We were in Victor for Gold Rush Days weekend in July, so we already had Mining Claim 1899 Saloon on our radar since there are only a handful of places to eat in this tiny historic mining town. After reading all the rave reviews about the Green Chili Burger, we had to try it. Can confirm: IT'S WORTH THE HYPE. It was so good that on our second night in Victor, we actually nixed our original dinner plans near Cripple Creek and came back for another round of burgers. Mining Claim is definitely a no-frills kind of place with a fairly limited menu that's focused mainly on burgers and other bar food...but what they do, they do REALLY well. The burgers came out hot and fresh and made from scratch, and with crispy hand-cut fries. Every single bite disappeared on both visits. On our second visit, I went with the Bacon Blue Burger instead so i could try something else on the menu... It didn't pack quite the same punch as that Green Chili Burger, but I'd absolutely order it again and it's a great option if the green chilli isn't perhaps your thing. What I also loved was the atmosphere. Both times the saloon was packed with locals who immediately welcomed us to Victor and made us feel like we belonged right there with them. It's a must visit if you're passing through Victor! read more

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THE BEST PLACE Just ate here and I'm in love. The lady who owns it is so sweet and the town is so cute!! I can't wait to come back read more

I've been here once, wanted to stop back in for July 4th. Pretty busy, but available tables. We walk in and the server/bartender says "we don't have room!" Great way to welcome patrons will never come back. read more

This place has the best hamburgers we have ever ate . The staff were very friendly and attentive. We highly recommend eating here.

We were in Victor to see the troll (but happened to come on the Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek), so we needed somewhere easy to eat, 1899 Saloon was it. It is truly a bar (saloon) that has some food. It was REALLY busy the Saturday we were in with all 6 tables full and 80% of the barstools filled. The one waitress worked her butt off! Their menu is on a chalkboard at the front of the place to the right when you walk in - I tell you this because it is the only menu in the place and if the very busy waitress or another patron doesn't let you know you will set forever waiting for a menu. Easy menu, basically burgers, chicken fingers and a variety of appetizers (fries, onion rings and other fried goodness). I would say they could make it easier on themselves with paper menus in a plastic holder on the table for the food and beer, but they seem to like their way. I opted for the green chile burger and onion rings, my hubby wanted the burner burger minus the onions, but apparently you can't ask to hold an ingredient so he had to order it as a build your own (seemed way harder, but it was their policy). Things to know - lettuce, tomato and onion was extra and you have to ask for it - totally missed that on the bottom of the chalkboard. Burgers had a great flavor and the onion rings were perfect. We also got a couple Goose Island IPAs (they had several things on tap, but no beer menu and the waitress was really busy and I knew the goose neck tap was goose island so I made it easy). Parking is street side and even on a busy Saturday there was plenty. Pay at the register up front (by the menu). Solid place. read more

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Great service and prices! The food was exactly what you want from a saloon. We loved the small town vibes of the restaurant. We will go again soon! read more

Kitchen closes early, VERY early, like before 9. It got even two stars because the lady behind the bar was nice. Karaoke was going on, definitely not good but looked like fun. This place seems to have a decent selection of beer, so yay for that. The locals enjoy it, I can hear them several blocks away. Just like... don't want to eat or anything. read more

We were in the area to do an off roading trip, starving and lacking options we were beyond happy with the experience! The staff was friendly and the food was great. My husband got the bacon blue burger and I got chicken fingers. Our kids weren't hungry (they had McDonald's earlier and we weren't hungry at that time). But my daughter asked if they had something fun she could do. They brought out a ring game. It was a great experience. read more

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We were staying at the Victor hotel and looking for food on a Saturday night. This was the only place that was open in town. All the fried goods we ordered were cooked absolutely perfect. They have burgers and a few other items too but we had burgers earlier in the day so we stuck to appetizers. Our food was brought out two by two and everything was piping hot. Although she was the only one working, our bartender/server was friendly and attentive to us the whole time. She did great! There were a few other couples in the restaurant seemly having a great time and enjoying themselves. The prices are perfectly reasonable and we are glad we found this gem. read more

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Great place to stop on the way to the ice castles. Great chatting with locals. Good food! The walls need a cleaning and refresh.

