Dark Horse

The people working the food order counter are always in terrible moods and unfriendly. The food is alright.nothing special. The atmosphere is fun if there is a good game on as there are plenty of TVs for all to enjoy. It could step up its game when it comes to attracting college students...

I think if I was 20-25 I'd feel differently about Dark Horse.  In fact, I know I would as it's the same place as the long-deceased No Frills Grill that I frequented all too often during my aforementioned years.   But now, it's something I'd not recommend for my needs.

It's just a college hang out, they serve bar food and not particularly good food at that.  We came here before a concert to grab a bite.  There were 3 bartenders behind the bar, only one if them was taking orders and my impression was it may have been her first night bar-tending, because she really moved slow and had a tough time simply getting drinks for people.  The other two didn't help her at all.  I ordered our drinks while my friend went to order our food.   Overall it was pretty inconvenient and slow, and the burgers were truly sub par.  The restaurant itself is messy in it's layout, and trying to find your way around is quite the challenge.  There's no servers so if you want another drink you need to go get it yourself.  When we finished and were looking to grab another drink, I simply opted to go elsewhere instead of dealing with the bar mess again.

There's tons of places to eat in Boulder, so if your looking for food I'd recommend looking elsewhere.  If your looking for a college hangout to drink and scam on the opposite sex this is probably the place to do it.

Not my style, but you can tell it deserves a place in Boulder.  I love their burgers and appreciate they keep a decent late night menu.  It's hard to describe; it grungy, but not too dirty, it's hipster, but not, it's old, classic, and rustic with a new flair.  I know like 50 people I work with that are regulars and love it and talk about their special events nights n such.  I'm just not a regular at any bar, so it's not my scene.  But I appreciate it in the sense that's it kind of underground/hidden.