School House Kitchen and Libations

Came here for lunch. I ordered the Ruben sandwich with side of Mac and cheese. The sandwich was great. Good solid sandwich. Mac and cheese was super cheese but needed something. I wish waiter would have offered to add something to Mac and cheese. Father ordered Mac and cheese, wife ordered the Nachos. They are big and tastes good but, the BBQ sauce is not on the meat its just spread on nachos. Options for domestic beers are few. Overall it was good and I will come back again if in neighborhood, but i would not go out of my way.

If you haven't been, go, if for no other reason than to see their AMAZING bar. Solid food menu, great tap list, and one of the best whiskey menus anywhere. Thematic touches add a little fun and makes it memorable.

Such a fun spot!! They have a HUGE liquor selection. Staff was super friendly! Got a mimosa and beermosa! The steak and eggs was delicious and my date enjoyed his biscuits and gravy. It was also all very reasonably priced!

A cozy taproom and kitchen that has everything and then some on tap. It really is a great vibe and the food portions are huge making up for the slightly pricer menu.

For a whiskey place, they need to work on their ability to make a good Old Fashioned. The bar tender was NOT knowledgeable about the different whiskeys or how to make a good Old Fashioned. They also don't have the big block or round ice...that should have been my question to exit stage left. Unfortunately neither the service or the drink measured up to the proce charged. You can get a much better drink and price at the local dive bar just down the street.

We went here for the first time last night and I’m already planning my next visit! The food was SO good and their menu has so many good options it was hard to choose what to get! My ruben, mac-n-cheese, razmataz mocktail, and dirt dessert were all incredible. Shambo was our server, he was helpful, nice, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu! The atmosphere was ADORABLE and an old school house with cubbies, bus benches, and so many other nostalgic details.

Quite when they first open! Food was so so maybe it’s better w a drink stronger than water. A lot of fun sauce choices if that’s your jam!

Love the themed nature of the restaurant— super cute. The food is good but nothing crazy. We’ve been twice and the service is only ok. On our most recent visit, it took over an hour to get our food and the waiter did not refill waters or check in with us.

Wow wow wowwwwww Completely blown away and everything was soo good. Love the ambiance and style of the layout of this location. Ample outdoor seating as well. Food was so good didn't even get a chance to take a picture of it! Will come back and they dessert was to die for!

If you're looking for a place to get drunk and maybe get an appetizer, this is a great spot. The the alcohol selection is awesome. But if you're looking to actually eat dinner or lunch, I would avoid this place at all costs. Everything my wife and I ordered tasted absolutely awful. We didn't even attempt to try to get through the food.

The female bartender that served us started off our meal with a bad attitude and was pretty rude when I inquired about a specific drink. The food was extremely flavorless, and cold. Sadly, won't be returning after many many years of enjoying this place. I'm not knocking them after one bad experience, I'm just writing the review after I've had enough bad experiences to not return.

Kickin it Old School. This well repurposed building has some old world charm with an elevated trendy menu that keeps with the school house theme. Plenty of indoor space, large bar and fun outdoor seating area with an Old Towne feels. Here is my grade card for for the Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Lunch Lady Sloppy Joe. Culinary Report Card: Bacon-Wrapped Dates These bacon-wrapped dates at School House Kitchen and Bar are the star student of the appetizer menu. Subject: Flavor Composition (A+) It's a classic case of opposites attract--the sweet, chewy date is the quiet, studious kid, while the salty, crispy bacon is the charming, rebellious one. When they finally got paired up with the goat cheese for this group project, the resulting flavor profile was valedictorian material. The balsamic glaze acts like a master's thesis, adding a complex, tangy layer of brilliance that ties the whole concept together. Seriously, this is a lesson in savory-sweet balance. Overall Grade: Dean's List If you skip this appetizer, you're cutting class on the best part of the menu. Don't be tardy--order them immediately. They're what you wish they'd served for lunch duty. Lunch Lady Sloppy Joe: Pop Quiz Review This isn't your average cafeteria food; it's the version that went to culinary school. The seasoned beef and brioche are an A for effort, but the real genius is the Blue Cheese. That sharp, tangy bite is the bold, straight-A student that elevates the whole class. The sweet potato tots are delicious and numerous--they're the overachieving sidekick. The Catch: It gets a B- in structural integrity. Eating it is a mandatory clean-up on Aisle 3. Quiz Grade: A (Dean's List). It's a little messy, but brilliantly executed. Don't cut class on this one. Overall Grade: Summa Cum Laude (High Honors) This isn't your mother's Sloppy Joe; it's the version that went to culinary school and got an MBA. It's a complex, highly satisfying sandwich that respects its heritage while boldly achieving new, delicious heights. Highly recommended field trip for your tastebuds.

