Govnr's Park

Great atmosphere, great people and great patio. I suggest you go during 2 for 1 because it is expensive.

Posted 09/25/08

The service is horrible, the food is greasy, and the entire restaurant is very dirty. You'd be better off hanging out downtown instead of this dive bar.

Posted 04/14/08

I had been to Gov park tavern for happy hour, and loved the 2 for 1 beers. It was summer, and the neighborhood is soooo beautiful, making the patio awesome.

Then, I went to catch a Sharks game (not locally shown) as it was the Stanley Cup and I'm a huge fan. The staff was soooo accommodating and went out of their way to get the game up for me. I'll always go back.

It's a very quaint bar with a rich history and a great cozy atmosphere. If you are looking for pretentious people, this is not the place. If you want a great "cheers" type bar, hook it up, it'll be worth it.

Posted 04/09/08

I love Gov Park. It can be quite busy at times, but all in all for a neighborhood bar, it is definitely one of my faves. The food is fab, the service is good (usually), and the happy hour is great. I recently moved out of walking distance to it and can't wait to move back! Thursday-Sunday can be quite busy and sometimes it takes a while to get your drinks, but other than that I have no real complaints. The patio is nice in the summer, and the restaurant inside is SOOOO much better since there is no more smoking!

Pros: Great food, good drink specials

Cons: Busy and noisy at times-can take a while to get drinks

Posted 04/08/08

This is a great place to go to enjoy a few beers and great food with friends. 2 for 1 beer specials are a big plus as is the Super Cold Draft (Coors Light draft that serves beer below freezing) beer. Try the friend pickels. I don't even like pickles but I love these chips. Also, ahi tuna app is wonderful.

Pros: Cold Coors Light on tap

Posted 04/02/08

Governor's Park is a great neighborhood. It is named after the Governor manison which is located in the area. This is a beautiful area of older homes.

Posted 11/13/07

We were a little taken back by some of the previous reviews so hesitated to go in sorry we waited so long. This place has the best happy hour 2 for 1 on the giant beers. my roommate and myself just moved to denver and really have found a new home. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The food is not just typical bar food, huge salads and great sandwiches. It does get real crowded on most nights but they always seem to make time for us. Try the pretzel and cheese dip it rocks

Pros: Home away from Home

Cons: not open 24 hours

Posted 09/27/07

I went to Govs Park for a friends birthday last week. The weather was terrible and God forbid if you can park anywhere in the vicinity of the restaurant. It was crowded and absolutely boiling hot inside - think sweaty mullets and you'll get the picture.

If you like to get 2-for-1 big as$ beers, this is place for you. But you better drink fast because it's so flippin hot in there your 2nd beer will be hot before you get back to your table (if you can even find a table). And if you drink wine, good luck. You'll be hungover before the first sip is completely down your throat. Very poor quality.

I can't comment on the food - I was so disgusted by the heat and the atmosphere alone the only thing my menu was good for was trying to fan myself with air. We left and I told my friend I would be personally insulted if she ever asked me to go there again.

Posted 07/31/07

The staff is pushy and the specials aren't that special compared to other bars in the same style category (divey, sports bar). I've been a few times and there's always at least 3 times as many guys as there were girls. The few girls there were not attractive and definitely members of the junior varsity squad of our society. The only people I know who really like this place are these 2 ugly, classless girls from my office who love to be the center of attention, and go there to get picked up by different guys every week. So, unless you're an ugly girl who wants to attention, or, a slezy guy willing to trade looks for moral flexibility, I would avoid this place.

Pros: I can't think of anything that makes this place good compared to anywhere in Denver

Cons: rude staff, few + unattractive females, avg food, meat market for ugly girls

Posted 07/27/07

Govnr?s Park is a fun bar with great beer specials. However, in the winter they allow smoking on there closed in patio which they always leave the door open too. So not only to you end up smelling like smoke, it is also freezing in there.

Posted 11/27/06

Used to be an ok place to hang out, but its a "has been" now. There was litterally hair in my food and food on my silverware. It's not like I'm a clean freak, but it was discusting!

Cons: Snotty people, NO PARKING at all, pain

Posted 07/16/06

great atmosphere, good looking people, great wings, great lounge area. check it out I gurantee you won't be dissapointed.

Posted 07/02/06

My friends and I went there on a Saturday night, and I could not get over how dirty everything was. The floors, tables, and chairs looked like they hadn't been wiped off in days. The smoke was so thick we were all hacking. The music was too loud, and the guys there were a little "weathered" if you know what I mean. The kicker is when we sat at the bar for 20 minutes and was ignored by the bartender, even though I said "Excuse me," about 3 times. I guess they didn't want our money, so we bailed without spending a dime. I will never go back.

