I like the bar but hate the bartenders. I have been here several times and have yet to have a friendly or competent bartender.

These guys have been crushing with their bookings since 2003! I've seen the best shows of my life here despite so so sound. My favorite place in Denver for nostalgia and vibe... I've gone to at least 50 shows here and never had an issue with staff or a show... Besides that 100 degree Cults show I went to! Keep it up! hopefully RiNo doesn't eat this place alive, show respect to one of Denver's finest and most authentic venues! Some highlights... Arcade fire, the libertines, Jamie lidell, heartless bastards, sleigh bells, two gallants, Langhorne slim, Dax Riggs (i love that you bring him often) Zola Jesus, Shakey graves, shabaaz palaces, Metz, Viet cong, and one of my #1 LL shows ever -Cloud nothings!! Love you guys! Keep it up, without you Denver's music scene wouldn't be what it is today! Hopefully Lost Lake and Gothic appreciate what you do for them also. read more

Finally a truly late night bar in Denver!!! The crowd gets started here about 10 p.m. dancing to the DJ but beGods! the first band doesn't hit the stage until 11 p.m. Somebody pinch me!! Beware of the cover charge though, we were shocked to find out it was $12 and to be fair, that's probably not average as the first band was from Brooklyn NY so it was probably an above-average show. Heard there were $1 PBRs at happy hour. We will be back to check it out a few more times. The crowd was awesome! Lady Farin read more

I was at the lounge for a show the other night and I wasn't too impressed. It's located in an up and coming area in Denver, but the place kind of seemed like it was falling apart from the looks of the stage. The band actually cut it's show short because there was water leaking onto their electrical equipment from the ceiling. Also, at one point the sound completely cut out before the sound guy could figure it out. Beer is moderately price and their choices are average. Coming back for the shows they host, hopefully it won't happen again. read more

Great little divey rock bar in Denver. Caught Place of Skulls there while on a biz trip, and they really tore the roof off. It ain't the cheapest place I've ever been where drinks are concerned, but hell the entertainment was worth it. The bartender was reasonably attentive, the crowd was pretty cool, and the sound was ok. I'd go back. read more

I've been going here for years, but it's been awhile. Saw sleigh bells last night which was killer. WTF is up with LL charging $15 for a pitcher of Coor's light?? RIP OFF! If i wanted to pay that much for a beer and a show I would go to the Pepsi center. Taking advantage of a captive audience! read more

Great sound! I enjoy seeing live shows here but it gets too damn cold here in the winter so I would highly advise wearing layers (when did I turn in to my mother?). Good selection of beer and booze and good staff. I can't stress how good the sound is here for a venue of this size. read more

Great divey music scene. Bring earplugs, though, the audio mix dude is not kind to the eardrums.

This rustic venue with the dive-bar bathrooms and the dive-bar smell was the perfect background to see a punk show. Yes, me....I went to a punk show. NO....I was not in the mosh pit. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching the mosh pit. It was as fascinating as the music actually. I TRIED to take pictures...but alas, moshing is a blurry business, and cannot be captured on camera. You must take pictures in your mind and take those memories home with you. Titus Andronicus was like a cerebral version of Green Day. I think they will go far. Their music was music....not tiresome rhythm guitar -and a bunch of unintelligible screaming. Look them up on NPR. They did an interview. I met the lead singers Aunt Carol from New Jersey. We talked. I am so IN with the band.... read more

If you love loud music then this is your place!! Couldn't have been happier to be at a Denver venue that's all about listening to the music!

What a great little concert venue. If I were in a band, I would want this to be my home base. It's a super cool (albeit Dive-y) space, and they have a super sweet staff...it's like watching a concert from the comfort of your home (if your home were 50 years old and in need of a good cleaning). Shows are always reasonably priced, and you can usually get your tickets at the door. If you're there to see a group you're gaga for, you can likely make your way up to the front of the stage (lots of lazy hipsters in the audience). Weeknights are a lot less crowded, but people come out of the woodwork for those weekend shows. Get there early and pass the time away with some tall boy PBRs! read more

This is my favorite bar/venue in Denver. Its got almost everything, location, atmosphere, strong drinks, friendly staff, GREAT BANDS, a beer garden! I love the intimate stage, and the cover is usually reasonable. However they need to get a dart board, outside preferably!? read more

The sound was impressive at the Larimer Lounge, the staff was very nice, the drinks were strong, and the back patio a pleasant surprise. The staff did an excellent job with supporting the Indie 101.5 FM Radio's birthday party as far as being an attendee. read more

Divey little venue, but i like the vibe they have going. I believe they have live music every night. Bartenders were really friendly. Little outside patio which was great for fresh air. Lots of smokers though, but you would expect that at a bar. read more

Best drink prices in town. Plus they do a thing called PBR Happy Hour Bingo ever Thursday and giveaway concert tickets.

