Irish Hound

The Hound used to be our favorite burger indulgence when we were in the city. Sadly disappointed today. Although it wasn’t crowded, the service was slow; the burgers were dry and the chips were way over cooked. But the Coke was refreshing!

40 strikes your out. Live in the neighborhood and keep trying to go there. If ur a Bama fan they love u. How about if you are from here and like CU and Broncos… Ony four tables nd you can barely get a waitress. Two stars for location only. Why don’t they move back to Alabama.

Great neighborhood pub. If you’re an Alabama fan this is the place to be. Solid bar overall.

Agree with a lot of other reviews. Service terrible. We stopped in to catch a few games on TV and have a quick drink. We sat at a table and didn’t see a server for 20 min. By then we weren’t sure we were going to stay (we had dinner already) so we declined drinks for moment. Second server comes by another 20 min later and asks us if we are ok we said sure and she goes «well you can’t just sit here, this is a place of business you have to have something.» I thought she was kidding but nope. Literally asked us to move. Wow. Games were wrapping up (Alabama alumni bar) place clearing out and she pretty much kicks us out. Was not standing room only or anything. I was appalled!
Cute bar décor as traditional Irish pub feel but man, super rude waitstaff. Won’t be going back.

Why do they always only have one server working? Don’t try and eat here if you want your food in under an hour.

The Irish Hound is a mainstay for Jeff and I. It is a place that is near and dear to our hearts but all that squishy stuff aside it really is a great little pub.
I’ve been here several times over the past year and have yet to be disappointed by the food and drink. They always have a bang up selection of beers to choose from and they carry my favorite Irish whiskey (hearts to red breast).
I have to say that their appetizers are great. I’ve had the hummus plate. I love hummus and this place knows what they’re doing! It has really good flavor and the vegetable selection is great. I have also had the Blarney Chips. A fantastic indulgence! I really liked the horseradish sour cream. The salmon club was seasoned really well. I would totally order it again!
The bartenders have always been super friendly and knowledgeable about their beers and whiskeys.
I have a feeling that there will be many more visits made by Jeff and I!

This feels like an Irish pub right when you walk in! They have Epic escape to colorado on tap which I love! Their Jameson is priced well but the Guinness seemed a little expensive.
We shared the ploughmans breakfast burger. The description said pork belly. Nothing on it looked like what I know pork belly to be, however the burger had great flavor and was substantial and delicious! Their tomatoes were delicious which I have a hard time finding places with good tomatoes that haven’t been mishandled. We also had the Blarney chips which were delicious and a cup of green chili another tasty treat! They have shuffleboard and a pool table and lots of TVs. It’s an awesome neighborhood bar!

The bar had an interesting atmosphere and a decent selection of beer. They don’t have the Paddy Rolls anymore but their Potstickers are delicious. The Reuben sandwich was perfect, not too overstuffed and not too little. The housemade potato chips were delicious

Came here last night after a kickball game for a few drinks & some food. We all ordered a beer & although our server was pretty slammed, she got our drinks out and orders taken in a timely manner. I ordered a salad that was on special and when it was brought out, the food runner spilled an entire ramekin of balsamic dressing down my shirt and shorts. The real reason I’m writing this is to thank our server/​bartender for genuinely trying to fix the situation– she was very polite & apologetic, as was the food runner. These mishaps will always happen in restaurants but many times the attentiveness & courtesy of the wait staff is nonexistent. This was not the case here.

This is one of my favorite bars in Denver because it is the closet thing to a neighborhood bar that Denver has to offer. So often are bars surrounded by numerous other establishments, taking away the relaxing nature of what a neighborhood bar should be. Happily, the Irish Hound is tucked away off of 6^th Avenue, away from the crowds, the dirty streets and the douche-​pocalyspe.
This is also one of my favorite places to watch a sporting event, however I’m guessing during college football season you’ll be watching Alabama football (it’s an Alabama bar). However, the sound is always on so you don’t have to listen to annoying conversations at the next table. For the World Cup this year, they even had the projector going. And since it’s a small place, you become friends with your fellow sports viewers very quickly.
My only complain is the beer selection. Given that Denver is the hub of craft beer in the US, I would expect more than two local brews and a couple of well known names. I would like to see a little more experimenting, perhaps supporting some small brewers to help them get their name out. However, that is the only complaint and is a MUST visit on your next search for a bar.

The food wasn’t too bad and prior to our last visit, this was a decent place that we liked to go to. Last night however, we had an employee visit our table and bring us beers and took our appetizer order. The beers (and menus) came right back, and that’s where the good in this story ends. No one came by in the next ½ hour with our appetizer or asked if we were ready to order. After visiting the bar to place my own order, the guy behind the bar remembered we were at a table. The beer came, but our appetizer did not.
When the second beer arrived, he mentioned we didn’t have our appetizer and walked away without taking our order until we called him back. Then he took our order, said he’d comp the appetizer and left. Within 5 minutes, our food and the appetizer we had ordered way back when we came in arrived. The ruben in our entrée order wasn’t warm, hastily thrown together and served with unmelted cheese. Again, the young man said he would comp the appetizer. He never checked back to see if we wanted another round or to see if the food was properly prepared.
Interestingly enough when we were done with our meal, he was prompt with delivering the check and charging our credit card — without comping our appetizer and without offering any sort of apology. Promptly we paid our tab, left no tip and left. My husband did, however, leave a note on the receipt explaining why he was not getting tipped.
We won’t be going back.

First time I went, loved it. This time the service was poor and it wasn’t even busy. Ordered an appetizer, which wasn’t brought out until our meal arrived. The waiter blamed it on the kitchen staff, think he just forgot it. Had to go up to the bar to get a second round, over 30 minutes from our first drink order. Waiter said we wouldn’t be charged for appetizer, due to it coming out late, but we were. Didn’t leave a tip and not sure if we will be going back. I would rather spend my hard earned money on a place with better service.

