The Keg Lounge

After hiking the Manitou Incline, a local guide recommended The Keg Lounge — and it was a solid choice. Even though it was busy around 3pm, we were seated quickly. The waiter was handling a lot of tables, so service took a little time, but once our orders were in everything came out great. The chicken quesadilla was decent, though nothing standout. The special grilled cheese of the day, made with bison meatloaf, was fantastic — rich, hearty, and unique. The French Onion Soup had an intense, flavorful stock that really impressed. Drinks were reasonably priced, and the house margarita was spot-on. Overall, a lively spot with good food and drinks at fair prices. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town!

Great little spot to grab a beer and a meal before exploring Manitou Springs… Friendly staff willing to answer your questions about the “Witchy” history about Manitou Springs. Best of all they have Avalanche Ale on tap 🍺

We were referred by a local and were not disappointed! If you are in Manitou Springs make sure to check this place out! We ordered potato soup, bison chili and berry side salad. So much food we ended up having the salad for dinner later. Wish we lived closer!

We had the pleasure of dining in two nights in a row. The food is absolutely delicious, they have good drinks and the service is great. Pictured are the blue cheese steak & sriracha blue cheese chicken 🩷

Food pretty good compared to the options around the town, they have some really awesome things on the menu- the bleu cheese sriracha chicken is super unique and very good! Loved the killer cheese bread and potato skins. All the jalapeños were VERY spicy- jalapeño poppers almost inedible. Overall a great experience and would return- lots of good options on the menu for “bar food”. The atmosphere is very inviting and a good place to be with friends or family.

Awesome bar with great prices and delicious burgers. Great portion of crispy onion rings too. I highly recommend, the burgers are fresh and so juicy. There are also pool tables too.

Had a group of 14 people and was accommodated. They can sit about 10 people together. Food was good specially the westerner burger, chilli was tasty as well. Personally I’m use to fries with a burger but they do chips here. I will say I didn’t give them high rating due to the service. Waiter seemed upset with my group even though we tried to be courteous and not waist his time.

Typical bar scene. The food fell a bit short of expectations. The chicken was rubbery, but the flavor was good. The water tasted horrible and was not drinkable. The Italian salad dressing was delicious. Be warned happy hour is listed as draft beers, but the cider which is listed under draft beers IS NOT INCLUDED! Watch your bill, we did not get happy hour pricing for anything listed as happy hour and they would only correct the appetizer. Service was quick. The bathroom floor’s were sticky and very small. The benches in the back are super uncomfortable.

If you're looking for a place that feels like your grandpa's favorite old-school pub -- but with a way better beer selection -- The Keg has you covered. The draft beers were cold enough to make you question whether you still have feelings in your teeth, and the food was exactly what you hope for in a bar: good, hearty, and no-nonsense. The whole place has that classic pub look, like it's been there long enough to hear everyone's secrets but polite enough not to repeat them. Service was on point and came with a genuine smile, which is rarer these days than an honest parking sign in downtown Manitou. All in all, The Keg is the kind of spot where you sit down for "just one" and suddenly it's two hours later, you've made three new friends, and you're wondering if they'll let you move into the back booth permanently.

The place was not huge but when we got there we did not have a long wait. There was 4 of us and everyone loved the food. The staff was also very nice. We were recommended to try the fries with ranch that it was the best so I figured they made their own homemade ranch or something, but later found out jr was just hidden valley. I would go back again.

Cool little spot perfect for a quick lunch while waiting for the shuttle to the Pikes Peak train. Sandwiches were really good and our server paid excellent attention to us. Prices were very reasonable considering you are in the heart of the main drag in a tourist town.

We had some time to kill before dinner and decided to stop in for a beer and a snack. We definitely enjoyed this little spot! We sat at the bar and were waited on quickly. They have a solid beer selection and our drinks hit the spot after an afternoon of walking around. There is an open air kitchen in the back of the restaurant slanging out mostly burgers and other bar food. We nibbled on some onion rings and while they weren't anything extraordinary, it was a nice portion and they came out crispy. The barstools however are up there for some of the worst I've ever sat in. Weirdly vertical backs, slippery material and a super small seat made hanging out for a long time a bit uncomfortable. Regardless, a cool and classic mountain bar to stop in for a drink.

I accidentally stumbled into the town of Manitou Springs after climbing the incline. What a cool little town tucked into the canyon. I wound up at the keg sitting at the bar. The bartender who had owner vibes was super helpful. I would up with grilled chicken sandwich. Good onion rings and a cold beer. All of it was great.

