Wow, what a great find here in Monument. This is a distillery and craft cocktail spot. Very…read moreimpressed with the cocktails and the spirits, speciality is gin but also have vodka and other liqueurs. The strawberry-ginger gin is very awesome and unique. I also had a bees knees, one of my favorite cocktails and it competed with my favorite bar in San Francisco. They also have flights and so yummy. Come and check this place out!!

This is a great place to chill for a beer and maybe play a few games but keep in mind - small…read morekitchen so long wait for food. Went in to kill some time and there was a party in back which kept ordering pizza's but the kitchen couldn't keep up with the even and other orders... It was ugly but thankfully I was only here for a beer and shot. Mas kudos to Cameron who literally took care of me I'll be back for sure and eager to try some eats next time

This place is AWESOME. I'm new to the area and was looking for relatively affordable things to do…read morewith my five-year-old, I drove by and noticed this had yard games like giant connect for as well as pinball and arcade games inside, but I was a little daunted by "pub" in the name, but I'm so glad we gave it a shot! You can pay $15 for the hour of pinball and other classic games like the original super Mario, and then there's also games you can play for a dollar per token in the second room, which opens up to the beautiful patio! The man there today named Tim was so so kind and let the kids play at will, and me and my friend enjoyed a beer while they ran around. It was a perfect Wednesday afternoon trip and we will totally be back! Today was more of a kid focused event, but my hubby and I are huge on whiskey and the selection here was insane so we will definitely be back for a date night! I asked the gentleman and he said they don't do live music there, but man what a lovely patio if they did! I checked out the menu and it was mostly bar snacks and nobody in our group was hungry so that will definitely have to be something we try next time also! Very clean bathrooms, overall very clean facility and super super friendly service:) 10000% can't wait to go back!

One of the few places you can get great food and great drinks…read more The cup of bacon and the fried cheese were both great starters. The fried cheese is very different from your other standard cheeses or mozzarella sticks. The cheese is much more firm with a light fry. The cup of bacon is fatty, salty, with a tiny bit of sweetness. The ricotta gnocchi bolognese has some amazing fresh gnocchi. The bolognese sauce was okay so it's a fine dish but I probably wouldn't get it again. The duck poutine has delicious fresh fries that end up crisp topped with tons of cheese and gravy. Not a lot of duck, but a great poutine overall. Every item is always a treat and unique and makes me want to try the whole menu.

The place is laid out with plenty of tables and booths plus a sizable bar in the center of the…read morerestaurant with seating on both sides. I went solo and decided to sit at the bar where they had three bartenders that would rotate with all the customers making it very efficient and great coverage. The food was very inventive; not your typical fare even for a bistro. I started with the lobster tater tots that were served with ranch. He had the perfect amount of seafood flavor and a super crispy outer; I would recommend. Next, I had the ginger pork and crispy rice dish. This had a large helping of pork that did well with the Asian flavors and that crispy rice for texture; I would recommend. My final was the miso butterscotch tart. You can't go wrong with a dessert that has butterscotch, Biscoff, marshmallow and miso. The only criticism I could make was that the tart was pretty loose, but that did not take away from the flavor. To drink this place has lots of beer taps, a good selection of wine and plenty of interesting cocktails. I chose to have a couple beers and they were both very tasty. I would like to come back with additional people so that we could try more of the menu items. Unfortunately, it is an hour away from where I live, but the next time I find myself down in the springs, I will return.

Speakeasy trophy right here. Great little find in a nondescript alley downtown. We were…read morerecommended by the staff at the Shrunken Head Tiki Bar across the way. The atmosphere exudes late night conversations over craft cocktails and Shame and Regret did not disappoint. The bartender recommended a few great cocktails featuring local Colorado options and we had great conversations with a few fellow travellers at the bar. Speakeasy memories made right.

Dark moody bar in the best way. Waitress was super nice and attentive…read more Check online for current food and drink menu as everything I saw from review posts was out of date. Lots of cocktail options and about 6 food options.

What an awesome concept for a highly enjoyable evening! We entered The Rabbit Hole through a…read moremysterious subway entrance protruding from the downtown sidewalk. It was so delightful to encounter such an enchanting subterranean bar and adjoining rooms and hideaway booths all embracing a whimsical Alice in Wonderland theme. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were busy but impressively friendly and attentive. The food coming out of the amazingly small but organized kitchen looked so impressive - definitely something we would try next time! We had and Ol' Fashioned and of course tried their signature drink, The White Rabbit: Our Signature Martini: Vanilla Vodka, Coconut Rum, and a Dash of Cream, Topped with a Flaming Marshmallow. The White Rabbit was spot on, such a treat and not too sweet.

