I use to adore this place but I've been kicked out so many times by Pete that I'm only giving it 3 stars. Also the fact that they do not accept credit cards is really annoying. I've been kicked out of many bars in Denver, and even a bowling alley once, for a lot of good reasons. At the PS, I have never really done anything wrong except say a few curse words too loudly. I mean come on Pete? You own a bar along Colfax and you freak out whenever someone says "shit" to loud? But as the Colfax Crawl goes, this place is a most stop for just the atmosphere. We normal start our night here and work our way toward the mountains. We start here because it never takes long to piss Pete off (it's like a little game at this point), and then we are on our way. read more

When we first showed up here I was so excited, this place was gold. I wish I could give this place 5 stars, because the owner ABSOLUTELY deserves it, but please read on as to why I can't. We were greeted by the most wonderful gentleman, who took the time to share the stories behind the walls of a bar he had owned for 37 years with a bunch of random people who walked in. We all stared in awe as he regaled us with the details of the opening of the place and how it has changed over the years (hint: it hasn't). He gifted all of the women in the group a rose and a shot, a tradition of the bar, and insisted on taking a photo of all of us behind his bar. It was such a wonderful, intimate experience that I couldn't wait to repeat. Until... Apparently when shift changed this WONDERFUL gentleman's replacement was a complete 180 from all of the wonderful things we had experienced so far in the night. This bar is cash only so members of our party (about 20 of us) had been tossing down $100 bills and running up a tab for the group, replacing bills when the tab had run out. When the main payer had ordered another beer hours into our visit, a woman who had replaced the delightful owner declared in a VERY hostile tone, "you guys have $20 left and you haven't tipped all night". Everyone in the group was a bit flabbergasted because we all tip well (though we also understand not everyone does and why the bartender would be concerned), but we hadn't even really had a chance to tip/pay our tab before we were confronted in this way. The unusual circumstance of it being a cash-only bar and not everyone carrying cash did create a situation of us sharing one big tab and sort of divvying it up. Because everyone was so taken aback by the very abrupt response of the bartender we decided to leave. The main tab-holder asked "Hey, how much do we owe you and what was our final tab?" so we could make sure we were paid up could tip appropriately. She looked at him with absolute disdain and said "I'm helping about 20 people before you" and walked away. For the record, there was about 40 people in this bar, and we brought 20 of them. We had been gracious and had no issues all night. I was immediately getting heated at the way my friend was being treated for simply being a patron in the bar, but held back. An incredibly diplomatic friend who witnessed this whole exchange suggested we send a third party friend in to deal with the bartender, since no one immediately involved could tolerate her, and we'd had such a lovely experience before she'd arrived and didn't want to get 86ed. Turns out the third party couldn't tolerate her either and gave up after ten minutes of trying, so my original, main tab-holding friend collected cash, gave her all of it, and said "This is $130, keep it as a tip, and charge everyone individually from here on out". You could tell she felt guilty right away and said "You don't have to tip me $130." to which, I will admit, I immediately lost my temper because at this point we had been treated so unfairly by her, so I snapped "Why?! You've been so gracious and wonderful all night." and immediately we had her real personality back versus her "you're tipping me well" personality and she, in the snotty tone I had now come to associate as her voice, said "Is your friend being a smartass to me?" and I said "YES, you have been so insanely rude to us all night, we're leaving". I walked out because it was to the point where I couldn't stand for myself or my group to spend another dollar in the place. I guess I just want to point out the dichotomy between the owner and the bartender who replaced him, because the owner was so wonderful, hospitable, and lovely I may have given him my first born if he had asked. The bartender that replaced him, however, was so unpleasant we will not be back. A real shame because we had talked about (after being treated so wonderfully by the owner) holding my husband's sport team's yearly banquets here because it was originally such a delight. Unfortunate how one person can really ruin an atmosphere, but apparently it is possible because our AMAZING experience was ruined by one person in such a way that I am not interested in recommending this awesome spot to others. PS: I am writing this within an hour of leaving, so the situation can not be blamed on drinking. EDIT: After reading multiple reviews about the owner's blatant racism I have all the more reason to not come back. He was wonderful to us, but our friend of a different race didn't join us until after he left, and the thought of her being disrespected disgusts me. The bartender's horrific treatment of customers was enough, but human rights violations are straight up repulsive so I guess it's not a loss that we won't be back read more

