This is a fun place to grab a beer and watch your favorite sports. There are plenty of televisions…read moreand they play the sound for the most relevant and local games. Their happy hour is buy one get one and last until 8 PM. There is also a nice patio space which is great for the warmer weather. The only downside of it is that it is right on Colfax so there can be unwelcome guests as you are enjoying your beverage. Overall though want to support this local gay bar!

This is a really fun place! Love the games they have to play and that the bartenders are friendly.read more

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

I've always had a really great time here. Bartenders are kind and do a great job. I go early though…read moreso 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!

Always a great time. Awesome bartenders and a neighborhood vibe. In the heart of downtown on…read morecolfax. This bar used to be called prohibition. Pretty open minded crew, and welcoming to all. Subdays are arguably one of the best days to go as they typically have beer bust for stupid cheap. Unlimited beer or seltzer as do many other gay bars in the area. Buddies however, has a decent bar menu. The food is just enough of a variety to not feel skimped. Love it here.

This is so exciting! We're here for the soft opening of Buddies. It's fantastic to see Andrew,…read moreJack, Draven, and the rest of the crew open up their own bar. It's a great location on Colfax and the bar is beautiful. We've known these guys for years, and by far, they are some of the best bartenders in Denver. I'm so happy for them and will make sure we do our part to keep them in business. Parking is an issue, but they are trying to work out something. The patio is great for summer nights, and the decor is classy. Please check out Buddies. You'll love it. More changes and events are coming!

I don't appreciate the foul language used in their "drag shows"…read more Every other word is F**k, Sh**t and Nig**r. It is insulting and it gets really, really old. When I go out in the evening, it would be great if the performers would stop being so "graceless". Show some dignity (for yourself) & towards our community. Please, Keep your racists, (unnecessarily) foul language and insulting comments to yourself. Venus, who performs on Tuesday evening is funny, beautiful and sings like a professional. I recommend her shows! 9-12:00 every Tuesday night. Everybody loves the Charlie's dancers! I agree. The dancers are terrific. This lip sinking, ghetto behavior speaks CLEARLY FOR WHAT IT IS: Classless, annoying and insulting. The only reason drag does well at Charlie's between 8-12:00 pm is because we all ARE WAITING FOR THESE SHOWS TO END...! (Do that crap downstairs!) Most of my friends just want to dance, and listen to the best DJs in Denver... with the BEST SOUND SYSTEM ON CAP HILL. FYI: THE STAFF @ CHARLIE'S CAN'T BE BEAT! Excellent service. The bar & bathrooms are spotless. The staff is ALWAYS Kind, respectful & adorable. The bar is being very well managed. The "entertainment" needs TO BE REFORMED. I feel the need to express these concerns about how "out of control and offensive" these shows have become. The drag queens are USUALLY drunk. I express my criticisms out loud, because my friends are too afraid of becoming "unwelcome" @ Charlie's (and/or) in the gay community. I probably won't be welcome back...but there it is. Make the entertainment a great evening for all of us and lets do some reflecting about how we present ourselves to the public. Thank you for your attention.

One of the better Charlie's I've been to in he country, and the best queer space in Denver. Great…read morevariety of events, different rooms with different vibes every night. Darts. Dancing lessons. Patio drinks. Tacos. You name it they have it. We love a mile high Charlie's

Today's Bollywood celebration was supposed to start at 7pm. It instead started at 3pm, which is…read morefine. Joey Miranda, co-owner insisted on blasting the volume up to unbearable levels of volume. I complained numerous times to both Sylvia, who is a co-owner and to the bartender, Vanessa, his sister. I literally feel like I'm in an indoor concert! It was too cold to spend more than a few minutes outside to give my ears some brief relief. Joey refuses to acknowledge that he does not own a nightclub that would be better equipped to handle such an event, but rather a neighborhood tavern.

A Denver stalwart, reminiscent of NYC's Stonewall, this unassuming place boasts an exceptional…read morehappy hour of $4 well drinks! A large back patio for smokers and drag shows. Prompt service and a casual atmosphere are hallmarks of this watering hole. Come on out and sip in the charms of this unique spot.

Fun bar with a good happy hour until 8:00 pm. Large patio to hang out with friends and ok music…read more 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.

Waaaayy too clicky atmosphere! Two stars instead of 1 because the employees were pretty chill! But…read moreeveryone 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!

