Restaurant/Bar Review: Drunken Donkey (Denton, TX)

Back in late June, the husband and I met another couple for drinks at the Drunken Donkey in Lewisville, TX. We were looking for a place that was midway between our homes that had a decent beer selection, and honestly, who could resist trying out a place with that name?

A great time was had by all, so the husband and I were incredibly happy to hear that a Drunken Donkey opened up in here in Denton. It moved into the building previously occupied by the Pourhouse, (an establishment with a great location, but pretty mediocre food and service.) Unbeknownst to us, our first time eating here was during their "soft" opening. The food was great and our waitress was very friendly, but the kitchen was pretty slow. They were apparently still figuring things out, because we have been back multiple times since then and have not had any more problems.



The Drunken Donkey refers to themselves as a "craft bar and scratch kitchen." Their beer list is quite impressive. I am always very pleased to find local brews on tap (my absolute favorite beer to get right now is Audacity's Mesquite Chili Ale!!), however they offer a variety of beers from all over the world. The husband and I usually try a new beer each time.



The food served at the Drunken Donkey is truly a step above your standard pub or sports bar fare. We have gotten the Donkey Balls before (snicker), but we are positively addicted to the Bacon Thingies. They stuff a jalapeno with chicken and cheese, wrap it in bacon, then fry the entire morsel and cover it in hot sauce. The husband is not generally a fan of jalapenos or hot sauce, but he requests these every time we visit.



All of the entrees I've ordered have been really tasty, but I was particularly impressed with the Reuben Sandwich. The corned beef soaked and cooked in Chainbreaker White IPA was phenomenal and it was paired with a very good sauerkraut and "boom boom" sauce.



The atmosphere of Drunken Donkey is pretty "sports ball." There are enormous flat-screen televisions everywhere and it can get pretty noisy. However, I have a special place in my heart for an establishment that holds an event called "Craft and Comics," where you can watch superhero films in the big theater room and drink craft beer!! We have yet been able to catch one of these, but I'm keeping my eye out.

While it has been a challenge to want to eat outside (summer in Texas is not kind), the Drunken Donkey's patio is worth it. Overlooking Unicorn Lake (strangely not a natural lake nor filled with Unicorns), diners have a great view at sunset.



Whether you sit inside or out on the patio, the waitstaff at Drunken Donkey are incredibly friendly and on top of things. We often have other servers stop by to say hello and see if we need anything. The husband and I always have a really good experience when we visit. The last time, we even brought some card games and just hung out for a bit, relaxing.

Final Verdict: The husband I would definitely recommend the Drunken Donkey! Great beer, food, service, and location. I hope you can check it out!