The woman behind the bar was incredibly rude from the second we walked in. Absolutely would not return. The bar had hardly anyone inside, so you would think they would try to serve their guests and retain business, but I can tell why no one was there with how rude the bartender was. read more

as good as it gets ... reminds me of the great Dive bars in Hells kitchen NYC... Pete's a class act... his xmas pullovers are priceless.... Great date place, Elvis on the wall... what more could you ask for? read more

I am a fan of PS Lounge, because who doesn't like a place where you get a free shot (and a rose if you are a lady) when you order your first drink? I love taking my friends that need a pick up here, as they are always surprised by the shot and the rose. The bartenders are usually pretty awesome, but there are a few that just seem to hate being there. They have pool tables, but I have never played it there. Definitely, a great dive bar to hit up when you are in that part of town. read more

I'm a PS Lounger from way back. The jukebox is the best in town, the drinks are stiff, and the staff is friendly. Though be aware this is a cash-only spot so come prepared. read more

OLD SCHOOL! Low lights, dark wood panelling, cash only, and flowers for the ladies- what more could you ask for? The only thing that has probably changed in this place since it opened is the music in the jukebox (and even some of that was circa Tony Manero). read more

Ya Know , I really love this bar , except the owner . As others have pointed out he will kick you out for no reason ! Geez they cut us off after one drink for dancing and little PDA , nothing outrageous . He decided who is good enough for his dive bar and who isn't , apparently . read more

Mediocre Cash Only Joint with Mediocre Pizza and don't catch the owner drunk or in a sour mood at end of bar - who wants to drink a weak Alabama slammer and swoon over a crappy rose with a grumpy old guy giving you shit - take business elsewhere or buy a six of PBR and drink with friends. Guy made me feel like crap and I was sober. Life's to short...... read more

Rad Whiskey selection from a divey establishment. Great if I'm in the mood... Unfortunately, after a delayed flight though a blizzard and a cabby who couldn't find the place, so I had to trail break through 2 feet of snow, kinda annoyed me. Next time I've got time to spare, while in the neighborhood, I'll definitely look this place up, and probably won't be so luke warm on my experience. read more

Review #200! I'm so glad it's for PS Lounge. Wish I lived in this neighborhood just so I could come here more often. Such a great dive bar, with 70s decor, free shots and roses for the ladies. Minus 1 star for not accepting credit cards. read more

Free rose and shot for the ladies!

Super friendly bar tender Patrick, strong (& cheap) drinks, and a red rose for ladies makes this a fun stop before a show at The Bluebird across the street. You can even have pizza brought in from joint connected to it. The decor hasn't been updated in about 30 years, but that kind of adds to the charm. read more

I've been looking for a place that makes me feel like it's "my bar from back home" and this fits the bill. It's cash only, just like the place back home, it's filled with deep booths and a good amount of bar space, just like it is back home and the people I've met have been normal (which is a huge plus) no one trying to over impress and say look at me I'm better than you because I buy extra expensive drinks and overpriced everything else, you know who you are. I keep on going back and don't think it will change. Good Job P S Lounge PS Juke Box Rocks!! read more

My kind of bar, and I can't believe it took me this long to find this place in Denver. No frills, cash only, good juke box, pool table, and attached to a pizza joint. The bartender and owner are both super friendly, pour a bunch of free shots. What's not to like about this place? One of the best bars in Denver because it doesn't pretend to be what it is not...it's a dive bar. read more

