Delicious appetizers and sausages. Be warned that they have really large portions. The three of us shared only one appetizer and none of us was able to finish our entree. read more

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My favorite place in old town. Options in Arvada are limited but this place is great. Go here!

I haven't been in this bar for awhile but now tonight I met a new employee and she was amazing. Morgan killed it. She was the most amazing server I've had in a long time. I will definitely be back because of her service. read more

Great service and excellent atmosphere. Ordered an Old Fashion drink. Wasn't impressed. Cocktails must not be their strong suit. Ordered the Rocky Mountain oysters, so so. Ordered the pretzel, amazing! My friend ordered the rib eye. It was good. Had better. Green beans weren't cooked enough. I'd go back for the service and atmosphere but definitely not drinks or dinner. Maybe just a beer and a pretzel read more

Arvada Tavern has all their bases covered for an impeccable drinking and eating experience. The cocktails are perfect, I recommend the Smoke and Mirrors if you like whiskey. The cocktails are really well thought out and made with love. The food is delicious. I'd go with the stuffed avocado...AMAZING. The environment is classy yet casual and very comfortable. The service is top notch. I've had a wide range of servers and bartenders here and all experiences were perfect. Last but not least you get what you pay for here but I have no problem paying for quality that has remained consistent. read more

The Arvada Tavern - Smoke and Mirrors - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The Arvada Tavern is a restaurant that needs to be added to your list of places to eat and drink. The vibe is romantic and hip. Small and intimate space and they have a venue upstairs that hosts live local bands on Fridays and Saturdays. The service is exceptional, they are all friendly and on top of their game. The Arvada Tavern serves up old time craft cocktails and their presentation is on point. I ordered the Prado, a tequila egg white cocktail: Delicious! My bf ordered the ordered the Suffering Bastard, brandy cognac and gin all mixed with a perfect balance of flavor! For dinner we ended up sharing small plates and each one of them had a unique flavor. We had the German Pretzel, Rocky Mountain Oysters, BBQ Pork Sliders and the Potato and cheese Pierogis. My favorites were the giant freshly baked pretzel and pierogis. I am excited to have found an amazing joint! Looking forward to returning! Thank you for a beautiful birthday celebration!!! read more

The Arvada Tavern - Suffering Bastard and the Prado - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Nice place to have a late dinner or just a drink. The drinks are perfectly made. And the dinner is really good! read more

The Arvada Tavern - Rocky Mountain Oysters, Fully loaded fries, and stuffed pretzel! With a Mai Tai, Lavender Greyhound, and ginger ale to wash it all down - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The food is good (we know from past visits) but they don't have high chairs which is just ridiculous. Arvada is a family focused town. Super surprising a restaurant wouldn't have high chairs. It's not like it's a freaking night club. read more

Love the bands, Karaoke is fun and just hanging out with friends here is a blast! Can't wait until they reopen again after the virus bounces out of Colorado And disintegrates into nothingness. read more

literally had the best burger i think ive ever had here... and ive had a lot of burgers! also our waiter was very personable! the place has such a cool vibe, definitely take u back in time a little.... read more

PROS: -Atmosphere. Cozy and intimate, the Tavern earns high marks for terrific seating anywhere in the house. -Cocktails.Are.Legit. 2oz pours, artisanal ice (including the best crushed ice on the planet), and all the proper accoutrements of a fine cocktail poured to perfection. -FOOD. Delicious and pretty presentation to boot. -Live music. Upstairs, through the phone booth (which makes you feel like you're in a prohibition-era speakeasy), you will find the stage with a full bar, cold bottled water, and a variety of live musical acts. I've seen some great bluegrass bands here. Lately they've had a lot of Jazz Fusion though which isn't my thing. CONS: -Small and loud. Be ready to walk sideways and brush past some butts to get to the restroom. Prepare to shout to hear people at your own table and have orders misheard by servers if you can't speak loudly enough. -Pricey. The prices reflect the quality of the food but it's still a little on the high side, especially for Arvada. -Service. Not the greatest? MOST of the staff are very nice. However, on more than one ocassion I have run into a few snooty/aloof/hipster-y types here who couldn't be bothered to try at all. And that's just lame. -Jazz Fusion. Just no. read more

