Guided by the smell of Mile High Smashburger, I had wandered off from a sober arts show down the…read morestreet, actually looking for something to eat when I discovered TrashHawk Tavern. To respect the event I was attending, my objective at Trash Hawk was to obtain a ginger beer to have with my burger. They did not have ginger beer but offered ginger ale. They sat down a drink in my vicinity that had a lime with it and it took a sip, and it turned out to be a margarita that belonged to a nice lady. I was confused why there was a lime. The bartender gave me my ginger ale and made the lady a new margarita. Being a trash panda aficionado, I was delighted with the aesthetics of the place. Someday when I'm not striving for sobriety, I'll be back.

We basically had a mini reunion at TrashHawk Tavern and this place had so many things going on (in…read morea great way)! From the basketball hoop to the knitting circle to a nice patio at back and a taco truck out front, all our needs were met! My friend is friends with the owner and introduced us and tested our group with such care! The drinks were flowing, the music was great and the vibes were immaculate. Thanks for a great night TrashHawk!

Cool bar. Great space in the side for live events. The people were nice, and drinks reasonable…read more I loved the men's room. Just what you'd expect in a perfect little grimy dive bar.

This is a funky little dive bar on South Broadway that hosts local and traveling bands. We saw…read moreSummer Dean here recently and bought tickets ahead of time online. It's mostly standing room for shows, save for one or two small high top tables near the bar. Drinks are good and they have a decent cocktail list. I ordered a drink that had Jones Family gin. We came on a cold night, and it was chilly inside, so I'd suggest to dress warmly in the winter. Cash and card are accepted at the bar, and there is an ATM machine if needed. The restrooms are what you'd expect for a dive bar, so keep that in mind! Overall a cool place to see local shows and smaller travel acts.

amazing people here very great and personal experience highly recommend…read more Shay was amazing and very professional great bar

Bartender ignored me for over 10 minutes, she was not busy. She could have acknowledged me and ask…read moreme to wait, yet no. I waited at the bar while she chatted with other patrons... Will NOT be back. I was also in a few days ago. That bartender was not pleasant either. Older lady needs to not be around people...

Dive bar that plays metal, has amazing food, great drinks, and immaculate vibes…read more Surprised at the amount of people that showed up on a Monday night. The bar area was basically full. For drinks, The bartender was able to use well tequila to make a delicious marg. The Gwarled Cheese is a must get. It was the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. There was cheese toasted onto the outside of the bread. And inside there's more cheese, pork belly, and tomato sauce. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. The tots were also perfectly crispy!

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Brutal Poodle has been listed in Westword's best bars in Denver a…read morecouple of times now and they are not wrong. Brutal Poodle is a fun themed bar- all metal, all the time- with some to die for dishes. Previously I have had their grilled cheese and well, it's literally the best I've had. This time, I gave their Mac and cheese a try- this was amazing as well. I don't know what they do to their green chili, but whatever it is they do, others could learn from them. Our server was very nice but also very busy. She accidentally overcharged us for a drink and it took a minute for her to see the mistake as well-all good though. Definitely will return here again and again.

Hands down, the best burgers in Denver. If it wasn't for Dano, candlelight wouldn't be on the map…read morefor the best burgers in Denver.

Great dive by with lots of character (and characters!)…read more Drinks are a nice pour and reasonably price Don't miss this place for a quick pop or two

Went on a Tuesday pretty good crowd! They had trivia and then a live band later in the night.read more

Hadn't been to Herb's since 2006. It was fun to go back. Great dive bar vibes. Drinks are…read morereasonably priced, and though I only had water, I heard they make a mean martini. Lots of fun going on - great music, trivia, and of course great people watching. The two bartenders working seemed like fun dudes who were accustomed to the regulars as well as the "irregulars" such as myself. Great place. Give it a shot.

This definitely a locals bar, and they are super nice. Don't miss out on a high five from Luigi!…read more Also only bud and bud light on tap.

