Service was friendly and very helpful The Moscow mule, Rocky Mountain oysters, and tacos all were awesome! Will be back the next time I visit Colorado. read more

The Arvada Tavern - Rocky Mountain Oysters - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The Arvada Tavern is the most beautiful business in Arvada. Waitstaff and bar staff have always been lovely and the food and drinks are so unique and creative and delicious. Tiki Tuesday is my favorite event. I still haven't gotten to explore the whole place, I'm hoping to do that sometime soon! read more

This place is truly bar atmosphere, no big TV'S, elegant booth, friendly staff's, exelence kitchen Chef!!!! Looking forward to come here again for weekend read more

The Arvada Tavern - Cautivo Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina & Tivoli beer last but not LEAST Jeremy, Josh & Jerry was OUTSTANDING SERVICE. - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Awesome service, great atmosphere and amazing. Dexter was phenomenal, awesome drinks!

The atmosphere of this place is fun and the service is fab. We went on tiki bar night. So fun and people dressed up and everything. Apparently they do that every week. I had the Cuban sandwich. It was not delish. Kind of felt like I was giving myself a stomach ache during each bite. I only ate about s fourth. Thankfully my table got the pretzel so I ate extras of that to fill up. Fun place to go but maybe skip the Cuban burger! read more

I've been going here since "87" when the original owner had it. It has evolved into a good restaurant with hand crafted cocktails. Cheers!

The Arvada Tavern is our go-to spot for our monthly Sewing meetup, when friends are in from out of town, and anytime I want to try a new drink and never be disappointed. The service is ALWAYS great. Our Sewing group is pretty big so we only fit at one large table, and often that means we have to wait as people before us finish up. The servers are super helpful getting us moved and with very little lag in ordering or serving. Our reservation is always honored, even on super busy nights, and we VERY VERY MUCH appreciate the love! I like to play a game with their drinks that I call "Rum Roulette." It doesn't really involve rum, but I will blindly pick something from their specialty drink menu just based on the name to see what they've come up with. I've never been disappointed at quality or quantity of the drink, even if it's something I'd only get once (that's a personal preference thing). I've mostly discovered new drinks I'd might not have tried by playing this, and it's only at the Tavern that I trust the drinks to be this good and worth betting my money on. And the food....oh the food. Just had the catch of the day this week, and it was phenomenal. Potatoes were beyond yummy, the fish was cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of capers and surprises in spices. Even when getting a basic burger or a side of fries, their food surpasses a lot of snooty downtown bars in quantity, taste, and value. Maintaining the quality and exceptional vibe that the Arvada Tavern has is a hard job, and one that they make look effortless. I think we've been regulars for more than 4 years, and we plan on keeping the tradition going for many more. Thank you for giving us an awesome watering hole like no other! read more

I love the cocktails here, and usually the food. We went last night, and had the Chicken Schnitzel...the chicken was good, but you could tell who ever made it didn't care about the dish. the was no sauce on the plate, so it was very dry. There was a side of potatoes with melted cheese, I want sure if we ordered a breakfast item. read more

It was a nice time. Service was just ok. The server never asked if wanted a refill on drinks which we would have said yes to. The music was very loud for the atmosphere. Food was average. read more

When the waiter told me this place was known for its cocktails, he said it with so much authority that I threw down the wine list and took a look at that cocktail menu. If you like gin drinks, I highly recommend the clover club- it was light, a bit fruity, and also so pretty- Gin, lemon, raspberry, simple syrup and egg with with foam art and a simple raspberry garnish. I will come back for that drink. For dinner I had the Beet Salad Carpaccio and the Chicken Schnitzel. The beet salad was a knockout. Anytime I see burrata on a menu I am in, but I have never had burrata served with beets. This was flavorful the cool flavor of the beets, the crunch of a seedy cracker and the creamy burrata were a perfect compliment to each other. The chicken schnitzel was tasty. I was hungry after a long day and the portion was large. The breading on the breast was flavorful and crisp, but not too thick. There was a tastey lemon buttter caper sauce over the chicken, mashed potatoes, and asparagus that tied it all together and made the meal so satisfying. Service was excellent, not over-attentive, but very prompt in seeing that we were waiting to order or needing attention. read more

Arvada Tavern is a historic gem in Old Town Arvada. The food is quite good and the menu changes somewhat regularly. Tonight's meal, a dinner with out-of-town colleagues, was pleasing to all. The only challenge I run into here is finding satiating dishes for my vegetarian and GF friends. Being mostly GF myself, I often have to request substitutes or alterations. The upside is that the chef is always accommodating, which is what you'd expect from a small, quaint place with an emphasis on quality dishes & drinks. read more

Food: 4 out of 5 Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 This place has such a cool, classic vibe. It is totally worth it to go and sip a fancy cocktail. The staff comes across as a little pretentious but maybe that's part of their high class effect. If you want to impress someone, take them to the Arvada tavern. read more

