2 Penguins Tap and Grill

I really want to like this this place. But they allow smoking where food is being served. When I asked how they get around the smoking law, the waiter said he knew it was against the law and I was welcome to complain to the three tables smoking if I wanted. Awesome. Also, we waited 30 minutes for the dessert we paid for before finally giving up and leaving. Too bad because it’s a beautiful location with a great beer selection.

The atmosphere was good, good beer selection, food was disappointing. I had the chicken focaccia. It was dry, plain nothing great. I opted out the chips for a soup for an extra dollar but portion was the same size as the condiment to go container!

I had the Sad Panda Coffee Porter. I almost asked for milk because it tasted exactly like a dark brew of coffee. It was a cool hangout in a Denver suburb.

Recently held a graduation party at Two Penguins.
Great location and facility — much larger than you would think from passing it on Arapahoe Rd.
Breakfast food was excellent — fresh and hot and plentiful.
My only criticism was communications was a bit disappointing otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
Would certainly recommend it as a great place to hold a party (graduation or otherwise).
Very friendly and attentive and wanted it to work well.
Everyone complimented the food! Hey it was teenagers & parents so quite a cross section.

They had Juicy Bits on tap — enough said!
Honestly though, music was awesome, patio is huge, beer selection is AMAZING.
Food was decent — not out of this world. I give it 5 stars more for the «Tap» then the «Grill»

I always feel bad that I don’t give a 5 star, but the 4 star «Yay! I’m a fan!» is most applicable.
I have gone to 2 Penguins twice now and both times, they did not disappoint. The first time, I went late at night on a weeknight with a friend. We ordered appetizers and beer and everything was amazing. The serving size was way more than enough and we took a lot home.
The second time I went with my husband and brother during standard dinner hours on a Tuesday — turned out to be Trivia night! The place was busy, but not long wait busy (we didn’t wait at all). And we were seated far enough away from the Trivia area that it did not bother us in the slightest. The food was delicious and the beer was good and interesting (lots of different kinds to try!).
We will definitely return here! The reason for not the full 5 star is that is can get rather expensive when there are a lot of people in the party. And there were a lot of kids there that night that kept rolling a ping pong ball under our table. It wasn’t a nuisance but very slightly detracted from the full experience.

Friendly bartender greeted us, unfriendly server waited on us. We had nachos, they were pretty plain but the pulled pork and quest was good. Also had chili cheese fries, they were decent. The waitress was far below average.

2penguins is the best!!! The best staff especially the original 5 who only one is there now but then there’s Jen shes smokin hott and the best one there !!

Great beer selection! They have many to choose from and the place has a very cool vibe.
The food isn’t that great though. Nothing special.

Great beer selection, simple menu, and a cozy, cabin like feel. This place is tucked away and we’ll worth it. The cheesy spinach dip is very good. I had a burger, it was very juicy and fresh. My lady friend had a basil pesto pizza which was very very tasty. It had just the right amount of toppings and sauce.
Very good, I will be back.

This place was really big and had a ping pong table and shuffle board to play while you wait for your food.
My husband got the shredded pork burrito and coffee and sad panda drink. He said both were good!
I got the burger with bleu cheese and avocado with a side of home made chips. Completely meh. All of it. Just tasted like a burger. Nothing special. Very disappointed.
I would have given this 2 stars but it gets 3 because my hubby liked his food.

Come thirsty! They have an excellent beer menu, with great variety and excellent narratives on what types of tastes and flavors to expect. I would give a 5 star rating, however, the food selection and preparation is just not quite «there.» While the beer and the ambiance are an A, the food and the inconsistent service we’ve received brings it to a B-​.
If you are really here for the beer, then this place would be perfect. But if you are looking for slightly elevated food fare, this place may disappoint. Emphasis on «may.» They have burgers, pizza, fish and chips, tex-​mex, pub chips and if that is your calling, then come on by.
If you are in the mood for a burger, they have a fun build your own burger option, and while when we did order the burger it came out burnt, the second burger was on the house and was better. (The staff was great in recognizing and rectifying)
The pizza was a disappointment, the crust tasted almost raw/​over floured? They use a special crust — Neopolitan style made from «00» flour — and perhaps my palate just is not as sophisticated.
The fish and chips my husband did not enjoy (batter a little raw on the inside/​oily on the outside).**Granted — we did try the pizza and the fish and chips within one month of their opening (a little over a year ago?) and perhaps they have now had a chance to settle in and figure things out. Will probably give these two another go.
Last we went (this past Friday) the calamari was OK, and we tried the pulled pork burrito and the red chili that came with it tasted like it was processed/​out of a can — not saying that it did, just what it tasted like. Not my favorite, but my husband liked it just fine. Pulled pork in the burrito was delicious.
The service we’ve received has been somewhat inconsistent, but friendly enough.
Overall, definitely some room for improvement, but I have high hopes.

