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    The W Denver

    4.3 (60 reviews)
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    Michael A.

    I wouldn't think this is a burger place but that's about all they offer. They have some salads and sharables on their menu but really they offer variations of a "craft" burger. Nice ambiance when you walk in with large windows overlooking Colfax. They have an outdoor area that I guess would open up in the summer time. The bar is long and bright so lots of cocktails to choose from. Ordered a couple glasses of house wine with our meal ($8 during happy hour/$11 during peak times. Not bad for a house wine. The burgers tasted okay but didn't sit well with me afterwards. I had the li'l wig burger which is white cheddar burger, red onion, tomato, lettuce, pickle and their sauce. We also ordered the li'l big wig which is similar but includes smoked pulled pork belly bacon and fresh jalapeno for $3 more. Nice community location. This would be a nice local stopping place if you lived close by and in walking distance.

    Zach P.

    We were looking for a nearby nightcap and didn't want to go to our usual spot. Randomly found this place on Google Maps and it's truly a hidden gem. Very cozy and inviting interior with lots of sports on the TVs. Stacy was such a friendly bartender and seemed to know all the regulars that came by. Bonus points for having parking in the back off of Elm street. We need to go back to try the burgers. Very cool spot!

    The big wig

    I couldn't even finish the burger Spent $40 for burger fries and two high noons Food sucks so bad they squish the meat patty and don't shape it even

    The W Salad
    Nancy J.

    The building on Colfax & Elm in Park Hill that holds The W is a fixture in my memory as a soda fountain inside Weiss Drug Store from the 1960s. Now it holds a bar where the soda fountain was and serves wonderful burgers. The menu is interesting and had many choices that were tempting. We had to elicit help from our server, who seemed more than happy to oblige. Husband settled on the Li'l Big Wig burger, I had the W Salad. Both were yummy. Though I wished the salad had more of the veggies and candied pecans than the lettuce. Looking forward to a return visit -- one where we'll have to save room for the dessert, French Beignets Trio!

    Erin S.

    The W, or as others who have been in Denver fo a while, formerly The Elm. While I only stopped in for a drink, The W has an updated decor with an updated menu as well. The W puts on a good show with the cocktail of the month as well as the details that went into the decorations. Happy hours are short - 4:00-5:30 Tuesdays through Fridays. All day Mondays are Happy Hour as well. The W gives off more of a refined watering hole than its predecessor. The bartender was very attentive and extremely nice. I will go again to try some of their food - many items sounded very tempting. My heart will always belong to The Elm's grilled cheese - if you know, you know! Thanks for a fun experience.

    Kai D.

    The W Denver is one of a kind! The staff is so on it! The atmosphere is very inviting and nice to sit in. The food is great. Can tell that they care about detail here. The cocktails are the best thing about this place. My wife here is holding a living on a pear (her favorite drink along with the grand avenue). I highly recommend heading here for a classy date night. We are going to be the newest regulars.

    Baby Brie craft burger.

    First time here and it will not be the last! What a lovely decorated place and high quality decor with ample space between tables! You can choose between traditional dining tables, communal bar tops, and the inviting bar. I asked for medium and didn't get medium well, medium rare, but MEDIUM! Delicious and juicy patty. The Baby Brie had numerous flavor profiles to keep your tastes buds on edge wanting for more. The thin slices of apple revealed a delayed yet contrasting taste to the rest of flavors. My wife had a delicious "The W" with a juicy burger patty on the side. Since I was the designated driver, she indulged in a refreshing blackberry jalapeño margarita.

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    Guess this place doesn't want business. Hours say till 10:00. Showed up at 9:20 and the doors were locked. ‍

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    Food 10/10, service 10/10, atmosphere 10/10!! This place is amazing and we cant wait to be back. Everyone here is super welcoming!

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    The W is a nice spot! Good burgers, very friendly staff and a good cocktail. Really enjoyed the visit.

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    2 years ago

    Best burger in town great servive and atmosphere. Why does yelp need 85 characters to post a review?

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    Great spot for drinks and good food! Arrived at 6PM and asked for a table for 3. We were quickly…read moreseated at a booth. The place is decorated so cute! They also had their AC blasting which helped cool us off from the heat outside. Our server was great and quickly took our order and received waters. Our appetizer came out pretty quickly and I do want to call out that the guac looked like it was sitting out for some time. Once our 3rd person arrived, we ordered our food and drinks. Drinks came out pretty quickly. The elderflower prickly pear drink was stellar and pretty strong! I would definitely come back just for that drink! Food tasted great! Tacos were seasoned well. I do wish they had spicier salsa options but that's just my preference. I also think the tacos should be doubled up with tortillas because they started falling apart and made it difficult to eat. I ended up just eating the inside of the tacos and left the tortilla. Overall though, nothing bad that would deter me from visiting again. It was a good experience! I would definitely return.

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