Came here on a whim and can't believe I was missing out on just a classic dive bar! We sat at the…read morebar and noticed every woman who orders a drink gets a rose and the place is like stepping back in time. Everything is well maintained, the staff is very friendly and the owner, an older gentleman was even there. Go check out this classic dive bar on Colfax.

Oh my gosh, how have I not reviewed this spot yet? It is my #1 recommended spot whenever people…read morewant a spot to hang out before or after the zoo, jazz in the park, museum of nature & science. As many have noted, this is just a classic dive bar. Cash only. Short list of beers. Strong drinks. Bartenders with the perfect amount of chatter. And it's made classy by the tang shot they give everyone and the flower they give every lady.

This is a pretty cool local neighborhood brewery. The decor inside is some of the most eclectic you…read morewill see! Hah! Sometimes I had flashbacks of my grandparents! They have those little TVs with the VHS tapes attached to the TVs and play movies. You can't hear it, but it's just fun to have the nostalgia represented. This place is bigger than you think! The front main bar leads to a second area with games and a jukebox, then as you continue on, there is a bit of patio space, then beyond that is another room with a couple of pool tables. I had fun hanging out here! I'm more of a West Coast IPA person, but the beers here were all hazy, however, they were much better than the typical hazies I've had, so was all good to moi!

What a fun and cool dive! I've been to KR up in Ned plenty, so it was really fun to see a new…read moreoffshoot. Vibes were very retro, with old 50s diner tables, rotary phones, tons of VHS movies and CRT tvs, as well as matchbooks! I went in the middle of the day and it was quiet but it looked like a ton of fun at night. Pinball, a jukebox and nice seating out back. Feels like you're in a much larger spot. Bartender was very nice and friendly. I got my usual blend of Lager and Goo, makes a tasty refreshing drink that's not too sour. Definitely will be back when I'm in Denver!

First of all, love the Owl. The staff is fantastic and food is yummy. It's a favorite spot. I love…read morethe Caprese Sliders and their pizzas! Stop reading here if you like, the rest is a one-off and response. Let's be clear on Brian Bs review... I was sitting in the back corner of the room, the booth behind me had just vacated and the dishes had not yet been cleared. 2 women approached and I heard one wonder out loud to the other if they could sit there. I turned and let them know that the people had just left, so if they just scooted the dishes to the edge, I'm sure it was fine to sit. (and this was when I gestured in a "scoot the dishes forward" movement) At this time, a man (Brian, we now know) walked up and used the edge of his hand and smacked my arm down in a chopping motion. My partner notified the "door dude" and he immediately asked Brian to leave. Brain commented over his shoulder "oh, sorry if I offended you" to which I replied " you didn't offend me, you hit me" He then stood outside flipping off the place for a while before leaving. I appreciated the immediate action of the staff when I was intentionally hit by a man in their establishment.

Went to the Owl Saloon on Saturday night. It was busy. We found a table, a booth in the corner…read more A woman from the adjacent table was gesturing and pointing to something on our table when my wife sat down. The woman kept gesturing and pointing at the table, then at my wife. I read my wife instantly. She felt threatened. Confirmed later. I felt the need to protect my wife. I walked in front of crazy -gesture - pointy lady blocking her gesturing and pointing and sat down. My back was to her and I never made eye contact nor did I say a word. A few moments later the door dude came to our table and told me to leave. I asked why. He said I laid hands on the woman. I asked if he wanted to hear my side of the story. He said no. We left and we left our drinks. Weird redneck good ol boy vibes. Avoid this toxic place. Go somewhere else. So many welcoming and inclusive bars on East Colfax. Gesture lady clearly the regular as I think back. As we left, a guy at her table waved "bye bye" and laughed with gesture lady. That's all I have to say about that. The Owl Saloon....hmmmmm? True colors. Believe them. Thought you should know.

Great service ; pleasant atmosphere , affordable drink specials…read more Pool table, dart boards, Trivia Tuesday, euchre cardgames.

A bar without food should have a exceptional alcohol selection. This bar has a dive bar alcohol…read morechoices but without dive bar prices/specials. I understand they need to charge more since they don't sell food but I think they're going to struggle with their current business model. I hope they succeed but it'll be tough with better bars in the neighborhood.

Hadn't been to Herb's since 2006. It was fun to go back. Great dive bar vibes. Drinks are…read morereasonably priced, and though I only had water, I heard they make a mean martini. Lots of fun going on - great music, trivia, and of course great people watching. The two bartenders working seemed like fun dudes who were accustomed to the regulars as well as the "irregulars" such as myself. Great place. Give it a shot.

Hadn't been to Herb's Hideout in a while, and went after another event based on the rec of a new…read morefriend touting they had great martinis. Herb's has been around for over 90 years, and they keep it simple--no cover, an alcohol & snack list, and live music. With a mix of regulars and people stopping in who happen to pass by, Herb's is very welcoming. My slightly dirty vodka martini was very good, and at $8/$9 depending on the vodka you choose, a steal of a deal for LoDo!

I love the bar car...the bar flys, the bar babes, the bar keeps...yatta yatta yatta…read more The guys that run the place are just wonderful...friendly and caring. Clientele is great and you can strike up a convo with just about anyone at anytime. Love their taps They have a great selection of the Buffalo trace Bourbons ( Blantons, Wellers, Eagle rare, Elmer T Lee etc) Food is pretty decent too...try the Fonzie.

