It’s kinda what you expect. There is no thrills with this place but I mean that in a good way. I’ve been here a few times now both times I had a good experience. The times I’ve been here I got the mixed frozen drink(it ends up tasting like an orange push-up which is delicious). To add or not add an extra shot is always the question!
Jia M.
Place rating: 3 Aurora, CO
Been a fairly regular Sunday customer for 2+ years. 4 stars for atmosphere, 3.5 for food, 3 for service. Don’t get Amanda as a server; major attitude problem. You might have guessed we demanded the world of her when we ask her to split checks judging by her reaction.
Chance H.
Place rating: 5 Denver, CO
Stop in for slushies! Order an extra shot in them :) however sometimes they Sneak up on ya! I enjoy only one but friends can have several. Very refreshing but can be dangerous. I love going to One up and then stopping in here for a orange dreamsicle(White Russian with tang)
Richard R.
Place rating: 4 Denver, CO
Do yourself a favor and try out The Big Lebowski frozen drink. It’s like heaven in a cool plastic cup. If you really want to go big, get an extra shot of booze in it and you’ll be good to go! Oh yeah, they have beer and other drinks too. While this place is smack dab in the center of douche-ville, it’s not as bad as some of the other bar options. It has a pretty laid back vibe which is much better than the«dress to impress, throw your money around» types of people you usually see. Swanky’s is a nice little hamlet for real people. This is a Wisconsin pride bar which can be pretty fun. I’m sure it gets rowdy during the games but mostly it’s just a cool hang out spot. Even though the last time I was there they were BLASTING country music, it wasn’t awful. Over all, this is a really nice place to sit back and have some drinky-drinks. They have shuffleboard, billiards, a jukebox, plenty of tables and booths, TVs, munchies, all kinds of drinks and lots of fun. All in all — it’s cool.
Gabriele Z.
Place rating: 2 Denver, CO
No longer MY Packers bar. I had a seat next to me for my friend & they wouldn’t let her in to see the game. There were 15 – 20 people waiting to come inside. Two open chairs at my table, yet people were still waiting to be allowed inside… No reason to sit there while she was outside for the game. We left. I’ve been coming here for years! Not a good idea Swank… Bad business IMO.
Kenny C.
Place rating: 5 Lakewood, CO
I’m new to Denver and just moved here from Wisconsin. I heard that Swankys is the place to be for Packer and Badger fans and it definitely is! We had so much fun and the sliders were awesome. Cheyenne was our server and she was phenomenal! She was so fun and friendly and helped us with our drink and food recommendations. I would absolutely recommend Swankys to anyone, regardless if they are a Wisconsinite or not.
Christina N.
Place rating: 4 Denver, CO
Had a great time St patty’s day parade. Mercedes our server was awesome. A little too much salt on the fries and tots.
Leanna C.
Place rating: 4 Denver, CO
This is solely based on drinking and night life here. I love the drinks here, any mix of the frozen drinks are always delicious and relatively strong. If you want a little extra something in your drink you can buy extra tubes of alcohol to have put in your drink. They always have good music playing and shuffleboard is a must. Don’t let its divey nature fool you, this is a great place to hang out for a couple of icee drinks.
Laura P.
Place rating: 5 Westminster, CO
I walked in with my Clay Matthews jersey and thought I died and went to heaven. I was home. I went to watch a Packers game and everyone was really friendly. I’m probably super bias as a Packers fan so let’s just move on to the food. As an appetizer, I HAD to order the cheese curds. Packers game and cheese curds, duh. They were so rich and delicious. I could have eaten a bathtub full of them. For my main course, I had The Giblet. If you have never had this burger, now is the time. They take a burger patty and put cheese curds in the meat. Yes, you read that right, INTHEMEAT. As if that’s not enough, the top is off with bacon, green chilies, cream cheese, and a fried egg. My personal trainer would have a fit if he found out that I crushed that whole thing but it was completely worth it. On the side, I had mac&cheese. Oozy gooey goodness. I would highly recommend this place to anyone even if you’re not a Packers fan. But I wouldn’t recommend coming with a Bears jersey on. Just sayin’.
Jason G.
Place rating: 4 Denver, CO
Go Pack Go!!! One of the very best Green Bay Packers Bars in the Country– I’ve only been to a few in the Western US and I have been to Lambeau! I’ve been to Swanky’s for two big Packers games and without hesitation, I recommend this great sports bar for all NFL and Packers fans. The crowd is lively and passionate! Cheering so loud you’d think you were at Lambeau Field. Service is friendly, accommodating, and I’ve always received great drinks and food. Even during the peak of the crowd drinks and food flows… Plenty of beer, ample spirits, and above average«bar» food. Check out the unreal portion of natchos! The sliders are unique and very satisfying during a day a drinking and football. The tator-tots are a def plus and the freshly made potato chips made me happy. Really this place is all about the game and during Packers games every screen and the entire bar is focused on Green Bay! People all seem cool and it’s easy to make friends. The DJ tunes out all commercials with great music and fun beats. Be prepared to cheer, drink, and have a very memorable time during all Packers games. If you want to sit, I would get there early or be prepared to stand. Swanky’s gets packed!
