It makes me really sad to write this review. I’ve frequented historians for almost a decade and I’m not sure what happened in the last couple of months but I likely won’t be back unless something changes. I want to see this business succeed, so I hope management takes note of some of these most recent reviews We came for brunch today and you order food now from the bar and pick up from the bar, yet the cost of food is about 20-30% more expensive. ~$16 for brunch plates. They’ve taken away nearly every vegetarian option and charge extra to sub your protein for avocado. Also it’s served in paper dishes which is not only wasteful but definitely changes the experience. It’s like the entire restaurant staff is gone and they are running on a bare bones crew. It’s clear this is an effort to improve profit in an unstable economy. But a place that used to be packed on a weekend at noon was totally dead. I know this is an attempted solution to a widespread problem but I just don’t see it working out and I would hate to see a big chain take it’s place.

Great daily specials. Has a rooftop bar that is pretty much impossible to get a seat at. The food is great. Their lunch special is the best on Broadway: Mon-Fri,11-3=cheeseburger, fries and beer for $5.95. The beer cheese with chips and pretzels are phenomenal. Great nightlife too.

Good spot for a leisurely drink in a nice atmosphere. Killer music. Good views. But whatever you do do not, I repeat do not, order steak and eggs. So overcooked I physically couldn't chew it. Poured hot sauce on it to hope it would soften it up. Hot sauce was very very expired and moldy. Didn't eat the whole dish

The new food and drink ordering system is horrible. We spent more time waiting in line to place our food order and refill drinks and then waiting to get our check then we did eating and drinking. There was 1 person waiting on everyone upstairs on a Saturday afternoon. The food and atmosphere is great but we won't be back until they work out the the service part. Also, what's with the "service fee"?

I've been meaning to write this review for a few weeks now. I am so sad about the changes they've made here. This was my favorite brunch spot. Great, friendly staff, yummy food, great atmosphere. And they changed everything. No more real eggs, hence you can have scrambled rehydrated powdered eggs, or no eggs at all. You're supposed to go get your food from some window across the bar. Honestly, we were in just after they changed it over and the bartender was kind enough to explain everything, but still brought us our food (in paper bowls). So, I still can't figure out how it's supposed to work. But, we vowed to stay away thereafter until they put things back the way they were. We live in the neighborhood and there are a ton of bars, so why they would make such a negative, major change in such a competitive market is completely beyond me.

Use to be one of my favorite spots, but unfortunately, it became bit pricey , and the quality of service went down. Use to love their Ahi tuna bowl , fried curds and fried pickles , their burgers were very good. It became understaffed that you don't have the patience to wait for drinks or food. You just wanna go somewhere else. Use to be a Good spot for families, couples , for college students night-out.

Sad to write. I loved this place, but a 70 dollar lunch has me thinking this is my last visit. Staff was great, but how much does it really cost to have fries included. I know it’s hard for restaurants these days… but also hard to be a consumer.

always been one of our favorite places... esp. when they had the 6 dollar lunch burger special. it's 14 something now (thanks COVID and inflation lol) GREAT rooftop patio with TVs - the misters are killer. they do bar service right now just so you know.but food quality still great. Just had brunch (biscuits and gravy and the breakfast burrito are still killer) staff is reduced due to difficulties in Denver finding staff but the folks that are here are wonderful. (last two visits in three weeks we've had the absolute pleasure of having Raymond as our rooftop bartender- the best! And Manager Tracy is just a great person and takes total care of you. She’s a gem! Still one of our favorites for sure.

I've got mixed feelings about this place. I've now been twice, about a year apart, and recently they have done away with table service and posted notices of increased prices. Increased prices but no table service? This most recent visit we went at about 3:30 on a Monday so there wasn't any wait to order or get our food and drinks. That's great but what happens when it gets as busy as it was when I visited on a weekend a year ago? I imagine the bar gets swamped given they have to take food and drink orders and the outgoing food is picked up at the same place. I really like the food and drinks. The Steak Arugula salad and BLT Caesar Chicken salad are both great, the fish and chips too. I haven't had a bad drink there, and we've tried just about all of them. On the other hand the high prices mean you can quickly rack up a mean bill, especially if you order an app, an entree, and a drink. Not to mention sides are not included with entrees like burgers so that's an extra cost. The employees are nice and always helpful and the rooftop dining area is great- covered with some shade and plenty of misters. I'd like to eat here again if I'm in the area but man, not sure if my wallet can handle getting myself and the folks lunch.