Came here to celebrate passing my real estate licensing exam! Heard they had the best pretzels and cocktails in Arvada! They definitely lived up to the expectation!! Hands down the best soft pretzel and cheese I've ever had! The drinks were very high end and even though we finished our appetizer before getting our drinks, it was well worth the wait. Who knew a Tuesday night could draw such a crowd?! We decided to stay for dinner and had a small situation with my order of the Mac and cheese. The staff was quick to have the manager at our table to take care of us. They definitely went above and beyond to make things right and I would still give them another chance. Although the experience was not a normal one, I would recommend for drinks and apps for sure! read more

We love this place. ALWAYS incredible drinks. The smoked Old Fashioned (they have a specific name I can't remember. Probably from too many drinks) is an amazing drink. They are professional and great mixologists. read more

Top notch drinks and excellent service. This music and noise level and relaxed vibe makes for a great date night at the bar.

Unbeknownst to myself, Tuesday is Tiki Tuesday at The Arvada Tavern. My brother and I came in for dinner and were greeted by a charming girl and sat in the back. The lighting and atmosphere is lovely, as are the serving staff. As it were, Tiki Tuesday includes the staff outfits, the large Tiki man out front, and a treasure map-style drink menu that can be read from right to left in strength and top to bottom in sweetness. It was delightful and fun, however I like my drinks simple. The menu is pretty straight forward, and also small - which is the reason for the 4 stars, only that I keep a pescatarian (and sometimes chicken) diet which proved daunting with the menu at hand. I ordered the macaroni and cheese with a chicken breast. The chicken had great flavor, and was very impressive. The macaroni and cheese, on the other hand, had a strangely sweet taste - it wasn't my favorite, but overall the dish was fine. My brother had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and asparagus that looked phenomenal. He also had a Manhattan, that he said was divine. Overall, great atmosphere and definitely great place for drinks, definitely gonna go back for a different dish. read more

One of the original spots in Olde town Arvada. Great cocktails and atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable and cares.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Don't waste your money eating here - I would have done better with mac and cheese out of a box - I had the skillet mac and cheese w/ added bacon - tasted like macaroni drenched in nacho cheese - I mean - I don't even think the cheese was real . I loved my lavender grayhound . Like I said ; don't get food from here, it's a tavern. read more

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My favorite hang out in Arvada! The lavender greyhound is my most favorite drink ever! We recently went and had a belated birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint. Calamari was superb, love the candied ginger. The fried chicken sandwich was amazing as well. read more

The Arvada Tavern - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

This is our favorite place for date night and I love meeting friends here for drinks. Amazing cocktails, great food and friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

This place is super super super loud and they have a lot of very small tables all very close to one another. Our server was super friendly but the portions are baby sized. I got the Mac and cheese with chicken; very good - but very small. My mom got a salad with shrimp. 3 shrimp is $6. The salad was very small and the ticket for the 2 items was $46. Not worth it, totally overpriced read more

Sat outside and got the brussel sprouts, burger and a lavender grapefruit cocktail. Everything was super good! Burger was cooked perfect, fries were amazing and some of the best brussel sprouts I've ever had. My friends enjoyed their turkey sandwich which was HUGE and vegetarian pierogi. Their little patio set up for social distancing is super cute too! Definitely plan on going back. read more

Lavender greyhound. Just get this and everything will be wonderful in you life. Also get the wings and pretzel. They are amazing. The service is always great. read more

Pork chop and ribeye are absoluteLy amazing by far one of the best places in Arvada! The sides were amazing as well along with the cocktails

My hubby and I have been going here for years and they never disappoint. Obviously the specialty cocktails are amazing but so is the food. We use to go for late night menu but now I guess they just have one menu available until late. Did I mention that the food is amazing???!!!! read more

My son and daughter-in-law go here for happy hour and raved about it. We had dinner and the service was great and food fantastic, and the drinks were amazing. We will definitely be back when we are visiting again read more

When you walk into The Arvada Tavern, you are transported to a different time. From the staff clothing to the decor of the restaurant, the ambiance of this place is an A+. Need to wait for a table? Head into the phone booth and up the stairs to the bar. They have a variety of rotating specialty drinks in addition to the staples you would expect. Old Fashion? Great. Vodka, Gin or Tequila more your flavor? No problem. Once you head to your table, you will see the menu which is short and sweet. A handful of small plates to choose from and about 6-7 proteins for main dishes. We ordered the rocky mountain oysters and wings. Both were outstanding. Never had bull balls? Think calamari like consistency with a great breading and flavor. For our main dish we had the steak and chicken schnitzel. Steak was not the best quality in the world but certainly an acceptable cut for the price you are paying. The chicken was perfectly fried and sat on a lovely bed of garlic mashed potatoes. Wish there were some homemade dumplings with the chicken, but the dish was still great. For a night cap, we ordered a couple (okay a couple of couple) more drinks. If you like Bourbon and smoky flavor, the smoke and mirrors is going to amaze you. I honestly would have kept drinking these until my bank account ran dry or I passed out...whichever came first. All in all The Arvada Tavern is a great spot to enjoy some drinks and quality food. Take some friends, go on Tinder and get a date and bring everyone to this spot. read more

