Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

An unassuming and lovely historical gem. I’m not much one for a hotel bar but this place is somehow different. Lounge, relax. The menu has something for everyone. There is smoking allowed on the patio, so be mindful if you’re a nonsmoker. The ca-ching of the register & piano accompaniment are ambiance in and of itself.

We had a great time in this place. Prices are affordable despite the fact that there is a lot of history in this place. Jackie was our bartender and her service and attitude to serve was the best. She is great!. Definitely recommend it!

I've been here for multiple visits over the past year and I really do love the environment that has been created. They have a great happy hour special with some small eats for cheap and great deals on some basic drinks. The vibes are also different with the pianists they have. Earlier in the night music is often more relaxed and classical while the later crowd can get a little loud which can both be really fun. Highly recommend if you enjoy signing or even just listening to some talented artists and singers.

Made a reservation with possibly the owner or manager and came in last night for the first time. The gentleman that I made the reservation over the phone with was there to make us feel so welcome when we came in. He reserved a table for us right across from the piano. The vibes were so warm and inviting. The pianist was very talented and lovely to listen to. I ordered the beef tips in whiskey sauce and my husband ordered a Greek plate. Both were delicious and were huge portioned plates. We also came in right before happy hour was ending so we got 2 for 1 drinks, which is a great deal for happy hour around Denver. I noticed the same gentleman who took our reservation and seated us, making sure everyone walking is was warmly welcomed and seated right away. He was so sweet and it was such a nice touch. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Their strong attention to customer satisfaction, good food and ensuring a special experience for their patrons is so easy to see. We can't want to come back

Nothing beats the atmosphere and the happy hour deals. Excellent spot for a low key date night. Food was okay (not bad, but certainly can get better quesadillas elsewhere). There is an old, dark jazz bar vibe that you cannot get elsewhere. Cool spot, unique Gem.

I've been going to Charlie Brown's for years! Their food is amazing! I love the smothered Burrito Supreme, the French Dip, the Greek platter, and their morning breakfast Burrito! The prime rib sandwich is absolutely my fav! The staff is friendly and the piano bar is classic Denver! You won't be disappointed at this local legendary Bar & Grill! Don't forget pig roast Fridays on the patio in Summer! 🏆

Jackie was the sweetest bartender I’ve ever had! And she made delicious drinks, thank you! ❤️🍕

His name is JOHNNY, you wanna have a wonderful experience? You want to experience the finer things of Denver Colorado? There here, well only him, experience all Denver has to offer with this amazing happy hour and his existential knowledge of the menu. JONNYS your person.

Just a blast - yet another fantastic restaurant run by Greek folks who know how to serve great food at good prices with warm and friendly efficiency. It's a nice old room that has lots of different feeling spaces for whatever suits the mood. The food is - every bit of it - at least very tasty and some of it (the Greek custard - !) is fantastic. And I can't overstate how good the management and the service was - wow, we're looking forward to a return visit the next time we're in Capitol Hill.

Wanted a steak. Not at all disappointed. Very good ribeye prepared right. Baked potato a little undercooked (microed ?) and skin not crusty. 3 asparagus stalks for the veggie, not a lot, but good. Walk in and seat yourself, unusual. Waitress was personable, accurate, and fast. Asked for a glass for the bottle of beer I ordered and instead of a pint glass given a highball glass. The ambiance was excellent. Piano bar with very good player / singer and many other patron-crooners who sang from their seats via a cordless mic. A very enjoyable time, would go again. Steak was, as I said, very tasty and reasonably priced.

Pound for Pound I just love eating here. There are so many food options, from steak, to Greek, to Mexican. All of it is terrific! I can always count on a perfectly poured Guinness, too.

Super fun spot to go, especially late at night. They always have a live piano player who - at least the times I've been at night - can play anything. If they don't know how to play it they'll look it up. There is a bar around the piano so you can cozy up to the singing. Yes, lots of singing along.

Fun place to grab a drink and hear some live piano. We didn't eat, but many people were eating and seemed to enjoy their meal. Service was well trained. Good spot.

What a great oldies find! The bar is super vintage and amazing and the patio you can smoke outside if that's your thing. We had the fried platter and I would stay away from that as it was just frozen fried food but the drinks were flowing and it was jam packed!!

