Stopped in while waiting for my car to get some work done in the area and immediately liked the…read morevibe of this bar. If it were closer to where I live, I'd be going here for sure. It was daytime, therefore quiet, but I still caught the feels of the environment. Campari They have a back seating area, sports memorabilia, games and stuff, a back patio, and hey, they're a Malort bar!!! Everyone should try it, haha. I'm the weirdo that actually likes Malort, along with other bitter stuff like amaros and Campari. What grosses me out is sweet stuff, so I'll take all the bitter stuff. Did you know Malort smells pretty good? Check if it's happy hour! Also, being greeted by that big, fluffster, gentle giant pupster helped with the first impression :)

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.

This bar is a whole vibe. From the boat inside (complete…read morewith life preservers), to the cornhole outside, pool tables, foosball, and ping pong, if you're bored, it's your own darn fault. They also have touch tunes so you can decide what you want to listen to. Plenty of seating, inside and outside. Drink specials, including shots, and a shot ski, this feels like a local bar you would find in a warmer location. You order your drinks at the bar, then go sit wherever you like. It's nice to find somewhere in Denver, that has good alcohol (they're not serving Gordon's vodka), at very reasonable prices. Bartender was friendly, and mixes a good, stiff drink. I chose a throw back to college days - cherry vodka, and coke. Yum! We will absolutely be back!

Lots of outdoor seating and allows dogs…read more We ordered two different types of burgers. One was a mexican burger which was really good and the other was more of an American burger, not bad. Chili cheese fries were ok. Always a super popular place

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...

First time back in a while! Don't know why it's taken so long for me to come back but one thing I…read moreremembered was how GOOD the chicken and waffles were. The waffle is made with cheddar and cornbread and the chicken is so well seasoned! A little more batter than I personally like but it's still my go to order when we stop in. The staff is always so nice and hospitable when we come in, making sure to always check on us if we need anything and how our food is. I love the metal atmosphere and the music isn't too loud that you have to shout across the table the perfect volume for background music. If you haven't gone to The Brutal Poodle yet, what are you doing!

This place is great. Their theme is hard/metal rock. Definitely a vintage vibe. On the tubes are…read moreSeinfeld and The Office, which is quite the combination: metal music and 90s sitcoms. The service is great, friendly, attentive. I have been twice now. The first time I did eat, had a burger. Solid. I didn't on my most recent visit - as I went with work folks and had a drink and left. But, I am a fan.

I went this time for the burger. I used to go 20 years ago for Golden Tee when in the area, but…read moreapparently they got rid of that machine about 19 years ago. Anyway, the burger. This was my next stop on hitting every burger on Westword's Best Burger List, and I had the deLIGHT of that burger this past weekend. Straightforward, simplistic, and delicious. But, let's take a step back. First of all, the service was PERFECT throughout my visit. Cheryl was my bartender, and gave me efficient, personable, flawless service that elevated my visit. She catered to me, the new customer, and took care of the regulars well, as she obviously knew them all. They had a Voodoo Ranger IPA on tap for me, which made me happy. I was able to get a seat at the bar luckily, and I think you have to be lucky, as the regulars populate them well. Back to the burger. As I said, very simplistic yet tasty. You get chips with it, and a side of onions and pickles. It was worth the trip, and worth being on that list, without a doubt. It is ironic that my darkest lighting in my pics IS the burger-guess I needed a candle lit next to it for a better pic. See what I did there? The bar area is on one side as you come in the door, and the place circles back around to it through the game room. You could technically do bar laps if you wanted to, although that would be a little weird at a dive bar. Pool tables, darts, foosball, and they had some blues rock in the background. Great atmosphere. Don't go looking for white table clothes here. But, if looking for lots of games, a cool dive element, and a surprisingly fantastic burger, this is your place. I highly recommend, and see you there...

God, I love this place…read more It had been a hot minute. I was in the area the other night and already made plans to come here after my work event. Candlelight is one of Denver's best dives and it's not even close. You're greeted by iconic signage, similar to what you see on Colfax. Remember this is Wash Park, so it sticks out more than usual. And I say that as a unwavering compliment. Happy hour deals every day of the week, some of them even lasting through close. Mondays are burger nights and Wednesdays are wing nights. Currently $7 on either of those nights! I haven't had this burger in a long long time. Upon first bite, steaming hot burger juice splattered onto my hand. I still see the burn nearly two days later. Was it worth it? Of course it was. Fluffy bun, melty cheese, and meaty burgerness. A little overcooked for my liking, but you're not making a fuss at a place like this. Prices are shockingly good. Inflation proof! Pool, darts, tv's, all the dive bar staples are here. A $20 bill goes a long way here. Food runs until 11:30pm every night!

They have bags of chips you can buy! Who doesn't love that while having a pint or cocktail.. I love…read morewalking into this place, it's Always a Vibe.. and if you're lucky enough to hear the House Band, you've won a life.. literally!! Love All the Bartenders there.. attentive and funny .. Chuck is our Favorite

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.

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!).

This business should be closed down…read more The owner or manager was recently captured on video assaulting someone on the public sidewalk outside of the business. Then he faked a phone call to the police (also captured on video). Why anyone would choose to eat here and support something like that is beyond me.

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.

It's a dive bar in Denver. Ducks are the theme decor. This place was listed on the 2022-2023 best…read morebars in Denver from Westword. It's worth a stop in. They have a food truck outside and snacks and a little bit of bar food inside. This is a place to play pool, watch a game, and people watch. It's fun! Bartender is great at being pithy and was attentive to those who needed a drink.