College Inn

The College, as it’s affectionately known, has been in business since the Eisenhower administration and proudly wears such hard-earned longevity on its beer-stained sleeve. As the area around Eighth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard keeps getting shinier, the College Inn’s mom’s-basement-but-maybe-somebody-got-stabbed-there vibe stands out all the more. It’s got many characteristics of a dive, yes, but it’s also a dynamite sports bar, supplicating thirsty fans looking for just about any contest on its many TVs. The regulars keep showing up for cheap suds and solid pub grub, especially a green chile that goes toe-to-toe with many Denver legends.