Bars & Drinks in Curtis Park
Matchbox
One of 19 bars & drinks we've tracked near Curtis Park.
Things to Know
Matchbox is a beloved neighborhood bar in Denver known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music on weekends, and exceptional bartenders who genuinely engage with guests.
Regulars praise Matchbox for its warm community vibe and skilled bartenders who make you feel like a local, though a recent food truck outside has created concerns about the experience.
- ✓Bartenders like Marcus, Taylor, and Joaquin are genuinely skilled and make customers feel welcomed and connected to the neighborhood
- ✓Weekend live music and themed nights like Emo Monday create a fun, active social scene
- ✓Bloody mary bar and mimosas on football Sundays add to the appeal
- ✓Long-time regulars from across the country return annually, suggesting strong community loyalty
- ⚠A food truck parked outside has created sanitation and behavior concerns that have negatively impacted the bar's atmosphere for some loyal customers
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
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: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
People Order
- —Bloody Mary
- —Mimosas
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsCroato Maltese
3 weeks ago
I'm from Croatia and I come every winter. This is my favourite bar in Denver. Friendly patrons, wonderful staff. Thanks Megan, thanks Marcus! I'll be back next year too.
Jacob Clark
a month ago
Taylor the bartender with the voluptuous hair is actually awesome and that’s coming from and Miami Club Bartender. Give this man some more shifts bc he’s got it goin on!
Amani Stoddard
7 months ago
Great spot. Loved talking music and local events and bars and restaurants with Joaquin the bartender. He made me feel welcome and showed me all the best spots in the neighborhood. Can't wait to come back!
Haley Johnson
6 months ago
Best bar in Denver!!! Live music on the weekends, bloody mary bar and mimosas on football Sundays. Emo night on Monday is the best night out ever. Marcus is the best bartender around and everyone who works there is fantastic!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matchbox worth it in Curtis Park?
Regulars praise Matchbox for its warm community vibe and skilled bartenders who make you feel like a local, though a recent food truck outside has created concerns about the experience. Known for: live music and emo nights in denver.
What should I order at Matchbox?
Popular choices at Matchbox include Bloody Mary, Mimosas.
What do visitors love about Matchbox?
Bartenders like Marcus, Taylor, and Joaquin are genuinely skilled and make customers feel welcomed and connected to the neighborhood Weekend live music and themed nights like Emo Monday create a fun, active social scene Bloody mary bar and mimosas on football Sundays add to the appeal Long-time regulars from across the country return annually, suggesting strong community loyalty
Is there anything to know before visiting Matchbox?
A food truck parked outside has created sanitation and behavior concerns that have negatively impacted the bar's atmosphere for some loyal customers
How expensive is Matchbox?
Matchbox is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.4-star rating from 510 Google reviews.
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