First time at the Arvada Tavern arrived to watch a friend play in the Vern Neeley Band. Arrived at 7pm hostess said it would be about 20 minutes and she texted me 20 minutes later and we were seated. The The wait staff was friendly and very efficient my wife had salad with salmon and I had Arvada Burger both meals were exceptional and fresh. Had a great time there but be ready for it to be loud still a great atmosphere. Not a couple that goes to bars but I will go back to this one read more

Absolutely fantastic drinks I plan on coming back soon great food great staff, nostalgic location been there practically forever, highly recommend the smoke and mirrors all the food items are great I think I've tried them all! Wish they'd bring back the hanger steak it was fantastic! read more

Absolutely phenomenal. I completely underestimated this place by the exterior- and I had considered going in a few times. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere. Definitely the classiest venue I've been in. A little pricy, but damn, do you get what you pay for. "Not the kind of place you take a girl on a first dinner date. More like the 10th dinner date or her birthday or something so you don't spoil her too hard." Would absolutely go back. read more

Visited the Arvada Tavern last night (10/15) to meet up with some friends that we hadn't seen in years. We were seated promptly on a Saturday night. There were plenty of people in the restaurant, but it wasn't packed. The waiter explained the craft drinks and the menu. We were a little slow to order. When you're catching up with old friends, sometimes the menu gets put aside. The waiter politely reminded us that he was here when we were ready but was not pushy to take our order. The drinks were great. I'm not a big drinker but I was interested in their creations and classic drinks. They didn't disappoint. The meals were good too. Have a look at the menu, it's self explanatory. The service was great. The waiter was skilled in his trade. He made sure we were taken care of, without interfering with our evening with friends. After paying the bill, the waiter made a point of thanking us for the gratuity we left him. We weren't overly generous, just appreciative of good service. read more

This place is hip, and maybe too hip for me. Prices don't line up with product (quality and portion), service is slow, drinks are pretty much fine but pretentiously over-garnished. I don't need a wad of herbs in my drink; a sprig (or even two) is fine, especially if it isn't a muddled cocktail. When it takes nearly half an hour to get anything, on top of all the other issues, it's hard to tell what is most disappointing overall. I do enjoy a tiki night, and old town Arvada is fun in general. read more

An evening of bluegrass and cocktails with friends. Arvada Tavern bar keeps are the best. read more

The Arvada Tavern - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

My wife and I visited here on a beautiful Saturday evening. We sat outside for our first experience at TAT. First of all our server Megan was engaging and guided us through the drink and dinner menu. She made great recommendations and we're glad we took her advice. She was a 5 star herself! We ordered the Chicken and it was fabulous. The owner came out to check on our experience and make sure we were satisfied. Excellent. Would highly recommend. read more

This is one of those times I could just give Yelp a big fat kiss on its asterisks. I can't tell you how many times I've driven by this awesome restaurant disguised as a seedy dive bar. Had it not been for all of the 4 and 5 star reviews on yelp, I would have continued to drive by. The cocktails list was vast and impressive. All of the classics and a few originals. I had a Negroni and a Vieux Carre. Both were impeccably made. The food also exceeded expectations. Pierogi and pork loin were our favorites. Our waitress was the best as well! So vivacious, attentive and easy on the eyes. If you like places like Williams & Graham, Green Russell or Euclid Hall, you have to check out The Arvada Tavern read more

Well, this place is freaking awesome. Some serious cocktails are made behind the bar at this speak-easy inspired bar along the Olde Town strip in Arvada. Even the bar staff have big, fuzzy beards, wear vests, and look like they walked out of a Prohibition propaganda ad (except they would be the 'bad guys' that made the hooch :) I was informed immediately after sitting at the bar that the cocktail menu is constantly changing based on the season and since we are officially in the Summer months, I was able to peruse the Summer Cocktail list. I landed a light yet tart 'tail with Breckenridge Vodka, rosemary, I believe lemon, and a lingering Pine flavor. Sounds weird, but tasted oh-so-good. They even have live music on the weekends and so I am told starting in July - swing dance lessons every Wednesday night. How 'bout that? Pretty awesome, I say! read more

The drinks. Oh my God the drinks. First off, be prepared, as they're stronger than you think and you won't realize it until you're out the door. So good. The service is amazing, quick with drink recommendations and water refills. The place is consistently PACKED, so be prepared to either wait or share a table. Last time I went I ordered the mac & cheese to gorge on in between rye cocktails. Delicious. Also, there's an abundance of bearded men here, which usually makes me add another star. Ah, ambiance. read more