Great authentic food, good portion sizes, and extremely friendly service by the owner. It was a clean, casual dining area with lots of live plants and not overly noisy. Great for a nice Greek meal out.

Black and blue burger for the win I also really got down with their fries and ranch. Also PLEASE get their berry salad it SO GOOD

This wqs great! Cold beer, great food and our bar tender/waitress was excellent. I had the sirloin and it was cooked perfectly. Music play was great.

Food was fine but watch out for hidden fees of 2% if you use your credit card which no one tells you about. Service is hit or miss depending on who you get. We had a male server and he seemed to have an attitude.

I got a patty melt with a side salad. The burger was really juicy which i loved. The salad was pretty decent for what it is , the carrots being coin cut made it even better. Overall great place, fast service.

Yes, very welcoming & they just opened. Staff is very accommodating & patient since we had Arabelle? Very cool a/c &' full bar service. The food was prepped & served warm. My wife & I ordered 2 different sandwiches & split them. We also ordered well shots from the bar @$7.00 each. All in all the dining experience was very good. Staff @ bartender are very accommodating & the restrooms were kept clean thru our whole time there almost 2 hours. Overall it was very nice. We all were satisfied including our 18 mo lil granddaughter.

We were told to go here by a local shop owner. Definitely recommend for the food and the service. The interior is very divey...but lots of tables for groups (4- 10). I had a fantastic time here! Our waitress was really hustling. Best server I had my whole trip. I think her name was Michelle (middle aged lady, brown hair). I had the berry salad. It was great! Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries over lettuce w blue cheese crumbles...could've used a little more dressing (I was given one little cup). My friend had the bacon blue burger and took one bite and held two thumbs up! I've never seen him do that before! He really enjoyed! At the bar, they had flavored vodkas. This was the ONLY bar I found on my whole vacation where they had flavored vodkas. The bathrooms are very small and run down...but I still really loved it here! Parking: Paid street parking

I'm just saying that if you're in Manitou Springs and you want a great cocktail with a fun bartender, go in and sit with Devin! Also, have the Chicken Monterey and the Mongolian Salmon just as we did...you'll be happy that you did!! When you walk in, you'd never think this place even had a kitchen, but they do, and they turn out some awesome food! 6/5 for sure, wish we could have gone back before we left town!

Nice little spot in town. Stayed the night, traveling through, on our babymoon. Had some mocktails and snacks, while my husband enjoyed a few drinks. Waiter was super friendly. Definitely a nice place to swing by!

This was a great place to stop for lunch. Had the cowboy sandwich and the island burger with onion rings. Great food and good service always makes a stop worth the trip. Great food after the climb.

We went in there an wow, EXPENSIVE!!! We only had lunch, and they way they sell you everything, right down to charging for lettuce and tomato on a burger. The burger was already $16.99 then adding $3.00 for the lettuce n tomato made it $19.99, then, they charged for the fries. My girlfriend had a teriyaki chick sandwich, they gave 1/2 loaf of French bread and the meat barely came up half way, then, the server asked what she wanted for a side, fries, chips, salad, my gf said salad, guess what, we were then charged $7 for a small dish of lettuce with a couple of carrots and one grape tomato. Anyway, there were 4 of us and after nickeling and diming us to death, the bill was $157. YIKES, this is more than we pay to eat at the Texas Roadhouse, so no questions here, we won't go back and pay this kind of money for half way decent bar food when we can have steaks for less.

Great local spot for a beer or a meal. Service at the bar was great. Menu is pretty standard bar fare with burgers and sandwiches. French dip was very tasty with chips for a side. The bar has a nice vibe for college football Saturday or NFL Sunday. Definitely worth a visit.

We had a great lunch at The Keg! My husband and I were visiting for the day and decided to stop in and I'm glad we did. The restaurant is a cool, eclectic vibe with great service! It wasn't super busy so we were seated quickly and our server did a great job taking care of us. The food was really good all-around bar food! With big portions! My burger was lacking seasoning but it was great flavor from the beef. My husband enjoyed the special of the day which was a chicken sandwich. Their fries are really good! I ordered a raspberry cocktail that was a little too sweet and syrupy for my liking. Overall a great place!

