Punch Bowl Social
Punch Bowl Social is a bar and grill, oft-maligned by its neighbors for attracting an unwanted element to the otherwise hipper-than-thou Baker. With its scattered vintage arcade games and overpriced bowling lanes, PBS fully capitalizes on the recent trend of Denver bars that feature stuff that you loved when you were a kid, only now you
Punch Bowl Social is a bar and grill, oft-maligned by its neighbors for attracting an unwanted element to the otherwise hipper-than-thou Baker. With its scattered vintage arcade games and overpriced bowling lanes, PBS fully capitalizes on the recent trend of Denver bars that feature stuff that you loved when you were a kid, only now you’re drunk. Top 40 hip-hop reverberates through the building, loud enough to get into if you so choose, but not so loud you can’t hear your table mate. The interior design follows the obligatory Denver aesthetic of wood floors and exposed brick. The Cast Iron Burgers, improved by thick slabs of pork belly bacon are better than they need to be, though many other menu items are less impressive. The Salt Cod Fritters for example, tasted like they were likely frozen. Punch Bowl Social is a better-than-expected place to eat, however, it’s probably only worth it to go there if you’re meeting up with someone who will have sex with you, especially considering the bounty of late night dining options nearby in Baker. (Byron Graham)
