Got to see my fave band, Sweeping Promises again tonight! Love this venue and the sound was great!…read moreClose by, good service and intimate setting!

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.

Burndown is a one of a kind location. I love the setup. Anytime anyone is looking for good food and…read moredrinks, I recommend Burndown! The staff are welcoming and I like the set up to pay before you receive your food order. That way you can leave without waiting on your check. The rooftop is awesome also.

BurnDown is located on South Broadway a little further south than the main South Broadway bar area…read more Parking around there isn't typically too bad. If you don't see anything on Broadway, Lincoln St one block east is always a good option and I have never failed to find parking there even on busy weekends. The bar itself is a good time. With 4 floors, pool tables, a patio, live music, and more, it's hard to complain about this place. For how busy it is, they somehow do a good job of keeping the floors, bathrooms, and bars clean. Prices are very much par for the course. Drink selection is typical for a bar of this kind. You'll probably have any drink you could want there. Only downfall which isn't the fault of the bar is that it gets VERY packed on weekends at peak hours. I look forward to more good times at BurnDown listening to live music and having drinks with friends!

Yeah, I thought your mom's house was actually pretty good. It was not that crowded on the night. We…read morewent to see some bands that we really like. The sound was great, and we had very good sight lines. The drinks were not unreasonably priced, and the bartenders were really good. The same cannot be said for Pearl Divers next-door (where the bathrooms are). Those bartenders put an unauthorized tip (while we were still there and before we had closed out the) on my girlfriend's credit card that was more than the amount of entire bill. This is currently under dispute with the credit card company, but it does not speak well for their honesty, integrity, or customer service at Pearl Divers.

Your Mom's House operates on very shady practices…read more If you need to increase prices due to inflation, be transparent about it in the prices presented. We were surprised with a "Fair Wage and Inflation Fee (this is not a tip) (20%)" line in our receipts, which let's be real, most of that or at least part of it is very likely going to the owner(s) not the staff. On top of that, I know quite a few musicians in Denver and almost every one that has worked with Your Mom's House has told me that they had issues with getting paid. Overall, it is a fun space but I can't support a business that operates this way.

It's a dive bar. It's a comedy stage. It's a music powerhouse. What is Lion's Lair, if not iconic?!…read more If you're looking for a place that's all heart, loud and proud, it is HERE. Anybody who's come out of Colorado to become a big name has gone through those doors to play on the little stage. From local to traveling acts, from punk bands and karaoke talent to gritty stand-up and flirty burlesque, this place has it. If you're up for a night that doesn't stink of ordinary, swing through that creaky door and take in a most memorable evening. If there is a cover, it's usually nominal. Drinks are cheap, served by a great crew that's always up for a laugh and cheers. Sometimes hitting the town isn't about getting fancy but just kicking back, and this is a great place to do just that off the mainstream treads.

Great little dive bar on Colfax! Came here for the first time last night to see a DJ (or set of DJs…read moreI guess) that we like. The interior is small but I like how the bar is set up kind of in a rectangle so you're actually facing some other people (maybe awkward, but feels more communal?) They had an inexpensive menu of basic beers. They were out of the drink I wanted so the bartender made me a creation that I guess is something the doorman likes - not bad, and I think it was about $10 which is pretty decent for a mixed drink. I noticed a big red counter/clock on the wall across from us and after a few seconds we deduced it was a decibel meter. I'm curious if they have restrictions here for noise - AOK by me. The volume was generally alright (a little loud but what isn't?) and they actually had a sound guy in the corner making sure the volume and quality sounded good. Overall had a very decent Saturday night here.

This place has a great SoBo dive bar feel…read more They have a great upstairs event space where we have seen local bands, national touring acts and comedy. They have an especially cool recurring show here called Jokes and Jams that combines stand up comedy with live band karaoke. Skylark also has a downstairs stage that often features local punk bands or karaoke. The bathrooms are punk rock club style, covered in band stickers and not fancy, but clean. There is a small, outdoor, smoking patio with a few tables. And, you can usually find street parking within a couple of blocks.

