Scruffy Murphy's

A nice joint on the edge of downtown that was a nice little escape from the stuffier spots that are closer to downtown. The service was great and it seemed as though the establishment itself was living through the stories we heard and the decor we saw while we were hanging out. I'd love to be there in St. Paddy's day for sure. It was only a short scooter ride away from our hotel in downtown and worth the journey.

First timer here - bar was pretty much as expected for an Irish Pub downtown in the Ball Park district. But here's a first for me - a fee to use my credit card? I sat at the bar and watched an NBA game, and had to provide a CC to open a tab. Perhaps I missed the signage that disclosed this fee, but it would have been nice for the bartender to inform me as much when I closed out, considering I had a wad of cash in my wallet sitting on the bar when I closed my tab. Hey, the businness certainly has the right to charge for whatever they want, but it seems a bit shady NOT to disclose that fee.

Fantastic bar. Authentic vibe and great customer service. One of the closest you'll get to a Trad bar outside of Ireland. Pay it a visit and don't miss their St paddy's specials and events! 🇮🇪

Came here for St Patrick’s Day in 2022 and it was a total blast! Like music throughout the day in the main front area and the outdoor patio in the back. The drinks are priced well and made by attentive staff. The picture is from a local Irish instrumental chapter. This place knows how to throw down!

Solid place, but... Where's the Irish music? A lot of attention put into the vibe of the place only to drown it out with generic (but not bad) music.

While my girlfriend was at her conference I decided to walk around downtown Denver. A good friend of mine that lives there suggested I check out Scruffy Murphy's, which is a great name. It has the look of a typical Irish pub, very charming, and had a pretty good sound system. My friend told me about this spicy, pickle vodka they serve and I was very much intrigued. Sure enough, behind the bar I saw the vodka as well as other concoctions (see pictures). I had a "shot" (more like a double) of the vodka and some of the black cherry whiskey. If you love the taste of pickles that are spicy, you will love this drink! I really couldn't taste the alcohol, which might be why they poured a double, but the sour pickle taste was spot on. The whiskey was also very good. A nice fruity blend that had the slightest hint of alcohol. I saw they had other blends with Skittles, apples, or peaches. Next time I'm in Denver again, I'm definitely coming back!

I was wrongly accused and forcibly thrown to the ground by a bouncer. Multiple witnesses tried to tell the bouncer I was not at fault but he did not care and resorted to physical violence.

This place had a fun atmosphere for karaoke. A little wild younger crowd, but fun for the most part. We came on a Sunday night and the bartender was extremely nice and helpful. What ruined it for us was the karaoke dj. He was a complete a**hole to me and my girlfriend. We're pretty tolerant people as we go out a lot, but this guy should not be working there. That's all I'll say

First off, Scruffy's is a dive bar. I think by every definition you should not be rating a dive bar for anything other than it is- a dive bar! Do not expect some culinary or service amazingness! Come on people! Enjoy a dive for what it is. Good hard liquor, maybe some fun karaoke (yes, it was there the night we visited) and all the neighborhood locals. We were visiting so only stopped in the one time and everyone was fun and great! If you like a pretty cocktail in a pretty space- do not go here! If you like to have a good drink around good people, check out Scruffy's.

Amazing time at Scruffies for their St.Patrick's day celebration, as they had a great band and they provided portapotties and the drinks were flowing. They were pouring them quickly to be sure. The atmosphere was rowdy and music was good! Thanks for putting on this event.

As a woman, this bar bouncer saved me from a man who was threatening me from a bar pervasively. Invited me in and said this would be a safe place from the scary ass dude following me. Another bouncer handed me a rose as I was having a panic attack. Highly recommend this bar as they are fun and truly care about their customers safety.

Came here on St. Patty's day and Lala changed our lives. She is the kindest bartender we have ever encountered. My queen deserves everything in the world (a massive raise).

Cheers to the best St Pattys day vibes!! Love coming here to celebrate St Pattys. Be ready for a big and fun crowd and if you don't like noise go home. Amazing vibe and can't wait for the next time we stop by. No opinion on food/drinks outside of st Pattys at this time.

