Here for karaoke often on Sunday nights, really love it here! Very trans friendly (important for ftms like myself), amazing staff, and pretty good drinks read more

I've always had a really great time here. Bartenders are kind and do a great job. I go early though so I am not sure about their night vibes. I'm a trans person and I've felt nothing but safe here. I'm only giving it 4 stars not because of the staff or the bar itself it's more towards the bathroom set up. Their happy hour is amazing! read more

Really nice and fun LGBTQ bar with great staff. On Sundays they have a four hour all you can drink beer bust for $15.

Beer bust. Bears. Theme Nights. Mixed crowds. Great drinks. Amazing bartenders. An owner who cares and spends time in his establishment. You can't go wrong with Trade. From the Musical Movie nights to Underwear night to $15 All you can drink Beer/Selzer bust. The crowds are always slightly shifting, and it's a great place to meet people. As a black trans woman, I have to be vigilant of my surroundings at all times. I always feel safe here. Trade was the first LGBTQ Bar that I frequented after moving here three years ago. It doesn't matter if I go alone, or with friends. Chris is the owner, and he is one of the nicest guys I know. Always looking to see how he can bolster the bar, and keep things fresh. If I am not at Denver Sweet, you will catch me here or at Boyztown. All for different fixes of course. read more

Tired of this dump masquerading as a bar. The drinks are a complete rip-off, served in a hole that's literally falling apart at the seams. And their greed knows no bounds. God forbid a "holiday" is on the calendar like Halloween or Pride...even when it's a day when they don't typically charge cover like Thursday or Friday , they'll slap you with a $20 "admission" fee just for the privilege of being gouged inside. Because clearly, the larger-than-normal crowds buying their overpriced swill isn't"t enough, they have to gouge their loyal customers with inflated cover charges, too! An absolute joke of an establishment. read more

It's a gay bar that features theme nights. Being from south Florida, I am kind of jaded in terms of gay bars. Having said that, love the fact that you can get either a small or a large drink and that it is served in a glass as opposed to a very small plastic cup read more

The ambiance inside is open, dark, and very rustic. The bartender was spectacular- kind, hospitable, and made well balanced drinks-. They have a spacious outdoor space that is extremely nice- the parking is primarily on the street but it was plentiful Attend a gathering here - you won't be disappointed read more

$15 for a warm glass of beer, ridiculous. I attended the club's beer bash Daisy Duke Short Shorts event on July 27, 20025. Large turn out but very few people were dressed for the event. Based on the way most people were attired, I'd say a leather event or one for bears would have been far more appropriate. The combination of the cost of a single beer and the attendance made for a extremely disappointing experience. I left after 15 minutes. read more

Wasn't at all impressed. Thought maybe I went too early so I left and went to some other bars and then went back and it was even less busy.

Meh this manager on Thursday night is full of it! It's underwear night. And he gave me 2 strikes when half of the people in the room are exposed... bull**** Sounds like jealousy to me. If you're gonna enforce a policy apply it to everyone. Not impressed read more

I love this place. We have had some great times here, celebrating birthdays, doing infused shots and loading up the jukebox with all they Cyndi, Cher & Madonna songs. Their COVID precautions are on point. They have very clear barriers between tables, servers wear masks and they have contact tracing check in at the front door along with hand sanitizer. This is a great, safe place to celebrate PRIDE. And even with the 6ft between tables, folks are still friendly and chatted with us from across the room. read more

I had such a blast at Trade!! Well, maybe it's because I was literally the ONLY woman that night in an entire bar full of men. It was great. I came here with some friends, and it was easy to get in. (Maybe we were early.) We went straight to the bar to order drinks and rented a locker for our belongings. Drinks were good, not made from cheap liquor. Music was fun, not too loud. Vibes were friendly, not creepy. Hooray for a fun time!! read more

Pros: -The location, right off the highway. -Drinks are decently priced. -The atmosphere is leather bar decor. -off street parking. -large bar Cons: -small inside and outside patio. -staff is not engaging. Had to ask if the door guy needed to I.D me, otherwise I walked in. -only 4-5 tables and otherwise it's standing room only. -restrooms don't have a sign indicating location. read more