School House nails the concept of bringing back childhood lunch menus but with an elevated, adult twist. Enjoy the vibrant downtown scene on the patio, or head inside where the bar and open space make it easy to gather--no "popular table" required. The Monte Cristo is golden, gooey perfection with savory ham and melted cheese hugged by a sweet, crispy batter with a dusting of powdered sugar. A dip-able side of tangy jam and sweet potato tot puffs make it nostalgia reimagined as pure magic.

What a great place to grab a beer! My only experience at this restaurant was a few to several years ago when my friend and I dined here for Sunday brunch (or something like that.) Back then, I really wasn't paying attention as to what they offered. Today, when we stopped here for a quick drink, I realized that their drink menu is/was quite massive especially for beers (tap and cans.) I didn't have any (alcoholic) drink (as I am/was temporarily abstaining from it), my BF, however, had a pint of Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA which I took a super tiny sip of. Whereas I may not be an IPA expert (I can only consume certain IPAs with lower IBUs only), this IPA's haziness was just right where it canceled out the typical IBU level many IPAs have. It truly tasted pleasant to me which shocked me. He later went for a second one and this time, it was a canned Montucky Cold Snaps. I also took a tiny sip out of it and unfortunately, I didn't care for this one as it had a good amount of sweetness which might be coming from one of the ingredients: corn. The (first) Hazy IPA was much more superb in a way that although its bitterness is a lot higher than Montucky, it (Hazy IPA) is/was (overall) much more superior beer than in quality than Montucky. There are other interesting beers (on tap) based on the menu we looked. Once I am out of my abstinence, I would love to come back here for a nice pint of something good. I think I set my eye on "Great Divide Love & Lemon; this sounds very interesting! We were sat at one of the comfortable chairs upstairs where there is its own bar. The bartender that was in charge of the bar was extremely attentive and pleasant to is.

Had another good experience showing someone around Olde Town for the first time and going to School House for lunch! Highly recommend the Wadsworth salad, hold the blue cheese and add either grilled chicken or shrimp.

Popped in here while exploring Arvada and loved it! the theme being a school was very creative. We sat in their bar section so we were seated right away is it is open seating in that specific section. We ordered their fried pickles, buffalo sandwich and BALT. We were absolutely obsessed with their friend pickles! They come in the shape of a fry and the dipping sauce was insanely good we asked for another one for our main course. The buffalo chicken sandwich was pretty good- came with a lot of blue cheese so if you don't like blue cheese make sure you mention it. However the BALT was very bland with little taste. I'd still come here again just order a different sandwich as they had many options! Cool ambiance and quick service

Ok, my daughter's boyfriend lives in Arvada and knows I like unique bourbon - he said "You need to go to School House in Arvada". We had time so went and met them there. BANG AMAZING. Troy helped us out the whole night. The food, service and holy crap the drinks / whiskey was just awesome. I gather it is the 3rd largest Whiskey bar after the Stanley Hotel (the Shining - in Estes Park) and Finn's Manor in Denver. Frankly it has to be. The whiskey selection was over the top. They had most of the unicorns including Russell's 15 and Michter 10 (and Pappy's etc). And the cost of the pours was definitely reasonable. Great selection of food too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you Troy! Go Redbirds!!!!

Love the decor. Seating looks like school desks and the menus are a take on "pee-chee" folders. I know many people won't know what those are. I remember them, so perhaps I am just old! Food is excellent, as is the service. Great for whiskey lovers, as there is a wall of them. Perfect place to take a break from shopping Old Town Arvada.

Food was absolutely delicious! Didn't get a picture of the bacon wrapped dates, because we gobbled them down so quickly. Generally I do not like dates ( texture thing for me), but I figured I'd give them a go since hubby wanted some. I would've gotten a second batch but I wanted to make sure I had my dinner. I ordered the steak frites which were yummy. Hubby got the bake meatloaf which was also delicious. Our server was Steven and they were so attentive and had an amazing vibe to them. Hubby and I sat in the bar library and that was so much fun. Drinks were also very yummy. I had the cantarito and strawberry pineapple punch. Highly recommended

Cool little spot in an area in Arvada with lots of shops and other restaurants. I really enjoyed the ambiance but the food was okay. I had a burger and it was average. I did enjoy the menus and the little things to remind you of the school days. The service is on-point and the server team is very helpful and friendly. Lots of paid and street parking available. On a Friday night we were able to find street parking that was free.

