The Abbey Tavern

Dougherty’s Restaurant & Pub is the best place to come for dinner and Denver’s best Guinness pour. Close to public transportation, you can leave the car at home whether you are coming for happy hour, dinner, brunch, a little Sunday Funday or Denver’s best Saint Patrick’s Day party! Join us for live traditional Irish folk music every Wednesday from 7pm-10pm.

Since opening its doors in 1992, Nallen’s Irish Pub is a beloved local gem in Denver, with deep roots in both the community and Irish culture. With over three decades of service, this family run business has become a surrogate home for people all over the world.

We have the best Comedy Open Mic on the block. Every Tuesday from 9 pm to Close. Come down and show us what you got. Drink Specials all night. Live Music Every weekend we showcase live music from the best of what Denver has to offer. Karaoke Still need more days to show your stuff? Every Wednesday and Sunday we have Karaoke from 9 pm to Close. Show off those great singing talents you have. Drinking Specials all night.

The Abbey Tavern opened its doors at 5151 East Colfax Avenue in November 2013. Owner Glen Eastwood had wanted to open his own place for years but just hadn’t found the right spot until the Jultak Florist space opened up on East Colfax Avenue. He knew exactly what to do with it. With over ten years of experience in Denver’s Irish pubs – managing both Fado and Casey’s – he saw what to embrace and what to steer clear of. “There’s no illuminated shamrocks, there’s no leprechauns on the walls,” he explains. “I wanted to get away from that. It’s more about the Irish hospitality, the Irish way of comfort.” The comfort extends to the food and drink, whether that’s a little Jameson, Guinness or some good, old-fashioned pub food. “We’ve got Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef Abbey rolls, Corned Beef Rueben, Guinness Beef Stew, Fish and Chips, as well as your standard American staples, Quesadillas, Chicken Wings, that kind of thing,” Eastwood says. “So hopefully, it’s a nice balance between the two.” Since Denver already has so many Irish pubs, Eastwood really wanted to focus on the “neighborly” aspect of things, and provide the area between Colorado and Monaco with a bring-your-family-and-friends local hangout. “I wanted to build a neighborhood pub. A pub that I would be proud of, proud to own, a place where I would feel comfortable drinking.” says Eastwood. “And ultimately, I hope I’ve achieved that.”