My husband and I had a great time this weekend at Trade. Came there for the first time in Friday and ended up back there on Saturday night as well. The patio area with the fire pits really made this feel like a backyard bbq, with a lot of shirtless guys. The music was a good volume where you could dance and still talk with people. We will be back again. read more

If you are going to charge $25 to get in during Pride please have the decency to have a real DJ and not just a guy playing 20 second techno clips on repeat for several hours. No one was dancing and it was so mundane we left and went to Sweet as they had no cover and better music and a much better atmosphere. Be better...not boring. read more

The most inclusive lgbtq bar in the city. Extremely trans friendly would be an understatement. People of all races, body types, identities, and sexualities come here to hang. Awesome leather and kink events. All the bartenders are amazing, but especially Ray. read more

Not welcoming of all. Weed smoked outside frequently, butt cracks and more showing, even by staff.

Love the whole atmosphere of the bar, so relaxed, very friendly staff. The patio was also very laid back and serene. Great place read more

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Love this place! Always a fun atmosphere and the staff is friendly. The music is also well DJ'ed on weekends and weekday events. Definitely a stand out when it comes to looking for a place to chill that is very accepting of all age and body types. read more

Today, 6/6/18, internet is down. (Probably due to Comcast). No credit card is being processed, rather it is hand written by the bartender. It is alarming that they write EVERYTHING down, your whole card number expiration date, and security code. No guarantee that this non-receipt will be destroyed. No anticipation of what will happen to the information. The bartender did not have the manager's contact information. Been to this bar several times, today is not a good day to visit. read more

I love the staff here. They were so warm and welcoming. I didn't really know where to go since I'm from out of town, but this place was vibrant, fun, and had good music. Drinks weren't badly priced either. read more

I had rated this bar 5 stars, but have dropped it down to 1 star..let me explain.. This place used to serve a fantastic cocktail..the cocktails used to be very stiff, much like other dive bars in other cities, such as the mercantile saloon in Sacramento or number one fifth Avenue in San Diego...the difference between the mercantile and number one fifth Avenue vs Trade is those bars never changed their business model of serving VERY stiff cocktails for cheap prices...example..In 2013-2015, I used to go to number one fifth Avenue and was served extremely strong cocktails, then left in 2015..I came back to visit in 2019 to number one fifth Avenue in San Diego all those years later, and i was worried things might have changed...but I was very pleased to see that bars business model had not changed at number one 5th Ave in San Diego. They were still serving extremely stiff cocktails for cheap 6-8$..maybe it was a dollar or two more than in 2015, maybe not..point is, they still served extremely stiff cocktails, even years after I had been there prior. I'm fact, the assistant manager was my bartender, and he still served me a legendary cocktail at number one 5th Avenue for very cheap ..their business model had not changed, despite 4 years passing since I had been there...which brings me to my point , to contrast how Trade Bar in Denver definitely changed their business model in only a few months... I started coming to trade only in October of 2021...was so glad to find a busy bar that also served cheap stiff cocktails in Denver..it even says so in their online self description, "serves a stiff drink." I had come just after Easter 2022 and the drinks were as stiff as normal..I had claimed this place as my only place to go as I loved the staff and cheap drinks and super stiff cocktails..since that visit just after Easter 2022, I have been back twice, only to find in such a short amount of time, things at trade bar denver have changed drastically.. Gone are the stiff cocktails and gone is what made Trade a super special place to go ..they are now serving watered down drinks, really no better than charlie's, which I had laughed at in the past, for serving such watered down drinks...Now trade is doing the same thing...watered down weak drinks the last 2 times I went, and i made sure to try every bartender working on both occasions, just to make sure it wasn't a fluke/coincidence. Did they think nobody would notice? So sad to say, what made trade special is gone...it's just another laughing stock like charlie's serving weak watered down drinks. I used to make a special trip to come to trade, even though it's way out of the way from where I live. Now, there's no point in making the trip anymore - I may as well just walk down the street from where I live to go to the cap. hill bars like X-Bar (no need to call an uber anymore). I always used to close out the bar and wouldn't go anywhere else but trade..I left tonight after 2 watery weak drinks and I'm headed to X bar..I'm so sad this has happened..clearly greed has taken over...I'm out of there. You lost me as a customer.. By the way, X-Bar was fantastic and some really cute boys were checking me out, unlike Trade where i get ignored..I think I will be sticking to X Bar and dare i say charlie's from now on..I never saw this coming....shame on you Trade..by the way, X-bar and charlie's don't serve stiff drinks either, unless you get a double...the reason I give x bar and charlies a pass on weak cocktails is they never claimed to serve anything but average cocktails..there was no change in their business model...It's insulting to my intelligence for a place like Trade to once offer such amazing cocktails, and in a matter of a month, take them away and replace them with weak cocktails- it just shows money is all they care about...that bugs me to no end and i refuse to play that game with Trade, when other bars like Number one fifth avenue and the mercantile saloon never strayed from their business model of serving cheap incredibly strong cocktails, despite years passing. I wish Trade bar luck with their weak watered down drinks...You have been warned if you go trade, that's what you'll get.... read more

