Blake Street Vault - Denver

The drink menu primarily features various Moscow Mule options, but they offer some other great beverages too. The Pimms mixed drink (not to be confused with Pimm's beer) was particularly tasty, and my wife really enjoyed the Choco Martini! As for appetizers, we tried the Fried Cheese Curds and the potato skins; however, they are smaller than what we're used to, so I recommend starting with two of each if you're with friends. From the outside, this place may appear to be a dive bar, and it still retains a bit of that vibe from the upstairs lounge. Nevertheless, it has a fascinating history, and we enjoyed our experience! Definitely a thumbs up!

Now, about the Rocky Mountain Oysters for $9: no, they aren't actual oysters; they are deep-fried bull testicles! I have to admit, I was surprised at how not gross they were. The texture reminded me of squid but with a slightly grainier feel. Dipped in ketchup, you could easily mistake them for a large piece of calamari. So, while I was enjoying the game, I was also munching on some unique snacks! It was a great time!

This is a charming little bar with a bit of a divey vibe, featuring a small upstairs area that overlooks the main bar and includes a shuffleboard table. I stopped by for a beer and to play some shuffleboard, and it was an enjoyable experience. While nothing particularly stood out about the place, I did appreciate the cozy upstairs section.

This place was busy and there was only one waitress!!! It's pretty amazing that the server was so on top of things. My salad was brought out exactly as requested (before my main dish), drinks were served immediately after ordering, and our dinners were served piping hot. There was no wait on our check once requested, and the receipt came right away. The server was one of the most unfriendly people I've met in a long time, but she was on top of things and I know she was busy. The food is very good and everything tastes homemade. The drink selection is huge and the place has a fun and old timey feel. Check out the ceiling!!! I didn't use the 15% off my tab coupon I got when I checked in, because I'm going back to use it. Good job Blake Street Vault!

Great music! Great Burger and beer! What better way to spend downtown on a beautiful September afternoon!