I love the wings, however they are a little on the expensive side. It's a chill place to go and never too crowded. The service however is terrible. I had Amy and she rushed me and then messed up my order. I would've asked for her to fix it, however she didn't return for over 20 minutes. She then cashed us out without even making eye contact. Terrible service, but some of the best wings in boulder.
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Jeremy T.
I have been to Harpos many times over the past few years and most recently ate there for lunch. It is a pretty decent sports bar, with sort of a dive barry dingy feel to it. The prices here don't follow the theme or feel. I have never had a terrible experience here, but I have never had a great experience here either. The service that I have had has always been marginal, always seems like I am getting served just slow enough for me to notice, but not slow enough to be overly upset about it. Back to the prices, it is easy to spend $14 for a hamburger here, which are solid, but not in the $14 range. i would say that is the same for most of their food. It is all pretty solid, it just seems like the prices are about 30 - 40% high than comparable food in other places. Except for the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings, they are delicious and worth every penny. Good place to go after a game with a team, and I will most likely be back, it is as Yelp grades 3 stars "A-OK".
(3)
Joe J.
If I could I would give them a ZERO!!! ZIPP! NADA!! Big goose EGG! This place is a JOKE! Very RUDE staff who think I need them MORE than they need us as patrons!? Very odd from people who depend on tips for a living! Oh WELL, their loss! Buffalo wild wings for me from now. The manager is the leader of this behavior too by the way! Hopefully the owner Mark K. gets in there and straightens them out before its too late....
(1)
Keith S.
I like going to Harpos for UFC fight nights. $5 cover to get in. If you're on a budget, the build your own turkey burger is a good deal. I also like to get the Buffalo Soldier wrap. Wings are fantastic too. Always a good time and friendly girls working the floor.
(4)
Keith B.
We happened by on a Tuesday, which is important if you like a good burger (or chicken sandwich. Every Tuesday they have a special where you buy one burger and get the second at half price. The service was fairly rapid, which could entirely be attributable to our attentive server, Ryan. The fiesta burger was very good with flavorful and juicy beef. The jalapeños used on the burger were fresh and crisp rather than the picked variety many restaurants use. We also tried the El salvadoran burger with chicken and were pleasantly surprised. The fries were also tasty and seasoned with one of their signature dry rubs. They have 25 beers on tap, so the selection of beverages is also rather good! All in all, I'd recommend this place based on my experience!
(4)
Shelby D.
They have amazing wings, decent beer selection, and deep friend mac n cheese.. though the mac n cheese is a bit over priced.
(5)
Ashley R.
When I first moved to Boulder in July my established co-workers invited me out to Harpo's for Trivia Night...and I'm glad they did. Yeah, the sound system isn't the greatest for the place, but it's mostly because of the noise level. My teams have done fairly well and terrible, but it's not going to detract me from coming and having a good time. The staff has always been super friendly, helpful, and overall ON POINT! Pretty sure they know my order, a Buff Gold and the Acadian, yes on the fries! I've been running MeetUp Trivia Night events here for a few weeks now and it's become a regular thing for us now. That should tell you something about the experience, the staff, and the trivia. I've also been for Rock N Roll Bingo, that was fun too...I can't really complain about this place. Solid four stars for sure. I come for the great beer deals, the fun, and the TVs...isn't that what a sports bar is all about anyways? Keep it real, Harpo's! PS - Friendly tip, if you use Foursquare...first 25 people to check-in between 6-10PM get 15% off your bill. I ALWAYS get 15% off.
(4)
Michael B.
It all that you expect, if you expect a place to get a beer, have low sauce wings, and you get to meet locals going to play softball or other sports. Bar was nice, people were nice, and the chicken wings were enjoyable. A bit dry but enjoyable. And they served a good blue cheese dressing.
(4)
Diane K.
Harpo's is a place you can depend on! You can depend on watching your favorite Colorado team play. You can depend on a crowd who will cheer with you. You can depend on great drink specials. And you can depend on good service. Harpo's holds a special place in my heart for their ability to accommodate even the lesser known sporting events. On a Sunday morning in May, a group of friends and I gathered at Harpo's to watch Nadal defeat Federer at the Madrid Open. Harpo's just opened, the place was empty besides us, but service was great. It was a fun way to start the day. Vamos Rafa! When it comes to sports bars, Harpo's has won me over.
(5)
D A.
To start off, let me just say that I really enjoy Trivia Night, and Harpo's is a great place to meet up with people for drinks and games. This review is strictly separate from trivia night. As for the service, I have yet to meet server with much else to offer than a pretty face. They're a bunch of snooty self-entitled high school/CU sorority girls using their skinny bodies for better tips. They've never been friendly to me; whenever I order a drink, they make me feel like I'm just another nuisance on a busy Tuesday night. I wish they'd at least give me a fake smile. You'll probably like this place if you're a total bro. I'll go to Trivia Night, but I wouldn't frequent here for anything else. The bartenders don't understand the appropriate time to cut someone off either. I told them to cut my friend off before all those drinks she had would get the best of her, but they were more interested in being entertained by drunk hot messes like her than concerned for customer safety. Pretty immature, if you ask me!