This is a great little venue to watch a show, because there's three things I hate and it's crowds, standing in lines, and not being able to see the stage. Have never had a problem being able to dance or sit if I choose and even when it's crowded, you can still move around and watch the show. It's divey but intimate and I wouldn't change a thing except for the sometimes cranky bartenders. read more

Last time i was here was on my birthday, this lady said she would suck the meat off my drum for a drink, wow.... free benny blankos, not telling you which day... but none the less, its in a trifecta... walnut, meadowlark, larimer... so just head out if your not into it. they sometimes have free shows when canceled else where... they end up here, i think out of pity, such as airborne toxic event, but whateva........yeah the bar staff does have stupid expressions.... but so do i, o and if need to go to the bathroom they are up stairs. read more

I'm looking forward to going to the Larimer Lounge tonight to see THE KNEW. They rocked the placed last time. The sound is great, and as far as punk/rock venues, the Larimer Lounge is top three for me in Denver. read more

Come here for happy hour, cheapest drinks in Denver. Also went here for a show, great atmosphere!

Really poor venue. I love hole in the wall venues, rather than slick corporate venues, but this just wasn't a good place to see a band. Low stage set in the corner so it's not easy to see. The sound was horrible with the speakers crackling throughout the show. Smoking area is open in the back and the smoke billows into the main room. It's like going back in time to have the stench of smoke clinging to your skin. And don't waste your time calling the venue; they don't seem to answer their phone (even after the doors open on a show-night). I was driving long distance to go to a show there and wanted to know what time the headliner was on. Tried calling 15 times starting at noon that day and all I got was a message saying the mailbox is full. read more

So my first time at the Larimer Lounge and I can safely say it was a good experience. Its on a one way street so I drove past the place then turned down the first street and there was plenty of street parking. I came here to see Mike Watt who is touring with his latest outfit, the Missingmen. $15 at the door, typical handstamp and I was in. The first band were playing and so while I waited at the bar to get a drink they have a pretty big flatscreen above the bar showing the band which I thought was kinda cool. They had a range of taps but I couldn't read them all so I just asked for something dark and got a Beamish Stout. $5.25 and it was served in a plastic cup :o( I figured it was so I couldn't hoy it at the band but then I noticed quite a few other peeps had real glasses. Oh well! I made my way to the stage area but it was hot as hell so I went to the back patio for what I was hoping was some fresh air! Ah not to be as everyone was smoking and I didn't want to smell like an ashtray so it was back inside. Next pint was Avalanche and that was $4.50 again in a plastic cup. I could see the band setting up so I made my way up front and scored a perfect spot right behind a short girl. The sound was awesome as I was hearing the actual amps on stage and not so much the overhead house sound system. Everyone was jammin in their own space except for two dudes who were trying to start some sort of mosh pit except the peeps around them had a different idea. Each to their own I guess but it does piss me off when some fucker keeps trying to spill my beer! At one point I thought the chick in front of me was standing on my foot but then I realized that my doc marten was just stuck the the very sticky floor :o) They only played for an hour and afterwards the place cleared out pretty quickly. I hung out waiting to say hi to Mr Watt as he always sells Tshirts from the stage after the show. He is a cool cat and so is the Larimer Lounge read more

Music everyday of the week, awesome! Such a great place with no frills, none needed! The staff is great along with beer selection. We had a great time hopping in for music. I wish Denver had more places like this. read more

Larimer Lounge is such a great spot to listen to some local music. I went for a friends show having not been there before. The front bar area is small but never felt to crowded. And best part $4.50 for a Colette (unheard of in Denver!) The back room hosted the show with an additional bar in the back. The stage is set a few feet up so that you get a decent view from the whole ground area. If you are looking to see some local talent I would check them out to fill a Friday night, and not spend all the money in your wallet! read more

i do love this bar. i hate the shows, but i love the bar. the venue itself is a pretty good venue, very 'down to earth' and indie-band-ish. but whenever i'm there for bongo or poker happy hour, i always am inclined to leave when the first sound check starts. i digress. i love this bar. though i am biased because i have friends who work there, i would probably love this bar even if i didn't. it's cheap, laid back, the patio out front is a nice little hang out, and the patio in the back is awesome during the sunday barrrr-B-Qs. this is just a very nice place to meet up with friends and have beers and shoot the shit and not be bothered by gross Lo-Do-ites and annoying hipsters. though there ARE hipsters, oh there are hipsters. just not the annoying kind. all in all, i give it a three stars for it being a place i go to and don't hate. until the music starts... read more

