The Pioneer Bar

2401 S University Blvd, Denver
(720) 536-4802

Recent Reviews

Cathy Vorndran

We wanted to find a new place to watch the AVS game last Sunday. Went in. And sat.........no service. Had to flag someone down. He came back 5 min later and just gave us a menu. We just wanted a drink first. Had to wait 10 more min. Had to flag the guy AGAIN. Got a drink and ordered. Our food sat on the counter for over 5 min so he could go outside and welcome his buddies. So much for finding a new place to watch a game. We will go to our favorite place ( bout time). And we're great tippers!! First time I never left a tip. So you guys suck?

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Eric Marasco

Great little place to grab a few beers and also a fun location near campus.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Queso, Fish Tacos, Chips and Salsa

Heather Griffith

Stopped by after a show at the Newman Center and had a great time. Service was excellent, food was delicious and it was quiet enough to talk and catch up but also relaxed and comfortable. Great end to the night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Nachos

Trevor Fowler

This is the only neighborhood joint that still feels like Denver in the area. Always have a good time and the staff are truly a delight.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marla Barina

I read about this place as being good for a drink/meal; before concerts at the nearby concert hall. I walked in, way too much smoke. The crowd was rowdy. I left very quickly. Found a better option around the corner.

Atmosphere: 1

DB

The Chile Rellenos were JUST like the picture!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Griffith

The staff is always great.The food most of the time tastes really good and gets to us quickly.The margaritas are terrible. They use some sort f mix that does not taste good nor has much tequila. I can easily find another place with similar priced drinks which taste better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

David Antoniolli

Great service, good food and atmosphere. Great place for pre-game food & drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Burritos

John F

Brian is the best darn bartender in Colorado. That bartender gives this whole place a special tier of awesome. Thanks Brian.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Khalil

The nachos dude, the nachos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Nachos, Fish Tacos

Madison Smith

Perfect place for decently priced beer and tacos. I haven’t had tacos this good since I moved here, I was pretty impressed. I ordered the mahi tacos and the sofritas veggie tacos! The sofritas were better than chipotle. The bar is cute - plenty of places to sit and a few pool tables. Service was fine.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

Jon L.

A fun place. I mean, the ambience is primitive, but that doesn't bother me in the least. It adds to the charm. It's Mexican bar food but with a bit more attention paid than just throwing some chips and salsa in a pile. The sauces seem homemade, the tortillas have a nice fresh texture and the meat is properly cooked and well seasoned. Look at the drizzle of crema in some other pics! Props for using crema. Don't use a 13 year old reviews of the fish tacos. One last thing--are the staff young party people? Maybe! But I am here to party so that's not a problem at all. Enjoy the funky vibe and the well made food and have a tequila for me.

Maria M.

The food was great, we had 6 folks who join us. The recommendation is more chile on the Chile rellano please and the tells is we're so crispu.

Joe Ortega

They do not upkeep their pool tables..college kids spill drinks all over them..only one bar tender gets a 5 star review from me. (Emma G)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Michael S

I ordered my drink 4 times from 3 different bartenders. I wasn't in a hurry and understood but felt a little bit less than welcome. It is a game night and I was in the restaurant 1.5 hours before puck drop. I will try again because the staff seemed genuinely apologetic for their lack of attention.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 2

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