(2)
Mike S.
Great place to get a few beers and apps. The weekly trivia is fun here, but tends to be crowded. Besides that it's a great place to watch all your sports in one place.
(3)
Jennifer M.
Dear sweet jesus, these wings are the best wings I have ever had. Go here, order bourbon wings, eat many.
(5)
Cam F.
I was a loyal customer to Harpo's Bar & Grill until an unfortunate incident recently. My friends and I walked into the establishment and ordered 2 pitchers and 4 margaritas split equally between all of us within a 3 1/2 hour period. We were cut off without even feeling a "buzz" by the waitress who first claimed it was the managers decision but then later came to be that it was the inexperienced waitresses decision. I must say this was a very disrespectful gesture towards us and they have lost all future good references I would give to future potential customers.
(1)
Nancy F.
Harpos is a very nice sports bar. We came on a Friday afternoon, and the place was about half full, and there was literally one server. I felt so sorry for her. She was running around with no time to waste. Food was good. Lots of smokers on the patio, so stay inside if you don't smoke. Nice atmoshere inside.
(3)
John A.
I've thoroughly enjoyed my visits to Harpo's. I love all the HDs with different sports & fights going & they gave an awesome buffalo chicken sandwich. They would've got 5 stars, but I feel the meals are a bit pricy.
(4)
Rodge B.
Decent beer prices + okay food + a hot waitress = 4 stars The streetside seating is pretty cool for people watching and hollering at girls.
(4)
Michelle P.
Seriously Harpos deserves 5 stars because the food it heavenly (burgers are good and juicy) and the ambiance is really nice and relaxed. Melissa is THE BEST server at Harpos. I know this because of my once-a-month visit to Harpos and have experienced other servers that aren't up to par. My issue with Harpos: their door charge for UFC fights!!! I know, the horror.... But seriously when you are already spending upwards of $40 to $50 for two people on burgers and beers, why should you pay $5.00 per person at the door? Ridiculous! So, as much as we love Harpos, my hubby and I have decided to boycott and never return and just find another UFC hangout until we hear word that the door charge has changed... :o/
(3)
Matt M.
nice local bar to get a good burger made just how you want it and a pretty low key atmosphere to chill while watching the game. Not to mention the thursday night tacos are wonderful
(4)
Thurein P.
Beer selection is very good and their nightly specials on certain breweries are great (Avery - Wednesdays, New Belgium - Thursdays). I used to come here regularly for wing night on Wednesdays, but since they upped the price and made veggies extra, I'm no longer quite the fan of Harpo's. The food at Harpo's is not nearly as good as the Lazy Dog and the atmosphere isn't as excitable or loud during NFL Sundays and other major sporting events. Depending on my mood, the latter can be a positive or negative. For being a sports bar, the TVs here are pretty poor. I don't think they have a single HD screen. But, I guess the Lazy Dog isn't busting with flat-screens either. Er, pros... I guess the staff is really nice and friendly? Oh, another plus, they have an outdoor pool table! At the end of the day, it's a pretty decent place to watch an out-of-market game. UPDATE 07/29/08: I came here over the weekend for a baseball game. They've upgraded a number of their TVs to HD plasmas but I think the food has gotten worse.
(3)
Hailey B.
Great for one beer and a game. If you expect more, go somewhere else. Food is mediocre at best - and over-priced. Wait service isn't great either. The upside is that it's rarely busy and there are many TV's for great sports viewing.
(2)
Merrilee T.
One bad experience with the staff can ruin the entire night. The one star is for our waitress, who was great, and a fun trivia dj. The food was mediocre, the ambiance is nonexistent, and holy god I had a bad experience with one of the waitresses. I asked the wrong person a question. In the bathroom stalls they have screws instead of levers to close the door. I managed to cut myself because they are sharp, and I didn't remember them having screws in place of door knobs before, so I asked if it was a permanent thing, or temporary thing, with my self deprecating "I always hurt myself" attitude. She said something to the effect of "did your hand fall off? Maybe you should talk to her" and suddenly the other waitresses were asking me what was wrong, and there was a manager involved, and it became a VERY BIG DEAL. So, since it was now a big deal, and I was publicly embarrassed for bringing it up, I know think it's a big deal. I am short-staffed at work currently, I have to work every day as a barista, and it fu$&ing sucks to have a cut on my hand when I really need it. So, thanks Harpo's. There is nothing to make me want to come back.
(1)
Heather P.
Harpo's use to be one of my favorite places to watch games, and the food was good as well. But I'm not sure if a new manager has come through, but their customer appreciation has gone down a lot. Being in the service industry i have learned that no matter what, the customer is always right. So a few weeks ago when i went there with friends, i was shocked when after being told by our server that Avery was on drink special (and we ordered a number of them) that we were charged full price! After talking with the server, who talked to her manager, was only able to offer them as pitchers, so we still had to pay more. The server's answer was to take it out of her tip. Beer on tap is a HUGE money maker for a restaurant, and to take a little hit on it is not a big deal. As a customer i was very surprised that this was their solution. On a positive note my nachos were delicious. I then returned last weekend, to give it another shot, and was once again disappointed. My chicken tenders had no flavor, and when i asked for another sauce i was charged, not a huge deal, but it would have been nice to have been notified of this. The burger was a bit over cooked, while the fry's were undercooked. Also the entrees came out way too fast, it was too much food all at once, so some got cold while i tried to eat it all at once. Ug i hate to write such a bad review, but these are my honest feelings. It will take a lot of convincing for me to return.
