Bar entertainment in Denver
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Beatrice & Woodsley
The menu of small plates is whimsical (like the corn-fed scallop – a scallop served with toasted cornbread and spicy slaw) and brunch here is the fanciest on S Broadway, but it’s the cocktails that kill us. The Europa ’51 exemplifies their artistry, combining gin, cynar, apple juice, citrus pepper tincture (whatever that is) and orange.
Beatrice and Woodsley is also the most artfully designed dining room in Denver. Chainsaws are buried into the wall to support shelves, there's an aspen growing through the back of the dining room and the feel is that of a mountain cabin being elegantly reclaimed by nature.
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Sputnik
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 fun than when there’s a show next door at the Hi-Dive and the indie rockers spill over for strong pours and a seat in the old school photo booth.
If spending a long night of drinks, snacks, and rock and roll still isn't enough for you, the long-running ‘Hangover Brunch’ does it right, with spicy Bloody Marys and lots of ragged morning-after style.
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Thin Man Tavern
The Thin Man is a damn sight more stylish than most neighborhood taverns; it's decked out in all kinds of old Catholic paintings, and vintage lampshades cast the place in a warm, sentimental glow. Since a local magazine named it among the best low-key singles' spots in the city, the crowd is looking a bit more stylish too.
In addition to a good beer selection and stiff drinks, it also hosts free art films in the basement-level Ubisububi Room and, in the summer, show classics flicks outside in the parking lot.
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Appaloosa Bar & Grill
It’s tricky to find a place on the Mall with a local feel, but plank floors, nightly local bands, and kindly bartenders give the employee-owned Appaloosa a unique environment. There’s not whiff of the plastic corporate venture of other nearby bar-and-grill joints. With a killer hummus plate and two daily happy hours (2pm to 6pm and 10pm to midnight) you’ll wobble out satisfied.
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Croc's Mexican Bar & Grill
This bar and grill is central to the Market St stumble, a cavernous space that turns out passable Mexican food in brawny portions and pipes in big-screened sports from every corner of the world. When the party goes off, winsome waitresses stomp down the bar pouring tequila down patron's throats under the glassy gaze of Hal, a giant stuffed alligator.
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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. Order bottle service, sit back and melt into the party.
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Sing Sing
This lively dueling piano bar is very popular with bachelorette parties. Sing Sing fills quickly; arrive around 6:30pm to score a table near the pianos. It's pretty noisy (don't expect much talking) but the atmosphere is fun. Song requests are taken (usually accompanied by $5), but many folks request the same songs.
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Mezcal
Sure they serve food, but we won't to lie – we come here to drink. They have a bundle of tequilas (though, strangely, not much mezcal) and the margaritas pack a punch. After a few and you will inhale the $1 tacos, which are available after 10pm. It's a great place warm up before a show at the Blue Bird Theater.
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Falling Rock Tap House
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. There are – count 'em – 75 beers on tap and the bottle list has almost 150. With all the local favorites this is the place to drink beer Downtown.
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Larimer Lounge
This dive is a proving ground for acts from across the indie rock spectrum – last time we checked in metal heads in clown makeup were sound checking. With shows seven nights a week, it's a reliable bet for upcoming locals and good touring indie acts. There's also a patio to escape from the noise.
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Lost Lake Lounge
According to the guys behind the bar, the photobooth in the back has 'seen more action than the Whitesnake tour bus.' This is one of the million reasons we love Denver's newest hipster magnet. Cheap drinks, a crackling fire and prowling 20-somethings in vintage tees are a few more.
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My Brother's Bar
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 nice outside. The bar is on a popular cycle path, and has been a local institution since it opened.
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Mynt Lounge
This place offers one of the best happy hours in town – from 3pm to 9pm the martinis are around $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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