Jeff M.
Yelp
Was in town on Biz and wanted to catch the NBA Finals game 3. Found a "Best Sport's Bars in Denver" article and narrowed it to Society Sports or Stoney's. Picked Society because of their Whiskey selection, the full bank of TV's over the bar, and the high ratings. Experience was definitely top notch and I had zero regrets on the choice.
Met up there with an ol' friend who lives in Denver. Great feel right from walking in. Felt like a local; amazing bar with a seemingly endless selection of spirits and beer. Found a great seat right away looking up at all the TV's over the Bar, opened a tab and the evening was on.
Started with the local Denver Whiskey from Stranahan's. The bar tender was helpful walking me through the wide range of their offerings; what a selection! Don't judge, but tried 3
of their line and all were great! ;-)
The food menu is small; but, everything we ordered was right on mark. So good. We had the red pepper hummus and wedge salad to start; both were very tasty; and we moved on to their burgers. My buddy had the classic and I had the Royal. Fantastic burgers. And, the upgrade to the Tots will be the best $1 you spend all night!
Service was top notch. It's a team effort; and different folks were stopping by at just about the right time all night to pick up our orders and check how we were doing. Staff was really friendly and made the night enjoyable.
At game time, most of the TV's switched to the NBA game without having to ask and the place definitely picked up in energy. A great crowd with fans from both teams and all being respectful and fun regardless of which team each was supporting.
Later in the night, a guy who had been sitting next to us, helping out once in a while and also enjoying a drink, and the game sparked up a casual conversation. Turned out to be Will, the proprietor, on his day off, just hanging to have some fun in his own place. Love that! Was even so nice as to spot me a nice pour of the single malt TinCup which was truly divine! I left our conversation feeling like this is an owner who truly gets his business. Mindfully made the food menu small with the crowd favorites and his specialties; and put his focus then on the great selection of spirits and beers behind the bar and a great team to care for his clients.
Closed the night feeling we made the absolute right choice with Society vs. Stoney's. And, even though my team didn't win; it was a great night catching up with an old friend, meeting a new one and feeling like I was hanging out with good folks all enjoying a nice evening out.
Will definitely be heading back there next time I am in town.