3.5 stars, edging down to 3…read more Stopped in for happy hour and sat at the bar. The bartender was fast and friendly, but it felt like the bar got a little overwhelmed. If you're sitting at the bar you can see the window where your food comes up -- our salad and fries both sat there about ten minutes before anyone brought them the ten feet over to us. Not a huge deal, but it's a little cruddy sitting there thinking "I'm pretty sure that's ours" and waiting. The ambiance is very dark, with a lot of stairs up and down -- you head into sort of a basement-type area. Everything I saw was clean and nice. It's a cool, funky spot to take a date or hit for happy hour, so the vibe and ambiance are definitely spot on for that. Signature cocktails -- all fine. Not the best thing ever, but solid. I'd have them again. Side salad -- good. The ranch is made in house and very flavorful, and the salad was actually loaded with veggies. French fries with garlic aioli -- a bit of a letdown. We didn't even finish them. They came out okay, just a little dry, and the aioli itself wasn't very good -- we didn't really like it. Pro tip: The entrées looked pricey, which is why we stuck to snacking at the bar -- and after the fries came out, we were fine calling it there and eating elsewhere. Overall, would recommend for happy hour, and would return.

Before coming here I had read quite a few of the one-star reviews, so understandably I was a bit…read morenervous. Fortunately, unlike what many of those reviews claimed, the service was exceptional. We came in very casual clothing (nothing even remotely fancy) and were not treated any different than those who came in suits. In fact, the service was so good I can confidentially say this may have been the best service I have ever had in a restaurant. Every employee, even those outside of our server, were very willing to help even if just overhearing one of us mention a problem. Our server, Josh, was so good at anticipating exactly what we needed and had great reccomendations to improve our experience, and was very respectful. The food was lovely as well, I ordered the ribeye and it was very tender (cut through like butter), flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My drink was a mocktail mule, a reccomendation from our server, and it was GREAT. For dessert I got a strawberry mousse and it was so delicious I found myself using my fork to scrape out every last bit of it from the cup. The prices here are quite high: for a bill of 4 drinks (malbec wine and mocktail mule), 2 appetizers (popovers and fried goat cheese- a great combo), 2 steaks (ribeye and filet mignon), and 2 desserts (Yuzu black sesame cake and strawberry mousse), ended up as a bill of about $250 before tip, but it was definitely worth it. This isnt the kind of place id say you go every week, more of a place for a special occasion, so the prices feel a bit more rational, and the atmosphere definitely makes it clear this place is fancy.

Had a dinner meeting with a coworker and we decided on Cowboy Star based on the solid Yelp reviews…read more It absolutely lived up to them! The atmosphere is upscale but still warm and comfortable. We decided to sit in the bar area rather than wait for a table in the main dining room, and I'm glad we did. Joel was our server and he was fantastic. He gave us excellent recommendations for both food and wine and was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. Having a great server can really elevate a dining experience, and Joel was exceptional. We started with the Hamachi Crudo (4/5) and Shrimp Cocktail (5/5). Next was the Local Greens salad 5/5, which completely blew me away. The goat cheese, fresh herbs, and dressing were perfectly balanced--so much flavor for what sounds like such a simple salad. For our entrée, we shared the bone-in ribeye 5/5, which was more than enough for two and cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere, excellent food, and outstanding service. Cowboy Star is officially my new favorite restaurant in Colorado Springs!

We overall love this place! Great place to get good drinks and food. The impossible tacos were…read moreawesome! I just have 2 areas of improvement: the taco plates are pretty small and only come with 2 tacos. That's not a lot, especially for the price. Also, if you're sitting outside, one side of the table will be staring directly into the sun, which is very intense. Most couples sitting outside were on the same side of the table to avoid the sun. It would be nice if they had more of a covered area outside. We had to sit outside since inside was full.

This was such a great place when they first opened and amazing deals for teachers, 1st responders…read moreand military...then it became like $9 for a beer and all affordable crappy bar food was gone and it was expensive crappy bar food. Everyone wants a great deal on a few beers and some semi-decent bar food, to exaggerate, but we are not all sucker tourists coming to see a mediocre concert!

Went to this bar once and absolutely loved it! Tried to go back this last weekend and online said…read moreit was open but the doors were locked. Was so sad :( We tried to go at about 8:15

My husband and I were excited to try our this new Springs Downtown bar. Upon entering it first…read morelooks like a small bar. The bartender told us that the rest of the bar was downstairs and was just waiting for a table to open up. An owner was there and really took the time to talk to us and tell us about the bar, you could tell he was really passionate about it and I loved his vision. We were then seated in the downstairs area of the bar. It had a very moody, dim Speakeasy Vibe. I had heard about the espresso martini and wanted to give it a try. I noticed that there was music playing but very low and I could almost hear everyone's conversation which wasn't a horrible thing although I think good music always helps the vibe of a bar. Our drinks came and the presentation was beautiful, but I just could not sign off on the taste. Just wasn't my bag of tea when it came to an espresso martini. Being a bartender myself I have had my fair share and trust me I wanted to love it more. It felt as if the bar as a whole was missing something, although I could not quiet place it. I'm sure with the growth and popularity of the bar, it will iron itself out as everyone was very nice and I do love a good Speakeasy Vibe.