Shawn S.
Place rating: 4 Minneapolis, MN
We stumbled into this place on Packer game day and man it was super fun. If we ever moved to Denver — we’d hang here. The fans were completely into the game, but fun fans vs drunk fans, friendly and not obnoxious. They do serve really good food, and the servers are everywhere and speedy. The burgers, wings, everything tasty. Get there 30 minutes before kickoff to get a seat, an hour to get a good seat.
Jeff S.
Place rating: 3 Aurora, CO
Conveniently located next to Coors Field, I’ve been to Swanky’s many times in my life for pre-gaming and general libations. It’s A Wisconsin bar, and a good friend who hailed from there made us go often. New Orleans style food and slushie style drinks make them stand out from their neighbors. The staff is always friendly and they have a good size bar. I will stop in here almost every time I’m going to or coming from a ballgame. Cheers!
Aimee L.
Place rating: 4 Denver, CO
It gets crazy packed during Packer games! However that means nothing to me as I am a Broncos fan thru and thru! But I digress… The service can be a little spoty at times. We popped in here the other night before the Rockies game. We had the BEST service from the bartender Ryan! Super duper fantastic!!! The frozen drinks pack a whallop! But, damn, do they taste good!
Greg B.
Place rating: 4 Pompano Beach, FL
I am certainly biased in this review, as I am a native cheesehead who appreciates a Packers bar smack dab in the middle of a series of bar and grills across the street from Coors Field. A South Florida transplant, I recently visited some friends and family in Denver, and we made our way the Swanky’s as we bar-hopped the neighborhood. My fellow Wisconsin friends and I stopped in on a Thursday night, during the NFL Draft, to see who the Packers were going to draft in the first round. We weren’t the only ones as there were other patrons who were wearing Packers jerseys. Following Green Bay’s pick, one of the patrons at the bar bought a round of shots for all of us Packers fans. I had a Jack Daniels. Ha. I appreciated that. That’s the type of place this is. You can also get really inexpensive beer here. We’re talking PBR, Miller Lite, etc. I also ordered another Wisconsin favorite — fried cheese curds, which were very delicious. Also, a shout-out to out waitress, Savanna, who did a splendid job attending to our needs. Growing up on Milwaukee’s south-side, this is the type of bar I would frequent in my earlier years. I will certainly be back when I come back to visit my friends and family.
Christopher B.
Place rating: 3 Denver, CO
I found this place crammed compared to some of the other places in the area. I also know it’s a Wisconsin/GB bar so if you’re a fan of one of those you’ll be giving this place 5 stars. I thought it was okay but there is really nothing about it that makes me go here over any other place.
Roy H.
Place rating: 4 Denver, CO
So many awesome alcoholic slushies here! My personal fav is the white russian one. Yum! I have been to Swanky’s a few times. random weekend nights and also during the Big Ten Bar Crawl. It has always been a really fun time with good crowds. I am not sure if I could handle the Wisconsin sports gameday crowds though haha. The service is pretty good here. even when its fairly busy I have been able to get drinks(usually slushies!) pretty quickly. Its a bit of a smaller bar compared to many in the area but there is still a bunch of tables. I havent had the food here yet but looking at some of the other reviews I think I will need to come back here and try some!
Ann F.
Place rating: 5 Denver, CO
BEST Mac & Cheese in the area. BEST Cheese Curds in the area. Nuff said… (and for me to shut-up here: says A LOT! Well, damn, wait — to the Manager: please keep your business hours consistent & answer your phones within three rings!)
Daniela B.
Place rating: 3 Denver, CO
We went with some friends alumni of Mississippi State as they tend to gather there often. Although I have walked in front of this bar thousands of times, I didn’t know how big it was inside. The place is known for their frozen drink concoctions but I didn’t try them as I tend to prefer bee to sweet drinks. The crowd was surprisingly chilled for a Saturday night especially compared to the neighboring bars
Rick H.
Place rating: 3 Arvada, CO
Dive Bar status. Great service! I have only been here twice, once after a Rockies game and once before. We ordered the«Big Lebowski» frozen drinks with an extra shot. Brain freeze. They serve food, but we didn’t try it. Not sure, looking into the kitchen if I ever would. This is a Green Bay Packers bar, so if you are looking to find Packer Action, this is your spot. We’ll be back again and sample more wares.
Shea S.
Place rating: 4 Parker, CO
If you’re a Wisconsin sports fan, this is your teleport back to the motherland. Even for a Packers pre-season game, the place was hoping, playing«Go Pack Go» periodically through the night. This place would be great for any sports fan outside of Wisconsin sports. Lots of TVs, fun waitresses, and a decent beer selection. If you’ve never had deep fried cheese curds, or grew up on them and the urge is get’n to ya, you can get your fix here. Heck, you can just get your deep fried fix here period. Had the«Wisconsin Power Bar»: brat wrapped in bacon and beer batter fried on a stick. The heart may object, but the eyes and mouth overrule. Yes, it was as delicious as it sounds. They also have a burger made with bacon within the meat, which will be my next adventure sometime during the Packer season. Fun place with good bar eats and drinks. A slice of WI in downtown Denver.