Doghouse Tavern opens in Bear Valley

The Little Pub Company just got bigger, with the opening of the Doghouse Tavern in the Bear Valley Shopping Center (in the space at the intersection of West Hampden Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard that was formerly Bear Valley Inn). "My brother lives in the Sheridan neighborhood and has been after...

By Patricia Calhoun

August 7, 2009

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The Little Pub Company just got bigger, with the opening of the Doghouse Tavern in the Bear Valley Shopping Center (in the space at the intersection of West Hampden Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard that was formerly Bear Valley Inn). "My brother lives in the Sheridan neighborhood and has been after us to open a pub in that area," explains Little Pub owner Mark Berzins. "We look forward to filling the void that was left when the BVI closed."

With Doghouse, Little Pub currently has fourteen watering holes pouring out drinks and food in the metro area, including Wyman's No. 5, Don's Club Tavern, the British Bulldog, the Cooler, the Old Man and Salty Rita's. (Senor Rita's, located at 5007 East Colfax Avenue, closed early this year).

Like several of the other Little Pub saloons, the Doghhouse Tavern pushes pooches both in decor and policy; patrons are encourage to post photos of their dogs on the walls, and pets are also welcome on the patio.

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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