The Pioneer

The Pioneer is a bar University Denver located in United States.

8 / 10
125
ratings
  • Phone

    (720) 536-4802

  • Website

    thepioneerbar.com

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

2401 S University Blvd (E Wesley Ave) Denver , CO 80210 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox Yes
Menus Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 50


Keywords:

happy hour Mexican food nachos margaritas quesadillas trivia tacos outdoor seating chile rellenos great value casual fresh squeezed juices people watching good for singles meats brunch food wraps cheese vodka homemade food
Anthony Duran

This a great place to people watch , enjoy some great food and watch the game. Nice that they have outdoor seating on a couple sweet patios/deck.

Denver Westword

“The Pioneers” is the name for the University of Denver sports teams, and we think any frontiersman (or woman) would appreciate the hearty fare to be found at the Pioneer, a DU watering hole. Read more

H R

Tacos , guac , pulled pork sandwiches , brunch ...it's all good! Great place to hang out!

Denver Westword

The nachos are laid out in a single layer and topped will all of the goodness a nacho should be topped with starting with black beans , grilled beef , cheese , jalapenos , and Mexican crema .

Jeremy Garber

Definitely show up for $5 burritos during happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays - good food for awesome price.

Brent Gatewood

Great space to enjoy the sunny days by DU campus. Grab some nachos , queso and a beer !

Jeff Donahue

The pork carnitas burrito is the best burrito I've ever had! The smoked pork is a delicacy all its own. Simply delicious!

Denver Westword

These guys know how to make a mean Margarita ! Forget sweet n sour, this is the real deal... fresh squeezed juice and all!

Char

Everyone loses their mind about the tacos , but they are always soggy. Quesadillas are the way to go!

Paige Mullen

Nachos , always. There the best. Happy hr is awesome, sit on the rooftop patio with a marg

Rayna

Came near close and they still served us plenty of chips and queso . Fried corn tortillas and cheap beer . Yep

Davy Davis

Loved the chicken fajita wrap with the sweet potato fries with honey . Give it a try.

Matt Layman

Great deal on Mondays, their Carne Asada burrito is 5 dollars! Normally 9.50! Not to mention its DELICIOUS

Sam Griffin

Happy hour deals are great! Definitely get the quesadilla app, incredible.

Cali Hlavac

Love this bar ! Great staff .. Amazing chips and guac and atmosphere is awesome. Is a monday night hang spot for sure..

Aaron White

Wed. is Trivia night , I didn't stay for Trivia but the crowd looked like fun, will definitely be making this a regular stop! Happy Hour is from 4-7pm & 10-Midnight with super cheap drinks !

Stephanie Harris

Happy hour is awesome and cheap ! It's everyday 3-7pm and 10pm-12pm

Kristin Caruso

Yummy tacos and quest (with chorizo ).

Spencer Barron

Happy Hour is a must! House margs are strong. Get the tinga tacos , actually you really can't go wrong with any of the food.

Adam Burke

Try the housemade Bacon-Infused Vodka next time w your Bloody Mary ! Brunch is calling!

Fallen Homebrews

Garlic Sauce ! Get some!

Stephanie Caruso

The best things here, in order: Derrek! Margs ! Drilling on walls!

Erin D

Great atmosphere and witty staff ! Be on your game and have some good come backs

Scott Legler

Great place to have a beer after a Pioneers game!

Carmen Wescott

Sit on top on the patio if you bother going!

Jeff Beyers

Fish tacos

John Bryan

Best burger in town (strangely enough). Go with cheddar and bacon .

patrick pratt

The chile rellenos are awesome

Jason J

The rellenos ! Oh and the carnitas .

Sean Hughey

Most excellent chicken nachos . Also, the margaritas are great because they use lime juice , not sweet & sour (which I hate). Three bucks at happy hour .

Karely RinckÒn

Love nachos and happy hours of margaritas !

Bryan Axtman

Great place for lunch with some fantastic food.

Summer Borowski

Chicken nachos or bust. Best in the world.

Jeremiah Stanley

The nachos . Seriously, if you order anything else you are wrong.

Blake Bowyer

Chips and salsa are way worth the two bucks. Great happy hours and specials, too.

Amanda Arispe

Service is usually slow for me here any time I go... Not sure why. But that's my only complaint.

Johnny Hart

Great queso and home-made chips .

Tim Johnsen

Awesome nachos

Jacqueline K. Eaton

Cool atmosphere.

Off The Quad

$3 happy hour margaritas and some pretty tasty chicken nachos . Me gusta.

Ashlie Bison

Hire some help! Shouldn't have to wait 30 min to be served

Paul Keen

Don't go on trivia night unless you wish to play. The host is kinda.....yeah.

Char

Seems legit

Perry Davis

I absolutely love the people here!

Kaitlyn

Go Dawgs!!!

Rebecca Salt

Try the cucumber cooler...yum

Island Amy Thomas

Wednesday nights check out the geeks who drink trivia !

Guy Mason

Enjoy a mushroom , goat cheese , and pablano pepper quesadilla with purple onions

Alex Dixon

Why is this a thing? There is already a pioneer check in.

Chris Hayen

Al Pastor tacos !

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