If you've got burgers on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Denver eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for some burgers.
Tap & Burger
4910 S. Newport St., Southmoor Park
Tap & Burger is a burger joint and beer bar that also offers sandwiches, salads, cocktails and more. It's in the Denver Tech Center's Belleview Station development and has additional outposts in LoHi and in the Sloan's Lake area.
The menu offers burgers like the Tap Burger (house sauce, root beer pulled pork, onion rings, American cheese and aged white cheddar), the Chimichurri (iceberg lettuce, aged white cheddar, tomato and chimichurri) and the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger (belly bacon, caramelized onion, barbecue sauce, leaf lettuce, tomato and aged white cheddar). Pair your burger with some signature duck fat fries and a boozy milkshake. (See the full menu here.)
Tap & Burger's current Yelp rating of four stars out of 41 reviews indicates positive feedback from diners.
Maddie W., who reviewed it on Sept. 20, said, "This place has plenty of beers, quality burgers and the best pulled pork I've had here yet. It's a great location, relaxed atmosphere and perfect for happy hour after work on Friday."
Dicky J. added, "The best burgers I've ever had! Boozy milkshakes are a must! So happy this is in the neighborhood."
Hungry? Drop by and welcome it to the area: it's open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–midnight on Friday, 10 a.m.–midnight on Saturday, and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Sunday.
The Hound Sports Pub + Burger
3575 S. Yosemite St.
The Hound Sports Pub + Burger recently opened with burgers, craft beers and pub fare.
If you're there for a burger, you'll see options like the Royale (with provolone, bacon and pub sauce), the Hound (with corned beef, Thousand Island and Swiss on marble rye) and the Big Bang (with a grilled banger, grilled onions and provolone covered in house gravy). It also serves wings, fish and chips, sandwiches and more. (See the full menu here.)
With a four-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp, The Hound Sports Pub + Burger is off to a good start.
Yelper Katharine L., who reviewed it on Oct. 1, said, "This has a really cool British pub feel with a ton of good beers on tap. It's hard to find this type of good food, beer and atmosphere in this neighborhood, so my family was stoked when it opened."
Nick D. noted, "The menu has something for everyone. I had, hands down, the best burger I've had in Colorado."
The Hound Sports Pub + Burger is open from 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.–2 a.m. on weekends.
303 Burgers
10101 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 108, Hampden
The former T&R Burgers has reopened under new ownership and is now 303 Burgers.
The burgers are made with fresh, never-frozen beef and locally sourced ingredients. On the menu, look for specials like the Denver Double (with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, yellow mustard and mayo), the Lil' Tammy (with jalapeños, jalapeño jam, ghost pepper cheese, house seasoning and andouille sausage) and the Lil' Rob (two onion rings, barbecue sauce, bacon and cheddar).
Pair your burger with some fried mushrooms or jalapeño balls. (See the full menu here.)
The burger joint's current rating of four stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp indicates it's been well received by local diners.
Trisha L., who reviewed it on Oct. 4, wrote, "Love, love, love 303! The burgers are delicious, the buns are my favorite in town and the fries hit a home run every time! The staff is always super nice and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure your dine-in experience is top notch!"
And Yelper M K. said, "Delicious burgers cooked perfectly. Love the choice between getting just the burger with as many toppings as you want, or the combo meal when I just want a basic burger and fries."
303 Burgers is open from 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. on Monday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.
