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Drink Festive: Every Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Denver

By Molly MartinDecember 8, 2025

It’s go time for festive fun.

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Denver’s Newest Vinyl Bar Debuts Next to Mission Ballroom

By Sara RosenthalDecember 5, 2025

Its menu includes culinary-driven drinks named for familiar foods, like Papaya Salad and Banana Bread.

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Snag a 35-Cent Cocktail in Denver Today Only

By Molly MartinDecember 5, 2025

The deal is in honor of the end of Prohibition.

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Prohibition Was Repealed 92 Years Ago: Here’s Where to Celebrate

By Patricia CalhounDecember 5, 2025

When Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, Denver bars were ready. You can still drink at some of them.

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Amid a Struggling Market, Can Colorado’s Distilleries Make It?

By Gabe TothNovember 28, 2025

“I think the landscape will look quite a bit different in the next few years than it looks right now.”


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The Best Dive Bars in Metro Denver

By Westword StaffNovember 26, 2025

Raise a glass to these old-school saloons!

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Restored Colfax Motel Debuts With Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar

By Molly MartinNovember 24, 2025

There’s also a ’60s-inspired downstairs space dubbed Grandma’s Basement.

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Can Wine Bars Survive in Beer-Soaked Denver?

By Antony BrunoNovember 18, 2025

“People say Denver’s five years behind on a lot of things. But it has all the potential.”

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The Best Denver Bar for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign

By Gina ParkerNovember 17, 2025

Whether you’re a business-minded Capricorn, a mysterious Scorpio or an attention-loving Leo, there’s a Mile High watering hole for you.

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Fans Raise Millions for Local Brewery as It Plans Expansion

By Ryan PachmayerNovember 10, 2025

“We’re trying to bring back pride and glory to Colorado craft beer.”

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Sip Spooky: The Best Halloween Bars in Denver

By Molly MartinOctober 31, 2025

Creepy decor and creative cocktails await.

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Aurora Brewery Closing, Planning to Relocate After Two Decades

By Molly MartinOctober 30, 2025

“We’re filled with gratitude for the past and also excited for the future.”

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There’s a New Neighborhood Bar With Affordable Drinks on East Colfax

By Molly MartinOctober 29, 2025

“We’re not bringing a cocktail bar to Colfax— we’re bringing the Colfax spirit into a cocktail bar.”

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This Tiny Brewery Is Setting a Big Example for Success

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 24, 2025

Under new owners for the last four months, it’s expanded beyond beer.

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New Downtown Speakeasy Celebrates African Culture

By Molly MartinOctober 23, 2025

“We wanted to build something intimate, so it feels like we have a bar in the middle of a jungle.”

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Eat Up Havana: +57 Brings An Unapologetic Taste of Colombia and Venezuela

By Antony BrunoOctober 22, 2025

From the food, to the drinks, to the entertainment, this Aurora spot aims to be a home away from home.

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Arvada Debuts Drinking Zone Today, Denver Could Be Next

By Molly MartinOctober 20, 2025

Olde Town Arvada is celebrating with a community toast on Wednesday, October 22.

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Non-Profit’s Beer Stuck in Middle of Tax Dispute

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 20, 2025

The Hispanic Restaurant Association’s brew is trapped at Raices, which was seized for unpaid taxes.

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Parisian Champagne Bar Opening in Former Noble Riot Space

By Antony BrunoOctober 17, 2025

“I think the need right now is less explaining and education, and more evoking joy and bringing people together.”

The Tivoli Student Union on CU Denver's Auraria campus during a beautiful day in Colorado.

Quad Side Tavern Opens Today in Former Tivoli Brewing Space

By Gabe TothOctober 14, 2025

It’s the first phase of a post-brewery life for the space.

Downtown Mezcal Bar Closing Due to Slow Sales

Downtown Mezcal Bar Closing Due to Slow Sales

By M.G. MariniOctober 14, 2025

It’s the latest loss in the area behind Union Station, which has seen a lot of turnover.

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New Mezcal-Focused Listening Bar Brings the Party to Platte Street

New Mezcal-Focused Listening Bar Brings the Party to Platte Street

By Molly MartinOctober 13, 2025

It’s the latest project from La Diabla owner Jose Avila, and it’s like no other place in town.

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