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Categories: Gastropubs, American (New), Irish [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Southeast, Cherry CreekMon-Fri. 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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My mom is in town for the week, visiting from the Bay Area, so I knew I needed to treat her to at least one really good, fancy meal. Oh, what's this? A Groupon, $10 for $25 worth at Argyll? Why yes, this Scottish boy will take that.
We visited on a Tuesday night, a bit early due to plans later, on a day when it was threatening to rain/snow. Argyll's warmth and comfort, both physically and in atmosphere and decor, was indeed welcoming. Our waitress greeted us with cheer, was excited to see the Groupon, and was extremely knowledgeable about all parts of the menu, from the drinks to the starters to the entree.
The crisps with the vinegar reduction were absolutely delicious - crispy, with a nice sweet taste balanced out by the potato and herb flavors. For the entree, we ordered the Colorado lamb ribs (perfectly cooked, falling-off-the-bone tender, and a good crunch in the candied walnuts) and the Scottish salmon (amazing, fresh flavor, perfectly tender). For dessert, we split the chocolate cake - it was surprisingly and pleasantly light, perfect for an after-dinner treat when something thick and rich would have simply been a brick.
We had a wonderful time at Argyll, and would definitely return if we were in the mood for delicious, upscale food with a scottish twist.
I finally ate at Argyll after reading lots of positive reviews. I love the space Argyll is at, especially since Argyll changed it from how it was with previous tenant. A friend and I started with the Ploughman's Plate, basically an antipasto platter. The duck prosciutto was awesome, as was the venison sausage For my main entree, I ordered the Mac 'n Cheese. The shallots really made the dish. It was also very creamy. The entree was really large, but it just meant I had great leftovers for lunch the next day.
I will be returning and checking out brunch.
I've been to Argyll Gastro Pub a couple of times now, and every time has been great.
We've had the Scottish Egg as an appetizer (Great), it is one egg so it's not a big portion, but it's perfect for two people. The Fish & Chips are the best I've ever had at a restaurant. I've also liked the Argyll Burger (although I'm not a big fan of any kind of red meat). The Choucroute Garnie was awesome (I happen to love Bigos, and this is the Alsatian version of that dish), the meats were tender and the sauerkraut mild enough to let you taste the rest of the dish...
I look forward to my next meal at Argyll, I think I'll have the duck.
Just one note; the place is a bit hard to spot. It is in the lower levels of a building under a Super Cuts. Don't be deceived by the upper levels of the building; inside, Argyll is very pleasantly decorated.
This is an update for the review of Argyll's macaroni and cheese dish.
Since Argyll won the Gabby Gourmet mac and cheese tasting this summer I decided to go back and try their offering again. This time I ordered the entree version as opposed to the appetizer version I ate the first time - I noticed the description and price had changed slightly.
Argyll Prawn MacCheese Mini-Rigatoni w/ 5 Cheese Sauce, Braised Shallots, Oyster Mushrooms, Bacon, Peas, Parmesan Breadcrumbs & Prawns - $17.
It tasted better than I recall and the prawns work really well with this dish - not overcooked and they do not overtake the main show here which is a nice cheese taste and consistency. I did notice an extra "kick" in this version that played well with the mushrooms, bacon and peas. It is a large and healthy serving of mac and if you eat the entire plate as I did, don't plan on eating for the rest of the day because it is very filling.
I also should mention here that the owner of Argyll, Robert T., has been great in not only responding to my first review but also making some improvements to their mac n cheese offering. I actually did stop by the Mac n Cheese cook-off at Steve's Snappin Dogs but it was a crowded madhouse with lots of little kids running around with hot dogs in hand...still congratulations on the win as this dish is worthy of the accolades.
I highly recommend this macaroni and cheese dish and it is now officially in my Top 5 list for m&c offerings in Denver.
This is a review of Argyll's macaroni and cheese dish.
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I love the concept here and know that it will soon become a favorite for me. On my first visit I was pleased with the interior changes that were lighter and brighter but still warm and inviting.
I enjoyed the Argyle burger, though I think I'll stick with pure beef over the lamb and beef mixture the signature burger offers. I was not in love with the texture of the combination. The burger was cooked perfectly though and juicy.
On a brunch visit I enjoyed sitting on the patio, but we did have quite a wait for the food. Close to an hour and it arrived a little lukewarm but we were taken care of and definitely enjoyed the delicious mac n cheese and my eggs Benedict were delicious.
