We've been wanting to check out this bar for quite a while. I can't count the number of times we have driven past it and been so curious to see what it was like inside. We finally decided to give it a try last week and we were not disappointed! It definitely has that charming dive bar scene and is super spacious inside. There is bar seating, tons of high top tables, booths and even outdoor seating. They have a photo booth, pool tables, and a cute duck claw machine. The prices were great at very reasonable prices. I also loved the sense of community there. You could tell there were regulars and the bar tenders were so friendly and funny. It felt like a very welcoming spot and we loved all the Halloween decorations they set up throughout the bar. We shall definitely be returning! read more

Been meaning to check out Dirty Duck since moving pretty close to it. We decided to stop by on Halloween 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. read more

It's a dive bar in Denver. Ducks are the theme decor. This place was listed on the 2022-2023 best bars 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. read more

Forgot to take pictures, but can not recommend this dive bar enough! Megan was incredibly friendly and helpful, recommending drinks for my girlfriend which she loved! We were visiting from out of town but felt right at home. If you want a cheap drink and good vibes from some funny locals, check it out! Megan is amazing can not recommend her and the duck enough, thanks!!! read more

Love the Dirty Duck, especially on a holiday as they are always open. Well deserving bar on Westword's 100 Bar List. Drinks are strong and the regulars are plentiful. Meghan is an amazing bartender and makes you feel like you are drinking at her home. Touchtunes is always playing to add to the good time vibe. read more

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I've driven by The Dirty Duck probably hundreds of times but never though of stepping in until we were talking about it at a different bar and someone yelled "you have to get a duck!" We were intrigued and decided to go check it out. Let's just say our bar hopping stopped and we finished the night there! The drinks are affordable, the bar is divey, and there's a claw machine with a bunch of ducks in there that are actually easy to get! Go check it out! read more

The Dirty Duck Bar - Duck claw machine - Dive Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I went to the duck this past weekend and was served by Megan and Cassidy. They were both incredibly welcoming and gave 5 start service. I have run into them before and each time is better than the last. I will be going on their shifts as often as I can. read more

First of all , this is a very cool out the way spot, when iI tell ya" the bartender that just served me a drink also just made one of the best bar burgers in town straight up!!! no cap great atmosphere chill vibe the owners are awesome!! made me feel very welcomed I'll definitely be back!!! read more

We stopped after lunch on a Wednesday. The bartender immediately introduced herself followed by the owner. Fantastic (strong) drinks, great conversation and overall welcoming vibe. My husband and I sat at the bar during our visit and enjoyed every minute of it. read more

The Dirty Duck Bar - View of bar and the complimentary duck from the bartender. - Dive Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The best place ever Megan is the best the vibez are sweet and the drinks are cheap and cold

The Dirty Duck Bar is the epitome of a lively dive bar experience. Visited on a bustling Friday night when the Rockies opened their season with a walk off win, the music was so loud that those with hearing loss will hear it and those without loss will experience it after a few hours here. The presence of a Cajun food truck outside offered a delightful culinary surprise, with the red beans and rice earning high praise. Amidst the friendly ambiance, complete with pool tables and multiple TVs, the Duck exudes a dive bar/ sports bar vibe. Service primarily revolves around bar-side ordering. Overall, it's a spot where the energy is infectious, though some will find it not to their liking I suspect. read more

The wife and I walked in and up to the bar, the bartender said a surprised hello, it had been a few months since he'd seen us. "Double tall whisky sodas?" he asks, confirming our usual drink. We squinted and pulled our mouths into tight smiles, "No," we said, "just singles. We want to take it easy and just give our dog another hour before we pick him up from daycare down the street." He takes two pint glasses from the stack, fills them with ice, grabs a bottle of our usual whisky, and as he pours he looks us straight in the eyes never breaking eye contact. "Oh no....I accidentally poured doubles..." he said as he made us our usual drink and we broke out in laughter. And don't worry, he did not over-serve, and didn't do anything we were not perfectly fine with - that's just how this place is. You're a friend at the Duck. Their love language is being a little sh*t, sometimes, and aren't we all like that from time to time? The staff is always welcoming and friendly - no matter who it is. Everyone's funny and friendly and treats you like they've known you forever. It's got a super diverse crowd - you'll find old guys who started drinking at noon, random bikers, and corporate happy hours. It's a wonderful melange of humanity. The food truck that's out front half the time is a cornucopia of fried delights, and they've got a claw machine filled with - you guess it - rubber ducks. We're suckers for dive bars, and The Dirty Duck delivers in every way. So the next time you might be passing by, do what my wife and I do, turn your head, find a wry smile, and ask "Do you wanna Duck it?" and then answer yes. Because that's what you should do. read more

It's alright. Dive bar, decent amount of parking and a few pool tables. Bartenders are hit or miss, some are friendly and some ignore you unless you're a regular of theirs! Not much cheaper than a nice bar, but maybe $3 less for a normal double. read more

A most glorious dive bar. Great place to catch up with old friends over pitchers of cold beer. Cash is highly encouraged, but not required.

