Fun bar with a good happy hour until 8:00 pm. Large patio to hang out with friends and ok music. They partner with a food service for folks that want a bite to eat. Upstairs has a decent sized dance floor in addition to the smaller floor on the first level. A variety of shows throughout the week offer's plenty of entertainment. One area of improvement would be a complete overhaul of the restrooms. read more

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Waaaayy too clicky atmosphere! Two stars instead of 1 because the employees were pretty chill! But everyone who didn't work there looked at me like I was unapproachable, all because I was dressed fabulous! (Usually am!) Only service complaint I have is how security handles IDs of trans men. Yes, that picture was me, my ID still says "F" and my dead name, still me, even though last time I got my picture taken for my ID was 2015, back when I was 245 lbs, and I am 179 lbs now, been online since! read more

Fun venue with lots of great events! I love the outdoor patio and especially enjoy day drinking here. The drag shows are fun and there are various events on weeknights. Last time I came here for an event, it was for a watch party for the Heated Rivalry finale (IYKYK) and it was so much fun watching it with the community. There are also happy hour / weekday specials and drinks are pretty decently priced. Come check it out! read more

Went to X bar for their weekly Sunday Beer Bust, where you pay 16 dollars for all you can drink beer or seltzer, with a few options to choose from. Overall, great vibes. It rained for a bit on the patio but we had no problem bringing the party inside. Quick and friendly service. They even had servers running around topping off drinks which was super nice, because you didn't have to go back to the bar. A little pricey but if you time things right and come early, you can get what you paid for. The ghost kitchen was delicious. We ordered "the three way" - chips with guac, salsa and queso. The salsa was my favorite. We had to track down a cook to get a few chip refills (for free). Super fun spot for a mid day drink. read more

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What a fun place! X Bar has a lot of space for activities. We went on a Friday and they had a viewing party for the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, which is really fun to watch with a large group. Happy hour is the best time to go as it is BOGO. The food menu is Vegan/Plant based from SRYBB which had a kitchen inside X Bar. We ordered the focaccia breadsticks but with actual dairy-it was good and hit the spot. X Bar has really nice and fun bartenders. It's a party regardless of the day or time. I'd be up for going again. Also- fun photo booth if you're so inclined. On Westword's list of 100 Bars for a reason! read more

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X Bar made Westword's 100 as a Neighborhood Favorite. With their friendly bartenders, theme nights, and BOGO Happy Hour, I can see why. We sat at the bar and were taken good care of even as the night got busier. It was a RuPaul's Drag Race watch party, so of course, we stayed and joined in on the fun. Plant-based food from SRYBB is also available. HH runs 3-8pm M-Sat BOGO wells, wine, and draft. With a fun photo booth as well, you can't go wrong at X Bar. read more

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I'm writing this to share a very disappointing and confusing experience my friend and I had at X Bar on 11/29/25 around 1:00 AM. While we were standing at the bar trying to order a drink, two individuals nearby began physically fighting with each other. After the altercation, those same individuals walked up to the bar, and the bartender used his walkie-talkie to call security. As soon as security was contacted, the two people who were actually fighting quickly left the area. Because we happened to be standing at the bar during that moment, my friend and I were mistaken for being part of the altercation. Security removed us without asking questions or verifying what happened. Multiple patrons saw us being escorted out even though we had no involvement in the fight at all. Outside, we tried to calmly explain the situation, but the security guard repeatedly stated that he could "do whatever he wants" because the bar is private property. He also insisted we were "arguing" with him when we were simply trying to clarify what happened. At one point he mentioned handcuffs and physical removal if we didn't leave, which felt extremely unnecessary and intimidating considering we had done absolutely nothing wrong and were already complying. X Bar has always been one of our favorite places -- a space where we've felt safe, accepted, and able to be ourselves. This experience made us feel singled out, uncomfortable, and unfairly blamed for a situation we had no part in. I truly hope management reviews their security footage and re-evaluates how false accusations and misunderstandings like this are handled. No one deserves to be removed without cause, especially when they are simply trying to enjoy their night and order a drink. I also want to note the behavior of some of the employees during the incident. While we were being escorted out, one staff member appeared to mock us by dancing and making light of the situation, and another staff member stood nearby laughing as we were removed. This felt extremely unprofessional and added to the feeling of being singled out and dismissed when we had done nothing wrong. read more

This is the first bar that I stopped at the bartender seemed pretty nice. It was a Friday night. I didn't expect to see anybody that I knew it was my first time in Denver. I had totally forgot that I knew some people that transferred to Denver and just so happen to run into me That night at ex bar, which was really awesome because I came by myself I didn't know anybody people there seem chill pretty welcoming for the most part. I did make some new friends which was nice. The bar itself was pretty spacious with a nice patio and I believe that night they had some type of drag show. We kind of hopped a little bit, but this was the bar that we ended up at towards the end of the night. It got really packed. It was definitely a vibe. read more