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.

Do not bother paying extra ($20) for a quick pass. At show last night, arrived at 6: 30, doors…read moreopened at 7pm. Still had to wait till 7pm to get in the venue and the quick pass just got us to the front of the line, but not in the venue any sooner, not worth the extra cost, no other perks with it at all.

Amazing little venue, definitely see a show here if you can!…read more I live the bluebird theatre and will always catch shows here when I can. For 3 years I lived just down the street and it was such a treat, the bluebird is a great size to feel immersed in a show. And what great prices compared to lots of other spots! The tiered floor is perfect so everyone has a good view, and the bar has good quick service.

I love the bar car...the bar flys, the bar babes, the bar keeps...yatta yatta yatta…read more The guys that run the place are just wonderful...friendly and caring. Clientele is great and you can strike up a convo with just about anyone at anytime. Love their taps They have a great selection of the Buffalo trace Bourbons ( Blantons, Wellers, Eagle rare, Elmer T Lee etc) Food is pretty decent too...try the Fonzie.

Came here recently from a recommendation from someone - maybe I need to trust them less ;) We…read morewanted a calm ambience. I didn't know it was going to be a dive bar before arriving. The gist is I guess it's supposed to feel like an old bar car on a train - I didn't remotely get that vibe except maybe the tin ceiling? I was also not warned by the rec that we should stick more to beers or wine here, not cocktails even though they have a pretty decent cocktail menu. I got two grapefruit mimosas which were pretty good and what I expected. My husband first had the paper plane which he said was fine, but then he ordered the bar's Manhattan (meaning they have one they make on their cocktail menu) and it tasted like bourbon and water - like, really not good. He told the bartender and she remade it, but it was still not good. The bartender struck us as....something off? Drunk? Completely out of it? I love a good bartender (friendly, chatty, funny, whatever) and she just seemed in a daze which I think kind of soured our visit. The rest of the people at the bar were fine, nothing too exciting happened. A guy did come in and ask for a glass of water because a trash can outside was on fire, so that was a new one. Upside is they do have some parking on the side of the building so it was nice not to have to park on the street. But even as a dive bar goes, wasn't quite our speed.

We just moved to the area and were looking for something to do. I found out Denver has many free…read moreevents. So, this is the first one we attended. I brought my 16, 5, 2 and NB. They greeted us immediately and gave us a map of the property. We had fun walking around and checking out the animals and historic buildings on site. It is wild this place is right in the middle of a neighborhood. The only issue we had was parking because we the lot is full you're out of options.

Wow, my yesterday's visit to this historic park was so mesmerizing. It's because of their annual…read more(?) "Bright Nights" (originally a lantern festival.) It is said that they unveil a brand new theme each year and this year's theme appears to be focused on some Eastern cultures such as cherry blossom and bamboo forest with pandas. Not that I have been to many lights shows and yet I must say that I have never seen anything quite like this as far as my recollection is accurate. In its 12-acre land, the installations of lantern lights are everywhere. After 8:30pm or so when it's dark, the illuminations from the lanterns are glowing brighter than Las Vegas' illuminations (LOL - why am I comparing this to Las Vegas!!) According to the park's website, some of the sculptures are 23-foot tall (such as the cherry blossom gate.) It's currently open from Wednesday through Sunday until October 5th. And last night's was one of the adult-only nights where you must be 21+ to enter (I believe the next and last such night is Sept 17th. And this writing is as of late August of 2025.) I am already curious as to what the next year's theme is going to be. There is a centralized bar, some food vendors, a stage where a performer performs, and a DJ booth. Great for family time, girls' night or date night. Helpful staff were working tirelessly to assist all visitors. Although about 1,300 tickets were sold last night, it was never super jammed packed. There is still time to visit this enchanting light show. Not only for the locals but definitely one of the must-visit attractions for out-of-staters as well.

