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Bars & Drinks in Cole

The Monkey Barrel

4.3
1,040 Google reviews$ · Inexpensive

One of 19 bars & drinks we've tracked near Cole.

Things to Know

The Monkey Barrel is a casual neighborhood bar in Denver known for affordable burgers and an extensive draft beer list, featuring vintage arcade games and pinball machines throughout.

This is a fun hangout spot where the hospitality and arcade games matter more than the food quality—people come for the atmosphere, friendly regulars, and well-curated beer selection.

  • Excellent burger quality for the price, with fresh ingredients and generous portions
  • Working pinball machines, claw machines, and Nintendo 64 arcade games throughout the space
  • Large dog-friendly patio and welcoming, knowledgeable staff that make regulars feel valued
  • Rotating draft beer list with a good variety of options
  • Frozen, pre-made sides like fries and chicken sandwiches are subpar and taste stale
  • Menu ordering requires scanning a QR code and ordering drinks separately at the bar
  • Drink menu lacks visible pricing, which can be surprising at the register

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Open now

People Order

  • single cheeseburger
  • crispy chicken sandwich
  • fries

Things To Do Nearby

What Visitors Say

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Sam Sawyer

6 months ago

Cool vibe! Definitely not a place to come for great food, but a good spot to meet up with friends. Ordered the single cheeseburger, the crispy chicken sandwich, and fries. The burger was the only thing that tasted fresh, okay sized patty for the price. The fries and chicken however were definitely bought premade frozen, then heated for serving. Did not care for either. Fries were pale and stale with no flavor, chicken was dry, could have been served in a school cafeteria. Definitely won’t be stopping in by myself for food in the future but might meet some friends for games and drink.

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Lisa Spain

4 weeks ago

This is my favorite hangout in Denver. I cannot get a better burger in Denver for a better price, plus a large changing draft list. 3 pinball games working with an A grade each and a staff that always makes us feel welcomed and wanted. The other regulars with different view points are easy to talk to, friendly and fun to hang out with. The owners love music and a good party, but it's their hospitality that makes it a party for us every day. Thank you Jimmy and Cindy , Lisa (and Greg)

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Geoffrey Smith

3 weeks ago

Good bar style food. Friendly bartender. Cool atmosphere with pinball machines, claw machines, and Nintendo 64 set up at all the booths. Big patio area that is dog friendly. Very cool spot we found randomly for lunch!

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Katherine D

8 months ago

Yes, please. The playlist, drinks, overall vibe was perfect. I don’t love that the drink menu doesn’t include pricing, but it was a good time, and a fair deal overall. There’s a whole pinball room!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Monkey Barrel worth it in Cole?

This is a fun hangout spot where the hospitality and arcade games matter more than the food quality—people come for the atmosphere, friendly regulars, and well-curated beer selection. Known for: pinball, burgers, and craft beer vibes.

What should I order at The Monkey Barrel?

Popular choices at The Monkey Barrel include single cheeseburger, crispy chicken sandwich, fries.

What do visitors love about The Monkey Barrel?

Excellent burger quality for the price, with fresh ingredients and generous portions Working pinball machines, claw machines, and Nintendo 64 arcade games throughout the space Large dog-friendly patio and welcoming, knowledgeable staff that make regulars feel valued Rotating draft beer list with a good variety of options

Is there anything to know before visiting The Monkey Barrel?

Frozen, pre-made sides like fries and chicken sandwiches are subpar and taste stale Menu ordering requires scanning a QR code and ordering drinks separately at the bar Drink menu lacks visible pricing, which can be surprising at the register

How expensive is The Monkey Barrel?

The Monkey Barrel is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.3-star rating from 1,040 Google reviews.

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