This is a fun place to grab a beer and watch your favorite sports. There are plenty of televisions…read moreand they play the sound for the most relevant and local games. Their happy hour is buy one get one and last until 8 PM. There is also a nice patio space which is great for the warmer weather. The only downside of it is that it is right on Colfax so there can be unwelcome guests as you are enjoying your beverage. Overall though want to support this local gay bar!

This is a really fun place! Love the games they have to play and that the bartenders are friendly.read more

Fun bar with a good happy hour until 8:00 pm. Large patio to hang out with friends and ok music…read more They partner with a food service for folks that want a bite to eat. Upstairs has a decent sized dance floor in addition to the smaller floor on the first level. A variety of shows throughout the week offer's plenty of entertainment. One area of improvement would be a complete overhaul of the restrooms.

Waaaayy too clicky atmosphere! Two stars instead of 1 because the employees were pretty chill! But…read moreeveryone who didn't work there looked at me like I was unapproachable, all because I was dressed fabulous! (Usually am!) Only service complaint I have is how security handles IDs of trans men. Yes, that picture was me, my ID still says "F" and my dead name, still me, even though last time I got my picture taken for my ID was 2015, back when I was 245 lbs, and I am 179 lbs now, been online since!

Here for karaoke often on Sunday nights, really love it here! Very trans friendly (important for…read moreftms like myself), amazing staff, and pretty good drinks

I've always had a really great time here. Bartenders are kind and do a great job. I go early though…read moreso I am not sure about their night vibes. I'm a trans person and I've felt nothing but safe here. I'm only giving it 4 stars not because of the staff or the bar itself it's more towards the bathroom set up. Their happy hour is amazing!

I don't appreciate the foul language used in their "drag shows"…read more Every other word is F**k, Sh**t and Nig**r. It is insulting and it gets really, really old. When I go out in the evening, it would be great if the performers would stop being so "graceless". Show some dignity (for yourself) & towards our community. Please, Keep your racists, (unnecessarily) foul language and insulting comments to yourself. Venus, who performs on Tuesday evening is funny, beautiful and sings like a professional. I recommend her shows! 9-12:00 every Tuesday night. Everybody loves the Charlie's dancers! I agree. The dancers are terrific. This lip sinking, ghetto behavior speaks CLEARLY FOR WHAT IT IS: Classless, annoying and insulting. The only reason drag does well at Charlie's between 8-12:00 pm is because we all ARE WAITING FOR THESE SHOWS TO END...! (Do that crap downstairs!) Most of my friends just want to dance, and listen to the best DJs in Denver... with the BEST SOUND SYSTEM ON CAP HILL. FYI: THE STAFF @ CHARLIE'S CAN'T BE BEAT! Excellent service. The bar & bathrooms are spotless. The staff is ALWAYS Kind, respectful & adorable. The bar is being very well managed. The "entertainment" needs TO BE REFORMED. I feel the need to express these concerns about how "out of control and offensive" these shows have become. The drag queens are USUALLY drunk. I express my criticisms out loud, because my friends are too afraid of becoming "unwelcome" @ Charlie's (and/or) in the gay community. I probably won't be welcome back...but there it is. Make the entertainment a great evening for all of us and lets do some reflecting about how we present ourselves to the public. Thank you for your attention.

One of the better Charlie's I've been to in he country, and the best queer space in Denver. Great…read morevariety of events, different rooms with different vibes every night. Darts. Dancing lessons. Patio drinks. Tacos. You name it they have it. We love a mile high Charlie's

Always a great time. Awesome bartenders and a neighborhood vibe. In the heart of downtown on…read morecolfax. This bar used to be called prohibition. Pretty open minded crew, and welcoming to all. Subdays are arguably one of the best days to go as they typically have beer bust for stupid cheap. Unlimited beer or seltzer as do many other gay bars in the area. Buddies however, has a decent bar menu. The food is just enough of a variety to not feel skimped. Love it here.

The staff is great and so sweet and welcoming. My friend likes to watch football there so I just…read morego to hang out and try not to watch football.

Been ages since I've been out dancing. My friend invited me for his birthday celebration. With the…read morelure of VIP tickets and a ride to the club, I couldn't refuse. We found street parking and walked over. Metal detectors and ID check at the front. Of course something buzzed for me. Quick pat down and I was in. They have a coat check which is handy. Since my last time here it's been redone. Not surprising as that was years ago. So many rooms of fun and different styles of music. Lots of bars tucked everywhere so you can always buy a drink. And food trucks outside too. We wandered in the different rooms, enjoying a drink and looking at the merchandise for sale. So many talented vendors. The VIP tickets came with a settee and bubbly. We toasted my friend and enjoyed relaxing there between our . The gender neutral restrooms threw me off a little as the urinals are out in the open. I've been in ones with stalls but this was a first for me. The alley was cool as you can play games and eat at the food truck and drink at the bar. It was cold weather so we didn't stay long in the alley. Back inside for more dancing. Little platforms to dance on. And then dancers made an appearance on the main stage. What a fun night.

It was pretty sick. I definitely enjoyed it. Drinks werent too expensive and it has a really…read morepositive and energetic environment. What i will say is that this place definitely has an issue sith men who cant keep their hands to themselves as multiple of my friends were groped wothout consent and after we left we were approached multiple times by very drunk men one of whom started screaming at us and getting in our faces. I like this place a lot but if the manchild issue is always this bad i will be avoiding and i strongly recommend against anyone coming here alone.