The kitchen puts out some great burgers! I love the dining areas inside and out. The staff was hard working and courteous. Victor is one of my favorite places in Colorado and this is a great place to stop for food. read more

Mining Claim 1899 Saloon - Cheeseburger with added lettuce, tomato and onion and onion rings. - Bars Near Me - Victor, Colorado

This place was okay. Visiting Victor yesterday and found this place on Yelp, so based on reviews we stopped in. It definitely has that great local bar feel! The ladies working were very nice and friendly, the place had a chill vibe and lots of drinks waiting behind that full bar for you! The food menu is up by the bar and then the staff comes to your seat to take your order instead of having a paper or table menu to check out. We both ordered burgers based on all recommendations. Hubby ordered the Bacon Bleu Burger with fries and myself just a regular cheeseburger with fries. Didn't ask how we'd like them cooked but that's ok, they came out probably medium and juicy. Both burgers were fine, pretty greasy but i loved the buns. The fries had good flavor but were pretty limp and floppy to where i ate maybe 5 of them. Definitely needed more time in that deep fryer, I was super disappointed since I was really craving fries. I guess I just wasn't wowed, and maybe had too high expectations based on everyone else's reviews of the place. read more

Mining Claim 1899 Saloon - Cheeseburger and fries - Bars Near Me - Victor, Colorado

Excellent cheeseburger. Tasted just like my dad used to make. Staff was very friendly.

In town for a few days and this place was recommended to us. Go here. All of the stars. Also appears family friendly It's truly truly a small town dive bar and the ambiance is authentic. There's a few tables, a beautiful bartop, patio seating, a dart board, and a jukebox. It has an open-view kitchen and the cook was outside smoking on the patio when we walked in. It really added to the experience because it created a sense of genuineness. The only thing this place is missing is spatoons and a saloon door. There was a no-no sense bartender who doubles as a server. She was not particularly kind or overbearing, but she kept our drinks full and just seemed like a real human being. Food: simple and outstanding. -expect a nice simple, one page, laminated menu. -expect the hand cut fries and what appeared to be a hand formed burger to be absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. -expect the food to come out fast even when they're a little busy. -expect to pay far less than you're used to (juicy bacon cheeseburgers, amazing fries, and perfectly carbonated cokes were roughly $15 a piece) Service: No nonsense. -expect your server to not waste your time making small talk. -expect her to get your order correct and not try to upsell you -expect your food to come out fast Ambiance: Perfect -expect there to be a reasonable music volume -expect the staff to say a few bad words -expect the feeling of a nostalgic small town restaurant that is not afraid to change with the times. Fantastic overall experience. read more

Friendly staff. Casual vibe. Food was OK, although my friend really enjoyed his burger.

Friendly people and great food! What a great place to stop for a drink and a burger! I might add, one of the best green chili burgers I've ever had! read more

You'll be damn glad you found this place if you make it this far, and you'll need some refreshments before heading back to wherever you came from. read more

Friendly staff, fun atmosphere and they have a great burger! It is also a plus it is veteran owned.

Best burgers ever! Love the auto i sphere and you are always surrounded by the most wonderful people!

Great little bar. Great burgers and a nice staff!. We enjoyed the visit. Give this place a try!

Great find in Victor!! Definitely a place frequented by locals! Formerly the Blue Collar Speak Easy. Four of us had the Reuben and the burgers. Everyone really enjoyed their sandwiches. The Reuben's didn't have a huge amount of meat, which was fine with me. The rye bread was fresh and not soggy with butter like they sometimes can be. The fellas have the burgers high marks, especially the buns! FRESH CUT FRIES!!! The onion rings are the frozen kind so we didn't try them. Not a Hughes craft beer selection, 3 from Bristol Brewing and one from Breckenridge. Standard beer flavors in bottles, and a full bar. Pool table in the back, lots of beer memorabilia on the walls. We liked this much better than the Fortune Diner. read more

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Quaint little spot and the service was nice. Food wasn't amazing but it was good. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat in a local setting, this is a good choice. read more

Fun local bar and food too Karaoke nights should be s blast Have not attended ... yet read more

I suggest going here for a big, luscious cheese burger and onion ring lunch AFTER you've taken maybe one of the most fun family drives, ever...on Phantom Canyon Road. A regular car can make it. Phantom Canyon Road ends (or begins) at Victor. Because you're a savvy photographer, you'll want that early morning sun to give your photographs some depth. Starting at CO Springs, its going to take around 45 or 50 minutes to get to the Hiway 50 turnoff to CO 67 Phantom Canyon Road. Then, it's around 2 hours to drive through the canyon. More, if you make frequent stops to read the historical signs, stretch your legs and let the kids out. After all the excitement of blind turns and steep drop offs, your driver can really enjoy a beer at Mining Claim 1899 Saloon (drinking alcohol is NOT recommended driving Phantom Canyon Road) and kicking back with brother and sister owners. Most of the walls and even the the ceiling are filled with stuff from America's past. International visitors can enjoy what it feels like to be in a neighborhood bar and grill with great home style cooking. read more