This place was great, I was a little nervous as some reviews seem all over the place but am glad I went. The drinks were solid, the burger was delicious. The atmosphere was very cute. School chairs for seats, pencils in the bar top, beaker glasses.

A fun bar area!! Such cute and fun decorations. The dining area is also nice! Parking is tricky as there's no dedicated lot. The apple chicken salad is a must, along with the sweet potato tots!! The salad is HUGE so a half order is more than plenty. Their burger was also good. Good variety in the menu.

Food and atmosphere are very enjoyable even w/a packed house. Service was OK. Had 3 cocktails: Sazerac tasted of New Orleans, Under the Bleachers is delicious libation of gin and Blueberry-lemonade, and Rye-Kai for sweeter whiskey combo. Ample portions, crispy brussels sprouts and back-wrapped dates are very tasty.

Nestled in Olde Town Arvada on a beautiful string lights laden street Beer selection is a great mix and the food is tasty Our server was very friendly and helpful with beer selections

We golf at Indian Tree and someone told us to check out Old Town Arvada. A Sunday night after golf we stopped by for light supper. We were excited to know about Old Town as we are golfing nearby often. This is the first restaurant we chose as we wanted something light and their menu seemed to offer a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options. My husband ordered the Greek salad with salmon and I ordered the Salmon Sandwich. I also ordered a cocktail, the Bus Stop Boulevardier. On the positive side nothing was terrible but there was nothing we want to come back for. Service was good. Overall, just a very average experience.

Cute little spot. I love how everything is parts of a school. Food wasn't too bad nothing to rant and rave about. Service was okay.

Great food for brunch and for dinner. Lovely cocktail options and right near the heart of Olde Town Arvada

Good food....hamburger was cooked to my choice-pink in the middle. Not good service. Long time to take our order and took a long time to give us our check. Definitely enjoyed celebrating our granddaughter's birthday along with family guests.

First time and it didn't disappoint! It's a Wednesday night at 6pm and there was no wait for dinner! This spot was popping but this restaurant had so many areas for seating. Service was good. We were greeted very quickly and recieved our food at a fair amount of time! Food -- Meatloaf 3.8/5 -- The mashed potatoes were seasoned well! I didn't really enjoy the apricot ketchup on it as much. Salad w/ Shrimp 4.8/5 -- the salad was a great size and so were the shrimp! The only thing is that the croutons were a bit salty but it pair well with the salad! Overall, I would def come back and try other items off the menu!

The food and ambiance were fine. We sat at the bar and received pretty bad service. Most staff ignored us...and god forbid we wanted another drink...guess everyone behind bar was having a bad day. We still tipped 20% because we have been there.

Returning customer. Can relate to the atmosphere. (Missed the bus!) One of our go to places in Olde Town. Food and service are always great. Everyone was very friendly. I had the Reuben and the birthday girl (wife) had pulled pork. Both very good. esp. enjoyed the roasted brussel sprouts! We thought for sure they used to have fish tacos, but our memory isn't as good as it once was!!! Regardless, we will be back!

Showed up at this restaurant along with our daughter while visiting from Florida. It was noon and not too crowded. Our waitress, Ana brought us waters, and explained a few items on the menu and we ordered contingent on one item being gluten free and Ana came back and said it was. My wife and I shared a Ruben sandwich with fries and it was ample enough for us to share. Out daughter chose the fried salad with balsamic and chicken on the salad. It came on a tray and it was an interesting service, and she thought it tasted good. Our sandwich was a bit crispy grilled and the fries were just ok. The kitchen took a long time to prepare the food, which knocked down the rating since others that came in after us got their food before we did.

