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1630 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204
720-326-5674
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atmosphere-Ultra-lounge-Eventcenter/338686036174608 Opening June 1, 2012. More >>
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3237 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80206
303-377-7900
http://www.atomiccowboy.net Close by the Bluebird Theater, the Atomic Cowboy has morphed from a late-night, post-concert fave into an all-day jack-of-all-trades spot. Two food purveyors inhabit the bar: From early in the morning into the afternoon, the Denver Biscuit Company cranks out biscuit sandwiches and platters for the local workforce; starting at lunch, Fat Sully's bakes greasy, huge pizza slices and pies for dine-in, takeout or delivery, and continues serving until the wee hours. As for the Cowboy itself, the cavernous joint comes fully stocked with a bi-level bar that features a daily happy hour (as well as daily specials), a trivia night, a few well-placed plasmas, pool tables and a slew of board games. More >>
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949 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80302
303-415-1300
http://www.atticbistro.com Situated in the top of a downtown Boulder office building, the Attic Bar and Bistro serves quality late-night pub grub, including burgers, until 1 a.m. The Attic also offers daily drink specials (Mondays: "Fat Alberts" -- grape Kool-Aid, lemonade and vodka; Fridays: Old Style beer with Jim Beam) and nightly dinner specials (tacos on Tuesday, spaghetti and meatballs on Thursday). Don't miss the weekend game-day brunch (Saturdays and Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.), which features a $3 Bloody Mary bar and $2 mimosas. Happy hour runs daily, with many appetizers available for just two or three dollars, as well as dollar-off drinks. More >>
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5763 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80303-1350
303-440-4324
http://www.averybrewing.com
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5757 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80303
303-440-4324
http://www.averybrewing.com One of Boulder's best-kept secrets, the Avery Brewing Company's Tap Room is the perfect place to meet up with friends for a couple of beers. Choose from virtually any of Avery's numerous offerings, including rotating seasonal brews and limited-edition ales. The Belgian-style Karma Ale is ideal during warmer months, while the New World Porter (or Out of Bounds Stout) makes the perfect apres-ski beverage. A large and diverse food menu is also available, featuring items that are all a cut above your average bar fare. Brewery tours are available every day of the week and on Fridays Avery hosts special rare beer tappings. More >>
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605 S. Mason St. Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-493-5555
http://www.avogadros.com Offbeat and off the beaten track, Avogadro's Number's warmly lit stage area is painted with a stunning mural that circles the room with people, stars and planets. The crowd reflects the folksy, friendly vibe of the music calendar: lots of bluegrass acts, country, jam bands, rock, acoustic guitarists/singers and a solid open mic night. More >>
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9475 Briar Village Point Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-264-6161
http://www.backeastbarandgrill.com
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720 Main St. Frisco, CO 80443
970-668-2337
http://www.backcountrybrewery.com
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76 S. Broadway St. Denver, CO 80209
303-870-6576
Named after the University of Wisconsin mascot, this Wisconsin-themed sports bar caters to fans of the Brewers, Badgers, Bucks and Packers, rather than just fans of cheap beer and drunken bar talk, as was the case with the Badger's predecessor, the Brown Barrel, which occupied this South Broadway spot for close to three decades. A makeover transformed the once-dingy dive, and sports memorabilia now lines the walls where nautical items used to be. More >>
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2831 W. 120th Ave. Denver, CO 80234
720-382-1026
http://www.sherlockspubco.com The Baker Street Pub and Grill is a Texas-based, British-style pub chain with four locations in Colorado. The name should clue you in to the atmosphere of the place: Baker Street was where Sherlock Holmes kept his office, and the vibe is appropriately Old English, with dark, heavy wood prominent in the furnishings. Baker Street has a large selection of both draft and bottled beers; wine and mixed drinks are also available. Try one of the pub's Guinness beer cocktails, which range from the familiar Black and Tan (Guinness and Bass) to the unusual Black Tire (Guinness and Fat Tire). The large food menu includes soup, salads, sandwiches, fish and chips, burgers and other grill items. A generous happy hour runs every day of the week, and regularly changing drink specials are also on offer. More >>
