First time stopping in after it has changed to the Twisted Griffin and not much has changed. We were warmly greeted and were seated right away. The servers were very attentive and helpful. We sat in the bar area which was cozy but the music was a little too loud for me (showing my age ) We weren't super hungry so we ordered the Fish and Chips to share. Even if we were hungry we wouldn't have been able to eat the whole thing ourselves, the serving size was huge. There were two giant pieces of fish and a good amount of chips which were thinly sliced deep fried potatoes. Not sure if they do that in house or not. The fish was good but didn't have much flavor. It really needed the sliced lemon squeezed on top. The chips were pretty good but a little too salty for me. They have what I'm thinking was a house made ketchup that was really good. Not sure if we will be back but might be worth trying if you are in town. read more

The Twisted Griffin - Fish and Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

This place was okay. It's definitely overrated. The service is good and it's located in the heart of downtown tucked behind a few buildings towards the end of the strip. We were immediately sat and we chose to sit outside. It was really nice out. For our appetizer we got was the crab boxty, presentation it looks delicious. And the flavor was good, only complaint is it is really mushy and I thought it would be a bit more crispy. It's like a crab and potato cake mushed into one. Then for my meal I got the 3 flight burger and honestly I didn't like it. The meat had no flavor at all. We also got the truffle fries and those were over powering with the truffle sauce. Overall it's an okay place but over priced. I would not come back. But to each their own and their taste buds. read more

The Twisted Griffin - Irish Pub Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

The truffle potatoes / fries are SO GOOD. A must order. Make sure to upgrade them to the truffle fries. Absolutely delicious. This might be the best "fries" I've ever had. It's real potato and you can taste it and the texture and flavor was amazing. I was super hyped about this side of fries, I almost forgot that they overcooked my requested "medium rare" burger to fucking hell. Burger was dry. Not a fan. The grilled onions and side of potatoes saved it, plus the 2 beers I had before that definitely helped. Overall good meal, everyone was stoked, nice restaurant, good service and vibes. read more

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The restaurant was virtually empty on Monday night at 6:30. They had indoor and outdoor seating which was pleasant. We sat indoors but by the opening to outdoor. Those were the c best parts of the meal. I had their Guinness stew--my husband the bacon hamburger. The stew arrived looking like gruel served to the orphans in Oliver Twist. The broth was watery and gray. It had balls of beef billed as sirloin but textured similar to hamburger. The potatoes and carrots were al dente and were great! My husband's hamburger had good bacon jam but the rest was Meh. The twisted chips ( fries) were handcut, hot , and delicious. It's a pretty location but the food is blah at best. My dog did enjoy the leftover stew. read more

The Twisted Griffin - Indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs welcome outdoors. - Irish Pub Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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New Irish Pub in town in the place of an old time favorite place here in Estes. Not sure why this place for another Irish pub but there is a huge annual Irish celebration here in town. Decorated nicely inside. Came here for try them out, we saw they are new in town. We saw they are new so decided to come try them out. First impressions is the bartender doesn't pour a Guinness like they do in Ireland. Not as fresh as in Ireland but it was good. The server was fun and friendly, my wife got a kick out of her outfit. We tried an app and the potato leak soup. The Reuben won tons not too impressive. The soup was exactly how my wife likes it. Hot thin and nicely size pieces of potato. Excellent flavor. The fish and chips was delicious, huge piece of fish cooked crispy and tender fish. The new chef came out and greeted us ask how we liked things. He's planning to change things up a bit. We are looking forward to trying out more things and seeing how the potato leak soup changes. He said he was going to thicken it up a little. Best of luck to you guys read more

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Nice somewhat hidden gem that just opened. The owners greeted us as we entered and were patient and excited to answer all our questions about the place as well as tell us plans. We were then quickly seated. The waiter came over, dropped off menus and we ordered adult beverages. It wasn't so loud that we could not carry on a conversation. In fact, it felt cozy and nice like being in a familiar place. The waiter returned and we ordered. Our food was quickly brought out by the staff and we dug in. It got a bit quiet as we all became involved with our meals. There was really nothing left 'to go' when we came up for air. The food was good, warm, and very filling. We got a chuckle when the waiter asked us if we wanted desert. Another time. I could see this being a place to stop in with friends and look forward to when they open the outdoor and upstairs sections. My only suggestion would be to figure out how to get some $$ and $priced items so visits can be more frequent. Regardless our group plans to return! read more

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OH MY FISH AND CHIPS !! so yummmmmmy! the bartender Joel made a pineapple margarita was an amazing drink! Denise was an amazing waitress! and the singer Mr. Greg Miles sang me happy birthday DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK! and another waitress Hailey suggested some great tattoo places! GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE! read more

