Gay Bars & Clubs in Denver, Colorado
Denver's LGBTQ+ venues span from the lively bars along Broadway to queer-friendly breweries, coffee shops, and nightclubs across Capitol Hill and beyond. Explore gay bars, clubs, and community spaces in the Mile High City.
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Multi-level East Colfax dance bar with one of Denver's biggest patios.
Capitol Hill (Lavender Hill) · $$
Hamburger Mary's Denver
Drag bingo, drag brunch, and burgers in a purple City Park West house.
City Park West · $$
Li'l Devils Lounge
Laid-back South Broadway neighborhood bar known for frozen cocktails.
Baker (South Broadway) · $$
Tight End Bar
Denver's gay sports bar with 17 screens and heated patios.
Capitol Hill (Lavender Hill) · $$
Buddies Denver
Employee-owned East Colfax neighborhood bar with pool, darts, and burgers.
Capitol Hill (Lavender Hill) · $$
Charlie's Denver
Denver's country-western gay bar with line dancing since 1981.
Capitol Hill (Colfax) · $$
Tracks
Denver's iconic warehouse-scale gay dance club.
Five Points (RiNo) · $$
Denver Eagle
Denver's leather-and-Levi's bar with a kitchen and Sunday beer busts.
West Colfax · $$
#VYBE
Family-owned Broadway-strip bar with a patio stage and late-night kitchen.
Golden Triangle · $$
El Potrero Night Club
Denver's Latin gay nightclub with regional Mexican music and drag.
Glendale · $$
R & R Denver
One of Denver's oldest gay bars, a classic East Colfax dive.
Hale (East Colfax) · $
Trade
Denver's leather-and-gear bar with regular fetish theme nights.
Santa Fe Arts District · $$
GLBT Community Center of Colorado
Colorado's LGBTQ+ community center, on Colfax since 1976.
Capitol Hill (Lavender Hill)
Needz
Gay men's shop for underwear, gear, and toys on East Colfax.
Capitol Hill (Lavender Hill) · $$
The Clocktower Cabaret
Underground cabaret in a landmark tower — burlesque, drag, and live comedy.
Downtown Denver (D&F Tower) · $$
Town Hall Collaborative
Inclusive arts bar on Santa Fe Drive with live shows and community events.
Santa Fe Arts District · $$
Element Denver Downtown East
Eco-conscious all-suite hotel with free breakfast near the Golden Triangle arts district
Golden Triangle · $$$
Tru By Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
Compact, bright Hilton a block from Denver's Convention Center.
Downtown Denver (Convention Center) · $$
Goldspot Brewing Company
Queer-welcoming craft brewery taproom in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood
Berkeley · $$
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Modern downtown hotel with a pool, close to LoDo's nightlife.
Downtown Denver (LoDo) · $$$
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Full-service convention-district hotel steps from Denver's LGBTQ+ scene.
Downtown Denver (Convention Center) · $$$
Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown by IHG
Artful boutique hotel with rooftop lounge in Denver's Union Station area
Union Station · $$$
Lady Justice Brewing Company
Queer-founded craft brewery pouring for social justice in Englewood.
Englewood · $$
The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton
Boutique art-forward hotel showcasing local artists, steps from Capitol Hill.
Downtown Denver (Capitol Hill edge) · $$$
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