10/15/09

You're Better Off at Your Brother's HOUSE

by Jadydangel69

"My Brother's Bar" in LoDo, Denver... We tried it based on so many positive reviews, and because it's open till 1 am. The atmosphere was decent, if a little dark. A corner bar fashioned after a London Pub, dark wood, library-esque feeling. The burgers, service, and check, however, left much to be desired.

We walked in and were told to seat ourselves. We did, in a Booth/Table along the front windows. Then we were ignored for 5 minutes. A waitress noticed us, asked "Oh, has she not been by yet?" then wandered off, presumably to find "she." "She" finally appeared, took our drink order, sneered because we were not drinking alcohol, and scampered off. When she came back, I asked if the Chili was homemade. "Oh, yeah" was the reply. Sadly, I took her at her word and ordered a bowl. What I was presented with had obviously come out of a vacuum-packed envelope, and was lacking in many identifiable meat parts. I did find one chunk which appeared to be a piece of leftover hamburger patty. I wonder if that's how they keep food costs down: using day-old burgers to enhance packaged bean sauce and calling it Chili... or if their kitchen is as sloppy as their waitstaff. I'll never know, because I'll never go back. Because this place is all about hamburgers. "Best Hamburger in Denver" their promo signs cry. Well, we had 2 of their hamburgers. They were dry, overpriced, and flavorless. I ordered bacon on mine, and I have had better bacon at BurgerKing. (In fact, this bacon looked like Burger King bacon, only less cooked.) The 'Novelty' paper wrapping of the burgers, served in a 'tray' with condiments was cute, albeit impractical, since it did make eating somewhat of a challenge. And it did NOT make up for the lack of flavor or quality. The burgers were also close to $12 apiece, versus Denver's (Sedalia) "Locals in the Know" spot, Bud's Bar's $5. I'd not even recommend "My Brother's Bar" as a last resort at 1 am: You'll find better eats at Taco Bell.

Nearby eateries open late (Midnight or Later) Where you will undoubtedly get a Better Burger:

The Cheesecake Factory, Midnight, 16th Street and Larimer.

The Cherry Cricket, 2 am, Clayton and 2nd Avenue

Pete's Kitchen, Colfax bet. High and Race St. (Forego the Burger Craving and grab a Gyro!)

• Pros: Open until 1 am in a City that is Lacking in All-Nighters
• Cons: Food, Service, Price

08/31/09

Ironically I found service offensive as well

by tini123

My server was a pompous brat. She ignored us for the first 10 minutes we were there. She scoffed at me when i asked for a menu, it was our first time there and we didnt know the menu was on the wall behind us. Our table and chairs were sticky, its so dark and there are large windows allowing for too much bright glare that you cant see anything inside, we started laughing about something and our server reprimanded us as if she were my mother. It was jaw-dropping how rude she was. It is a dirty dive bar, and there are plenty of better dive bars in denver where i am allowed to laugh, drink a few beers, and actually watch a football game. Sorry Brothers bar, but you are the worst and dirtiest dive bar in Denver. If you want to clean up your act, you should start by hiring all new bartenders and waitresses.

• Pros: onion rings
• Cons: horrible and rude service, dirty!!

08/31/09

Offensive Service Disgusting Food

by Lindz16

I have never been treated so poorly as a paying customer! I can't express in words how offensive the service was. Not to mention the place was in unsanitary health conditions. I would like to make it a personal mission for everyone to know how bad of an experience we had. So spread the word, "NEVER GO TO BROTHERS BAR!!"

• Pros: Disgusting Place
• Cons: Offensive Service