Hideaway Bar & Grill

Have been here a few times.  First time was for lunch but they said we could order off the breakfast menu.  Pancakes it is...30 min later the server informed us that the cook didn't know how to make pancakes!  OK...second time we stopped in for brunch.  Pancakes...after waiting an hour (barely anyone in the place) they arrived only to cut into a lightly seared batter cake!  Yes it was still raw inside.  They do have lots of menu items...maybe too many.  I have had the Rueben, which was good.  The place needs a facelift!  I may stop in for a beer again, but I'll mark it off my brunch list!!!

We had some time to kill before "Wine Class" at Bubbles.  A quick search of happy hours revealed the Hideaway Bar & Grill.  Now, despite having driven through downtown Castle Rock many times, and regardless of the fact that I have been to several establishments, I still find the whole street layout a bit confusing at times.  The Hideaway is definitely no exception to this.  It is tucked back on Jerry Street, just north of 6th.  It is pretty much invisible unless you know where to look.  I suppose if one had lightning fast "eyeball reflexes", you could spot it from I-25 (as it abuts it).

There place has a largish patio.  And, since the searing orb of fire in the sky had chosen to briefly hide behind some clouds, this seemed like the place to be.  Indeed, we entered and exited via the patio, and never actually went inside.  The patio is large and has picnic tables and smaller tables and chairs made of expanded metal.  Much of the seating is also shaded.

The happy hour drink specials were decent.  You can get a standard macro-brew for $3 or a PBR tall boy for the same price.  You can also get a well drink for $3.  We did not have time to try the food, but the beer was nice and cold.  Our waitress was friendly, but seemed to be covering quite a few tables.  I would say this place is definitely worth checking out.

This is officially my home bar.  They have the BEST veggie burger anywhere and trust me I have sampled my fair share.  Get the Hideaway burger with the black bean patty and you will not be disappointed.  They do an amazing Bloody Mary bar on Sundays.  I love watching the Bronco games here for the happy hour menu. Great patio with live music all the time.