Cherry Cricket

So for my birthday last night we decided to stay local and head to the Cherry Cricket. After having a good first experience at this semi-dive bar we decided to head back. The first of the many turn-offs to this place happened when one of the girls we were with (28) had forgotten her id, so instead of her heading back home she just decided to not drink at this place. UNFORTUNATELY the staff at the cricket did not "trust" us so they had one person at all times stand in the corner of the outside patio and shadily watch us. Needless to say it was rude and did not allow anyone to fully enjoy themselves. Things like "dont try anything" and "we'll be watching you" made us feel as though we had done something wrong from the second we arrived. The night ended when the girl we were with was informed she had to leave at midnight bec/ they were no longer serving food and she was deemed underage. Place made us feel unappreciated and as though our business was not welcome there.

This bar has great ambiance, and it located in my favorite Denver neighborhood. We watched the soccer finals a few years back the first time I had been there, and it was a perfect spot. The drinks were good, plenty of TVs to watch the action, and an overall jovial crowd made for a grand time. Cherry Creek dissolved away, and we were in England throwing back a few pints with our best buds. The only drawback was lack of parking in the area. But it won't stop me from bringing everybody I knowwhenever I can! Bottoms up!

Seems mellow and laid-back, especially for the Cherry Creek area, with decent burgers and the like. Crowded. Parking could get tricky here. If you want to spend a night of dinner and other activities in a less yuppie-fied area, you might want to try something closer to downtown Denver or west and northwest Denver.

This is one of my favorite places to get a burger and a brew. I have eaten here several times and the wait times have always been reasonable, and the food fantastic. Remember, that it is bar and everything will really be ok. I always get the Cricket burger with smoked cheddar and some fries or onion rings to share with everyone. Last time we tried the mac and cheese bites and they were really good. Fried food heaven.

While the food is well done, the service makes the experience not worthy of repeating. I even gave the Cherry Cricket a second chance and once again they blew it. The second time we didn't even actually eat there. We stood at the door waiting for someone to seat us for ten minutes, we were completely ignored by every member of the wait staff for that entire period, not one word was spoken to us even though we were frequently walked right by. And when the dim witted hostess finally arrived, with no explanation or apology, she asked us if we wanted to be put on the list, as though maybe we were standing there for our health, only after asking the people who had walked in the door right as she walked up (as in ten minutes after we did). I don't mind there being a wait on a Saturday night, but the complete lack of competence is inexcusable. Their wait staff leaves much to be desired.