It’s very strange to walk into a neighborhood establishment known for its broad menu, attentive service, convivial atmosphere, and especially its legendary lunch special just to see notices on every table, bar, and even the bathroom doors that they’ve eliminated service entirely and shifted the burden onto the customer. The already harried bartenders have to take orders from a queue while also scurrying to make drinks, and you’re responsible for finding the napkins, condiments, and cutlery you need after picking up your food. This means the food is cheaper, right? No, they’ve clearly posted that their lunch special and menu have gone up in price. Higher prices and worse service isn’t exactly a winning combination. The only saving grace is that the food was good. Of course, the sides you’d expect with a $14 sandwich such as French fries are extra…$4.50 extra, in fact. For French fries. Perhaps this is a symptom of the new business model of “paying for the experience,” but having no service and feeling like you’re eating in a cafeteria while paying $25 for a burger and a beer is not the experience I’m looking for. Times are changing, inflation is taking its toll on our whole country, but the experience here is a step too far. Service is one of the most important reasons one pays a premium to go out dining, and seeing an establishment known for that completely strip it away is a condemnation of not just the social paradigm, but about the priorities of who runs the business. It’s ruined the atmosphere as well, with cranky, underpaid staff trying to figure out just what to do and how to earn their tips. Everything feels like a business trying to cheap out on why people go to a place like Historians and nailing together their own coffin in the process. I used to love going for the lunch special when I worked in the neighborhood, or stopping by for a drink since it was known as an industry spot. Now, it just feels like another overpriced spot cutting corners, like many before it in the neighborhood.

Good experience. Loved the atmosphere. Biscuits and gravy were delicious. The bathrooms were really nice. Busy location. Definitely a good place to stop when you're on Broadway!

What a great place! I was visiting a friend that said it was one of her favorite spots & truly it's a great spot! Awesome bar downstairs with fun staff & all the polished wood just made the bar feel comfy & warm. The decor was purposely dated but still with a modern twist that let you know everything was well kept. But that rooftop bar took my breath away! Good view of the other businesses & street but one fantastic view of the snow capped peaks in the distance 😍 staff was super friendly with a full bar & tasty brunch menu. My personal fav were all the craft beers on tap 🤤 Atlanta & the surrounding cities are getting there but they just aren't quite up to par with all the taps Colorado has to offer....yet! Can't wait to be back at Christmas to check out the place & how they handle the winter chill for those of us that still love sitting outdoors.

It's impossible not to like this spot. Incredible draft beer selection both downstairs and up. Fantastic roof top bar and patio with full food service. Speaking of which, their food is so.good. They have the best fries in town! This spot is great all around!

One of my favorite places to grab lunch when I'm in the office. The vibe, service, and the PRICE of their lunch specials are unbeatable. Quality of food is excellent as well. Bloody Mary bar is my favorite in the Denver area. High recommended to check it out!

We had lunch there today and Tyler was the only one behind the bar. She was the only one working and the service was exceptional. The lower level was very busy and she did a great job of attending to everyone’s needs professionally and in a timely manner despite that fact that is was overwhelming. I even asked her if she owned the place because she ran it like she did, she put so much thought into her responses to everyone that made her stand out. Highly recommend this place and hope you get Tyler as your server/bartender - she was excellent!!

Been here dozens of times. Can be a cool place… burger lunch special is hard to beat. But also been ripped off not getting happy hour prices during happy hour and sever acting like, “don’t know what happened.” It’s a computer system and your bosses are open to ripping people off… that’s what hat happened.

Relatively nice, quieter than most bars. The theme is fun. The waiter split the bill a weird way and didn't seem capable of charging each of us for our own drinks. Ultimately, I wouldn't recommend it simply because it's in a pretty bad part of town.

I really liked the decor here. Nice woodwork and the historic pictures. Upstairs seating outside was great, view was alright. Qr code order, had menus and could order in person at the bar. Grab yourself service. The korean chicken sandwhich was great and unique. View was alright. Staff was accommodating.

This place is awesome! Super chill vibe and the food? So many choices, you can't go wrong. The drink menu is on point too. But the rooftop is where it's at—great for kicking back and they've even got TVs up there. Def coming back, 5/5!

I love this place. The rooftop is nice when it's open. They close it sometimes. I guess for the colder nights? The food has always been good. I really love the nachos. They are always loaded. The fried pickles are good as well. They also have a good selection of liquor.

It's a typical bar. Slightly dark and old feeling with the wood trim everywhere. Service is great, beer selection is good. Food is bar priced and bar quality. Nothing memorable, but a good spot to meet friends after work.

Nice rooftop view of the local area with downtown Denver in the background. Prices are a little steep but they have great specials. Well rounded bar food menu and everything we got turned out great.

Friendly staff and good quality bar food, with a large rotating tap beer selection. Nightly specials that include Fish & Chips, and (my favorite) Wednesday night Burger, Fries, and a beer for less $$ than a McDonald's combo.

This is in regards to there brunch. $12 for bottomless mimosas? Amazing!! Nice range to brunch food options. DO NOT ORDER THE STEAK AND EGGS.... unless you like well-done steak.... I didn't know it would be well done until I got the order. And I couldn't get it re-cooked because "it's how is prepped" Very dry, and bland. Eggs were good though. The rooftop is nice as well.

I decided to treat myself to a Mother's day brunch and came across this place while walking down Broadway, the first place I chose had a 3 hour wait. I had the "Spanish Hangover" and a Bloody Mary. Everything was delish! It had a very cozy, friendly vibe. I sat at the bar, the service was great. It is family friendly as well.

Stopped in for lunch with a client yesterday at Historians, 10/10 experience. Caitlin is a delightful person and a very talented bartender. The bar and dining tables were nearly completely full yet she was attentive and wonderful to each and every one of us. I’m impressed. And I will now be bringing all of my clients to Historians. Thank you.

Poutine: Most places dump oversalted gravy on undercooked fries... Not here! So good and decent happy hour too! Good vibes/atmosphere.