On a whim, when to a show at LL. Turned out to be a great show and a great dive bar venue. Staff was quite nice and the bartenders were very friendly. They even have some decent beers on tap, for those few that don't drink PBR at a dive bar. read more

Great bar. Amazing time. Such a good sound system. Reasonable price and well made drinks Corey and Tanner were awesome door guys and super helpful when we had issues. read more

Great intimate venue but you never know if the sound will yell at you or sarabande you with the flux of talent they bring in. The cover should include a shot!! read more

I love this bar for concerts. It's small enough that you can still get to the bar and the bathrooms quickly and easily (and everyone's nice and let's you have your spot in the crowd once you return). The sound quality isn't great, but the tickets are cheap and the bands are generally really good. read more

Very much dug the place. Intimate bar, nice open dance floor by the stage. Jack does an awesome job with monitor levels. Friendly vibes. Green room is cozy. Would repeat. read more

Just as an experiment, I order mixed drinks. A mistake. I can't believe the bartender was able to serve it to me with a straight face. It's a well known fact that they refill their top-shelf bottles. Stick to cans of beer only here! Saw a great show, and I love the low stage. Great place to see a band, but get tanked ahead of time. read more

Larimer Lounge is a great laid-back space familiar to locals that know independent bands intimately. The sound here is really good, and because the space is small, each show has an intimate feel. I saw one show here during which the air conditioning was turned off so the show-space itself was quite warm--almost too warm at times. That said, this is still one of my favorite local music spaces in Denver. It is an original space that has endured many years of service. The bar service is always superb, and the people always genuine. read more

The short brown haired bartender is absolutely horrible! I waited in line for over 20 minutes and she finally served me. I'm a fabulous tipper... However the night of the Fouls concert I left her zero dollars... Larimer Lounge Management get it together... Hire some fun bartenders! read more

Come on Denver... we can do better than this! I went to see a band from out of town and was actually embarrassed that this is how Denver represented itself. I can't even begin to express my disappointment in this venue. Takes dive to a new level. I understand keeping overhead down but this place is disgusting, disorganized and obviously doesn't care at all about their customers or the bands that bring them the customers. The stage lights don't point at the stage, the sound was terrible and the ceiling is so low the speakers block performers on the stage. The mini bar, which is 10 feet from the regular bar, is a joke and a complete waste. I could go on and on. Don't waste your money on "VIP" tickets as there really isn't a "front row" as stated. No seating which was expected at this type of venue except for a few broken lawn chairs that happened to find their way inside. Like as if they blew in from your neighbor's yard or the dumpster at the nearest thrift store. Any artist that plays here is just looking to lose fans. Prepare to be disappointed when you get there. Not sure how/why there are so many good reviews and people are as tolerant as they are of the conditions. The bands I went to see were awesome BTW. This review is solely for the venue. read more

