The Denver Press Club is the oldest, continually running press club in the U.S. It is also the last with its own freestanding building, which celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2025. That's a landmark for any organization! For a while, DPC had some ups and downs, as happens in long-established clubs. It had a season of bad leadership, mismanaged direction, and a whole lot of rebuilding to do. The ship is now righted. It again feels like the community space I got to know and call a second home when I first moved to Denver over 20 years ago. The programming has grown with monthly and quarterly events from craft nights and mixers to traditional poker Thursdays. The topics for special conversations and panels are engaging, informative, and offerings for a better understanding of current events and international policies. The guest bartenders and handful of annual functions continue as well, but there are so many more opportunities for engagement with the club and its members now, too. If you only want good conversation and good cheer, this is still the place to pull up a seat while Jim makes sure you're not thirsty! Beyond the historic setting and stories from another time, I'm glad to report that The Denver Press Club once again stands as a place to gather that honors its rich legacy, which has monitored Denver's pulse for over 100 years. read more

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Attended a social/reception here. All I can say is WOW! Such a perfect venue for our event at this remarkable historic landmark. It's a private club for journalists and beyond and the oldest press club in the country! I was absolutely amazed by the old school charm and the swanky bar on the second floor. Don't forget to take a tour of the basement poker room also. There is history in every corner throughout the building from the typewriters, names of "deadline room", "poet's corner", etc. to all the notable journalists cartoon portraits on the wall. Hope to be back again some day! read more

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This is in general a big thing for Colorado. The Denver Press Club is the oldest press club in the US. Their building is a landmark. They are a landmark! Getting an invite from Yelp to witness the taping of the interview of our very own Tiffany N and Frances H was to say the least was super cool. I am very grateful. When you walk inside the building it just exudes old world charm. It's like being in an old black and white movie. I imagine Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando having a drink at the bar. Behind the bar is this awesome wall of pictures of famous Denver writers/reporters. The who's who of the Denver literary world. I was in awe. That same bar with the no nonsense bartender manning our orders of drinks and burger makes the best Rum & Coke! Who knew? They are a very friendly bunch. They ask the serious questions here and there but it was a very informal event and a few yelpers were interviewed as well. Like Adam D and Phil H. There's the Pulitzer Lounge. Remember the Columbine tragedy? The writer/reporter belong in this club. Rob Scoggins Jr did the interview. He's just the right amount of curious and funny. Here's a link if you're interested to listen to Rob Scoggins' station. https://m.soundcloud.com/live-from-denverpressclub. read more

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Good conversation and great bartenders. Fun activities and interesting event programming. Now with a small menu from Bar Red, the Denver Press Club has it all. Open Wednesday to Friday from 4 to 11, it a great place to pop into for a drink and a nosh. Even better, become a member and support the press in Denver and the Rocky Mountain West. read more

Strolled on over for a live Podcast a few weeks ago, where our local Yelpers shared their input about Yelp and the Yelp community! What a great little spot, I had no idea what history we were about to walk into. It was great. Can't wait to go back to try the food and for a chance to hang out a bit longer. Definitely enjoyed the vibe/atmosphere. read more

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It's like a bar from the 1920s and you're living Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby in real-time. This is where I go to get away, but still be in the heart of the city. A dirty martini, a glass of white wine - accompanied with some of the most intellectual, thought-provoking, humbling conversations Denver will ever overhear. Some of my favorite bartenders, Will and Mary, work here too. The Club is a piece of history - the crux of journalism and its roots in this state. Tons of interesting and famous authors, journalists and other guest speakers visit on a weekly basis. And because it's a tucked-away gem, you can have long conversations with these people because there isn't a huge line of people waiting for autographs. I joined the Press Club as a member only after a few visits. The drink prices for members are like a happy hour that never ends. The food is delicious. With the two combined, you can spend hours on a Wednesday night chatting and learning new things. No one's left un-welcomed and everyone becomes family after a while. I hope to get more involved soon, too. Be on the lookout for event invites on Yelp! read more