Scruffy Murphy's out did themselves. The pickle shots are nothing short of delectable. Srufffy's bring all the vibes. Especially on st pattys. Come here if you want to have a good time. Take a pickle shot at my funeral please.

The DJ there was very discriminatory toward my friends and I (Boogie Man Mobile DJ). We would politely request music and he would say they already played it with a very mean attitude or would not acknowledge us at all. When other's requested music who were not of color he would play their song right away. Our group tried to ask multiple times for songs and he became more aggravated and dismissive with us. I did confront him at the end and he denied nothing when I asked if it's because of our race and even chuckled at the situation while letting another white individual behind me go with their song. This is very unprofessional and unacceptable I will be telling everyone of my experience. It's a shame the world we live in still has so much hatred.

Decent beer choice. However, seeing the bouncer throw a woman to the ground (face-first) for no apparent reason was a MAJOR buzz kill. Helped the woman (mid 40s) to her feet and get away, and the bouncer justified it by saying he "didn't care she was a woman". WOULD NOT EVER RECOMMEND.

Final stop on my girlfriend's bachelorette bar-crawl: Scruffy Murphy's! When our dwindling group of 5 made it here I was surprised, given that it was a Saturday night, to find that it was not as busy as neighboring bars. The music was the traditional mainstream hits. So we made our way to the dance floor and proceeded to dance the last bit of the night away. Once we had enough dancing, we ordered a couple rounds of mixed shots. Our bartender was on point and very friendly. She mixed up a pretty delish Scooby Snack (at least I think that's what we had). The bar top was covered in pennies and an acrylic coating. Super cool! There was a police call box in the area separating the two main parts of the pub. While it's a neat touch - it's not very Irish (IMO). There was a quarter pool table and an assortment of items decorated the exposed brick walls. Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub was a great addition to our evening of bachelorette shenanigans. Def a place I would stop by again! **Pro-Tip: Come while the kitchen is still open and indulge in a tasty looking item off their food menu. Shepard's Pie anyone?

Rick was the best!!! Staple bar in denver!!! Had so much fun here. Thanks for the good times

Great service and bartenders! Service was amazing and even gave us free shots! I love it

Scruffy's has become a bit of a staple amongst my friend group. The bar staff is attentive and the selection is good, but the real selling point of Scruffy's is the DJ. He always puts on the best music and just has fun with it! You can't help but dance when the DJ is dancing.

Scruffy Murphy's is my favorite kind of bar. As part of a large party visiting a new town, locals can sometimes groan, but the crew at Scruffy Murthy's were good humored and welcoming. The karaoke is a good time and it is almost shocking the level of talent hidden in this place. Come on, reader, hang out with Denver locals in an Irish bar that offers a warm - if somewhat punk shabby-chic - vibe. Be nice, and they'll be nice to yoI.

There definitely was a scruffy crowd in this bar and there certainly seemed to be no good specials to be found on any of the beer during my visit. It was a karaoke night but it hadn't really gotten started yet so the bar seemed pretty dead. No beer specials and few people so I guess I was just unlucky to visit on an off night or way too early.

Favorite stop to drink at while in Denever from Vegas. Although they didn't have karaoke like they had before covid, I'm hopeful they bring it back as it was a great spot! Bartender was awesome and definitely worth the stop with a fellow veteran!

Lively, spacious, and fun atmosphere. The bar tenders aren't very fast and will sit in one spot instead of going up and down the bar so the service was just okay.

Relatively small and usually standing-room-only, the bartenders at this hole-in-the-wall are efficient and unbelievably nice. They have cheap, strong cocktails and a cozy atmosphere - and so near a concert venue. One would imagine the staff is jaded from belligerent show-goers. Alas, they're awesome. Well done, friends.

Rude bartender. Rolled his eyes and said "you're killing me" after I ordered my first drink. All I did was ask for a different flavor of Whiteclaw

It IS scruffy... but so friendly. Good selection of booze and brews. Clean bathrooms. DJ in the other room. Friendly bartenders. Close to Coors Field and a welcoming establishment on a hot evening.