We were in town for a girl's getaway and stopped in here for dinner. So glad we did! The menu has a lot of variety. We had a Cobb Salad (huge) and Gyro sandwich, both of which were tasty. Good onion rings, too. Happy hour options are fun, limited to specific drinks, but we didn't mind that. The atmosphere is very nice and welcoming. The live piano is a great touch. The best part of our visit was our waiter, Sam. He was very personable and really knows the menu. He made us feel welcome and comfortable.

I've been going to Charlie Brown's for years and it's always great. They've got a nice happy hour, they've got free wings on certain nights (brought to your table without asking - you can decline if you like), and they've got full freaking pig roasts on others - in the summer. Staff are great, and the best part is the ambiance - you feel like you're in old Denver because you are.

Waiters and staff that actually like what they were hired to do , so refreshing !!! Very Fun , friendly place!! Clean !! Decor is awesome. Food is really , simple and well priced. The atmosphere is like cheers and for that I Charlie's 20 stars !!!!!

This place is a Denver classic. Seriously. they always have piano music and they offer such a good variety of pub grub! It's rare to find a piano bar these days. I met the love of my life here. They always have simple YET EXCELLENT food. For good prices. And great drink specials too. This place is a denver gem.

10/10 food, great service, ambience, live piano and great happy hour deals!! 3.5 stars on yelp is criminal.. refer to the 4.4 on google reviews and even then bump it up !!

Today I came here for a quick bite to eat. I was craving a hamburger and wanted to go to another hamburger spot but they had terrible reviews. In the past my friends and I would meet up at Charlie Brown's for happy hour and for the late night happy hour. There is still a piano playing light well known melodies. People can tip the piano player and may be able to request a song. For years I didn't step foot in this place. Three months ago I wandered in during a walk after four years of not going there. For happy hour I ordered the house Chardonnay which I received two glasses of. The Chardonnay was decent. For dinner I couldn't decide between the Carne Asada fries and a hamburger. I ended up ordering a mushroom Swiss burger and added bacon for an extra two dollars. The hamburger came with fries, veggies, and I asked for ranch to go with my fries instead of ketchup. The servers took forever even though it wasn't very busy. After I finished my food I got the bill and it came out to $26.40. The burger was all right but needed more flavor. I didn't even taste the mushrooms on the burger until the very last bite. Overall I will not be eating here again but I will be back for happy hour.

Charlie Brown's is described as an "old-time lounge where locals sing tunes at the piano & tip back classic drinks on the covered patio." I don't disagree. The place reminds of a an "adult" restaurant in the 80s that my parents brought me to because I was finally old enough. It's dark. There's a lounge. There's a piano player. Sometimes people try and sing with the piano player. Sometimes they try to sing after they've had a few drinks. It's not a bad thing. I wanted to let you know, because if you're inside, there's a good chance you're going to hear what's happening in the lounge. The menu is full of normal basic American restaurant dishes. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and wraps. There are Greek and Mexican-specialty sections, but I didn't look at them too hard. I stayed a bit basic. I ordered a French Dip and a baked potato. Both were perfectly acceptable, I would order them again. I would also wash them down with a delicious Colorado-brewed adult beverage again, too. Service was a-ok. The restaurant was short staffed, so it took a little bit to get some questions answered. No worries, though. Everything worked out and we enjoyed our visit. 3.5 Stars. I'm rounding up to 4.

GREAT food at a great price. Service is always friendly and timely, staff overall is amazing. The piano players are fantastic, very talented and engaging and the atmosphere is nothing but fun. Charlie Browns is true Cap Hill treasure.

Great drinks, great food, great service! We loved the piano player and how everyone sang along to the tunes. The atmosphere was laid-back, and the restaurant was very clean.