Although I wanted to give them 4 1/2 stars because the food wasn't quite the best, everything else…read moreabout the place makes it 5 stars. Walking distance from the Starbucks at Broadway and Virginia, this is a large, yet intimate venue for music that has plenty of seating in the stage area and also in the bar. We went there for the Jazz Jam they have on Wednesday nights. Unlike the Blue Jam at Rusty Bucket on Wednesday nights, where seating is limited, the place gets packed and loud, and dancers block the view of watching the band, the Jazz Jam is an ideal venue for people who enjoy watching and listening to quality Jazz musicians. The stage is raised so it's easy to watch the performers. Most on stage were either students or professors of music from Colorado University, and all were talented musicians. One saxophone player (a CU alum?) just got back from a tour with the Glen Miller band. The patrons were 20 and 30 somethings and many of them were there to play in the jam. The jam started out with an hour-long set by the Kat Ellis Quartet, a very talented singer backed by a band of seasoned professionals. The food looks good in the pictures and my hamburger had all the right ingredients, but I ordered it well done and it was almost charbroiled. But their garlic fries were great. I would just order a basket of those for dinner next time. Service was good and they kept coming around to make sure our needs were met. PARKING The jam starts at 7pm and we got there at about 6:30. There was still street parking within yards of the front door. There is also parking in the back, off of the alley. It's a parking lot that is shared by the Italian bistro next door. It's definitely a place I want to visit again.

We came here for dinner and it was pretty good vibes! The music was fun, the service was attentive…read moreand everyone was having a good time. The drinks were very good and strong! I loved my "I Have a Dreamsicle" drink it tasted exactly what it's supposed to taste like. The deviled eggs were fun! I was wondering why it would say rotational and then they brought out elote deviled eggs with the corn husk (?) on the side as decoration. I thought it was very cute and tasty. Unfortunately the actual entrees weren't as impressive. The burger was dry (I was told it was hard to swallow by the end of the meal) and the melt wasn't anything extraordinary. Wasn't worth the price. Would come back for the shared plates and drinks!

We came for the tacos and margs, and stayed for the relaxing atmosphere, a nice breeze on their…read morepatio and, of course, more tacos and margs. Everything I've had here is great. The tacos come on a variety of different (apparently homemade) tortillas. The margs are also great, especially during happy hour. I'd also like to recommend the pineapple shots The service has always been great here, even if it's packed. We came here ready to eat far too much, and through several great recommendations from our waitress Veronica, we did just that. The drinks and food all arrived quickly and we were well taken care of!

We came in early evening and were told that they only had seats outside. There were 3 of us and we…read morewere sat at a table that was way too small - it was a table for just two people. They pulled up a third chair to cram us in. Making matters worse they sat us right next to a bag of garbage they left on the ground right next to the table...they just left it there in the heat right next to all the tables- gross! What's really frustrating was when we came to the hostesses stand to ask for a table there was a larger table that sat four people that they had open, but they wouldn't sit us there because they needed to save it for a larger party. A few minutes after we were sat down, we noticed another party of three was sat at the larger table for four, and they were being offered water and the server was asking them if they had any questions about the menu. We waited for 10 minutes still and no one even came to ask us if we wanted to place an order for drinks or even give us water. Machete obviously does not care about their guests. But it wasn't just my party of three! There was an old man that was sitting near our table that had to flag down a server to see where the margaritas he ordered was, and when he complained that he'd been waiting for it for well over 15 mins the server acted dismissive and just walked off and didn't say anything (I assume the server was going to get his drink, but who knows) problem was the older man was already done eating his meal. After being ignored for so long, my party of three decided it was better for us to just leave and as we were walking toward the stairs to head out two servers looked right at us and neither one of them cared to ask if we wanted to stay or apologize for the lack of/shitty service. This is a dive taco joint with crappy service- don't know about their food but service alone is ---. Definitely avoid unless you want to feel unwelcome and not valued as a customer. We found another restaurant in CC that' had good food and way better service, and so should .you.