Bloody Mary was excellent and the house chips are as good as everyone says! I will be going back for the new Fall menu for sure and love the atmosphere and options.
A-Ok for sure!
Another update... was here for brunch on Saturday.
They've added ADULT MILKSHAKES to their menu. Yes, this means ALCOHOL in your milkshake. We tried the Jacked Up Presely. Jack, malt, and peanut butter rolled bananas = wooohooo!
Just took another jaunt to Argyll. Still fantastic. Still Drew's favorite restaurant in town.
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I love brunch and I'm a sucker for bottomless mimosas. There, I've said it.
I went here on a Sunday with a big group of people, most of whom are hardcore Yelpers. We got the VIP treatment including 2 types of mimosas--orange and mango. Our server, Abe, was extremely nice, informative and the service was outstanding. We got a great table on the patio, so technically I have never been inside this place!
I had the eggs benedict which were delicious, and though I had never heard of a boxtie before (its basically a potato pancake) they were AWESOME. I'd order a whole plate of boxties if I could. The french toast seemed to be a popular choice and looked amazing. We also had a couple dishes of macaroni and cheese that we passed around the table to try....WOW. Several types of cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs on top and shrimp inside!!
Overall this is a great brunch spot. The only thing I could have done without was our delightful server carrying on a conversation about none other than TRIPE while I was eating my brunch.... :-/
I loooove Argyll. I didnt know anything about a gastropub when I heard about it, but I checked out the menu online first, like I always do. It looked interesting and good and...different. Ive never been to Scotland and definitely never had Scottish dishes. My first impression was very positive. I should mention that I normally dislike the dark, dank, dirty, and violent atmosphere of your average pub. But Argyll is sooo not like that. I really cant put my finger on it, but I love the atmosphere. First, there is no loud drunken packs of girls or stupid guys, mostly couples and singles behaving tastefully.
My first visit, was brunch. My date and I had the scottish egg, oysters (my first time!), he had french toast, and I had the fish and chips. The dishes were both soooooooo good. Omg, the fries are the best. The fish was served with the yummiest house tartar and gastrique (also a first for me). The scottish egg was yummy, and our VERY informed server gave us a rundown on how they eat them in the UK (picnic and such). My second visit, I had wine and appetizers: fried sardines, french fries, and pinot noir. I know, I know...but it was sooo good. Ive also had the benedict several times and the charcroute garnie. Soooo good. Im slowly but surely making my way through the entire menu. Sometimes, I stop in for one drink if Im in the neighborhood. This place is in a league of its own, I cant think of anywhere that compares with the atmosphere and selection. And I eat out ALOT.
This place is totally cool - both in decor and vibe. It's hip and modern yet very traditional and comfortable at the same time. It's also suitable for all ages. My 62 year old father, while visiting, actually picked this place out. My parents LOVED it and so did my husband and I.
Inside, it's warm and inviting. Fun music. Great service. They pour a very generous glass of wine. :)
The food is also really great. The lamb ribs are PHENOMENAL! Overall, their fall menu is yum.
For any occasion and with any group of people, this place is a winner.
So I've been in here 3 times now in 3 weeks for various reasons. The food and service have been incredible every time. I had the Argyll Burger with bacon and ate an entire Scotch egg all by myself. It was wonderful.
I think that the first reason we decided to go back were the great patio and the crisps with balsamic gastrique. It was embarrassing how many of the crisps we ate but they are addictive.
Since I'm turning into a regular I think this place deserves 5 stars.
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I went back to Argyll last night with Dan W. and Demetrius A. for some drinks and dinner and I had a blast.
Sitting on the patio at Argyll and enjoying a nice scotch, chatting it up with awesome people and enjoy the crisps can't be beat. The staff was freaking awesome and the ambience is rad.
The food here is what I WANTED english food to taste like when I went to the UK last year. It's magical and delicious. I had a corned beef sandwich that was to die for.
Anyway, do yourself a favor and go here for dinner and gorge yourself on the gastrique crisps. You won't regret it. I know Dan W. sure didn't.
Alright, Nick beat me to it, but I am still writing about this place again! In the first addition of my review of this spot, I told you about the crisps. Well, in the 2nd Edition, I am going to tell you about the crisps again. Between the 3 of us (Nick N, Dan W., and myself) I am most certain we had 10 baskets of crisps... They are not good, they are GREAT!
I then decided to embark up on the salmon burger. People, let me tell you something... That is the best damn salmon burger I have ever had.... I can tell you what to expect besides, be prepared to enjoy a nice piece of well seasoned salmon on a bun.. GREAT!!!