In order for you, a stranger from the net, to understand my review, then you must know a little bit about my experiences in music and bars. I enjoy all types of music and bars except for extremely yuppie ones filled with bloodsucking politicians and lawyers. I always give new acts and bars a a lot of leeway because I assume they are passionate about what they do, which can be a real let down when I find out that they are not. I have seen over 100 live concerts from Bonaroo to a start up in a rental garage. LARIMER LOUNGE: This venue/Bar reminds me of the local homeless drunk who slathers himself in cologne, puts on a way too small black suit, and runs a comb and a half gallon of Gel straight back thru his thinning hair to attend a funeral. This isn't all bad it just means the place is painted over and has a flat screen TV, but it's DNA is still made up of a hole in the wall/dive bar variety. The place is very small and capacity is probably at the most 200. It is intimate but you will have to get to the front to see the performer very well because the ceiling is very low and the stage is even lower. People crowding the front of the stage will block your view! THE SOUND: For such a small space it down't take much to fill it with sound;however the speakers/monitors in this place or it's acousitcs are absolutely terrible. I left early because the sound was soo bad. Yes they have a sound board and technician, but I would really call him the volume booster only.. he only turned up the music more and more and thats it. If you like really loud and FLAT sound no matter who is playing then this is the venue for you. I noticed a few reviews on here that stated a few concerts were shut down early due to noise violations... proof they play the music way too loud for such a small space and THEY DO NOT STAY EVEN CLOSE ON SCHEDULE EVEN ON SCHOOL NIGHTS!! Be warned openers and main act typically start 45 mins to an hour after "quoted" start time." TICKETS: you can buy them online.. with a 3.50 convenience fee and a 1.00 processing fee.. which is crap.. get to the Larimer lounge about a half hour before the show and buy your tickets at the door.. during the week this place is not gonna sell out. Neighborhood: the neighborhood is not all that bad.. on street parking. Summary: I would never pay over 12.00 to see an act here unless it was someone I truly loved to listen too. But, that being said remember for some reason the sound quality there just is not all that great. The overall vibe is just ok and people attending are sorta just ok.. so this place overall is just ok.. could it be great? sure it could.. but then they would have Free Beer ... and instead Small Cans of PBR are $ 3.00. I would check this place out on a weekend with a low entry price and show up a little early and be willing to wait for the bands to start, but overall it is what it is... the local drunk trying to fit in and look good for the brief time you are there. read more

I saw a show on a Monday night, so parking wasn't a problem when I was there. It's an interesting place, I expected it to be sketchier based on some of the reviews here, but it's not bad. The sign for Larimer Lounge on the building is small so you really have to look for it if you haven't been there. When you walk in, the bar is to the left, bathrooms are to the right up the stairs, and the stage is straight back. As far as reviewing the sound quality of the show, there were only a couple of times where the microphone screeched, but the speakers in the place handle bass fairly well. It was a packed show and with a lot of people, the temperature of the areas around the stage skyrocket. There wasn't any seating so everybody was standing, so if you go wear comfy shoes and expect to heat up during the show. I don't have any feedback about the quality of drinks at the bar. I'd say give it a shot because the shows really are fantastic and the venue is small enough so that it's not an overwhelming crowd. I had a great time here overall! read more

Good small venue if you are ready to rock close to the artists. Excellent party vibe. Cab home type place.

This place is great except for the times when it is a sold out show. Too many tall people standing up front can really ruin your concert viewing experience. They have a great bar though. read more

I went to see a couple of friends' bands here last night and it was... interesting. It's one of those places where the bar is up front and the venue is behind a door or curtain at the back of the building. While the bands were awesome, there were very few people there, possibly due to the crappy weather and it being a "school night." I thought the sound could have been better. The instrument levels were unbalanced during the first band and we could barely hear the drums or the guitar. We couldn't understand a thing that was being said on one of the mics during the second band. Now, y'all know I love me a good divey bar, but this place could use a good cleaning as the floor was really sticky and we saw a roach trying to make it across the floor, but sadly, he got stomped unknowingly by one of the 11 spectators in the room. I was afraid to venture into the bathroom. read more

The Larimer Lounge has made some excellent changes recently. They tore out the old sound booth, that was a complete obstruction to the stage, and they've invested in new sound equipment. The result is a much more open space and much better sound quality. The variety of acts at the Larimer Lounge is impressive, and it 's pretty much the place where everybody plays their first show. The biggest problem: it's in the middle of nowhere. There's not really a group of regulars there all the time because nobody lives around there. You have to drive to get there, which means you can't drink that much when you get there (assuming you're a responsible person). Aside from the Meadowlark, there's is nowhere else within half a mile of the Larimer Lounge I ever need to go. When you go there, you can't check out a band and go bar hopping down the street or anything. This also prevents friends from coming to see your shows. That said, they do treat bands pretty well there, and they get excellent shows quite often. A very, very dirty place, but that's to be expected. read more

Went to show here recently. Not a bad little spot. It was perfect for an initmate band show and the bands that did get up on stage that night rocked it!! This would be ideal for local bands to be heard as the setting makes it easy to dance and get into the music! We always seemed to have enough space to dance even with a nice size crowd that gathered. The bands we heard had a rocker sound to them (my fav!) but there were times when the sound guy screwed up the sound by inisiting on turing up the wrong microphones too loud and others too soft. Not sure what he was doing, but it was not paying attention to the show. The first band that came on was my personal favorite because the lead singer was a kickass blonde chick and I am all about the female rock!! With her band of male backup artists, she rocked out dancing all over the stage and shaking her blonde hair! Get it girl!! You rock!!! read more