We were seated upstairs and outside where the waitress offered to have the patio umbrella opened since it was sunny but made sure to mention what a pain it would be multiple times to which we said yes since the sun was beaming down. Thought it was kind of weird to mention the inconvenience, especially since it was offered. The table ordered the trio which I enjoyed, especially the buffalo chicken dip. I felt there were an appropriate amount of veggies, chips and pita for it. I ordered the grand Cobb salad salad which was good but I didnt like how big the cubes of turkey and ham were. My friend asked the waiter to describe the fries to which he responded "potato" and my friend responded with "shoestring, waffle" etc. I felt like those two experiences with the staff kind of made the meal weird, especially being in the service industry. My partner and other friend didnt get their order as it was described on the menu so that was also another disappointment. Were we able to eat? Yes. Was it a pleasant experience? No.

Something has changed... And I love it! The food has improved. Plates and ingredients seem purposeful and in harmony. (BRISKET TACOS = YUM!) Bloody Marys are flavorful, garnished, and don't break the pocket. This place is charming! After a few elementary-level whelmed trips to school house over the last few years , they have graduated to a place where you want to go and study the whisky selection.

We have been here multiple times over the past several years. I like the school house theme- its fun to reminisce with the decor and menus bringing back memories. The food is dependably good whether sandwiches, salad or entree. The service is always friendly.

The school was really cool. when we walked in the lighting and ambiance in general was really really cool they had bus seats which were uncomfortable but fun and other school elements that made it feel truly nostalgic. The food was good for the most part my freind got the French dip sandwich which was spectacular. While I got the chicken sandwich which was less than disgusting the cheese is truly what made it bad. Service was excellent for how busy it was.

Enjoyed lunch with our bike club after finishing a 20 mile bike ride. There were 11 of us that descended upon School House Kitchen & Libations in Olde Town Arvada. The restaurant/Bar is a 1982 schoolhouse turned into a bistro & saloon. We all enjoyed salads, brisket tacos and pastrami sandwiches; everyone loved their meal. I really liked their grilled chicken School House Salad with a chilled mug of Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA. The waitress' service was impeccable! She took our orders efficiently and split the tickets without us having to ask. Great service, Great restaurant!

Went for the Arvada St. Patrick's festival. Went to the outside bar for a green beer and paid cash. I was told that they didn't have any coin change but the price was an uneven amount. The waitress didn't give me any change from my purchase because of this. I know it's only a few coins but they probably served a thousand plus people that day so a couple coins for each purchase is just unethical robbery. Will not go back just because of this. Didn't try the food, if you steal my wallet I don't care if you can make a burger. Next time either have change or change the price so it ends up being an even dollar amount.

Shitty website. Tried to make reservations via yelp and nothing but superfluous crap...no way to make reservations when hitting the make reservations tab. Can't make you this level of boneheaded incompetence. Update: once I got there and seated, great selection of libations and cocktails, good food and excellent service. Worth a visit, just go old school and walk in and put your name on a list. I will go back despite my initial frustrations.

Staff was great and did a good job, and I wanted to like this place a lot... I love the old school house idea... my wife thought her monte cristo was a bit dense while my chicken fried steak was good but the potatoes were very dry, it needed more gravy. Then the broccoli was thick with some garlic butter which was a bit too much... Over all 3.3 stars...

We went for some pre dinner drinks this past weekend. It was a great experience! We sat at the bar and got some drinks. We got: Old fashioned, green tea shot, sazerac, and a couple of non alcoholic drinks. Every drink was well made and tasty! They have over 2,000 whiskeys which is super cool The only food we tried was the queso which was okay. The service was super friendly and attentive for a Saturday busy night. The vibe was so cool. It is model after a school and the details they put into this place are so much fun! Beaks for glasses, year books for menus, tables with the period table, and much more! So fun!

We met some friends at School house for brunch on a Saturday morning. Let me tell you this place is super fun and cool! If you are questioning where to sit, always choose the bar as it is definitely cool. We ordered a couple bloodies, a brunch old fashioned, and the Irish coffee. All of which were very tasty... We paired our brunch drinks with biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, the butterfinger french toast, and a dunce cap scramble. Everything was delicious! Honestly I couldn't ask for a better brunch experience. We will be back!

Went with friends to lunch. I got a BLAST with French onion soup. The outside seating is so pleasant. There are umbrellas and misters to keep you cool while enjoying Olde Town. The iced tea was brewed well and refreshing. A BLAST is bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato with swiss cheese and white BBQ sauce on a hoagie. The French onion was on point. I love that soup no matter the time of year. The staff there is great. Our waitperson answered all our questions and offered recommendations. School House continues to be a great choice.

