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Restaurants in Uptown

The Crypt

4.6
543 Google reviews$ · Inexpensive

One of 14 restaurants we've tracked near Uptown.

Things to Know

The Crypt is an alt/metal bar in Denver with a spooky horror aesthetic and clever house drinks, known for its genuinely compassionate staff who treat guests like community members and host special events like drag brunches.

The Crypt stands out not just for its excellent horror-themed atmosphere and creative drinks, but for staff who demonstrate genuine care and create a safe, welcoming refuge for everyone who walks through the door.

  • Bartenders are personable and genuinely engaged, asking about preferences and sharing details about upcoming events
  • Authentic spooky/horror aesthetic that's fun year-round, with clever drink names and excellent garnishes
  • Staff shows real compassion to all guests and operates with a community-first ethos rather than typical commercial service
  • Reasonably priced food and drinks with a solid vegetarian selection
  • Allows smoking on the patio, which is rare in Denver
  • Vegetarian dishes like the barbecue tofu sandwich can lack bold flavoring and adequate sauce

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: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Closed now

People Order

  • poutine
  • beet salad
  • barbecue tofu sandwich
  • house drinks

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What Visitors Say

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2 months ago

We stumbled across The Crypt Bar in Denver while waiting for a nearby table, and what a delightful surprise it was! The **bartender was incredibly sweet and bubbly**, making us feel right at home with her personable approach. She engaged us with a few simple questions, shared exciting details about upcoming events like the **spooky drag brunch**, handed us a calendar, and even invited us back for more fun! The bar’s **spooky/horror vibe** is a blast and adds a unique twist to the experience, making it enjoyable year-round. The cleverly named house drinks not only looked great but tasted fantastic too. We had such a wonderful time that we can’t wait to return! Highly recommend checking it out for a fun evening! 🎃🥂

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Landon Carson

5 months ago

Food, Service, Drinks, Vibes, Cleanliness doesnt matter. This bar is 100% the real deal. Not performative at all. Me and my friends from NC stumbled upon this joint and was blown away by the demonstration of every day communism. The staff aren't just employees, they are residents of Denver who care about the misfits. The level of care and compassion from the bar staff to the back kitchen truly made a memorial night for us and gave us a safe place in a very dark time. But not just we were taken care of, over the course of several hours we witnessed the staff offering compassionate service to everyone who happened upon their establishment that night. If you need a refuge. The Crypt is the place to go.

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Samuel Clark

5 months ago

What a cool place! My friend and I went here for the first time last night and had an absolute blast. The aesthetic is right up our alley and the food here is great (extra love for the poutine and beet salad). We also loved that they let you round up when paying so that the money goes to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. We're from Fort Collins, but will definitely be hitting this place up again the next time we're in town!

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Nicole E. Porter

a week ago

I was so excited to see all the vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. And then my food arrived. The barbecue tofu sandwich has only a minimum of barbecue sauce and no coleslaw flavour whatsoever. It’s like they just took a bag of coleslaw, heated it up, and put it on the sandwich with a few pickles and a light, light smear of barbecue sauce. Vegetarians like food with flavor!! I had to put my own BBQ sauce on

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Crypt worth it in Uptown?

The Crypt stands out not just for its excellent horror-themed atmosphere and creative drinks, but for staff who demonstrate genuine care and create a safe, welcoming refuge for everyone who walks through the door. Known for: goth bar with real community vibes.

What should I order at The Crypt?

Popular choices at The Crypt include poutine, beet salad, barbecue tofu sandwich, house drinks.

What do visitors love about The Crypt?

Bartenders are personable and genuinely engaged, asking about preferences and sharing details about upcoming events Authentic spooky/horror aesthetic that's fun year-round, with clever drink names and excellent garnishes Staff shows real compassion to all guests and operates with a community-first ethos rather than typical commercial service Reasonably priced food and drinks with a solid vegetarian selection Allows smoking on the patio, which is rare in Denver

Is there anything to know before visiting The Crypt?

Vegetarian dishes like the barbecue tofu sandwich can lack bold flavoring and adequate sauce

How expensive is The Crypt?

The Crypt is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.6-star rating from 543 Google reviews.

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