Glad to have found a bar like this in Denver. Small town, divy feel with reasonably priced drinks. They've got an old school juke box, pool table, and a pizza restaurant next door that you can have delivered to the bar. If you're looking for a bar with 20-30 somethings, and shoulder to shoulder waiting at the bar for 30mins to get an $8 drink, this is not the place for you. CASH ONLY. read more

Highly recommend. Started my short-lived "Colfax Pub Crawl" last week at PS Lounge. Dark lighting but nice comfy atmosphere with good music playing from the jukebox. I like that the place was quiet and seemed like it would easily recruit "regulars". In fact, had a friendly conversation with a guy who sat comfortably and threw out trivia questions about Denver haunts. Thanks to random guy for clueing me in to actually posting feedback on Yelp, and more. For those that appreciate rotating taps be forewarned they only serve bottled beers, though they have a great selection that includes local microbrews. Any disappointment I experienced at the bottle-only selection was beat by the fact that I was served an Alabama slammer and a white rose with my beer. And although I didn't take advantage, you can order food from the attached Enzo's End Pizza. Across from the Bluebird. Jukebox! Bottled beers. TV if you want it, but focus is on people and conversation. CoOp with Enzo's. AL Slammer and white rose. Think I saw a pool table. 'Nuff said. read more

Never in my life. Pete is incredibly rude and exercises his right to refuse service very strongly. I've not only witnessed this personally, but other Yelp reviewers have said it, too. I will never, ever, frequent ANY of the many establishments he owns in Denver. read more

The bartenders work hard. Those women are great, but they work for a world class racist A-hole. Pete, I am talking to you. Most nights you are skulking in the shadows and randomly hassling people. I used to go because the bar is walkable from my house and would be an otherwise great dive bar, but I can't tolerate how Pete treats people. The night I decided would be my last visit, I had been talking to a software developer who was African born but lived all over for school and had been in Portland a number of years. The irony is that he was just expressing how he felt that Denver was not very diverse and that he was having a hard time fitting in. He asked if I would watch his drinks while he went to the restroom. He covered them with a coaster and went to find the restroom. I continued talking with my roommates. When he came back a few minutes later, he thanked me and removed the coasters to take a sip. That is when Pete, the owner ran over and stopped him from taking a sip. He told him to get out and that he didn't want him there. In his broken manner of speaking Pete said the man was stealing drinks. The man was there before I came him. I watched him order his drinks, he also bought drinks for my room mate, myself and her friend, so I was sure he wasn't stealing drinks. He tried to explain that the drinks were his and that he was only in the bathroom for 2 mins. Pete was in his face calling him a liar. There were 2 bartenders and the one that served was taking a break. The man insisted he had been served and paid for his drinks and now was getting upset. I spoke up clarifying. Pete would not listen. He said "we will see when she came back if she served you" The man asked what was his issue and Pete came right out and told him, he didn't like him, he didn't like black people. My jaw was on the floor. As the bartender came back, the man was asking her to explain to Pete, but was cut off by the little troll, "You served him? you served this black..." She answered before he finished that she did and that the guy had been there sitting at the bar in front of Pete for a couple hours and ordered multiple drinks. Pete said ok with a scowl, but the damage was long finished. The man was upset told Pete where to go and left his two nearly full drinks. My roommate, her friend and I quickly closed out and left as well. There are much better options: Goosetown, Mezcal, Atomic, Stella, Lost Lake to get your whistle wet in that neighborhood. I can't give money to a jerk who treats people that way and hates so openly. read more

Just moved into the neighborhood, figured id check the place out seeing as I need a new after work watering hole. The sign outside reads happy hour 3 till 6. Asked the old man behind the bar what the happy hour specials were. He asked if I had ever been to the establishment before to which I said no..he then asked if I had been drinking. Alright dude you obviously just have something against making money, because I was one of three people in that bar. The only sober one for that matter maybe for the exception of your sorry ass, the other two people looked like a used up east colfax hooker, the other a used car salesman who's wife had just left him after hearing he got fired again. So needless to say I won't be making ps lounge my home away from home. Sorry for whoever owns this place, that dude is taking would be money outta your pocket read more

