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Forest Room 5 is located in Colorado. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Highland & Northwest Denver neighborhood. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups.
Candles flicker on patio tables and glimmer in every indoor alcove. Photographs and paintings hang from exposed-brick walls. People of every fashion fill the lounge couches. Later in the evening, DJs weave...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the decor of Forest Room 5. I like the outside patio area because it's large.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love FR5! I had my very first kiss in Denver there...it holds wonderful memories for me. But seriously, I like this place for the following reasons:
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic, even with the slow service. That is the whole theme of the place. Chill out, have a beer, and some REALLY awesome food. Who knew a bar could have such good food. I really love…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always on my go-to list. I like this bar/restaurant because it's the perfect non-threatening but hip place to grab a cocktail on a first date or to have a casual dinner with friends. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere and decor in Forest Room 5 are great (although a little schizophrenic -- the interior changes at least every month or so). The staff, however, seem more interested in projecting an "I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently bad service, but the food is good and nice atomosphere. On 2 separate times I went to the bar to order drinks (even though I was at a table and had a waiter, understaffed?) and on these…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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The reviews that say the service is bad are ALL CORRECT! The ambiance and the food is good, but not worth the terrible service. I have been a few times and have been ignored each time. The first time was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that the service can be slow on a weekend night. Check out FR5 on a weekend or for happy hour sometime. The drinks are good, the food is great, the decor is awesome. If you can get a good…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit that after reading all of the reviews for this place, that I was absolutely anxious about attending my friends birthday party here. After walking through the bar area, and seeing the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have got to be on Crack or just some insanely hot hipster chick if you think the service is good here.... but that being said the patio is super enjoyable for us Cigar smokers and you can wonder…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is very Coloradian, which could be a good or bad thing. Imagine forest and cabin furniture combined with modern plastic and metal. Strange, in my opinion but I guess it makes sense for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service here sucked, royally. We brough a small party in for a holiday get together, and the waitress was either rude, or nonexistent. Jessica H. ordered the mussels, one was not even open (which…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this spot. The decor reminds me of Dwell Magazine--fun, modern, & funky. The outside area is great on cool (but not cold) nights because there are a couple of fire pits. I wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think the service at Forest Room 5 suffers, but then I don't go there on a Friday night at 11PM and expect the entire staff to drop everything for me. It gets crowded. I go there on a weekday…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is a cozy, ambiance-laden nook, on 15th(within walking distance of REI). Tapas are great although you need to order several if your ravenous. Service is so-so but the drink selection is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this bar for 2 reasons. When you walk in the front entrance, if you sit at the bar and drink Grey Goose while watching the scenic videos, it kind of takes you on a little mental…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Forest Room 5 at least 7 times. Every time, the same problem stood out. The Service here sucks.. sorry to be so blunt, but it's true. I can't imagine how they continue to have returning…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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I pretty much have to agree with what everyone says. The service is the absolute worst I have ever encountered. I have been a server for about four years and I have never seen nor have been more horrified with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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I'm sad to say that Forest Room 5 now tops my will not go list. What use to be a unique neighborhood bar/restaurant known its atmosphere, has now sunk to a place where the service is awful and inefficient...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Forest Room is a great place to go and catch a drink, just make sure you aren't too hungry. The Tapas were amazing, but you need to order enough to keep you full. I highly recommend the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My whole team ended up going here for dinner after a long day of work. We initially picked it on the thought our booking would give us a reserved table, little did we know that we'd all be served on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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I've been to this place about four times and have to say the atmosphere is great but the service is absolutely horrible! The last time I visited I ordered a their green tea martini and it was awful (think...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here long enough to enjoy the bar service, the outdoor patio seating in front, and the casual outdoor patio in back. There was a private party going on in the back room, but it looked very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan, man. We went last night, it's probaly my 4th time to visit, but this time I sat at the bar, ordered tapas, and really investigated! I ordered Mussels, of course, and they were good. Real…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, not buying this place's manufactured hip factor. Is the downright negligent service supposed to make me want to be there more? This isn't L.A., and there are plenty of other non-hip but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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So, I've been to Forest Room Five many (20 ) times, in groups of varying sizes. Here are my thoughts... First, the place often seems to be sold out of half of its wine list. Second, the service can be amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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OK so, I've read the many reviews, positive and negative regarding the service at FR5. Being that my family owned the property that Forest Room 5 is located on now after meeting with the new owners many times,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I overheard one guy telling another guy that this bar has the HOTTEST women in Denver in it every time he visits the establishment... When I was there with my (throat clearing sound) boyfriend, I saw a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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without doubt, the WORST service in Denver. It is funny that whenenver, and to whomever, I bring this place up, the very first comment is always the same: HORRIBLE service. Maybe it's becuase the place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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forest room 5 is the best all around restaurant in denver. great bar scene after 9pm. go there mostly for the conversation but dinner is smooth and delicious. love to take a date there. i played in an acoustic...