Gladys

This premier LGBTQ+ bar in the heart of Denver boasts a delicious food menu, amazing craft and classic cocktails, plus beer and wine. Good food and drink are paired with lively drag and dance performances, as well as regular TV viewing parties. There's always something going on to keep everyone entertained. The weekend brunches hosted here, complete with a diverse cast of entertainers, are particularly popular with all crowds.

Trade offers an unpretentious spot for gay men in the kink community to congregate and enjoy a stiff drink. Expect underwear and leather nights, loud underground house music, and crowds of hairy men from across the fetish community. Friendly bartenders serve great drinks and make sure you enjoy your night. Trade has established itself as a queer-friendly bar that's welcoming and unbiased regardless of your identity, and that's what makes it so special.

Hamburger Mary's is an open-air bar and grill that serves a full menu of delicious food. From hearty gourmet burgers to soups and salads, the menu has everyone's favourite meals and is coupled with an extensive bar menu featuring craft beers and cocktails. The dining experience offered here is wonderfully flamboyant, accompanied by nightly entertainment including drag, bingo, and trivia. The atmosphere at Mary's is truly unique, quirky, and accessible for everyone.

Reported temporarily closed. There's always a good mix of genders at the bar at Gladys, as the venue bills itself as a hub for trans and non-binary people. The party really starts here after dark, as performers bring a nuanced and complex vision of gender to shows their shows. A favourite staple is the Mx. Weirdo competition, when kings, queens and folks in between take on anything from politics to pop culture.

This little gay bar has been around on the scene for years, offering a more low-key get still lively alternative to the modern clubs on Capitol Hill. With a definite neighbourhood vibe that encourages you to meet new friends and catch up with old ones, for a casual game of darts or some classic cocktails. Drop in for regular happy hours throughout the week and find your crowd in this hidden gem.

Denver Sweet is primarily a bear bar but it's friendly to whole LGBTQ+ community. Its central Downtown location means its easy to pop in for a drink or a bit to eat, and friendly staff will make sure you feel welcome. The rooftop bar serves a range of wonderful cocktails and beers to choose from, plus tasty bites from the kitchen. Across the two floors of the venue there are always music videos playing and good times to be had.