Until a couple of years ago the Arvada Tavern was a fun, reliable dive bar. Then it was partially renovated and became Red Jacks, which wasn't bad, but wasn't great or as fun as it had been. Arvada Tavern in its latest incarnation is my new favorite place in Old Town Arvada (maybe even in the Denver area). We've visited twice since they opened last Friday. The latest remodel is retro-gorgeous and comfortable. There are two TVs, but they haven't been on when we've been there (a promising plus in my book). The music is all old-school standards from the likes of Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. The drink menu is fantastic and the bartenders really know what they're doing. There aren't nearly enough bars around that put so much thought and care into making proper drinks. The food is also terrific. There are several items on the menu that you won't find many other places (fried pig ears and scratch-made pierogis). So far, I've had the green chile mac and cheese and the Colorado red trout. Both were delicious. I had the leftover mac and cheese for lunch at work yesterday and it made my day! I'm looking forward to many, many more visits to this perfect bar. I hope they're in business forever and that the don't change a thing! read more

I am a big fan of Arvada Tavern. I have been here on several occasions and have never been disappointed once. The staff are super friendly and professional and always provide you with the best advice. The cocktails are excellent and strong, especially on Tiki Tuesdays. Some of my favorite dishes have included: The Tiki Tuesday burger with spam and pineapple, the trout is delicious, and I'm always a fun of the green chili stuffed pretzel. read more

Lisa H and I were up in Arvada to meet up with some friends and instead of one of our usual haunts, we headed over to the relatively new Arvada Tavern for dinner. First off, this place just oozes coolness before you even step in, you can just feel it. And secondly, upon entry, you feel your coolness factor rise as well. The jazzy music of the 20s and 30s greets your ears while your eyes are treated to a classy interior of recovered pine and soft lighting. After rising in coolness points, we all took a seat at one of the long tables near the bar. The place was packed to the gills, which I shall take as a good sign. We were promptly received by our awesome server, who immediately took our drinks and made sure to mention the Yelp Check-In special: one free drink with an entree purchase. After looking at the Arvada Tavern's fantastic mixed drink menu, I was incredibly happy with the check-in offer! Lisa H and I both opted for their St. Germain mix: the St. Germain Shandy, an awesome combo of the aforementioned cordial, a kolsch, and lemon. Oh my, this was oh so lovely! The beer menu was very awesome as well, so if you're not up for a martini or cocktail, you'll always be welcomed with open arms by a fabulous brew. Next up, the food! The Arvada Tavern's menu may be small, but it knows how to work it! I opted for the green chili mac-n-cheese. Could anything be better than cheese and green chili? I think not! And boy, this was some good eats! I made sure to share with everyone so they could be jealous of my awesome order. While they may have been jealous, I too was jealous of the fabulous burger Lisa chose and the steak melt my buddy Colan ordered. I can't wait to return to sample some apps and another entree! Old Town Arvada, I'm oh so jealous of you having this amazing tavern in your midst! Fantastic food, amazing drinks, and a cool vibe that can't be beat. I shall be back. SOON. read more

Arvada is adorable. Completely adorable. And this restaurant just makes it even MORE adorable, if that's even possible. I love this retro-themed restaurant. All of the servers and bartenders are dressed in retro-style clothing. The bar has a very classic feel to it. There's a vintage Coors sign in the middle of the restaurant. This place makes me want to pin up my hair, throw on some red lipstick, and rock a classic dress. I just love it. We were here on a Friday night and it was busy. My fiance was hangry ( for those of you not in the "know", hangry is angry caused by being hungry). At first we were told there would be a wait and considered going to another Arvada restaurant, but the hostess, who I think sensed my fiance's situation, decided to seat us in a booth built for a party of at least 6 despite the fact that we were a party of two. We, especially my fiance, were incredible appreciative. Then we sat there. And we sat there. And sat there. Eventually our waitress came over and took our drink orders. My fiance ordered the grilled cheese appetizer. Then we continued to sit there. For a very, very, very long time. Our drinks never came. Our appetizer never came. As you can imagine, this is not a good time for this to happen to my fiance, who, despite being very hungry, had been amazingly very patient up until this point. Eventually a different server stopped by to ask us if we'd been helped. We told him our situation and he talked to our waitress, who has apparently completely forgotten about our order. She came over and was profusely sorry. She offered to buy our first round of drinks, which was very nice. The rest of our experience was excellent. Our server was incredibly attentive. I ordered the potato and cheese perogies and my fiance ordered the mac & cheese. Everything we ordered was excellent, including our cocktails. My perogies were covered in grilled spinach, onion, and mushrooms. They were mouthwatering and delicious. We ordered the apple pie for dessert. Also amazing. Not surprisingly, my famished fiance finished every bite of his appetizer, mac & cheese, and pie. Because our service was so excellent (with one minor hiccup) we added the cost of the drinks into our tip. Arvada is a bit of a drive for us on a Friday night, but we'll definitely be back here again. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is fun, the cocktails are amazing, and the food is divine. read more

