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  1. Charlie's

    Who says Colorado is a straight state? There are masses - predominantly male - at this friendly place who would happily contest that. Shoot some pool, croon a tune in the karaoke lounge, jabber around one of the bars or get down to some music on the roomy dance floor.

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  2. Church

    There's nothing like ordering a stiff drink inside an old cathedral. Yes, this club, which draws a large and diverse crowd, is in a former house of the Lord. Lit by hundreds of alter candles and flashing blue strobe lights, the Church has three dance floors, a couple of lounges and even a sushi bar! Arrive before Friday through Sunday to avoid the cover charge.

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  3. Denver Center for the Performing Arts

    Occupying four city blocks, this complex is the world's second-largest performing-arts center. It hosts resident Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado, Denver Center Theater Company, Colorado Ballet and touring Broadway shows.

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  4. El Chapultepec

    This smoky little old-school joint hears some good tunes and attracts a diverse mix of people. It's a dedicated jazz venue where the music is the main focus, so just park yourself in an old vinyl booth and bop along. Local jazz bands take flight from the tiny stage nightly, where they're sometimes joined by a big name who has just happened to drop by.

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  5. Grizzly Rose

    This is one kick-ass honky-tonk, attracting real cowboys from as far as Cheyenne - the Country Music Association (CMA) has called it the best country bar in America. If you've never experienced line dancing, there's no better place to put on the boots, grab the Stetson and let loose. Just north of the city limits off I-25 (you'll have to drive or cab it), the Grizzly is famous for bringing in huge industry stars - Willie Nelson, Lee Ann Rimes - and only charging around US$10 per ticket.

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  7. Jet Lounge

    Designed to blend into the Jet Hotel's lobby, this lounge is the place to see and be seen in Denver. There is a bedroom-meets-house-party vibe - candles, cozy couches, a weekend DJ and lots and lots of beautiful people. Jet Lounge was a favorite with the Real World Denver housemates.

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  8. Mynt Lounge

    This offers one of the best happy hours in town - from to the martinis are just around US$3 , and there is a massive list to choose from. Mynt is a white-themed minimalist lounge with a very sexy vibe.

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  9. Sing Sing

    This lively dueling piano bar is very popular with bachelorette parties. Sing Sing fills quickly, arrive around to score a table near the pianos. It's pretty noisy (don't expect much talking) but the atmosphere is really fun. Song requests are taken (and usually accompanied by around US$5 ) but as many folks request the same songs, you could just sit back, sip from the famous Long Island ice-tea buckets and listen. Beware when drunken brides-to-be get up on stage to dance.

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  10. Wynkoop Brewing Company

    We love the breezy ambience at the big Wyncoop, arguably the city's most rocking brewery. It offers an interesting selection of beers and more than 20 pool tables upstairs.

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