OH MY GOD- hands down a flippin fun Irish Pub!!! Good bartenders, Steve and (Lauren?) were soooooo badass. They made the coolest drinks and shots for our party. I will come back for that Peach Whiskey drink with Ginger Ale, Cinnamon and what not. That drink was the key to my heart. We were so lucky to enter this pub while it was empty, so we had the front seats to the bar area. They had some interesting, fun flavors I've never seen available in other pubs. This is quite unique to me. Otherwise, if other pubs carry these flavors, then, I'm not drinking quite enough! They had Sour Patch drinks, very sweet, but with that edge of booze. We saw a pickle juice drink, we were both excited to dare each other to try it. The people are incredibly sweet and lots of seating to go around.

Great drinks, great atmosphere, super cool staff! Overall 6/5 pub. Don't miss out on this gem!

I loved when this place had karaoke. I live in Vegas and came back to this spot because of the karaoke. They need to bring it back! Bring down the PolyPro.

Walking through downtown Denver with a buddy and we see a sign that says $2 beers, so of course we have to check it out. We go inside, and the $2 beers are the classics -Bud, Coors, PBR, etc. And we are in the mood for something more craft. So we ask how much the other local beers on tap cost, thinking they are going to be 2 or 3 times the price of the posted special. Nope. $3 pours of delicious draft beer. Are you kidding me? The place was decorated for Halloween and ready to go. Loved this place and the vibe, happy to know a place like this can stay standing!

I want to give this a lower score but I'm not going to let my being super tired and over the night cloud my judgement. Super divey and dirty seeming but was pleasant. The bartenders seemed to know what they were doing even if they didn't look it or like they were having a good time in general. They were nice though. We ordered some happy hour food and the portions are ridiculous. I eat a ton of food but nobody needs two pounds of cheese curds! If I was splitting with people it still would've been too much. Not a complaint but I was just so surprised. They were also just alright. It's lively here and a whole hell of a lot less crowded than some of the other bars in the area with a slightly different crowd.

Cheap drinks, easy to get a bartender. Just wish they'd open up the patio bar and add more music

So much fun! Live music Friday night for the 90s fans. Cheap drinks and friendly peeps. Will be back.

My friends and I have been here in the past and we came back for Karaoke. They didn't have karaoke this time and had half the space covered up. We had so much fun at karaoke the first time we came back for more. We were very disappointed they didn't have karaoke. The bartenders were badass!!! The shady silver insulation blocking off half of the place was weird.

We did not eat here. So, it may be obvious that I like Irish pubs. I am not Irish, but I like Irish beer and Whiskey. Stopped here for a whiskey after dinner. They have a good selection. I like Green Spot and they have it. They also have Smithwicks. The bartenders are very nice and friendly. This pub is veteran friendly and offer discounts to veterans (added the extra star!). Way to go Scruffy! We will be back when in the area.

Scruffy's is definitely a downtown standby for myself and my friends when we're looking for a place to gather for any celebratory occasion. It's good for drinks, not for food. Scruffy's has the two best environments that I look for in a bar, both at different times. #1) Most nights it's the dead quiet, Irish pub with rugby and football matches on in the background with Smithwicks on tap amongst the other fine drinks that you might be looking for at this kind of establishment. #2) The rest of the nights that it's not dead quiet, it's packed. Rockies baseball post game celebrations and St Pattys days are definitely a good time for seeing the place busy. Getting to know the staff is your best chance of having a great time here.

I'll give a 2 stars because we got the drinks we wanted. But the bartender seems like he hates his job. I've been in the industry 10 years, if you dislike people then go to a new industry. We came from Dallas and was looking for a good time and this definitely gave us a disappointment.

In a stark contrast to the last bar we were at (Falling Rock), this place is...awesome. We walked in and the bar staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The drink prices are great. The atmosphere is great. I even tried the spicy pickle vodka. Great. Really loving this spot!

We put Scruffy Murphys on our pub crawl map for St Patty's day. It was our third stop, 3/4 mile walk from Nallens Irish pub. It was obviously busy, bouncers at the door explained there was a $10.00 cover charge. You could not even walk into the place, let alone get a drink. I decided our group needed to move on, so I said, looks like standing room only, probably can't even get a drink, the bouncer screamed out"if you are not paying a cover, you need to get off of my patio". Pretty much the most anti customer service moron you could imagine as the entrance to your business. I totally understand, Saturday the 16th of March is your busiest day, but management should be ashamed of the reputation that your door people are portraying. I would love to give an honest review of the entire service experience because their are more Nathan likely fantastic employees, but the door dig-bats ruined any possible positive experience.

