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    The Arvada Tavern

    4.3 (786 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jeffry C.

    For how long this place has been here it is a treasure. Love the history of this place. Drinks were really good ... My smash burger was delicious The staff were very pleasant But the history and the feel of this place made it feel like you were walking back in time into the prohibition era. Love the dim light and the decor. There is a hidden secret at this place that I'm not allowed to to share but try to figure it out

    Presentation is fire!
    Sarah A.

    Though the temperature outside was frigid, the vibe inside was warm and welcoming. I was with a group of 9 who came in on almost the coldest day of the cold snap. We were there for beverages because Arvada Tavern does them well. They had something for everyone even some NA options for the little one in our party. I enjoyed a glass of Prosecco as I am not much of a cocktail person. The rest of the table raved about their beverages. The bar staff does an amazing job at presentation. Highly recommend if you want to find some snazzy cocktails and beyond.

    Schnitzel

    Another fantastic cocktail. Had the Modern Cocktail tonight. Lots of flavor and stiff! My sister and I are working our way through the drink menu. Jen is friendly and has great knowledge about the drinks. Also got schnitzel, so delish!

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    Kirsten L.

    Food: 2 out of 5 I ordered a variety of items. The crispy shrimp appetizer was great! The jumbo shrimps were cooked well & lightly breaded. The shrimp came with a light aioli, sriracha sauce, & garnished with scallions. Nicely executed shrimp appetizer! I also ordered the green chili pretzel as it's a popular item. You can't go wrong with bread & cheese with a twist. I would recommend adding more of the green chili to highlight more of the roasted pepper; otherwise a safe appetizer to share. The salmon entree & tavern cottage pie were unfortunately quite disappointing. Long story short the walnut crusted salmon appeared delicious on the menu, but poorly executed. The texture of the salmon in the center was mushy. Additionally the sauce, which accompanied the dish was unremarkable. The tavern cottage pie is the restaurant's take on Shepherd's pie. The texture of the potatoes was whipped nicely; however, once I delved into the center it was a salt bomb. Trust me I tried to power through with a few more bites to give the dish a chance. I literally couldn't taste any herbs or the richness of the butter as the salt was so overpowering. Service: 5 out of 5 If I could I would give the hostess & my server a 10 out 10. They were super welcoming and really cared about their customer's opinion. Environment: 5 out 5 Dimly lit restaurant & great vibes. Large liquor selection for folks choosing to partake. Overall: 2.75 out of 5 I came into Arvada from out of town for a business trip and was drawn to this place based on the high Yelp reviews. I really wanted to enjoy the food, but was disappointed. Everything I tried were recommendations from the restaurant staff and Yelp. Stick to the appetizers if you're here for food. The entrees were lackluster. Not entirely sure if it was a one off night for the kitchen, but entrees need a new direction. I DO NOT relish in writing a poor review; but having worked in the food industry the food needs to be the star of any restaurant.

    Strangest bill I ever received
    Lance L.

    We haven't been in several years but came for an anniversary celebration. WOW! Has this place changed from the way I remember it. We came on Friday afternoon around opening and this place was dead. Customer service was pretty nonexistent as the bar tenders as well as the manager preferred talking to each other more than they did interacting with the guests. PLEASE, take a look at this strange bill I have attached. I ordered two rum & Cokes and was scratching my head with the entire nickel and diming process. $2.00 for a can of Coke? $1 for ice? Oh sorry, it was special ice. The BIG cube. I was surprised we weren't charged a price for sitting on the bar stool. My wife ordered the apple spritzer which she did not like. We enjoyed our conversation with the couple sitting next to us more than anything. Bottom line was the experience screamed "don't come back" and we heard it loud and clear. We will not.

    Mai Tai
    Kathleen K.

    We came here as a group and it was very good. Service was slow, we waited to order, 10-15 minutes for drink reorders and 15 minutes for the check. We did watch the bartenders while we waited and they were making amazing drinks. Green Chili Pretzel - very good with a great cheese sauce. French Dip - the ribeye was medium rare and so good, don't miss. It was on rosemary bread. The fries were good too. Cobb Salad - very good. The Mai Tai was the only thing we didn't like. Not very fruity. Parking is on the street and fills up.

    Hot Toddy
    Wendy M.

    Met a friend here for drinks and apps. What a fun place. Our server was amazing, attentive, and super friendly. This is a dude you'd wanna hang out with, aside from happy hour. My hot toddy hit the spot, especially coming in from a snowy week - not to mention the sheer presentation. We shared some apps, also all very good and cooked well. I already want to come back as I type this and have dinner. Craft cocktails, great service, yummy food - really, there isn't much more to want? Def returning (again and again).

    Aisha W.

    We were in town visiting and stopped in for a drink. Their service was excellent and the bartenders were very knowledgeable. I would love to go back and try more of the menu. It's a nice date night ambiance.

    El Diablo Classic Cocktail
    Edie A.

    My friend and I stopped in for a quick drink. We were warmly greeted at the door and told we could pick wherever we would like to sit. We chose the bar. It was fun to read the history of the Arvada Tavern and nice to see that they are trying to keep the interior decor similar to that of its 1940s remodel - including a cigarette machine next to the original glass block entryway. (The only thing that made it feel like we were back in 2023 were the man buns sported by the male bartenders.) Their classic cocktail menu had drinks listed by name, year developed, and ingredients. The El Diablo was a refreshing mix of tequila, crème de cassis, and lime.

    Seasonal salad and French dip
    Steph A.

    Recently moved to Arvada and wanted to check out Sippin' Santa! We decided to get dinner first at the Arvada Tavern, and it was great! We got the seasonal crostinis, which were amazing, and I got the seasonal salad with salmon - also great! My boyfriend got the French Dip special and he loved it. Truffle fries were 10/10. Drinks were great and our server was amazing! Only thing not great was the crème brûlée, but they didn't end up charging us for it, which I appreciated but didn't at all expect. Sippin Santa was awesome, I love the speakeasy feel. Service was awesome, drinks were great and the vibe was so cool! Happy I found this spot and will definitely be back. Also really cool that it's the oldest building in Arvada :)

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    2 months ago

    A fun place for happy hour. Check out the late night menu! Great neighborhood place for fun.

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    Ask the Community - The Arvada Tavern

    Are you little kid friendly?

    Hi there, thanks for reaching out! While we don’t have a dedicated kid's menu, children are welcome to join you. Please note that we are primarily a cocktail bar, so our atmosphere and offerings cater more to adults. We encourage families to decide… Read more

    My husband is a singer/songwriter who is looking for live music gigs. Do you have opening for live music gigs?

    Hi! He can send his information to info@arvadatavern.com.… Read more

    Would we be able to watch the World Series game there?

    I don't think the bar is conducive for enjoying sporting events on TV. Bar is pretty laid back except when they have live music.

    Hello! Do you have live music this Thursday?

    Hi Emily, We do not have live music at the moment.

    What is the parking situation?

    Hi Gail, There is street parking available as well as a parking garage block and half away from… Read more

    Do you have a space for a party 20 or so?

    Hello, Im sorry but we currently are not offering any dinning experiences over a party size of… Read more

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