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Reader: Cities Need to Evolve and Change or They Die

By Westword Readers

Aug 3, 2025

Like other bars and businesses along Colfax, the Velvet Banjo is singing a sad song these days.

Bannock Street Garage's Beer-Shot-Cigarette Combo Extinguished...for Now

By Catie Cheshire

Aug 3, 2025

Denver Bluegrass Bar Fears for Future Amid Colfax Construction

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 1, 2025

Lack of foot traffic, parking and more has businesses on the edge of their seats.

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in July

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 31, 2025

More than two dozen eateries opened in July, including BearLeek and Denver's first Teocalli Cocina. And the Bucksnort came back!

The Best Denver Bars With Live Music

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 30, 2025

There's nothing like sipping on your favorite drink while listening to some excellent live music.

Reader: Add Cap City to the Depressing List of My Old Hangouts Closing

By Westword Readers

Jul 27, 2025

Cap City Tavern, which is closing tonight, rated Mayor Mike Johnston's State of the City speech.

Colorado Saloon Ranks in Top 25 Most Historic Hotel Bars List

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 24, 2025

No, it's not at the Oxford or the Brown Palace. And it's not even that historic. But we'll still raise a glass!

Method & Muse Puts Inspiration From the Plate into the Bottle

By Gabe Toth

Jul 24, 2025

“We made fourteen traditional vodka cocktails and then made the exact same cocktails with gin."

On the Rocks: Mayor Mike Johnston Will Get Behind the Bar at Satire Tonight

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 23, 2025

Can a guest bartending gig by the mayor help smooth the bumps of Colfax construction?

Last Call: Cap City Tavern Closing July 27

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 21, 2025

Mayor Mike Johnston shared the sad news in his State of the City speech.

Hey Kiddo Invites You to "Walk With Us"

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 21, 2025

The hippest Id Est Restaurant Group eatery on Tennyson Street looks out over the Berkeley neighborhood.

First Look: RiNo’s Rose & Thorn Is a Tale of Two Bars

By Antony Bruno

Jul 15, 2025

“Conceptually, what we’re doing is blending a supper club and cocktail lounge meets pool lounge."

Reader: Denver's History Runs Through Its Beloved, Bygone Bars. Drink Up!

By Westword Readers

Jul 14, 2025

So many of this city's favorite watering holes have issued last call. They're gone...but not forgotten.

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Bucksnort, Arvada Beer Garden Start Pouring

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 12, 2025

While there were some wins, the Giggling Grizzly is gone and TRVE Brewing has last call today.

Drink Up: The Legendary Bucksnort Saloon Is Back!

By Skyler McKinley

Jul 11, 2025

Whether you’re from here, new here or just visiting, to say you’ve seen the “real Colorado,” you must see the Bucksnort.

The Height Report: Halo Is Now Denver's Highest Rooftop Bar

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 10, 2025

Hunting for a place to catch the full moon tonight? Hello, Halo.

Tiki Tacky Culture Captured in New Documentary Showing at Mayan

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 8, 2025

"We heard something to the effect of...none of this would have happened if it wasn't for Don the Beachcomber."

The Five Bygone Denver Bars We Miss the Most

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 8, 2025

Everyone has their favorite watering holes in Denver. But lately, some of our go-to's have dried up.

The Best Dive Bars in Metro Denver

By Westword Staff

Jul 7, 2025

Drink Up: It's National Dive Bar Day!

Big Changes at Bierstadt Lagerhaus in RiNo, Including Can't-Miss Patio

By Ryan Pachmayer

Jul 7, 2025

Fans of the iconic upstairs bar don’t need to fret – a replica, complete with white tiles, was built downstairs.

Bars

Oskar Blues Has New Food Menu in Longmont

Longtime Denver Dive Bar Closing This Weekend

Bars

Oskar Blues Has New Food Menu in Longmont

Longtime Denver Dive Bar Closing This Weekend

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