Reader: We Can Have Cafes With Cats Inside But Not Dogs Outside

Happy Martin Luther King Day! After the Marade, which kicks off this morning in City Park, you should have plenty of time to enjoy the good weather, maybe sit on a patio in the January sunshine and have a brew or two. Some of those patios will even encourage you...

By Patricia Calhoun

January 19, 2015

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Happy Martin Luther King Day! After the Marade, which kicks off this morning in City Park, you should have plenty of time to enjoy the good weather, maybe sit on a patio in the January sunshine and have a brew or two. Some of those patios will even encourage you to bring your pooch. But if you're thinking of heading to the Bark Bar, think again: The year-old spot closed last week, dogged by Denver zoning issues.

Says Sam:

This place was the best. I guess we can have cafés with cats sleeking around the tables and food but not dogs outside. Sigh.

But some people won't miss the Bark Bar. Says Darnell24:

Remember that idiot in college who always brought his dog to all the parties? At least this bar allowed them to congregate there.

Did you visit the Bark Bar? Where will you (with or without pet) be drinking today?

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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