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Bars & Drinks in Cole

Meadowlark Bar

4.4
1,040 Google reviews$ · Inexpensive

One of 19 bars & drinks we've tracked near Cole.

Things to Know

Meadowlark Bar is a vibrant nightlife destination in RiNo known for live music (DJs, jazz, karaoke) and an energetic dance scene, located in Denver's arts district with two distinct atmospheres across floors.

The real draw is the consistently excellent live entertainment—especially the DJs and jazz nights—paired with a fun, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back weekend after weekend.

  • Talented DJs who keep the dance floor packed with diverse music (afrobeats, reggae, tech, hip-hop, RnB)
  • Amazing jazz nights featuring very skilled live musicians
  • Dark, moody downstairs atmosphere with a semi-outdoor upstairs area to escape crowds
  • Friendly, funny staff who make the experience feel genuinely fun
  • Gets extremely packed on weekends with long waits at the bar
  • Inconsistent service—one reviewer reported a bartender refusing to serve them after a wait

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Sunday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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What Visitors Say

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Megan Stevens

4 months ago

We happened inside after being dropped off outside by Bus to Show (also big recommend) Staff was fun/ funny (trolled us hard but in a kind way) Vibes inside were so good. Didn’t want to leave!

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BD

2 months ago

Came in on New Year’s and Meg was playing the most insane playlist of all time, we spent the rest of the night dancing, vibing, being generally grateful for being alive. Drinks were excellent. Vibe was immaculate. Dance floor was beckoning. This is the place. Meg, you are a queen. Never stop the music.

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Waleuska Pallais

3 months ago

I’ve been here so many times. But tonight the bartenders attitude was really unexessary. After waiting for a while at one end of the bar I moved to the area where they were actually paying attention. I just let him know I was waiting for awhile and moved to his area on the other side and he’s says “well I’m going to keep moving “ and wouldn’t serve me. I bartended for over ten years in really busy bars on South Beach I wasn’t being rude. I was just stating facts. This isn’t how you treat people. How bout you actually pay attention to your bar and keep tabs on who’s stepping up instead of keeping ur head down the whole time and then give attitude. It was like 10pm. Not even prime busy time either.

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Carla Williams

6 months ago

DJ WAS 👏 🤩 10STARS! HE needs to be able to turn the volume up though, they keep turn down his 🎶 but yeah even the diverse folk live his afrobeats,regae,tech,RnB and his hip hop... the combination kept his dance floor on full....yeya!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadowlark Bar worth it in Cole?

The real draw is the consistently excellent live entertainment—especially the DJs and jazz nights—paired with a fun, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back weekend after weekend. Known for: live music and dancing in moody spaces.

What do visitors love about Meadowlark Bar?

Talented DJs who keep the dance floor packed with diverse music (afrobeats, reggae, tech, hip-hop, RnB) Amazing jazz nights featuring very skilled live musicians Dark, moody downstairs atmosphere with a semi-outdoor upstairs area to escape crowds Friendly, funny staff who make the experience feel genuinely fun

Is there anything to know before visiting Meadowlark Bar?

Gets extremely packed on weekends with long waits at the bar Inconsistent service—one reviewer reported a bartender refusing to serve them after a wait

How expensive is Meadowlark Bar?

Meadowlark Bar is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.4-star rating from 1,040 Google reviews.

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