Best Rock Club

It’s not the most high-profile club in Denver, nor the biggest. Still, when local bands snag that first weekend slot at Herman’s, they know they’ve reached a benchmark in their careers. One of the few clubs outside LoDo to offer — and need — valet parking, the Hideaway has helped launch the careers of groups such as Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Opie Gone Bad. Today, newcomers get a chance to break in during twice-weekly showcases of new talent, and on busy nights, the dance floor is a swirling mass of grooving chaos. A casual crowd and friendly, family-feeling staff make Herman’s a fun place to go even if you don’t know who’s playing. And even if you don’t like the act on stage, you won’t want for entertainment: Sooner or later, someone will get drunk and provide a sideshow. Just don’t let it be you.