The selection of scotch is nice and I enjoyed that. Thanks to Dan W. and Nick N. for joining me!!!
I don't like Cherry Creek. I don't like driving there, parking there, or to be honest shopping there. I am going to now have to go to Cherry Creek.
Their mac & cheese is wonderful! The other apps that they served at the Yelp event were also super tasty, but dayum. That mac and cheese is going to pull me back. It's not a far bike ride so I might forgo trying to drive, avoid the pedestrians and the p.i.t.a. parking. Besides, I'll need to burn some calories.
I was very impressed with this place. I saw a sign while walking by that they had the best macaroni and cheese in Denver so as a mac & cheese lover I had to try. They were pretty accurate. It was great. I also had the fried chicken there and the fish and cihps. All of them were really good meals. Especially the fried chicken. Great comfort food. The staff is very knowledgeable about the food and very very helpful. There is nice outside seating for the cool evenings in Denver.
Tried the scotch egg last night... tasted great but wish it was served warm. Had the fish and chips.... Fish was excellent but chips were a little soggy. Didn't really like the malt vinegar gastrique. I'd rather simply have a bottle of malt vinegar. The choucroute garnie (pork sausage and kraut) was huge and tasted great. The perfect apres ski meal! The two mustards perfectly compliment the fatty meats. This is the dish to get if you're a carnivore. I wasn't impressed with the award winning prawn mac and cheese. It had a clumpy texture and didn't have a whole lot of prawns.
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As my boyfriend and I wandered through the art vendors of the Cherry Creek Art Festival this last weekend.
We went in for a quick pint and shot of whiskey to push on through vendors and soggy Ireland reminiscent weather.
We could have put a down payment on a cottage in Brigadoon for the price we paid for a couple pints and shots of whiskey. I was too broke to order any food!!!
Times are tough! And Mama needs some new shoes to get drunk and fall in!!
*****I know the beers are a tad bigger and the shots too. I'm just simple girl with simple needs and the Argyll isn't the place for me, I guess.
Was hoping that the interesting food would be a good as it sounded. I had the Rabbit Lasagna and my friend had the Mac N Cheese with Langostens, both were....fantastic to say the least! The service was warm, courteous, and friendly and the food all came fast and at the appropriate time.
Alright as for the alcohol, I didn't find it watered down, but it is expensive. That being said, it is no more expensive than any other good alcohol in Cherry Creek, if you are looking for Dive Bar prices this is not the place for you.
The price was reasonable all around, two glasses of wine, one app, two entrees, two desserts, and a side of bread came to $73 before tip, for two people that is amazing in the area!
My husband and I tried Argyll on a hot evening in July. We sat on the patio, which was very nice; there was live music from the restaurant next door. The mojitos were awesome and very strong. The handmade crisps they serve along with your meal are great. My husband had oysters and said they were "ok".
My complaint, which is not entirely fair since it's a seasonal thing, is that everything on the menu is very heavy or fried. We had planned to eat dinner, but ended up moving on because we were just too hot to enjoy hot, heavy food. I might go back and try it again in the winter.
EDIT: Actually, am changing my review since, as Robert pointed out, there are lighter options . . . I obviously just missed them.
Been in several times to try the menu - okay, I lied - I don't try the menu I'm stuck on the Fish and Chips. Best I've had in town - totally not greasy made with fresh Haddock - the traditional way. Only ones that come close are the smoked Salmon jobs at the Walnut Brewery in Boulder but that's another story (and style).
Wife tried the new chicken entree - evidently they marinate the chicken overnight in brine and spices then fry it up in a batter. Very tasty - chicken was moist with a crunchy -crisp outside.
I was an occasional guest at the Pig which previously graced the location. Vast improvement, opened up the interior - light - but still has that cozy pub feel about it. And the patio ... does it get any better when the weather cooperates? One of my favorite - lazy Sunday -afternoon brunch spots.
My other addiction is the Scotch egg - yeah sure, its heart healthy - but I love them anyway. Couldn't believe that they took them off the menu for awhile but I'm happy to say they've returned - and so will I.
Thank you for letting crazy white wearing yelpers descend on your restaurant and patio.
Friendly bartenders and waiters passed around snacks that hit the spot. Especially loved the mac & cheese. Damn me for sharing with a friend. I could've eaten the bowl myself.
Looking forward to stopping by next time I'm hanging out in the CCN area.