(2)
James R.
Had a great experience at Harpo's, went there after the BolderBoulder run and then again later in the night. The owner remembered us which made it a great experience. Food was very good as well. I will definitely come back next time I am in Boulder. Thank you for a memorable time!
(5)
Marc S.
Food is overpriced for what you get. The waitress was uninterested in her job and her attitude showed it.This was the 1st time I had been back here in 10 years since it was the Barrel house and I probably won't go back for another 10 years. There are plenty of places to watch sports,eat and drink beers and I would not suggest this one.
(2)
Rebecca W.
I am a frequent visitor of Harpo's. The staff is really nice and friendly, and there are plenty of fun customers to make friends with too. While it is often difficult to find good vegetarian food at sport's bars, I've found a number of great options: nachos, potato wedges (with ranch), greek salad, and Mississippi Sue's cheesy bread are all delicious. I usually go with the beers on special, and their well drinks are always cheap. Between the fun ambiance, their outdoor patio, good food and drink, games to play and games to watch-- I am a big fan of Harpo's!
(5)
Aaron H.
I like this place. Away from the college kids and trendy downtown area. Food is good. Good beer selection. Good group of regulars\locals. Lots of TV's make it great for watching whatever game you're there for. Great Happy hour food and drink specials from 3-6 weekdays. and they have a featured beer on special each night. Also has pool table and other bar games.
(4)
Vince D.
I've got a lot of history with this place--just as the place has got a lot of history itself. You can read up on its colorful history on your own time, but the short-hand is that it used to be a Hooters, was once a topless bar for a few days, and in its best-known stretch was called The Barrel House, during which time USA Today ranked it as one of America's best sports bars. So, its current incarnation as Harpo's has a lot to live up to. So far, in my experience, Harpo's lacks the color of the old days, but has made up for that with many, many improvements. For starters, the Barrel House had a pretty rank bathroom, which went into decline during its tenure as The House. I recall walking into the bathroom one busy day and two of the three urinals were out of order! When Harpo's took over the first thing they did was renovate the bathrooms, and my god, what a difference. They also upgraded the menu, incorporating traditional sports bar fare like half-pound burgers and chicken wings alongside fresh fish, healthy wraps and salads, and the Hole-e-Cow, a Hawaiian-style sausage sandwich with a specially made bun that completely surrounds the sausage so you don't drip special sauce all over your fingers. And of course, they've got more than 30 televisions so that you can always find your game on Sundays. We usually go to the Lazy Dog now, but when we used to go to the Barrel House they'd often give us Steelers fans a special place for viewing. Can't beat that.
(4)
Zachary N.
Aweful. Just finished up there after running the bolderboulder. Look, I tend to give establishments the benefit of the doubt, but harpos...sucks. got there around 1pm on memorial day. First thing I was surprised by was the beer prices. $4.75 for a sam adams? At a sports bar, really? I opted for a can of dales pale for $3.50. We asked for our waitress to change our tables tv to espn to which she replied "ugh. Yeah it will probably take a few minutes since were so busy..." we looked around to see maybe six tables of people out of maybe thirty in the place. Busy?? The lack of people was a bad sign. Ten minutes later, after resorting to asking the bar tender to change the channel, we got to watch our game. We then ordered our food. Basic order burgers fries salad etc. Fifteen minutes later our waitress returns "umm so the kitchen lost your order. Do you guys want to reorder or just go somewhere else?" We were confused and flabergasted to say the least. We decided to pay our drinks bill sans tip and leave. Long story short we opted to hit up backcountry for a beer and pizza. Never will return and don't recommend this place. Poor service and horrible management.
(1)
Laura C.
5 stars for being one of the best sports bars ever. They have every sports package- even boxing! The food is pretty decent for a sports bar- the usual pub fare. Every Sunday morning, my boyfriend and I roll out of bed to get there for 11 o'clock football. Being from Boston, the Patriots are always on at 1 back east making it sooo early here. If you have trouble drinking beer before noon, they have a sweet bloody mary bar and great breakfast specials. They have cheap avery or left hand during Broncos games and they have Miller Lite girls or other promotions going on a lot of the time. Can't wait for spring to watch the Red Sox!
(5)
Tyler K.
Great atmosphere with some pretty decent food. Taco night well worth it and beer prices good for the area. If you get a chance stop in you won't be disappointed.
(4)
David T.
This place has gone downhill over the last 6 or so months. The waitresses are still nice (and a bit slow because it's understaffed). But the quality of the food has gone from quite good to piss-poor. Whatever you order will come out overcooked and luke-warm (a weird combination). And I think the quality of the food itself has been reduced. ------------------------------ Old review: This is a sports bar (which I generally don't go to). The food is pretty good, say 4 stars. Standard sports bar fare. I've had both the burger and the tacos and both are good. I went with a large group and they were all happy with their meals. The service is good. They are understaffed and that can delay ordering a bit but the waitresses are all moving fast and so it's not too bad.
