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    The Pioneer Bar

    3.4 (264 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Mexican
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Divey
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    Juke Box
    Loud

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    Rude Waiter

    Service sucks! Waiter constantly skipped over my friend and I after waiting in line for over an hour... Racist employees???

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    Phil A.

    Very cool. Vibes. I have come now on a Saturday while school is out so can't speak to a "busy day" but the ability to sit inside or outside is awesome

    What's in this photo, Yelp asks..... well it's not chicken.
    Kelli A.

    This old favorite neighborhood bar keeps slipping. Instead of opening or acquiring more restaurants, maybe focus on maintaining the old ones. Since 2020 when the cook of the evening was throwing pots and pans across the kitchen (which you could see from the bar) and we had to ask the bartenders to please go talk with him because it was so violent and uncomfortable, this place has never been the same. From watery queso with a couple of nuggets of chorizo in it (which apparently doesn't even exist on the menu any more) to burnt tostada chips, to tonight's horrible presentation of the once famous, delicious, stacked chicken nachos. I mean these were the best nachos in town. I have been eating them since 2012! Each individual chip was loaded with beans and cheese and chunks of chicken. There were 4 pieces of chicken on this entire batch, unmelted cheese (not even room temp) and brown guacamole. And why is there no bottled hot sauce anymore? The bartender comped, nice, but what would have been nicer would have been those nachos from years past. You can't blame a new cook, you have to have management who cares to train and watch what's going out of the kitchen. So disappointing.

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    Carly W.

    After coming to the Denver University area for yeeears now we finally mixed up our pre/post game routine and brought it to The Pioneer. I must say: I'm not even sorry! SPACE: At The Pioneer they have a LARGE upstairs patio/deck space. There's a bar, tons of seating, a fire "pit," and a sweet statue of the infamous Denver Boone! There's pool tables, arcade games, and a covered patio space downstairs. While parking is limited; there is plenty of street parking available. DRINKS: There's a decent selection on tap including several IPAs for those who enjoy them. I will go ahead and break the news that they don't serve pitchers here due to their close proximity to DU. Boo! EATS: My bestie and I chose to nosh on a plate of chicken and steak nachos during our last visit. They were tasty! Each chip is coated with shredded cheese, meat, jalapenos, and pico! Yum! The chips are a little on the thick side too! Nice for when you get to the last few. SERVICE: Eh, about what you'd expect near any college/university area. Nothing super impressive. Perhaps it's because we're usually in late or during a Broncos game. All in all, my needs are met with little wait time - so I can't complain. Def glad we gave The Pioneer a shot! Can't wait to come back for breakfast tacos and bloody's on that fantastic upstairs patio!

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    2 years ago

    Had a great experience here last night, drinks and chicken nachos, friendly helpful staff and a chill atmosphere sitting at the bar!

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    3 years ago

    Nice little spot near University of Denver campus. Decent range of music. Will definitely be coming back during my visits to Denver.

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    Great neighborhood spot! Always a great experience with good company, tasty food and good drinks!

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