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The Brutal Poodle was recommended by a person at a different business down the street and it didn't disappoint. It's a metal/rock diner that has a bar and does karaoke. With that being said it was a bit loud in there but everyone appeared to be having a great time, the servers included. I ordered the Brutal Burger with fries and it came out pretty quick. It's a nice thick juicy burger that's been seasoned and comes with all the fixings. Be warned, a lot of the items on the menu say they're spicy. This burger was not.
Overall really good experience. Found parking in their lot. I was out for the day with my daughter and we decided we needed a snack. We stopped in here. We were welcomed in and seated. We looked over the menu and decided on the "Holla" Peña Lollipoppas. Bacon wrapped shrimp lollipops stuffed with cream cheese & jalapeño, served with a raspberry jalapeño jam. Yes, please! This was the perfect snack to keep us going on our day's adventures. the shrimp and bacon went well together, the filling gave it the popper flavor and that hit of sweet from the jam brought it all together. I would like to come back again to try some other items on their menu. Most excellent stop.
A mild poodle. Maybe it was an off night, but everything was off. The service was slow, first off. Drinks took forever. I don't want to say our server was slow, but she wasn't really present, and thus our service was slow/off. I love the chicken sandwich here with the buffalo sauce, but there was almost zero buffalo sauce on it this time. The fried parts all fell off while trying to eat, and so I was left with a normal chicken sandwich. One bright spot was the egg rolls, as always, and the buried fries. I love Brutal Poodle, but the other night was an off night for sure.
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Brutal Poodle has been listed in Westword's best bars in Denver a couple of times now and they are not wrong. Brutal Poodle is a fun themed bar- all metal, all the time- with some to die for dishes. Previously I have had their grilled cheese and well, it's literally the best I've had. This time, I gave their Mac and cheese a try- this was amazing as well. I don't know what they do to their green chili, but whatever it is they do, others could learn from them. Our server was very nice but also very busy. She accidentally overcharged us for a drink and it took a minute for her to see the mistake as well-all good though. Definitely will return here again and again.
We love the brutal poodle. Very Fun drinks and options , good deals and happy hour, delicious food with very large portion sizes. Flavorful dishes and not afraid to use some spice. I love the music here and the whole atmosphere. They have excellent service and it's near a bunch of our favorite places to go to like a vinyl shop and the creepatorium and more. Crystal has even found some things here for her good sensitivity and same for me (mine is corn hers is gluten)
Came to brutal poodle to watch the US World Cup game, grab a drink, and also try the gluten free chicken and waffles. Overall I'd say it was a pretty good experience with a couple mishaps. First off, the gluten free chicken and waffles were pretty darn good and I'd recommend them to any gluten free folks looking to satisfy that craving. The drinks were standard bar drinks, happy hour has $4 rail drinks. The first little issue came when I asked the waiter if a rail margarita would qualify for happy hour, he said yes but then when the bill came it turns out that the drink is $7 instead of $4, a small issue but still annoying. And while the big screen was setup for the World Cup game which was awesome, the sound in the bar was still playing heavy metal all night - so unfortunately we couldn't hear the commentary of the game. In general, it was a decent experience but it could have been a little better.
Slightly above average bar food. Kind of expensive for the quality but that's all bar/grill places. I tried the brutal burger and fries as well as the 2 step: chicken and waffles. Both were not bad. The chicken was tenders and a little salty but I liked the waffle and the fluffy butter. Fries were solid as well. My main complaint is about how salty the chicken was, in the moment it didn't seem overly salty but at night I couldn't stop waking up and drank two cups of water. Our server was pretty chill and nice imo. Even if you have paper ID, they require the physical copy.
Sweet spot!! Lots of gluten free options. I got the chicken and waffles - all gluten free of course! It came with this flavored butter that was amazing. The vibe of this place is legit. Lots of character, both by the service and in the decorations. We were just visiting Denver but would definitely make this place a regular stop if we lived here!
5 stars, because this establishment is just my vibe! I absolutely loved the warm welcome, metal music, and fantastic pork belly wedge! The wedge salad was executed perfectly with the pork belly being crispy, the lettuce being cold & crunchy, and the dressing offering that tang! I enjoyed the service and recommendations, this is such a fun spot to meet friends! You bet I'll be back!