Came here recently from a recommendation from someone - maybe I need to trust them less ;) We…read morewanted a calm ambience. I didn't know it was going to be a dive bar before arriving. The gist is I guess it's supposed to feel like an old bar car on a train - I didn't remotely get that vibe except maybe the tin ceiling? I was also not warned by the rec that we should stick more to beers or wine here, not cocktails even though they have a pretty decent cocktail menu. I got two grapefruit mimosas which were pretty good and what I expected. My husband first had the paper plane which he said was fine, but then he ordered the bar's Manhattan (meaning they have one they make on their cocktail menu) and it tasted like bourbon and water - like, really not good. He told the bartender and she remade it, but it was still not good. The bartender struck us as....something off? Drunk? Completely out of it? I love a good bartender (friendly, chatty, funny, whatever) and she just seemed in a daze which I think kind of soured our visit. The rest of the people at the bar were fine, nothing too exciting happened. A guy did come in and ask for a glass of water because a trash can outside was on fire, so that was a new one. Upside is they do have some parking on the side of the building so it was nice not to have to park on the street. But even as a dive bar goes, wasn't quite our speed.

This yelp feed is full of old reviews. The restaurant has been under new ownership since late 2024…read more The vibe is like no other, the food is the best soulfood you can get in Colorado and the brisket melts in your mouth! Friendly and professional staff as well. They are constantly updating it and have turned this retro space from run down and poorly managed space into a much needed neighborhood hang out. All are welcome so come check out the new vibe!

The real deal. Iconic, just go.read more

It's a dive bar. It's a comedy stage. It's a music powerhouse. What is Lion's Lair, if not iconic?!…read more If you're looking for a place that's all heart, loud and proud, it is HERE. Anybody who's come out of Colorado to become a big name has gone through those doors to play on the little stage. From local to traveling acts, from punk bands and karaoke talent to gritty stand-up and flirty burlesque, this place has it. If you're up for a night that doesn't stink of ordinary, swing through that creaky door and take in a most memorable evening. If there is a cover, it's usually nominal. Drinks are cheap, served by a great crew that's always up for a laugh and cheers. Sometimes hitting the town isn't about getting fancy but just kicking back, and this is a great place to do just that off the mainstream treads.

Great little dive bar on Colfax! Came here for the first time last night to see a DJ (or set of DJs…read moreI guess) that we like. The interior is small but I like how the bar is set up kind of in a rectangle so you're actually facing some other people (maybe awkward, but feels more communal?) They had an inexpensive menu of basic beers. They were out of the drink I wanted so the bartender made me a creation that I guess is something the doorman likes - not bad, and I think it was about $10 which is pretty decent for a mixed drink. I noticed a big red counter/clock on the wall across from us and after a few seconds we deduced it was a decibel meter. I'm curious if they have restrictions here for noise - AOK by me. The volume was generally alright (a little loud but what isn't?) and they actually had a sound guy in the corner making sure the volume and quality sounded good. Overall had a very decent Saturday night here.

Being a sucker for karaoke, I sought out this place for a Sunday night karaoke session last time I…read morewas in Denver. It's a basic dive bar --domestic drafts, well drinks, and cheap wine. The bartender that night was absolutely great. The karaoke DJ (Sexy Jesus Karaoke) was friendly and fair, keeping repeat singers in the queue while adding in new singers as they arrived. Our group had a fantastic time and got to sing several times. The crowd was eclectic, supportive, and full of good singers. The one thing none of our group appreciated was that the front windows were wide open and people smoked outside the entire night. They literally had ashtrays on the windowsill. We all reeked of smoke by the end of the night. Kind of a bummer, and something to consider if you're thinking of going here when it's warm enough to have the windows open.

Steven is amazing As a veteran with ptsd, fireworks have an…read moreaggressively adverse effect with me. Steven literally dropped everything to make sure i was ok and sheltered me when. Complete class act.

I'll start by saying - I love this bar. I love the owner. I love the bartenders. I love the…read morecrowd. I love the prices. I love the vibe. I grew up in this neighborhood and Christian took the reigns and turned it into a place that you can call "my bar." This is what happens when a dive bar hooks up with a neighborhood bar and has a kid that makes it a habit of being insolent. Bonus - it's a Philly Bar. Another bonus - the merch is HILARIOUS. Third bonus - there's a neon sign telling you to not do coke in the bathroom. Fourth bonus - Karaoke Fridays. Fifth bonus: Live and loud music on the patio when the weather is nice. Seriously, I'd rather spend time in this bar than some vapid, IG worthy, over priced, douche canoe hangout in RINO with equally vapid and fake clientele. Don't come here if you want a bougey, curated experience. Come here because you want original, no frills, no holds barred fun. Yes, it's on East Colfax. Yes, it's in a neighborhood most of you are afraid to go. Yes, you'll be glad you sacked up and stepped outside your comfort zone and patronized a place I'm proud to call "my bar."

East Fax Tap is the best! The staff, ownership and experience is top notch. It's very low-key and…read morecomfortable but with the added twist of plenty of awesome events from karaoke to live music. All the staff are top-notch but Cal is a true gem! He is always attentive and hard-working, even when it is packed and busy. Full props to him and the entire crew!