(2)
Bob R.
Absolutely HORRID service. Sat at table for 15 minutes before I was even acknowledged. When asked to order, I got the "wait a minute" finger. 15 minutes later I walked out. It wasn't busy. The wait staff were milling around, Avoid unless you have no other option.
(1)
Victoria N.
Best Nachos in town! Get them with chicken. Spacious, Ive never had to wait for a table. TVs everywhere, Ive only had trouble with watching a certain game once, and they eventually bought it for us. When its busy service can get a little slow but if you're watching the game with a pitcher you probably wont notice.
(4)
Ginni T.
I've been to Harpo's a few times and had a fairly decent time. Generally we go for the Friday night all you can eat fish. Last night we went in for dinner. The service was NOT good. The iced tea had no flavor and looked more like a tea bag had been dipped in the pitcher for five seconds and then served. I did mention it to the server. Her response? "I know." Potato skins were a bit overdone. Fries were good, fish was not as good as usual. They changed the cole slaw and I felt sick to my stomach after one bite. Sadly, the server was not interested in actually serving us. It was as if we were somehow a bother. It's too bad because for a Friday evening they were not that busy. Perhaps they should just serve burgers, wings, and beer for the kids coming in to watch the games and forget real food service...
(2)
Nicholas W.
Waitress was nice and polite, however the food is just not worth it. My wings were served cold and tasted like . . . You know when you are at a family reunion, and you grab your aunts wings that she is oh so proud of, but then you take a bite and think "crud. . . That was not tasty and I still have a plate of this". My table then shared with me that they weren't impressed at all with the burgers or grilled cheese. I will not becoming back and will advocate avoiding this place if presented again. The beer and fries were tasty, though.
(1)
Hanna S.
This is the place to go if your looking to have your credit card information stolen and used. I have had a few friends who used their cards here and a few days later...BAM fraudulent charges. Management needs to take care of this ASAP.
(1)
Amber A.
Wouldn't put on a game for us (and others who were there asking for the same game who had even called to reserve it) . Boo, Harpo's, just f'ing boo! Welcome to my boycott list. I will gladly be spending my game day Boulder bar tab at either Lazy Dog or Backcountry Pizza from now on. $$$
(1)
Brian M.
This is the worst sports bar I've event been to. Went in on a Saturday to watch college football and they wouldn't even out on a major SEC game. Meanwhile there must have been 5 tv's playing the same game that no one was watching. I'd never go back cause it sucks and I should have believed all of the other bad reviews. Check out the Lazy Dog on Pearl..much better!!!!!!
(1)
Rich L.
I've never been to a sports bar where you couldn't watch SPORTS. Told we couldn't watch the Rockies game on more than one TV because of the World Cup, but when tried to split our party to multiple tables so we could all see we were told we couldn't do that either. Totally not willing to do anything for is at all. Won't ever be back.
(1)
Steve V.
Came here on Saturday for the MMA fight. It was a $5 cover and most of the tables were taken. The only one left was this huge one outside not near any heat lamps. This was good because our group was large, but not good that it was not near a heat lamp as it was freezing. I ended up watching most of it inside standing up. I met the owner and he was a cool guy, he ended up buying us some drinks. Other than that, this place was definitely brimming with testosterone. They were offering $2 "TapOut" shots that tasted like juice. Not bad. They need nicer TVs and more heat outside if they're going to charge a cover.
(3)
Mike F.
Great food, great people, and plenty of specials going on every night of the week. Good selection of beer and at a price point you can't really complain about.
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April R.
This place is our hang out after we get off work. They have a lot of TVs and you can always find your game to watch. The wings are awesome and they have a lot of flavors to pick from. The only thing wrong is their service. They are slow and kind of rude. It can take 10+ minutes to get a beer and when they are ready at the well, the ticket can be found floating on top of the beer.. It may sound picky but I don't like having a paper floating on my beer before it's served to me. Some of the girls that serve there are super good, but there are a few that are very inexperienced and slow. Overall a good vibe and a fun place to get some drinks and wings.
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Megg S.
Super disappointed. I went here to check out the game. Although there are a ton of tvs, which is good, the service was not friendly from the hostess to the bartender. The food, a burger, was bland and just sad. How can you ruin a burger? It was not the fun, neighborhood spot I was looking for. I'll not be returning.
(2)
Justin H.
I love sports bars and well executed American grills. Especially when they're locally owned! Harpo's' chicken wings are great, burgers are fantastic, staff is very professional, owners are often in the building and friendly with the guests, it's kept very clean...I could keep going but it's just too much. Happy hour, brunch, Buffs football, UFC...okay, I'm done.
(5)
Monica C.
I want to like Harpo's- it's in a convenient location, and they have Geeks who Drink trivia. But the service is terrible and the food is not much better!
(2)
Kristen H.
Not great. We went here 3 times while in town for the ASU game. The service was bad all 3 times. The last time we were there it was after the ASU game. They sat our party of six. Then told us they aren't serving food anymore and that if we want drinks we have to go order them from the bar. Really? Perhaps the servers were cut a little too early.
