At KKR, we have spent the last quarter scouting potential satellite locations in the greater Kensington area, particularly in light of growing corporate development just west of here. Unfortunately, after conducting site visits and speaking directly with a local associate, our concerns were confirmed.
Establishments like this one — and others adjacent — are not only unwelcoming, they are actively cultivating a predatory, dangerous, and deeply embarrassing environment. What should be a transitional neighborhood is instead plagued by a culture of loitering, sexual harassment, unchecked aggression, and a disturbing normalization of public misconduct. Locals don’t feel safe unless they move in pairs — and that says everything.
We were prepared to invest — significantly. In fact, this area just lost out on over $1 billion in long-term economic growth and development due to this exact atmosphere of negligence. Instead of progress, we saw enabling, blind tolerance, and bottom-of-the-barrel management.
You are the problem. This could have been your city’s turn. But your silence and tolerance — especially from businesses like this one — make corporate disgust not just understandable, but inevitable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Casey Kelso
After yesterday they know how to make a grasshopper if anybody drinks them, and it's all because of Phil.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alaina Paciulli
Best bar in the neighborhood, great bartenders!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Monthira Kydes
“Who doesn’t enjoy a cold beer especially when it won’t break the bank?”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel
Great chill spot with chill bartenders and other patrons. Single cash payment pool table is amazing. Two fun old school game machines. Always cool and never hot inside during these summer days. Today is almost 90 degrees and it's nice inside of Denny's! One large big screen TV's on the opposite side of the bar and two medium sized TV's facing the bar which are all great and perfectly placed. Cool dart board game available as well. Atm machine that always comes in clutch for me as this is a cash only bar which is my preferred method of payment anyways at bars. In addition to the great atmosphere they sell delicious pretzels, pizz, a great selection of beer with the Lagunitas IPA in a chilled glass from a perfectly temperatured tap as my go to and a great liquor selection. Bringing outside food is very welcomed as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Jones
Great old school bar. Iykyk
Atmosphere: 4
Max Chu
overwhelmingly hospitable location, the opposite of a board meeting. a bar full of gamers, too, playing pool and darts and the cabinet machines. overheard a pool player say to another that she had been playing pool against him since she was a new drinker. cool place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Crespo
People are awesome! Bartenders are the best. Pool table is a plus. Tons of food selection around to bring in. ? are welcome! Major plus! Reasonable price!
At KKR, we have spent the last quarter scouting potential satellite locations in the greater Kensington area, particularly in light of growing corporate development just west of here. Unfortunately, after conducting site visits and speaking directly with a local associate, our concerns were confirmed.
Establishments like this one — and others adjacent — are not only unwelcoming, they are actively cultivating a predatory, dangerous, and deeply embarrassing environment. What should be a transitional neighborhood is instead plagued by a culture of loitering, sexual harassment, unchecked aggression, and a disturbing normalization of public misconduct. Locals don’t feel safe unless they move in pairs — and that says everything.
We were prepared to invest — significantly. In fact, this area just lost out on over $1 billion in long-term economic growth and development due to this exact atmosphere of negligence. Instead of progress, we saw enabling, blind tolerance, and bottom-of-the-barrel management.
You are the problem.
This could have been your city’s turn. But your silence and tolerance — especially from businesses like this one — make corporate disgust not just understandable, but inevitable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
After yesterday they know how to make a grasshopper if anybody drinks them, and it's all because of Phil.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bar in the neighborhood, great bartenders!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
“Who doesn’t enjoy a cold beer
especially when it won’t break the bank?”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great chill spot with chill bartenders and other patrons. Single cash payment pool table is amazing. Two fun old school game machines. Always cool and never hot inside during these summer days. Today is almost 90 degrees and it's nice inside of Denny's! One large big screen TV's on the opposite side of the bar and two medium sized TV's facing the bar which are all great and perfectly placed. Cool dart board game available as well. Atm machine that always comes in clutch for me as this is a cash only bar which is my preferred method of payment anyways at bars. In addition to the great atmosphere they sell delicious pretzels, pizz, a great selection of beer with the Lagunitas IPA in a chilled glass from a perfectly temperatured tap as my go to and a great liquor selection. Bringing outside food is very welcomed as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great old school bar. Iykyk
Atmosphere: 4
overwhelmingly hospitable location, the opposite of a board meeting. a bar full of gamers, too, playing pool and darts and the cabinet machines. overheard a pool player say to another that she had been playing pool against him since she was a new drinker. cool place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
People are awesome! Bartenders are the best. Pool table is a plus. Tons of food selection around to bring in. ? are welcome! Major plus! Reasonable price!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome local bar. Welcoming staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good spot
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
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The best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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