Went to Denver for a weekend and got way to loose. Stopped and had a Skittles shot and some beers. Got back to Phoenix and wife forgot her debit card at the bar. They went the extra mile and sent it back with a BOGO offer. Here's a cheers for some tasty beers. Scruffy rocks.

Definitely stop and check this place out. I tried the pickle infused vodka and it was one of the best things I've ever had! I'm sure there's lots more here to try, just didn't have time.

Fun, divey bar. You must try the black cherry infused whisky!

This is a great venue to catch local bands, some of which sync up with the establishment's Irish theme, and some of which are your standard local rock bands that just serve to reinforce the place's (appreciated!) local roots. The bartenders and staff are friendly, and the menu is entirely prepared in a surprisingly small kitchen, considering how good everything tastes when it comes out. My favorite is the Shepherd's Pie, but they have several other thematically-apropos offerings and whenever they've had a special event with an appetizer spread, it's been tasty and varied (within reason for an appetizer spread). The place is, effectively, two connected units in the same building in Five Points; the main door opens into the bar area, which also features a fireplace and some seating, and a second door connects it to a neighboring room of equal size that houses the stage, the bathrooms, and more dining room seating. The stage faces the door so you can easily hear anyone playing in the bar area (for most bands they feature in the place, even when the interior door is closed), and although the layout makes the best use of the space it can, it's a little awkward due to their attempt to fit the stage into roughly the same area as the bar itself occupies on the long side of the room. The decor feels like an Irish pub transplanted into Denver, complete with dark wood accents, smaller tables, and Irish sports jerseys hanging from the ceiling or draped across the ubiquitous brick walls. Overall, I've caught quite a few musical acts here, and the beer selection is both robust and affordable, so there's always something good to drink while you're listening. They also host whisky tastings and other events, so there's likely something to bring most anyone into the place, and they'll likely find something to bring them back, much like I did.

Scruffy Murphy's is one of my go-to bars in Denver. Their stellar whiskey and rotating beer menu are enough to keep me coming back regularly, and the food has always been on point. Top that off with some of the best service you'll find within steps from the ball field makes this guy all smiles. Can whoever did the interior decoration at Scruffy's please just break into my home, rip everything off the walls and throw out all the furniture, and replace everything with what you deem suitable? Also, please replace all liquids with the bottles from the bar. Send an invoice to the city of Denver because it will become a historical landmark. Then update the Google Maps listing for my address to SCRUFFYSEAN'S. Please respond.

Sucks!!!!!! Almost 70 and they wouldn't let me in without an ID!!!! BS. . Went down the street to Sidecar. Awesome !!! . Two thumbs way up

We had a lot of fun here on our trip to Denver. We actually stopped in during a long wait for breakfast one morning so it was kind of spur-of-the-moment. I immediately noticed the row of infused vodkas on the bar and was intrigued. It was about 10 a.m., so I stuck with a screwdriver for a morning drink, but we came back later that night and I tried the gummy bear vodka with Sprite and it was great. More than anything, the bartender was super cool and helpful. I think he was also the general manager, but he gave us a lot of great recommendations for bars around town.

met friends at Scruffy's last night for holiday celebrations and tried to find a place to squeeze in to order drinks. A big dumb animal who was obviously a regular of this place was rude and clearly annoyed and refused to let us in to order drinks. 18$ for a Guinness and shot of Jameson on St. Patrick's Day...I'm guessing I'd pay less if I went back today.

By far my favorite bar in Denver! I wandered in one afternoon swayed by the promise of the best pickle shots, and not only did they deliver that promise, but I gained a whole set of new friends that afternoon! I love everyone who works there and the regulars are an absolute riot. I found my home in this place, and some of my now closest friends!

Dropped in for a quick drink after an interview around the corner. I always love Irish pubs. This place is ideal for an early happy hour or if you're just looking for a cozy pub to drink in. Bartenders were very friendly and even let us try some of their house pickles, beware, they were spicy but delish! I had my usual black velvet, while my boyfriend ordered a 15 year scotch. Only stayed for the one but will be back when we're in the neighborhood!