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Joe K.
Veggie burger was very good
(3)Jordan N.
I love the wings, however they are a little on the expensive side. It's a chill place to go and never too crowded. The service however is terrible. I had Amy and she rushed me and then messed up my order. I would've asked for her to fix it, however she didn't return for over 20 minutes. She then cashed us out without even making eye contact. Terrible service, but some of the best wings in boulder.
(3)Jeremy T.
I have been to Harpos many times over the past few years and most recently ate there for lunch. It is a pretty decent sports bar, with sort of a dive barry dingy feel to it. The prices here don't follow the theme or feel. I have never had a terrible experience here, but I have never had a great experience here either. The service that I have had has always been marginal, always seems like I am getting served just slow enough for me to notice, but not slow enough to be overly upset about it. Back to the prices, it is easy to spend $14 for a hamburger here, which are solid, but not in the $14 range. i would say that is the same for most of their food. It is all pretty solid, it just seems like the prices are about 30 - 40% high than comparable food in other places. Except for the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings, they are delicious and worth every penny. Good place to go after a game with a team, and I will most likely be back, it is as Yelp grades 3 stars "A-OK".
(3)Joe J.
If I could I would give them a ZERO!!! ZIPP! NADA!! Big goose EGG! This place is a JOKE! Very RUDE staff who think I need them MORE than they need us as patrons!? Very odd from people who depend on tips for a living! Oh WELL, their loss! Buffalo wild wings for me from now. The manager is the leader of this behavior too by the way! Hopefully the owner Mark K. gets in there and straightens them out before its too late....
(1)Keith S.
I like going to Harpos for UFC fight nights. $5 cover to get in. If you're on a budget, the build your own turkey burger is a good deal. I also like to get the Buffalo Soldier wrap. Wings are fantastic too. Always a good time and friendly girls working the floor.
(4)Keith B.
We happened by on a Tuesday, which is important if you like a good burger (or chicken sandwich. Every Tuesday they have a special where you buy one burger and get the second at half price. The service was fairly rapid, which could entirely be attributable to our attentive server, Ryan. The fiesta burger was very good with flavorful and juicy beef. The jalapeños used on the burger were fresh and crisp rather than the picked variety many restaurants use. We also tried the El salvadoran burger with chicken and were pleasantly surprised. The fries were also tasty and seasoned with one of their signature dry rubs. They have 25 beers on tap, so the selection of beverages is also rather good! All in all, I'd recommend this place based on my experience!
(4)Shelby D.
They have amazing wings, decent beer selection, and deep friend mac n cheese.. though the mac n cheese is a bit over priced.
(5)Ashley R.
When I first moved to Boulder in July my established co-workers invited me out to Harpo's for Trivia Night...and I'm glad they did. Yeah, the sound system isn't the greatest for the place, but it's mostly because of the noise level. My teams have done fairly well and terrible, but it's not going to detract me from coming and having a good time. The staff has always been super friendly, helpful, and overall ON POINT! Pretty sure they know my order, a Buff Gold and the Acadian, yes on the fries! I've been running MeetUp Trivia Night events here for a few weeks now and it's become a regular thing for us now. That should tell you something about the experience, the staff, and the trivia. I've also been for Rock N Roll Bingo, that was fun too...I can't really complain about this place. Solid four stars for sure. I come for the great beer deals, the fun, and the TVs...isn't that what a sports bar is all about anyways? Keep it real, Harpo's! PS - Friendly tip, if you use Foursquare...first 25 people to check-in between 6-10PM get 15% off your bill. I ALWAYS get 15% off.
(4)Michael B.
It all that you expect, if you expect a place to get a beer, have low sauce wings, and you get to meet locals going to play softball or other sports. Bar was nice, people were nice, and the chicken wings were enjoyable. A bit dry but enjoyable. And they served a good blue cheese dressing.
(4)Diane K.
Harpo's is a place you can depend on! You can depend on watching your favorite Colorado team play. You can depend on a crowd who will cheer with you. You can depend on great drink specials. And you can depend on good service. Harpo's holds a special place in my heart for their ability to accommodate even the lesser known sporting events. On a Sunday morning in May, a group of friends and I gathered at Harpo's to watch Nadal defeat Federer at the Madrid Open. Harpo's just opened, the place was empty besides us, but service was great. It was a fun way to start the day. Vamos Rafa! When it comes to sports bars, Harpo's has won me over.
(5)D A.
To start off, let me just say that I really enjoy Trivia Night, and Harpo's is a great place to meet up with people for drinks and games. This review is strictly separate from trivia night. As for the service, I have yet to meet server with much else to offer than a pretty face. They're a bunch of snooty self-entitled high school/CU sorority girls using their skinny bodies for better tips. They've never been friendly to me; whenever I order a drink, they make me feel like I'm just another nuisance on a busy Tuesday night. I wish they'd at least give me a fake smile. You'll probably like this place if you're a total bro. I'll go to Trivia Night, but I wouldn't frequent here for anything else. The bartenders don't understand the appropriate time to cut someone off either. I told them to cut my friend off before all those drinks she had would get the best of her, but they were more interested in being entertained by drunk hot messes like her than concerned for customer safety. Pretty immature, if you ask me!
