Brandy Hale, Coal Creek.
In an atmosphere of packed Super Bowl enthusiasm, the Last Stand Tavern opened its
doors for the first time on Sunday. The new sports bar has been a much awaited, and needed,
watering hole and restaurant for the Coal Creek Canyon community since the closing of the
establishment’s former incarnation as the Westfalen Hof German Restaurant.
New owners Tom and Annette Lambeth, originally from Philadelphia, accurately identified
the need for a fun meeting place for friends and neighbors over good food and drinks in the
Canyon community. Annette, a former director of education, and Tom, a builder and
developer, combined their desire to be independent entrepreneurs by purchasing the building
and doing some significant interior work. The couple’s positivity, and the anticipation of the
community, had the Last Stand displaying 5-star reviews online before the doors even opened.
The Last Stand Tavern host 16 taps of beer, 13 flat screen TVs, arcade games, and in the
summer, an exterior pool table will be placed on the deck. Nice panoramic views of the
mountains can be seen from nearly every seat in the house, especially the large outdoor patio.
Upon entering, one is faced with the large granite-topped bar that dominates the central room.
Behind the taps is Tom’s impressive beer can collection, a passion he has pursued since the 5th
grade. “There are about 1000-1500 on the wall, but I have over 3500,” he says.
Khalisa Moynihan, a Coal Creek Canyon resident enjoyed beverages and the game, and saw
neighbors with whom she had been friends on Facebook, but who she hadn’t met in person
before. “It’s nice to have a place locally to get together that isn’t 30 minutes away. I can get a
burger in 2 minutes now.”
The new menu serves traditional American pub style food, including Philly cheesesteaks,
spaghetti, and burgers. When asked what his favorite dish was, Kitchen Manager Bryce Vogel
pointed to the “Pittsburgh Steelers” Primanti Style Sandwich, a layering of pastrami, coleslaw,
cheese and tomatoes, and said, “It’s one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had”.
The Lambeth’s were very busy on opening night, but it was clear that the opening was a
success from the friendly vibe and good cheer throughout. Tom said, “It’s been a great
welcoming into the Canyon that was tremendously, immensely appreciated.”
