We were in Denver for the weekend and wanted to catch a football game. We stumbled upon this place, and it exceeded our expectations. The waiters and bartenders were great--super attentive and checked on us frequently. Everyone there was full of excitement because of the game, so the ambiance was fiery. My boyfriend had the spicy chicken wings. He loved them so much that he placed two orders and finished them without hesitation. I ordered the Mediterranean salad with chicken. Laid back vibe, highly recommend this place. read more

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Didn't realize it's a bar before I got there. Just wanted to find some other food than Marriott provides. I ordered the grilled salmon, which comes with rice and salad. And it tastes pretty good (5 point)! I've also added a Coleslaw, which err, I don't like, only tried one small bite and I gave up.(-1 point) I think giving it an overall 4 should be reasonable. read more

Really tasty food, cool waitstaff and unexpectedly nice dining space. Truly, I was expecting a hole in the wall and maybe there's some truth to this, still. You wouldn't know it's there, tucked away in a quiet parking lot. But, walking in was a nice surprise. Small touches, clean spaces, and great food? Add craft cocktails and a good beer selection? Yep, we'll be back. Their nachos were bomb - too much for me to finish but man, I tried, lol. What I really loved about their nachos was finding all the fixings under any chip. How many times have you had nachos that are loaded with all the goodness, but just on top? So annoying. Not these guys! Their gin and tonics were great as well. My guy ordered their Nashville hot chicken burger and man, the flavors were on point. That burger's got some kick! Loved Griffin Tavern. read more

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Busy tonight, Monday night during football, it's a given. Nice sports bar atmosphere but a little dark.. Service was good, but servers were a bit overwhelmed. Food was good and it was with the money read more

The Griffin Tavern - Monday night Football baby! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went many times and loved it, but on last visit I got food poisoning from the kale salad. Was very sick afterwards. Called the restaurant to report it, left message for the manager who did not return my call. Will not go back. read more

We stopped in for happy hour and had a great time. The service was fast and bartenders friendly, the food was decent, and the prices were great, especially considering it's DTC. The wings were probably our favorite thing, would definitely come back for a beer and a bite. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was typical bar food and fairly good. Service provided by the bartender and was very good and friendly. Was fairly quiet when we visited for a weekday lunch. They have a few screens tuned to sporting events. I would recommend for a bite of lunch or for beers and apps. read more

I was really looking forward to going here something new and not to far from home. When we walked in the first thing we see is a corner filled with junk, and the whole place needs a redo. It reminds me of a very old neighborhood bar. Every customer at this time was either a boomer or or close to but the music was not of either era. The waitress was very nice and the food was regular bar food. I really wanted to like this place but not for me read more

Super awesome place. Stopped in for the 2nd time. Order the Jam burger and salads. Super delicious. Service was great Ambiance is cool with good TV's. read more

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Repeat Five Star visit thanks to the exceptional service from the bar team (Stacie, Owen, Shelby) as well as the food quality. "Owner-man" Will is often circulating and running food. Nice guy! Owen makes a worthy Rye Manhattan on a rock, for dessert! My latest go-to is the wedge salad, add crispy chicken. I observed a neighbor having a Caesar, so I may give that a try on next visit. The place is usually jammin' busy during HH with Tech Center employees. It also has an industry crowd later in the eve. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Rye Manhattan on a rock - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good food, and great drinks. service is decent, happy hour is great. Bonus is that we were given the wrong menus and overcharged by a couple Dollars, when brought into our waitresses attention the manager came over and gave us a couple drinks over a $2 dispute. Bonus- the old fashioneds are awesome. Cajun chicken sandwich aka delicious and totally are super crunchy! Great spot. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Manhattan and poloma - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Grilled chicken sandwich was good. I liked the salad, too. I got the food to go. The food arrived quickly. It wasn't too busy at the time. Chill ambiance. Bar atmosphere. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Grileed chicken sandwich, salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I loved this place! The vibe was cool "happy hour," while their food was absolutely on point as well. The servers were all kind, even dressed up since we went on Halloween which was fun. Parking was easy too. The fried jalapeños & pickles were unique & delicious, my favorite of everything. The jam burger was very explorative as well. Although the bacon was somewhat tough, the flavor was amazing. The sweet potatoes were a hit too. The burger was big enough for 2 to split with an apple which was a nice surprise! Will be back to try more read more

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The Jam Burger and Cheese Pillows were great! The bacon on the burgers tasted great and the service was better than most places. Great place to stop by! read more