This review is a bit different from my usual ones, but for good reason…read more This past Friday some friends and I attended the Jazz night in the Jungle room and loved it. We eventually transitioned to the Rose room so we could chat amongst ourselves. The space is large, with booths and tables spread out around the room. We initially made ourselves comfortable near the stage, but then quickly moved to a booth as it was larger and could accommodate the rest of our friends who planned to join us. I sat on the outer most side of the booth, with a good view of the rest of the room, and made awkward eye contact with a man, who then continued to stare me down. He then approached our table, became increasingly combative and aggressive, claiming the table was his and honestly, just seemed to be looking to fight. I write this review not to dog on the crowd, but rather remark on how safe the staff and other patrons made us feel during this encounter. We held our own, eventually insisting this distraught individual leave us alone, all the while the barista at the coffee bar watched vigilantly, using hand signals to ensure we felt safe. Another table began recording the encounter, which I think further deterred the man from his verbal assault on our group. I've experienced similar at other bars and have been left feeling more scared, but because of the way the community at the Pearl stood beside us, felt regulated after the encounter, and continued to enjoy my night. My only note is that they should lower the cost of wine by the glass, or get bigger glasses! I can purchase the same brands by the bottle at the grocery store for the cost of a glass here. I'll definitely be back

I was invited by a friend to check this place out--she mentioned it was a new lesbian bar. When I…read moresaw the address, I realized it was the old Mercury Café, which I've never been a fan of due to the parking and the general area. Had I known beforehand, I probably wouldn't have come. That said, I was surprised to actually find parking not too far away. I did pass a few questionable characters on my walk over, and I hoped my car would still be there when I got back. Once inside, I met up with my friend. Like others have mentioned, the music in the main bar area was extremely loud--too loud to hold a conversation. It was crowded, and people kept bumping into each other, but to be fair, everyone was respectful about it. No one seemed to be doing it with bad intentions. The line at the bar was chaotic, but once I finally got up there, the bartenders were super friendly and attentive. We eventually made our way to the adjoining room, and it was a completely different vibe--much quieter and more relaxed. We could actually talk. I decided to order food. One server--tall, with black hair and torn fishnets--told me I had to order at the bar. But another server, much more accommodating, let me order from her directly and took great care of us. I ordered the patty melt, and it was surprisingly good--definitely better than what the Mercury Café used to offer (which was strictly vegetarian). Ultimately, though, I don't think I'll be returning. The noise level in the main bar was just too much, and the overall environment felt uncomfortable to me. Yes, it's a bar, but the acoustics in that building are rough for the kind of crowd they attract. I did notice they host various classes upstairs, which could be a cool draw for some people--just not quite enough to get me back.

Stopped in for a few drinks since we were in the neighborhood for an event. Casual Lounge is a…read morecasual neighborhood bar where regulars hang out. The bartender/owner was very welcoming. Most customers were seated at the u-shaped bar deep in conversation with their friends. Love that the cheap but strong drinks come with colorful bendy straw. Plenty of fun signs and decor adorn the walls, including an old private parking sign, street signs, bar mirrors, and steer horns.

Just your every day, local, very chill bar that pours strong drinks and has a very nice bartender…read more Grabbed a quick drink here with a friend before another event in the area. Lots to look at on the walls here as there is a variety of items that are simply bizarre making one wonder what the history of the item is. Cheap drinks and people watching is always on the menu here at Casual Lounge.

Gay bars are on the decline but this one has that shabby, fun locals only feel That we all Long for…read morein gay bars. We came here on Friday night at 6pm for RPDR all stars showing with family. The bar had just opened and it was quiet. Lots of tvs. Fun bartenders and unassuming prices make this a good choice. Wine was cheap and so was the fireball and vodka. Imagine that, cheap Fireball... By 7pm it was a big crowd and fun energy was happening. On our way out we had to have some taqueria style tacos from Tacos Martin then went back in to chow down and watch this week's episode of RPDR replayed at 7:30. I'm not a gay bar aficionado but I know what I'm comfortable with and what feels fun and this is it. Kitty corner across the street is the brother bar Trade. Haven't been there but it's a local fave too.

The staff is nice. The people are fun. And they have a plethora of song options for karaoke.read more

Wednesday nights are fantastic at Barfly!…read more Every other Wednesday, there is a live, free comedy show in the bar area starting at 8pm. The Wednesdays that are not comedy nights are live TV Game Show nights where you can play Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, etc. for free and win silly prizes. This also starts at 8pm. These are super fun events to just drop by after a movie at Alamo.

So, funny thing . . . I had been wanting to write a review of Barfly for a few years. But, my…read morebrain kept having me entering "Bar Fly" (two words), and it could not be found on Yelp. So, with no check-ins, I never received a "write a review" reminder. One of those oddities of life I guess. This place slaps. I only learned that phrase in the last two years, so it still feels odd to say. For those unhip, unaware, or older than me folks, "Slap" is a slang verb meaning "to be excellent or amazing." I guess, this is the new amazeballs, which I actually once enjoyed using as a descriptor. Barfly (yes, as I type it, I keep hearing "Barf-Lee", which is less than appetizing), is great. This is the lounge/big bar/small stage/event area just to the left as you walk in to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake. Which is my favorite place to see films. If you do not like Alamo Drafthouse, you are probably one of those terrible human beings who enjoy talking and texting during films. Which if you did not know, may be fine for your living room, but is trash behavior in a movie theatre. Feel free to fight me on this. Barfly has comedy. It has game show night. It hosts groups showing horror films. It has live music. It has trivia. It has drag queen bingo (hmmm, why is there no "drag queen trivia"?). It has a full bar with solid beer offerings. It has the entire Alamo theatre menu available. It has hard working staff members (Rae and Sam are extra awesome). It has varied seating (stools, chairs -- both high & low, leather armchairs and couches). It has big televisions. It . . . it . . . it . . . slaps.