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Confess your Guilty Pleasures Shame & Regret
Another back-alley treasure in downtown Colorado Springs is Shame and Regret. The landscape in Golden Bee.
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Authentic British Charm Golden Bee
The Golden Bee is widely known in Colorado Springs as the English pub where the five-star Broadmoor hotel lets loose. Warm up with the hearty gastropub menu, sip a half yard of ale and join in on the live ragtime piano sing-along each night. Neither you nor your guests will be disappointed with the authentic British charm. Though the Bee is known as a Colorado Springs mainstay, the pub’s interior (solid African mahogany, brass fixtures) was originally the Golden Lion pub in 17th century London. Crated up and shipped to the U.S., it was reassembled on the grounds of the five-star hotel in 1961. Go check out the festive lights at The Broadmoor this season and then head over to the Bee. Go again in January to experience the pub’s special Colorado Appreciation Menu.
broadmoor.com/dining/golden-bee
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Feel Like a Local Local Landing Bar & Bites
If you’re near Monument and looking for a slightly upscale experience, check out Local Landing. This cozy establishment is coming up on its first anniversary and the owner says the goal is to make everyone feel like a local, no matter where they’re from. Local Landing isn’t your average Monument bar. It’s more elegant than a sports bar or pub, but there are still TVs to watch the big game. It’s warm, cozy and inviting inside. There’s also karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays and live music every other Saturday. The holiday season is a great time to visit, as the seasonal menu features comfort in a glass with the Maple Chai Old Fashioned and Momma’s Apple Pie Mule.
Visit Local Landing at 491 W. Highway 105 in Monument or learn more at locallandingco.com.
The name certainly doesn’t give anything away. Newcomers aren’t quite sure what they’re walking into once they spot the neon sign in the alley between Taste of Jerusalem Café and Escape Velocity Comic Book Store (15 E. Bijou St.). Once you open the door, though, you’ll find a beautiful bar with dark wood and leather in a gothic sort of setting.
Shame & Regret offers a beautiful dark wood bar and a speak-easy feel.
The hidden speak-easy feel is a go-to for downtowners in the know. Owner Matt Baumgartner says one of the biggest compliments he receives is from people who are traveling from larger cities like San Francisco and Chicago — they tell him his bar reminds them of a favorite from home. Definitely go here if you’re into whiskey. This bar features 110 types of American whiskey, 120 types of single-malt Scotch whisky and craft cocktails including Baumgartner’s recommendation of “Forced Confessions.” This one comes with a little card on which guests can write their sins anonymously to place in the confession box.
Check out their menu at shameandregret.com.
For the NorthSide UVA Wine Bar on Interquest
UVA Wine Bar is family- and veteran-owned, and known for its great service and ambiance. In the words of one patron, “These people know their wine.” The establishment curates small plates to complement the more than 40 wines by the glass and more than 200 by the bottle. With monthly wine dinners and tastings, live music and more, add UVA to your list of go-to places whether you’re a wine connoisseur or want to learn and explore tastes from around the globe.
Looking to sound like an expert this holiday season? Sign up for one of the wine boot camps at uvawinebarcos.com or stop by for a glass at 1268 Interquest Parkway, Suite 160.
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