Every time my husband and I show up not knowing there's a show/event going on and it's great. Underwear night, BDSM show. PROOF OF VACCINE is such a relief to someone who is HIV+. Thank you read more

Okay I thought the venue was a small but they don't over charge for drinks like other gay bars here in Denver (aka denver sweet... )

Guys the slow service, 3-4 guys behind the bar talking to each other, don't greet or even acknowledge the customer for 30-60 seconds, it's irritating and unprofessional read more

Great place. Staff is friendly, nice crowd too. Talked to a cool guy for awhile.

went here for a "bear" beerbust. got ignored pretty much. I felt like Jan Brady.. invisible. NOT impressed with my 1st visit. Not really a bar person but thot I would try it out.. oh well. sad bear Brian Peck read more

Thanks the stars that this bar is open and ready for business...much like many of its customers ;-) Butt seriously, Trade fills a huge hole in the Denver gay community - it is a much needed establishment. This IS the best local gay bar in The Mile High City. Great drink specials, always polite staff, sexy patrons, and fun, Fun, FUN! I really dig the patio with its outdoor bar, fire pits, high fences, and decent space for mingling - in your pants or out of them. While the bar itself is not big, it's got an excellent vibe. I'd call this a leather bar, where it's not uncommon to see men in their undies, sexy male model videos, and all the raunchy goodness that comes with it. When you're at Trade you can let your freak flag fly. You are free to be who you are, no judgements. What's more, this place honors the gay man culture. It's quite refreshing to have an honest to goodness dark and dank bar for the boys! This is definitely my go to spot. More times than none there are decent drink specials. On the weekends it can get crowded but the bar staff is really efficient, some are sexy AF, and they are all friendly. It's a gay bar - you'll see things here that you won't see anywhere else. That's all part of its charm. I wouldn't trade Trade for any other gay bar in town. read more

Trade is definitely an amazing gay bar, with all the sorts of amenities of alcohol and homosexuality that one could ever ask for. For heterosexuals and women (especially lesbians), this is probably not the place for you; this is very much a gay bar, and very much caters to gay men. However, if you are a gay man (or perhaps questioning man hehe), then this is the bar for you! The alcohol is poured very cheaply and freely-- about five dollars for a very tall glass of coke and whiskey, tequila sunrise, vodka soda, etc. And when I mean tall, I mean very tall-- like your 6'5'' cousin facing off against basketball with you sort of tall. If you aren't a seasoned drinker, the alcohol will knock you out of the ball park and into the football stadium next door. As for the crowd: very sexy, with a wide variety, both sexual and non-sexual. You will find someone that will pique your interest here, and have an extraordinary time exploring the entire scene that is well hidden away from the mainstream side of gay clubs within the Colorado community. I truly recommend this place, and the only way for you to experience it is to go out yourself and see what I am saying within this review ;) read more