I'd never even heard of the Denver Press Club until I was invited to a get-together hosted by a group of Denver/Boulder writers and editors. Apparently the Press Club has been in existence since 1884 and have been in this building since 1925. When you walk in there is a front room with a bar and couches and a lovely fireplace. In the back, there is a room for events and dining. Downstairs there is a pool table and bathrooms with a super sweet pedestal sink that I want for my house. The people working there were really nice and put us at ease immediately. At first we felt we would be out of place in this "members only" club, but we were treated very warmly. Although our group was young (mostly people in their 20s and 30s), I got the feeling that the Club's usual clientele is the older set. There were a number of people there eating the club's Friday night buffet, and they were all 65+. But our group only had to pay something like 35 bucks to have a platter crudites and Buffalo wings and we had complete run of the place. What a deal! read more

Cozy atmosphere for networking? Check. Open space for presentation? Done. Amazing coordinator for a large event? YES. We had our group's holiday party here and it is a fantastic venue. The space was decorated beautifully with lights. The lit fireplace provided the perfect vibe. Soon, the room was filled with chatter. We had about 70 people at the event, there was plenty of room to accommodate but didn't leave too much space as if no one attended. We had an external cater and the club has a cash bar. We were able to work out something where most of the bar tips went to a non profit. I believe this place is available to be rented for events and as an open work space. Just shoot Tom (the manager) an email. And did I mention this is a historic landmark? read more

What a fabulous Denver gem!! We joined the crew of "Live from the Denver Press Club" while they interviewed Tiffany, Frances, and 2 elites! The denver press club is the oldest press club in the nation - woot, go denver The building is a landmark, a historical site, etc etc etc! The staff is friendly and excited to have you in their space. You have to be invited by a member to enter the club - unless you come for one of these taping. There are many things to read on the walls. Caricatures of members and guests. Full bar. Ballroom/event space for rent up stairs. read more

The Denver Press Club has the distinction of being the oldest press club in United States. The first meetings began in 1867 which, as you know, was nine years before Colorado even became a state. The Club's current headquarters were built in 1925 specifically to serve as a permanent meeting site and the building has been officially designated as an historic landmark. I somehow thought that the atmosphere would be stuffy and pretentious but that is not the case at all. The members are very friendly and welcoming. The walls in the front room are lined with replica Pulitzer Prizes that were awarded to members. The walls in the dining room feature caricatures of members and portraits of some U.S. Presidents. Upstairs is a small ballroom space that is available for anyone to rent. Downstairs is where the poker and billiards rooms are located. Reasonably priced food and drinks from the full bar are available for purchase. Normally, entry to the Club is limited to members and their guests but on certain Wednesday evenings the general public is invited to attend a taping of Rob Scoggins, Jr.'s The Topic of Conversation Podcast, now in its second season. So this is your chance to go and experience a bit of Denver history for yourself and I highly encourage you do to so. read more

Didn't even know this was here. What a cool place. Oldest press club in the country, that's pretty impressive! We went to see a recording of "Live from the Denver Press Club" and had a blast. Friendly folks, neat space, everything about it was just super cool. Wish I had a club house! read more

I love it here! Come down every Wednesday night and be part of the LIVE studio audience. #Denver #Radio #Podcast read more

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Man the press club is pretty amazing... Epic history here. They have a litany of signed pictures of past presidents, a ghost, original presses used for monumental news from the past 100 years, and damn good burgers. You should go and watch the podcast recordings on Wednesdays! I did and it was delightful. The bartender is super friendly and the drink costs are low. What more could you ask for? They have an amazing event/ballroom space upstairs as well that it beautiful. So there's that as well. read more

This "members only" establishment caters to individuals in Denver's journalism field but, "friends" of the club are more than welcome. It's a nice little joint tucked away off of Denver's Strip (16th street mall) with an amazingly friendly staff. The fireplace and leather sofas create a very homey feel and if you feel like a little "free" billiards, just go downstairs. Great food on an ever changing menu don't go here cause it's uncrowded and I'd love to keep it that way ;) read more