Has the best cocktails in Arvada. Their New York strip steak was the best I've had. They used to have the best burger in Colorado: The Olde Town Burger. It had bacon, green chili cream cheese, a fried egg and an onion ring. Bar none: The best burger in Colorado. Then they took it off the menu. I'm hopeful they will bring it back as they rotate the menu regularly. Tiki Tuesdays have a special drink menu only available on Tuesday. They also have live music upstairs. If you can find a parking place it's worth a visit for sure. read more

Really cool place. The drinks are expertly made and the vibe is classic and jazzy, a la Frank and Billie. We enjoyed our beverages and ordered two entrees, the mac-n-cheese with green chili and the chicken schnitzel. Both meals were very tasty, though I wish they'd served more gravy with the schnitzel and also had something other than the fried potatoes on the side, which were somewhat overdone. Mashed potatoes would have been nice. I definitely like this place and will be back to try the pork chops and other offerings. I'll update if the experience deserves to be bumped up to five stars from four! read more

My husband and I stopped in this past Saturday evening for "date night" cocktails and dinner, however we decided to leave after being seated for our meal. We'd never been in before, and my initial impression of the Tavern was good. The atmosphere of the bar is quite lovely, we were greeted by the hostess immediately and we were able to sit at the bar while waiting for a dinner table to open. I enjoyed my cocktail and the bartenders were helpful and friendly. When our table was ready, we received our text and were shown to our table. Unfortunately, the dinner table was EXTREMELY small - tall, round, with 2 bar stools, directly behind the hostess station and front door. Like most women, I brought a purse with me and had no area to keep it aside from my lap or the floor. We had more room seated at the bar. We were brought waters and menus, but refused the water so as not to crowd the table. (I was still trying to figure out what to do with my purse and coat.) As I reviewed the menu, I couldn't help shake my discomfort. The food looked great, but I couldn't imagine trying to enjoy the meal on a table meant for beers and hot dogs - not $20 entrees and $10 cocktails. My husband could sense my discomfort and offered to move on to a different restaurant. I JUMPED at the chance, and we told the waiter we'd decided against dinner. We probably could have asked for a different table but the larger ones in view were all occupied and my anxiety was off the charts - I just wanted out. We left and probably won't be back unless we're forced. Just not our kind of place I guess. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on your seating needs/preferences. read more

The drinks were awesome! Also what they have done with that tiny space is amazing. Food was mediocre but good, definitely more of a place you go for drinks. The only major complaint is they charged us for each cup of regular coffee, which were each more than a Starbucks coffee. read more

I don't really know if I have the words to show how much I like this place. I always try to go out of my way to try new places out. But something about this place keeps me coming back. Well it's not something it's a lot of things. The cocktails are some of the best I've had in Colorado. The food is really good. The staff is GREAT and I really do mean that. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and will go out of their way to make you a drink you will not just like but LOVE. Just check it out!! :-) read more

Yes, I'm a fan! I was rethinking date night even though The Arvada Tavern would be a relatively short drive. The weather was looking nasty, visibility had been lowered, drivers weren't getting smarter. Well, we survived the drive just fine and got rockstar parking. It was a quiet evening, so we seated ourselves at the bar. I immediately noticed the woodtop tables and benches, low lighting, and well stocked bar. I was attracted to them for their online menu of classic cocktails for great prices. My girlfriend started with The Chrysanthemum, a cocktail I hadn't heard of before, but I want to get to know better. Perhaps I'm a sucker for cocktails with absinthe rinses. Great service so far from the bar staff. For dinner, I had the chicken schnitzel and she had the pierogi dish. I asked about the schnitzel prior to ordering due to past negative experiences elsewhere, but they reassured it was great, pounded flat, juicy, and breaded. Sold! It was certainly juicy, lightly topped with juicy gravy, fantastic capers, extraordinary asparagus. It was great and took me back to a great steak in Germany. Funny how those food memories work. I also enjoyed sharing some pierogies too. Overall, we had a great time there. Even chatted up some staff when we heard about the upstairs space where they have live music. That explained the phone booth. We look forward to returning again and trying more and classic cocktails. read more