This has been my favorite bar since I turned 21. Since then, I've seen a lot of changes, but the essence has stayed the same. The staff is incredible. Craig and Steve are awesome and have made the place what it is through thick and thin. The beer selection is delicious, the pours are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. I haven't had the food in a while, but the sandwiches are delicious, and the shepherd's pie is amazing. Also, they have a very good Scotch selection. If you like a quiet environment during a weeknight or want to hang out in a high energy environment on the weekend, this place is perfect. The live music is definitely worth checking out, especially if 66 Days or Chris Koltak are playing. I try to introduce all my friends to Scruffy's, and almost all of them love it. Just be sure to pay the parking meter (or better yet take a cab) because the fine folks at parking enforcement are looking for an excuse to ruin your night with a $50 ticket.

Wish I could leave NO STARs. Apparently Shannon isn't there anymore to great customers. My wife and I walked in, sat at a table and waited,,,,,and waited,,,,and waited. The lazy bartender continued to chat, he wasn't even pouring drinks. We went in on Thursday night, May 4th, 2017 and they weren't even busy. We just walked out. Went to another Irish pub and had a great reception and time. Read the rest of the reviews for this "pub" you will see we are not out of the norm. This place is a total joke.

I've been to Scruffy's a million times, and it's great for what it is - a divey Irish pub on a block full of bro bars in LoDo. They have live music some days, and that's a great time to go in. (I didn't know there were multiple Irish bands in Denver, but there are!) The tap lines are clean, the beer selection is decent, and the service is friendly.

I love this bar. First, they actually make their pickles in house for the pickle shots. And while other bars offering pickle shots use Taaka (gross) mixed with pickle juice, Scruffy's uses Svedka and actually infuses the pickles! Personally, I prefer the pickle bourbon over the pickle vodka if I'm having one. Second, for bar food its pretty damn good. Their Grim sauce (named for its inventor, whom also makes the pickles) is a delightful sweet and slightly hot addition to their pork wings (my fav) and bacon wrapped chicken. The heroin sauce is just as addictive as it sounds, served alongside their pretzel it is just about as perfect as it gets. The staff is great, and ladies, it's the safest bar on the block. Those guys have zero qualms about removing the drunk, handsy, belligerent, Chad-bros that occasionally stumble in. If you ever have a problem, they will remove it and make sure you're safe. Live music, dancing, karaoke, and the largest patio on Larimer all make this my regular go to spot. This list could honestly go on and on, but I definitely encourage you to check out this diamond in the rough for yourself.

Love the atmosphere... love the bartenders and staff... and love the patio in the back. The adjacent room sometimes has a band which is a nice touch. I've tried several dishes and you can't go wrong with anything on here menu especially the shepard's pie.

Cards against humanity played with an emcee. Plenty of beers and whiskeys. Friendly servers and a crowd that enjoys laughing. Food seems pretty good. It's a short walk from the ball park. A few TV'S and pretty fun for an Irish style dive bar.

We ended up stopping here for quite a while during my birthday excursion, because the drinks were good, the bartenders were hella nice, and we actually got a comfy table. One of the bartenders heard me raving about my love for cinnamon, so he made me some badass shot consisting of apple cinnamon liquor, and then lit it on fire and sprinkled some cinnamon, making a really neat little sparkling fire display. Extra mile, people, extra mile. There was also a little dancing room with a DJ playing some fun tunes, and we had a blast out there. The bathroom was nice for a bar potty. My friend's IPhone got stolen that night along with 3 others, and they ended up finding it buried in a napkin dispenser. When we went to pick it up, they were all so happy for my friend that they had found it. These people are pretty kickass. Oh, did I mention it's an Irish pub? Redheads for the win!

I paid $44.13 for two vodka lemonades and three lemon drop shots. Unless those drinks were made with liquid gold, I was super unimpressed. Also, a drunk guy bought my two friends and I shots of Jameson (4 shots total), which ended up being cheaper than my 5 drinks. I've been here before and loved the laid back vibe. However, I won't be back again anytime soon because I feel taken advantage of. And the bartender kept making fun of the patrons, who were virtually paying for his salary, so I'm not sure what his deal was.