Hanging with the locals and with Andy, one of the owners. Personalized service and some of the most delicious food. Hands down for those Tots! read more

It's a dive bar, we were there to watch the game and it's exactly what you would expect for a dive. Our service was good, food was what you would expect for bar food, and the game was on. If I was basing this solely on food I would probably give a lower score but because we're looking at the average, it was exactly what we expected. I didn't have high expectations and we were not disappointed. I've had better and I've had worse, but I don't have any real complaints. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service! From out of town, I would most definitely return! read more

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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. read more

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Disappointed with my sandwich. Very little pastrami. The slaw overpowered everything else pastrami was sliced super thin you could hardly taste it. Service was good. Super friendly. I won't return. I'll go to New York Deli news as it closer to the traditional pastrami. read more

Racist! Slow to serve me. took as long as She could. I felt it as soon as I walked in. No love! Friends have said the same.

We stopped in for a drink after having lunch and sat at the bar. We started chatting with the 2 guys behind the bar and turns out one of the was the owner. We talked for like an hour straight about random stuff. The all of a sudden he disappeared. Then he came back with a little plate of their house made tater tots, which is one thing they are known for. They were a cross between a tater tot and a hash brown. The flavor was awesome! They were delicious. Then he showed us that Guy Fieri had been there for Diners, Drive Ins and Dives and had their pastrami sandwich. I am definitely going to have to come back for that. It sounds amazing! Such a cool spot in the Highlands. Great atmosphere, staff is awesome and the drinks were good. Coming back for the food next time. read more

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. read more

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4.5 stars. Thrilled I got the best parking right across the street. I was meeting a few friends for dinner and drinks - the host seated us in a booth after asking if we wanted a good view of the college football game. So thoughtful, like he's been working there for awhile. Loved the customer service and would want to sit at the bar next time. For dinner, I ordered bufallo wings and tots. Both were fantastic and would get them again. I should have gotten the wings extra crispy. Lots of other options on the menu, including burgers. Great spot overall! read more

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 . read more

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

Service is outstanding. There is a foosball table and gets use when busy. Also free pool upstairs. Known for the tots but I've been a few times and have found that the food specials should be the go to. Gets crazy busy for popular sporting events. read more

Great views and decent food. Alexa, was so sweet and kind. Not giving a 5 star based on the fryer oil was so old. I could not enjoy the tots. read more

We discovered this neighborhood gem a week ago. We were thirsty after doing gardening nearby so we stopped by for a cold drink and a snack. It was so delightful, great vibe and the owner was awesome. We had great fun talking to her. They feature local artists and the artwork on display were phenomenal. We will definitely be repeat customers. read more

So chill. Staff was the sweetest! Will be visiting again. Drinks were good. Vibes were good. Wish I could say the same for the place across the street... read more

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! read more

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

Highland Tavern - Tater tots - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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.] read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Highland Tavern is the perfect spot for a chill night or a sporting event. My girlfriend and i usually come on Sunday nights for dinner and a pb &j (PBR & Jameson for $9). We love Alexa and Dustin! The service is great and they are so consistent. So many options for food, definitely recommend read more

Just an amazing spot. Food is off the chart, everything is homemade from scratch, been coming here for almost 20 years, triple D found it, I don't want to invite everyone to a secret spot, but guess I just did read more

First step in and felt energetic vibes all around full of happy people eating and drinking. Turns out this place was in Diners Drive Ins and Dives which made the whole experience a lot more exciting knowing that a food celebrity approved of this place. Pork Rinds - Yelpers kept recommending this appetizer, so we just had to try it. Super flavorful and crispy. The entire table loved it, but I personally got tired of the taste after 2 pieces. Let me tell you though, the pieces are HUGE. I can see why these are popular. K-Town Rib Tips - Very tender and yummy! The kimchi gave it an extra kick that I can't imagine eating the meat without it. Almost didn't want to share this with the table. Tavern Chicken Burger (?) - Not sure about the name, but I figured it was a safe sandwich choice. It wasn't bad, but I would try another burger or sandwich next time. Fun times! read more

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They have the best tots around. Haven't had a bad thing here. Lots of beer options. Had a tangerine cream ale that was to die for. Also has views of Coors Field. Service is awesome and we received great recommendations for other places to visit in the area. Cool spot to check out. This is always a first stop when I'm visiting. read more

