Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Monkey Barrel
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Monkey Barrel pours a Colorado-centric lineup: local beers on tap, a full bar featuring state spirits, and creative cocktails. Beer specials like $5 Juice Drop Hazy IPA and $10 Jameson & Tivoli Lager combos anchor the value. Whiskey drinkers can catch $1 off Bulleit or Crown Royal during open mic nights. It's a straightforward, event-driven drinking destination.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Juice Drop Hazy IPA at $5, a supported special for open mic nights. For a mixed drink, the $10 Jameson & Tivoli Lager combo pairs a whiskey shot with a local lager. If whiskey is your preference, Bulleit or Crown Royal with $1 off during comedy nights is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Fans of Colorado craft beer and local spirits will find familiar names and event specials.
- When should I go?
- Event nights bring the best drink specials: Monday Night Football offers 20 Colorado beers starting at $3, and open mic comedy nights feature $5 Juice Drop Hazy IPA and $1 off select whiskeys.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers start at $3 during football events; the Juice Drop Hazy IPA is $5 on comedy nights. The Jameson and Tivoli Lager combo runs $10, and whiskey specials take $1 off standard pours.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar leans into Colorado products, with a full bar featuring local spirits and local beers on tap. Event-driven pricing, like $3 beers for football and themed shot-and-beer combos, sets a casual, deal-friendly tone.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The venue advertises 'creative cocktails' and a full bar with Colorado spirits and local beers.
Menu strengths
- — Website tagline mentions 'Creative cocktails' in a list of venue attributes.
Standout selections
- — Website tagline mentions 'Creative cocktails' in a list of venue attributes.
Beer
A strong local beer program with 20 Colorado beers on tap, starting at $3 during football events. Named specials include a $5 Juice Drop Hazy IPA and a $10 Jameson & Tivoli Lager combo.
Menu strengths
- — A wide selection of 20 Colorado beers on tap, with prices starting at $3 for events.
- — Event-specific specials, like the $5 Juice Drop Hazy IPA, provide clear value.
- — The $10 Jameson & Tivoli Lager combo pairs a local lager with a whiskey shot.
Standout selections
- — Juice Drop Hazy IPA – $5 special during open mic nights.
- — Tivoli Lager – featured in a $10 combo with Jameson.
Pricing: $3-$10
Spirits
A full bar featuring Colorado spirits, with event specials on well-known whiskeys. $1 off Bulleit and Crown Royal during comedy nights, plus a $10 Jameson and Tivoli Lager combo, show a focus on approachable, value-driven pours.
Menu strengths
- — The bar emphasizes Colorado spirits, aligning with a local-first approach.
- — Event specials like $1 off Bulleit and Crown Royal make whiskey accessible.
- — The Jameson & Tivoli Lager combo offers a straightforward shot-and-beer pairing.
Standout selections
- — Bulleit Whiskey – $1 off during open mic nights.
- — Crown Royal – $1 off during open mic nights.
- — Jameson – paired with Tivoli Lager in a $10 combo.
Pricing: $1 off pour; $10 combo
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