One of the strangest experiences I've ever had at a bar. After a work meeting, a group of colleagues decided to stop in for a quick drink before dinner. Everyone arrived in small groups, and each of us planned to pay separately. Some people had already ordered, so the group I was with went up to the bar to order our round. There was one male bartender helping other customers, so we waited no problem. Then a female bartender came over, and I started to place our order for four drinks. I barely got out "a Coors Light" before she gave me a look like I was bothering her and turned away to pour the beer. When she came back, I tried to order the other drinks and had my card ready to pay. That's when she told me, very abruptly, that since our overall group was eight or more, we had to pay together on one tab. I tried to explain that we just wanted to order one round and pay for our own drinks, but she cut me off and repeated the rule. When I asked why we couldn't just close out individually, she said, "I'm done," and walked away. The male bartender came over and repeated the same thing. At that point, we were just baffled; we weren't trying to split multiple tabs or make things complicated, just pay for four drinks. The whole exchange was unnecessarily rude and made us feel completely unwelcome. We ended up leaving and won't be back. read more

A friend suggested Griffin Tavern for happy hour, and since I hadn't been there, I quickly agreed. The menu looked promising, and we were warmly greeted by the man behind the bar as soon as we walked in. The whole place was smaller than I had expected but it was comfortable. The draft beer specials were on a chalk board next to the fireplace. Our server was Carly and she was prompt and pleasant - even as the place filled up. We ordered the dry ribs and egg rolls to start. I didn't like either of those but the egg rolls were fried to a dark brown and dripping grease so we sent them back. Carly told us that they had new management but I can't imagine the kitchen staff wouldn't change the oil in the deep fryer more often. The ribs weren't what I expected - they were very small pieces of meat and fat with a sliver of bone that required careful eating. They were also fried which I thought was strange. The sauce that came with them was good but I could only eat one. Then we ordered the poutine, which was a large portion and very good. The pretzel bites came with mustard as well as 2 kinds of cheese sauce and were good too. I really enjoyed my Old Fashioneds and the guys liked their beers. Girlfriend had the basic vodka/sprite/cranberry and it was fine. I felt like this was a neighborhood hangout and if I do go back I'll try one of their burgers. read more

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Kelan and his staff need to get a raise they r awesome went there after a wedding and it was great service all the way. And Leo needs a raise also. read more

Good food, service was a bit slow - but nice when they were available. Not too loud in here for a bar. Got the coke slaw and peppered bacon burger with the sweet potato waffle fries. Burger was done nicely, very good! The waffle fries were crispy and thinner than I expected. If I were to go back, I'd probably change out to the normal fries, which were steak sized fries. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Coke slaw - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Always great service as usual!!! The beer is always cold and the wine selection isn't huge but definitely great options. The cheese curds are some of my favorite appetizers. I am happy I tried the dry ribs but they were more like small pork rinds which were flavorful with the dip but not worth the price and definitely not enough meet. The breakfast sandwich was good too but also light on the protein. read more

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Popped in here because a friend was having a medical procedure nearby. You could easily miss this gem the way it's situated in the parking area of expensive condos. Super clean inside, and quickly greeted by a friendly bartender. Had the eggrolls, which were delightful and tasty. They came out quickly, with lettuce dressing them up. Side of dipping sauce included. Happy hour 3P-7P. TV's galore would tell me this is the place to watch sports. A couple of single ladies came in independant of each other. This seems to be a safe place for them. Nice! read more

Stopped in for a drink. Great beer and wine selection with a full bar. Food was good. Service was excellent. Today our bartender Josh was very attentive without intrusive. read more

I read alot of reviews and thought this place would be outstanding. First I called to make resverations and was told no they don't take them but when we entered there was reserved tables?? Order a margarita and it was the worst drink ever. All I could taste is sour mix. Female bartender not friendly. Burger was very good but bacon extremely peppery. Pretzel bits very good. Overall service was jsut okay. Very noisy place. read more

Cool place. Service was great. Food and drink were pretty good. Definitely a pub atmosphere so if that's what you're looking for, then this is a good place to go. read more

Cool little tavern in a somewhat hard to find/secluded location. They have a decent beer selection, full bar, and most importantly burgers cooked to order. It is definitely a bit of a greasy burger, but many times you aim for that. They also offer a few different types of fries, and shoestrings were on that list - which are my favorite. The staff were nice and talkative, and they are behind a horseshoe(ish) bar. Definitely worth a try if you want a burger near the Landmark area. 3.5 stars. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Cheeseburger with shoestring fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Really delicious food; a great spot for a work lunch! Went here with my work crew for lunch and it did not disappoint. We started with cheese curds (can never go wrong with fried cheese) and I ordered a Caesar salad and veggie wrap as my entree. The Caesar salad was fantastic and the veggies wrap was really yummy, too. My coworker had been here before and recommended the Caesar salad. There was anything especially different about it, but somehow it was wayyy more delicious than the average Caesar. Definitely don't miss out on adding this to your meal. If you're in the area, this is a great spot for lunch. Friendly service and tasty food! A win-win! read more