Yummy!
Fun.
Educational.
Reasonable prices.
And beer!
Did I mention beer… tap after tap after tap.
It is almost overwhelming at first, but…
…through patience and experience, we survived (enjoyed).
Good happy hour prices… try the pizza… fed two of us.
The staff is friendly.
We were fortunate to go on a sunny Tuesday afternoon and sat on the patio… huge patio.
I would love to plan an event here as they have a big community room.
This was my first time here, but not my last.

Having some time to kill before our boys played hockey Carrie B. And I chose to swing by and give 2 Penguins a try. We both wanted to like this place so much, but our experience left us underwhelmed.
It was about 6:30 on Sunday evening and as we pulled up we questioned if they were even open. There were 3 other cars in the parking lot. We ordered 3 appetizers to sample between us. The cheesy spinach dip was for sure our favorite. The basket of chips was alright for $ 1, but I wouldn’t order another. The bar nachos genuinely made me sad. The cheese seemed like it was from a can, yes a can.
With us being the only people in there the atmosphere was odd. The music seemed loud, yet between the songs there was a long silence that really made you aware you were the only ones there.
The other perk, aside from cheesy spinach dip, the brews. They do have an extensive beer listing that I will give another chance on and evening where I’m seeking out new drafts.

Beer garden, with an amazing tap list, set up to sample or get pints of. We tried several obscure beers. We also had the½ fried chicken– really good! Server was lovely. The outdoor tables are really nice to enjoy a slow afternoon.
We found ourselves here, after the extremely disappointing Colorado Chile fest. I was going to review it, but I don’t have much nice to say. I really did not get why we had to buy tickets that we then had to use as currency. 2 Penguins redeemed our drive to Centennial.

This is a fun place to hang out with friends. It’s a cool and laid back atmosphere with plenty of tvs to catch a game. They also have a really good selection of craft beers. The patio is a good option for a dinner with a group of friends. I would come here again!

What an outstanding place to throw back some beers!!!
HEEEUUUGE props to this place. They serve nothing but Colorado craft beers. When I drink beer, I don’t want one or 2 large beers, I want to try a little bit of everything. And that’s what I did here. PS, bring a designated driver.
Colorado, in my humble opinion, is the best state in the union for craft beer brewing. Exhibit A: 2 penguins. A fantastic selection of unique beers and a wide assortment. Want something light and lagery? They got it. Want a stout so dark it blocks out the sun? They got it. Want an IPA so hoppy it tears the enamel of your teeth? They got it!
We had the basket of chips for $ 1, I am telling you, you cannot spend a better dollar. Freshly made and crisp. Our niece had the kids mac and cheese, and we nibbled a bit. My wife and brother had the onion ring and swore by it.
We hung out out back and played cornhole and the large Jenga well after we had finished drinking and eating and just had a great day with no one pressuring us to pay the bill and get out.
One of the most fun days we have had in a while.
Get yourself some!

Finally got around to checking out this place last night, and I’m a fan. It reminds me of a sports bar that has a nicer ambience.
The fare is typical casual food (burgers, pizza, wings, etc) but they also have a make your own salad option! For $ 5, you get to pick 3 items on your choice of greens and dressing. This comes with a little basket of seasoned bread triangles, too! So if you’re not starving. I’d definitely recommend the «medium» salad.
They have beer! Lots and lots of local beer, including a gluten free raspberry ale by Bonfire, and (my personal favorite), the Grist Berliner Weisse. You get to pick a fruit flavor to drop in, if you, like me, like fruity sours.
The staff is also super friendly! They’ll let you try a sample or two to help you decide what kind of beer to go with your meal. Throw in the cornhole station on the back patio, and you’ve got a winner in this place.

Well — i was sure I wrote a review of this place.
It was a good review. Filled with humor, jokes, and sultry innuendo
Alas, I didn’t write it. So you get this one.
This place is both near my home, has an awesome selection of Colorado beers. I can think of very few places in town that has this much dedication to Colorado craft. Around 35 beers (per my last drive by) of Colorado greatness.
We stopped by the first week.. .and we had pizza (for kids, and it was pretty good) and Fish N’ Chips (- really good, considering it was the first week)
Great beer selection; good food
Patio looks awesome (haven’t been back since it warmed up)
Service has been great to, noting a separate patio area for non-​smokers and a larger space. You can’t go wrong with this place.

I might be biased, because my favorite server/​FOH/​beer guru works here. But, the tap list here is so damn good. Over 30 beers on tap, and almost all of them are Colorado rock stars. It’s a great space, with really good service, and excellent happy hour pricing. On top of that, the appetizers are not too shabby. For those people who work or live down near Arapahoe, this place is super convenient.
There is a nice large patio which is already being well-​received. There is plenty of parking. The interior is shiny and new. What is not to love? I predict I will be coming here quite a bit in the future.