I've come here before I moved to Denver and remember it being kinda divey and old school inside, but I don't mind that! I always planned another visit. Last night I finally went, but I don't plan on ever going back. I was even the one who pushed the group I was with to go to Charlie Brown's instead of another place we passed along the way as we walked. That won't happen again. The server was very nice, we just had drinks and appetizers, all was fine there. The problem came with the bill. The server said she would not split our bills up. If I had known this, I could have and would have gone to the bar and just purchased my own drinks (I did not order food). The next issue was that they do not itemize ANYTHING on the bill. Each entry was titled "T2" and then a dollar amount. Customers have zero idea of what they're being charged. This makes it impossible to check your bills to ensure you've been charged correctly. If I had to guess, I see errors in my bills probably 25% to 30% of the time here in Denver. It happens so often, I really can't believe it. Mistakes happen, I get that, and as a server, I made mistakes here and there, too. Not 30% of the time, but it does happen -- which is exactly why the person paying should have at least a chance to understand and review what they're being charged for. Also, a party of people usually isn't paying for everyone else. People pay their own ways quite often. Restaurants should be prepared for that reality of life and their guests. That server who I complimented earlier and who I tipped well, I told her multiple times what my two drinks were and she could have easily, simply responded to me and told me the price of each drink. But she wouldn't, she didn't, she just acted helpless and walked away after the bill got dumped off. She just wants her money, not to help or be a great worker. In retrospect, I definitely should not have given as good of a tip as I did. They also have a covered patio, but they give that entire space to smokers. Gross.

I don't know the name of this gogo dancer but his boyfriend don't let him work, I'm try to give him some bill but his boyfriend always was walking behind him, I think is not professional. Even when he was giving jello shots his boyfriend holding his hand the entire time. Doesn't let him interact with customers. Feels like mixing a toxic relationship with work.

I had a rib eye dinner plate that was very average tonight, but a wonderful and genuine bartender named Jackie over-compensated for that lack of product and delivered a fantastic experience! She gets all my 5 stars! I bet she is from the East Coast.

Go to Charlie Brown's .... The Piano Bar is the TOPS....look for Jamie on Wednesdays or Sundays... be prepared to sing or just sing along....Jamie will take care of you....keep the drinks-a-pourin' .... And enjoy the ambiance...!!!

Built in 1925, the Colburn Hotel and Charlie Brown's are a bit historic Colorado. (Ref. Jack Kerouac) In the bar, the piano player starts nightly at 6:30 PM and the place was bustling on a Thursday night. The detuned piano isn't to be Tom Waits ironic; it's just outta tune ;) They have a varied menu that we'll have to try next time. We were there for the drinks, the ambiance, & the history. Five stars for the history alone; and the drinks were not expensive. Service was a little bit harried. Given the location and convenience, I can see heading there more than a few times in the future. And will have to give the kitchen a try too :)

I think I've found my new favorite place to drink in Denver, now this place is super cool. I recently came here to have drinks with a friend and it was super nostalgic, it was like a mix between an old English pub, and a classic restaurant you'd find in Hollywood. We sat in the outside area and it was amazing, the piano was a super nice touch. I remember hearing the pianist play Tiny Dancer by Elton John, that was pretty badass! Our waitress was super cool, I don't remember her name but she made the experience top notch for us! My friend and I both shared the Veggie Pizza, accompanied with some strongbows, which were delicious. I'll most definitely be coming back to Charlie Browns, it's like stepping into the 90s here, absolutely love it!!

Great food and super service Prime rib is deluxe and reasonably priced. It's a real frank Sinatra kind of club atmosphere. They tinkle those ivory keys all night and do sing alongsi. Have a great night out at Charlie Browns!

Absolute classic. Perfect lighting, perfect neighborhood vibe. Cap Hill has a special way of making Denver actually feel like "a city" again if you've been spending too much time slogging around the burbs in your car and Charlie Browns is exactly what we were hoping it would be

Always down for a meat salad! Had a good one here. They have a pretty big menu with lots of choices. Old brick building that feels like it has a very interesting history. Huge outdoor patio. Nice place to chill with friends. I love the old bar and it's quite lovely inside. There was a very lively crowd around the piano singing the evening away. Familiar and comfortable vibe, cool neighborhood spot.

After reading a few other reviews, it seems like Charlie Brown's is a major spot for locals, and it definitely feels that way. To be fair, it was a local that took me here one evening for a nightcap, and we had a decent time. We were seated in the back, behind the bar, and enjoyed a few martinis while listening to the live piano on the other side of the room. The wait staff was too busy to be more attentive than they were, with so many customers at that time of night. I'm glad the business is doing well! At first I was most excited about the piano, but the music (and singing) wasn't very stimulating... Maybe I needed more martinis. It did start a conversation with my friend about our favorite piano bars across the country. Because my friend lives so close, it's likely we'll come here again, whether for drinks or food as well. I like versatile bars that host brunch, dinner, entertainment, etc. They clearly work hard to keep the place open and engaging, no matter what your interest is. What an honor to have visited such a historical "landmark" in Denver!

