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| - If you've ever dined at Roosevelt, 80th & Ivy or 1410 World Bier Haus then you can expect a similar experience and a lot of the same from 1600 World Bier Haus. Why? Because all four of these restaurants are owned by the Hospitality Group 933. In particular 1410 and 1600 are basically identical in their offerings. I've also reviewed 1410 which I gave 4 stars, naturally I'm giving 1600 4 stars as well. However if I had to choose between the two I prefer 1600. 1410 is notoriously loud and noisy and can feel a bit crowded. 1600 on the other hand has a much larger dining space that feels more intimate and relaxed. 1410 has a cool rooftop patio, but again it's a bit squishy and really the view isn't that great. The 1600 patio is massive and right next to the beautiful Glenmore reservoir; I definitely prefer this patio over 1410s rooftop!
The beer selection at 1600 is fantastic, one of the better places in the city for a big craft beer selection. They have these really cool beer and cider combinations as well that I'd definitely recommend trying out for a summer drink; they also have mini-yards and boots. Another great plus is their specials are usually a decent premium beer, not the usual cheap domestic special you find elsewhere; it was Mill Street Organic and Last Best IPA on my most recent visits. One thing I will mention is that the beers are priced higher than your usual domestic choices, more of a $7-9 beer place and not a $5-6 beer.
Their menu is really well rounded and very affordable despite offering items I'd consider to be more of the gastropub variety rather than conventional pub variety. Similar to Original Joes and State and Main they also offer two sides with all sandwiches and burgers, I love this option because sometimes it's hard to choose just one side :D lol... They usually have daily food specials as well which can save you some money. I had the Apple Bacon & Brie on my most recent visit, great flavor combo and very tasty. On my prior visit it was the Buffalo Chicken Wrap which is always a safe bet. The fries here are solid. There are also a ton of gluten-free options here!
Service was solid on my last two visits; warm and inviting which complemented the atmosphere. For some reason the service also feels more authentic at 1600 vs 1412, I just get a bit of a fake vibe at 1412 (maybe because it's DT and attracts a different clientele). The food is always pretty solid and fairly priced, and the drink selection is awesome. Very close to 5 starts for me, just haven't had the WOW experience quite yet!
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