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Shelby's Bar & Grill
519 18th St
Denver, CO 80202



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Small downtown pub serves burgers, sandwiches, burritos, enchiladas, cheesesteaks and salads.
  • All Food Home Made
  • Cheers-Like Atmosphere
  • Two Happy Hours
Shelby's was originally a home built around the turn of the century, but since then has gone through many changes including a phase a mortuary. But today, the bar is usually jumping, especially during happy hour and filled with friendly locals.

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Small downtown pub serves burgers, sandwiches, burritos, enchiladas, cheesesteaks and salads.

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Happy hour occurs twice a day at 4pm-6:30pm and 11pm-1am. Drink specials include two-for-one domestic drafts and double tall cocktails for the price of one.

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Ratings & Reviews of Shelby's Bar & Grill
  1. Good lunch spot
    I work close to Shelby's and about once or twice a month some of us go there for a burger. Their swiss and mushroom burger is one of the best I've had., and I've never heard anyone complain about their food. The atmosphere is a little divey, so if you don't like divey, you might not like the place. Lunchtime waitresses are very friendly and very good at their job. I have not been there after work, so cannot speak to that, but recommend the place for lunch. (ptmatthews, 07/20/2009)
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  2. good cheap drinks
    I LOVE this bar. My Friends and I go to Shelby's for happy hour all the time. They have an early happy hour and even a late night happy hour. You can't go wrong with 2 for 1 beers and double tall drinks. I usually have around 6 beers during happy hour for under $10 ( I live within walking distance). It's hard to find a family owned business these days. Most places downtown are owned by major corporations. BTW Ben is not the owner. (shorty303, 07/14/2009)
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  3. Great place to get no service
    I would love to be able to tell you about the food or drink at Shelby's, but our group experience there didn't allow any. We walked in to find a fairly empty establishment early on a Friday evening and claimed a table. After several attempts at getting the bartenders attention, and failing, we returned to the table to wait, and wait, and wait for a waitress to notice. Little good that did. Upon making use of their facilities before leaving the place, we discovered them to be unsanitary and, well, a little scary. To top it all off, as we walked out the door, the bartender had the nerve to say, "Thanks for coming in! Hope to see you again soon!" Unlikely. (gatzby, 07/10/2009)
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  4. Great Place for Limited Bartender
    Look at all the other reviews. It evidently is the night bartender that makes the experience so "unique." He either owns the place, is the son of the owner, or the owner has no clue as to marketing. Stay out of here!!! (samroth, 05/28/2009)
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  5. Second Graders will greet you  
    The bartender believes that it is OK to give the death penalty to 8 year old children. That's putting 8 year old kids in the electric chair ! If you support this please feel free to frequent this establishment with your other "educated" friends. Maybe Adolf will greet you./P ... (A, 05/27/09)
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  6. Not safe for girls
    Went here with my girlfriends a while back. Ran across these reviews just now and have to write to agree. This place is rough, and not a place for women. The bartender is a putz. (Jailbate, 04/02/2009)
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  7. An embarrassment to Denver
    This bar is an embarrassment to Denver. It is unfortunate that Shelby's is in a great location. Numerous people equate the bar keep's rudeness to all people who live in the mile high city. (PolishPrince, 04/01/2009)
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  8. bad bartender ben
    I don't know how this place stays in business. I was in the other night and Ben the bartender insulted me and my friends. We'll take our business elsewhere in the future. (stellerbabe, 04/01/2009)
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  9. Feels Like We're Family
    My finace and I frequently go to Shelby's, and always have a good time. This is the type of bar that attracts EVERYONE. Business folks - getting off of work, bike messengers - finishing their route, locals - grabbing a beer, hotel patrons - looking for a comfy place to get a bite... you name it, they'll be there. The family that owns the place always welcomes us and are friendly, but not overbearing. For us, it's the perfect place to kick back, have some good food, people watch and have a good time. It's far from the club scene, and that's why we love it. (JTimebercake, 03/17/2009)
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  10. ABSOLUTLY NOT A BAD OR PREJUDICE BAR- ONLY REAL FUN TIMES
    This place is a great diamond in the ruff. Good home cooked food, cheap prices for downtown and service with some sass. That good old fashioned ribbing that gives dives some of their charm. At this joint you won't get away with being a zero, being cheap or to drunk without hearing about it. This way you know when you come here it's just respectful locals who don't want to deal with any of the usual downtown meathead scene! So sorry if you received bad service, sounds like you got caught in an oversight, these people that work at this spot are real and real nice. Everyone I know agrees. (barfly21, 11/19/2008)
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  11. insulting bartender
    Was in about a week ago and the bartender was insulting another customer and basically calling her a loose woman in front of her date. I was embarrassed for her and wondered what the deal was. (momindenver3, 11/11/2008)
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  12. TAKE YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR OWN HANDS