Their cheese steak sandwich is absolutely to die for! Very flavorful and steak is perfection!

I absolutely love Charlie Browns. I live down the block and they're always on point whenever I order. Their chicken Cesar wrap is my favorite but their burgers are also great. Whenever I stop by they're always busy and it's such a lively restaurant. Their staff is equally as nice. I highly suggest stopping by whether it's to eat in house or take out.

Charlie Brown's ambiance is an interesting mix of club formal and modern informal. I like the dark-toned, wood-paneled walls, and old-school, country-club-esque bar. It looks a bit like a classic place, with a din shielded from too much natural light, but even dressed modernly, I did not feel out-of-place there. Classic rock music, and walls adorned with independent art, add an unpretentious vibe. I also understand there's piano in the evenings, but I missed that, by dining early. If satellite radio is their opening act, I imagine their performers must be fun, or perhaps change the ambiance, to add a touch more class, on occasion. There seems to be potential in the versatility of the space's eclecticism. I wouldn't be unhappy to hear jazz, classical, or even ragtime there. Food is pretty much country-club kitchen fair, with an additional Mexican menu I have not yet tried. Can't speak for their pizzas, Greek options, fish, or chicken, either yet. I had a cheeseburger with fries. The burger was great. I wish the fries had been softer, and less crispy, but that's a matter of taste. I had a decent Manhattan from the bar, but didn't spring for the name-brand liquor the waiter offered, but since it was a one-drink visit, I kinda wish I had. Their beer list has a few imports I like, and some mass-market swill, but no local micro-brews on tap. Not much in the way of wine selection, either. I noticed the staff didn't seem like young, trendy people. I sometimes appreciate avoiding those kinds of people, to enjoy a more established wisdom kind of proprietorship. Finally, I think the prohibition history of the building and attached hotel is interesting. Speculating on its history evokes a mood of secret, forbidden, rebellious hedonism some might enjoy revelling in. It's too bad the cult of alcoholics doesn't always include cannabis, in their prohibition-era hero-worship. Cigar offerings wouldn't be out-of-theme, in such a venue, either.

Heard about the History of the hotel and decided to give this place a try. Sadly, outside of the vintage decor and entertaining piano player, everything else was terrible. The customer service was piss pour. I asked the bartender to make me a sidecar, tasted like straight liquor. I ordered a cup of green chili and a Ceasar salad, both tasted lack luster. But, the tortilla that came with the chili was warm and yummy. Needless to say, great photo Ops but that's it.

We came here for brunch, and while it was a good experience, I don't think we will rush back. Service was very slow but very friendly. Food was great, and reminded me of a more upscale diner experience (we had brunch, so to be fair everything is a bit more diner-y). Green chili, as others have mentioned, was fantastic. I think the downfall here is that the mimosas, though priced at either $4 or $5 a glass, made the brunch much too expensive for 2. Our whole group was remarking on the prices, as one member had a $50 tab to himself and my husbands and mine ran closer to $80. It was just a very steep price for brunch. If they offered bottomless mimosas I think I would be much more inclined to return, but as it was it did not feel like a brunch worth that cost. If you are a non-smoker, this may also not be the place for you. They sat us as far away from the patio, which is smoker-friendly, as possible and it still reeked of cigarettes. If you are a smoker, you hit the jackpot because not many places in town still allow this. Admittedly, being seated inside (which I requested as a non-smoker) and in the back may have taken away from some of the ambiance others seem to really like as there was not really anyone else seated around us.

We had an awesome time hanging out on a sat night. Sang our lungs out around the piano with some cool folks. Piano player was amazing, drinks were strong and vibe was real. Loved it.

