12 Volt Tavern — Restaurant in Arvada

I usually do not make posts or reviews like this but this something that must be addressed - Not only is the Owner, Marty, Violating ADA Law, Colorado Anti-Discriminatory Law against peoples with disabilities but also Registered Service Animals. I walked into 12 volt on November 9th 2021 around 10pm with a friend and stayed in a corner near the pool table with my service animal while my friend went and grabbed us a beer. At this time the Bartender required not only that my dog and I were to exit the establishment but also required me to show proof of my dog being a service animal. (which is against the law). During this discord, myself and my friend were extremely polite and did not argue but present facts as to it being against the law to discriminate against peoples with disabilities and service animals. After letting the bartender know that it is in fact against the law, she again asked for proof my dog was a service animal, although I do not have to show proof by law I did so anyways to accommodate her, after this she then served us a single beer that we had 1 sip from. Before being asked to leave again. So that we are clear on Colorado Law and Federal Law - 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 24 - Government – State, Principal Departments, Article 34 - Department of Regulatory Agencies, Part 8 - Persons With Disabilities - Civil Rights, § 24-34-803. Rights of individuals with service animals…(1) A qualified individual with a disability has the right to be accompanied by a service animal individually trained for that individual without being required to pay an extra charge for the service animal in or on the following places or during the following activities and subject to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all individuals: (a) Any place of employment, housing, or public accommodation; … (6) The mere presence of a service animal in a place of public accommodation is not grounds for any violation of a sanitary standard, rule, or regulation promulgated pursuant to section 25-4-1604, C.R.S. –Furthermore the ADA of 1990 - The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. These requirements, or rules, contain updated requirements, including the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) - Under the ADA, State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is allowed to go. - A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his service animal from the premises unless: (1)the dog is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or (2)the dog is not housebroken. When there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service animal be removed, staff must offer the person with the disability the opportunity to obtain goods or services without the animal’s presence. Mind you that my service animal was leased, well behaved and is trained, house broken, quiet and non-disruptive where ever I go nor am I misrepresenting. Once we returned to our seats only 12ft away and near the roll up door in our own corner to play pool, might I add. The "bar manager", blonde haired young lady about 5ft7in wearing a tan sweater, blue jeans and a beanie, approaches us and demanded that we exit the establishment. At this point in time I requested to know why, she then with expletives, told me to leave the building and that "the owner doesn't “effing” care about the Law or that you have a Service Animal and you must leave, that if the owner was here he would yell at you and force you out." I politely asked her name, in which that she did not give me, to know whom it was that I was speaking with, and to again ask why I being forced to leave the establishment. look on yelp for...

I love dive bars, and this place came recommended by a friend that had been before. To start, the bartender was pregnant and in my experience that's never a great sign. Getting her attention was difficult, even though it's not a busy place. One beer down, we go up to order a second round. She sees us, and proceeds to stand with her friends for another 10 minutes and does last call, then she waits around with her friends some more before walking down to us and asking us if we can finish them before 1:30. We say sure because it's 15 minutes away and we havent had much to drink tonight. My friend asks for three shots. One for each of us. The bartender narrows her eyes and says that she's cutting us off and we should be grateful she did us a favor by giving us a beer. She was rude, avoiding people that weren't her friends and ran the clock out on purpose. Whoever she was apparently was not the bartender my friend was so fond of, but I still won't be...

Dear Sandy, Guardian of the Spirits and Keeper of the Pour, We come to you with gratitude in our hearts, seeking your favor and guidance as we gather in your presence at 12 Volt. You, who hold dominion over the taps and glasses, whose hands guide our laughter and camaraderie, we ask that you bless our time together.

May your control over the flow of good drink be ever steady, ensuring that our spirits rise with joy and our connections grow deeper. Help us foster friendships, strengthen bonds, and create memories that will last beyond the last drop.

Grant us the wisdom to enjoy all things in balance, to celebrate with moderation, and to cherish the moments shared under your watchful eye. May our time in your domain always bring joy, laughter, and meaningful conversations.

Bless us, Sandy, with a night full of fun, warmth, and camaraderie, knowing that we are guided by your hand and the magic of good...