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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Sarah McGill

Sarah McGill is a contributor to Westword‘s Food & Drink section and can be found exploring Denver’s neighborhood bars. She is also a ghost story and karaoke enthusiast. Despite not being from Colorado, Sarah and Denver have been in a long-term relationship, and it seems like this one might be for real.

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The Best Denver Bar Food and Where to Find It

The Best Denver Bar Food and Where to Find It

By Sarah McGillFebruary 28, 2019

When out for rounds of drinks, cravings sometimes hit. Here’s where to find famous fried foods and Denver originals.

Don’t Lament a Lost Dive Bar: The Kentucky Inn Still Has a Heart

Don’t Lament a Lost Dive Bar: The Kentucky Inn Still Has a Heart

By Sarah McGillFebruary 21, 2019

The Kentucky Inn may have been upgraded from its rough dive bar days, but it’s still a great neighborhood joint with a heart.

The Dam Grille Is a Dam Good Time in SoHam

The Dam Grille Is a Dam Good Time in SoHam

By Sarah McGillFebruary 14, 2019

A bar in of Denver’s lesser known southern neighborhoods offers a good time

Feel Like a Regular at The Castle With a Personalized Beer Mug

Feel Like a Regular at The Castle With a Personalized Beer Mug

By Sarah McGillFebruary 7, 2019

Far South Broadway in Littleton is home to the Castle Bar & Grill, where you can drink like a regular with your own personalized beer mug.

Don’t Know Where Welby Is? Grab a Drink at Jay’s and You’ll Be There

Don’t Know Where Welby Is? Grab a Drink at Jay’s and You’ll Be There

By Sarah McGillJanuary 31, 2019

Jay’s sits on the edge of an industrial part of Denver, but its hillside location makes for great views, and the good food and drink make for a fine happy hour stop.

The Ten Best Neighborhood Watering Holes for Bar Games

The Ten Best Neighborhood Watering Holes for Bar Games

By Sarah McGillJanuary 24, 2019

Arcade games and billiards are just the beginning at these neighborhood bars.

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The Lakewood Grill Has Been Around Longer Than Lakewood Itself

The Lakewood Grill Has Been Around Longer Than Lakewood Itself

By Sarah McGillJanuary 17, 2019

This West Colfax Bar is as old as the city of Lakewood itself.

Sheabeen Irish Pub Has a Tiny Door Just for Leprechauns

Sheabeen Irish Pub Has a Tiny Door Just for Leprechauns

By Sarah McGillJanuary 10, 2019

One of metro Denver’s oldest Irish pubs takes the Irish theme to the limit.

Flavor of Havana Is Not Just for Cigar-Loving Neighbors in Aurora

Flavor of Havana Is Not Just for Cigar-Loving Neighbors in Aurora

By Sarah McGillDecember 20, 2018

Flavor of Havana is a great destination for cigar aficionados, but it’s also a wlecoming neighborhood watering hole.

Neighborhood Bars: Free Posole and Good Neighbors at the Hangover

Neighborhood Bars: Free Posole and Good Neighbors at the Hangover

By Sarah McGillDecember 13, 2018

This west Denver bar takes its name from a movie, not from the way you’ll feel in the morning.

Find the Spirit of the Wild, Wild East at the Frontier Club in Aurora

Find the Spirit of the Wild, Wild East at the Frontier Club in Aurora

By Sarah McGillDecember 6, 2018

You’ll have to head way out east on Colfax Avenue to find the Frontier Club.

Wrigley’s Is Golden’s Neighborhood Bar for Chicago Transplants

Wrigley’s Is Golden’s Neighborhood Bar for Chicago Transplants

By Sarah McGillNovember 29, 2018

This Chicago-themed bar has everything Golden neighbors could want: sports, drinks and good grub.

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Drunken Monkeys Is the Neighborhood Bar for the Tiny Town of Welby

Drunken Monkeys Is the Neighborhood Bar for the Tiny Town of Welby

By Sarah McGillNovember 15, 2018

The tiny enclave of Welby in north Denver is home to the might Drunken Monkeys.

Jack Rabbit Slims Celebrates Three Years in the Cole Neighborhood

Jack Rabbit Slims Celebrates Three Years in the Cole Neighborhood

By Sarah McGillNovember 8, 2018

This northeast Denver bar took its name from a scene in Pulp Fiction, but otherwise it’s just a quiet, neighborhood watering hole.

Marion Street Tavern Feels Like a Neighborhood Haunt in Cap Hill

Marion Street Tavern Feels Like a Neighborhood Haunt in Cap Hill

By Sarah McGillNovember 1, 2018

This Capitol Hill bar isn’t Gabors, but it’s still a fine addition to the neighborhood.

The Brutal Poodle Wins When it Comes to Bar Names — and Neighborhood Fun

The Brutal Poodle Wins When it Comes to Bar Names — and Neighborhood Fun

By Sarah McGillOctober 25, 2018

This neighborhood bar offers far more than the name and metal theme would suggest.

Duffer Haus Is Denver’s Only Destination for Giant Billiards

Duffer Haus Is Denver’s Only Destination for Giant Billiards

By Sarah McGillOctober 18, 2018

A new bar in downtown Englewood offers Gamböl, a cross between pool and soccer.

Neighborhood Bars: Gennaro’s Stays True on a Changing South Broadway

Neighborhood Bars: Gennaro’s Stays True on a Changing South Broadway

By Sarah McGillOctober 11, 2018

This South Broadway bar opened in 1951 and hasn’t changed much over the decades.

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Challengers Makes Even Denver Transplants Into Broncos Fans

Challengers Makes Even Denver Transplants Into Broncos Fans

By Sarah McGillOctober 4, 2018

This Aurora sports bar welcomes sports fans and rec-league weekend warriors alike.

Neighborhood Bars: The Crimson & Gold Tavern Adds Color to DU

Neighborhood Bars: The Crimson & Gold Tavern Adds Color to DU

By Sarah McGillSeptember 27, 2018

This sports bar near the University of Denver has become a top college hangout since opening in 2010.

Fiddlesticks Bar and Grill Is Lakewood’s Home for Bar Nonsense

Fiddlesticks Bar and Grill Is Lakewood’s Home for Bar Nonsense

By Sarah McGillSeptember 20, 2018

This Lakewood neighborhood bar specializes in Colorado bar food, billiard and televised sports.

On the Rox Offers a Locally Owned Haven in the South Suburbs

On the Rox Offers a Locally Owned Haven in the South Suburbs

By Sarah McGillSeptember 13, 2018

This neighborhood sports bar stands out in the sameness of Lone Tree, Parker and Meridian.

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