(2)Mike S.
Great place to get a few beers and apps. The weekly trivia is fun here, but tends to be crowded. Besides that it's a great place to watch all your sports in one place.
(3)Jennifer M.
Dear sweet jesus, these wings are the best wings I have ever had. Go here, order bourbon wings, eat many.
(5)Cam F.
I was a loyal customer to Harpo's Bar & Grill until an unfortunate incident recently. My friends and I walked into the establishment and ordered 2 pitchers and 4 margaritas split equally between all of us within a 3 1/2 hour period. We were cut off without even feeling a "buzz" by the waitress who first claimed it was the managers decision but then later came to be that it was the inexperienced waitresses decision. I must say this was a very disrespectful gesture towards us and they have lost all future good references I would give to future potential customers.
(1)Nancy F.
Harpos is a very nice sports bar. We came on a Friday afternoon, and the place was about half full, and there was literally one server. I felt so sorry for her. She was running around with no time to waste. Food was good. Lots of smokers on the patio, so stay inside if you don't smoke. Nice atmoshere inside.
(3)John A.
I've thoroughly enjoyed my visits to Harpo's. I love all the HDs with different sports & fights going & they gave an awesome buffalo chicken sandwich. They would've got 5 stars, but I feel the meals are a bit pricy.
(4)Rodge B.
Decent beer prices + okay food + a hot waitress = 4 stars The streetside seating is pretty cool for people watching and hollering at girls.
(4)Michelle P.
Seriously Harpos deserves 5 stars because the food it heavenly (burgers are good and juicy) and the ambiance is really nice and relaxed. Melissa is THE BEST server at Harpos. I know this because of my once-a-month visit to Harpos and have experienced other servers that aren't up to par. My issue with Harpos: their door charge for UFC fights!!! I know, the horror.... But seriously when you are already spending upwards of $40 to $50 for two people on burgers and beers, why should you pay $5.00 per person at the door? Ridiculous! So, as much as we love Harpos, my hubby and I have decided to boycott and never return and just find another UFC hangout until we hear word that the door charge has changed... :o/
(3)Matt M.
nice local bar to get a good burger made just how you want it and a pretty low key atmosphere to chill while watching the game. Not to mention the thursday night tacos are wonderful
(4)Thurein P.
Beer selection is very good and their nightly specials on certain breweries are great (Avery - Wednesdays, New Belgium - Thursdays). I used to come here regularly for wing night on Wednesdays, but since they upped the price and made veggies extra, I'm no longer quite the fan of Harpo's. The food at Harpo's is not nearly as good as the Lazy Dog and the atmosphere isn't as excitable or loud during NFL Sundays and other major sporting events. Depending on my mood, the latter can be a positive or negative. For being a sports bar, the TVs here are pretty poor. I don't think they have a single HD screen. But, I guess the Lazy Dog isn't busting with flat-screens either. Er, pros... I guess the staff is really nice and friendly? Oh, another plus, they have an outdoor pool table! At the end of the day, it's a pretty decent place to watch an out-of-market game. UPDATE 07/29/08: I came here over the weekend for a baseball game. They've upgraded a number of their TVs to HD plasmas but I think the food has gotten worse.
(3)Hailey B.
Great for one beer and a game. If you expect more, go somewhere else. Food is mediocre at best - and over-priced. Wait service isn't great either. The upside is that it's rarely busy and there are many TV's for great sports viewing.
(2)Merrilee T.
One bad experience with the staff can ruin the entire night. The one star is for our waitress, who was great, and a fun trivia dj. The food was mediocre, the ambiance is nonexistent, and holy god I had a bad experience with one of the waitresses. I asked the wrong person a question. In the bathroom stalls they have screws instead of levers to close the door. I managed to cut myself because they are sharp, and I didn't remember them having screws in place of door knobs before, so I asked if it was a permanent thing, or temporary thing, with my self deprecating "I always hurt myself" attitude. She said something to the effect of "did your hand fall off? Maybe you should talk to her" and suddenly the other waitresses were asking me what was wrong, and there was a manager involved, and it became a VERY BIG DEAL. So, since it was now a big deal, and I was publicly embarrassed for bringing it up, I know think it's a big deal. I am short-staffed at work currently, I have to work every day as a barista, and it fu$&ing sucks to have a cut on my hand when I really need it. So, thanks Harpo's. There is nothing to make me want to come back.
(1)Heather P.
Harpo's use to be one of my favorite places to watch games, and the food was good as well. But I'm not sure if a new manager has come through, but their customer appreciation has gone down a lot. Being in the service industry i have learned that no matter what, the customer is always right. So a few weeks ago when i went there with friends, i was shocked when after being told by our server that Avery was on drink special (and we ordered a number of them) that we were charged full price! After talking with the server, who talked to her manager, was only able to offer them as pitchers, so we still had to pay more. The server's answer was to take it out of her tip. Beer on tap is a HUGE money maker for a restaurant, and to take a little hit on it is not a big deal. As a customer i was very surprised that this was their solution. On a positive note my nachos were delicious. I then returned last weekend, to give it another shot, and was once again disappointed. My chicken tenders had no flavor, and when i asked for another sauce i was charged, not a huge deal, but it would have been nice to have been notified of this. The burger was a bit over cooked, while the fry's were undercooked. Also the entrees came out way too fast, it was too much food all at once, so some got cold while i tried to eat it all at once. Ug i hate to write such a bad review, but these are my honest feelings. It will take a lot of convincing for me to return.
