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538 E. 17th Ave. Denver, CO 80203

303-830-9210

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BEST BOWLING ALLEY IN A BAR
Award Winner 2006

Cuisine(s): American, Bar Food

Hours: Sun,Sat 10am-2am, Mon-Fri 11am-2am

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities

Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Like the other Taverns, the Tavern Uptown draws a sizable nightly crowd from the surrounding neighborhoods. Those twenty- and thirty-something professionals pack into the dark bar and expansive back patio for drink specials, televised sporting events and socializing. While many come just for the beers and the party -- which is more mellow Uptown than at the Downtown counterpart -- this Tavern also does a substantial dinner business, serving up a menu of American classics. It also has a popular brunch, when those who spent the previous night getting plowed can return to the scene of their undoing for eggs and bacon and a Bloody Mary.

Sunday Funday Drink Special

Every Sun.

$3 Bud/Bud Light drafts; $4 Three Olives Vodka drinks, $1 sliders, $.50 wings, $10 large pizzas all day

2006 | BEST BOWLING ALLEY IN A BAR

The Back Alley, a tiny, two-lane bowling alley tucked at the back of the Uptown Tavern, looks like it was made for munchkin ravers. But "Thunder Bowl" is a genius alternative to darts or Golden Tee. Each glow-in-the-dark lane can accommodate six people, and the bowling balls are just five inches in diameter and weigh only 3.5 pounds -- which means lifting one is almost as easy as raising a full mug of beer. And no bowling shoes are required on these hardwood floors. Although alcohol greatly... More »

The Tavern Hospitality Group celebrates March Madness

By Patrick Langlois | Tue, March 13, 2012

The Tavern Hospitality Group is hosting a contest in conjunction with March Madness at all of their locations (538 East 17th Avenue, 1949 Market Street, 7401 East First Avenue in Lowry, 5336 DTC Boule... More »
Uptown Tavern

By Drew Bixby | Thu, January 31, 2008

Like many young smokers, I don't mind the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act — the smoking ban, as it were, that took effect in this state July 1, 2006. I recognize my filthy habit as a phase, one I will (hopefully) leave behind once I'm a parent and a... More »
Drunk of the Week

By Patrick Osborn | Thu, June 02, 2005

The Institute of Drinking Studies would like to congratulate Westword on the best cover we've seen since we started dragging down the collective IQ of Denver. We're referring, of course, to the May 19 issue featuring the backside of (we sure as he... More »
Drink of the Week

By Julie Dunn | Thu, February 13, 2003

The Uptown neighborhood, which was one of Denver's wealthiest in the late 1880s and one of its grungiest eighty years later, has made a strong comeback, attracting an eclectic mix of fashionable restaurants, bars, markets, condo-dwellers and dedic... More »

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ipsenb | Aurora, CO | 20 Reviews

| Tue, August 24, 2010

Great happy hour place. The food, while a bit pricey, is very good. Lots of people, very lively.
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ottrimble2 | Denver, CO | 33 Reviews

| Wed, January 19, 2011

Lexie's Birthday Party!
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kristinn1 | Englewood, CO | 1 Reviews

| Mon, July 12, 2010

New Patio in garden area with additional seating! It looks amazing! Glad the extra space was added to the patio.
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Main Menu

Starters

$10.50

Tavern Spinach And Artichoke Skillet
served with herbed flatbread, fresh vegetables and tortilla chips

$9.00
Add Spicy Chorizo Sausage $2.00

Roasted Poblano Queso Dip
our hot queso dip with roasted poblano peppers. served with crispy tortilla chips and soft tortillas

$9.50

Poblano Chicken Quesadilla
roasted poblano peppers, pepper jack cheese and roasted chicken folded in flour tortillas. served with fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream

$9.50

Chicken Nachos
refried beans, pepper jack cheese, green onions, chicken and jalapeños. served with sour cream, guacamole and fresh salsa

$10.00

Tavern Tenders
hand-battered tender chicken strips. choice of buffalo, bbq or thai sweet-chili sauce. served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

Salad & Soups
Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Creamy Gorgonzola, Creamy Tequila Lime Vinaigrette, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, White Balsamic, Dijon Balsamic, Feta Italian, Caesar, Asian Vinaigrette, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Avocado, Oil And Vinega

Lg $14.50
Sm $9.00

Mediterranean Steak Salad
mixed greens, kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles, tomatoes and cucumbers in feta italian dressing. served with hummus and herbed flatbread

$9.00

The Wedge Salad
a crisp iceberg wedge served with tomatoes, honey pepper bacon, red onions, candied walnuts and a creamy gorgonzola

$14.50

Asian Shrimp Salad
sautéed shrimp, mixed greens, cabbage, red peppers, green onions, pineapple, fried wonton strips and toasted cashews in our asian vinaigrette

$9.00
Add Grilled Chicken Breast $4.00
Add Grilled Steak $6.00
Add Salmon $7.00
Add Shrimp $6.00

Caesar Salad
topped with housemade croutons and shredded parmesan cheese.

Bowl $5.50
Cup $4.00

House Soups
clam chowder or soup du jour

From the Grill

$16.00

Mile High Burger
two grilled 8 oz patties layered with american cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions with 1000 island on a kaiser roll

$11.50

California Burger
sliced avocado, roasted red pepper strips, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato and red onions

$11.50

Volcano Burger
chipotle bbq sauce, pepper jack cheese, batter-fried jalapeños, honey pepper bacon, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato and red onions.

$11.50

Hawaiian Burger
teriyaki glazed beef burger with grilled rum pineapple ring, basil pesto aioli, lettuce, tomato and red onions

$11.50

A1 Steak Burger
peppercorn crusted burger topped with a1 sauce, gorgonzola cheese, onion straws, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and red onions served on a kaiser roll.

Favorites

$17.00

Pan-roasted Salmon
served with spicy sweet potato mashers, sautéed spinach and a whole grain mustard-orange glaze

$13.00

Beer Battered Fish And Chips
beer battered atlantic cod served with crispy french fries, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and coleslaw.

Lg $11.50
Sm $8.50
Substitute Sautéed Shrim $3.00

Fish Tacos
flour tortillas stuffed with beer battered atlantic cod, cabbage, black bean corn pico and chipotle aioli. served with limes and spanish rice.

$10.00

Tavern Mac N Cheese
cavatappi pasta tossed in our own five-cheese sauce. baked to a golden brown.

$14.50

Tavern Ultimate Mac
the tavern mac n cheese topped with grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes and green onions. baked to a golden brown.

Sides

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Potato Pancake

Tavern Chips

Cup Of Soup

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The Tavern Uptown

538 E. 17th Ave. Denver, CO 80203

303-830-9210

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Every Sun.

2006 | BEST BOWLING ALLEY IN A BAR

By Patrick Langlois | Tue, March 13, 2012

By Drew Bixby | Thu, January 31, 2008

By Patrick Osborn | Thu, June 02, 2005

By Julie Dunn | Thu, February 13, 2003

ipsenb | Aurora, CO | 20 Reviews

ottrimble2 | Denver, CO | 33 Reviews

kristinn1 | Englewood, CO | 1 Reviews

People Who Like The Tavern Uptown