    Well I'm glad other people said they have good burgers here. They must have gotten served because they were white. This bar should say on the outside "WE HATE THE BRONCOS AND DON'T COME IN UNLESS YOUR WHITE!". Ben the bartender who said he owns the place just looks for people to start a fight with. I don't know how this place stays open. A group of us went in for a beer and Ben first decided to insult us with racial comments and then said he would buy our drinks. I guess thats the price so he could continue to abuse us. We left when he tried to start a fight with us. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone except Ben's friends. I hope they go everywhere with him. He needs the protection with a mouth like that. (Vistors, 11/05/2008)
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  13. would not serve me because the color of my skin
    I'm a black woman and I went to meet co-worker there for a quick drink. Inside the bartender said she wouldn't serve me because I was sitting outside and a waitress was out there. The waitress outside would walk pass me like she couldn't see me on the very small patio and pretend like I didn't want a drink. My friend gave me her little stone for her free extra beer I guess, so when the waitress comes back I asked her for a drink and she tells me I have to go inside for a drink if I use the little stone. So I go back inside and the woman at the bar tells me I can't get a drink with the stone because she didn't give it to me and she will only give it to the person she gave it to??? So I'm like okay...can I get a beer and she tells me I have to get if from the waitress...I gave up and went back outside without a drink...the waitress sees me and knows i want a drink but refuses to serve me. Now I just got off work and just wanted one beer and couldn't get decent service...I left and kept my money...wouldn't suggest this place to anyone. (afrochick20s, 09/18/2008)
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  14. Best Burger
    If you are looking for a good burger and cheap beer! It is a family owned business that does a great job keeping it mom and pop! Whoever said Ben should be fired is CRAZY! First off, he is the owners son, second off you must have deserved to get thrown out of there. Open up your horizons and support a locally owned business! TASTY BURGERS AND BEER! (ScooterPants, 08/21/2008)
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  15. Best Burger
    If you are looking for a good burger and cheap beer! It is a family owned business that does a great job keeping it mom and pop! Whoever said Ben should be fired is CRAZY! First off, he is the owners son, second off you must have deserved to get thrown out of there. Open up your horizons and support a locally owned business! TASTY BURGERS AND BEER!/P ... (ScooterPants, 08/20/08)
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  16. Typical Dive by Angela T. at InsiderPages
    Before the smoking ban in Denver, this place was full of smoke and the smell of stale beer. Throw in some fried food and a few regulars at the bar. Since the smoking ban, this hasn't changed much. The place still smells like an ash tray. Not even desperation could make me go back. (Citysearch User, 08/17/2008)
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  17. best bar in denver
    THIS IS THE BEST BAR IN DENVER. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE WITH GREAT FOOD AND CHEAP DRINKS THIS IS THE BAR FOR YOU. I GO HERE 2-5 NIGHTS A WEEK. NANETTE IS THE BARTENDER ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS. SHE IS BY FAR THE BEST BARTENDER IN DENVER. SHE IS ALSO AROUND TO HELP OUT DURING LUNCH. (bars101, 06/14/2008)
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  18. best bar in denver
    THIS IS THE BEST BAR IN DENVER. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE WITH GREAT FOOD AND CHEAP DRINKS THIS IS THE BAR FOR YOU. I GO HERE 25 NIGHTS A WEEK. NANETTE IS THE BARTENDER ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS. SHE IS BY FAR THE BEST BARTENDER IN DENVER. SHE IS ALSO AROUND TO HELP OUT DURING LUNCH./P ... (bars101, 06/13/08)
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  19. FUN FUN FUN
    Stop by for a great burger and beer. It is a fun place to hang out that is not commericialized like other Denver spots. Best time to go is on Saturday nights. Have a pocket full of money for the jukebox. The tunes are there. The locals that frequent are fun. Many are couples that are most interesting to watch and listen to! Fun place to be much better than other Denver hangouts (kevco, 01/25/2008)
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  20. Bad experience
    I went to this place on Saturday and had a couple of beers. The locals were not friendly to me. One thought that I was interested in her boyfriend and that was not true. I began to feel really uncomfortable and left after about an hour with my friends. We decided to try the club scene instread. All of the guys there have girlfriends. Not a good place for single girls. (cristiej94132, 01/25/2008)
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  21. Bad experience
    I went to this place on Saturday and had a couple of beers. The locals were not friendly to me. One thought that I was interested in her boyfriend and that was not true./P ... (cristiej94132, 01/24/08)
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  22. FUN FUN FUN
    Stop by for a great burger and beer./P ... (kevco, 01/24/08)
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  23. Great time for late night
    Great place to go hang out and have a few drinks. Ben is not dangerous at all! He is too funny. The locals make you feel at home! Ben will make you laugh the entire time... The place is a dive bar and that is what makes it stick out in the Denver area. That is what makes it great!!! Carolina girls did enjoy visiting your place! Thanks Russ for making sure I got there and back safely!!! (topailchick, 10/11/2007)
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  24. Great time for late night
    Great place to go hang out and have a few drinks. Ben is not dangerous at all! He is too funny. The locals make you feel at home! Ben will make you laugh the entire time... The place is a dive bar and that is what makes it stick out in the Denver area. That is what makes it great!!! Carolina girls did enjoy visiting your place! Thanks Russ for making sure I got there and back safely!!! /P ... (topailchick, 10/10/07)
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  25. Place looks like hell... but the beer is cheap and the burgers are good.
