Mishawaka Amphitheatre

Mishawaka Amphitheatre is situated on the banks of the Poudre River, not too far from Fort Collins. Know to locals as the Mish, it can hold about 750 people and is an intimate outdoor venue overlooking both the river and the Rocky Mountains. The Mish hosts a variety of national and local acts, including a […]

Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que

Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que is a Colorado-based chain started by out-of-state transplants, Mike Fernandez, Ben Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy, who met at the University of Alabama and opened up a carry-out barbecue joint at the base of Vail Mountain during the 2002-03 ski season. That little spot has grown into more than a dozen restaurants across […]

The Monkey Bar

With cheap drinks, sticky floors and a decided lack of frills, Monkey Bar, the Santa Fe art district’s premier dive, has been a constant in the rapidly changing neighborhood. Although the bar doesn’t host any official leagues, patrons can partake in a plethora of games, most of which are free to play. Darts, billiards, ping-pong […]

The Monkey Barrel

Jimmy Nigg took over the former Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop space on Platte Street in 2013 and transformed it into the Monkey Barrel, which relocated to Tejon Street in 2016 after its former home was sold. The bar decor includes a Wreck-it-Ralph-themed liquor shelf, and each booth is outfitted with Nintendo 64 gaming consoles; there are […]

Morrison Holiday Bar

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 […]

Mozart’s Denver

In the 1800s, the original Mozart Hall was a social center and bar for German immigrants downtown. The bar, including the sign, moved to the Mayfair neighborhood in 1955. The Mo, as it’s known to regulars, was a favorite for decades before being rebranded as the Aqua Lounge for a time. But in 2016, new […]

Mynt Mojito Lounge

Public lounging is a nightly pastime at Mynt, where comfy couches cushion the well-tailored hides of LoDo loyalists. Live DJs spin the body electric every Thursday. Decorated to suit its name — the place is greener than Kermit — Mynt is mojitos-and-martini heaven. Several beer choices also augment a small food menu.

Nallen’s Irish Pub

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 […]

Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub

Irish-Australian bush ranger Edward “Ned” Kelly was hailed by some as a cold-blooded killer, while others considered him a folk hero and a symbol of Irish-Australian resistance against oppression by the British ruling class. Whatever the case, folks celebrate him daily at this authentic Irish pub in downtown Littleton. While the intimate space can get […]

The New Climax Lounge

Climax Lounge celebrated its fortieth birthday in 2011 (around the time the name was changed to the New Climax Lounge), proving that time flies when you’re having fun. The joint has a colorful past: In the ’90s, as the Raven, it hosted punk-rock acts; the Fray and M. Ward have also played there. These days […]

Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Not only is the Newman Center for the Performing Arts a jewel box of a venue, with its three intimate performance spaces and elegant balconied plaza, but it also plays host to one of the finest college concert series in this or any other city. The building itself is a beauty, built for the ages […]

Next Door Lounge

After the short-lived Jazzmatazz Lounge closed, the space next to Limon Peruvian restaurant was renovated and transformed into the Next Door Lounge. Will Olson, one of the owners, wanted a place with cheap drinks, good food, a relaxing vibe and an unpretentious atmosphere. And that’s essentially what you get at this cozy neighborhood watering hole […]