Must-see nightlife in Denver

  • Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery

    Denver

    Infinite Monkey surprises with its sophisticated wines, made on site, using mostly grapes from Colorado's western slope. It surprises again by serving…

  • DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 28: Sean Cassidy, of Black Shirt Brewing, pours a beer for a customer on September 28, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.The craft beer industry is a $1 billion engine in Colorado's economy. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

    Black Shirt Brewing Co

    Denver

    Artisanal brewers create the all-red-ale menu at the popular BSB; ales take anywhere from two months to three years to brew. So careful are they with the…

  • Crema Coffee House

    Denver

    Noah Price, a clothing designer turned coffee impresario, takes his job seriously, selecting, brewing and pouring Denver’s absolute-best coffee. The…

  • Williams & Graham

    Denver

    Denver's top speakeasy looks like an old Western bookstore, but ask for a seat and the cashier pushes a wall of books and leads you deeper into the era…

  • Great Divide Brewing Company

    Denver

    This excellent local brewery does well to skip the same old burger menu and fancy digs to keep its focus on what it does best: crafting exquisite beer…

  • Stem Ciders

    Denver

    Stem Ciders is all about craft cider. Think dry, complex, nuanced, not the sugary stuff your cousin brings to BBQs. The barrel-lined walls, garage doors…

  • Goed Zuur

    Denver

    This stylish but welcoming pub serves only sour beers and wild ales – possibly the only such taproom in the country. Grab a stool at the long copper…

  • Ratio Beerworks

    Denver

    In a spacious warehouse with a peppy mid-mod feel, Ratio Beerworks has quality brews, an upbeat crowd and plenty of indoor and patio seating. It’s a good…

  • Linger

    Denver

    This rambling LoHi complex sits in the former Olinger mortuary. Come nighttime, they black out the 'O' and it just becomes Linger. There's an interesting…

  • Crú

    Denver

    This classy Larimer Sq wine bar is decked out in wine labels and glassware, with dim lighting and gentle music. It looks so bespoke it’s surprising to…

  • First Draft

    Denver

    Young and hopping, this is a great place to sample craft beers, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Instead of a bartender, there’s a line of 20-plus taps…

  • Crimson Room

    Denver

    A nondescript red door near the corner of Larimer and 14th Sts leads down to this hidden cocktail lounge with cozy couches and velvet booths you just sink…

  • Recess Beer Garden

    Denver

    A huge patio with leafy trees, picnic tables and a community garden is the centerpiece of Recess. A locals hangout with a chilled-out vibe, this is where…

  • Falling Rock Tap House

    Denver

    High fives and hollers punctuate the scene when the Rockies triumph and beer drinkers file in to forget an afternoon of drinking Coors at the ball park…

  • Thin Man Tavern

    Denver

    The Thin Man is a damn sight more stylish than most neighborhood taverns. It’s decked out in all kinds of Catholic art and crosses, red string lights…

  • Finn's Manor

    Denver

    Finn's has got it right. Give folks strong drinks and good food fast and they'll come. The concept: a small bar with a huge patio that has a variety of…

  • La Rumba

    Denver

    Denver's most popular Latin dance club gets its merengue (and salsa and reggaeton and bachata) on every weekend, with DJs Thursday and Friday and live…

  • Tracks

    Denver

    Denver's best gay dance club has an 18+ night on Thursday, and Friday drag shows. There's a definite pretty-boy focus, with good music and a scene to…

  • Matchbox

    Denver

    Located in the ever-hip RiNo art district, this hole-in-the-wall appeals to the thick-glasses and blue-jeans crowd. Daily drink specials always include a…

  • Ace

    Denver

    The best ping-pong bar in Denver. Come here for fun tournaments, hipster sightings, decent food and a raucous indoor-outdoor party that takes you deep…

  • XBar

    Denver

    Two stories of madness, with your typical gay anthems and a patio. XBar brings in a younger crowd and is an LGBTQ 'it' spot.

  • Wynkoop Brewing Co

    Denver

    Wynkoop’s Rail Yard is this brewery's most celebrated red ale, and beer fans file into the spacious brewpub to knock it back while tossing darts, shooting…

  • Sputnik

    Denver

    The Sputnik does it all – it’s simultaneously a plucky brunch spot, a neighborhood dive bar and an excellent place for espresso. Still, it’s never more…

  • ink!

    Denver

    This Aspen-based roaster has a convenient location on 16th St between the Convention Center and State Capitol building. While it lacks the atmosphere of…

  • Corner Office

    Denver

    The cheery sensibility of this excellent retro-style lounge is demonstrated in the wall of clocks frozen at 5pm and waggish menu of cocktails (‘the…

  • Church

    Denver

    There’s nothing like ordering a stiff drink inside a cathedral built in 1865. Yes, this club, which draws a young and diverse crowd, is in a former house…

  • Milk

    Denver

    Dance floors get packed at Milk, where goth rules and industrial and '80s tie for second. Plenty of pleather booths give you a place to catch your breath…

  • Horseshoe Lounge

    Denver

    This neighborhood lounge-bar is totally laid back with couches and cozy chairs, a couple of booths, a pool table and dartboards. There's a full bar…

  • Denver Wrangler

    Denver

    Though it attracts an amiable crowd of gay male professionals after work, it becomes Denver’s premiere pick-up bear scene on weekends. Three levels and…

  • Bar Standard

    Denver

    From the sleek deco interior to the DJ roster, Bar Standard is an inimitable gem in Denver’s nightclub scene. It’s ice cold without the attitude and when…

  • My Brother’s Bar

    Denver

    Classic rock and roll, lacquered booths and tables made from old wood barrels greet you inside Denver’s oldest bar. Grab a seat on the leafy patio if it’s…

  • Beta Nightclub

    Denver

    This huge club changes musical flavors like fashionable boutique sneakers. The best parties go off in the interior Beatport lounge, sending au courant…

  • Common Grounds

    Denver

    Hidden on the ground floor of an office tower on the corner of Wazee and 17th St, Common Grounds is hands down the most pleasant cafe in the downtown area…

  • Punch Bowl Social

    Denver

    This adult mega-entertainment-plex has ping-pong, bowling, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, Galaga…even marbles (free if you bring your own), plus plenty of…

  • Nallen’s

    Denver

    Nallen’s is a venerable Irish pub, and since opening in 1992 it's been the go-to place for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. Happy hour is from 2pm to…

  • Charlie’s

    Denver

    The quintessential Denver gay cowboy bar gets Brokeback on two dance floors (there's a non-country room for you city fellows). The nightly line-dancing…

  • BoyzTown

    Denver

    This gay strip club (down to their Marky Mark's) is kind of trashy, but fun for sure. Shows start at 10pm.