Bars & Drinks in Highlands
Highland Tap & Burger
One of 23 bars & drinks we've tracked near Highlands.
Things to Know
Highland Tap & Burger is a casual sports bar and burger spot in Highland known for excellent cauliflower wings and smash burgers, with a lively pre-game atmosphere and strong cocktail program.
Reviewers consistently praise the cauliflower wings with chimichurri and smash burgers, though a mandatory service charge (marketed as a 'living wage' fee) has disappointed some guests who felt it wasn't clearly disclosed upfront.
- ✓Cauliflower wings with chimichurri are unexpectedly delicious and a standout menu item
- ✓Smash burgers are excellent and a popular choice
- ✓Skilled bartenders making quality cocktails, with happy hour 2-6pm offering $2 beers
- ✓Attentive service from staff who go above and beyond
- ✓Fish and chips are excellent
- ✓Clean facility with sports bar atmosphere and multiple TVs
- ⚠Mandatory 20% service charge added to bills and not always disclosed clearly upfront, creating frustration
- ⚠Inconsistent food quality—some burgers are excellent while others feel underwhelming with dry fries
- ⚠Spotty service during slower times despite light crowds
- ⚠Parking is difficult
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
People Order
- —cauliflower wings with chimichurri
- —smash burger
- —fish and chips
- —chicken bacon wrap
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Aram Lecis
3 weeks ago
Casual spot in a spot with lots of good food. This place didn't disappoint. The burger was excellent, but the real star to me was the cauliflower wings with chimmichurri. So unexpectedly delicious. Sat outside, server was nice and offered to put up the umbrella, and everything came quickly which was nice since it was just before a Nuggets game. Yummy, I'll be back again!
Bart Artz
7 months ago
The bartender on shift today can throw down some drinks! Happy hour 2-6 $2 beers. This establishment has a sports bar feel plenty of TVs on to catch your favorite event. I order the lunch special smashburger and the cauliflower wings my wife ordered the chicken bacon wrap. Food was amazing I highly recommend the cauliflower wings! My wife says she can eat here everyday It was that good! The bartender, Sean, was awesome easy to communicate with even while he was as busy as he was. Watch out for the service charge, had never seen that before. It was explained to me this is a tip that is shared with everyone, cook, waitress, etc..
Eric
a month ago
I was really disappointed when I saw a hidden service fee on the bill. It wasn’t disclosed ahead of time and left a bad taste. The smash burger was just okay; nothing spectacular. The fries were dry, and I didn’t finish them. The bun was fresh; lettuce, tomato, and American cheese were fine, but overall, the meal just didn’t stand out.
Dave Shaver
a month ago
Service was super spotty for a mostly empty restaurant on a week day. Mandatory 20% “living wage” addition that is specifically indicated as “not a tip”. Whatever. Beer selection was solid. Burger was excellent. Parking a pain. I won’t make the effort to return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland Tap & Burger worth it in Highlands?
Reviewers consistently praise the cauliflower wings with chimichurri and smash burgers, though a mandatory service charge (marketed as a 'living wage' fee) has disappointed some guests who felt it wasn't clearly disclosed upfront. Known for: cauliflower wings steal the show here.
What should I order at Highland Tap & Burger?
Popular choices at Highland Tap & Burger include cauliflower wings with chimichurri, smash burger, fish and chips, chicken bacon wrap.
What do visitors love about Highland Tap & Burger?
Cauliflower wings with chimichurri are unexpectedly delicious and a standout menu item Smash burgers are excellent and a popular choice Skilled bartenders making quality cocktails, with happy hour 2-6pm offering $2 beers Attentive service from staff who go above and beyond Fish and chips are excellent Clean facility with sports bar atmosphere and multiple TVs
Is there anything to know before visiting Highland Tap & Burger?
Mandatory 20% service charge added to bills and not always disclosed clearly upfront, creating frustration Inconsistent food quality—some burgers are excellent while others feel underwhelming with dry fries Spotty service during slower times despite light crowds Parking is difficult
How expensive is Highland Tap & Burger?
Highland Tap & Burger is moderately priced, with a 4.2-star rating from 2,050 Google reviews.
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