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Food: Excellent! Oh wow...I am going back just for the sliders and fries. And my chocolate martini was the best I have had besides one in Boulder that I still love. Service: Very friendly and the gentleman was very informative about the menu. Ambiance: We went there a month ago. It was typical Colorado mountain type of local crowd. If you are from out of State, you might not get that statement. It was a very cold winter weekend when usually Estes Park is not as visited. I am sure this place will be packed during summer. Ask for their fries! You won't regret it. read more

The place was slammed busy and short staffed but still off the charts good. Get The Irish Nachos for sure. Add a Guinny and you won't be dissappointed. Bartender was awesome- Shout out to Dave - so professional. Mahalo read more

Came in around 6:30pm on a Thursday and was surprised to see very few guests. Atmosphere is casual, wait staff is attentive and friendly. I had the fish and chips which were deep fried and actual potato chips(not steak cut fries) which were delish. I could see a trad session really livening up the space but otherwise I would return! read more

We got done hiking pretty late around 9pm. Luckily this place is open later than a lot of the other places in Estes. We walked in and were seated within minutes. I got a Guinness and the Irish Whiskey Chicken. My wife got a cup of the soup of the day which was Meatball Soup and the Raca Uan. Both meals and the soup were delicious, good portions and very flavorful. We loved the Irish music that they had playing and the whole vibe of the inside. Definitely would go back on my next trip to Estes Park. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the Irish pub but the food was a solid 2 stars, the exception being the fish and chips dish. The cod was soft and the fries were thin and crispy. Would go again for the fish dish, drinks, and atmosphere, but nothing else. read more

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The food here is phenomenal and the staff is incredibly kind and attentive. Eat here. Drink here. Pass it along. read more

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Great experience! Great food! Best fish and chips I've ever had. All 9 of our group loved the food. The chef, Dave was very nice and it was awesome visiting with him. read more

I scheduled them 6 months ago for a welcome party for all our guests that were coming into townfor our wedding. Reiterating, 6 months ago, we talked with one of the owners regarding dates, times, pricing etc. They sent an email confirming everything we discussed. Two weeks ago we decided to check in and all of the sudden they were like no this pricing is wrong, we cannot make this happen and completely disregarding the emails and conversations we previously had. They did not hold up their end of the bargain. I would not do any type of business with this establishment as they lack the common professionalism to run a business. Their customer service is about as good as their word; rlequates to soap scum. They have no communication and lack the common decency and respect of anyone trying to do business with them. STAY AS FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE AS POSSIBLE!!! read more

Seafood chowder was delicious, but so was Guinness stew, rack of lamb, game burger, and fish and chips.

***Support this amazing local restaurant***Not only were the fish and chips fresh and fantastic but so were the mussels--superb!!! The service was nothing short of stellar! It was Saturday evening and they had live music. The singer even played Irish songs as well as more popular selections--hopefully, this guy will return. The ambiance both outdoors and the indoors was very relaxing and all of the decor goes along with the Irish-Pub-in-the-Mountains theme. The owner really cares about locals and provides free meals to evacuees and first responders. read more

Newly opened.... Incredible atmosphere in this authentic Irish Pub. We'll be ringing in the New Year here.... at 5 pm- because it'll be 2024 in Ireland! Food is amazing- truly homemade ! read more

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We came on a Friday night and there was live music...had to ask to be moved outside as the settings on the Amp were awful and there was a lot of feedback. Once outside, the tables were broken and the music was still unbearable. Asked the manager if the volume could be turned down so as to hopefully stop the reverb and he argued with me. Can't say much about the food, overly salty and otherwise bland. read more

the food was bad. I'm sorry but the burger was over cooked, the chicken tenders had a weird taste, and the chicken meal had little to no flavor. the service was pretty good! the only thing was that they took a little while to get our chek. the ambiance was ok. the only suggestion is that maybe they put a bug lamp outside because there were flys around us the whole time!! and also the tables were not clean at all. sticky and drink rings all over. read more

Great food and service. It has a relaxed atmosphere and they pour a proper pint if that's your thing. Will definitely be going back when I'm in the area. Support the griffin! read more

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A nice little downstairs pub. The Guinness was cold and the service was friendly. I had the burger sliders. The buns were a little stale, and the burgers were tough and dry. I'm quite sure they weren't Waygu like it said on the menu. We also got the salmon which my wife said was very good. Overall, meh. read more

