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    Highland Tavern

    4.2 (666 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HIGHLAND TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pork Rinds
    Kristin B.

    We were here on a Saturday night so I thought it would be packed but it actually wasn't too bad. The waitress was very prompt coming over to give us menus. She's also very polite and nice, the food was great. We had an overall good experience.

    Chicharon
    Victoria B.

    Well we did not feel very welcome, only went to this establishment, that where I grew up 60 yrs ago , and I felt like I didn't belong. Not a good feeling the chicharon was good , keep in mind owners that place had a history for a lot of people that lived in the area, welcome everyone .

    S C.

    We stopped here for lunch during a recent road trip the food was excellent. The female waitress was friendly, efficient and polite. The food was freshly prepared to order and delicious. The drinks were deliciously prepared. We saw this place featured on Triple Ds and were not disappointed.

    Buffalo chicken wings

    Really fun stop! We are in town from MN. Wanted a casual spot for wings and a beer. Curiously brought us in because of their connection to Guy Fieri & DDD! We had a few beers and ordered the tots (amazing) and wings. Service was great. Food was good. Beers were cold! Great view of Coors Field. Lots of TVs (we are Twins fans and the Twins were in town). We really enjoyed our time here. Next time we are in town, we will be back!

    Tater tots

    Tater tots were crazy good. Got buffalo wings too, can't go wrong. Cool place to watch the game. Service was good and quick.

    PBR mural
    Edie A.

    Decided to stop by here for lunch and try some of the special dishes Guy Fieri raved about when he visited for Diners, Drive-in's and Dives. The scratch-made pork rinds came out crackling and had a citrus blend of lime chili salt. We went off Guy's suggestions and went with the K-town Rib Tips. Be prepared for your mouth to be on fire. The BBQ sauce is delicious but the pickled veggies pack all the heat. Finished off with a small serving of Tavern Tots since that is what Highland Tavern is known for and they did not disappoint. Crispy, light breading surrounding tasty shredded potatoes. Food prices are a steal! ($23 for our 3 items). Service is friendly and I appreciate the eclectic decor.

    Amelia S.

    I always say that Denver does not have enough sports bars or bars with TVs to watch a game. Highland tavern has plenty of TVs and pretty good bar food to boot. The staff is very accommodating to larger groups and even allowed us to split up checks. I tried the El Guapo burger with a veggie patty. The pickled red onions and green chile on top made for a tasty burger. The veggie patty was decent-- a bit thin and dry. The famous tater tots did not disappoint. They were crispy on the outside with an almost creamy, soft inside. Check out Highland Tavern for sports, tots, and a great view of the Denver skyline.

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    Nicole L.

    Great spot for when you're in the mood for good bar food. The staff was nice and all the food comes fast and fresh. The fresh pork rinds were amazing. The tavern dip was a cool combination of a French dip and a pastrami sandwich! We're not from Denver so we also appreciated the local beers to try.

    Sandwich and tots
    Bruce K.

    Yes, I needed dinner and let Guy Fieri choose for me. I specifically picked Highland Tavern because it had appeared on DDD. I sat at the bar - there was a long wait for a table - and ordered the proper Bombshell Sammich with tots. It did not take long and it arrived. It. Was. Perfect. Housemade pastrami, Swiss cheese, brown mustard, tavern slaw and a fried egg on rye. More than a handful, a little messy and absolutely delicious. Oh, and the tots. Made in house, a little bigger than the usual and absolutely perfect. Bite-sized bits of cholesterol-laden potatoes. Parking in this residential neighborhood could be a challenge but I found a legal spot down the street and around the corner. It was worth the hassle. [Review 18894 overall - 79 in Colorado - 2417 of 2022.]

    Bombshell with fries
    Alexis Y.

    Friend came to town and we couldn't decide what to eat, so what better way than to let him choose off of a Triple D list! Highlight of the tavern had to be the many TVs around. We got to watch basketball, baseball, and ice hockey all at the same time during dinner. There's also a pool table, foosball, and a few other games. Food is pretty darn good for a tavern too. We got: -Green hatch Chile: more soupy than thick and heavy, which I really liked. It also had the right amount of saltiness. Pork neck bone also gave a great flavor. As a big soup gal, I was glad I got this. -Tatertots: big boys, crispy on the outside, potatoy in the inside. A must get since it's one of their more well known things -Bombshell: solid sandwich. Kind of soggy because of the coleslaw. Bread was a little more toasty than my preference. If I had to choose, I'd rather go with the tavern dip. -Tavern Dip: a nice variation of a pastrami sandwich. I swear there's some like maple syrup or brown sugar or some taste in there.

    Demitria M.

    I've been meaning to get around to this place for the longest time, and I stumbled in on a whim. It lived up to expectations. After being at a few fancy bars In the area, I was starving. I was pleasantly surprised but some of the items that popped out on the menu, but ultimately I ended with the Dr. pepper Ribs and the tots. It was exactly what I needed! To top the food and drink, the environment was awesome, they had all the sports games on, with plenty of people cheering. My group and I decided we would most definitely be back.

    Pastrami dip with tots. Sooooo good.

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    Pastrami sandwich absolutely lives up to its reputation from DDD. My favorite sandwich when im in denver

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