(2)James R.
Had a great experience at Harpo's, went there after the BolderBoulder run and then again later in the night. The owner remembered us which made it a great experience. Food was very good as well. I will definitely come back next time I am in Boulder. Thank you for a memorable time!
(5)Marc S.
Food is overpriced for what you get. The waitress was uninterested in her job and her attitude showed it.This was the 1st time I had been back here in 10 years since it was the Barrel house and I probably won't go back for another 10 years. There are plenty of places to watch sports,eat and drink beers and I would not suggest this one.
(2)Rebecca W.
I am a frequent visitor of Harpo's. The staff is really nice and friendly, and there are plenty of fun customers to make friends with too. While it is often difficult to find good vegetarian food at sport's bars, I've found a number of great options: nachos, potato wedges (with ranch), greek salad, and Mississippi Sue's cheesy bread are all delicious. I usually go with the beers on special, and their well drinks are always cheap. Between the fun ambiance, their outdoor patio, good food and drink, games to play and games to watch-- I am a big fan of Harpo's!
(5)Aaron H.
I like this place. Away from the college kids and trendy downtown area. Food is good. Good beer selection. Good group of regulars\locals. Lots of TV's make it great for watching whatever game you're there for. Great Happy hour food and drink specials from 3-6 weekdays. and they have a featured beer on special each night. Also has pool table and other bar games.
(4)Vince D.
I've got a lot of history with this place--just as the place has got a lot of history itself. You can read up on its colorful history on your own time, but the short-hand is that it used to be a Hooters, was once a topless bar for a few days, and in its best-known stretch was called The Barrel House, during which time USA Today ranked it as one of America's best sports bars. So, its current incarnation as Harpo's has a lot to live up to. So far, in my experience, Harpo's lacks the color of the old days, but has made up for that with many, many improvements. For starters, the Barrel House had a pretty rank bathroom, which went into decline during its tenure as The House. I recall walking into the bathroom one busy day and two of the three urinals were out of order! When Harpo's took over the first thing they did was renovate the bathrooms, and my god, what a difference. They also upgraded the menu, incorporating traditional sports bar fare like half-pound burgers and chicken wings alongside fresh fish, healthy wraps and salads, and the Hole-e-Cow, a Hawaiian-style sausage sandwich with a specially made bun that completely surrounds the sausage so you don't drip special sauce all over your fingers. And of course, they've got more than 30 televisions so that you can always find your game on Sundays. We usually go to the Lazy Dog now, but when we used to go to the Barrel House they'd often give us Steelers fans a special place for viewing. Can't beat that.
(4)Zachary N.
Aweful. Just finished up there after running the bolderboulder. Look, I tend to give establishments the benefit of the doubt, but harpos...sucks. got there around 1pm on memorial day. First thing I was surprised by was the beer prices. $4.75 for a sam adams? At a sports bar, really? I opted for a can of dales pale for $3.50. We asked for our waitress to change our tables tv to espn to which she replied "ugh. Yeah it will probably take a few minutes since were so busy..." we looked around to see maybe six tables of people out of maybe thirty in the place. Busy?? The lack of people was a bad sign. Ten minutes later, after resorting to asking the bar tender to change the channel, we got to watch our game. We then ordered our food. Basic order burgers fries salad etc. Fifteen minutes later our waitress returns "umm so the kitchen lost your order. Do you guys want to reorder or just go somewhere else?" We were confused and flabergasted to say the least. We decided to pay our drinks bill sans tip and leave. Long story short we opted to hit up backcountry for a beer and pizza. Never will return and don't recommend this place. Poor service and horrible management.
(1)Laura C.
5 stars for being one of the best sports bars ever. They have every sports package- even boxing! The food is pretty decent for a sports bar- the usual pub fare. Every Sunday morning, my boyfriend and I roll out of bed to get there for 11 o'clock football. Being from Boston, the Patriots are always on at 1 back east making it sooo early here. If you have trouble drinking beer before noon, they have a sweet bloody mary bar and great breakfast specials. They have cheap avery or left hand during Broncos games and they have Miller Lite girls or other promotions going on a lot of the time. Can't wait for spring to watch the Red Sox!
(5)Tyler K.
Great atmosphere with some pretty decent food. Taco night well worth it and beer prices good for the area. If you get a chance stop in you won't be disappointed.
(4)David T.
This place has gone downhill over the last 6 or so months. The waitresses are still nice (and a bit slow because it's understaffed). But the quality of the food has gone from quite good to piss-poor. Whatever you order will come out overcooked and luke-warm (a weird combination). And I think the quality of the food itself has been reduced. ------------------------------ Old review: This is a sports bar (which I generally don't go to). The food is pretty good, say 4 stars. Standard sports bar fare. I've had both the burger and the tacos and both are good. I went with a large group and they were all happy with their meals. The service is good. They are understaffed and that can delay ordering a bit but the waitresses are all moving fast and so it's not too bad.