So, the staff was friendly enough, but very disappointed in the food and prices. I ordered a teriyaki chicken sand, and they put it in like a half loaf of French bread, and the meat didn't even fill it halfway. Then the waitress asked what i wanted for my side, and gave me the option of a salad, so opted for that. My friend ordered a hamburger, and when the waitress asked if he wanted lettuce and tomato, he said yes. As for that everyone at the table was asked what they wanted for their sides, and she listed the options. Everyone picked something out. When we got our bill, we found out that all of the sides were charged extra, even a $3 charge for lettuce and tomato, and $7 for the side salad. We spent $157 dollars on lunch, when we could have gone to Texas Roadhouse and had steaks for this much money. Trying to bring business to your city but getting nickeled and dimed to death doesn't cut it when we are trying to support small businesses.

Rude server who back talked us ( the patrons) when we had a concern. Not many tables had food, so I am guessing they were seated and waiting. In a tourist town can we please do better?

Food - excellent. If you are lucky, Diarra will either serve you or prepare your meal. We had lunch and returned for dinner the day after. Service - these people are friendly and take care of you. Don't be afraid to visit with the service staff. Ambiance - great. If you like a mountain pub type atmosphere, The Keg is your place.

Good food in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. Try the sourdough bread instead of a hoagie roll. Service was excellent!

Really good food. INSANE prices with a lot of hidden fees. I got a burger and they up charged me for cheese. That's just nuts.

Went up the incline and got down earlier than intended and ended up here as it is one of the few lunch places in Manitou open at 11AM. Service, food, and atmosphere were all on point. Ordered the Bacon Bleu Salad with chicken which came out amazingly fast and an ice cold draft. Delicious and would have a hard time ordering anything else because it was so good! With the blasting air conditioner and ice cold draft beer, this place is a must stop on a hot day in Manitou Springs.

Seems like a local bar, didn't see any tourists while I was there. So glad we stopped. We sat at the bar and the bartender was great. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. Lunch was delicious! Had the south west burger and steak sandwich. Highly recommended for locals and tourists.

The original burger on the French bread but with buffalo meat was sooooooo good! Loved the onion rings and the berry salad was great.

Went to Keg Lounge for dinner on a Monday. We were seated immediately. That was the only thing that was quick. It took forever to get our order taken and the food. And I mean forever! I ordered the berry salad with salmon. It was super good but I was definitely turned off by how long everything took though. They have Ms Pac Man to play in the back which my daughter enjoyed!

Busy. Sandwiches are served with chips. Upgrade for fries or rings. Bar top service. Quick 15 minutes to being served. We tipped 25% because our waitress, Barbra and her team, ROCKED it. Food was great. Happy Independence Day!

After a long day of windshield time, we wanted a chill spot to have dinner. Yelp directed us to the Keg Lounge. The Keg borders on dive bar classification but it is not. According to our server, the Keg has been a staple in Manitou for quite a while and is a favorite watering hole for locals. We secured a booth and a very friendly server immediately took care of us. Cocktails, please! I should mention that they have a decent beer selection but I preferred a cocktail as these kinds of bars pour heavy. The Keg did not disappoint. They were not busy and I'm sure that we were the last diners of the evening. My salmon and Plus 1s steak arrived with a healthy portion of veggies and rice. The Keg has a great selection of burger options that would be a good choice for lunch. Lastly, I'm confident that during the weekends the Keg is a hopping place. Do stop by if you are in the area.

Food was good and so was the service. They were fairly busy but did a good job. We haven't had much luck in Manitou Springs, but this was definitely above average for the area.

Loved our dinner. We had just hiked on the incline and we're wanting some burgers, but I'm trying to be healthier. We ordered the breakfast turkey burger oh my gosh so good with a runny egg. You can't beat it for the price. The atmosphere is so awesome. You're a fireman/policeman pub and they're so cool. Recommend highly.

The Keg has the friendliest waitstaff in town and AMAZING food! My daughter ordered a cheeseburger and fries, after 2 bites of her burger she said, "Why does this taste sooo good?" I ordered the Blue Cheese Siracha Chicken and my tastebuds were in heaven! The chicken was moist and tender, perfectly spiced. The mashed potatoes were somehow fluffy while still having bits of real potatoes. The menu said they came with a side of veggies. I was expecting the dull and normal Normandy veggies but I was served perfectly cooked fresh asparagus spears with parmesan! Lastly, their prices are totally reasonable! I won't say cheap as that often signals poor quality food and that is NOT the case! Just go to the Keg!

Table service was good but the bartender "forgot" to make our drinks. 20 minutes after ordering, we stopped our waitress and asked what was happening. She asked the bartender who thanked her for reminding her of our order.... Our burgers were very good. We've had several friends recommend the bar so we'll go back and give them a second chance.