I found this place Googling restaurants near me. The menu offered Cobb Salad as $8.95. I went there to order and hopefully have a drink while I waited. No one even came to the door for at least five and maybe ten. Yeah, it was busy. I explained my mission and the guy put me at a non table and stuck a chair in the aisle at the top of the steps to the kitchen and restrooms. No one could pass easily and I was embarrassed having been plunked in their way. The chef was portly and had to turn sideways. The tequila and OJ was a glass of too much ice, and tasted barely of tequila OR orange juice. I am soooo sorry that I ordered a cocktail. When I asked this little gentleman, probably 75, if he could help me after 10 minutes without even being acknowledged at my non table, he said he'd get a server. He took my order. I never saw a server until she brought the bill. Needless to say, $24.25 is not what I expected, since I had read $8.95. $16.95??? The server said, "that's what it is, you wanna see the menu, HUN?" Her tone was bitchy. And don't call me Hun or Dear, or anything endearing, because I am older than you are. You don't know me. It also was quite placating in this situation. Now, the salad... This thing was a Home Depot project. I'm talkin' DIY. Two wierd looking strips of bacon, a slice of Swiss, packaged sliced turkey, maybe real slice of roast beef, two bargain basement, whole grape tomatoes (thick skin is evident in photo), one slice of cucumber and three disgusting, too-ripe slices of avocado atop waaaay too much lettuce. This was a very expensive, disappointing experience. Oh, BTW, don't expect for the Google menu prices to be honored.

We were hungry after our flight and really excited when we saw their seemingly decent happy hour prices on food, though it turns out portions are very small and average quality at best. The taco was pretty much out of a cereal box, the chicken egg roll was decent despite being two bites worth, and you can never go wrong with gyros but these sliders were definitely one bite each...I'm not sure if the food on their regular menu is good, BUT I do know they have a great outdoor seating area, as well as a piano bar setup on Friday nights. I also heard they have a whole roasted Pork that they dish out free during happy hour. They probably deserve two stars but the servers were all so nice and the piano bar aspect was cool.

What's Happened? Was at CB a year ago and all was fine. Yesterday I had dinner, specifically the $35 Rib Eye. First...our girl server had on skirt with the bottom just below her crotch. Not cool for this established venue; noting more of the older generation. Other female servers worn slacks. It was just uncomfortable and not respectful. My Rib Eye came as 50% steak and 50% grissle. Ug. If I were by myself I would have definately sent it back. Chef decided to put 2 very large asparagus stalks onto each of our meals. Hmm doesn't chef know the larger the stalk the tougher it is? Asparagus was awful. The bread served was good. Salads were far too drenched in dressing turning the lettuce soggy. Ug. Server barely served us, other staff would check on us. Perhaps she has a thing against older people? We spent over $125 and left Very Disappointed. We've been going there for years! Is getting help and a good chef impossible nowadays? We sat outside....BEWARE all tables in open patio are smoking areas. cough cough. Too bad Charlie Brown's, we think you've lost loyal customers for these and other reasons not mentioned. What a shame.

Rock solid bar. A bar for drinking.........get that, drinking. Oh, and the piano. Which is great. Especially if you are drinking.

Not only does it smell like an ashtray, the Pervert factor is high. This might be one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Definitely don't recommend you taking your teenage son here. The pedo vibe is high. I'd rather eat at McDonald's and I haven't eaten there in 20 years. Save your money and go somewhere else.

This bar is across the street from my friend's apartment building. He told me about this grill shortly after moving to Denver and said that my husband and I would really like it. He suggested we pick our dinner location last night so I mentioned this place. Tim was right. Service at this restaurant was top notch. Lots of different options as far as dinner possibilities went. Full entrees like what my husband ordered and Tim and I each had the French Dip with onion rings. Onion rings were PHENOMENAL. Very plentiful and they were large and had a nice crunch. I completely recommend you try Charlie Brown's if you are in Denver!

Soo this is a solid spot. It's located in a old vintage hotel that's now a residences. It's dark, with limited bar space, it's just the perfect spot for a night cap. They have a piano in the corner for entertainment. I wish I was able spend more time at this local gem. Staff is chill and friendly Parking: Street parking is challenging. So either walk or uber over. It's worth it!

Good times with live pianist singing whatever you care to suggest. All the fun will be had, and more!