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6440 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003
720-533-4822
You'd think with a name like the Balloon Inn, the place would be decked out in a bunch of clown and circus memorabilia. But this spacious, no-frills dive bar in an Arvada strip mall leans more toward sports, if anything. Framed photos of Broncos players hang above the bar, and there are a number of TVs to catch all the action, as well as three shuffleboard tables and a few pool tables. With its wood paneling and weathered bar stools, the place feels comfortably worn. On the weekends, the Balloon fills up with a friendly set of Arvada regulars. More >>
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1015 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80204
303-534-7000
http://www.bannockstreetgarage.com The Bannock Street Garage didn't pull its name out of thin air: For years, it was a Volkswagen repair shop. That is, until 2004, when it was refit as a bar as divey as anything you'd care to find in the metro area. Its garage roots are still evident by the massive door at the front, the cement floors and the large, open patio in the back. The place tends to attract crowds in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties, with celebrations ranging from First Fridays showcasing art to open-mike nights once a month for performers. And if that isn't enough to entertain you, there are plenty of traditional bar games as well, including pool and darts. More >>
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819 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80206
720-524-8099
The Recovery Room catered mostly, as its name implied, to the many employees of the ever-disintegrating CU Med Center location across the street. When Leigh Jones -- of Horseshoe Lounge and Jonesy's fame -- bought the place, she overhauled it. Completely. Now on Colorado Boulevard stands the Bar Car, a welcome addition to the East Denver scene. The dark, rustic interior -- with wisps of an old-timey railroad theme -- is surprising after stepping through the nondescript front. On a street known for chains, it's all defiantly 'hood-focused, from the well-curated draft list heavy on locals to its daily happy hour. The crowd follows suit, with a wide gamut stopping by after work to check the score of the game or for a late-night soaking up of the warm surroundings. Plus, what other bar boasts as a decoration a naked picture of Burt Reynolds? More >>
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8332 E. 49th Ave. Denver, CO 80238
303-457-5900
http://www.barlouieamerica.com/home/ Long a staple in the Midwest, the Bar Louie chain has landed in Colorado. At the Shops at Northfield, Bar Louie is the perfect spot for a mid-shopping beer; it also makes a great holding pen for husbands waiting out a long run by their significant others. The menu features such bar standards as wings and burgers, but Bar Louie separates itself from other national behemoths by featuring an all-day brunch, a late-night kitchen and many deals throughout the week, especially on Sunday. With an indoor fire pit, flat screen tvs and the occasional live band, Bar Louie has something for everyone. More >>
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10661 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CO 80020
720-214-3300
http://www.barlouieamerica.com/home/ Long a staple in the Midwest, the Bar Louie chain has landed in Colorado. At the Shops at Northfield, Bar Louie is the perfect spot for a mid-shopping beer; it also makes a great holding pen for husbands waiting out a long run by their significant others. The menu features such bar standards as wings and burgers, but Bar Louie separates itself from other national behemoths by featuring an all-day brunch, a late-night kitchen and many deals throughout the week, especially on Sunday. With an indoor fire pit, flat screen tvs and the occasional live band, Bar Louie has something for everyone. More >>
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6911 S. Vine St. Littleton, CO 80122
720-214-3400
http://www.barlouieamerica.com Long a staple in the Midwest, the Bar Louie chain has landed in Colorado. At the Shops at Northfield, Bar Louie is the perfect spot for a mid-shopping beer; it also makes a great holding pen for husbands waiting out a long run by their significant others. The menu features such bar standards as wings and burgers, but Bar Louie separates itself from other national behemoths by featuring an all-day brunch, a late-night kitchen and many deals throughout the week, especially on Sunday. With an indoor fire pit, flat screen tvs and the occasional live band, Bar Louie has something for everyone. More >>
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3311 W. County Road 54G Laporte, CO 80535
970-224-3326
