Bars & Drinks in Cherry Creek
College Inn
Things to Know
College Inn is a lively dive bar known for its karaoke nights and welcoming regular crowd, located in a casual neighborhood setting.
This place thrives as a casual hangout where the vibe and bartenders shine on quieter nights and during karaoke, but service becomes inconsistent during busy game days and food quality is not a priority.
- ✓Excellent karaoke nights every other Friday with fun atmosphere
- ✓Friendly, personable bartenders and management who remember regular customers
- ✓Great spot to watch sports with energetic crowd
- ⚠Slow and inconsistent service during busy times, with long waits for drinks and food
- ⚠Food quality is poor—chicken salad is overpriced and disappointing
- ⚠Staff can be dismissive or rude when handling crowded game-day situations
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
What Visitors Say
Billy Wayne Ruddick
3 weeks ago
I wanted to like this place because the atmosphere seemed lively when I walked in, but the experience quickly went downhill. Service: I waited about 25 minutes just to be acknowledged at the bar, even though staff were walking by regularly. Drinks: I ordered a Moscow Mule, which is one of the most basic cocktails there is, yet it was made so poorly that I had to send it back. I switched to an IPA, which somehow took another 10+ minutes just to pour. At that point it felt like even the simplest drink order was a challenge. Food: While waiting, I ordered a hamburger, and after about 30 minutes it arrived as a greasy, unappetizing mess. Between the slow service, poorly made drinks, and disappointing food, the whole experience felt like a waste of time and money. Hopefully management takes a serious look at the bar service and kitchen timing, because with some improvements this place could be much better. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I won’t be returning.
Zack Martin
11 months ago
You’re probably not coming here for food and that’s smart. But if you do, just know that if you ask for a chicken salad you’re actually asking for a crouton salad with 2 bites of chicken in it for $15+ over shredded bagged iceberg. Eat before you come. Took that picture before the first bite. That’s the large chicken Cesar. Aka the plain side salad anywhere else. Their bartenders are great, the atmosphere is great, and I’m about to go get a second lunch somewhere else. I didn’t want to dog on their ratings because I’m unimpressed with a salad from a bar, just bothered me that I got this home to open it and find it to be so disappointing.
Allie Holmes
5 months ago
My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place! It’s the kind of dive bar where everyone feels like a regular the moment they walk in. The staff are amazing — super friendly, fast, and always fun. The GM is awesome — remembers our orders, checks in with everyone, and makes the whole place feel welcoming and personal. It’s also such a fun spot to watch football — great energy, great drinks, and great people. Hands down one of our favorite places to hang out!
Paul
3 months ago
Love singing Karaoke 🎤 😍 every other Friday night is when college inn has Karaoke and I make sure not to miss it and I love the manager, Linda is very good at managing the business. In matter of fact tonight is Karaoke night...as long as there's no sports games going on, and then perhaps after the game the Karaoke will start 😉 and I go by Uncle Pauli and I'm glad I tell everyone I know how much fun it is going to college inn and you will love ❤️ it too. Make sure you tell them Uncle Pauli sent you. 👏
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College Inn worth it in Cherry Creek?
This place thrives as a casual hangout where the vibe and bartenders shine on quieter nights and during karaoke, but service becomes inconsistent during busy game days and food quality is not a priority. Known for: dive bar karaoke nights and sports viewing.
What do visitors love about College Inn?
Excellent karaoke nights every other Friday with fun atmosphere Friendly, personable bartenders and management who remember regular customers Great spot to watch sports with energetic crowd
Is there anything to know before visiting College Inn?
Slow and inconsistent service during busy times, with long waits for drinks and food Food quality is poor—chicken salad is overpriced and disappointing Staff can be dismissive or rude when handling crowded game-day situations
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