Pros: none

Cons: bad service, dirty, smells bad

Posted 04/06/06

This is the ORIGINAL and the BEST Sports Bar in Denver.

Pros: Good Parking, Sliders, JukeBox

Cons: Crowded

Posted 10/08/05

It's a great after work/happy hour bar. Not great for meeting people though.

Posted 05/07/05

Went out with a few of my girlfriends to Govs Park, which is normally a fun place! After their shift, a couple of the waitresses went to the bar in the billiards area and proceded to get drunk and tried to start a fight with my friends & I because we leaned over to get our beer from the bartender. After a few words with the waitress, the bartender threw my credit card at me and said he didn't want our money there!

Pros: good happy hour

Cons: , terrible parking

Posted 06/30/04

I don't know why guys would like this crowded sausage fest of a bar. It's too crowded and girls are few and far between.

Pros: good specials

Cons: too many guys

Posted 08/21/03

I recently visited Govnr's and was happy to see the changes they have made the past few months. Improvements all around, from the menu to the staff. We had a really great experience and will definitely be making it one of our regular neighborhood bars.

Posted 02/17/03

every time we've gone there, the service is terrible. the food is nothing special and we often get the wrong order. live 1 block from there and have't been there in months, and do not plan to return.

Posted 01/15/03

What a bunch of prententious losers - this place used to be a great neighborhood bar, great place for pool and happy hour...now it's a bunch of wannabies...crap service by equaly boring waitstaff. Just goes to show, people these days are really pretty self absorbed and forgot how to have fun...keep your nine dollar burger, I'll go to Pearl Street.

Posted 12/12/02

Good luck getting a drink. If all you want is to people watch then your fine, however, it takes about 20 minutes to get a drink.

Posted 12/12/02

If you like Denver culture -- that is, you want a laid-back atmosphere with friendly, good-looking people that enjoy beer and junk food, then this crowd is definitely for you. It takes you back to your college days or high school small town America. If you're a yuppie who prefers Martinis to Amber Ale, then you'd better head for 16th Street. This is a dockers type of place -- definitely not a dress to the nines place, but it's a cut above jeans and T-shirts, although they can still be worn.

Pros: Location, Denver culture, Reasonable prices

Cons: No live music, Denver culture, parking

Posted 11/29/02

If you want to go to a bar with a buch of mega yuppies. Then this is your place. You wont find a place with bigger yups and watered down drinks. The guy to gall ratio is about 170 to 2 so if you are looking for guys that are really cheezy that have horrid lines you may do well here, but if you are looking for a lady.... Forget about it.

Pros: Has Liquor, has food, Urban

Cons: Waters liquor down, Reallly bad food, Cheese Central

Posted 11/29/02

This place used to be one of my favorites, but after several instances of bad service, hair in food, etc... It has just gone to the dogs. I suspect the biggest reason I refuse to go here anymore is the fact that there will be 5-10 tables "reserved" for hours before the party arrives. Last time I checked, this was a BAR not Chez Louis. If you want a much better expperience, head to Caldonia's or Paramount Cafe. They are owned by the same company, but are much better.

Cons: Crowded, Meat Market, Bad Food

Posted 11/26/02

Yea, go there if you like to hang out with a self-absored, boring crowd! The only thing more pretentious than the crowd is the waitstaff and bartenders. They act like they're doing you a favor to serve you a beer. Have fun hanging out with the self-loving, obnoxious trust-fund kids.

Pros: None

Cons: The whole place, customers included

Posted 10/02/02

I have been to Govs park more than one time. Never once have I left there no satified with the service, food or beer. This is a must go for any new comers to Denver.

Pros: Good Brews, Good food, Friendly Staff

Cons: Kinda crowded

Posted 09/10/02

Govnr's Park has a great deck where it is fun to just kick back with your buddies and a drink (great happy hour) and people watch.

Posted 08/25/02

great place to meet people and hang out after a long day at work

Posted 08/24/02

i've only been there once, but the appetizer was good and a huge serving for an appetizer - could easily feed 5 people

Posted 08/08/02

It's tough to give Gov's an A plus. Sometimes it's a sports bar sometimes it's a pick up bar and sometimes it's a happy hour bar. Out of the three Happy hour is the best call if you can find seating outside. Get there about 3. The beers are huge two for one is a great special however it can lead to some serious lingering headaches. I think it's combination of draft beer and ventalation.
The food is allright, the best bet is the Mexican food. A little bit of everything but still a dive.

Posted 06/27/02