I know that Charlie Brown's is a Denver institution. I've been here countless times over my adult years, and it's a solid dive bar and it's cool that they have a pianist. That said, I just feel disappointed every time I go there. The food is fairly traditional pub/bar fare, although it is a weird mix of your staples like burgers, nachos, and fried chicken mixed with Greek and Mexican. The burrito I got just didn't look super appetizing and wasn't kind to me upon its exit from my body. I probably should have gone Greek or fried? The "domestic" happy hour only includes things like Bud and Coors, and not the good local brews. The beer selection is just also pretty limited, which I feel like would be a reason to keep coming back to a diver bar, even when the food isn't great, you know? Also, because it's COVID, the only real option is the outdoor patio (they are seating folks inside and you can choose your own adventure there but I don't think it's a good idea, plus it's been such lovely patio weather recently!) but the patio does allow smoking. I'm not a smoker and also just not a huge fan of cigar smoke specifically, which happened to be our neighbor's smoking option preference. The service was amazing, though. Our servers initially brought out my table companion's entree with sour cream, immediately realized that it had been requested without, and remade it without our saying anything. I think we would have been fine with the sour cream, but really appreciated her attention to detail in noting the mistake, and immediately acting before we ever even noticed.

WTF w/ less than 5-star? W T F ? I would leave my career and family and friends and community to simply live nearer this bar, because I could imagine being happy and daily walking in and people yelling "NORM" even tho that's not my name, but who am I to deny people pleasure, because that is literally what this bar feels like it should be, and I am a giver. before bar stuff... the food. You now that thing where you get frustrated with food, because the nostalgia of how you remember stuff being tasty vs modern execution is totally off? That's annoying. And I'm cynical at this point, but for some damned reason this unpretentious, unassuming little square roomed bar is firing on 12 cylinders. The chicken caiser is the best ever. The pizza was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and it was surprising. The new "nacho" platter was so gluttonously tasty, it was absurd. It's like the way you would envision nachos in a dream that was born of a fictional reality. The Cobb salad I had was one of the best in my life. But it's just this wonderfully unpretentious piano bar. For continental clients, it reminds me of a vibe from San Francisco, crossing Martuni's piano bar with Buckeye Roadhouse. Or maybe a simpler and less politically pretentious Old Ebbitt's Grill from Washington DC. I love this bar. It is 1 block from my brother in law's apartment, a man I love like a silly Roman battler who needs to trust another. I would destroy my life and existence and career to live nearer this bar. Obviously, as a human I have much to work through, but this place felt as close to a real life "Cheers" than I have ever experienced in my life. Also, it's a bar. They have BOoooozE! I WILL BE BACK. Cannot wait. Also, this place induces laughing and good spirit and time.

this place! Started with fried mushrooms and zucchini, very crispy-served hot, and substituted marinara for ranch. For dinner had a very crispy (upon request) large veggie pizza-very generous veggie portions, again served piping hot! The bartender was very friendly, prompt, and made an awesome Old Fashioned! They also have a great happy hour!!! Will definitely be back when I visit Denver!

I mean how can you not give AT LEAST 4 stars when the servers smoke cigarettes while serving!!! Wow. Blast from the past.

If you want a place to just get a drink and enjoy the piano bar atmosphere, this place is perfect. Usually not over-crowded, I've always enjoyed my time here. Also, the pizza is pretty solid :).

Really enjoyed sitting at the piano and singing along to the songs! Drinks were reasonably priced. I would go back!

Tourists looking for a local restaurant Many choices made for an easy decision for us to agree on a place to eat. Gyro was full of flavor. Beef enchiladas were delicious. The service was spectacular.

cool divey place - not amazing food but pretty good for "bar/pub type" food. lots of outdoor seating with TVs.

The cob salad had wilted lettuce and mystery meat instead of ham and turkey. The place was filthy!

I've been coming to Charlie Brown's for many years. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is great. The Southern Fried Chicken is amazing! If I'm trying to eat healthy the Cobb Salad is excellent. If you come in on your birthday you get a $30 bar tab!

I haven't been here for more than 30 years! It's still as good as ever. My ex and I lived here in Cap. Hill in the 80's and we were regular visitors here at Charlie Brown's. It's very rare that restaurants have the longevity CB's has, so they are doing something correctly! I highly recommend the gyro sandwich, the green chili and the shrimp cocktail. Although, I'm sure everything is just as good. I won't leave it so long until I'm back for another wonderful experience. Service was also exceptional!