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Fortissimo Denver
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Things to Know
Fortissimo Denver is a dueling piano bar in downtown Denver known for live music, craft cocktails, and an energetic crowd, located in a walkable neighborhood near theaters and entertainment venues.
Most visitors praise the bartenders, upbeat atmosphere, and quality cocktails, though serious piano enthusiasts should know the setup uses keyboards rather than acoustic pianos.
- ✓Skilled bartenders who craft drinks well and create a welcoming vibe
- ✓Fun playlist heavy on 90s and classic hits that gets crowds dancing
- ✓Quality cocktails and mocktails plus flatbread pizzas and solid appetizers
- ✓Friendly, attentive service staff who remember guest names
- ⚠Uses electronic keyboards in wooden frames rather than real acoustic pianos, which may disappoint purists expecting traditional dueling piano performances
- ⚠Relatively small dance floor for the venue size
- ⚠Food quality inconsistent—some items like appetizer dips are good, but fresh items like strawberries have been reported overripe
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
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What Visitors Say
Shane M
3 months ago
Stopped here for a quick drink after seeing show. Host, and bartenders where very nice. Drinks where made very well! I have always liked dueling pianos. Overall if I am in neighborhood I would come here again.
Will Loomis
2 weeks ago
Went just last saturday night. Great for Gen X'ers since it was a lot of 90's tunes. dance floor could have been bigger but otherwise the wife and I had a great time. Everyone was very nice there too.
Yvonne Stephens
a month ago
I brought a group in for the band, Daddio. The food is excellent, the drinks are top-notch, I enjoyed the crowd and my dining neighbors. Love the mocktails and the flatbread pizzas! Service is so good, shoutout to Jasmine. And live music in Denver, with a Jazz twist, I cannot praise enough!!
Becky
4 months ago
Fun dueling piano bar. Didn’t have any food but drinks were good. Rudy the bartender was the best part about our stop in here!!! Fun vibes!!!
Plan Your Day
Activity
Fortissimo Denver
Eat
Corinne Denver
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Drinks
Denver Pub Crawl
★ 5.0
Stay
Four Seasons Hotel Denver
★ 4.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fortissimo Denver worth it in Downtown?
Most visitors praise the bartenders, upbeat atmosphere, and quality cocktails, though serious piano enthusiasts should know the setup uses keyboards rather than acoustic pianos. Known for: live music and strong drinks nightly.
What do visitors love about Fortissimo Denver?
Skilled bartenders who craft drinks well and create a welcoming vibe Fun playlist heavy on 90s and classic hits that gets crowds dancing Quality cocktails and mocktails plus flatbread pizzas and solid appetizers Friendly, attentive service staff who remember guest names
Is there anything to know before visiting Fortissimo Denver?
Uses electronic keyboards in wooden frames rather than real acoustic pianos, which may disappoint purists expecting traditional dueling piano performances Relatively small dance floor for the venue size Food quality inconsistent—some items like appetizer dips are good, but fresh items like strawberries have been reported overripe
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