Denver Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Denver.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Denver! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Denver has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Denver. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Denver offers over 57 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
54thirty Rooftop
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.6 stars from 2620 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1475 California St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Death & Co Denver
Highly rated Cafe in Denver with 4.6 stars from 1679 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 1280 25th St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Cafe cuisine
Williams & Graham
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.6 stars from 2152 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 3160 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Union Lodge No.1
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.8 stars from 1170 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1543 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Cruise Room
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.7 stars from 298 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1600 17th St CO, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Tom's Watch Bar - Coors Field
Highly rated American in Denver with 4.9 stars from 7214 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1601 19th St Unit 100, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic American cuisine
Bedlam
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.9 stars from 212 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1516 Wazee St # A, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Mystic Lounge
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.9 stars from 81 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 921 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Semiprecious
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.9 stars from 101 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 2839 W 44th Ave Ste 101, Denver, CO 80211, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Yacht Club
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.7 stars from 312 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Seven Grand
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.6 stars from 816 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1855 Blake St Suite 160, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Thin Man
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.6 stars from 648 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 2015 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
Temple Nightclub Denver
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 3.8 stars from 1000 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1136 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Milk Bar
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.2 stars from 765 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1037 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Church Nightclub
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 3.7 stars from 1119 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1160 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
XSO Night Club
Highly rated International in Denver with 4.6 stars from 166 reviews.
📍 500 16th Street Mall #322 3rd Floor, 3rd Floor, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Mockingbird
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.5 stars from 134 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 2737 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Black Box
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.6 stars from 1256 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 314 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Scarlett's Cabaret Denver
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.7 stars from 989 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 4451 E Virginia Ave, Denver, CO 80246, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Grizzly Rose
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.3 stars from 3409 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 5450 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80216, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Club Vinyl
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 3.2 stars from 787 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1082 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Larimer Lounge
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.5 stars from 1291 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Highly rated International in Denver with 4.9 stars from 63120 reviews.
📍 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
Highly rated International in Denver with 4.6 stars from 2818 reviews.
📍 2637 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Two Moons Music Hall
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.7 stars from 134 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 2944 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Larimer Lounge
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.5 stars from 1291 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Summit
Highly rated International in Denver with 4.5 stars from 3215 reviews.
📍 1902 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Lost Lake Lounge
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.5 stars from 793 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 3602 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Hi-Dive
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.5 stars from 771 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 7 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80223, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Mission Ballroom
Highly rated International in Denver with 4.7 stars from 6751 reviews.
📍 4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Salt Water Social
Highly rated Seafood in Denver with 4.7 stars from 2998 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 201 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Seafood cuisine
STK Steakhouse
Highly rated Steakhouse in Denver with 4.4 stars from 6035 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 1550 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Steakhouse cuisine
Stout Street Social
Highly rated American in Denver with 4.3 stars from 3312 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1400 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic American cuisine
Yard House
Highly rated American in Denver with 4.4 stars from 6287 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1555 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic American cuisine
Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar
Highly rated American in Denver with 4.3 stars from 1192 reviews.
📍 1435 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic American cuisine
Punch Bowl Social
Highly rated Restaurant in Denver with 4.2 stars from 4528 reviews.
📍 65 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Stellar Jay
Highly rated Restaurant in Denver with 4 stars from 214 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Appaloosa Grill
Highly rated Bar in Denver with 4.3 stars from 3156 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 535 16th St Mall #110, Denver, CO 80202, USA
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
RISE Comedy - Denver Comedy, Improv, Stand Up and Sketch - Full Bar
Laugh the night away at this popular Denver comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Denver Comedy Lounge
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Denver venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Denver Improv
Experience unforgettable entertainment at this Denver venue, offering shows and performances for all tastes.
- •Book tickets online in advance
- •Check show duration and intermissions
- •Arrive early to find parking
- •Review venue policies before attending
- •Check for package deals
Denver Comedy Underground
Laugh the night away at this popular Denver comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Comedy Works
Laugh the night away at this popular Denver comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
The Clocktower Cabaret
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Denver venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Milk Bar
Explore Denver's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
54thirty Rooftop
Explore Denver's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Flight Club Denver
Explore Denver's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
The Clocktower Cabaret
Explore Denver's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Coyote Ugly
Explore Denver's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
F1 Arcade Denver
Explore Denver's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Denver varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Denver range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Denver offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Denver cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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