This place is not closed. It is open, dive bar but nice people. Mostly clean. Just a small…read moreneighborhood bar!

Great spot for a drink on a special occasion! Definitely on the pricey side but I thought the…read moreprices were fair considering its ambiance. Definitely check it out!

I went to Denver for a girls' getaway with one of my besties and she knows that I love to dance and…read moreabsolutely love 80's music, so she found The Delorean for us. I looked online and found that they were hosting an all Vinyl 80's dance party with no cover charge on Saturday night... how cool is that!! So, we took a rideshare from Downtown to The Delorean. I am not familiar with that area of town, but there looked to be several bars and restaurants nearby. Anyway, upon entering, we were immediately greeted with a library of cassette tapes. Then, we wandered further to see lots of neon lights and neon carpeting, cases of nostalgia featuring various toys and games from the 80's, as well as lot's of music posters. The cocktail menu was super cool, with drinks named after 80's songs and movies. There was a fun little photo booth in back. I ordered a Pretty in Pink cocktail, which featured jasmine and rose gin with champagne and elderflower liquor with a huge champagne bubble. My friend ordered the She-Ra Colada because it came it a really cute Tiki cup. I think she enjoyed it because she ordered a second. That night, there was an Ape (yes a man in an ape suit) playing 80's vinyl all night. Also, he was giving away records. If you enjoyed a song, you could ask and he would give you the record after it finished playing. I brought home a single by the Klymaxx (Meeting in the Ladies' Room). My friend and I had an absolute blast. We danced the night away and made 80's music-loving friends who we shared stories with about various 80's bands. A server wearing Strawberry Shortcake served us drinks at our table all night. The only bummer is that the dance night went from 9- midnight. After the Ape DJ left, the music was a bit on the quiet side, so we left rather than staying to dance, as the dance party had ended and it was still early. All in all, though I was disappointed, as I wanted to dance until 2AM, The Delorean was still one of my absolute favorite experiences during my Denver weekend stay.

Cool dive bar on Broadway. I came for the Indie 102.3 meet up featuring hosts from Colorado Public…read moreRadio indie channel with a live performance by one of January's featured bands, Animal Electricity. This event had no cover charge. They have a wraparound bar with full service. No food. The energy level was high. A tequila sponsor, Cambio was offering free shots. I had a Negroni made with Cambio Tequila Blanco at a discounted price of $9. The regular price for a mezcal Negroni is $15. Very good. Indie 102.3 hosts also did short versions of the top 15 bands from 2025. A nice evening.

I like this little spot, kind of a divey vibe in a good way…read more It's clean though! I stopped for a movie that they were playing with sound. At the time they said it's something they're doing in partnership with the Denver Public Library (DPL) every other month on a Tuesday night. We saw an osbcure, older blaxploitation superhero film that was funny at times! Probably not intentionally, or was it? I have no idea! They DPL even had a card maker for you to get a new library card! And told me about Kanopy, an app I can sign up for with DPL and watch free movies at home! They also had some free magnets of the movie, which was pretty cool. The bar had a video game in there and I think they may have music sometimes, too. Wasn't able to confirm (I was watching a movie and getting my library card & magnet!).

Forgot to take pictures, but can not recommend this dive bar enough! Megan was incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful, recommending drinks for my girlfriend which she loved! We were visiting from out of town but felt right at home. If you want a cheap drink and good vibes from some funny locals, check it out! Megan is amazing can not recommend her and the duck enough, thanks!!!

Been meaning to check out Dirty Duck since moving pretty close to it. We decided to stop by on…read moreHalloween and there was a small line outside. It went by quickly. That was expected because of the holiday. Another line for drinks inside, but also went by quickly. We snagged a booth and stayed a while. We had a decent time and I'm glad we made the stop. Would visit again, but not needing to. Would love yo see the vibe on a non-Holiday night. Very divey but also spacious. There's also a small smoking area/patio.