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Phantom Canyon Brewing Company
2 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
United States
(719) 635-2800 | map
phantomcanyon.com
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Reviewed by QuintusHorace from California
3.78/5 rDev -6%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev -6%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
Went on a Sunday night during NFL season and had to ask for the game to be turned on. No audio on the TV which was kind of annoying, and the TVs were kinda small. However, tons of pool tables that were free to use which was awesome. The bartender was super chill, their beer selection was decent, and they offer flights. Nice views out on the balcony. Didn’t end up eating here, but seemed to be a popular date spot since we saw multiple couples coming in/out for dinner
Oct 06, 2023Reviewed by arm88125
3.78/5 rDev -6%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 3
3.78/5 rDev -6%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 3
I found the place to be mediocre. I went for lunch around 1:30 on a weekday and was the only person in the place. The vibe/atmosphere was a little run down, imho. I got a flight of four beers that were average, but nothing special I wanted to buy to take home. They do have a nice selection of beers, but several of them I couldn’t get because the taps had problems. My food was ok, veggie shepherd’s pie. It was a bit on the salty side and looked like it contained canned vegetables. My server was friendly and attentive, but again, I was the only person there. You will have to pay for parking to eat here and they add a 3% charge on every bill for “a living wage” assessment for the staff who don’t get tips. Just raise your prices, that’s dumb and annoying.
May 24, 2023Reviewed by beeroclock from Florida
4.21/5 rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
Best spot we hit while traveling around Colorado. Some decent beers, my favorite was the Steamliner IPA. The upstairs patio was cool with a mountian view. That said, you have to get the pretzel. The beer cheese and the mustard were both good,but the pretzels themselves were amazing! Everything else was good, beer too, but the pretzels stole the show.
Oct 25, 2021Reviewed by solerunner from Georgia
3.5/5 rDev -12.9%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4 | food: 3.25
3.5/5 rDev -12.9%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4 | food: 3.25
Great location downtown Colorado Springs. The service, quality/selection of beer and food was pretty good. I would recommend it and visit again if I am ever in the vicinity again.
Jul 25, 2018Reviewed by spoony from Colorado
3.8/5 rDev -5.5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -5.5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.75
V-Phantom Canyon is a large brewpub located in downtown Colorado Springs. It has a definite early 2000s "brewpub vibe" but there is not tacky crap on the walls and the space is actually kinda cool with mid-century touches to compliment the high ceilings and older wood. The space is big but there was a waitlist for tables and the 20-seat bar was nearly full when I visited on random Tuesday night. I heard it was graduation week crowds.
Q-I only had one full beer, an experimental pale ale; it was pretty terrible. The small taster I had of the another beer was more average quality. Will need to re-visit.
Ser-The staff was hustling to keep up with the crowd. They were friendly too. Beers were served promptly but in the dreaded shaker pint glass and with very little head. I asked a few questions about the beers, which were answered, but I did not want to keep the staff from serving other people.
Sel-Phantom Canyon had 18 beers on tap and one bottle (a 750 ml tripel) when I visited. The list covered all sorts of styles, including a sour, a few IPAs, and some more unique beers like a BA brown ale. No guest taps.
F-I had a turkey reuben with a side salad. Both were typical brewpub food, but well-executed with fresh ingredients. Do not expect haute cuisine here.
O-Phantom Canyon is an average brewpup. In a city with a ton of competition, that might hurt them, but in Colorado Springs, it might be worth a visit if you are in the area and need some grub and a pint.
May 25, 2017Q-I only had one full beer, an experimental pale ale; it was pretty terrible. The small taster I had of the another beer was more average quality. Will need to re-visit.
Ser-The staff was hustling to keep up with the crowd. They were friendly too. Beers were served promptly but in the dreaded shaker pint glass and with very little head. I asked a few questions about the beers, which were answered, but I did not want to keep the staff from serving other people.
Sel-Phantom Canyon had 18 beers on tap and one bottle (a 750 ml tripel) when I visited. The list covered all sorts of styles, including a sour, a few IPAs, and some more unique beers like a BA brown ale. No guest taps.
F-I had a turkey reuben with a side salad. Both were typical brewpub food, but well-executed with fresh ingredients. Do not expect haute cuisine here.
O-Phantom Canyon is an average brewpup. In a city with a ton of competition, that might hurt them, but in Colorado Springs, it might be worth a visit if you are in the area and need some grub and a pint.
Reviewed by mkh012 from Colorado
4.03/5 rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.5
4.03/5 rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.5
A solid brewpub in the heart of Colorado Springs. Parking is limited, but if you're visiting and planning to walk around downtown for an hour or two, you can park right behind the building for $5.
It's a big place with a lot of tables, but it didn't feel too packed. Lively but tame.
The beer is above average for a small brewpub. The Alpenglow seemed to be the most popular on tap and was a solid hefeweizen. A B+ hefe imo, while many American brewers fail to execute the style. I had a flight of four other beers: Succubus, Box Car, Streamliner, and a Session IPA whose name is escaping me. Succubus was a little harsh and unbalanced, but I enjoyed the other 3, particularly the Session. The beer is accessible and straightforward.
The food was very good. The Bison Patty Melt was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. A member of my group got the fried chicken, and that looked delicious as well.
Overall, I'd probably be a regular if I lived here. The beer isn't exceptional, but the complete package is very good.
Aug 12, 2016It's a big place with a lot of tables, but it didn't feel too packed. Lively but tame.
The beer is above average for a small brewpub. The Alpenglow seemed to be the most popular on tap and was a solid hefeweizen. A B+ hefe imo, while many American brewers fail to execute the style. I had a flight of four other beers: Succubus, Box Car, Streamliner, and a Session IPA whose name is escaping me. Succubus was a little harsh and unbalanced, but I enjoyed the other 3, particularly the Session. The beer is accessible and straightforward.
The food was very good. The Bison Patty Melt was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. A member of my group got the fried chicken, and that looked delicious as well.
Overall, I'd probably be a regular if I lived here. The beer isn't exceptional, but the complete package is very good.
Rated by Dcbelkot from Washington
3.14/5 rDev -21.9%
vibe: 2.75 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3 | food: 3.25
3.14/5 rDev -21.9%
vibe: 2.75 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3 | food: 3.25
Marginal spot in town. they changed the menu to much and lost the quality.
May 20, 2015
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company in Colorado Springs, CO
Brewery rating:
3.71 out of
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428 ratings
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