Tommy knockers had the best ribs and they were right that you need to reserve them in advance because they do sell out, now I see why. The beans and Mac n cheese were great and we love the barbecue sauce. Jeff was absolutely the best, like their ribs! A shout out to Paul, Nick and Wyatt, all hard working employees. Thanks again for working. I WOULD RECOMMEND. read more

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We visited with a large group, no one batted an eye, they accommodated us with no issue. The server was awesome, she can't get enough stars. Despite being (as far as I could tell) the only server, she anticipated needs and got orders quickly. The food from the kitchen, however, is a different story. My pork sandwich was dry, stringy and tasteless. Yes, I know it's bar food, but still. I'd come here for drinks again, but will eat elsewhere first. read more

Beer selection was lacking, but what they had was good. Didn't try the food, but what went by our table looked good. Service was very good and we had a great time with the other customers. Hope they had a great time too. Loved the dollar bills all over the ceiling. Very good looking place. read more

Creed, as a whole provides such the experience. This small little tavern has a lot to offer in such a small town.

Very delicious, we came here after going on the loop. This isn't a critique, but it made me and my party laugh that the dumpster was right in-front of us. Not a criticism but we had a good laugh about it read more

Had the sliders and they were ok. If a bit light on meat. Also had the "all the meat" sandwich, decent flavor, but also a bit light on the meat. It's $20 for lunch per person -without much in the way of sides. Rated low because of quantity to price. Don't mind paying if we get a value for the money, but didn't feel it here. read more

This is a small, quiet restaurant/pub obviously frequented by locals, but it was just what we were looking for in Creede that particular day. The servers were quite attentive. Not to the point of being irritating, but to the point of us knowing it would not be difficult to get their attention. (A plus in my book.) The food was simple, but tasty. Both of us were completely happy with our orders. We enjoyed a needed respite there and will return next time we are in Creede (next summer). read more

Waiter was extremely drunk around noon in the middle of the week. Probably the most embarrassing, rude server I've ever seen. Couldn't hold it together to serve 3 tables. Wings were undercooked and covered in oil that made the sad chips inedible since they were covered in greasy, gross undercooked chicken oil. Wouldn't come back here if it was the only restaurant in a 100 mile radius. Went to kips down the street immediately after and the service and food quality was night and day. Tommy knocker tavern would get negative stars if possible, server needs to be fired read more

Great little town, cute little old timey restaurant. Food was just ok. The pulled pork was dry.

Wow, what a waste of time. The service staff is very friendly and helpful, however the food is a complete waste. Can tell the food is several days old, not seasoned properly and overall disappointing. Further the drink machine must have some filter issue, as all drinks no matter water, or soda have a funny taste. The wings also appear to have come from a rubber chicken. Would not recommend. read more

Bartender was high on a Saturday night during peak season. However the place was empty. Not surprisingly , they had no food despite the fact it is advertised as a bar and BBQ Restaurant. We turned around and left. Much better places in Creede. read more

Stopped in here after our day trip to Creede. After hitting the completely ice skating rink we decided to stop in here for some lunch! Was pretty good... being from austin Texas it's hard to beat bbq for us. But yeah this place had a lil bit of magic tavern charm and we left w full bellies. read more

The food was just ehhh...I had the Okey pulled pork sliders. The pork was good, just not very flavorful. The Hawaiian rolls were baked too long and were dark brown and crunchy. The male server was a little abrasive and rude. Did not even offer ice in drinks. The female server was amazing and friendly. She brought us cups of ice for our drinks without us even asking and was cheerful. The ambiance is a tavern like ambiance, so laid back and enjoyable. read more

Good place if you ain't in a hurry. $16 sandwiches are good to split. Slaw was good and the beer was cold. No frills.....just an old bar with good food and friendly folks. I'll be back for sure! read more

Waiter was drunk. He even took a shot right in front of us. Shocking but not offensive to us. Was out of a lot food items. Despite this, was that bad of an experience. Lol read more

Once you manage to make it up the huge front step it was okay, we found the handicapped entrance later. I was disappointed that most of their tables are tall and we had to spit up our party because there weren't enough short chairs for all of us to sit together. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich which came with coleslaw on top, I asked if I could get on the side and was informed they can't do that. Beans were good with a nice little kick. Pulled pork was good but cold, I'm not a fan of cold BBQ. read more

Best meatiest tenderest ribs ever! And the Okie Pokey pulled pork sandwich was the perfect balance of crunchy slaw and pickles and savory tender meat. Highly recommend Tommyknocker Tavern! read more

our server was top drawer. Wonderful smile and wonderful responsiveness. Sadly, the green chili cheeseburger recipe is nowhere near as good as it was two years ago. At that time it was cheesy and had strips of mildly warm green chilies on top. With some green chili sauce. This last visit it just had some kind of green chili gravy on top and was not satisfying. If it weren't for our server I would give this place one star. The guitar player and fiddle player in the corner were very good. Enjoyed their music. But we couldn't sit outside as their amps were way too loud. In fact, we had a hard time visiting with our friends at the table inside. Perhaps we should have sat in the bar. read more

Had a couple of beers up on the back patio. Service was ok, downstairs bartender was gruff, impatient. Patio was nice.