One of the most unfriendly bartenders I've ever run across. She never cracked a smile and made no attempt to be remotely human. Weird guy in the corner kept buying us shots. We heard he was the owner. read more

Came in tonight with my two friends and sat the the bar, the girl serving us was rude and made us feel like she didn't want us there. We were just trying to find a new place to grab a drink that was local! We checked yelp and it had great reviews, so we thought we would give it a chance! I asked for a bud weiser draft and she had an attitude saying we only have bottled beer. The service was horrible and it was the worst service I have ever had! I have had better service at McDonald's honestly! Get some more friendly bar tenders especially on a Friday night! read more

Walking into PS Lounge is like walking into your grandmother's house, that is comforting, cozy, warm, and ageless (OK, maybe aged but in the good sense). A rose and a shot are brought to the table every time but each time makes me feel special. (I like that Tang and peach schnapps shot before my beer.) And I love that you can order at Enzo's and have your pizza delivered to your table piping hot (which BTW, I did for the first time before the April Yelp event). And I too like the music mix in the jukebox. This is such a nice place to hang on Colfax. read more

P S LOUnge was quite interesting we walked in and the owner insisted that our Id s where fake, followed by this idiot at the bar was slurring and saying goodbye. I took my friends here because it normally is a good spot but not today. At this point I would not recommend anyone to go. I can now understand why they never have any one there. So I recommend that not biddy frequent this place and that we file with city to shut them the fuck down read more

Old school bar virtually untouched by time (i.e. carpeted stairs and metal railing leading up to the bathrooms). There's a pool table and a great jukebox, plus you can get a slice at Enzo's Pizza next door. Was here recently for a friend's birthday and had a blast. Complimentary (mild) shot and rose upon arrival. Love old school bars like this. read more

I'm torn between four and five stars for P S Lounge. Basically, I think it's awesome. Sometimes (okay, most of the time), I really don't want to be in a loud, scene bar, and while I have been to my fair share of exactly those bars, and unfortunately spend most of my out-nights in bars of exactly that description, my preference is always to be in a dark semi-divey place that's kind of empty and has a great jukebox. P S fits this description perfectly, plus there are a couple of things that set it apart. First of all, every lady gets a rose- and lets face it ladies, sometimes it's nice to get something pretty for no reason at all. In that same vein, everyone gets a free Alabama Slammer. I don't think I've ever had an Alabama Slammer prior to my visit to P S Lounge, but I appreciate any booze I do not have to pay for. So far, that's two freebies just for walking in the door. On my last visit Pete himself was in, and bought my friend and I another shot of our choice. Thanks Pete! It definitely turned my crappy, cranky, tired day into something to smile about. I also have to say that the bartenders are so sweet and friendly. Really, I can't think of anything negative to say about P S Lounge, except that I wonder why I don't go there more often. She's not the prettiest girl on the block, but definitely worth checking out. There's not an ounce of pretension, and it's all aces. Five stars! read more

We went here last night and the vibe here was relaxing. It was perfect place to relax and have drinks. Loved getting a rose from this place. We had a great conversation with Kelly, and we made use of playing music on the jukebox. Pete even gave the people in the bar which it was a few of us a shot on the house, not including the one that first one you get when you order your first drink. Hopefully we get to visit again before we leave! read more

Words cannot describe how perfectly awesome this place is. It's not trying to be cool, which makes it even cooler. Every lady receives a rose upon arrival and all guests will get an Alabama Slamma' shot as well. Support your local Colfax establishment. The PS Lounge also offers one of the best juke boxes in town. Cash only - which can be annoying, but also keeps it the small business dive bar that it is. read more

The PS Lounge is a great place to go for a free shot when you probably shouldn't have anything else to drink. Also, if you're too cheap to buy a girl a rose. As good as a dive bar can be. One star off for not being within walking distance of my house. read more

