In the gay community, big, hairy guys are sometimes referred to as “bears.” While the Denver Wrangler is one of the city’s main bear haunts (and you’re bound to see quite a few, some in leather and some wearing Western wear) the place attracts a lot of other guys, especially on the weekends and during […]
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KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT Home to Winter Park’s only LATENIGHT kitchen. We know your cravings aren’t on a schedule so we serve our FULL MENU ’til Midnight! BAR OPEN UNTIL 1:00AM The party never ends early! Our bar has a great selection of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails and we serve them LATE! LIVE MUSIC, […]
When Rock N Lobster Roll founder Andrew Harris and bar maven Alisha Taylor opened the Devil’s Drink in a small space below the 25-room Kasa Comma hotel in LoHi, they described it as an “underworld speakeasy” with dark, moody vibes, red lighting and devilish design touches. If you’re ready to dance with the devil in […]
Dive Inn has made its mark since taking over the BJ’s Carousel space in 2012. The decor – which includes an actual motorboat for seating – adds to the upbeat spirit of this Platt Park neighborhood joint. In recent years, the outdoor area has been expanded with more nautical touches and games – but the […]
Also known as Don’s Mixed Drinks (because of the wording on the old-school neon sign outside), this is a dive with staying power: It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022. Purchased by local bar conglomerate Little Pub Company in 2006, Don’s has retained a certain welcoming “old man’s basement” atmosphere. The secluded smoking patio and […]
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No bull here, just cheap drinks, great food and friendly regulars who appreciate the Garcia family, which also founded the beloved Mexico City Lounge and is now on a third generation at El Toro. The decor boasts velvet paintings, paneling and an enormous TV in the corner; the menu is slightly less elaborate, featuring basics […]
When an online review tried to dim the glow of this bar by calling it “Satanic,” owners and industry vets Lexi Healy and Veronica Ramos embraced the accusation, leaning in with enthusiastic irreverence. All things weird are welcome – and encouraged. Along with a selection of both tiki and other libations, expect the unexpected: Odes […]
This bar on a prime corner spot in RiNo is located in a building that started life a century ago as a drugstore, then housed various incarnations before it became Phil’s Place in 2002. In 2018, it was taken over by a group of bar pros who changed the name but kept its spirit intact, […]
It could be easy to miss this subterranean cocktail lounge when visiting busy Larimer Square; its door decal gives away no secrets, but the words “cocktail lounge” can be seen in the transom window above, along with a neon sign shaped like a Monstera leaf. Upon entering, guests descend a stairwell decorated with globe pendant […]
Phil and Erika Zierke opened an instant classic when they invited guests into the Englewood Grand in 2016. You won’t find any long-winded menus, fussy small plates or a chemist’s closet of beakers and dropper bottles to confound you. Instead, it’s just a straightforward bar where you can order your drink of choice and soak […]
In 2022, Weston Scott and Shannon Lavelle debuted this concept, which takes a different approach to craft beer drinking in Denver. The taproom is a place for beer nerds to dive into tastes from around the country without having to leave the city; it hosts a rotating lineup of breweries, one at a time. Ephemeral […]
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Vinyl records line the wall at this spot, where music is a central part of the experience. Influenced by the Japanese kissa, ESP has a cozy, almost homey feel and a menu that offers everything from comforting teas and coffee to highballs and a rotating selection of natural wines. This is a quiet escape room […]
This bar is named for the myotonic goats whose muscles stiffen when they’re surprised, causing the animals to occasionally fall over. But don’t expect goat-inspired decor: This is a low-key neighborhood spot through and through, and it delivers stiff drinks in an old building that’s held great casual hangouts for decades. A comfortable joint where […]
Tucked away in Globeville in a space that looks totally unassuming from the outside, this bar is a cool and quirky secret escape filled with plants and mismatched furniture. Before Fort Greene debuted in 2015, the address was home to divey favorite Crash 45, and before that the White Owl, and before that the Portulaca […]
This bright, plant-filled space in Riverfront Park is the perfect place to meet friends for coffee and conversation by day and for cocktails and relaxation by night. The cocktail options are divided by spirit type, so it’s easy to decide what to order, whether it’s a whiskey night (go for the Old Fashioned) or you’re […]
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Launched by veteran Denver barmen Adam Hodak and Alex Lerman in early 2021 after many pandemic-related delays, the L is a straightforward, low-key place to get a damn good drink. There’s no food on site (though there’s plenty to be found nearby), and the cocktail list is smartly succinct – but every single option is […]
While the patio outside the Lakeview Lounge has a prime view of Sloan’s Lake, Sheridan Boulevard and the Denver skyline, those who love authentic dives will be more captivated by the view inside. The Lakeview is a weathered, classic saloon that time forgot. Clearly a drinker’s haven in an increasingly upscale area, the dimly lit […]
After a long run at 255 South Broadway, the Barker Lounge relocated near the Santa Fe Arts District, and Li’l Devils took over the Broadway spot in late 2012. The building was spruced up inside and out, giving it a classier feel, but Lil’ Devils is still a low-key, comfortable lounge that caters to both […]