    We go there on Friday's for lunch. The service is fast and the burgers kick-ass. Try the Denver Zoo burger and the Tijuana - horrible names for burgers, but still delicious. If you are expecting a lively singles scene or the cleanest bar in Denver, this is not a good choice. However, if all you're looking for is a price-competitive place to drink with friends on the edge of downtown, Shelby's is a winner. And contrary to the other reviews, we have never been assaulted by the bartender. (jlemmon78, 09/14/2007)
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  26. Place looks like hell... but the beer is cheap and the burgers are good.
    We go there on Friday's for lunch. The service is fast and the burgers kickass. Try the Denver Zoo burger and the Tijuana horrible names for burgers, but still delicious. If you are expecting a lively singles scene or the cleanest bar in Denver, this is not a good choice. However, if all you're looking for is a pricecompetitive place to drink with friends on the edge of downtown, Shelby's is a winner. And contrary to the other reviews, we have never been assaulted by the bartender./P ... (jlemmon78, 09/13/07)
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  27. Character Witness
    I am serious when I ask if you need any sort of corroboration. I have also had a terrible experience with this bar and with Ben the bartender. please contact me if you need any help having him fired. (charleslpayne, 07/02/2007)
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  28. Character Witness
    I am serious when I ask if you need any sort of corroboration. I have also had a terrible experience with this bar and with Ben the bartender. please contact me if you need any help having him fired./P ... (charleslpayne, 07/01/07)
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  29. This place is dangerous! I went there and got beat up by Ben the bartender. He is a menace and should be in jail. THe Denver police are investigating this place. DO NOT GO THERE!!!
    This place is dangerous and Ben the bartender will have you injured if he does not like you. I went there and had some drinks. Ben did not like me and had some buddy of his throw me out on my face on the sidewalk. I sustained several injuries as a result. The Denver police are investigating this place. (evmo666, 04/28/2007)
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  30. This place is dangerous! I went there and got beat up by Ben the bartender. He is a menace and should be in jail. THe Denver police are investigating this place. DO NOT GO THERE!!!
    This place is dangerous and Ben the bartender will have you injured if he does not like you. I went there and had some drinks. Ben did not like me and had some buddy of his throw me out on my face on the sidewalk. I sustained several injuries as a result. The Denver police are investigating this place./P ... (evmo666, 04/27/07)
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  31. Good dive, High prices
    Me & the group don't get to go out very often, but when we do it right. We started out on the 16th st mall and worked our way down to Shelby's. The drinkls at the Paramount Cafe were cheaper than Shelby's and they had a live band, pool tables, etc. The bartender was a little overly intoxicated. Maybe that is why our drinks were so expensive. I will only go back during happy hour. (rca_girl, 08/14/2006)
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  32. Downtown's Worst Bar
    I have no idea how this place manages to stay open downtown. The service is awful. The bartenders take orders, but don't fill them, won't close your tab when you ask, and are just down right rude. They only seem interested in serving "regulars." I'm a Denver native and wouldn't be the least bit sad if this place were demolished and replaced with just about anything. Hopefully, real estate values will demand it. (benkiene, 08/14/2006)
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  33. Downtown's Worst Bar
    I have no idea how this place manages to stay open downtown. The service is awful. The bartenders take orders, but don't fill them, won't close your tab when you ask, and are just down right rude. They only seem interested in serving "regulars." I'm a Denver native and wouldn't be the least bit sad if this place were demolished and replaced with just about anything. Hopefully, real estate values will demand it./P ... (benkiene, 08/13/06)
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  34. Fun!
    It's a dive, but it's fun! A bit smokey, but that will change July 1st anyway... The crowd is very diverse and laid back. (missyme73, 06/15/2006)
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