Finding a solid spot for a quick pint and a snack before a formal dinner is always a bit of a…read moregamble. My wife and I were passing through town for the night and just looking for somewhere near the Colorado National Monument to kill an hour. Handlebar Tap House turned out to be exactly what we needed. A lot of places claim to have a great beer selection, but end up pouring the same tired distribution kegs week after week. Not here. They run 24 rotating handles, and whoever is doing the ordering actually gives a damn about curating a balanced board. I was stoked to see they had a special local collaboration beer on tap called The Ocho. They brewed it up with the folks over at WestCo Brewing to celebrate their eighth anniversary, and it is a phenomenal, juicy IPA. The pour was absolutely spot on, complete with a perfect two-finger head that left thick lacing all the way down the glass. The hop profile was incredibly bold and fruit-forward. We were really only planning on grabbing that quick beer, but we caved and ordered the beer-battered cheese curds. I can be pretty picky about bar snacks, especially when trying to save room for a big meal later. Most of the time, fried cheese is just a heavy, greasy mess where the breading completely overwhelms the actual dairy. These were a massive surprise. The beer batter is light and super crisp, practically shattering right when you bite into it. It gives way to a perfect, hot, melty pull while somehow still keeping a bit of that authentic cheese curd squeak. We polished off the entire basket in minutes. The atmosphere hits that sweet spot between a lively local joint and a relaxed gastropub. The service was fast, which is crucial when you are watching the clock for dinner reservations, and the bartender actually knew the tap list inside and out. The whole vibe is completely unpretentious. It is just a proper pub doing exactly what it should. If our travels ever bring us back through Grand Junction, I will definitely be stopping in again.

Visited while on vacation in GJ. Fun tap house with plenty of drink options. Got the build your own…read moreburger with the veggie burger. Love places that have vegetarian options! Also got the Mexican poutine fries. Both were really good. The person working was really friendly.

July 13, 2026 - Grand Junction, CO…read more We sat out on the patio with our pup, and I ordered a Hibiscus Margarita ($11). It was delicious, not too sweet, and perfect for a hot day. For lunch, I ordered a Trail Burger with fries ($16), which I split with my husband. We both thought the burger was very good. Nice dog-friendly patio, delicious drink and a tasty burger made for a perfect lunch stop.

Great experience here! We came for a late dinner just before closing. I had the burrata salad which…read morewas great with huge, fried hunks of burrata. My love had the rice bowl which he enjoyed. We also shared a ginormous portion of fries. Service is counter but friendly and accommodated a last minute request even after we had paid. You get a number and food is delivered to your table. Quick turnaround on the food. They advise of last call for food and beer. Atmosphere is fun with outdoor themes like a large kayak and trail like signs. Outdoor seating on their patio as well. Low key and chill with good food and beer; everything I love about a brewery! Street parking so you may want to allow for some extra time to find a space. Meters are free in the evening. Fun area to walk around before or after with lots of cool murals and street art.

Awesome local place! Delicious cocktails, and even better food. Have to try the baker pretzel…read more Delicious flat bread! Will definitely be coming back. Service is wonderful. Great vibe!

Nice place. Hot dogs were good. Bailey recommended a can of beer. It was happy hour. Dogs came out…read moreper my request, onions and mustard. The seemed buns were warm and the hot dogs hot. Service was sparse. I sat at the bar. Sat there 6-8 minutes before the blonde person at the bar said hi. I had to wait another couple of minutes since she was talking to a guy behind the bar and a couple other people sitting at the bar. It sounded like friends, not customers. Eventually, another bartender came on named Bailey. She was service oriented and took my order. She knew I was ready and I think she understood. I was waiting a good 15 minutes before she got on the clock. It's funny how things work out. Bailey took my order of two hotdog, mustard and onions, and almost immediately the blonde bartender, I think her name is Taryn put dirty plates right in front of me. The dirty plates sat there a few minutes and when Bailey brought the dogs out she took away the plates for my request and apologized. When I asked Bailey for the bill, I was surprised to find a charges of $.50 for mustard and $1.00 for onions. I truly love a good hot dog and these were pretty good. I wish they were grilled, but I came to found out this establishment steams their dogs and they are a grill less & greaseless. Very green and I respect that. But a dog deserves a grill. I give Bailey five stars for service. The other person named Tyron, one star.