"Irish Pub" with Irish Nachos and Rueben Wonton's but no Bangers or Boxtys?!? Service is always great and it's a nice quiet and chill place. No sports bar vibe like the other "Irish Pub" that's in town. read more

We found this on Yelp and agree that the menu is very limited and overpriced. The location was convenient but main dining room closed when we arrived 7:30 on a Tues night, so we were ushered into the bar area. The fish and chips were excellent, as advertised. The salmon was tasty but a very small portion served with undercooked rossoto and no vegetable. It was a quaint and charming room but with only 2 staff employees besides the host. They did their best but overall this was not a great experience, and overpriced. read more

Very underwhelming. Was hoping for the cottage pie that was seen on several reviews but is no longer on the menu. Settled for the $26 bison and boar game burger, which was quite bland. The Gaelic whisky tasted watered down coffee and whisky. I suppose I expected something more from all the good reviews. The homemade ketchup was the one positive. read more

The big win was my kids grilled cheese at $10 was reasonable. My $27 wild game burger tasted unseasoned and the fries were so soggy. They try to dress it up with truffle but it wasn't happening with the soggy taste that is so pronounced read more

So disappointed in this place. As a resident of Estes it is tough competition in the restaurant business. So exited to see an Irish pub open up. Had the Paddy day corned beef and cabbage. Terrible! Fatty corned beef and dry cabbage..absolutely no seasoning on anything. Nothing authentic except the music which was great. Servers had no idea how to pour a Guinness let alone a black and tan...hope to give them another chance! read more

Service was good. Our waitress was really friendly. The chef came out to chat with us and was also very friendly. The four of us all liked our food. Food items were: Irene's leek & potato soup, twisted chips, baked potato, and Guinness Stew. read more

Thank you again for serving our group so late at night. Everyone there was very kind and patient even so close to closing time. All of the food and drinks were delightful, just looking at the menu you could tell it was the type of place that puts a lot of thought and care into each menu item. If we weren't just passing through for a trip, this would be the type of place I'd come back to many times. read more

We had a lovely meal. The fish and chips were outstanding and the Irish stew was tasty. We really loved the chips.

Fresh food and excellent service! The Fish and Chips were the best ever If you are in Estes is a must stop. We highly recommend it. read more

What a great addition to Estes Park and Colorado. The food was not only quality but exceptional flavor . The server was great and what a treat to meet the chef and owner! Do not miss this place, my fellow foodies ! read more

The atmosphere was delightful and their customers service was excellent. I tried their Burbonaki Salmon and needless to say It was cooked to perfection. Definitely stopping in again next time I visit Estes! read more

The food here was really good. We had the mussels special and the fish and chips. Both were excellent. The batter on the fish was light and crispy. I had the coffe stout beer - yummy. read more

The atmosphere was great and the food was tasty but grossly overpriced ($26 for a tiny burger). When we went to order our dinner (after our cocktails and appetizer round) we were told that they were out of 75% of the dinner entrees. This was still early (6:00 pm). So disappointing -we were really looking forward to the cottage pie and the Cornish hen read more

The people upfront server did not give us silverware at all but their sever are very nice but not really and they did not get the water for an infant the sever is not very great but the sever only gave us one nacho bowl the place is horrible at his job the sever high off CBD gummy. read more

First, the welcome we received just entering was so great. The drinks catered to all tastes. I had a Kentucky mule. Great. The whiskey flights were fun. The food more than easy to share. Our friends had the cottage pie. Loved the flavors. The chef came to visit to hear our input as he was new to the restaurant. We will definitely return! Our waitress was so helpful and fun. read more

The Twisted Griffin was really cool! The decor was very reminiscent of pubs I have been in Ireland. The service was great; very attentive and friendly. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the Irish Nachos (very large portion), the Reuben Wontons were delicious, and the lamb chops were excellent, sitting on top of mashed potatoes with a really good brown gravy. Nice selection of local beers as well as Guiness on tap of course! When in the area, check it out! read more

I will give credit where it's due the rake of lamb was really good and the atmosphere was great outdoor seating. The service was really bad I sat at the bar ordered a cocktail at the same time as my food and I got my food before my drink and I waited 30 minutes. I only got my cocktail after asking for it again, and when they brought the food out they didn't even give me silverware until I asked for some. read more

We enjoyed our meals. They had good flavor and some interesting sauces. We got the lamb, Irish nachos and sirloin steak. The steak came in a broth though and not enough meat. The lamb only three small shanks and mashed potatoes. The Irish nachos were good though. Knocked it down one star cause for $82 total with tip we didn't get enough meat. Portions were small. read more