I went to The Keg Lounge on a Friday afternoon. I didn't make reservations and we were seated immediately. However, they were fairly packed already. From first looks, this definitely looks like a typical dive bar. However, I was pleasantly surprised by their terrific service and tasty food. The server was very attentive and friendly. We later found out it was her first day on the job. I would have never guessed! I ordered a berry salad. It was fresh and the house-made raspberry honey dressing was like nothing I had ever tasted! I also ordered the turkey burger. My server informed me that is came with onion, celery, apple, and craisins in the patty. I was hesitant at first, but it was a total hit! My partner ordered the Bacon Bleu burger with fries. He said it was savory and delicious. He ate every last bite! I would definitely go here again. The only downside was our booth was almost connected to the kitchen. I'm not sure what the chef was doing, but he constantly banged on the grill. It was shaking our booth.

Local watering holes with delicious food that will hit the spot and appetite of most!

As soon as we stepped into the lounge we were greeted and shown right to a table near the back door (which was open). They asked us if we wanted it closed, we said no it was fine. Server came to our table abould 5 minutes later to take the order. He was very friendly and informative with our questions. Food was incredible. Burgers were juicy and made to order. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on inside, but not mushy. The lounge was very clean and had a homey atmosphere. I would very much recommend this place to eat or just have a drink.

We stopped in on our way to the Cog Railway. The Keg has great service and tasty food. The chicken sandwich was grilled just right. The kids enjoyed their cheeseburgers and there was a good selection of beer on tap.

Very good burger. Friendly bartender with great recommendations. Pleasant atmosphere up front of the restaurant. Will go back when in town!

They services was great - even while short staffed. Our waitress recommended we check out penny arcade which was a ton of fun. Our kids loved it.

I love The Keg! This has been here forever and is a Manitou staple! Enjoy it for lunch while walking around downtown, and come back later in the evening to drink with the locals. Tasty food, great service, and fun spot!

One of the best burgers I have ever had in my life. Was gone in 10 minutes!! Our bartender was so polite and timely. First time in and we will absolutely come back! Great atmosphere post-hike.

The service was less than satisfactory and the food was not particularly good. All in all, a disappointing experience!

Even though this place came highly recommended in Yelp, our visit was not good. Service was terrible! Yeah, we got seated right away but almost 10 minutes before taking our order. Then another 10-15 minutes to get our beers. They did have a nice selection though. Menu was quite varied. A lot to choose from. Again, I went with the positive Yelp review and ordered the Reuben Potato Skins. Seemed "slapped" together. Not good.

We stopped in twice to this place while in Manitou for a girl's weekend. Once for cocktails and the second time for dinner. First we stopped in and Kameron sat us at a table in the back in front of the kitchen. The kitchen is an open kitchen so you can see the chefs cooking and smell all of the delicious smells coming out of there. We had a few cocktails and joked around with Kameron (KD,our server) and Pat (the chef making all of the delicious food). Both were super awesome guys! We left to go back to our hotel room and freshen up before we decided on where to go for dinner. We it came time to decide on dinner we all agreed we wanted to go back to the Keg. We arrived back and asked if we could sit at the same table and they did. I got the cheeseburger with onion rings. It was a perfectly cooked burger with great flavor and seasoning. It was pretty large though and I could only eat half of it. Big portions. A friend got the patty melt. I tasted it after she mentioned it lacked flavor, and I would agree. Some seasoning would have been good and the bread was kind of bland. Wouldn't recommend it to a patty melt fan. Otherwise, this is a cute place with a decent menu and fun cocktails. Cool atmosphere!

The food was very good. Quality bar fare at a decent price. No argument there. The ambiance is fine as well. Again, a loud space with gregarious patrons making for a loud space, but that's to be expected. Here is my issue. An assistant in the kitchen left to go outside for smoke breaks twice as we were there. On neither occasion did he wash or sanitize his hands before working with the food. That's problematic. Very problematic. This needs to be rectified. Our wait person was cordial, but it took a while for additional water and napkins. I would recommend the restaurant, but the kitchen staff needs to clean up their act.

Excellent food & Diara was are waiter. Job well done. He said he was a cook but someone called in sick so he was waiting tables

Great ambiance, clean, great drinks at the bar, and overall good food. If you are from TX, don't order the steak, it's not TX standards, but everything else is very good. Worth the stop!

Everything was amazing. 10/10 recommend We had the bacon Blu buffalo burger and the chicken fried steak.

We stopped by to get some drinks. Waitress was great. Got the killer cheesy bread which was EXTREMELY good. The two layers of cheese with the creamy cheese on the bottom layer was so good. Highly recommend getting the killer cheesy bread.