(2)Bob R.
Absolutely HORRID service. Sat at table for 15 minutes before I was even acknowledged. When asked to order, I got the "wait a minute" finger. 15 minutes later I walked out. It wasn't busy. The wait staff were milling around, Avoid unless you have no other option.
(1)Victoria N.
Best Nachos in town! Get them with chicken. Spacious, Ive never had to wait for a table. TVs everywhere, Ive only had trouble with watching a certain game once, and they eventually bought it for us. When its busy service can get a little slow but if you're watching the game with a pitcher you probably wont notice.
(4)Ginni T.
I've been to Harpo's a few times and had a fairly decent time. Generally we go for the Friday night all you can eat fish. Last night we went in for dinner. The service was NOT good. The iced tea had no flavor and looked more like a tea bag had been dipped in the pitcher for five seconds and then served. I did mention it to the server. Her response? "I know." Potato skins were a bit overdone. Fries were good, fish was not as good as usual. They changed the cole slaw and I felt sick to my stomach after one bite. Sadly, the server was not interested in actually serving us. It was as if we were somehow a bother. It's too bad because for a Friday evening they were not that busy. Perhaps they should just serve burgers, wings, and beer for the kids coming in to watch the games and forget real food service...
(2)Nicholas W.
Waitress was nice and polite, however the food is just not worth it. My wings were served cold and tasted like . . . You know when you are at a family reunion, and you grab your aunts wings that she is oh so proud of, but then you take a bite and think "crud. . . That was not tasty and I still have a plate of this". My table then shared with me that they weren't impressed at all with the burgers or grilled cheese. I will not becoming back and will advocate avoiding this place if presented again. The beer and fries were tasty, though.
(1)Hanna S.
This is the place to go if your looking to have your credit card information stolen and used. I have had a few friends who used their cards here and a few days later...BAM fraudulent charges. Management needs to take care of this ASAP.
(1)Amber A.
Wouldn't put on a game for us (and others who were there asking for the same game who had even called to reserve it) . Boo, Harpo's, just f'ing boo! Welcome to my boycott list. I will gladly be spending my game day Boulder bar tab at either Lazy Dog or Backcountry Pizza from now on. $$$
(1)Brian M.
This is the worst sports bar I've event been to. Went in on a Saturday to watch college football and they wouldn't even out on a major SEC game. Meanwhile there must have been 5 tv's playing the same game that no one was watching. I'd never go back cause it sucks and I should have believed all of the other bad reviews. Check out the Lazy Dog on Pearl..much better!!!!!!
(1)Rich L.
I've never been to a sports bar where you couldn't watch SPORTS. Told we couldn't watch the Rockies game on more than one TV because of the World Cup, but when tried to split our party to multiple tables so we could all see we were told we couldn't do that either. Totally not willing to do anything for is at all. Won't ever be back.
(1)Steve V.
Came here on Saturday for the MMA fight. It was a $5 cover and most of the tables were taken. The only one left was this huge one outside not near any heat lamps. This was good because our group was large, but not good that it was not near a heat lamp as it was freezing. I ended up watching most of it inside standing up. I met the owner and he was a cool guy, he ended up buying us some drinks. Other than that, this place was definitely brimming with testosterone. They were offering $2 "TapOut" shots that tasted like juice. Not bad. They need nicer TVs and more heat outside if they're going to charge a cover.
(3)Mike F.
Great food, great people, and plenty of specials going on every night of the week. Good selection of beer and at a price point you can't really complain about.
(5)April R.
This place is our hang out after we get off work. They have a lot of TVs and you can always find your game to watch. The wings are awesome and they have a lot of flavors to pick from. The only thing wrong is their service. They are slow and kind of rude. It can take 10+ minutes to get a beer and when they are ready at the well, the ticket can be found floating on top of the beer.. It may sound picky but I don't like having a paper floating on my beer before it's served to me. Some of the girls that serve there are super good, but there are a few that are very inexperienced and slow. Overall a good vibe and a fun place to get some drinks and wings.
(4)Megg S.
Super disappointed. I went here to check out the game. Although there are a ton of tvs, which is good, the service was not friendly from the hostess to the bartender. The food, a burger, was bland and just sad. How can you ruin a burger? It was not the fun, neighborhood spot I was looking for. I'll not be returning.
(2)Justin H.
I love sports bars and well executed American grills. Especially when they're locally owned! Harpo's' chicken wings are great, burgers are fantastic, staff is very professional, owners are often in the building and friendly with the guests, it's kept very clean...I could keep going but it's just too much. Happy hour, brunch, Buffs football, UFC...okay, I'm done.
(5)Monica C.
I want to like Harpo's- it's in a convenient location, and they have Geeks who Drink trivia. But the service is terrible and the food is not much better!
(2)Kristen H.
Not great. We went here 3 times while in town for the ASU game. The service was bad all 3 times. The last time we were there it was after the ASU game. They sat our party of six. Then told us they aren't serving food anymore and that if we want drinks we have to go order them from the bar. Really? Perhaps the servers were cut a little too early.
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