I went back to Argyll Last night with my Beau for our anniversary dinner! We have been talking about the scotch egg since we saw it on the menu at the Elite Event... this was app 1... I wish we would have ordered 3 or 4... or just eaten those for dinner. The Aioli was mmmm mmmm mmmm! Perfect dip for those amazing chips too! We also ordered Oysters on The Half Shell mmmmm.
Now for dinner we both kinda already knew what we wanted... but with other tempting choices we steered away for a minute but went back to the original game plan.
Curried Colorado Lamb Shank- This was great!! Not a "hot" as I would have preferred but I never ever know how the chef imagines his dish so therefore did not make any comments about the dish to the owner or our server. The flavors were great and the lamb fell off the bone... and I ate the whole dang thing... :) I also love the taste of Parsnips!! I did not taste or see any Veal Jus... but I would assume it was prepared in it... not sure though. This is Definitely a great great dish!
Steak Frite- now this stole my heart. I love the flavors of Tarragon!!!! This dish can compete with Bistro One's dish any day... and I think it may win this battle of the Flat Iron... Nicely prepared and there is nothing better than a side of Frites to complete a steak!
My beer was fine and my Tawny... well I did not like it but I like top try new things :) I did not finish it But we DID finish the Tart. Homemade Pastry crust... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Owner stopped over and commented on how so many of us Yelpers have made a second trip after the White Party... warm Fuzzies... :) Go US!
And in closing I would like to say that everything was YUMMY YUMMY YUMMERTASTIC, YUMMERLISTIC, YUMMY IN MY TUMMY.
I cannot say enough about this place, Robert is absolutely awesome and is so accommodating. The food is delicious and the service impeccable. I wasn't a fan of their french toast but I think that's because I am not a fan of french toast in general. The waiter was so good at the descriptions, I changed my mind for a brief moment. The sides however, were wonderful. I had no idea what a boxtie was until this place and now I am in love. We ordered sides of the mac and cheese to pass around and it was a piece of heaven in every bite. I couldn't say enough about the scones and the Meyer lemon spread and the Scotch egg. The best part ever is that now they have bottomless mimosas during brunch! Please talk to Robert, he is so friendly it will blow you away. The service at Argyll is the reason I give the 5th star.
I work in Cherry Creek so was very much looking forward to trying Argyll and having a new place in the neighborhood. Sad to say, I was not impressed...at all.
I went with two girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon and we were promptly seated outside on the patio. We ordered drinks from their happy hour menu and then waited for a good 5 minutes for a glass of house wine and a mojito. Now, I can understand 5 minutes on a busy Saturday night, however a busy Saturday night this was not. Additionally, I don't know what took so long since my mojito was not a mashed up concoction of mint, sugar, and lime, but a crystal clear drink with two intact mint leaves sitting on the bottom of the glass. There was a sugar taste in there however, I think it was in liquid form. Not impressed.
We ordered appetizers off of the happy hour menu even though it said we had to be inside at the bar - accommodating to their guests...much appreciated. Sadly, the food left much to be desired. The artichoke was tough and had no meat on it whatsoever. Additionally, it dripped water or some sort of liquid down my arm every time I bit into a new piece which was weird, gross, and kind of annoying. Not sure what the sauce that it was served with was, but that wasn't that amazing either. The crisps (chips) were nicely seasoned with a sea salt and vinegar flavor and served in a cone with butcher paper. Awesome, that keeps them crisp, right? Wrong. They were all soggy save the first few on the top of the pile.
The service was fair, nothing to knock my socks off but not horrible, just...meh.
The patio and the happy hour drink prices for a beer or a glass of house wine are the only redeeming qualities at Argyll. Considering they have about 8 tables on the patio and have cheap happy hour prices in Cherry Creek, I don't see them lasting that long.
I celebrated my birthday here earlier this week and I had a great time. The food was excellent and I liked the healthy beer selection. The appetizers, mussels and "Scottish Egg" I think it was called tasted great. The waiter was attentive yet easy going which I liked. And the pub chips were awesome, especially with that vinegar sauce you can pour on them if you want. I ordered the steak frite and it was cooked just right. We had a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed themselves. I definitely plan on going back again. I tried my wife's Mojito and it was perfect with the mint leaves smashed up in it just right. This place ranks up there with Cuba Cuba for me which is saying a lot because I love that place.
I like this place, I would have given it 3.5 stars if feasible, but it's not. So, four it gets, as it's closer to a 4 than a 3 despite being overpriced...but I guess that's Cherry Creek for ya.