They have such an amazing patio and such a wonderful, friendly bartender and Bar Manager Wade. It's so close to so many good places to eat and other establishments to go to and have fun. It is centrally located and close to public transit and very accessible to anybody and is welcome to everybody. I enjoy myself any visit I'm there. The energy is good, there are theme nights like drag race watch parties where all the gays will look at you if you dare to speak during anything outside of commercials. The music is great. I've found myself twerking on the stage more times than I can remember. There's food! I ain't usually eat here as I'm in and out but I'll try something soon. There used to be a vendor that sold food but I believe it's in house now on certain nights that they'll serve food. I've been coming here since 2021. Usually dragged by my friend Kyle in the pics. If you see us say hi! ;) read more

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I wanted to update my review, because the establishment did follow up and refund the cover we paid that night, but I hadn't gone back into fix it yet. So thank you for that. I really enjoyed the bartender that served us. She was sweet and quick on our drinks. The vibe seemed fun, but the power issue happened right as we were getting into it. The cover was still ridiculous, but I get how supply and demand works. If you can charge it and get away with it, why not? read more

I had an extremely disappointing experience. Although the bar itself was fairly quiet, which is understandable for a Tuesday even though it was karaoke night, the behavior of the moderator completely ruined the evening. (I believe her name was Zara) was unnecessarily confrontational and rude toward me, to the point that my entire group was uncomfortable and taken aback. We were stopping in after a friend's wedding and expected a relaxed atmosphere, but instead the interaction left a very negative impression. I'm genuinely surprised management did not intervene, as the situation clearly crossed a line. Overall, it made for a very unpleasant visit. We will not be going back. read more

Always a vibe. You can always find your tribe. Great shows and beer bust is the best deal in town.

This experience happened March of 2025. I emailed the x bar email provided on their website and received no response. We had never been to X bar before. There were people standing outside the fence, and loitering outside the entrance. Since it is an open space once you get past the fence, we were confused where to enter and there was no one from x bar there directing us. It was not very busy at all. A few of us walked toward the bar that was accessible through the outside since the garage door was open and the other half of the group headed toward the door the right of the bar. We were trying to find out how to enter. There was not a single person directing us at all. Zero employees outside. Our entire group was SCREAMED and berated by one of your employees with long dark hair and red tights, as she tried to make it seem like it was our fault that we didn't know where to enter. After she checked my ID, I started walking into the bar and she screamed at me and grabbed my shirt to get back so I could pay the cover, which I had no idea there was a cover. She gave zero instruction and was incredibly rude to us. I don't mind showing my ID and paying a cover. But some polite instruction would have been nice. I understand it's bar and people are rowdy and break the rules and you have to be strict, but our group was standing there calmly and quietly (and we appeared to be the only group there ). She was totally out of line and actually ended up ruining our night to the point that we went home. I certainly will not be coming back. I would encourage some feedback be given to that employee to maybe stay at her station when customers come in so they are not confused on how to get in. By the looks of other reviews on here it seems like they have an onslaught of rude employee. Maybe it's time to learn how to run your business appropriately and provide feedback to your employees. read more

I've very high regard for this establishment on a number of levels. In doing so, I make note that long gone are the days when I attend later hour nightclub happenings. But having said that, X Bar has consistently established itself as one of the premier clubbing points in Denver -- without exception. The staff at X Bar is incomparable. My most direct connection with the establishment has been early evening visits. For a number of years, this was something of a neighborhood pub at that time of day. (I'd be remiss if I didn't specifically mention Wade A. in regard to his tireless efforts in creating a welcoming atmosphere for all at that time of day, and always for that matter.) It's no small feat for an establishment to be able to effectively spread the expanse of being both a vibrant nightclub and a pleasant neighborhood hangout at the same time -- but X Bar does it. X Bar is amazingly supportive of the Denver community broadly speaking. When organizations and projects are in need of support to pursue an endeavor, X Bar oftentimes is on the frontlines. (In the interest of full transparency, X Bar generously supported a theatrical production I'm involved with, foundational assistance which permitted the play to continue to run, including recently Off-Broadway. Projects like this and many others simply would not come to fruition without the diehard support of the folks at X Bar. Thanks to Kelela, Wade, and the owners.) Online review portals like Yelp are a minefield for any business. Individuals with perceived grievances relatively readily trundle onto these virtual venues to emote, whether a gripe is well-founded and fair or not. I did take a moment to take in what other reviewers had to say -- good, bad, and middling. I recognize the positive reviews based on my own experiences ... the negative ones, I do not. Cheers to X Bar and its dedicated crew ... and here's to another decade of success in Denver. read more