This bar has a great staff, great clientele, great drinks and even great prices! The owner, Chris Newell, doesn't even have a general manager for his two bars (Gladys across the street) yet still manages to operate both with hardly any problems. He "gets in the trenches with the troops" to make everything flow smoothly at Trade. The clientele is very diverse ranging from all colors, backgrounds, young to older, from straight to gay and everything in between. Not to miss is their Saturday beer bust from 3-7 and Sunday beer bust from 4-8 every week. Great location just 2 blocks from RTD route #1 or a 15 minute walk to the 10th and Osage light rail station. If you're feeling particularly energetic, it is a 35 minute walk from downtown. read more

One of the best bars in Denver!! Very inclusive, not pricey at all, and has just the right amount of space for parties!

Denver replacement for the Eagle. Small. Thurs night was too packed. Long bar lines Visiting dj played music so loud it was painful and it predominantly sucked. Glad denver has a leather and skivees bar, but this place is too small and it is long past time to nix smoking on patios. Particularly when the interior space is so limited. read more

I stopped in here yesterday for a beer. Lovely bar. Great Touchtunes jukebox (you can play songs from the Touchtunes app. on your phone). Very nice and friendly staff. Some of the clientele are b*tches, but it's a gay bar! Hehe. They do need a sign out front that says Trade. The bartender said the owners/managers were working on it ... read more

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Just wanted to say how incredible the staff here are. Steve was welcoming and so attentive and went above and beyond to make our night at Trade "top-notch". Hopefully we'll be back soon!! read more

So time to suck it up and say sorry for me knee jerk reaction to this bar when it opened (also some growing on my part). This and Gladys, it's cousin across the street are, in my opinion, the best gay bars in Denver. They are incredibly welcoming and the bartenders are rockstars. Juice and Joch always make me feel like part of the community and like you belong. Every now and then you get to see Chris is some sexy, skimpy outfit which wets the appetite! Drinks are always on point, music is great, and a really great patio. They have different events continuously throughout the month which cater to a lot of different people. Go check it out, it's worth it. And even if it's slow, have a drink on the patio, it's a good read more

Enjoy Chris and his staff. This is a great hangout with wonderful Sunday mimosa. Saturday beer bust support local clubs & groups. Pool table & old fashion movies are always playing. Great Gayboy hang out. read more

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This is a great new leather bar for Denver's expanding gayborhoods. I am leaving five stars because I see this place developing into a great space I could enjoy and had an overall great experience during my first visit. The staff is VERY friendly and the drink prices aren't bad! The beer I got was a little warm, but not sure if that was because the keg had just been changed or what. The patio needs some lighting and seating work, but I think that will all come in time. Overall, the space was repurposed well and I think it will be a popular hangout with a loyal following as things progress. read more

I like this bar for the most part. The staff is friendly and it's a nice space. My main complaints are the lack of lighting throughout the place. I get the darkness is some of the allure for this bar but it's literally pitch black outside besides the billboard that is above the bar. I couldn't see 5 feet in front of me. Indoor lighting is reduced to neon red lights and a tv screen. Just too dark, and hard to converse with the loud music, which I mean it's a bar so that's excusable. The lighting isn't. read more

Denver Trade is a great gay bar! The staff and bartenders are always very welcoming with a huge smile. The type of crowd ranges daily from a sleazy dirty Thursday underwear night, to brunch on Sundays, to even BINGO nights too! They usually keep their Facebook pretty updated with all of their events so if you're in town visiting or just want to know what's going on I recommend checking there. The same owners who own Trade also on a bar literally across the street called Glady's: The Nosy Neighbor which is also great to check out on my favorite night on Thursdays for their drag show. The drinks are very inexpensive at Trade and have a huge selection of infused vodkas as well. Best nights to go are on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evenings. Saturday they have a beer bust every week too! read more

I was there for an hour or so. People didnt seem to connect with strangers. Bartender was very friendly though and they had a great special going on. read more