How am I supposed to eat a salad with this baby sized fork?! And when I asked for a real fork, she said she didn't have any! Is it any surprise the other three people finished before I was 1/2 way through the salad. My wife saved me in my frustration by asking the waitress for a To Go box. read more

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The food was hot and delicious! The service was the friendliest in Colorado thanks to Brian and Rachae!!! It was alright, alright, alright!!!!!!! read more

We're on a "no destination" retirement RV trip for my husband and stumbled upon this little gem! What a neat place. You can tell, even during the off season, this is the place to be. It was packed, people were friendly, the one waiter was working his tail off and doing a great job. I got the Okie Pokey (fitting for this Okie to get) and it was fantastic. The Banker, brisket nachos, and the (I think it's called) Tommyknocker club was ordered by the rest of the party, and there were no complaints. Would love to see this place in the middle of summer. read more

This is the first bad review I've ever written about a place. The special- The Honeywagon was basically ground up hot dogs and the coleslaw was horrible. I've never had bad coleslaw before but the cabbage was either really spoiled or the dressing was sour. read more

I planned a road trip for my friends visiting Colorado. I squeezed Creed into our adventure because of it's rich history and peculiarities. Everything was amazeballs until we came to this establishment. The food was on point, everyone was welcoming and friendly with the exception of the bar tender lady. We felt uncomfortable when she singled out one of us calling her "the cool one" followed by preferred treatment. This put the rest of us down because we were looking for an experience. We felt immensely rejected and belittled. We tried to ignored it as the other workfellows were kind but she made it evident we were unappealing. I walked out of that place depleted. read more

Not impressed... ordered the Caldera sandwich and mac&cheese.... the food was cold and bland, service was mediocre, ALL the tables were packed (no social distancing or masks required) and the staff that did have masks? Either hanging off an ear or down on their chin .... NO ONE was wearing them correctly. Won't be back. read more

Food very good Atmosphere- perfect!! People watching -- the best!! Service =zero Save some of your leg muscle from hiking inspiration point-because after they bring you your first drink on the second floor balcony (which is an awesome place to sit) - you will need to walk down stairs to get anything else you want - another drink? Go down and get it yourself - dressing for your salad? Go down stairs and get it yourself read more

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Best bar in Creede. You must like a good pour and a great shot at this place. Awesome bartenders especially the guy with the ponytail.

Always great sandwiches and friendly service! Sit up on that 2nd story patio and enjoy that Colorado air! Highly recommend!

The other restaurants in town had over an HR wait so we came here. At best I'd call it bar food. The soup of the day was minestrone that tasted like out of the can and super salty. My salad was tiny and was not fresh either. Waiter was great. Food was sub par. read more

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Major service issues and nachos worth $3. Way over priced. Too bad, was recommended by others.

This is a quaint, rustic bar and bistro. The seating is more than meets the eye. Upon entering you see limited indoor tables but there is patio and upstairs seating to accommodate. We were a group of 11 and split to two tables. Most ordered hot sandwiches and two ordered 1/4 slab ribs. None were disappointed. The bread was fresh and portions generous. The service was friendly and attentive. Pricing was reasonable. read more

Tuesday ribs. Very good. Much better than most rib places because they were cooked fresh. The two of us shared a full rack and took half home. Baked beans were very good. A little spicy but we like spice. Some people wouldn't care for that. Potato salad went well with the beans. Lots of people came in after 12 so they had to go out back or upstairs. read more

Women's bathroom disguising. Toilet back is off. Sink has a hole on side. Bathroom not cleaned. If this is the bathroom filth, what is their kitchen like? Also menus were old and dirty too. Food was good - but really, they could afford better upkeep. read more

What a dump. Had to hunt.down a waiter. Asked for beer on tap and was told they.were all flat. Asked for a light local beer and was told they did not have any. The menus were shop worn and dirty. Needless to say, we got up and walked out. read more

Delicious! We stopped in after a 4-day backpacking trip in the Weminuche winderness for our Return to Civilization Meal. We sat on the patio (there is an upstairs and downstairs patio) and enjoyed some drinks and sandwiches. Word to the wise - stick to the barbeque. This is obviously their specialty, and the rest of the menu won't really blow you away. We each had a barbeque sandwich and they were incredible. The sides were just average (the mac and cheese is literally Kraft), but they were inconsequential next to those sandwiches. Damn those were good. The ambiance was quirky with a touch of potentially-drunk-owner, which is exactly how I like my taverns. Very cool spot, I'll be going back if I find myself in Creede again! read more

Awesome ribs and sandwiches! Ribs are on Tuesday night and some holidays, but you need to call one day ahead to reserve your rack! Full bar. Great atmosphere too with live music every Wednesday in the summer. Tommyknockers is an institution in Creede. Don't miss it! read more

Super-cazh restaurant with creaky floors and lots of old stuff on the walls. Place was nearly empty on a Saturday at noon but getting to be past busy season I guess. BBQ sandwich was no-frills but pretty tasty. Coleslaw was sorta just shredded cabbage -- dry as a bone. I don't often expect too much from coleslaw but a little bit of moisture is table stakes! Pretty limited tap beer selection but they did have a local Alamosa amber that wasn't bad. read more

I would love nothing more than to give this place 5 stars! Been coming here every summer for many years. Great bar, great rooftop seating. They seem to run out of stuff a lot. Out of ribs and wings on a Tuesday at 6:45. They may be the only restaurant left in the US who took salad off the menu. Also the waitstaff and bartenders were not wearing masks. Food is pretty good when they have it. Come for the music and atmosphere if you can put up with the rest of it. read more

This bar is awesome. We went to Creede in January to check out the town during a "recovery day" from skiing. Found out everything in town is closed for the winter except for...Tommyknocker Tavern! Was told by the bartender they are open every single day of the year. The bartender was fantastic, sandwiches were great, and the atmosphere is perfect for drinking some Colorado beers on a chill afternoon. If your nearby, it's worth the scenic drive. read more

Great BBQ and friendly staff. The Okie Pokie pulled pork and Honeywagon mixed meat sandwiches were awesome. This hidden gem was a great find. We also liked the baked beans and cole slaw. All six people in our party gave the Tommyknocker Tavern a thumbs up. Also, the town of Creed is a cool old mining town to visit! read more

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