This place is a staple for my family (me, my husband, and our 2 dogs). As elder emos we love the music and love the vibe! Very laid back and attentive staff with AMAZING food. I've eaten so many things on the menu and every single thing is an absolute know out! I love the man and cheese! I add green chili and fried chicken. Great food and drinks at great prices. Definitely come here
Love the vibe here overall. Fun place on South Broadway! Great to come here before or after a show or event! Excellent metal vibes music and decor and art everywhere. The staff is fun but also professional and attentive! Helped with recommendations for us newbies. Ryan loved his marg and I got the Lars Ulrich (which was also hilarious look it up when you go) my delicious sweet and pretty cocktail! We got the brisket sandwich and fries and split that and also got the dessert which was a banana cream ice cream and bread pudding dessert with Nutella. You guys it was so heavenly. We devoured every bite and drink! Perfect for us before going to the Creepatorium for a show ! Highly recommend and will be back again soon to try their other items !
Dive bar that plays metal, has amazing food, great drinks, and immaculate vibes Surprised at the amount of people that showed up on a Monday night. The bar area was basically full. For drinks, The bartender was able to use well tequila to make a delicious marg. The Gwarled Cheese is a must get. It was the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. There was cheese toasted onto the outside of the bread. And inside there's more cheese, pork belly, and tomato sauce. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. The tots were also perfectly crispy!
The Brutal Poodle is an awesome bar off S Broadway that has great drinks, great food, and most importantly blasting metal music! There are not many metal-themed bars in Colorado in general but this one does it right. As a metalhead myself, it's always nice coming here and socializing with fellow metal lovers. If you're feeling uneasy about checking this place out, you really shouldn't. Everybody is super welcoming and nice. Another reason you should check this place out is because Ben kills it behind the bar. No matter how busy it gets or how much help he has, or doesn't have, he will make sure to take care of you. They also have a decent sized patio to enjoy the nice weather outside or to soak in the weekend night air.
1 month ago
First time back in a while! Don't know why it's taken so long for me to come back but one thing I remembered was how GOOD the chicken and waffles were. The waffle is made with cheddar and cornbread and the chicken is so well seasoned! A little more batter than I personally like but it's still my go to order when we stop in. The staff is always so nice and hospitable when we come in, making sure to always check on us if we need anything and how our food is. I love the metal atmosphere and the music isn't too loud that you have to shout across the table the perfect volume for background music. If you haven't gone to The Brutal Poodle yet, what are you doing! read more
19 days ago
My friend took us to the spot while we were in Denver. It's a cool spot with live music, mostly the harder stuff, but they also serve good food. We had five people, but we were able to sit down right away and got service pretty quickly. It was a cool spot, kind of loud so you had to speak up to hear each other. They had some unique dishes. The food was really good for what you would think is bar food . I had something called the hot box that came with smoked brisket and mac & cheese. I also ordered a small side of green chili to throw on top. We all really enjoyed our food and would definitely go back for some read more
2 months ago
The Brutal Poodle was recommended by a person at a different business down the street and it didn't disappoint. It's a metal/rock diner that has a bar and does karaoke. With that being said it was a bit loud in there but everyone appeared to be having a great time, the servers included. I ordered the Brutal Burger with fries and it came out pretty quick. It's a nice thick juicy burger that's been seasoned and comes with all the fixings. Be warned, a lot of the items on the menu say they're spicy. This burger was not. read more
Overall really good experience. Found parking in their lot. I was out for the day with my daughter and we decided we needed a snack. We stopped in here. We were welcomed in and seated. We looked over the menu and decided on the "Holla" Peña Lollipoppas. Bacon wrapped shrimp lollipops stuffed with cream cheese & jalapeño, served with a raspberry jalapeño jam. Yes, please! This was the perfect snack to keep us going on our day's adventures. the shrimp and bacon went well together, the filling gave it the popper flavor and that hit of sweet from the jam brought it all together. I would like to come back again to try some other items on their menu. Most excellent stop. read more
A mild poodle. Maybe it was an off night, but everything was off. The service was slow, first off. Drinks took forever. I don't want to say our server was slow, but she wasn't really present, and thus our service was slow/off. I love the chicken sandwich here with the buffalo sauce, but there was almost zero buffalo sauce on it this time. The fried parts all fell off while trying to eat, and so I was left with a normal chicken sandwich. One bright spot was the egg rolls, as always, and the buried fries. I love Brutal Poodle, but the other night was an off night for sure. read more
