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Bars & Breweries

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Bric-a-brac on the walls at Clancy's Irish Pub

Five Colorado Irish Pubs Rank Among the Best in America

By Molly MartinMarch 9, 2026

The list includes the oldest Irish bar in the state.

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The End of an Era: World-Famous Dark Horse Will Go Dark Next Weekend

By Molly MartinMarch 6, 2026

Fans have one week left to enjoy a final beer and burger at this beloved institution.

a hot chicken sandwich and a beer

Beer Is Back at Popular Broadway Hot Chicken Joint

By Gabe TothMarch 5, 2026

“We did it. Our liquor license is approved. Fully. FINALLY.”

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Denver’s First Distillery Pub Announces Upcoming Closure

By Gabe TothMarch 3, 2026

“We’re a small little spot that makes really great products from scratch, and it’s definitely hard to weather these ups and downs.”

Spirits in a lineup on a counter.

Hoot + Howl Spirits Wins Awards…While Single Malt Whiskey Ages

By Ryan PachmayerFebruary 25, 2026

“The connection is that they are all historically inspired spirits that we want to put our own unique twist on.”

Iconic Evergreen Bar Almost Out of the Legal Woods, Owners Say

By Michael RobertsFebruary 25, 2026

“This last year has been a big distraction from that core mission.”

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Another Round of Fees on Beer, Wine and Spirits Proposed at Colorado Legislature

By Antony BrunoFebruary 24, 2026

“Increasing taxes on breweries in Colorado would be like Maine lawmakers going after lobster fishermen or Georgia with peach farmers.”

a woman posing beneath a portrait.

Food, Music and Community: Puerto Rican Social Club Opening In Denver

By Antony BrunoFebruary 23, 2026

“This isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a piece of my heritage, my family and my story.”

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Very Nice Brewing Company Not Having a Very Nice Time in Nederland

By Michael RobertsFebruary 19, 2026

“Who wants to come up to a majestic little mountain town with a toxic pile of burnt rubble in the middle of it?”

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The Six Horniest Bars in Denver

By Sara RosenthalFebruary 13, 2026

Feeling thirsty as Valentine’s Day approaches? Check out these watering holes.

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Permitting Delays Y2K Bar Opening, So It’s Popping Up Elsewhere

By Molly MartinFebruary 10, 2026

Good Luck Club has run into some bad luck, but it’s making the best of the situation.

Wonderland Brewing

Broomfield Brewery’s Vanilla Ice “Joke” Backfires Amid Protests

By Brendan Joel KelleyFebruary 2, 2026

Its series of responses haven’t helped matters.

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Another Denver Brewery Will Close Its Doors This Weekend

By Ryan PachmayerJanuary 30, 2026

“Denver County is just making it impossible for breweries to survive in every single way.”

aerial view of Levitt Pavilion

Great American Beer Fest to Air It Out in 2026, Moving to Levitt Pavilion

By Gabe TothJanuary 27, 2026

It’s bailing on the Big Blue Bear and taking the brews outdoors.

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The Eleven Best Sports Bars in Denver

By Westword StaffJanuary 23, 2026

Score solid grub and cheap drinks at these spots that are havens for fans on game days.

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Rotating Taproom Opening Second Location in Jefferson Park

By Kristin PazulskiJanuary 20, 2026

“It’ll be a cross between a taproom and a liquor store.”

bar with neon "adventure time" lights

Broadway’s Newest Bar Is a Real Adventure, Starring Mad Scientist-Style Drinks

By Molly MartinJanuary 14, 2026

This isn’t a typical cocktail bar.

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Get Lost in Belgium With New Film From Bruz Beers

By Gabe TothJanuary 12, 2026

It will premiere at the brewery on Thursday, January 15.

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New Brewery Collective Is Bringing Unique Beers to Denver

By Ryan PachmayerJanuary 9, 2026

“I want there to be options outside of the prototypical stuff that you see on a menu.”

man dressed as Sabrina Carpenter, sipping espresso martini

Star Bar Makes Stars of Its Bartenders in Cheeky Video Series

By Sara RosenthalJanuary 8, 2026

It’s channeling Sabrina Carpenter, Die Hard and more to introduce its new cocktail menu.

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Historic Edgewater Bar Space to Reopen With New Name, Food Menu

By Molly MartinJanuary 7, 2026

It’s going to be a “five-star dive bar.”

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New Pop-Up Bar Replaces Stockyard Saloon at 2026 Stock Show

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 6, 2026

The original Livestock Exchange watering hole has relocated to Lakewood.

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