The Front Porch has long been known for a simple plan to get folks in the place. Every month, the bar publishes a calendar with different names on each day of the month (except Wednesdays), and if your name appears, head on in and you’ll drink free all night. While it gets a bit frat […]
Bars and Clubs in Denver
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Since opening in 2006, this hip, low-maintenance LoHi watering hole has attracted a large fan base of regulars, some of whom come in with their scooter clubs or kickball and hockey teams. It’s a neighborhood bar through and through; many of the patrons are locals or newcomers to the area. That said, the Highland attracts […]
For three decades, Shotgun Willie’s was housed in an unflashy little building next to the Glendale Target parking lot, entertaining the masses as only Shotgun Willie’s can. But in 2013, the owners of the gentlemen’s club decided to replace the droopy old digs with firmer ones. Set back from the street, the new building is […]
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 […]
Perhaps the best feature of the Tavern Downtown is its massive rooftop patio, a broad space that features expansive views of downtown and the Front Range. During mealtimes — including weekend brunch — a menu of bar-food classics is available for the groups that sit at tables outside and in, usually partaking in daytime drinking […]
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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 […]
The Clocktower Cabaret has been delighting audiences for more than eleven years with its beautiful European-style decor, variety entertainment, and top notch hospitality. Located in in the heart of downtown Denver, the variety nightclub is nestled beneath the historic Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower building. Denver’s showcase venue for live performances and your destination for […]
To find this hidden basement bar amid the hustle and bustle of Larimer Street, patrons must go down a steep, narrow staircase that’s often cramped with people, making for a tricky trek if you’re tipsy. But you’ll be rewarded for the effort by a place that’s been a go-to RiNo hangout for nearly two decades, […]
Attached to the Celtic Tavern, Delaney’s Bar is a bit more relaxed than its neighbor next door. While elements of the Celtic Tavern might scream “Irish pub,” Delaney’s whispers it. Delaney’s is the more spacious of the two, making it an easy fix if the Celtic is packed. Both places sport leather chairs and fireplaces, […]
LoDo partiers looking to start a night strong will find their gateway to blackout at Jackson’s, which features a $10 all-you-can-drink deal for women ($20 for men) on Friday nights. Hordes of twenty-somethings and baseball-game-goers pack the bar and vast rooftop patio, putting down Coors Light, well vodka and Jim Beam with a vengeance while […]
One of the few full-fledged music venues in Lafayette, Nissi’s brings in a variety of local and national live acts most nights of the week, offering everything from jazz and rock to a cappella, comedy and cabaret. The intimate venue, which has a decent sound system and acoustics, is a classy spot for an evening […]
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Since alcohol put Golden on the map, it’s not surprising that one of the area’s best dive bars is located in this town. Bar fans have been living it up at the Ace-Hi since Leo Stillman purchased the old Opera House restaurant on historic Washington Avenue and opened the bar back in 1961. Leo’s son, […]
The moniker of this Greenwood Village bar pretty much sums up the place. The Sportsbook prides itself on showing just about every sporting event on its multiple flat-screen TVs (and projection screen), whether it’s football, hockey, basketball, baseball, rugby or UFC fights, and it’s one of the few spots in the Denver Tech Center area […]
While the number of Irish bars in Denver has dwindled over the years, the Rover is still going strong. Open since 2005, it’s the perfect place to catch a Saturday-afternoon buzz, preferably kicked off with a proper pint of Guinness. On cold winter days, the comfy pub offers refuge, while its rooftop patio beckons when […]
First opened in an old goat shed by two University of Colorado professors in 1979, the Boulder Beer Company is the oldest microbrewery in Colorado. At their Pub — a full-service restaurant — you can choose from a long list of menu items accompanied by suggested beer pairings. Try the half-pound Buff burger (all natural; […]
One of Denver’s prime spots for Tejano and New Mexico music, a lot of folks come to Rick’s Tavern to dance, which might be why the dance floor takes up most of the space in the place. Owned and run by Rick Garcia, it’s a lively spot on Saturdays and Sundays (the only nights the […]
When Rock Island closed in 2006 after a long, legendary run, it left a big hole in the gothic and industrial communities. And while there are still rumors that the Island will start up again one day, it’s probably not going to happen anytime soon. In the meantime, for those who frequented the legendary 15th […]
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Known by townies as “the local cure,” the Holiday Bar is a relatively undiscovered treasure in downtown Morrison. Bikers know about it — you’ll often find them packing the bar on weekends to indulge in the cheap beer, strong drinks and live music the Holiday has to offer. The venue includes an expansive smoker-friendly patio […]
Notorious for its dancing-on-the-bar female bartenders, made famous by the movie of the same name, the Denver branch of the New York institution doesn’t disappoint. For those looking for some eye candy to augment their booze, this noisy joint is always lively.
The comfort food served at the West End Tavern is what would result if a fast-moving drunken picnic crashed headlong into a great neighborhood bar, with beach food and backyard barbecue tangling up with lawn-fete classics and powerful drinks. We’re talking sautéed greens and deviled eggs, roast-pork sandwiches, roast chicken and alcoholic root-beer floats — […]
Nallen’s Irish Pub opened in 1992 and was a neighborhood mainstay long before other bars invaded the 1400 block of Market Street. The family-operated, no-frills spot feels more like an authentic Irish pub than a trendy LoDo bar. Since Nallen’s isn’t overwhelmed with a lot of TVs showing sporting events, it’s easier to concentrate on […]