve people with service animals and refuses serve our help people just because of a disability. read more

Incredibly rude staff. Could not believe how unprofessional staff was . Will not be returning ever, which is a bummer because I really had high hopes for this place read more

2nd time here with work homies and always good times. Get the Breakfast Shots. It's a 3 stage system. You take a shot of butterscotch something, to chase with a shot of fresh OJ, then you eat a half slice of bacon. I think it's only $4.00. You'll need to wait for the bacon, but is the bomb. read more

We live right down the street and frequent this place often. Love it. The straight-haired brunette bartender is the best - totally on top of things and can manage the whole place by herself no problems. The security guy with the ponytail is awesome too. Drinks and food are cheap but worth it. Go on Tuesdays for karaoke. read more

Very cramped space, extremely aggresive and rude personnel at the door who have instigated with memebers of my party both time I went there and worst of all the staff changes their tips on their copy of the receipt. The only plus is the cost of drinks is pretty fair for a bar. But not when they are changing their tip amount a day later when your statement updates. read more

If you like drinking in a narrow hallway way past capacity being served by rude bartenders then this is the place for you.

My husband, our friends, and I used to visit almost every Friday night. Great food, great prices. But over the past year it has turned into a frat house with bad music and annoying day drunks who are so loud you cant talk to anyone. The bartenders love their favorite customers, and you can guess they are men. Good luck if you are female. read more