Don't do it! The only reason I'm giving this place two stars is because they have one of my fave beers, Laughing Lab, on tap. You could seriously find better food in the freezer aisles of Walmart. There aren't many vegetarian options apart from the veggie burgers. I would have gone with that but when I asked what they were made of, she replied "I don't know, we don't make them here"...so she went to the freezer and looked at the bag and discovered they're mostly cheese and soy. Yuck. Ordered the fish tacos instead and the bean and cheese dip. Everything tasted straight from the can and even the chicken tenders looked like they had just been frozen. The chips were stale, not even the veggies tasted fresh. Just stay away from the food here! Blech!
Review Source:The service was quick, the fries were seasoned and a meal for 2 including a drink came in under $25 with tips. Score! The burger was unremarkable, but the patio dining balanced it out. With so many places in town, I don't think I'll be back soon, but this is a great place to grab a quick bite for a fair price on a cute patio.
Review Source:Summary: Great atmosphere, Amazing staff, Clean, Reasonable Prices with a Comfortable atmosphere.
NOTE: If you're visiting and stop in here for something to eat because after watching the Travel channel, Food network and/or one of Gordon Ramsay's many shows and like to think of yourself as a "foodie" despite having zero basis to do so, then you might have a different opinion.
Townhouse lounge is a "lounge"- meaning they have a bar, entertainment and yes- they also serve food.
They don't promote themselves as being an upscale restaurant, or even a trendy eatery. They are a local bar, which for those unfamiliar with an evidently antiquated practice called: "Common Sense/Logic", means that their priority is serving their customers drinks and offering an interesting atmosphere that makes you want to stay and spend time with friends and/or meet new people.
This was the first place I stopped in after arriving in Colorado Springs for my first time ever. I took a look at a few other places in Manitou Springs, but in the end I chose the Townhouse Lounge because it was the most appealing.
The bouncer "Nick" was nice as could be. Bouncers aren't paid to be nice, nor are they obligated to be helpful, but since he was the first person at the front of the house, it created a great first impression.
I took a seat at a high-top table and looked around the place, trying to imagine myself becoming a regular here sometime in the future. There was live music (not bad), a separate room with a pool table, and an outdoor patio (probably amazing in the spring and summer).
Mary (my waitress) came over beaming with a heartfelt smile that made the 16-degree temperature outside seem like a thing of the past. I ordered an app of mozzarella sticks and she recommended the Southwest Chicken Sandwich. Now I've been to a lot of bars and I know exactly what bar food tastes like. I can tell you that regardless of where the mozzarella sticks came from- they were cooked perfectly. It truly makes a difference and they were fantastic.
My Southwest Chicken Sandwich was unbelievable- far beyond typical/average bar food quality/standards. Someone must have put some genuine thought into selecting the ingredients, because it tasted delicious and it was actually pretty spicy. I washed everything down with some Fat Tire from the tap and listened to the live band perform for a bit before heading back to my hotel.
I should also note that from the people-watching I did while there, I could tell that the locals who frequent this place are friendly, down to earth and just go about their own business enjoying themselves.
The staff there knew I was a kind-of-tourist, straight from California and a first-time visitor, but they were friendly and extremely helpful.
I should also note that I went on a Friday night, so despite being busy everything still went off without a hitch.
I tried out the other places as well, The Keg, PJ's, etc. and they were all great, it's just that the Townhouse is my favorite so far.
My advice- as long as you don't go in with an unwarranted/unnecessary attitude and you are fully aware that at "Bars" there aren't ever really "standard" time-frames for food (it's a bar, $#!t happens), then you won't ever regret stepping foot into what in my opinion is quite arguably The Best Bar in Manitou Springs, CO-Townhouse Lounge gets an A+ in my book.
Eh, it wasn't terrible but it wasn't very good either. We were hungry after a hike and stopped here because they have outdoor seating, even in November.
While no one said much because we were hungry and thirsty, but no one was impressed. I had the smothered burrito. It was supposed to have beef and beans but mine was mostly beef. The problem with that is the meat had the taste and texture of Taco Bell beef. Not terrible, but not that good. I did eat it, though.
It was cheap and fast and maybe the burgers are better than their take on Mexican but is not someplace I would go back to eat.
They would have gotten three stars but people were seated next to us on the patio that started smoking. We sat outside to enjoy the last warm days of the year, not to sit with the smokers.
Fun little spot nestled away in Manitou.  The food is great for bar food and reasonably priced.  The staff was very quick to take my order as well.  It really only gets three stars because of its lack of good beers and the fact that I consistently had three inches of foam on each beer I ordered.  I know an inch is standard for micro brews  but it looked like I had a half pint before I even got around to taking a sip.  Still just being nit picky, definitely worth checking out.
Review Source:I really wish overall I could give this place 2.5 stars because I feel like it's nothing outstanding, but not bad either
Definitely has a hole-in-the-wall vibe which I definitely dig. Â I grabbed a quick drink and some chips and salsa here with a friend one night while visiting in Manitou Springs on a locals suggestion.
The prices were good, the beer selection was okay (about 5-6 Colorado local beers on tap) Â and the food was so-so. Â
The food was definitely not anything to write home about, and this definitely isn't somewhere I would go specifically for food.
If you're looking for a place to grab a quick well-priced drink this is your place.
