Bars I Like

jake daly

Nob Hill

Nob Hill Inn a fixture on Colfax. In the early days, politicos would man the corner booths where the tables were equipped with phones so they could get a call when they were needed back at the Capitol. And then there were the ’90s, when Colfax was arguably at its worst

and prostitution and the drug trade ran the streets. These days, it’s a somewhat different world, but it’s the same Nob Hill. It’s been a constant for a long time, and that’s only one of the reasons most Denver residents have a Nob Hill story. -- westword

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with the classic colfax dive Squire has a stage and is a place for cheap drinks and to plan your night –the night might begin and end at the squire.

THE SQUIRE LOUNGE

Colfax & Williams

the squire lounge

the squire lounge

dim dark and with a popular patio it hosts some cheep beer in what used to be a Women’s Auxilliary back in the post-war days, or was it prewar? Who cares, they uncovered the mural during a renovation.

715 East 26th Ave

4p-2a Famous Original J’s window on the patio serves pizza by the slice or whole. The menu even offers vegan ricotta and mozzarella. Also available, Grandmastyle pizza served in a deep-dish square style until 12a

a neighborhood bar in the heart of 5 Points trying to preserve a piece of Welton history.

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carioca cafe

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A place where denver’s bands get their start. its over a hundred years old and seemingly out of place downtown, but then Denver downtown used to be different 20 years ago

denver’s diviest dive. they say Mr. T once drank there. Or at least Westword did.

The New Carioca Cafe, better known as Bar Bar, is a storied downtown bar and entertainment venue featuring punk and metal bands from all over the country.

// We give a shit about supporting the local art scene because we’ve existed in Five Points for over 100 years.

one of the best places to see a show in denver; punk, metal, alternative, country, and anything in between or mixture there of.

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A south broadway staple for over 20 years Hi-Dive is great to drop in and see people and see who’s playing on their chalkboard of events

Countless local bands got their start at this dive bar in the historic Baker neighborhood on South Broadway. // Hi-Dive prides itself on its excellent sound and character, hosting local shows and touring acts all year round.

the hi-dive at 7 south

A neighborhood Oasis on the edge of Uptown. “We may look classy on the outside but on the inside, we’re an $8 beer and shot all day every day!”

New to 17th Street a comfortable neighborhood dining spot. Amazingly high quality food and a place to take a date. Casual place that you will feel comfortable dressed up or dressed down.

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The Lion’s Lair is Denver’s oldest consistently operating independent music venue, beginning as the Playboy Club in the 1930s, then the Aladdin Lounge from 1936 until 1967 when it was bought and rechristened after then-owner Jim Lyons. providing live music to the city of Denver since the early ‘90s,

hosting past and future legends like Mike Watt (Minutemen, Secondmen, fireHose), John Doe (X), Jonathan Richman (Modern Lovers), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Flipper, The Blasters, The Black Keys, Andrew Bird, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Apples In Stereo, 16 Horse Power, and many more.

A popular ecclectic bar frequented by young professionals and those who are too shy to go to a real Denver dive decorated with loads of crosses and pictures of Jesus just because.

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large selection of taps and rotating specials from beers to cocktails.

Thin Man