Funky kitchen with a school theme delicious food good service and a big indoor brewery must try this while in Arvada

Such a cute restaurant- an old schoolhouse converted to a bar/restaurant. Huge selection of libations (alcoholic drinks) you could get a different one everyday for a month and still not make a dent! Old bus seats for booths, old gym floors for tables, chalkboard in bathroom, book and locker decor. Loved the vibe! Food was amazing! If you can get the Mac and cheese and ask for it with a slice of smoked Gouda!! You won't be disappointed. Also got the Monte Cristo and it was fantastic with their house made jam. Server was fantastic and friendly , great local restaurant in downtown Arvada

Super fun spot with impeccable theming, we didn't realize that it was the original school house in Arvada and the theme was upholding history which made us appreciate it more. The food was tasty bar food at a reasonable price and came out pretty quick. It's defiantly a casual spot that may be punching upwards a bit, but a Quick Look at the menu will tell you that. We didn't participate but the bar looked busy and the cocktails looked fun. All in all a good spot right in olde town

Great food, excellent service, large menu with plenty to choose from. Made reservations but got there early so we just ate at the bar. Charming School House theme. Invited friends, they loved it.

Not sure why some of the low ratings. Thought this place was pretty cool! Poutine fries were to die for as were the Mac & cheese. And their cocktails were inventive and tasty. Place has a cool look and feel and was filled up. Service very good! Highly recommended.

Loved it! Unique food, causal dining. My group felt welcome, and I was easily able to reserve using Yelp.

Possibly the best selection of bourbon and whiskey EVER !! But what lets down this place is cocky bartender that doesn't appreciate the customer, they have prices that range from $4 too $400 , so u can pretty much try whatever you're heart or taste buds desire , myself a huge bourbon guy and my buddy who I brought to try this ultimate experience loved a peaty scotch, But instead we are presented with an arrogant guy called M, not caring for what the customer wants or is interested in experiencing, poor service and very disrespectful employees, that needs to be re~trained in what the concept of customer experience. I will try again but maybe check the menu before you go in and don't expect the trained bartender to help or assist you with the ultimate experience, So frustrated as this could be a money pit , for printing money andhaving the right trained people in the right positions.

My friends and I came here at a not busy time so we got seated right away. I love the theme and they really commit to it! I even loved in the bathroom the "I will not pass love notes in class." Everyone enjoyed their food. I think the favorite of the group was the ravioli with the green chili sauce. I would definitely come back here!

A very yummy brunch! I went with my girlfriends and we had a blast. We are all teachers so the theme was on point. The bar area was really cool to look at!

I went here with my dad before taking the tram downtown. It's a whisky bar with a nostalgic callback to our school days. The chairs are school chairs, the bar is made of #2 pencils, cocktail cups are beakers. It was very whimsical & the bartending staff & customers were friendly. The whiskey list is very extensive so you shortly be able to find a bottle to fit your taste.

Schoolhouse has a great vibe and serves as a memorable night out for dinner. I love the attention to detail in the decor...using pencils, file folders, bus seats, globes, etc to bring the school theme to life. Service was great and the food was good as well. The menu has fun flashbacks to school times, continuing the theme. The food does the trick, but isn't the highlight of the experience for me.

Return visit. Went for HH which is 2-5pm and includes drinks and food. Plenty of fun cocktail options. The Buffalo Juice Box is as strong as it is tasty. This Graduate Cocktail has earned its higher degree. Pulled pork tacos are a great deal at $3 each. They are full of pork but could use some spice since the only other ingredients are slaw and cilantro crema. Service was a bit slower today since there were only 2 waitstaff that doubled as bartenders. I was able to explore a little more this time since it wasn't busy. Love the president photos with interesting facts about each president's drinking preferences.

I've frequented this restaurant many times and have enjoyed my experience each time. Great vibes, decent food and my drinks were strong, in a very good way.

Holy cannoli I've never seen a restaurant with this many whiskey selections. You literally will get lost in the list of selections. The atmosphere is cool. The upstairs is more intimate and the downstairs gives me a Harry potty hogwarts kinda vibe. Makes me wanna buy a wizard cape and drink bourbon while twirling a magic wand in the air. Just me? Okay, maybe it's just me. The food is pretty good. Eggplant parm was decent. I've had better but I'm a snotty about eggplant parm. Weird comment I know. The burgers looks legitimately delicious. I recommend trying those for sure. Oh parking sucked around there. Just in my opinion lol okay byeeee.