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24K
1414 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-888-0655
http://www.lotusclubs.com 24k, owned by Francois Safieddine (5 Degrees and Monarck), is decked out with gold furniture, chandeliers and huge, back-lit photos of a girl painted gold and wearing a platinum wig. It's located above Monarck, with an entrance in the alley. While the intimate 24K primarily caters to the bottle-service crowd, it's a bit different from other bottle services around town, with lychee, mango, guava, passion fruit and pomegranate liqueurs thrown into the mix. 24K is open Thursdays through Saturdays with rotating resident DJs Rob T., Maciek and Smiley spinning house and dance music.
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5 Degrees
1475 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-260-7505
http://www.lotusentertainment.net 5º is the temperature at which martinis are considered perfectly chilled. The ambiance at 5º is also perfectly chilled, creating a sexy, hip lounge-atmosphere infused with low lighting and music. The space also offers a comprehensive, modern martini menu, as expected, and has a full kitchen and restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. It's a place that allows the habitués, mainly young professionals, to relax, have a meal and socialize in style.
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Aqua Oyster Bar & Lounge
925 Lincoln
Denver, CO 80203
303-839-0034
http://www.aquadenver.com
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Atrium Bar & Grill
554 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
303-744-1923
Atrium is considered a gay and lesbian bar, but you wouldnt know that at first glance. This homey, welcoming neighborhood bar makes anyone and everyone feel at home with its warm décor and speedy bar service. Food offerings include burgers and other standard bar fare.
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Avogadro's Number
605 S. Mason St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
1-970-493-5555
http://www.avogadros.com Offbeat and off the beaten track, Avogadros Numbers 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, jam bands, acoustic guitarists/singers and a solid open mic night.
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Bar Standard
1037 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-8628
http://www.coclubs.com Once the home of Serengeti and Shelter, Bar Standard, an Art Deco-themed, modern-day speakeasy think Roaring '20s and '30s with a twist. While the name and look may have changed, the club will still feature a rotating crew of local DJs spinning house music on Fridays, and nationally known house DJs will come in on a monthly basis.
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Barricuda's
1076 Ogden St.
Denver, CO 80218
303-860-8353
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Barry's on Broadway
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. Barryâs jukebox selection doesnât quite live up to the Skylarkâs famed rockabilly list, but this bar creates its own charm with a friendly staff and great food. Its âdive-yâ feel, combined with a classy décor, attracts an unpretentious local crowd.
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Below
1422 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-668-4064
http://b-lowbar.com A dark, candle-filled gothic lair pulled out of the pages of an Anne Rice novel. Nosferatu would foam at the mouth at the sight of this killer den.
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Bender's Tavern
314 E. 13th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-861-7070
http://www.benderstavern.com Taking over a location previously occupied by Onyx and Club 314 (and even an incarnation of the Mercury Cafe, decades ago), Benders Tavern has transformed the spot into a friendly neighborhood bar with a spacious backyard patio, brightened interior and make-yourself-at-home seating. Grab a beer, order a sandwich, and settle in for a good time as you enjoy the venues local music offerings and casual atmosphere.
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Beta
1909 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-383-1909
http://www.betanightclub.com It's not the state-of-the-art sound system, the primo location in LoDo or the crowds of beautiful people that make Beta Denver's best dance club (though none of that hurts). No, it's the high-caliber talent the place brings in week after week. In just its first year of operation, Beta has hosted a cavalcade of talent that reads like a who's who of the world's top dance-music acts., We can't wait to see what Beta does for an encore in year two.
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Blondie's Firehouse
3435 S. Inca St., Suite B
Lakewood, CO 80226
720-963-8408
http://www.blondiesfirehouse.com The people at Blondies take their theme seriously, hanging a fire suit and other memorabilia from the ceiling and cheesecake pictures of fire guys and gals in the bathrooms. Live-music Friday centers around pop and classic rock, but the rest of the week its pretty much all karaoke, all the time.
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Blue Ice
22 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303-777-3433
http://www.blueicemartini.com The thick blue drapes in the window suggest a martini bar, but Blue Ice is more of a drinkers den than a fashion haven. The clubs mid-Broadway locale means over-imbibers can still catch a bus after closing.
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The Brickhouse Bar & Nightclub
9262 W. 58th Ave.
Arvada, CO 80002
303-421-2986
http://www.thebrickhousenightclub.com Hidden in an Arvada strip mall, the venue feels like
a bar in a strip mall, with a large stage, plenty of room for drinking and dancing, and very little to distinguish it from similar spots.
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Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO 80401
303-278-6800
http://www.buffalorose.net Renovations have transformed the Buffalo Rose into a venue worthy of national acts. Musicians perform on a platform built over an old community pool while patrons wet their whistles in an adjoining restaurant. On busy nights, the huge dance floor fills with twirlers, boot-scooters and honky-tonkers at this Golden holdout.
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Bull and Bush
4700 S. Cherry Creek Dr.
Denver, CO 80246
303-759-0333
http://www.bullandbush.com
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Bushwacker's
1967 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80210
303-722-0280
http://www.bushwackersaloon.com The huge, lit-up mirror in this low-maintenance, live-music hideout allows bands to preen from the stage before launching their aural assaults. And you can watch the show without being too far from your next beer in Bushwackers sunken bar area, complete with comfy chairs.
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C.B. & Potts
555 Zang St.
Broomfield, CO 80021
720-887-3383
Buttface Amber is the name of a lager served to the business-class crowd at C.B. & Potts; its made by the Bighorn Brewery, housed within the Broomfield bar, where sports TV, trivia games and unique microbrews are the favored forms of entertainment.
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Carioca Cafe
2060 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
Live music dominates Carioca Cafe on the weekends, and a lively jukebox keeps the beat during breaks. Some might speculate on the meaning of a huge deco-style mural on the wall, painted in the ´40s, while others simply concentrate on sinking the eight ball at one of many game tables.
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The Castle Bar and Grille
6657 S. Broadway
Littleton, CO 80121
303-798-5981
http://www.thecastlebarandgrill.com Performers at the steadily transforming PJs Castle will enjoy the sparkling new hardwood floor under their feet; and patrons should be equally pleased by the upgrades that unfold on successive visits. Whether karaokes your thing, or youre there to dance to the music from this weeks live band, the ongoing improvements are likely to leave you pleased.