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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love the menu, long and tastefully tasty. wonderful space. have been several times and always memory inducing. sometimes you get crazies like the women below but usually a really cool scene of people. the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as newer pubs in the area this place is tip top. It has a great outdoor area complete with fire pits and an comfortable well designed interior. This service is not the best, but its never…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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The rudest owner/manager in Denver. Can't believe this guy actually manages a bar. So many other great options, go somewhere where you are appreciated. I wouldn't recomend this joint to my worst enemy. Who...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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This place is so utterly relevant that i had to respond. just moved here from new york(city). If you are predicting a long running suburbanite existence for yourself...DON'T (please) go to forest room 5 . If...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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always an interesting clientele and changing, cool scene. no place in denver challenges its experience. service has been great when i have gone. tapas are great and good for dinner as well. i've been going to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
get over the fact that you may never see your waitress again, then enjoy the creepy cool interior and amazing food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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I like taking out-of-towners to Forest Room 5 because it's got a sort of alternative, non-corporate, artsy vibe to it while still being upscale -- there's no peeling paint or plastic glasses. I guess I mean...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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I don't consider myself a huge bar snob. I've been a bartender and I know the trials of the occupation, however when a patron requests a recommendation for a dry red wine (they were somehow out of wine menus),...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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10 of us went out for dinner on a tuesday night and the enjoyment ends there. I'll just start to list the horrors: Sat at a long table not meant for large parties, waitress forgot my drink order three times...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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I love this restaurant!!!! Excellent!!! Very Romantic with great service!! Hip and cool folks work there!! The wait staff were awesome!! My husband and I will definitely go again!! I can't wait!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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artist scene, great menu, great patio. my friends and i always bring our out of town friend's here to give them the best impression of denver possible. staff is awesome. walk a block to lola's? you mean...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Not only was the service virtually non-existent throughout my 2-3 hours there with a small group of friends, but the bartender was completely rude. He charged me for drinks I did not order or receive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't feel like Denver at all...in a good way...feels more like Seattle. People enjoying a cocktail and engaged in conversation with out the 'lodo' craziness.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Swanky yet casual vibe. Very woodsy feel (Its called Forest Room..duh) and cool lighting. Cool mellow spot to enjoy a few adult beverages, not super loud so you can enjoy your conversation.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Good food and good drink ruined by such terrible, sometimes non-existent service. I live three blocks away and really wanted a neighborhood hang out. I have been here about ten times over a year and have never...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even remember walking into this place but the outdoor patio is where it is happening at night. Gathered there was a nice chill crowd and we sat on the log-like benches enjoyng our beverage…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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For a town with the worst restaurants and beer menu west ot the Atlantic, this place is great. Good beer at the bar (read no bud, bud light, currs, currs light, miller) and great food. The service is suspect,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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There is way too much emphasis on trendy here, and not enough of what really matters in a great bar. Somebody needs to knock these people in the head: good staff and manners count more than the atmosphere and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Me and five friends visted the 5, and found the atmosphere to be delightful, food excellent, and drink o.k. However, the pretentious wait staff and bartender are enough to ruin a good thing. Customer service...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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I will never go here again based on the terrible uninterested wait staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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I love this little gem in the highlands neighborhood...however the staff is big on attitude and the food and drinks are pricey. Great patio! Great hang out scene with an indie edge but the staff make you not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Extremely slow, almost rude waitstaff and about average food. Skip it and find a place that wants your business.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2005
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Judging from the crowd, Thomas Nesler has a hit at this Highlands hotspot. This funky/trendy bar/restaurant features mostly tapas (although some entrees are offered) and an affordable & interesting wine list,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2004
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Great neighborhood bar and restaurant with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and great patio. The new menu ROCKS! A great amenity to the area. Comfortable crowd, good wine list and libations. I make a point...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2004
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I heard the food was good but unfortunately my 10 friends and I did get to try it. We made reservations 2 weeks in advance for 11 people. They decided to put us in two separate tables and the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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FINALLY, A SLEEK DENVER NIGHTSPOT WITHOUT TOO MUCH ATTITUDE. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT FROM THE MARTINIS, TAPAS, AND WINE TO THE KILLER VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN DENVER. THE MUSIC SELECTION WAS COOL RETRO AND THERE WERE...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2003
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This place is flat out primed to become something special. Good food, good wine, good beers, nice atmosphere, incredible location. Bad news is that service needs to be bumped up to the level of the food. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2003
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Forest Room 5 is a great social hangout as well as a perfect date place. Hang out for just an hour at the "community tables" or the couches in back and you will surely meet fun, sophisticated people if you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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european-style cafe and bar with an atmosphere unique to denver. hot spot for independent music, film, and art events. great view of the city...
5280.com - user review
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a rundown neighborhood bar has been transformed into an urban hotspot with a great view of downtown denver. a tin ceiling and brick walls are all that remain of the former nicotine-stained dive. low-hanging...
gayot.com - user review
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urban dwellers pack in tasty hot spot...
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