A cozy, eclectic atmosphere with the kindest staff. I took my coworkers here for a Happy Hour and it was just perfect. Thank you to Liza and Cassidy for welcoming us so warmly and making our experience a memorable one!! Y'all are amazing. read more

This place is a must visit. Nothing special but is a stop as an old school bar. Bar tender was very nice and the nostalgia era is a vibe. Check it out. It's pretty cool read more

Ebbs and flows. Loved this place for awhile. We definitely called this our spot, even took our wedding party there the night before getting married. Pool is fun, and the people who come to play are nice and willing to share the table. Eddie is by far the best bartender (he is an AWESOME dude). If you ever come in and get Garrett as your bartender.. well, don't expect any quality of service lol. Horrible hospitality from Garrett. But if he isn't working you'll receive good service. They don't have an ATM to get cash for pool. And don't dare ask for change.. Garrett will be sure to let you know they won't help by blatantly ignoring your request and moving to the next person in line. Overall, use to love this place.. but Doctor Proctors down the street is a great option when Garrett is working! read more

Fun great little bar! You won't be disappointed. Bartenders are so cool. Pitchers beer $ 11.00

The Dirty Duck is a Denver landmark. For regulars, its a second home. For those visiting, one might describe it as a hole in the wall/I-25 runaway escape ramp for rush hour - a rubber duck cemetery - no judgement zone liquid therapy retreat - or just say it's a bar with friendly staff and patrons who know what they like and happy to recommend any drink you might be craving. I've been to the Dirty Duck more times than I probably remember (haha) but do always remember it was a good time otherwise I wouldn't go back. For a dive bar, the drinks aren't the cheapest compared to similar bars, but the staff and experience is worth the extra money during your visit. My only complaint is if you are a night owl and expect to stay and close the bar down, well you will but it will be an hour before Colorado bar operating hours. Essentially last call is right around 12:45 am and they start clearing everyone out around 1 instead of 2 am. If you are bar hopping and stop in after midnight, prepare to drink fast and don't let that Uber escape too quick because you will be in and out faster than you expected. Pro Tip - The pickle shots are yummy! Tastes like a ballpark style jumbo pickle (minus the actual pickle mess) which will leave you looking around for the closest big screen to check the Rockies score. read more

Service was great, it just took a little while a couple times because the bartender thought I couldn't see him with all the camo he was wearing. Such a fun bar read more

The Dirty Duck Bar - One of the times I found him in his camo - Dive Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great friendly community watering hole! Bartenders are awesome and we just love all the fun ducks lol ! If you want great service fun people and nice bartenders don't hesitate to sit your butt down at this bar read more

I heard reas your response, I've been in the service industry since birth... you have time to clean up and close after your posted time of operation. As a bar you list your close at 2am then you post your last call at 1:45 I would understand if this place could seat or even have 100 people... but what is happening is your bartender wants to go home and is happy to turn away business as early as possible so he could get home. I feel bad for your business - we all know it's a dive bar, sad that you would rather turn away business than appease your clientele I'll NEVER put a foot in your bar after I got to the Dirty Duck at 1:15 standing around to be avoided by the bartender only to find out that you don't act like ANY other bar... your tiny and need the business, I'm sure you turning people away EARLY will not help you After looking like an idiot asking for a drink 5 min later after getting there at 1:15 with 6 people in the bar, yet some how Darin was too busy for 5 min... only to tell me he stopped serving at 1;10am Look your bartender is really old and weak he may just need to get to bed early, maybe you shouldn't schedule him on late nights... he probably can't stay awake? Bottom line when a Beta make like Darin Sak's me to not come back by because he's too old to stay awake I was standing outside with the door open and she tightened his hair bun and said yelled out (since I come by during working hours to get a drink but she closes early) maybe you shouldn't come by? I didn't want to Helier her feelings but after thinking about it Darrin, you're lazy and your closing WAY TOO EARLY if you don't like it then don't claim to be open til 2am read more

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Great dive bar. Bathrooms are clean service and staff are great prices are great. Highly recommended

Good dive bar...cheap beer, tetanus shot optional. It's a half way point for my buddy Jay and I so worked out well (plus, it beats the hell out of Hooters on Colorado) Don't expect much and you'll leave pleased.. read more

Denver, Colorado --- my most recent "Run-A-Way Bill" "COON TRAP" bar is the family owned/operated "Dirty Duck" bar (bar 465 of "666 Bars of 2017") ... ... bartender "Liza" & her fellow bartender team (Sheila, Garrett, Fabio & "Hurricane Jane") make me "leave wanting more!" ... ... the customers are interactive & super friendly ... ... the "Duck flair" makes the atmosphere unique & comfortable "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #DUSA2018 #Bars #BarsUSA #BAR_RAB #BarsRAB2018 #666BarsUSA #OwnerOperatedBusiness 09.28.18 read more

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Good old dive bar with eclectic mix of loyal patrons! Hit it up after a DU hockey game or dinner in South Denver.