This review is a bit different from my usual ones, but for good reason…read more This past Friday some friends and I attended the Jazz night in the Jungle room and loved it. We eventually transitioned to the Rose room so we could chat amongst ourselves. The space is large, with booths and tables spread out around the room. We initially made ourselves comfortable near the stage, but then quickly moved to a booth as it was larger and could accommodate the rest of our friends who planned to join us. I sat on the outer most side of the booth, with a good view of the rest of the room, and made awkward eye contact with a man, who then continued to stare me down. He then approached our table, became increasingly combative and aggressive, claiming the table was his and honestly, just seemed to be looking to fight. I write this review not to dog on the crowd, but rather remark on how safe the staff and other patrons made us feel during this encounter. We held our own, eventually insisting this distraught individual leave us alone, all the while the barista at the coffee bar watched vigilantly, using hand signals to ensure we felt safe. Another table began recording the encounter, which I think further deterred the man from his verbal assault on our group. I've experienced similar at other bars and have been left feeling more scared, but because of the way the community at the Pearl stood beside us, felt regulated after the encounter, and continued to enjoy my night. My only note is that they should lower the cost of wine by the glass, or get bigger glasses! I can purchase the same brands by the bottle at the grocery store for the cost of a glass here. I'll definitely be back

I was invited by a friend to check this place out--she mentioned it was a new lesbian bar. When I…read moresaw the address, I realized it was the old Mercury Café, which I've never been a fan of due to the parking and the general area. Had I known beforehand, I probably wouldn't have come. That said, I was surprised to actually find parking not too far away. I did pass a few questionable characters on my walk over, and I hoped my car would still be there when I got back. Once inside, I met up with my friend. Like others have mentioned, the music in the main bar area was extremely loud--too loud to hold a conversation. It was crowded, and people kept bumping into each other, but to be fair, everyone was respectful about it. No one seemed to be doing it with bad intentions. The line at the bar was chaotic, but once I finally got up there, the bartenders were super friendly and attentive. We eventually made our way to the adjoining room, and it was a completely different vibe--much quieter and more relaxed. We could actually talk. I decided to order food. One server--tall, with black hair and torn fishnets--told me I had to order at the bar. But another server, much more accommodating, let me order from her directly and took great care of us. I ordered the patty melt, and it was surprisingly good--definitely better than what the Mercury Café used to offer (which was strictly vegetarian). Ultimately, though, I don't think I'll be returning. The noise level in the main bar was just too much, and the overall environment felt uncomfortable to me. Yes, it's a bar, but the acoustics in that building are rough for the kind of crowd they attract. I did notice they host various classes upstairs, which could be a cool draw for some people--just not quite enough to get me back.

Gay bars are on the decline but this one has that shabby, fun locals only feel That we all Long for…read morein gay bars. We came here on Friday night at 6pm for RPDR all stars showing with family. The bar had just opened and it was quiet. Lots of tvs. Fun bartenders and unassuming prices make this a good choice. Wine was cheap and so was the fireball and vodka. Imagine that, cheap Fireball... By 7pm it was a big crowd and fun energy was happening. On our way out we had to have some taqueria style tacos from Tacos Martin then went back in to chow down and watch this week's episode of RPDR replayed at 7:30. I'm not a gay bar aficionado but I know what I'm comfortable with and what feels fun and this is it. Kitty corner across the street is the brother bar Trade. Haven't been there but it's a local fave too.

The staff is nice. The people are fun. And they have a plethora of song options for karaoke.read more

I visited the good old William's Tavern for the first time in a very long time yesterday for a…read morefriend's birthday. I was glad to see that nothing has changed there in the best way. It still is absolutely a dive bar with all the dive bar things like cheap drinks, pool table, semi functioning bathroom. Drinks were super cheap during happy hour ($1 off each drink). A high life can was $2. You can't beat that! The change machine and pool table are a little beat up but that's to be expected. Bathroom was in a similar state. The highlight during my recent visit was definitely the bartender. I forgot to catch his name but he was killing it behind the bar and troubleshooting the change machine all by himself. If you're looking for a true dive bar, William's Tavern is a great choice. Tip: Don't pay to park at the meters on 17th. The streets going perpendicular are free for 2 hours!

I'm gonna be staying away for a long while. It's so weird in here and the customers who come to…read morethis bar are so AGGRESSIVE. They're aggressive with sharing the pool table, making up rules as if they own the place, aggressive with the way they talk to you. The audacity is out the window insanely pushy, inappropriate, and mean. It's been this same way the last TWO times I came here and I am def gonna avoid it going forward. Maybe if they ever get new ownership or a total change in staff, it'll change the clientele up. Ick.

The Lowbeam, a new watering hole, has moved into the location of what used to be Middleman along…read moreColfax. We visited on the 2 day of their opening and it was good. They have updated the decor and of course, The Lowbeam has a menu of its own with specialty cocktails based off of the best time in music history, the 1980s! Prices are also decent for a bar in City Park. Our server was very nice and checked in on us frequently. While there are still some kinks to work out, The Lowbeam was a nice place to have a birthday drink!

Decided to try The Lowbeam on its second day of business. Housed in the former Middleman space, new…read moreowners have kept some of the same feel for regulars while making a few updates to the light fixtures and adding comfy, floral upholstered seating that is a juxtaposition with the black and white large photographs of one of the owner's grandfathers in coveralls working on cars. Drinks are reasonable, cocktails are creative with names nodding to classic songs, and service is friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place to drop in if you are battling the construction on Colfax Ave.