Highland Tavern - Pastrami dip with tots. Sooooo good. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here for the wings. Stayed for the company. This is a great slightly divey neighborhood bar which locals seem to frequent. They have a good amount of tvs to watch sports. The beer selection was great with almost all Colorado breweries featured. We ordered the effing hot confit chicken wings which were crispy just how I like them. The sauce was like similar to a jerk sauce with slightly sweetness and good spice level probably from habanero. The homemade ranch and blue cheese were equally delicious. Just beware the kitchen closes at 9 pm. Renfro the bartender was very friendly and provided good service. We are new to the city and he gave us great recommendations. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the food options! read more

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Next level pub food, decent draft beer selection, excellent space with a chill neighborhood vibe, and super friendly and efficient service. Its a hike outside of downtown to get here but we give the burgers, tots and churros. read more

Had a team lunch here Monday since we have not seen each other in person for a LONG time and I happened to be in town to work for a couple weeks. And it was the perfect place to meet. There were only a couple of tables full and there were 6 of us so it was nice being able to talk from one end of the table to the other and not have to yell. It was perfect. We started off with a bunch of appetizers. We had 2 large Tavern Tots, 2 Dr. Pepper Pork Spare Ribs and 1 Pork Rinds. Thought that was going to be enough to eat but ordered entrees too. I had the Bombshell with, yes, more Tots. Everything was really good. I should have ordered the green chili as a side but missed that one. Will have to do that next time. Service was awesome! We'll have to consider a team lunch here again, much more to try from the menu! read more

Went to highland Tavern as we were in town for the weekend and saw they were on triple D. Tater tots the best we ever had and the Bombshell pastrami sandwich was amazing. Everyone from the owner to the server were so great and friendly. What a great local bar!!! They also have a great whiskey line up! read more

Homemade tots and pork rinds! Those two things are what you need to come here for. The pork rinds melt in your mouth and it has a nice spicy kick to it! The homemade tater tots are to die for. Ive never had anything like it. They don't taste anything like your store bought ones and the potatoes are shredded almost like a hashbrown. Good stuff! Even their ranch is home made! Yummy! They have a big list of beers on tap and awesome burgers as well. I was told to get a cowboy burger which comes with homemade bbq sauce. A lot of their items are house made like their pickles too! All of the food we had was fabulous and the service is great as well. Our server was very friendly and definitely tuned into us. read more

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We really enjoyed Highland Tavern. That's a strong 4 star rating with no complaints. The service was solid and atmosphere was what you expect a local bar to be. We went because we saw it on Triple D and had to try the tots! They are excellent and it's quite a lot or Tots. The beers were good and my wife enjoy the Pastrami which ended up as 2 meals. Worthy stotp!! read more

We picked this restaurant because my husband saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. We were not disappointed. read more

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Great little tavern. Came for drinks and football and was surrounded by TVs and excellent service! Will definitely make it back!! read more

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Amazing sandwich! Sometimes food shows overhype items and they don't come out as good as they did on TV. This is NOT one of those times. The Bombshell sandwich was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. They have a great selection of cheap beer and a great view of the city as well. The service is quick and the waitress we had was super friendly and helpful for local recommendations as well. Definitely give this place a shot... and don't forget the tots! ;) read more

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Bar food is always hit or miss, but this was definitely a HIT! I got some chicken tenders, which tasted really freshly fried. Simple food just done right. Drinks priced well. Service was prompt and friendly. Ambience is loud/fun, what I expected, with a lot of TVs to catch the game. There are tables and booths in the back. read more

Great meeting place with old friends. Well established and worthy of a repeated visit. Great menu options. and drink options read more

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Didn't do my research before hitting Denver, so I looked up Diners, Drive Ins & Dives and saw they were recommended. The fried pork skins were huge and crispy with a delicious barbecue style seasoning, and the French Dip sandwich was AMAZING! I loved the house made tater tots too! So delicious! read more

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Good God - gave this place a second try. The place is killer but the male bartender is just a complete Jack A. It seems to be very difficult for him to say you are welcome. I don't have time for that poor me attitude. Stop giving people like this money. Life ain't that bad bro. read more