Small and homey dive bar within walking distance in our neighborhood--what's not to love?…read more Disclaimer: my hubs is a weekly regular. He loved the Mozart, along with its bartenders and friendly crowds. Mozart's feels like home. The bartenders are friendly and quick, the owners (or one of them) are usually around to shoot the **** with, and the drinks are cheap. Their "specialty" is a pickle shot (in the giant glass jug behind the bar) and if you throw in a few beers, your tab will be $10, and that includes a nice tip. Is the bar fancy? No. But that's part of the appeal. Go in on a weeknight evening and you're bound to walk in during darts league. Don't count on getting a seat or a table if darts is happening. And these guys are good! The crowd is friendly and you can sit at the bar alone without feeling creepy. Winners all around.

Being a sucker for karaoke, I sought out this place for a Sunday night karaoke session last time I…read morewas in Denver. It's a basic dive bar --domestic drafts, well drinks, and cheap wine. The bartender that night was absolutely great. The karaoke DJ (Sexy Jesus Karaoke) was friendly and fair, keeping repeat singers in the queue while adding in new singers as they arrived. Our group had a fantastic time and got to sing several times. The crowd was eclectic, supportive, and full of good singers. The one thing none of our group appreciated was that the front windows were wide open and people smoked outside the entire night. They literally had ashtrays on the windowsill. We all reeked of smoke by the end of the night. Kind of a bummer, and something to consider if you're thinking of going here when it's warm enough to have the windows open.

Dirty Laundry was a fun stop. They've got great craft cocktails, all with fun names and the loaded…read morehot dog we shared was amaze balls. We sat at the bar, of course, and the staff were laid back while also friendly and fast. Trifecta. Definitely need to return for round two!

Warning: NO KIDS ALLOWED…read more These grandparents wanted to take their 10 yr old granddaughter for pretzel bites she wanted. It was about 5:00... not too late, place was empty. Was greeted at door with a "No kids allowed" announcement. I thought he was kidding. Nope. No kids allowed in a place that's in a family friendly area. Won't be back... even without kids

A bar without food should have a exceptional alcohol selection. This bar has a dive bar alcohol…read morechoices but without dive bar prices/specials. I understand they need to charge more since they don't sell food but I think they're going to struggle with their current business model. I hope they succeed but it'll be tough with better bars in the neighborhood.

Super fun Trivia night on Wednesdays. New, clean, fun and in a great hood! Euchre on 2 Mondays per…read moremonth too! Love it...and byof BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!

I'll start by saying - I love this bar. I love the owner. I love the bartenders. I love the…read morecrowd. I love the prices. I love the vibe. I grew up in this neighborhood and Christian took the reigns and turned it into a place that you can call "my bar." This is what happens when a dive bar hooks up with a neighborhood bar and has a kid that makes it a habit of being insolent. Bonus - it's a Philly Bar. Another bonus - the merch is HILARIOUS. Third bonus - there's a neon sign telling you to not do coke in the bathroom. Fourth bonus - Karaoke Fridays. Fifth bonus: Live and loud music on the patio when the weather is nice. Seriously, I'd rather spend time in this bar than some vapid, IG worthy, over priced, douche canoe hangout in RINO with equally vapid and fake clientele. Don't come here if you want a bougey, curated experience. Come here because you want original, no frills, no holds barred fun. Yes, it's on East Colfax. Yes, it's in a neighborhood most of you are afraid to go. Yes, you'll be glad you sacked up and stepped outside your comfort zone and patronized a place I'm proud to call "my bar."

This spot is a hidden gem on East Colfax. I'm originally from Philly, and EastFax Tap has that same…read moreneighborhood vibe that makes you feel right at home. Every Sunday they host a comedy show, and honestly, it's way better than you'd expect from a dive bar setup. The comedians are hilarious -- a mix of local talent and surprise drop-ins. Perfect way to end the weekend. The staff is super friendly, the drinks are cheap (plus Sunday drink specials, and I think they run deals most days), and the whole vibe is just easygoing and fun. They also have a big back patio that's awesome in warm weather -- I've seen BBQs, live music, food trucks, and even stand-up out there. It's one of those places where something cool is always happening. If you're looking for a laid-back Denver bar with personality -- and free comedy on Sundays -- this is it.

First of all, love the Owl. The staff is fantastic and food is yummy. It's a favorite spot. I love…read morethe Caprese Sliders and their pizzas! Stop reading here if you like, the rest is a one-off and response. Let's be clear on Brian Bs review... I was sitting in the back corner of the room, the booth behind me had just vacated and the dishes had not yet been cleared. 2 women approached and I heard one wonder out loud to the other if they could sit there. I turned and let them know that the people had just left, so if they just scooted the dishes to the edge, I'm sure it was fine to sit. (and this was when I gestured in a "scoot the dishes forward" movement) At this time, a man (Brian, we now know) walked up and used the edge of his hand and smacked my arm down in a chopping motion. My partner notified the "door dude" and he immediately asked Brian to leave. Brain commented over his shoulder "oh, sorry if I offended you" to which I replied " you didn't offend me, you hit me" He then stood outside flipping off the place for a while before leaving. I appreciated the immediate action of the staff when I was intentionally hit by a man in their establishment.

Went to the Owl Saloon on Saturday night. It was busy. We found a table, a booth in the corner…read more A woman from the adjacent table was gesturing and pointing to something on our table when my wife sat down. The woman kept gesturing and pointing at the table, then at my wife. I read my wife instantly. She felt threatened. Confirmed later. I felt the need to protect my wife. I walked in front of crazy -gesture - pointy lady blocking her gesturing and pointing and sat down. My back was to her and I never made eye contact nor did I say a word. A few moments later the door dude came to our table and told me to leave. I asked why. He said I laid hands on the woman. I asked if he wanted to hear my side of the story. He said no. We left and we left our drinks. Weird redneck good ol boy vibes. Avoid this toxic place. Go somewhere else. So many welcoming and inclusive bars on East Colfax. Gesture lady clearly the regular as I think back. As we left, a guy at her table waved "bye bye" and laughed with gesture lady. That's all I have to say about that. The Owl Saloon....hmmmmm? True colors. Believe them. Thought you should know.