I was admittedly hesitant to try this place, as I was wondering if it was going to be overgrown Frat Boy hangout due to its genre and locale, but my friend told me that it won a macaroni and cheese award, so a visit was in order. We went there on a Saturday night, and waited 15 minutes or so for a table outside on the patio...it was a perfect night, and their patio being below street-level created a nice ambiance. We sat at the bar, and a nice looking bartender made us delicious drinks, and our table was soon available.
We sat down, chatting, and relaxing and enjoying our drinks, and a waitress comes over and greets us...she never comes back. I finally ask a passing waiter if he can snag our waitress. He too disappears for a bit, but returns and says that he will be our server now, as the other chick completely forgot about us. Ok, fine...not a problem (she eventually swings by our table to apologize, nice touch). We order, we eat, we relax and we drink. We're not rushed, the food is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, our replacement waiter is cute. All is well.
A few dings...
1) don't forget about your tables
2) We ordered appetizer salads which were $7 each, and waaaay overpriced. They were very small, even for an add-on dinner salad. Too small to warrant that price-tag. However, they were very good.
3) I'm a veg so I asked for their mac and cheese to be made veg (on the menu it had prawns and bacon). I assumed (wrongly) that they would have knocked a few bucks off the price for me, since it was a pricey $17 for mac n cheese (with prawns and bacon, ok...maybe), without those items...really no reason or excuse to be that pricey...that's just gouging. It's still just mac and cheese.
4) No bread...at these prices for a "gastro-pub"...throw a basket of bread on the table.
5) The bar was out of Pimm's, yet that liquor is in one of their signature drinks. I'm not being an a**hole, and picking some obscure liquor that any bar could be out of...or not stock.
Now that that's out of the way...
1) Aforementioned Mac and Cheese was delish!
2) Berry/Basil Sangria...delicious
3) My friend raved about her Dirty Filthy Martinis
Go here, it's not cheap, but it's a nice night.
This place rocked tonight. I can still think of one place that has better mac and cheese but the food was great. The service we had was awesome, hence the 5 stars. I hope to definitely return during cocktail hour!
We went for Brunch yesterday... It was wonderful. I had the french toast. Thankfully they didn't just prepare your run of the mill french toast, the bread was chewy, not overly battered and two HUGE pieces. For me, one would have been enough. Fresh berries and fresh cream lightly studded with basil (which absolutely worked by the way) topped the presentation. Three boxty and chicken sausage also accompanied the plate. It was a lot of food... too much and sadly half my order went to waste. My dining partner has the Yorkshire Benedict, which looked terrific. The slices of ham were thick and juicy looking. The eggs looked to be poached perfectly, when cracking into it the yolks were bright yellow and runny. Perfection.
We sat on the patio which was lovely. Pillows studded the stairs, which I would imagine come at a premium on busier weekend nights.
On the weekends (at least for now) they have bottomless Mango Bellinis (of which we did not imbibe...but they looked delicious).
The service for our table was unobtrusive and absolutely hands off when necessary.
I look forward to returning for dinner and proper drinks soon.
I am impressed with the Argyll GastroPub. It's going for the British Public House format, and doing it quite well. I recently enjoyed the Ploughman's plate appetizer - a beautiful plate with salami, ham, english cheeses, greens and veggies, bread, olives, spicy mustard, pickled onions and this amazing tomato chutney....delicious and satisfying, with really strong flavors. I want it again! Other items on the menu looked great too, so I will definitely be back. The service was great - I admit it was a slow Monday, but the staff was very friendly and welcoming. They have a great bar with a large selection of beers and whisky.
Modern Celtic isn't a cuisine I have been feeling particularly in need of trying. If that describes you, just forget that that is how they bill themselves and go anyway. The atmosphere is terrific, the service is great, and the food is delicious. In particular, don't miss the potato chips with malt vinegar gastrique.
Myself and a friend went to Argyll for the first time last night. Loved the chips with the vinegar. Was hesitant to try the Scotch egg but we did and loved it. We split the Argyll salad and Argyll Prawn Mac and Cheese. Both were excellent. Our dining experience was made even better by our most helpful server Scott. He explained everything to us in detail and made great recommendations.
Argyll is a great new pub in Cherry Creek! It is a casual environment with very high quality food. The prices are very reasonable and there is something to suit every budget and every palette! They also have a great wine, beer, and scotch selection. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and happy to be there. Come by for lunch or dinner or just to grab a beer!
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