Disappointing? I was excited to try The Arvada Tavern for the first time with my wife and friend, that was in town visiting. We made a reservation on Yelp, which worked well. We were sat right away, but waited about 10 minutes before anyone came by. A bartender came over and welcomed us. Asked if we had any questions? We asked about the catch of the day? He told us it was one thing, but we found out later it was something different. Okay? We ordered drinks, mixed cocktails, solid. We also really liked the ambiance. Good vibe! For dinner we started with some mussels, which were fresh and nicely sized. They were steamed in garlic butter that was made with processed garlic, and way too much of it! We then had a house side salad which was solid, the ranch/blue cheese dressing was spot on! For our entrees, I had the red snapper special, which was served skin on with a lemon piccata sauce served on mashed potatoes with asparagus. Disappointing, that's all I can say... The fish was over cooked, yet the skin was soggy, due to the sauce being poured over the top of it. I was expecting a lemon caper butter sauce that you would get in any Italian restaurant. This was a thick, heavy, bland cream sauce. The waitress was telling us how great it was, so we really thought it was going to be good, not! My buddy ordered the breaded chicken with the same sauce; enough said. We may try again someday, but not in a rush to go back. read more

Great service and seriously yummy drinks and dishes, great for apps and for dining in. Love the atmosphere here too!

Da place is top notch. Food. Bangin. Dranks. Bangin. Bar tenders are at the top of they game. Bonsoir.

Drinks were good, service was good, but my gawd was the pretzel bad. There was nothing "German" or "artisan" about it. It was basically a giant lump of fluffy, flavorless white bread. Even the obligatory salt was lacking. At $13 it was majorly disappointing. Go for the drinks, go for the atmosphere, but dear lord don't go for the "pretzel." read more

I have been wanting to try this place since we moved to Arvada! It is in a great location but You might have to park a few blocks away for parking since it is all street. We got drinks right away and both cocktails were delicious! I was not a huge fan of the menu selection but I went into the night wanting a burger so I didn't mind. It was a good burger but the luxardo cherry spread. It over took the burger and made it very sweet. The shoe string fries were good but they needed something more. The bbq sliders are expensive but it is a massive portion. Service started to decline once entree was served. It took a while to get another round and even longer for the check. I will this place another shot but not for a while. read more

Great spot for out of town visitors! Yummy drink choices! I visited on Tiki Night at the Tavern and they had a specialty drink menu with the most delicious Mai Tai's and also by coincidence a drink in honor of my name :-) The Craic of Dawn...lol Apparently in the Urban Dictionary, Craic is an Irish word for "a person who is good fun/great company." LOVE THAT!! Cheers! read more

My first experience with Arvada Tavern's food was tonight when my wife brought me home a burger with prosciutto on it. Now I loves me some proscuitto, but unless the kitchen actually put salt on this sandwich, it must have been the saltiest prosciutto that ever existed - with the result that the whole sandwich was VERY salty - completely inedible. I've seen that there are lots of other positive reviews, so I have to assume this was a fluke. Never the less, you only get one chance to make a good first impression and they blew it. read more

I was very disappointed tonight with the food. Been here many times and it has always been top notch. Not so tonight. Everything was bland. Even after asking for S&P And sauces. Service was super. read more

Nice bar. It has everything but the smoke. My dad had a very similar bar in the 50's and early 60's. My wife and I are night people and they make a great burger. I always ask for their booths. read more

I really enjoy this intimate setting with excellent cocktails. The food is consistently good, the only thing I would wish for is a few more things to choose from on the menu. The staff is friendly and always provides great service, and it always seems to be clean and well kept. Overall a fine establishment. read more

Updating my review solely reflecting on the cocktails... we visited on a tiki Tuesday where tropical cocktails are a must. My husband went with a mai tai and I had a daiquiri. Something was a little off in both drinks, mainly that I'm pretty sure they over poured. We were expecting to taste the difference between the two and there was none....as a fancy cocktail kind of gal, I was disappointed. read more

I am so bummed out that I did not find this sooner!! Who knew Arvada had a good restaurant with even better drinks?! It was our first time here. But not our last. I enjoyed two different whiskey drinks and a classic French 75. All were made deliciously. My husband had a few gin drinks and was very happy. The food was great. I had the catch of the day and my husband had the lamb. I can't complain on food, but I wish I would've ordered the lamb. The place is cool, retro speak easyish. Somewhat loud where we sat but not overbearing. Service was great and very attentive. Price was reasonable for everything we ordered. It compared to a date night downtown. ($120-150) including 3 drinks each. read more

Delighted by the latest version of this iconic space in Old Town Arvada! They feature a robust menu of craft cocktails each of which features many layers of ingredients, thought and preparation. On the second visit, we found that the carrot Appetizer to be very tasty. Rumor has it they will soon open an upstairs Tiki themed speakeasy, but don't tell anybody I told you! read more