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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 12001 reviews

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Menu
4.0 ★ from 50 reviews

Food was delicious and waiter helped with great recommendations and great service. Great vibes and good views of large screens to watch sports.

A little slow when ordering for lunch. Make sure you order everything with your drinks at the same time as the waiter/waitress can never come back again

Great Avalanche pre-game spot. Food and atmosphere was great. 10min walk to Ball Arena

We come to Thirsty Lion 15 times per year before Ava games, usually all is well. Yesterday, I ordered a Sparks Fly beer and Ramen. I was told you were out of Ra...

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Took a little while to get the initial start of service after that it was good.

Thirsty Lion remains a popular pre-game destination, celebrated for its diverse menu and vibrant atmosphere. While many patrons rave about the delicious food and accommodating staff, recent visits have revealed inconsistency in service and availability of menu items. Complaints include slow service, absent bartenders, and ingredient shortages. However, upbeat servers and enjoyable dishes continue to draw visitors. Although the ambiance can be disrupted by rowdy sports fans, the restaurant's welcoming environment often compensates. With a combination of remarkable and subpar elements, Thirsty Lion is a place where highs and lows coexist, promising both excitement and room for improvement.

Opentable
4.3 ★ from 171 reviews
OpenTable
25.08.2023 - 04:50

The food was okay as was the service. The waitress was nice but not the most attentive.

KateH
25.08.2023 - 04:50

Their happy hour was fantastic, the food was delicious and very affordable. The service was great, and the staff was extremely friendly!

LindaH
25.08.2023 - 04:50

Server was very helpful in letting me know the edamame appetizer could be served with the soy sauce on the side (I have celiac disease). When the edamame came I...

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DionS
25.08.2023 - 04:50

Thirsty Lion Gastropub gift card was given to me for my birthday. We sat outside on the East side of the restaurant next to the water play area at Union Station...

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LindaE
25.08.2023 - 04:50

Perfect patio seating and amazing menu choices. Staff was very welcoming and our server Whitney was great!

Google
4.4 ★ from 3930 reviews
Kayla
09.02.2024 - 20:28

Highly recommend! Our server was super kind, helpful, and had a good sense of humor! Being from out of town, we had some questions, but he was happy to answer t...

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Drew
09.02.2024 - 20:28

Poke salad was very filling and good. We were there towards when you opened. The drink also tasted good but there was close to no alcohol at all. I’d bet there...

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Bob
09.02.2024 - 20:28

Service is very hit or miss, some times it's great other times we have walked out for lack of attention. If they could figure that out it could be great.

Katie
09.02.2024 - 20:28

We’ve shared quite a few dinners here before and after events and the food is always great. The patio is a fun people-watching spot when the weather’s nice as w...

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January
09.02.2024 - 20:28

Delicious!! Ordered the Gastro Pub Burger and Grilled Chicken Sandwich with some of Colorado's Classic Poblano Chili's on top. Showed up New Years Eve. Broncos...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 4106 reviews
Damir
21.07.2023 - 07:08

It was my birthday yesterday, so we went to a place I never been to before. The food was delicious good drinks and they even brought out a dessert and the whole...

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Manuel
21.07.2023 - 07:08

First time great ambiance, sports bar, big place no wait, food, staff and drinks outstanding. Highly recommend it.

Stephanie
21.07.2023 - 07:08

Great food! We ate here twice on a trip to Denver and will make a point to eat here again in future trips. Not only is the food delicious but the atmosphere was...

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Nicole
21.07.2023 - 07:08

My dad celebrated his 87th birthday yesterday and we went to this place...the food was great and when I told the wait staff that it was his birthday, he got a f...

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Kylae
21.07.2023 - 07:08

The food was above average bar food (the fries were seasoned exceptionally well) and the outdoor patio looking over at the fountain was a nice view. I would go...

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Gastroranking-us
3.7 ★ from 3226 reviews

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