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Brutal Poodle has been listed in Westword's best bars in Denver a couple of times now and they are not wrong. Brutal Poodle is a fun themed bar- all metal, all the time- with some to die for dishes. Previously I have had their grilled cheese and well, it's literally the best I've had. This time, I gave their Mac and cheese a try- this was amazing as well. I don't know what they do to their green chili, but whatever it is they do, others could learn from them. Our server was very nice but also very busy. She accidentally overcharged us for a drink and it took a minute for her to see the mistake as well-all good though. Definitely will return here again and again. read more
We love the brutal poodle. Very Fun drinks and options , good deals and happy hour, delicious food with very large portion sizes. Flavorful dishes and not afraid to use some spice. I love the music here and the whole atmosphere. They have excellent service and it's near a bunch of our favorite places to go to like a vinyl shop and the creepatorium and more. Crystal has even found some things here for her good sensitivity and same for me (mine is corn hers is gluten) read more
5 months ago
Came to brutal poodle to watch the US World Cup game, grab a drink, and also try the gluten free chicken and waffles. Overall I'd say it was a pretty good experience with a couple mishaps. First off, the gluten free chicken and waffles were pretty darn good and I'd recommend them to any gluten free folks looking to satisfy that craving. The drinks were standard bar drinks, happy hour has $4 rail drinks. The first little issue came when I asked the waiter if a rail margarita would qualify for happy hour, he said yes but then when the bill came it turns out that the drink is $7 instead of $4, a small issue but still annoying. And while the big screen was setup for the World Cup game which was awesome, the sound in the bar was still playing heavy metal all night - so unfortunately we couldn't hear the commentary of the game. In general, it was a decent experience but it could have been a little better. read more
Slightly above average bar food. Kind of expensive for the quality but that's all bar/grill places. I tried the brutal burger and fries as well as the 2 step: chicken and waffles. Both were not bad. The chicken was tenders and a little salty but I liked the waffle and the fluffy butter. Fries were solid as well. My main complaint is about how salty the chicken was, in the moment it didn't seem overly salty but at night I couldn't stop waking up and drank two cups of water. Our server was pretty chill and nice imo. Even if you have paper ID, they require the physical copy. read more
4 months ago
Sweet spot!! Lots of gluten free options. I got the chicken and waffles - all gluten free of course! It came with this flavored butter that was amazing. The vibe of this place is legit. Lots of character, both by the service and in the decorations. We were just visiting Denver but would definitely make this place a regular stop if we lived here! read more
6 days ago
5 stars, because this establishment is just my vibe! I absolutely loved the warm welcome, metal music, and fantastic pork belly wedge! The wedge salad was executed perfectly with the pork belly being crispy, the lettuce being cold & crunchy, and the dressing offering that tang! I enjoyed the service and recommendations, this is such a fun spot to meet friends! You bet I'll be back! read more
This place is a staple for my family (me, my husband, and our 2 dogs). As elder emos we love the music and love the vibe! Very laid back and attentive staff with AMAZING food. I've eaten so many things on the menu and every single thing is an absolute know out! I love the man and cheese! I add green chili and fried chicken. Great food and drinks at great prices. Definitely come here read more
10 months ago
Love the vibe here overall. Fun place on South Broadway! Great to come here before or after a show or event! Excellent metal vibes music and decor and art everywhere. The staff is fun but also professional and attentive! Helped with recommendations for us newbies. Ryan loved his marg and I got the Lars Ulrich (which was also hilarious look it up when you go) my delicious sweet and pretty cocktail! We got the brisket sandwich and fries and split that and also got the dessert which was a banana cream ice cream and bread pudding dessert with Nutella. You guys it was so heavenly. We devoured every bite and drink! Perfect for us before going to the Creepatorium for a show ! Highly recommend and will be back again soon to try their other items ! read more
9 months ago
Dive bar that plays metal, has amazing food, great drinks, and immaculate vibes Surprised at the amount of people that showed up on a Monday night. The bar area was basically full. For drinks, The bartender was able to use well tequila to make a delicious marg. The Gwarled Cheese is a must get. It was the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. There was cheese toasted onto the outside of the bread. And inside there's more cheese, pork belly, and tomato sauce. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. The tots were also perfectly crispy! read more
The Brutal Poodle is an awesome bar off S Broadway that has great drinks, great food, and most importantly blasting metal music! There are not many metal-themed bars in Colorado in general but this one does it right. As a metalhead myself, it's always nice coming here and socializing with fellow metal lovers. If you're feeling uneasy about checking this place out, you really shouldn't. Everybody is super welcoming and nice. Another reason you should check this place out is because Ben kills it behind the bar. No matter how busy it gets or how much help he has, or doesn't have, he will make sure to take care of you. They also have a decent sized patio to enjoy the nice weather outside or to soak in the weekend night air. read more
1 year ago
Went to the nearby spooky coffee shop and noticed this place next door. As a dog lovin' girlie, I was instantly attracted to the place bc of the graffiti on the walls outdoor. We started with the eggrolls, delicious! I ordered the mean green salad and it did not disappoint. Friends ordered the brisket sandwich, devils lettuce, and the macaroni with chicken strips. We all tried one another's and they were all so good. If you're in the area, eat here! So so good :) read more
