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10 Best Lesbian Bars in Denver
Denver has come a long way in appreciating the gay community since the opening of the first gay bar, The Pit in 1939. Back then it was actually dangerous to be spotted in such establishments. There were no other ways for most LGBT people to get together with the exception of occasionally some informal social groups. However, in more recent times, the community at large has increasingly warmed up to the gay community.
Denver continues to be a haven for the LGBTQA community. The state celebrates every person for who they are and continues to provide spaces for them to be their truest self. These spaces include bars and nightclubs which are specifically designed for the gay community to express themselves. These bars offer a range of activities from open dance floors to karaoke nights and bottomless affordable drinks for you and your company to enjoy.
In this article, we feature the 10 best Lesbian Bars in Denver.
1. Blush & Blu
Blush & Blu prides itself as one of the last Lesbian Bars in the country. The bar offers a warm and casual queer-inclusive bar located in the centre of Denver. They describe themselves as a community, where you get to unwind and make new friends.
Since 2013 their goal has been to deliver drinks through a painstaking, time-consuming process, using only the finest ingredients to yield the most delicious and unique flavor profiles available.
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Address: 1526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Call: +1 303-484-8548
Open: Mon – 6pm – 12am Tue – Wed – 12pm – 12 am Thur – Sat – 12pm – 2am
Sun – 11am – 12am
2. Tracks
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Tracks is deeply rooted within the LGBTQ+ community and continues to strive to be the best LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Denver. The doors of Tracks remain open to lesbians and everyone else.
With three massive dance floors, multiple bars, live dancers, frequent events, and the largest LED screens around, the club is known to be one of Denver’s most popular dance floors.
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Address: 3500 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
Call: +1 303-863-7326
Open: Wed-Sat – 9 pm – 2 am Sun – Tue – Closed
3. R&R Denver
R&R is one of the oldest bars in Denver with a cocktail lounge welcoming a diverse crowd for happy hour. This bar also offers a great atmosphere to meet up with friends for drinks and a good time.
R&R has steadily risen to become a favorite hangout for Denver lesbians and a favorite amongst Denver’s queer community. When you visit the bar, you’ll be greeted by a neon sign complete with a martini glass that hangs over its door.
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Address: 4958 E Colfax Ave #1208, Denver, CO 80220, United States
Call: +1 303-320-9337
Open: Mon – Thur – 3 pm – 2 am Fri – 1 pm – 2 am Sat, Sun – 12 pm – 2 am
4. Hamburger Mary’s Denver
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Hamburger Mary’s gets its name as a reference to the slang descriptor “Mary” used for gay people as far back as the early 1900s. Most of the events at the bar revolve around drag performances and drag culture. At any given moment, you can expect flying wigs and laughs across the room accompanied by delicious food.
Several local drag performers state that it’s their favourite spot to perform as patrons engage more with their shows. Make sure to grab your significant other, girlfriends, or even your new friends you met in line and reserve your spot at this bar.
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Address: 1336 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Call: +1 303-993-5812
Open: Tue – Thur – 3 – 10 pm Fri – 3 pm – 12 am Sat – 10 am – 12am
Sun – 10 am – 10 pm
5. Charlie’s Denver
Charlie’s Nightclub was started in 1981. The gay bar draws a mixed crowd and hosts the top 40 dance club. This Western-themed nightclub is the perfect spot if you want to enjoy some country jams
Charlie’s is a favorite among lesbians because there are a lot of beautiful girls who regularly visit the establishment. The bar regularly hosts events and has a splendid outdoor patio space with the best vibes of all the gay bars in Denver.
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Address: 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Call: +1 303-839-8890
Open: Mon-Sun – 11am – 2am
6. The Clocktower Cabaret
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Entering the Clocktower Cabaret is like falling down a rabbit hole into another world. The bar offers a vintage setting where you get to enjoy music, burlesque, comedy, drag, circus and dance performances.
This lesbian bar is the perfect spot for a group night out, a classy downtown date, or a celebration of any kind. Make sure to reserve a table, prior to visiting.
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Address: 1601 Arapahoe St d&f tower, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Call: +1 303-293-0075
Open: Mon-Sun – 11am – 2am
7. Li’L Devils
Li’L Devils is a lesbian bar and lounge serving drinks and frozen cocktails in a relaxed, brick-walled setting. The setting is perfect for interacting and meeting new friends. The bar serves local beers on tap and a seasonally rotating drink menu.
During the summer, the bar opens up its large patio seating space and you can lounge as you enjoy amazing company topped up with drinks.
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Address: 255 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, United States
Call: +1 303-733-1156
Open: Mon-Thur – 3 – 11 pm Fri – 3 pm – 2 am Sat – 12 pm – 2 am Sun – 12 – 11pm
8. Triangle Denver
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The Triangle Denver prides itself as Denver’s premium LGBTQ bar. Located in the historic old Triangle Lounge building in heart of downtown Denver, they feature crafted cocktails, fresh farm-to-bar food, award-winning Drag Brunch and the Legendary Charity Beer Bust.
The Triangle Bar strives to offer an elevated experience to the LGBTQ community and allies by offering food & cocktails featuring locally sourced & sustainable products when available, and exciting and new entertainment in a beautifully restored modern space.
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Address: 2036 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80205, United States
Call: +1 303-658-0913
Open: Thur – 4 – 11 pm Fri – 4 pm – 2 am Sat – 2 pm – 2 am Sun – 11 am – 11 pm
Mon-Wed – Closed
9. VYBE
VYBE counts as one of the most inclusive bars in Denver when it comes to the LGBTQ community. The bar hosts a daily happy hour and also has events lined up each day of the week which makes it the ultimate spot to hang out after work.
Their website reads #VYBE strives to go above and beyond in the cocktail industry by perfecting delicious beverages in an industrial/ urban atmosphere. Along with our inviting smiles, and our newly remodelled space, #VYBE has become one of the new and exciting hot spots to visit. Feel free to experience the delicious homemade infused pickle shots as they quickly have gained popularity. We pride ourselves in the best customer service around town and we invite you to “Experience Our #VYBE” yourself.
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Address: 1027 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, United States
Call: +1 720-573-8886
Open: Mon-Sun – 10 am – 1:30am
10. Trade
Trade is another of Denver’s premier LGBT fetish bars. The neighborhood gay bar provides cocktails, themed nights and regular events. They also have nightly events with top-quality DJs and bartenders.
Defining itself as a kink bar, this is a place where queer sexuality is embraced and explored, and their Juicebox nights are not to be missed. They also host regular events like karaoke, beer busts and movie nights.
