07/20/09

Good lunch spot

by ptmatthews

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 work, so cannot speak to that, but recommend the place for lunch.

• Pros: great burgers
• Cons: a little divey inside

07/14/09

good cheap drinks

by shorty303

I 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 corporations. BTW Ben is not the owner.

• Pros: strong cheap drinks. Fun palce
• Cons: parking

07/10/09

Great place to get no service

by gatzby

I 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.

Upon making use of their facilities before leaving the place, we discovered them to be unsanitary and, well, a little scary.

To top it all off, as we walked out the door, the bartender had the nerve to say, "Thanks for coming in! Hope to see you again soon!"

Unlikely.

• Pros: Convenient location
• Cons: Terrible service, dingy surroundings, unclean

05/28/09

Great Place for Limited Bartender

by samroth

Look 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!!!

• Pros: At least he has to take some time off
• Cons: Look at all the other reviews

04/02/09

Not safe for girls

by Jailbate

Went 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.

• Pros: Greasy food/greasy guys
• Cons: Bartender is a putz

04/01/09

bad bartender ben

by stellerbabe

I 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.

• Pros: none
• Cons: bartender is a rude dude

04/01/09

An embarrassment to Denver

by PolishPrince

This 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.

• Cons: Rude bar keep

03/17/09

Feels Like We're Family

by JTimebercake

My 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 overbearing.

For us, it's the perfect place to kick back, have some good food, people watch and have a good time. It's far from the club scene, and that's why we love it.

• Pros: Staff, Food, Relaxed
• Cons: Bathrooms are small, and awkward

11/19/08

ABSOLUTLY NOT A BAD OR PREJUDICE BAR- ONLY REAL FUN TIMES

by barfly21

This 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 usual downtown meathead scene! So sorry if you received bad service, sounds like you got caught in an oversight, these people that work at this spot are real and real nice. Everyone I know agrees.

• Pros: GREAT FOOD, CHEAP DRINKS
• Cons: NEEDS COSMETIC UPDATES INSIDE

11/11/08

insulting bartender

by momindenver3

Was 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.

• Pros: lots of seats
• Cons: wondering if the bartender was going to insult us or was that extra?