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314 E. 13th Ave. , Denver 80203
303-861-7070

Bender's Tavern

Craving some cut-rate burlesque to go with your 2-for-1 PBR? Welcome to Bender's, where degenerates come to play and puke. It’s not the classiest, but Bender's crappy musical lineups, d... read more

2022 E. Colfax Ave. , Denver 80206
303-320-9200

Prostitutes? Check. Disgruntled punks? Yup. Colfax will always have The Lion's Lair, the little dive bar that disappoints. The signage is impressive, but the inside is more communicable disea... read more

2641 E. 2nd Ave. , Denver 80206
303-322-7666

Cherry Cricket

Chi-chi Cherry Creek just hasn't been able to kick the Cherry Cricket. It's a bar/restaurant so good suburbanites drive in from miles around. Its stanky insides contrast painfully with the sw... read more

2922 Baseline Rd. , Denver 80203
303-442-8162

The Dark Horse

Rejoin the co-ed masses at Dark Horse, a bizarre tavern that caters to locals and a plethora of beer-chugging boys. With décor reminiscent of a schizophrenic dude’s overstu... read more

3015 E. Colfax Ave. , Denver 80206
303-322-4444

Rockbar

Given the glut of dives along Colfax, Rockbar is somewhat of an anomaly. It strives to be what other bars are naturally: pukey, low-rent, and packed full with drunken Suicide Girls and ... read more

233 E. 17th Ave. , Denver 80203
303-831-8989

Lancer Lounge

Wanna get wasted? The Lancer Lounge is your only destination. The singles taste like triples. The prices are the cheapest in town. The no-holds clientele is hell bent on getting hammered.... read more

830 15th St, Denver 80202
303-825-7424

Shag Lounge

Happy hour specials daily that can be enjoyed outside on the heated patio. Mid-century decor (think Austin Powers) featuring a stripper pole that conveniently lacks any hired help. Unusual mix of d... read more