Shelby's Bar & Grill Reviews
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- Great Dive Bar
Read More On Citysearch by Bundy at Citysearch 5/31/2011 - Bring Back Golden Tee
Read More On Citysearch by frontrangegal at Citysearch 3/26/2011 - Not the dump people are saying..
Read More On Citysearch by Michael J at Insider Pages 11/21/2010 - Bar Roach Race
Read More On Citysearch denverchick719 8/18/2010 - What a pit.
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser3 7/29/2010 - Feels like the east coast,
Read More On Citysearch denvertown 5/23/2010 - Good times
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser 5/7/2010 - Embarrasment to DenverI wouldn't even give this place one star but I had to in order to write a review. Shelby's Bar and Grill is a joke. I will never go there or reccomend it to anyone. I feel sorry for the owner because of his sorry excuse for employees. Shelby's is an embarrasment to Denver.
Read More On Citysearch vishalish99 1/10/2010 - BAD place for ANYONE!Save your money and go somewhere that isn't run by complete morons. Their drinks are poured weak, their food made me want to vomit, and the bartender is a dingbat.
Read More On Citysearch Circus 1/10/2010 - Good lunch spot
I work close to Shelby's and about once or twice a month some of us go there for a burger. Their swiss and mushroom burger is one of the best I've had., and I've never heard anyone complain about their food. The atmosphere is a little divey, so if you don't like divey, you might not like the place. Lunchtime waitresses are very friendly and very good at their job. I have not been there after ...
Read More On Citysearch ptmatthews 7/20/2009 - good cheap drinksI LOVE this bar. My Friends and I go to Shelby's for happy hour all the time. They have an early happy hour and even a late night happy hour. You can't go wrong with 2 for 1 beers and double tall drinks. I usually have around 6 beers during happy hour for under $10 ( I live within walking distance). It's hard to find a family owned business these days. Most places downtown are owned by major cor...
Read More On Citysearch shorty303 7/14/2009 - Great place to get no serviceI would love to be able to tell you about the food or drink at Shelby's, but our group experience there didn't allow any. We walked in to find a fairly empty establishment early on a Friday evening and claimed a table. After several attempts at getting the bartenders attention, and failing, we returned to the table to wait, and wait, and wait for a waitress to notice. Little good that did.
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Read More On Citysearch gatzby 7/10/2009 - Great Place for Limited BartenderLook at all the other reviews. It evidently is the night bartender that makes the experience so "unique." He either owns the place, is the son of the owner, or the owner has no clue as to marketing. Stay out of here!!!
Read More On Citysearch samroth 5/28/2009 - Second Graders will greet youThe bartender believes that it is OK to give the death penalty to 8 year old children. That's putting 8 year old kids in the electric chair ! If you support this please feel free to frequent this establishment with your other educated friends. Maybe Adolf will greet you.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/28/2009 - Not safe for girlsWent here with my girlfriends a while back. Ran across these reviews just now and have to write to agree. This place is rough, and not a place for women. The bartender is a putz.
Read More On Citysearch Jailbate 4/2/2009 - An embarrassment to DenverThis bar is an embarrassment to Denver. It is unfortunate that Shelby's is in a great location. Numerous people equate the bar keep's rudeness to all people who live in the mile high city.
Read More On Citysearch PolishPrince 4/1/2009 - bad bartender benI don't know how this place stays in business. I was in the other night and Ben the bartender insulted me and my friends. We'll take our business elsewhere in the future.
Read More On Citysearch stellerbabe 4/1/2009 - Friendly LocalsI didn't eat there, but two of the locals offered to party with me at the same time for 60 roses. I think one was the bartender's girlfriend. My wife came out of the bathroom and said I can't pee here. The toilet was plugged, so we left. That explains the smell. Not impressed. Kind of a dump. I certainly won't eat there.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/1/2009 - Bartender/Owner is a real a-hole!On a Saturday night, around 1:15 am, only 5 people in the place. My group of about 5 people came in. A song was on as we came in, so I was tapping on the bar while I waited for the bartender to make his way over... He proceeded to yell at me to stop pounding on the bar. Now it was late, and close to bar time so he wouldn't serve us a 2nd drink, even though he was still serving the 4 or 5 people w...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/31/2009 - Feels Like We're FamilyMy finace and I frequently go to Shelby's, and always have a good time. This is the type of bar that attracts EVERYONE. Business folks - getting off of work, bike messengers - finishing their route, locals - grabbing a beer, hotel patrons - looking for a comfy place to get a bite... you name it, they'll be there. The family that owns the place always welcomes us and are friendly, but not overbear...
Read More On Citysearch JTimebercake 3/17/2009 - Best bar in denverThis is the best bar in Denver. With the economy the way it is, this is the only affordable bar in downtown. For the lady who wrote they are raciest I can tell you that is not true. I'm a black women and I have been going to Shelby's for year. I have never had a problem
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/12/2009 - ABSOLUTLY NOT A BAD OR PREJUDICE BAR- ONLY REAL FUN TIMESThis place is a great diamond in the ruff. Good home cooked food, cheap prices for downtown and service with some sass. That good old fashioned ribbing that gives dives some of their charm. At this joint you won't get away with being a zero, being cheap or to drunk without hearing about it. This way you know when you come here it's just respectful locals who don't want to deal with any of the usu...