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I was really disappointed that the "gender neutral bathroom" in the main room behind the bar was not gender neutral. As a trans man, I can't use it because there is only a urinal in there. It is not a gender neutral bathroom. Super disappointing. Besides that, this place was fun. read more

Please note: the street is currently being worked on and this place can be hard to find for new people. I enjoyed this typical LGBT spot and the five dollar cover. The crowd was overall mixed however mostly younger people in their 20s. I would definitely return. There is a lot of fun stuff going on there so check out the website because it really gets going at night after 11 on the weekends. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but my recent experience at X Bar was so ridiculous that it deserves to be called out. My friend and I were standing at the bar, clearly waiting to order, and somehow we were invisible. Everyone else around us was being helped while we were blatantly ignored. One bartender in particular looked right at us multiple times -- she knew we were waiting -- and still chose to pretend we weren't there. When she finally decided to acknowledge us, she didn't bother hiding her attitude. She was blunt, curt, and acted like taking our order was the biggest inconvenience of her night. My friend ordered a drink, and I told her -- politely -- that I wasn't getting anything. The way she rolled her eyes and made a face was honestly unbelievable. I've had better customer service at gas stations at 2 a.m. If this is how X Bar thinks customer service works, then they shouldn't be surprised when people decide not to come back. There's zero excuse for treating paying customers -- or literally any human being -- like that. I thought my last experience at X Bar was bad, but this "special event" night somehow managed to outdo it. My friend and I were waiting in line to buy tickets for their so-called promotional event, and when we finally reached the front, the person who was supposed to be taking payments -- Sequoia -- wasn't even doing her job. She was literally bent over, looking away from the line, digging around in her purse while a whole line of paying customers stood there waiting. We stood there for two full minutes before she even bothered to acknowledge us. Not "busy helping someone else." Not "caught up with work." Just... doing whatever she felt like while ignoring the people she's supposed to be assisting. When my friend -- very politely -- expressed his frustration, she instantly snapped at him with this completely uncalled-for attitude and even tried to make him the problem. She threw out some remark about "his attitude," which would have been laughable if it wasn't so irritating, because the only attitude in that interaction came from her. And the pricing that night? An absolute scam. Normally the cover is $5. But because it was "After Glow," suddenly it costs $15 just to step inside -- even if you're not even going to After Glow -- plus another $10 for the After Glow ticket itself. So now we're paying $25 total just because the bar decided to arbitrarily inflate prices? For what? Nothing about the experience justifies it. What makes the whole thing even worse is the blatant special treatment some people get. My friend and I literally watched Sequoia let someone into the bar with a BuzzBall in hand -- outside alcohol -- while everyone else is being nickel-and-dimed to death. So I guess rules only apply to certain people, and everyone else just gets gouged and talked down to. Between the disrespect, the attitude, the inconsistent rules, and the shameless price hikes, X Bar has made it painfully clear what they think of their customers. And it's not good. read more

Super upbeat music is incredible and honestly the staff is out of this world Nate,Juana, & Christina know how to make a party happen. This is where it's at ! read more

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They had a drag show with a queen from the current season of RPDR that was great to see! It typically is a $5 cover charge but for the event it was $20. The atmosphere was supportive and safe. The upstairs still had a dj for dancing even though there was a drag show. I loved that it was still an option read more

This review is based solely on my experience during Pride. My partner and I had fast passes, which there was no bag check for. Instead the person at the door was upset that my wrist band was attached to my shirt instead of on my wrist. No one wants to wear them on their wrist for the entire weekend. The femme bartender inside skipped over me soo many times that even my partner noticed and asked me about it. No, it wasnt bc she didn't see me. She made eye contact with me multiple times. Just bc my partner is a masc enby, doesn't make me any less queer...the biphobia was strong af from this bartender. And to make the night even worse, I was drugged in the VIP section. Which from reading other reviews, it seems I wasnt the only one. So instead of getting upset that my band wasn't on my wrist, do bag checks for everyone! I only made this a 2 star instead of a 1 star review, bc the femme bartender in the vip section was amazing. read more

This place has gone downhill drastically over the last couple of years. The events are repetitive, the drinks are okay at best, and the service isn't that great. During Pride month this year me and my friends had just arrived, we had already paid to get into the building and the bouncer decided to kick my friends out because they were flirting in line with each other while we were waiting in line getting our stamp/braclet to get inside. Fast forward last night we decided to give them another chance. While I was enjoying my time to myself and regulating my body after getting nauseous from the smell of cigarettes this security guard came up and told me I was getting kicked out. I wasn't asked if I was doing alright, they did not asses the situation and immediately went to kicking me out. I wasn't passed out or even drunk, I was socializing with nearby people and on my phone. This experience feels ableist to me and I hope that this establishment can do better. Luckily I had friends nearby to assist me with this situation. read more

