Hit the Patio at Argyll
Warm weather calls for just one thing: alfresco dining. And one of the newest spots to boast a patio is Argyll, the month-old gastropub that opened in the former Squealing Pig space.
Claim a table on the spacious terrace (steer clear of the trickling fountain, so as not to get wet), and order the house crisps and a pint of Deschutes porter. A few sips of the rich brew set the tone for Argyll's housemade potato chips, which arrive salted, paper-thin, and drizzled with malt-vinegar gastrique. While the crisps were a smidgen too sweet when I tried them, I think the snack will continue to evolve into one of Argyll's most popular items.
In fact, I think the whole menu of gourmet riffs on pub classics like fish and chips will progress and tighten up with time. But right now, the crisps, a pint, and the Argyll burger (made with a blend of ground beef and Colorado lamb) are a tasty way to celebrate summer.
Insider Tip: Should you arrive and find the patio packed, request a table by the floor-to-ceiling windows. You'll feel almost outside, while also enjoying the tartan-rich, pubby decor; the sprawling bar; and the air conditioning.
2700 E. Third Ave., 720-382-1117
Comments
Submitted by Duncan (not verified) on Fri, 2009-05-29 13:32.
I'm from London and I've eaten at gastropubs for years so it was quite nice to see Argyll open in my neighborhood. I went over to their patio last week and ate a Colorado Lamb Chop rubbed with Coleman's Mustard. The lamb was prepared great and it came with some type of potato gratin. My girlfriend had a dozen oysters that came with a champagne sauce and meyer lemon sea salt. They also serve Tennent's Scottish Lager which I don't see very often outside of the UK. The patio was nice until it started raining so we finished out meal indoors which was a pleasant surprise. It has a modern pub feel sort of like a bistro/pub. It's my new favorite restaurant in Denver and I recommend it to everyone I can.