Just moved here and went out for a Burger and Beer. Â Had Great Wings and a Good Burger and the Beer was good. Â Met the owners and very nice folk and made me feel welcome and they were working their Hearts off. Â Music was good although I enjoyed the first band for the 1987 HS reunion better than the 2nd band. Â He sang so many good songs took me back....Sweet Caroline .....Jimmy Buffet. Â I'll be back
Review Source:Walking down Manitou Avenue you can't help but notice the purple and yellow exterior of the Townhouse Lounge as it beckons to you with its Roger Rabbit meets Cozy Dive vibe.
As a new and curious local to this town I've made an effort to soak in as much as I can about the special businesses here. Â Townhouse Lounge has a long and varied history, and it's right in the center of town. Â It was one of the first diner or bars I had been to when I came to visit and it's now become a regular place of mine.
Going inside, you're hit with warm-bar-feel and funky coziness from the music echoing inside and bustle of servers running steaming plates of crispy fries and eclectic burgers to the hungry, downtrodden and overwhelmed. Â
The etched wood carvings and seemingly multiplying amount of neon lights and wall art  make the bar area inviting, and the people sitting there are friendly enough to make room for you - it's a mix of bright-eyed tourists and cheery or sage-like mischievous locals muttering about their latest plans.  And there is always something going on there it seems - from it's awesome Karaoke on Thursday night, Open Mic night with local blues and rock musicians coming out to jam or live bands.
They have a great Happy Hour and friendly, knowledgeable bartenders with their own unique style that make you feel welcome and not alienated, whether you go there often or not. Â
I was immediately greeted when I came in today and ventured to the outdoor area for the first time to try their surprisingly varied and delicious sounding breakfast menu and got myself a crispy, cinnamon-y french toast, with the little pieces of buttery and crunchy corn flakes lining it, that rivaled the most fancy and pretentious breakfast specialty restaurants at a fraction of the price (I will return for this French Toast!!!).
They also had a Bloody Mary Bar with a good selection of spices to unleash the alcoholic mad scientist within.   The servers all seemed  busy, but mine was still friendly, available, and quick - I felt taken care of as a diner as I have at the bar, and I made sure to give her proper kudos.
As I sat and ate my cinnamon-y french toast, sipping alcoholic tomato juice and coffee in equal measure, occasionally writing in my notebook - I felt pretty lucky. Â The sky was clear and blue, and the people around me were all enjoying themselves on the patio. Â It was a nice vibe, and all in all a fun experience.
Went to Townhouse Lounge because I had a coupon for this place. Â I went with my wife on a sunny day so the patio lounge was perfect for the day. Â Got quick service. Â That was a plus. Â Beer was good. Â
The food was mediocre at best. Â The food they served would've been the food I would have ate when I was in college. Â Made cheap but they gave you lots of it. Â So it will fill you up, but the quality wasn't there .
Don't waste your time & money. Since we're not from the area, we only stopped in here because of the reviews on Yelp, but after waiting 35 minutes for average burgers & cold fries, it was apparent that either something's changed here, or the posted reviews were from the employees. The next day, however, we ate at PJ's Bistro and had a fabulous experience. I highly recommend that you skip Townhouse and head directly to PJ's.
Review Source:More of a "walk -in-off-the-street" bar than anything. The food was served quick and was really good. Guacamole burgers, turkey and ham croissants, wings and celery, all what you would want and expect.
If you are looking for gourmet/fancy/upscale, then go to PJ's Bisto or the Monet Lisa. But if you want American fare that is served good and hot so that you can get on your way to Pikes Peak or the Incline, or Cave of the Winds, or whatever, then this is just perfect...and a fraction of the price of others round it.
Best burger in Manitou Springs! Â Perfect place to sit inside and catch a Rockies game with a beer and a burger. Â
I had a cheeseburger and it was one of the juiciest burgers I have had in a long time. Â The fries were thin cut and fresh, just how I like them. Â The service was great too. Â We were one of the few parties sitting inside and were more than taken care of, by all of the staff. Â Great atmosphere and feeling to the place!
Oh, why didn't we pass up this place. Â From outside, the menu looked OK. Â After I sat down and ordered a Coke, I saw on the menu, "NO refills". Â Ugh. Â Not only that, but they only accept cash. Â (Hey, join the 80's!) Â It can't get worse, right?
Enter - the server. Â It's now worse. Â The server we got couldn't have hated her job anymore. Â I don't recall ever seeing her smile and when I asked for the other part of my meal, I got the feeling it was an inconvenience for her. Â Really?
The food was OK. Â It's a bar, more or less, so you're eating bar food. Â The beer selection looked OK.
I'll never be back.
Talk about the most perfect place for middle-of-the-day beers and wings right after spreading Grandma's ashes. Shoo!
A skylight in the middle of the room lights up the place with a super warm glow. Linda and Roger, the owners, have a warm glow of their own and they're great at spreading it around the room.
Frosty mugs. Pitchers aplenty. Great beers on tap. Super fun jukebox. And the wings were ssspicy! Yes!
It was a bit too chilly for the patio, but if ever I'm back in the summer I'll definitely plant myself out there for an afternoon (or two).
After the pinball closed we didn't want to head back to the same dive we took our first beer break in but we did want to try some local brews on tap, if at all possible. Â On our way back to the car, we decided to pop into the Townhouse because it had an awesome patio and it was a warm evening. Â We tried a couple of micro brews in frosty mugs and it was a perfect end to a perfectly fun evening. Â With spirited conversation on the patio between sips of Vanilla Porter from Denver, I couldn't think of anywhere else I would have rather been at that moment.
I wished I could repeat the whole thing again the next night but alas, we had to drive back to Denver and prepare to fly home the following day, our vacation was over...
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