I’ll be honest I had no idea this place existed. Nestled in the residential area of Cherry Creek, Irish Hound satisfied a craving for a group of six that wanted to continue the Friday evening after a delicious dinner at Izakaya Den.
We sat outside on their very small patio (only 4 tables). Service was okay, not outstanding. I stayed consistent with my cranberry and vodka, and they were made appropriately. Others at the table had some mix ups with their orders.
I’ll agree with a lot of the other Unilocalers and say this is a solid neighborhood bar. Their menu is pub like and has the typical fair. Happy Hour runs 3 – 7 Monday-​Friday and offers some good drink deals, I may be back to partake in that.

A group of us dropped in for drinks the other night. As such, drinks were what we had, and no food was ordered. The place was not that busy on this particular night and we found a nearby parking spot on the street (it was after 7pm). I appreciate that the place is «dog friendly» and that they keep a water dish right outside the patio area. Indeed, along with the obligatory mints in a bowl near the entrance, they also had dog biscuits, which is a nice touch.
The patio is not that big (okay, it is tiny) and most of the chairs are of the flimsy plasticky type. There is also a bench seat running around the perimeter. Our server was attentive and brought drinks rather quickly. My drinks from the bar were a little hit and miss, as my first drink (a vodka soda) contained at least one foreign element (gin?) and perhaps two (was that a mixture of soda and tonic?). The subsequent drink was correctly prepared. As Jeff S. mentioned, this really is a neighborhood pub. As such, it is just a bit run down, but not unpleasantly so. I would be willing to come back and try the food sometime.

OK, if you are an Alabama fan, this is the place to go for sure. While I don’t fall into that category, I still like this place to watch a game, especially if its a good SEC game. Even if you’re not a huge Bama fan, you can have a good time here. Decent setup with the TVs and the bartenders seem to be on top of things.
I was here last about a month ago for the Bama/​LSU game (if you’re not into college football, this was a pretty big game). Anyway, place was pretty packed, crowd was good, everyone was friendly. There was some crazy lady at the bar that had some type of flag/​cape type of accessory that seemed to be very well received. She was standing on top of the bar during breaks, I think there is a special set of rules that apply to her. They have some ipod they played during the commercials that had all of about 4 songs (Dixieland Delight, Sweet Home Alabama, etc). Despite the fact that there were only 4 songs, the crowd was visibly excited each time the same song came on… again and again.
If you have any houndstooth inspired clothing, feel free to wear it here on any giving Saturday in the fall… you will fit in perfectly. If you are an anti-​Tide fan, I would probably steer clear of this place. Unfortunately for me, some short little Tennessee fan decided to find me and start talking to me about how good they are and their record did not reflect their real ability… its good to know that Tennessee fans are annoying where ever the hell they are…

Darn you Irish Hound. You used to be a go to spot to grab a beer and some grub. The last few times I have been here the service has been so poor that during my last visit, we up and left.
My friend and I came in to have a few beers and some bar fare. We took a seat at the bar, we were greeted fairly quickly and the bartender grabbed us a beer. We asked for menus and begin to way our options. Then she disappeared, then came back to start stocking the bar. So Problem? She continued to stock the bar, making 5 – 7 trips back to get bottles of whine and liquor etc. Never talked to us again. We had finished our beers and by the time a different gentleman asked if we wanted to order food, we were pretty upset and closed our tab. Headed down to Cherry Cricket, (were we had exceptional service) and spent our cash there. Pretty disappointing, being this was one of my favorite bars for years. and for some reason quality has nose dived.

If I lived in the neighborhood, I’d probably think this place was awesome because it’s cozy and has a good vibe.
But I don’t.
Service was TERRIBLE. Parking was a pain. Wouldn’t go back.

I sure do miss this place. For years I lived within walking distance (but far enough to drive if it was cold without looking like a complete jerk), and I came here regularly. The other day I was in the neighborhood with some time to kill so I stopped in for a beer.
This truly is a neighborhood pub. It’s got a fairly good sized bar, a large open front area just inside of the patio, and a big game room in the back. The menu is of course, standard pub grub, but I always felt it was just a little tastier than other places. There’s a really good vibe among the patrons and the staff, and service has never been bad here.
It’s nestled back among some houses and shade, so the place keeps itself under control in the neighborhood.
The two cons of the Hound are the patio, which is really small (only about three tables and they are cramped together), and the lack of parking. The street parking requires a permit until 7pm, and be warned, there’s a meter maid who walks up and down the street tagging cars with tickets as soon as the occupants walk out of his site, That’s obviously not the fault of the bar, but there isn’t close convenient parking.
Coming in here after being absent for a couple of years, I felt immediately back at home. I keep trying to get back to this area of town, and the Hound is one of my reasons. This is what a neighborhood bar should be.
Cheers!

Met a date at the Irish Hound for happy hour on Saturday and had a great time. This is the third time I’ve visited and while I’ve only eaten there once, I’ve always been happy with the selection and service.
The place is bigger than it looks, but I primarily stick to the front area and outside patio. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the neighborhood.

I could not believe I had never been to this bar. I have lived all over the city and passed this place hundreds of times. I had no idea what was beyond the porch which overlooks a residential street in cherry creek.
What I do know is, I got a parking ticket for non-​residential sticker parking in front of this piece and I don’t care how good the drinks are, I won’t be back. If I can’t park in front of the business I am trying to spend money in, I just can’t frequent this business.
If you can walk, fine… enjoy.
The service was sporadic, but the drinks were good. It is spacious inside. But, there are too many other bars that offer parking and outstanding service to pop in here again.