Absolutely recommend this stop! I was instantly transported from a frat bro loud bar to a chill and…read morepeaceful space with amazing and carefully crafted cocktails. I'd go here every night if I lived here!

Cozy speakeasy style bar with cleverly named cocktails and an exceptional staff to mix and serve…read morethem. Although relatively easy to find, it helps to be aware and look for some well placed clues to guide you to this hidden treasure. Will definitely be back!

A wall of pour-your-own beers...heaven! Very good pizza and…read moreeven better staff! Don't miss this place!

Huge improvement on the wine tasting place formerly occupying the building. Delicious, cornmeal…read morecrusted pizza, large selection/wall of beeers on tap, and when we were there (may just be an occasional thing) they had a bounce house in front which kept the kids entertained for hours.

Good Irish pub food and beer with plenty of selections to choice from. Service was fast and…read moreefficient. I had the corned beef and cabbage which was very filling and tasty. My partner had the grilled salmon and she was loving every bite. I recommend this place for a solid dining experience.

The Irish Sampler has a mix of some good some bad appetizers. The goat and clover dip is great with…read moreboth the pretzel bites and chips. The Irish Egg Rolls are a gimmick that doesn't taste good. The O'Paddy burger has so many great elements that come together to make a pretty decent burger. The horseradish country Dijon with the caramelized onions and beef patty are all great together. I wish the marble rye had a bit more flavor. The goat chips are gimmick fries that look like a goat horn and taste absolutely terrible. They are too large and too starchy and don't have enough salt. Not enough seasoning and just tastes like starchy potato. There's a lot of good here but it's mixed with a lot of bad.

Roots Gastrohub is officially on my list now…read more I first stopped in for breakfast and tried the bison burrito with Rowdy Red salsa, green chilis , and mushrooms because I love me some shrooms. They are straight-up skilled at breakfast burritos. The eggs were cooked perfect -- just enough runny yolk magic -- and yes, I'll always pick runny yolk. I also grabbed Tyler a bacon burrito, which of course I had to "quality control" sample . Tasty too. You really can't go wrong either way. Then after hearing all the comments about their burgers, I had to swing back by downtown Grand Junction at 4th & Colorado . I went with the Tailwhip Bison flat-grilled burger and added jalapeños because, let's be honest, jalapeños make just about everything better. The burger did not disappoint -- great flavor, and the added egg was top notch. The spicy tots were also on point -- crispy, hot, and the perfect side Shout-out to Matt as well. Super nice and great customer service Breakfast burritos and burgers? Yep, Roots is definitely worth the stop. And I've also had their grilled cheese sandwiches... straight-up home runs too Just my opinion -- no feelings harmed in this burrito-and-burger review.

Just had one of the worst burritos I've ever had in GJ. I think there was some egg hidden in there…read morebut it was all about quantity over quality. Never again

Best dining experience in the valley, rivals any Michelin Star restaurant! The creativity behind…read moretheir dishes is unreal: sometimes riffing on age old classics, other times going wild! Cocktails are all balanced and delicious. And the service is top notch. The whole experience is exceptional, so sit back and enjoy!

It's moved from a great dining experience to a quick table turnover experience, and when that comes…read moreat a high price, it's no longer special. We sat down tonight for our anniversary dinner and the place was only at ~50% of capacity at 7 PM on a Friday for the 4th of July weekend. We tried to order an app before dinner while we decided on entrees and wine to go with it, we were told they could only put in an app order at the same time as a dinner order. Really? You really need to move tables that fast on a Friday when it's half full? We've been coming here for years, but the hurried service is now very off putting. When we finished dinner and left just over 1 hour later, the place was maybe 60% full. We spent nearly $300 on our anniversary dinner and were rushed the entire time. The food was phenomenal as always, but the hurried atmosphere takes the fun out of a nice relaxing dinner out. We've been told this is at the direction of the owners and I hope they read these reviews. Péche used to be a special place for an excellent dinner out to savor and celebrate, but now it seems to be a table turnover priority, but of course along with high quality food. That hasn't been sacrificed, like the experience has.