The Griffin Tavern - Caesar salad and veggie wrap - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hidden gem in the middle of the tech center. Great place to grab drinks and quality food after a day of work. Indoor and outdoor dining with multiple tvs to catch the games. Great selection of brews with happy hour offerings. The cuban panini was on point ams upgraded the fries to poutine fries. Fries were on point and finished with the molten cake for dessert. Staff is friendly and made menu recommendations great service and ambiance. read more

The Griffin Tavern - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was a great tavern! Hard to find something as simple, yet very clean and well maintained that meets my specific taste. They had great bar food and even better beers and liquor. The guys behind the bar were very friendly and great to chat with. We came in for some drinks after work and ordered string fries. If I lived closer to here I would love to be a regular. read more

Loved this place! It was delicious and well priced! Service was good! Recommend to eat here!

This is a little gem in the DTC. It is nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. The service was great, the food was fresh and delicious. We were able to sit and enjoy our conversation without competing over loud music. We will be back! The cheese pillows, egg rolls, burgers and salad were all great. No leftovers at our table. read more

Came here to say with my family for dinner and we had a great time! Staff were super friendly and attentive throughout the evening. We started off with cheese pillows (aka cheese curds) which were a hit- we even enjoyed dipping them in the caramel sauce! We all ordered burgers which we enjoyed. It can get a little noisy in there but it's to be expected. Overall we had a great evening! read more

This is a very good bar/tavern. The drinks were very good and moderately priced. I decided to get a small snack and I was very impressed. I ordered the side of greens (their version of a side salad) and some green chili, both dishes were incredible. The salad was much larger than a typical side salad and had a good balance of greens and crunch elements. The green chili was amazing, be warned it packs a lot of heat. If you add sour cream and cheese to the green chili, it cools the chili, as well as provides great balance. My server was very attentive and courteous, which added to my great experience. I visited The Griffin Tavern on a whim, and I was completely satisfied with there drinks and food. read more

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This was just a quick stop for a drink with friends and a quick snack. Service was great and quick. The environment was sports bar. Don't eat the ribs! It's pork rinds, not try ribs! The other snacks were fine. read more

This was our first time eating here. The food was terrible. We ordered three entrees and none of them were even remotely good. The shrimp were the tiny ones that probably came from a can. Not worth the $100 (and we drank water!). read more

Would I recommend this place? Well, if I say no then it will remain a hidden secret that they have an amazing happy hour menu and, given it's such a small location, not many people will be waiting in line for a table lol Ok, ok.. on a serious note, of course I recommend them! They do great food and amazing drinks and I do like to have a few hours to be happy after work ends at 5 ;) Not many places offer you the option to have a happy hour menu until 7pm so that is a huge win! The food and prices (especially on happy hour) are amazing! Love the sliders and an order of fries along with a couple pomegranate martinis for about 25-30 dollars.. that is a steal. Consider checking them out (and if you do don't tell anyone else) let's make it our secret read more

Great happy hour! The food and drinks are both great deals. The food is pretty decent especially for the price. It did get busy soon after happy hour as it is in DTC, however the service was great. A nice place to catch up with friends or coworkers after work. Overall, I had a really great experience here and plan on coming back for more happy hours! read more

So delicious! We got the burgers and the pretzel bites as the appetizer. So tasty, fresh and warm. They pretzels were perfectly salted. The mustard & queso that the pretzels came with added so much flavor. Great service and the waitress was so helpful. Definitely coming back here on my next trip to Denver! read more

Griffin has fixed the issue with the smell. The rest of my original review is accurate. They still have great service, good food and good drinks read more

Solid all around. Come in for the amazing happy hour specials and stay for dinner. Ask for Alex. That's guy is amazing. Fast service, accurate, and friendly. Decent bourbon selection, too. Out-of-towner always looking for a great food experience. read more

Wish I spent more time here during my trip to Denver! Really cool place to catch a game and take advantage of their happy hour specials. Our server was attentive and always made sure our drinks were full! We ordered: -Old Fashioned -Manhattan -Mexican Lager -Shoestring fries Will be back next time I'm in town to try more! read more

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From the moment we walked in, the server was not friendly, really set the tone for whether or not we'd have a pleasant experience. She tried to change her attitude after 10-15 minutes but it was too late, she had already shown us that she didn't want us there. The food was underwhelming bar food, very few vegetarian options. Was visiting the area on business, definitely would not come back if nearby again. read more