Read More On Citysearch barfly21 11/19/2008 - insulting bartenderWas in about a week ago and the bartender was insulting another customer and basically calling her a loose woman in front of her date. I was embarrassed for her and wondered what the deal was.
Read More On Citysearch momindenver3 11/11/2008 - TAKE YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR OWN HANDSWell I'm glad other people said they have good burgers here. They must have gotten served because they were white. This bar should say on the outside "WE HATE THE BRONCOS AND DON'T COME IN UNLESS YOUR WHITE!". Ben the bartender who said he owns the place just looks for people to start a fight with. I don't know how this place stays open. A group of us went in for a beer and Ben first decided to i...
Read More On Citysearch Vistors 11/5/2008 - would not serve me because the color of my skinI'm a black woman and I went to meet co-worker there for a quick drink. Inside the bartender said she wouldn't serve me because I was sitting outside and a waitress was out there. The waitress outside would walk pass me like she couldn't see me on the very small patio and pretend like I didn't want a drink. My friend gave me her little stone for her free extra beer I guess, so when the waitres...
Read More On Citysearch afrochick20s 9/18/2008 - Best BurgerIf you are looking for a good burger and cheap beer! It is a family owned business that does a great job keeping it mom and pop! Whoever said Ben should be fired is CRAZY! First off, he is the owners son, second off you must have deserved to get thrown out of there. Open up your horizons and support a locally owned business! TASTY BURGERS AND BEER!
Read More On Citysearch ScooterPants 8/21/2008 - Typical DiveBefore the smoking ban in Denver, this place was full of smoke and the smell of stale beer. Throw in some fried food and a few regulars at the bar. Since the smoking ban, this hasn't changed much. The place still smells like an ash tray. Not even desperation could make me go back.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 8/17/2008 - best bar in denverTHIS IS THE BEST BAR IN DENVER. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE WITH GREAT FOOD AND CHEAP DRINKS THIS IS THE BAR FOR YOU. I GO HERE 2-5 NIGHTS A WEEK. NANETTE IS THE BARTENDER ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS. SHE IS BY FAR THE BEST BARTENDER IN DENVER. SHE IS ALSO AROUND TO HELP OUT DURING LUNCH.
Read More On Citysearch bars101 6/14/2008 - FUN FUN FUNStop by for a great burger and beer.
It is a fun place to hang out that is not commericialized like other Denver spots.
Best time to go is on Saturday nights.
Have a pocket full of money for the jukebox. The tunes are there.
The locals that frequent are fun.
Many are couples that are most interesting to watch and listen to!
Fun place to be much better than other Denver han...
Read More On Citysearch kevco 1/25/2008 - Bad experience
I went to this place on Saturday and had a couple of beers. The locals were not friendly to me. One thought that I was interested in her boyfriend and that was not true.
I began to feel really uncomfortable and left after about an hour with my friends. We decided to try the club scene instread.
All of the guys there have girlfriends. Not a good place for single girls.
Read More On Citysearch cristiej94132 1/25/2008 - Great time for late nightGreat place to go hang out and have a few drinks. Ben is not dangerous at all! He is too funny. The locals make you feel at home! Ben will make you laugh the entire time... The place is a dive bar and that is what makes it stick out in the Denver area. That is what makes it great!!! Carolina girls did enjoy visiting your place! Thanks Russ for making sure I got there and back safely!!!
Read More On Citysearch topailchick 10/11/2007 - Place looks like hell... but the beer is cheap and the burgers are good.We go there on Friday's for lunch. The service is fast and the burgers kick-ass. Try the Denver Zoo burger and the Tijuana - horrible names for burgers, but still delicious. If you are expecting a lively singles scene or the cleanest bar in Denver, this is not a good choice. However, if all you're looking for is a price-competitive place to drink with friends on the edge of downtown, Shelby's is ...
Read More On Citysearch jlemmon78 9/14/2007 - Character WitnessI am serious when I ask if you need any sort of corroboration. I have also had a terrible experience with this bar and with Ben the bartender. please contact me if you need any help having him fired.
Read More On Citysearch charleslpayne 7/2/2007 - This place is dangerous! I went there and got beat up by Ben the bartender. He is a menace and should be in jail. THe Denver police are investigating this place. DO NOT GO THERE!!!This place is dangerous and Ben the bartender will have you injured if he does not like you. I went there and had some drinks. Ben did not like me and had some buddy of his throw me out on my face on the sidewalk. I sustained several injuries as a result. The Denver police are investigating this place.
Read More On Citysearch evmo666 4/28/2007 - Good dive, High pricesMe & the group don't get to go out very often, but when we do it right. We started out on the 16th st mall and worked our way down to Shelby's. The drinkls at the Paramount Cafe were cheaper than Shelby's and they had a live band, pool tables, etc. The bartender was a little overly intoxicated. Maybe that is why our drinks were so expensive. I will only go back during happy hour.
Read More On Citysearch rca_girl 8/14/2006 - Downtown's Worst BarI have no idea how this place manages to stay open downtown. The service is awful. The bartenders take orders, but don't fill them, won't close your tab when you ask, and are just down right rude. They only seem interested in serving "regulars." I'm a Denver native and wouldn't be the least bit sad if this place were demolished and replaced with just about anything. Hopefully, real estate va...
Read More On Citysearch benkiene 8/14/2006 - Fun!It's a dive, but it's fun! A bit smokey, but that will change July 1st anyway... The crowd is very diverse and laid back.
Read More On Citysearch missyme73 6/15/2006
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