I've been a regular at this location since before it even became Xbar many years ago and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun time. Part neighborhood bar, part nightclub, if you are looking for Denver's hub for the LGBTQ+ community, this is where to go. The staff are friendly and the people are diverse. Drinks are reasonably priced, and the scene transforms by day as a place to relax and converse into night as a somewhere to dance and enjoy good music. If I had any recommendations for improvements, it's only one thing- I really enjoy the vibe in the afternoons where we chat with friends and enjoy each other's company. Lately, however, the volume of the music has been getting cranked up over the patio in a way that is driving folks out. I'm still here, but I just saw some peeps leaving because of that. read more

I am updating my review. I came here this evening and they apologized for the mishap a few weeks ago and made things square. Max took care of me at the bar. I am new to Denver and this was one of my first LGBTQ bar stops. I sat down at the bar and the bartender was talking to friends of his I presume. It was early in the evening around 7pm and it was not at all crowded. I waited and after about 10 minutes I politely asked if I could order a drink. He was friendly and served my drink but I closed out my tab (double the price then the next door competitor) and went next door to another establishment where I had a much better and cheaper experience. Maybe it was because I haven't been a local. But nevertheless it left a sour taste in my mouth and I have not been back since. There are plenty of other options in town. read more

I literally bought a drink at 1:50am, and got told to put it down and leave (As did everyone else at the bar) at 1:55am. No last call, no warning. Literally 80 people outside to find and Uber with no warning. I've never experienced that level of disrespect from a security team in my life. Go to Tracks or Charlie's where you get treated like a human. read more

I want to love this bar so bad, but I asked the bartender 1 simple question, and she turned her back to me. Not once, but twice. (I asked what seltzers they served and she acted as if I was asking the chemistry of the drink.) I have worked in the service industry, and I'm a huge supporter of LGBTQ bars, but this service is just not up to standards of any bar or restaurant. Luckily they served food, and they have great ambiance. Hopefully this bartender was a bad seed and nothing more :) read more

I love it here. Randy is an angel and those LEGS! Wonderful service always! Best gay bar in Denver

Randy doesn't only taste like candy but he's handy. 5 stars for ranch water! Go to XBar and love the atmosqueer with everyone!

I love xbar. One of the few gay bars in Denver that is accepting of women. They pour strong drinks for decent prices, have a good happy hour, beer bust during the summer is super fun, and they have overall pretty friendly staff. It is one of the safer spaces out there in the community where they are welcoming to all LGTBQ+ read more

The patio was ok but the crowd was very different and not my thing. I wouldn't choose to come here if I ever visit Denver again

It's a good time. Good enjoy, nice people and attentive bar staff. I highly recommend X Bar

Hey I give 5 stars to the restaurant within. Sabores! The owner an amazing guy, the food, well I actually only go to X bar because of the food. I've only been here on Sunday, can't speak for the other days, the crowd light at first, good size later in beer bust. . Any club is what ya make it. read more

Love this place! Xbar has such great energy! Security was cool & I felt safe! Bar staff were not only hot but can pour a drink. Great music thanks to the amazing Dj! definitely a spot to visit if you want to be entertained! 10 out of 10! Highly recommend. read more

I love this place! The last few years they've done some awesome upgrades and it is looking amazing. The food place is also really really good! read more

Horrible bar. Over priced drinks. Bartenders don't care. Manager is rude! This bar used to be a good option in Denver, but now, no one visits. Not worth visiting. read more

X Bar is one of my favorite bars of all time. Been going here for years. Unfortunately tonight during Kim Petras pregame and after party, one of the bartenders (girl in black tank and black hat) ignored us at at very chance she got. We understand that bartenders are busy and we tried to make our order as easy as can be, but 5x in a row, when we asked her what seltzers we can get, her response was "oh let me check" and she never came back to us. She was super rude (we understand that the whole place was busy) but her responses were not cordial and made our X Bar experience that much worse. We're hoping she can learn some customer educate and treat the busy customer cliental because tonight. was not pleasant whatsoever. read more

Extremely trans friendly in all categories. Thank you for being welcoming and you can tell the staff has been trained in DEI. I wish we would calm down with the smoke machines upstairs though during glow lounge parties. read more

Service was not the best and security was very aggressive, bumped in to of the guards accidentally and was told to take hands off of him or would be kicked out. read more

I have a credentialed service dog with ID IN HAND. and these people would not let us through. That's fucked up. Especially since it's against the law. And we have ID of dog in hand. Go fuck yourself. This is why people with anxiety don't want to venture outside their comfort space. read more

It's a poppin place! Open late, great service, and a fun place to dance! They are open when other places are all shut down.

Nice enough space. Talented drag performers. Younger, unsophisticated crowd. Drinks OK. Great music. I think the employees could do more to take this from an average gay bar to an excellent gay bar. read more

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