Some dives are so altogether confused and dismal that they simply throw the kitchen sink at you in the hopes of getting something right. Such is the case with one little west Colfax beauty, The Lakewood Grill, and its dizzying array of amenities that include a couple of shabby (no doubt) apartments. To follow is my buddy and dive-kick Matt's investigation.
The combination of the vintage neon sign and Colfax Avenue location drew me in like a mosquito to a bug zapper. Upon closer inspection additional signs advertising karaoke and happy hours (plural) lets you know that this is a place that proudly serves PBR and Rolling Rock.
 |
| More than one? Why not? |
Lakewood Grill has the
dubious honor of holding the oldest liquor license in Lakewood (1952), so this
place has some history. There is something nostalgic about having a drink at a
place that cut its teeth when Johnny Cash was releasing his first album “Johnny
Cash and His Hot and Blue Guitar”.Since its start in the 1950’s the grill added a “Sports Annex” to the building which, despite sounding like it might hold a regional NCAA final four match, or a nice squash court at the very least, is only home to a couple obligatory pool tables and a pinball machine. The menu boasts breakfast anytime and the breakfast burrito I had for dinner was tasty and a good value.
 |
| If they're going to serve breakfast anytime, you may as well have breakfast anytime. |
On my way out my interest was piqued by the three upstairs Lakewood Grill apartments. Are these for the bar staff or raffled off to loyal patrons? One is left to wonder. So next time you are on West Colfax and need a beer, breakfast, apartment or just want to practice the Japanese art of karaoke stop by the Lakewood Grill.
The Lakewood Grill's one stop shopping can be found at 8100 West Colfax Avenue in... Lakewood.
Posts