3 months ago
Loved the food it was an amazing surprise I had a fully loaded mushroom burger with a flavor explosion, string fries. The chicken & waffles were the best I've ever tried, crispy flavorful chicken and the waffles had a nice jalapeño kick. The syrup was just the right heat to offset the sweetness. This kitchen definitely goes above and beyond for their flavor profiles Dakota gave great service and made this experience even better. read more
I am here for the skewers. How cute is the skull skewer on the brutal burger. Solid burger, cooked correctly to my order (medium) with a bun that holds together. Get the tots instead of the fries. The staff are super friendly, not particularly brutal. Love this place. read more
1 month ago
Eclectic spot to grab flavorful food and jam to punk rock/metal music! Brought a group of six here on a Sunday morning around 11:30am - it was relatively slow; we were quickly seated on the back patio. The service was prompt and attentive; the drinks and meals were well-prepared. Folks tried a little bit of everything - tots, green chile, brisket sandwich, and the pork belly wedge salad. I'll definitely come back as it was a fun dining experience! read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
Outstanding food fun atmosphere and cute theme. The music is LOUD rock and roll so just know that's part of the vibe. I'm old so I could stand it to be about 2 click quieter but I love the rest of the place so oh well. My dog also looks like the "mascot" so I like that. Wish the pup could come too but not realistic I know. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Brutally good food. Visiting The Brutal Poodle was actually on our list of things to do the first time we were in Denver but never made it. So, Cassey and I made plans to visit before she dropped me off at the airport. We arrived a few hours before my flight took off and were greeted by a friendly bartender and heavy metal playing. The Brutal Poodle is a restaurant/bar that is heavy metal themed. I was so excited to eat and drink here because I love me some heavy metal and it does not disappoint on that at all. Cassey and I ordered a beer and the Brutal Burger. Cassey got hers with a side salad and I got mine cooked to medium rare. It took about 15 minutes for our food to come out and I ordered a second beer shortly after the food was brought out. One or two bites into the burger and I knew this was the best burger I've ever had. Each bite was better than the last and it was 100% juicy and full of flavor. The fries were also delicious and seasoned to perfection. After two big beers and the fat burger and large amount of fries, I was stuffed. Cassey really enjoyed her food, too. The skewers they used to hold the burgers together had little skulls on them. Very on-point for this place. Now that I am back home, I keep telling everyone about The Brutal Poodle and tell them to check it out if they are ever in Denver. In fact, I am about to order a shirt off their website to wear around town. See if you can spot it in some of the photos in my future posts. Stay brutal, crank the heavy metal, and throw some horns in the air. read more
1 year ago
If you're into punk rock vibes and incredible comfort food, this place is a must-visit. From the second we walked in, the host was super friendly and genuinely enjoyed making conversation, which set a great tone for the night. We kicked things off with the pork green chili tots and the poodle bites -- both were packed with flavor and totally hit the spot. For entrées, we had the Gwarled Cheese and the Hot Box Mac and Cheese. Every bite was fantastic -- rich, cheesy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Between the killer food, the chill yet lively atmosphere, and the welcoming service, this spot nails it. Definitely will be back. read more
8 months ago
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1 year ago
Love this place! The food is great, the staff/service are amazing and everything is reasonably priced. Lots of vegetarian options and I love the vibes/decor as well. My mac n cheese even had hot Cheetos on it yum! read more
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1967 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210
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Do you think my family would like this as a surprise?
If you are in the 20,s to mid 30's. Music is loud but not annoying. You can still hear each other. It remwinds me if some of the neighborhood bars in the past. Food Is…
Review indicates loud music... wife and I can't handle that.... Is there a best time to visit with minimal background noise?
I feel like they have loud music every time of day. I went in for lunch and the music was the same. Sit out back and you won't have that problem.
Kid friendly patio?
So, they do have a kids menu but there aren't any kid focused things to do. But they do have a nice patio with cool pictures of poodles all over the walls.
Gluten free options?
Yes!! The majority of our menu can be ordered gluten free or already is gluten free to begin with. We have a separate gluten free fryer, gluten free pasta option for Mac n cheese and gluten free buns for sandwiches. We can even do our chicken and…
Are y'all kid friendly?
We went at lunchtime. There were no kids there. But nothing popped out to say I couldn't take kids there. It's great food and great atmosphere. Music not too loud like other places. I did not see any high chairs though.
Soooo is it just the name or are they dog friendly?
Hi Jackie, We are as dog friendly as we can be. Being a restaurant/tavern we cannot legally allow…
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