Went here with my mother and father in law when they were in town. Menu is small, but all the food we tried was good! Service was great. Will definitely be coming back. read more

OK so this is one of those small town treasurers that I found about a year ago. One of my favorite late night/date/night places to go and to recommend. The speak-easy upstairs is what tops it for me. So the break down: The down stairs is Prohibition themed. The bar and the drinks are uniquely designed to give you the old time romantically sophisticated feel. The food is equally rich with a chef the loves to experiment yet stay classy. Great food! OK the upstairs in which you enter through an old time phone booth. A long stairwell that leads to an and bar/band area. Jazzy/blue grass bands play up in this bar area, no food orders and a bit small but such a unique place. The kicker is that they do such a good job of "hiding" the sound you would never know the band was there. You can't here it downstairs when you are eating and even the windows that seeming lead to the outside never reveal the live band playing. Such a cool and fun experience. I recommend this place as a date night, girls night endeavor. Sooooooo amazing and what a find. I am so happy it is in an area close to where I live. read more

Love this place. I've been more times than I can count. The service is great. The food is top notch and the drinks are always creative and delicious. The only drawback is it can be extremely expensive. With meal and a few drinks I typically spend well over $50 a person. But it's still one of my first choices any time I'm in Arvada. read more

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You will not find a better cocktail in Arvada. Period. Food, ambiance and service are all great too. read more

Thought I should write a review since I've eaten here several times & enjoyed it. Food is phenomenal for bar/tavern food & cocktails are out of this world. I suggest the lavender-grapefruit cocktail, amazing!!!! Bartenders are very friendly & awesome!! This bar has been around since the first day prohibition ended, but of course with many different owners throughout the years. Feels like your in the 50's when you walk into this place, with things like an old phone both, cigarette machine, old photos and old 50's music like Frank Sinatra playing with a little new music mixed in. I high suggest you eat here. Very good food for a decent price. Plus, you get a free cocktail with the purchase of a entree (when you check in through Yelp) BONUS!!!! read more

I have traveled all over the US and out side of it for work and in all my travels this is definitley one of my favorite bars. When my girlfriend and I walked in we didnt even knkw where the bar was at first untill we saw the phone booth with a hidden stair case. That alone was awesome. Then once you get up stairs is one of the coolest laid back cocktail bars. We also went on a Saturday night and they had live music. The music was gret and the little venue would make any live music great. Now on to my favorite part, the drinks. There is a long list of cocktails, beer, and wine to choose from. My girlfriend and I got two different cocktails and they were both aome of the best we ever had. The bartenders and staff were all very pleasant and made the whole experience. I highly reccomend this bar if you are traveling in Denver and can only stop one place. read more

The Arvada Tavern - Cocktails, Lavender Greyhound (left) and Almond Rye (right). - Lounges Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I love the Tavern. It started off as just a nearby speakeasy style place to eat food at night, since a lot of Arvada shuts down after 9pm, but has grown into much more. Their food selection is stellar, if not super varied. Their cocktails and bartenders are some of the best in town though. If you want someone to create a drink that you haven't had before based on your flavor profile, they will do that. If you want a well dressed, smart set of waiters to help you find a great evening out, the Arvada Tavern has all of that and more. read more

This place is top notch! I will explain in list form ... ~ High quality food ~ Great tap list ~ Extensive cocktail list ~ Live music up stairs ~ Attentive wait and bar staff ~ Open late on the weekends So the upstairs lounge has been my new favorite place in Olde Arvada. There is live music, great drinks and a fun environment. You can even walk through an old phone booth to get up there, very Sherlock Holmes like! read more

I love the drinks, I love the ambience and the service is amazing. If we stop there they get 5 stars. But the food is consistently underwhelming. Last time we had the Tiki Tuesday tacos with deviled eggs. Everything tasted as if it were made last Thursday. Taco meat was dry and tasteless. The deviled eggs were so old there was a skin that was inedible. I guess this is an after dinner place.... .. read more