Must-see nightlife in 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’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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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 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…

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…

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