Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGriffin Tavern
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Griffin Tavern puts Colorado Whiskey on Tap at the center of its drink program, a move that gives the bar a clear identity. Cocktails are part of the draw, and guests note the reliably cold beer. The whiskey list has earned its own reputation, especially through the happy hour page. It's a straightforward bar where spirits lead and the rest of the menu follows.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Colorado Whiskey on Tap, a signature pour that anchors the spirits list. The whiskey list, also promoted during happy hour, is the main reason to visit. If you're in the mood for something else, the cocktail offerings are part of the bar's draw, and the cold beer is a dependable backup.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who appreciate a bar that puts whiskey front and center will find a home here, especially those interested in Colorado-made spirits. Cocktail drinkers and beer fans won't be left out, but the focus is clearly on spirits.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to visit, as the whiskey list is featured then. The bar's reputation for cold drinks makes it a solid stop any time you want a straightforward pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The defining feature is Colorado Whiskey on Tap, a rare format that sets the bar apart. The whiskey list has earned its own reputation, and the happy hour page gives it extra emphasis. This focus on local whiskey, rather than a generic backbar, gives the tavern a clear point of view.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cocktails are part of the drink offerings and are cited as a draw for the venue. The lack of detail prevents a higher score.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are explicitly part of the drink menu.
- — The venue promotes cocktails as a draw for guests.
Standout selections
- — Cocktails as part of drink offerings.; Cocktails as a draw.
Beer
Beer is supported by guest mentions of 'cold drinks' and 'cold beer', indicating a reliable standard.
Menu strengths
- — Guests mention cold beer as a positive aspect.
- — The bar offers a range of cold drinks, per customer feedback.
Standout selections
- — 'cold drinks' and 'cold beer' in guest reviews.
Spirits
Spirits lead the program, with the homepage highlighting Colorado Whiskey on Tap and a whiskey list that has earned its own reputation. The happy hour page also promotes the whiskey list.
Menu strengths
- — Colorado Whiskey on Tap is a signature offering.
- — The whiskey list is noted to have earned its own reputation.
- — Happy hour highlights the whiskey list, suggesting a focus on value.
Standout selections
- — A whiskey list that earns its own reputation.
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