Scotch eggs are delicious! Bar tender was friendly! Haven't found scotch eggs done the hard boiled…read moreway anywhere else and that is the way I prefer. Will be back.

Loved having Diane as our bartender Sunday afternoon!!! She was seriously the best!!!read more

Nice four block walk from the renassaince awaits an old fire station with a wide range of fantastic…read morebeers and excellent service. Good music, green bulbs for st paddy's day, and two new beers on the menu: A wheat based peach beer with a hint of sour--fantastic A wheat based witbier with a touch of Meyer's lemon--usually not a fan of witbiers but very thirst quenching on a hot day.

I know they recently changed ownership which may be the reason for less beers on tap, until…read moreeverything shakes out. The beer I had was tasty. I had the amber. We met up with folks for our book club. One of the members called ahead and they put a reserved sign on a table for us. I appreciate that they had a food truck on a Tuesday. So many places only have them Thursday-Sunday. We had a great discussion. It is a bit loud in there between music and conversations, the ambient noise level is fairly high. We all had a good evening discussing our latest read.

What a fun and cool dive! I've been to KR up in Ned plenty, so it was really fun to see a new…read moreoffshoot. Vibes were very retro, with old 50s diner tables, rotary phones, tons of VHS movies and CRT tvs, as well as matchbooks! I went in the middle of the day and it was quiet but it looked like a ton of fun at night. Pinball, a jukebox and nice seating out back. Feels like you're in a much larger spot. Bartender was very nice and friendly. I got my usual blend of Lager and Goo, makes a tasty refreshing drink that's not too sour. Definitely will be back when I'm in Denver!

Since my first can of Knotted Root--a tallboy of "Cheap Fabric and Dim Lighting" in the Covid era,…read moreI've been singing their praises as one of Colorado's elite brewers. The only drawback was the drive to Nederland to have some on tap--until now. Now open next to Marcyzk's and across from Nuggs Ice Cream and Verde Natural, Circular gives even more reason to visit this block. E. Colfax doesn't have the scenery of Ned, but it's a lot closer to home. Welcome to the neighborhood! My first visit will definitely not be the last. Marketed as a take on dive bars, this place feels much more open and well-lit than expected. Front windows have a full view of the action on Colfax, keeping it bright. The bar area offers plenty of seating on stools or at tables. Head back to find more seating, a few arcade games, and some pinball. Head outside for the patio, billiards room, and exit to the free parking, a major plus on Colfax even before the city decimates it. The vibe is comfortable and chill. Service was friendly and helpful. The tap list included several delicious IPAs, two lagers, a porter, and you know I would like to have some Thick Strawberry Goo. Knotted Root has always had good musical taste and they have decorated with some hilarious and interesting wall art/photos. Of course, new spots have kinks to work out. The TMNT pinball game says it's a quarter, but really costs a dollar. The other one just ate my quarter and didn't work. The staff kindly messaged someone off-site to find the wifi password, but then it wouldn't connect. None of this killed my buzz. Good times. Even if you're not a beer snob, Circular offers both elite suds & a great place to hang out. Taboot! Five star beer, four stars overall--for now.

Latchkey is perfect for many vibes depending on the day! It's in walking distance from me so it's a…read morenice spot we go for a quick drink. I see they just added a cute hanging side on the front, so it's easier to locate. Their interior is divided by the huge rectangular bar in the middle. It gives space to both sides. There are TVs all around. There is also an outdoor patio that is perfect for warmer nights. I've been a handful of times and was able to experience it busy and slow! The first time we went is for an event after a Billy Strings concert, and the place was packed. Even then, the drinks came pretty fast. On the slower times, I was able to order their craftier cocktails. Their cocktails are decent. The major upside of this place is the prices! I find them to be on the cheaper side of Denver drinks. Latchkey has quickly become a go-to of mine and can't wait to see them grow more!

Latchkey seems to be THE neighborhood watering hole. Went here for an after party and arrived…read morearound 11:30 pm and closed the bar down--we weren't the only ones! There are so many activities you can participate in - pool, darts, a "fun" vending machine that does not disperse food or drink, watch sports, photo booth, hang outside on their patio, hang inside at the numerous tables and chairs, or hang out at the bar with the bartenders - there is so much to do! You can bring your own food in as well. It is set up for large groups! Service was great, tables were clean as was the bathroom. It's a fun place to be, especially on a Saturday night!

Great beers, they change regularly. My current favorites are Maltering the Deal, black IPA and the…read morePeach SizedDreams, IPA. Lots of fun events and friendly bartenders! I highly recommend it!

The definition of a solid brewery that's eclipsed the 10 year mark, which in the local brewery…read moreworld is quite a feat. Definitely give them props, especially considering a recent change in ownership! In my experience, not much has changed since they changed hands. It still seems community focused, they still host events, open their space to other vendors, and you can't beat that patio. True to its name, the literary themed brewery has a library of books inside the taproom, and plenty of games to play. Homages to authors, novels, etc. in the names of their beers. They had a strong variety of beers on tap when we visited. I really liked the pale ale and stuck it with twice on one of those famous cold/hot Denver days depending if you're in the sun or shade. One of the OG breweries on Colfax if not THE OG. Glad they're still kicking in Park Hill!