Simply placing a Pride flag in one’s window does not an LGBTQ bar make, but it’s at least heartening to see the rainbows winding their way into more and more mainstream establishments.
For queer bars, Denverites often have to look a bit closer, as the city’s LGBTQ cultural scene is not always matched by the prominence or amount of our clubs. We lost promising spots such as Sir and seemingly stable venues like Pride and Swagger in recent months, so the remaining names are all the more important.
We’ve also seen a lot of spots hang on during unimaginable, pandemic-related challenges. Some, such as the Denver Eagle on West Colfax Avenue, even reopened after a six-year closure. In that spirit, here’s a quick roundup for Pride month and in advance of Denver PrideFest (June 25 and 26), including legacy bars and some new(er) names, so you don’t have to do all the work yourself.
