It's exactly what I expected it to be. Which was low based on other reviews. Ordered an Old Fashioned. Which I absolutely expect a dive bar to make a decent one. However, no bitters Ok. Martini with a twist? Dude says I'm in the wrong bar. Fair enough. But I'm not really a Jack & Coke guy. But he made me a decent Gin martini with a twist anyway. Was better than I expected, so that's cool. It was stiff though! I may be a bit snobby for this joint but that isn't their fault. At least I got to watch part of the Avs game whilst chugging my martini from a rocks glass
Stefanie C.
Oh boy. So THIS is the vibe of West Arvada. I came here with a friend one Saturday night to check out a weekly stand up comedy show. The show itself was a blast. Lots of lizard and gun jokes. Not enough lizards with guns jokes. Selection is very limited as far as food and drinks go at Howie's, but I love how many regulars there were. Definitely a local neighborhood staple. Maybe I should come more often? Apparently I need to try the wings!
Michael Dill
Great local dive bar, Heather is awesome. I recommend the ceviche or the king crab legs.Parking: No Raiders fans allowed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert B
It is the RL - locals place and fun.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Hilyard
Food, service and atmosphere all suck major balls. Place should be condemned and turned into a wine bar.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rayne Patterson
Karaoke was what I went for and I will be a return customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mo C.
This is a neighborhood bar where you can get a bucket of beer, play some pool, eat pizza & wings and just gather with friends. This is one of my favorite Free Comedy venues in Arvada. Every Saturday night there is either professional stand up comedy, an open mic or both! Howie's is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It's not visible from the street, but is across from Rockabilly's, around the corner from the liquor store.
Christina Wentz
Didn't know this was here! Stopped in for a drink, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Jerry Cannon
Howies is exactly what you want from a bar and lounge in a strip mall. Local, Affordable, and down-to-earth. The comedy shows here are a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dale Z.
So, I had been going to nearby Rockabillies (for live music and trivia) for quite some time, but had never noticed this little gem hiding just around the corner in the parking lot. No offense intended, but Howie's almost makes Rockabillies, look fancy :-) The drinks here are very reasonably priced. I appreciate that they always have a big, cold, frosted mug for my draft beer consumption. I also think it's cool that somebody built a claw game machine full of empty white claw cans where you can win a full white claw :-) (very meta) It has all the TVs you would expect at a small sports oriented establishment. I always run into locals and regulars sitting at the bar when I come here. They come for the companionship, the cheap drinks, and local denver sports teams. However, sometimes on a Saturday night, they may be in for a pleasant, or unpleasant, surprise ... The main draw for me here has to be the Saturday night comedy. They have an open mic night at Howie's most Saturday nights. I am fairly addicted to this particular open mic. I've seen people here who have barely ever done comedy. Some of them are amazing, and some of them really need the practice. I've seen up and comers. I've seen diamonds in the rough. I've seen comedy veterans trying out new material. I've seen visiting comedians, who just popped in to do some time. Dylan Kantor (Cloudy Eyed Comedy) puts on a great show. Aside from this, they do on occasion have planned shows, where they bring in a curated panel of Joke-slingers. I think the last one I went to for West Arvada Comedy night had Jacob Rupp as headliner. It was a great (and free) show. Yep, you can catch comedy at other places, but West Arvada is very convenient for some people, the parking is ample and free, and there's no cover charge. All the funny AND affordable booze??? Count me in.
I did not eat anything but my Mocktail was lovelyParking: I parked right at the door. In any area around Denver, that's a treat.Kid-friendliness: Adults only
It's exactly what I expected it to be. Which was low based on other reviews. Ordered an Old Fashioned. Which I absolutely expect a dive bar to make a decent one. However, no bitters Ok. Martini with a twist? Dude says I'm in the wrong bar. Fair enough. But I'm not really a Jack & Coke guy. But he made me a decent Gin martini with a twist anyway. Was better than I expected, so that's cool. It was stiff though! I may be a bit snobby for this joint but that isn't their fault. At least I got to watch part of the Avs game whilst chugging my martini from a rocks glass
Oh boy. So THIS is the vibe of West Arvada. I came here with a friend one Saturday night to check out a weekly stand up comedy show. The show itself was a blast. Lots of lizard and gun jokes. Not enough lizards with guns jokes. Selection is very limited as far as food and drinks go at Howie's, but I love how many regulars there were. Definitely a local neighborhood staple. Maybe I should come more often? Apparently I need to try the wings!
Great local dive bar, Heather is awesome. I recommend the ceviche or the king crab legs.Parking: No Raiders fans allowed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is the RL - locals place and fun.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, service and atmosphere all suck major balls. Place should be condemned and turned into a wine bar.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Karaoke was what I went for and I will be a return customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is a neighborhood bar where you can get a bucket of beer, play some pool, eat pizza & wings and just gather with friends. This is one of my favorite Free Comedy venues in Arvada. Every Saturday night there is either professional stand up comedy, an open mic or both! Howie's is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It's not visible from the street, but is across from Rockabilly's, around the corner from the liquor store.
Didn't know this was here! Stopped in for a drink, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Howies is exactly what you want from a bar and lounge in a strip mall. Local, Affordable, and down-to-earth. The comedy shows here are a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
So, I had been going to nearby Rockabillies (for live music and trivia) for quite some time, but had never noticed this little gem hiding just around the corner in the parking lot. No offense intended, but Howie's almost makes Rockabillies, look fancy :-) The drinks here are very reasonably priced. I appreciate that they always have a big, cold, frosted mug for my draft beer consumption. I also think it's cool that somebody built a claw game machine full of empty white claw cans where you can win a full white claw :-) (very meta) It has all the TVs you would expect at a small sports oriented establishment. I always run into locals and regulars sitting at the bar when I come here. They come for the companionship, the cheap drinks, and local denver sports teams. However, sometimes on a Saturday night, they may be in for a pleasant, or unpleasant, surprise ... The main draw for me here has to be the Saturday night comedy. They have an open mic night at Howie's most Saturday nights. I am fairly addicted to this particular open mic. I've seen people here who have barely ever done comedy. Some of them are amazing, and some of them really need the practice. I've seen up and comers. I've seen diamonds in the rough. I've seen comedy veterans trying out new material. I've seen visiting comedians, who just popped in to do some time. Dylan Kantor (Cloudy Eyed Comedy) puts on a great show. Aside from this, they do on occasion have planned shows, where they bring in a curated panel of Joke-slingers. I think the last one I went to for West Arvada Comedy night had Jacob Rupp as headliner. It was a great (and free) show. Yep, you can catch comedy at other places, but West Arvada is very convenient for some people, the parking is ample and free, and there's no cover charge. All the funny AND affordable booze??? Count me in.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good place for a beer. The comedy is nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Friendly local joint. No complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I did not eat anything but my Mocktail was lovelyParking: I parked right at the door. In any area around Denver, that's a treat.Kid-friendliness: Adults only
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Favorite dive bar in the Denver area! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5