They serve drinks, and they don't charge a lot for them. You can get a burger (chips, no fries) or pizza. Neither will be fancy. But it will put food in your belly while you're enjoying inexpensive drinks. Sometimes, that's all you need in a bar. No servers hassling you to order more or order extra. You can sit and chat with friends, play pool, and have a beer. Be sure to tip accordingly. I ordered a Guinness, and the bartender let me know she would take her time and do it correctly. There is plenty of parking, though you might consider taking the very close by light rail since the drinks are cheap. Sometimes they have free food. read more

They have a $15 Card Minimum posted in size 40 don't at the bar. Basically, you are required to get drunk u less you pay the tab for 3 others. I stopped by for a drink waiting for an appointment. Big bummer. read more

The Dirty Duck Bar - a sign that reads $ 5 00 credit card minimum - Dive Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Sketch bar. Great bathrooms. Would visit again. They could use a cat hanging around nonchalantly and it would be a 5 star bar. read more

This is a great place to grab a drink with friends! The staff is amazing!! I reached out to them for a favor and they really came through for me. I had been there with a friend a couple years ago and had a great time. My friend is at Craig hospital recovering from a serious medical event and they hand delivered one of their sweatshirts to him to spark some good memories and aid in his recovery. I am eternally grateful for Liza and how she handled this situation. I can't say enough good stuff about this bar and hope anyone who sees this stops in for a drink and a laugh. read more

Usually a good place to stop by, but on this last visit some fat broad objected to our song on the jukebox, so they canceled it mid-song. Do I get to ask the bartender to cancel songs I don't like? If you don't like what's playing deal with it for 3 minutes. Low class move. read more

These folks are fun. Nighttime weekend bartenders are crass, crude and hilarious. Just the way they ought to be. A great dive bar. Went in for lunch, and... I think from now on I will stick to the drinks, which are generously poured. Delicious cocktails, and they'll accommodate the most ridiculous of requests--I like a fruity island drink. "Why can't you like beer?" I have been asked a thousand times over the years. Dirty Duck bartenders be like "Oh, it's you. Right, got it." They might roll their eyes, but they'll smile doing it. Tip your bartenders! read more

One visit, this is my new favorite Dive Bar in Denver. Reasonably priced drinks, not wall-to-wall people, good crowd of locals (pretty hipster free), they were playing good tunes (no Biggie, but NIN), ZERO attitude, just people who are serious about drinking. Did I mention that they have a smoking patio? Old school leather booths, pool tables, attentive bartenders, what more does a serious drinker need? It's a bit out the way for me, but it's worth getting out of Cap Hill for something laidback. If you're wanting fancy cocktails, or care about how others are dressed (or yourself for that matter), then you probably want to give this place a miss. read more

I'm complaining because I got phone calls from this number all night then I call the number back and I said "I've gotten a call from here who is this?" And they hung up on me. I call again and this employee from "the dirty duck bar" says "You haven't gotten phone calls from here". So later I got another call about 30 mins later from the same number. I called back because I found it weird the same number called twice, so I called back and heard in the back ground a man that saying "it's her again she's on the phone again" which I found confusing cause all I asked the first time I called is who is this calling my number? And some lady got on the phone and said "you need to stop calling " but all I was asking was who was calling me from that number? read more

I dig this bar. We checked out this place one friday night. There are plenty of nice regulars. Everyone is friendly and chatty. The staff was helpful with some ideas for things we wanted to do while we were visiting. This place has hundreds & hundreds of ducks all over the place, which is how it gets the name. Drinks weren't expensive. Solid local neighborhood bar. Definitely going to come back on my next trip to Denver. read more

I've been to bars on 3 continents and this is, indubitably, the best bar i've encountered in my time - and that's a Wild Bill Guarantee™ ENVIRONMENT: 10 DUCK MACHINE: 12 CLEANLINESS: shag carpet thank you read more

This is by far my favorite bar, dive or otherwise, in Denver. Drinks are unbelievably cheap but also always strong. The service is always friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is always fun. My wife and I stop in here regularly after Avs games or sometimes just when we are driving by. Love it! read more

Once again, dive bars are amazing for so many reasons. In the world of dive bars, The Dirty Duck Bar is as good as it gets. People come to dive bars for various reasons. And, if you are a fan of dive bars, you have yours. I generally like the people. They are real people!! Right now (October), the place is decked out in Halloween decorations. The only thing better would be if they kept up all holiday decoration year round! The only place I have seen this at is the Comet Bar in Detroit. Bartender was great. Great pour of Jamesons and a great Guinness pour, which is rare these days for some ridiculous reason. Every so often you got served with a great joke, with great delivery. The Dirty Duck Bar may become a frequent stop on the way home after a long day of work. read more

Friendly and engaging staff, reasonably priced drinks, terrific environment. Bring quarters to win a duck!

There's a celebration going on so come and celebrate with us. Erika is making sure that everybody is getting what they need. It's a great ambience a low-key place to be who you want to be. read more

The Dirty Duck Bar - a view of the bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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