http://www.myspace.com/bardoubles Bar SS feels like the type of place you'd find in the middle of nowhere -- which is exactly where it's located. Its down-home feeling is accentuated by a bright pine bar with ample seating. In fact, the whole bar is covered in bright colors, a welcome change from the usual dark atmosphere found in most venues. It's a traditional cowboy honky-tonk, with live, classic Americana music at least five nights a week on an outdoor stage during the summer and an indoor stage for the winter months. It's not unusual to spot cowboy boots or a ten-gallon hat, and it likewise wouldn't be surprising to see a horse tied up outside. The Double S is also a community hangout, and one of the few bars where children are welcome and don't seem out of place. More >>
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1037 Broadway Denver, CO 80203
303-832-8628
http://www.coclubs.com/venue/detail/bar-standard Once the home of Serengeti and Shelter, Bar Standard is an Art Deco-themed, modern-day speakeasy. While the name and look may have changed, the club, housed in the former Jonas Bros. Furs building, still brings in some of the area's best DJs -- who spin house and dance music -- as well as more high-profile national DJs. In addition, Bar Standard occasionally brings in live acts like the Cool Kids to perform on a decent-sized stage. The main area of the upscale club fills up quickly on the weekends, but there are two patios, both of which offer decent views of Denver's skyline, to escape the masses. More >>
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554 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80209
303-733-0122
http://www.itsthebar.com After this spot's long run as the Atrium Bar & Grill, new owners took it over, cleaned it up and made it into a respectable neighborhood watering hole called the Bar. As the name might imply, it's a no-frills joint where pretty much anyone is welcome. While the bar on the south side of the building is the main focus during the week, the other half of the location is a decent music venue that brings in blues, jazz and rock acts on the weekends. The kitchen serves build-your-own cold sandwiches and a small selection of hot sandwiches, as well as homemade soup in the colder months. More >>
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255 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80209
303-778-0545
http://www.barkerlounge.net A self-proclaimed "stray bar," the Barker Lounge attracts a wide array of patrons -- even if the disco balls hanging from the ceiling and the Madonna tunes blaring from the jukebox may suggest otherwise. The humble interior is clean and inviting, with a friendly staff. But the bar's best-kept secret -- and one that smokers will want to know -- is its patio: Shielded from busy Broadway by wooden fence, the deceivingly large wrap-around outdoor room is a cozy spot boasting plants, Christmas lights and a second bar to accommodate crowds in the summer months. More >>
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1076 Ogden St. Denver, CO 80218
303-860-8353
http://www.barricudasdenver.com The main attractions at Barricuda's, a quintessential neighborhood bar, are the prices and the atmosphere, which is laid-back and friendly. The food is greasy-spoon and the menu is expansive for a bar; there are plenty of vegetarian options, and the Sunday brunch is popular and offers just the right type of breakfast spread for fighting a hangover. Plus, Barricuda's serves food late at night, making it a good place to stop for one last drink and some munchies. The clientele reflects the vibe: You won't find a lot of buttoned-down businessmen, club bunnies or frat boys, but you will find regular, neighborly folks enjoying the friendly staff, cheap drinks and typical bar jukebox that's set at just the right volume - loud enough to hear the music, but soft enough to enjoy a conversation with friends. More >>
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58 Broadway Denver, CO 80203
303-722-8489
Housed in the space formerly occupied by the Skylark Lounge, the comfortable seating and well-broken-in bar top do well to create a comfortable atmosphere. Barry's jukebox selection doesn't quite live up to the Skylark's famed rockabilly list, but this bar creates its own charm with a friendly staff and great food. Its dive-y feel, combined with a classy decor attracts an unpretentious local crowd. More >>
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475 Lewis St. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-5611
http://www.bearcreeksaloon.net
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2519 8th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631
970-356-2882
http://www.myspace.com/bearssportsgrill
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608 E. 13th Ave. Denver, CO 80203
720-542-8024
http://www.thebeautybar.com While Denver's Beauty Bar has plenty of vintage kitsch from its other locations around the country, it also sports state-of-the-art, German-made KS Audio systems in the front and main rooms, each of which have their own DJ booth and bar. And in keeping with a tradition started at the original Beauty Bar in New York, the Denver location offers a Martinis and Manicures happy hour from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, when $10 gets you a signature cocktail and a manicure from the in-house cosmetologist. More >>
