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Bars & Drinks in Denver Suburbs

Lion's Lair

4.3
392 Google reviews$ · Inexpensive

One of 57 bars & drinks we've tracked near Denver Suburbs.

Things to Know

Lion's Lair is an iconic Denver dive bar and live music venue known for launching Colorado musicians and hosting diverse performances from punk bands to stand-up comedy, located downtown with cheap drinks and low cover charges.

This place is a genuine cultural institution where you'll catch emerging and established local acts in an unpretentious, high-energy atmosphere that feels authentically Denver.

  • Legendary launching pad for Colorado musicians who've gone on to national success
  • Affordable drinks and usually nominal or free cover charges
  • Diverse programming including live music, stand-up comedy, burlesque, and karaoke nights
  • Friendly bartenders who keep the vibe fun and welcoming
  • Free amateur comedy shows on Tuesday nights

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Thursday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Friday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Saturday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Sunday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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What Visitors Say

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Jennifer S. Levine #jennifire

a month ago

It's a dive bar. It's a comedy stage. It's a music powerhouse. What is Lion's Lair, if not iconic?! If you're looking for a place that's all heart, loud and proud, it is HERE. Anybody who's come out of Colorado to become a big name has gone through those doors to play on the little stage. From local to traveling acts, from punk bands and karaoke talent to gritty stand-up and flirty burlesque, this place has it. If you're up for a night that doesn't stink of ordinary, swing through that creaky door and take in a most memorable evening. If there is a cover, it's usually nominal. Drinks are cheap, served by a great crew that's always up for a laugh and cheers. Sometimes hitting the town isn't about getting fancy but just kicking back, and this is a great place to do just that off the mainstream treads.

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J'myle Koretz

a month ago

The cavern entrance is masked by a curtain of sun-scorched savanna grass, swaying like golden silk in the heat-shimmered air. Within, the atmosphere shifts abruptly; the searing brilliance of the plains gives way to a cool, amber-tinted dimness. The floor is a mosaic of pulverized limestone and the bleached, splintered remnants of forgotten feasts, smoothed by the constant passage of heavy, padded paws. A heavy, musky scent hangs suspended in the stillness—the unmistakable aroma of sun-warmed fur and raw, primal power. Deep in the shadows, a rhythmic, rumbling vibration echoes off the stone walls, a low-frequency purr that thrums in the very marrow of your bones. Here, the undisputed monarch of the veldt retreats from the midday glare to watch the horizon with unblinking, copper eyes. It is a place of lethal grace and silent, predatory rest: a lion's lair.

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Devin O'Brien

4 months ago

BEST GAY BAR IN DENVER!!! The Gong Show does an amazing rendition of the Wizard of Oz, with Anthony Crawford as the Scarecrow, JoJo Pride as the heartless Tinman, and Peaches the Cowardly Lion roaring, “merr perrents named me Purrpurr Jr.!” So funny. Tony, love you in those sparkley red shoes!

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Thérèse

5 months ago

Colorado authentic dive bar. Free amateur comedy show on Tuesday!! Cordial friendly and acquaint. Love this place. Great drink deals!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lion's Lair worth it in Denver Suburbs?

This place is a genuine cultural institution where you'll catch emerging and established local acts in an unpretentious, high-energy atmosphere that feels authentically Denver. Known for: live music, comedy, and local talent hub.

What do visitors love about Lion's Lair?

Legendary launching pad for Colorado musicians who've gone on to national success Affordable drinks and usually nominal or free cover charges Diverse programming including live music, stand-up comedy, burlesque, and karaoke nights Friendly bartenders who keep the vibe fun and welcoming Free amateur comedy shows on Tuesday nights

How expensive is Lion's Lair?

Lion's Lair is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.3-star rating from 392 Google reviews.

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