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We were very pleasantly surprised by the high quality of food here! It's a small, unassuming bar but the food and service were excellent. The Green Chili Burger was spicy, but perfectly cooked and had amazing flavor, both in the hand formed patty and the chili itself. Buffalo wings were hot and crispy. The staff were all friendly and didn't bat an eye at the complex allergy requests from our party. Great choice for a tasty bite in Victor. read more

Mining Claim 1899 Saloon - a basket of chicken wings - Bars Near Me - Victor, Colorado

Hole in the wall bar but outstanding food and very attentive service. The green chili burger brought just the right heat. Great Yelp find

We were driving through Victor on a Sunday afternoon and decided we wanted something local to eat. We found Mining Claim 1899 Saloon. We had high expectations but were disappointed. We had our dog with us so we had to order to go. They had a little patio area but it was already full. The staff was friendly and greeted me right away. I ordered 4 burgers and one order of chicken wings. I was told the wings would take 20 minutes so I had a seat at the bar and waited. The wings were good and turned out to be the best of the food we got. I think they were the standard Frank's wings. The burgers were the problem. The patties were so over salted they didn't taste good. We had been driving and my lips were dry from The AC. When I ate my burger, there was so much salt it burned my lips. Several of us added the ketchup and Mayo they provided to try to soften the salt impact. We had fries and onion rings with our burgers. They were fine but not good enough to make up for the burgers. I don't know if the cook made a mistake or if this is how they always season the meat. I can't recommend the burgers. read more

I give this one 5 Stars because it is exactly what it says it is. It's a bar with food. The burger was fresh beef made into a patty big and thick. The French fries were hot and crisp which I like. The onion rings were a bit over done but they tasted good with no bitter flavor at all, which you would think they would have if they were over. Also, the lettuce tomato and onion were fresh and crisp like they had just come out of the garden. We will return next year for the Burger. read more

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What a great little hole in the wall saloon. If you are not wanting a burger this is your place. Great service and history in this place. read more

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Food was yummy- service came with a smile . A long needed spot in the Creek - is sure nice now to have . Enjoy -

We stopped and enjoyed great drinks and food. The employees and locals were friendly and fun. A hidden gem. read more

Mining Claim 1899 Saloon - Our Bartender Kortney - Bars Near Me - Victor, Colorado

We were staying in Victor for a few days and came here for lunch two days. The burgers are AMAZING...all the ways they fix them. Jenlee was very nice and hospitable. Even though we were passing through, she treated us as if we were locals. We will definitely come back and highly recommend. read more

Food was good and staff was very kind. Really the only decent place to eat in Victor.

Very welcoming. My daughter and I stopped in for a minute and ended up staying all night. Lots of fun. Thanks Pam, Courtney, Sean and everyone else for the hospitality! read more

Under the false assumption that the streets of Victor were paved with Gold (thanks Wikipedia), we made our way to this quaint little town. A shop owner across the street said that he and his wife always eat here, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered a burger with onion rings and fried mushrooms (at the shop owners suggestion). Be aware that they make the burgers from scratch, so it does take awhile. The shop owner, Pam, kept us company while we waited, telling us tails of the town and her experience moving there from Colorado Springs. There were also a few books around on the town of Victor that we perused. The food itself was fine. I've never had fried mushrooms dipped in ranch, so that was pretty neat. The burger was a little small, but with the onion rings stacked on-top and the bbq sauce, it filled me right up. We didn't order any beer as there wasn't a large beer selection on tap (maybe 5?). Overall, this was a pretty cool place, especially with the wall decor, and it being one of two places in town that were open for dinner. read more

Do yourself a favor and have a burger and a beer here! Extra points for having a bar made out of hydraulic oil barrels and playing old westerns. read more

The burgers were thick, juicy and wonderfully seasoned!!! The service was friendly and efficient. I would recommend stopping here if in town! read more

Great small town bar. The owner is super sweet. They have a pool table as well so it's nice to get a beer and play a few rounds here. Also, super cool wall decor!! read more

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Great place, nothing fancy. The owner is very friendly and down to earth. The whole town was great!

Veteran owned and operated. The two owners, a sister and brother, were an absolute delight. We sat outside with our dog. They immediately brought drinks for us and water for our dog. We both had burgers, a regular cheeseburger with a green chili and an onion ring burgers. Both were tasty and cooked to perfection. The fries were good too. The owners were friendly and even gave us a map of the town and pointed out some other stores and restaurants that might be of interest. I highly recommend this location for good food and great customer service! read more