I really love this place. There's something about the combination of getting a complimentary shot, roses for the ladies, the inevitable conversations about who put the Bee Gees on the juke box, and the occasional pizza coming over from next door that lets peoples guard down a bit, creating a spontaneous little community feel amongst strangers nearly every time I go there. Lots of friendly banter, great bartenders, and Pete himself ensuring everyone's having a good time. Sort of like a scene from Cheers but where nobody knows your name. The perfect neighborhood dive bar. read more

I fervently agree with all the other reviews.....Whether it is just my girlfriend and I, or a group before a show at the Bluebird, we ALWAYS have a good time. Funny sh!t just always happens, rock the juke, get Enzos pizza, kill beers, switch to strong cocktails, then shots, bullsh!t with bartenders, owner, etc. I just feel more comfortable here than most of the places I go. Thinking about going out on the town with friends? Try holing up at the PS all night....it'll turn out to be a good time. read more

Me and my two friends went here looking for a relaxing and low key place to have some cheap drinks. Everyone was so welcoming and even gave us each a yellow rose along with some free drinks and shots. Although the outside looked a bit outdated, it was worth it to go in and enjoy some cheap (and free) drinks! Highly recommended! read more

My friends and I always behave like total fucking jerks whenever we go here. I'm not sure how I've never been kicked out of this bar. Equally befuddling is why Tanis the bartender always gives us free shots. I swear, she's just asking for it. read more

Awesome. Went to PS Lounge last weekend for my birthday and it was every bit as good as yelp lead me to believe. Free shots? Yep. Roses? Yep. And located on my favorite street ever? Excellent. Not to mention that the other drinks we got were super cheap. I can't believe I've been wasting my money downtown instead of coming here! The bartender was very friendly, even though we were a large, loud group of increasingly drunk kids. Really the only downside is that the bar is cash-only, which some of the people in my group weren't prepared for. But the drinks were so cheap it wasn't hard to pay for a few extras! I could definitely see myself coming here again and again. read more

This is one of my favorite places in town hands town! The staff is great and friendly. The juke box has lots of old fun songs to play and the free shots are a nice start. This is where you go when you just want to have a good time and relax with friends. No BS about how you look or what your wearing here. Everybody is family at the PS lounge! The pizza from Enzo's is to die for and the staff is classic over there! Bring cash because the lounge is old school baby no plastic! Whoever voted for the best night is Tuesday is wrong because the place is dark on Tuesday. Get your yelp facts straight or don't yelp. hahaha read more

The first time I went to PS, I got to the door and it was locked. I was walking back to my car and a man came out of the restaurant across the street and asked if he could help me. It turned out to be the owner, Pete. he walked me back to the bar, unlocked the door and got me a beer. We sat there and shot the s$%& for the next hour. Nicest guy in the world. has watched Colfax come and go and come again. The Roses for the ladies, the free shots for all and the jukebox are all good reasons to go but the reason it can't be missed is Pete and the folks behind the bar. This bar has the pictures on the wall of a Hollywood dive bar and the red vinyl of a N. Y village hangout. It like walking into a David Lynch film. read more

This is a dive-bar at its best. Every lady who comes in gets a rose (pretty sweet, I know), and also there are complimentary house shots for you and your friends. The jukebox is great--lots of old school favorites, and if you start dancing, no one's going to care. They also have this guest bartender deal where you and your friends can bartend for a night and get to keep all the tips! Oh and not to forget that Enzo's End Pizza is right next door, which is totally tasty! If you want a chill, laid back, rustic bar, the P.S. is for you. read more

Fantastic divish bar! I love that they still give ladies a rose when they visit and everyone gets a free shot. Generally the drinks are well made and is all you'd expect on East Colfax. I'll be back! read more

P's Lounge has become one of me an my ladies go to spots on East Colfax. We come about once a week and have a drink before dinner somewhere else or pizza at Enzo's End. This place is read more

This spot is the real deal. Patrick is a bartender from a age long gone! He is the best!!! Kelly is wonderful she is easy on the eyes and makes a good drink. Come here and relax with good people and good drinks . Cash only is the only bad thing. read more