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Bars & Drinks in Washington Park

Campus Lounge

4.5
601 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Rates above the average for bars & drinks near Washington Park — one of 14 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Campus Lounge is a casual neighborhood dive bar near DU known for friendly service and classic bar food, located in a walkable local area with vintage arcade games and a welcoming atmosphere.

This place wins people over with its genuinely comfortable, unpretentious vibe—bartenders who know regulars, working arcade games like Galaga, and a real neighborhood crowd that keeps it feeling lived-in and fun.

  • ✓Smoked wings with multiple sauce options are a standout
  • ✓Clean bathrooms and well-maintained despite the dive bar aesthetic
  • ✓Friendly, attentive bartenders and staff who create a genuine local atmosphere
  • ✓Pool table, board games, and functional arcade games add to the hangout appeal
  • ✓Good mix of regulars, families, and college students creates authentic neighborhood energy
  • ⚠Food quality is inconsistent—burgers and sliders have disappointed some reviewers
  • ⚠Service can be slow during busy times, and staff doesn't always proactively offer refills
  • ⚠Gets crowded during televised sports games and happy hour, making it harder to enjoy

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

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 – 12:00 AM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • —smoked wings
  • —burger and fries
  • —tots

Things To Do Nearby

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Frank V

3 months ago

This is a really great comfortable neighborhood sports bar. The staff was friendly. The interior was bright, but not too bright. The Christmas decorations were festive. The smoked wings were very good. The offered about 6 toys of sauce to select from. The burger and fries were very good. During televised sports games and happy hour, it does get crowded. Parking is in the back or on the street.

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Dino Catozzo

a month ago

The classic dive bar with decor to match. So comfortable. Definitely felt a local vibe where the bartenders know your name. The sliders were terrible, tots were tots. I wouldn’t eat here again but will be there for the atmosphere and friendly service. The bartender was a Jedi back there and was very accommodating about the games on the TVs. Great sports bar. People are cheering for their teams. I enjoyed the mix of people watching from the older neighborhood people, families (kids loving the old school arcade including Galaga!) to the college kids from down the street. Fun! PS clean bathrooms and well kept for an old dive bar place.

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McKinsee C

7 months ago

What a great low key spot. I love a dive var more than anything amd this place is cute. Bathrooms were clean and smelled clean! Pool table; games and the food was prefect bar food simple but good. Service was friendly and prompt.

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Jennifer Lonnes

a year ago

Food was good, though it took a while to arrive. Waitress, while friendly, never asked if we wanted another beer. The answer would've been Yes, so I guess we saved money by not being asked, nor upsold. There's a semi-shared outdoor patio space with coffee shop next door, single pool table, board games, arcade games and hunting decor as well as old DU sports pics. I'll probably be back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campus Lounge worth it in Washington Park?

This place wins people over with its genuinely comfortable, unpretentious vibe—bartenders who know regulars, working arcade games like Galaga, and a real neighborhood crowd that keeps it feeling lived-in and fun. Known for: classic dive bar where locals and students mix.

What should I order at Campus Lounge?

Popular choices at Campus Lounge include smoked wings, burger and fries, tots.

What do visitors love about Campus Lounge?

Smoked wings with multiple sauce options are a standout Clean bathrooms and well-maintained despite the dive bar aesthetic Friendly, attentive bartenders and staff who create a genuine local atmosphere Pool table, board games, and functional arcade games add to the hangout appeal Good mix of regulars, families, and college students creates authentic neighborhood energy

Is there anything to know before visiting Campus Lounge?

Food quality is inconsistent—burgers and sliders have disappointed some reviewers Service can be slow during busy times, and staff doesn't always proactively offer refills Gets crowded during televised sports games and happy hour, making it harder to enjoy

How expensive is Campus Lounge?

Campus Lounge is moderately priced, with a 4.5-star rating from 601 Google reviews.

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