ConvoPlaces

Quiet bars for conversation in Denver

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone wants a bar where they can actually hear each other talk. OSM records no noise level, so ranking uses proxies: outdoor seating, absence of live music, smoking policy. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of bar-type venues in Denver. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Hours Access Outdoor Smoking Wi-Fi A/C
1 Bang Up To The Elephant Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
2 Rumours Karaoke Cafe Yes Not recorded Yes Outside Not recorded Not recorded
3 Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
4 Historians Ale House Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
5 The Greedy Hamster Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
6 Terminal Bar Yes Yes Patio No smoking Not recorded Not recorded
7 Neighbors Wine Bar Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking Not recorded Not recorded
8 Death & Co Denver Yes Limited Rooftop Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
9 Middleman Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
10 Skylark Lounge Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
11 The Thin Man Not recorded Yes Yes Separated Not recorded Not recorded
12 Vine Street Pub & Brewery Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
13 Lowry Beer Garden Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
14 My Brother's Bar Yes Limited Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
15 United Club Yes Yes No No smoking Not recorded Yes
16 United Club East Yes Yes No No smoking Not recorded Yes
17 United Club Yes Yes No No smoking Not recorded Yes
18 Tarantula Billiards Yes Yes Not recorded Outside Not recorded Not recorded
19 Shag Lounge Yes Limited Not recorded Outside Not recorded Not recorded
20 Side Pony Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Yes Yes

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded   recorded as absent   not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

  1. Bang Up To The Elephant

    Bar · 1310 Pearl Street, Denver, 80203

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon 4pm–7pm; Wed–Fri 4pm–7pm; Sat–Sun 3pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Takes reservations · Step-free access · Has a website

  2. Rumours Karaoke Cafe

    Bar · 450 East 17th Avenue, Denver, 80203

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6pm–1:59pm; Sat 6pm–1pm; Sun 6pm–1:59pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Has a website

  3. Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge

    Bar · 1312 South Broadway

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–2am; Fri–Sat 2pm–2am; Sun 2pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  4. Historians Ale House

    Bar · 24 Broadway, Denver, 80203

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–2am; Sat–Sun 10am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. The Greedy Hamster

    Pub · 323 14th Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Wed 3pm–9pm; Thu 11:30am–9pm; Fri 11:30am–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Takes reservations · Step-free access · Has a website

  6. Terminal Bar

    Bar · 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor: Patio
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Neighbors Wine Bar

    Bar · 2200 Kearney Street, Denver, 80207

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 5pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm–10:30pm…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  8. Death & Co Denver

    Bar · 1280 25th Street, Denver, 80205

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor: Rooftop
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7:30am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Takes reservations · Step-free access · Has a website

  9. Middleman

    Bar · 3401 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, 80206

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 4pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  10. Skylark Lounge

    Bar · 140 South Broadway, Denver, 80209

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 4pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  11. The Thin Man

    Bar · 2015 East 17th Avenue, Denver, 80206

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Separated

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  12. Vine Street Pub & Brewery

    Pub · 1700 Vine Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–1am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  13. Lowry Beer Garden

    Pub · 7577 East Academy Boulevard, Denver, 80230

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–9pm; Thu–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  14. My Brother's Bar

    Pub · 2376 15th Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  15. United Club

    Bar

    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  16. United Club East

    Bar

    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5:30am–11:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  17. United Club

    Bar

    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  18. Tarantula Billiards

    Bar · 1520 Stout Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  19. Shag Lounge

    Bar · 830 15th Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Access: Limited
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Sun 3pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  20. Side Pony

    Bar · 4635 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, 80204

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–9pm; Fri–Sat 7am–11pm; Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published

  21. Schoolyard Beer Garden

    Bar · 1115 Acoma Street, Denver, 80204

    • Wi-Fi
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Air conditioning

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Step-free access · Has a website

  22. Adrift

    Bar · 218 South Broadway, Denver, 80209

    • Hours published
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Tue–Thu 5pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Takes reservations · Has a website

  23. Wynkoop Brewing Company

    Pub · 1634 18th Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–2am; Sun 11am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  24. Town Hall Collaborative

    Bar · 525 North Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 80204

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Fri 3pm–9pm; Sat 2pm–9pm…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  25. The Devil’s Drink

    Bar · 3330 Mariposa Street, Denver, 80211

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sun 4pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  26. Pon Pon Bar

    Bar · 2528 Walnut Street

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sat 4pm–2am; Sun 4pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  27. Hudson Hill

    Bar · 619 East 13th Avenue, Denver, 80203

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Wed 7:30am–midnight; Thu–Sat 7:30am–1am; Sun 7:30am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  28. Blush & Blu

    Bar · 1526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, 80218

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon 5pm–midnight; Tue–Wed 1pm–midnight; Thu–Sat 1pm–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  29. Crú Wine Bar

    Bar · 1442 Larimer Street, Denver, 80202

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Veg: Limited
    • Vegan: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Thu 3pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  30. Charlie’s Denver

    Bar · 900 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, 80218

    • Hours published
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  31. Sputnik

    Bar · 3 South Broadway, Denver, 80209

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Fri 10:30am–2am; Sat–Sun 10am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  32. Vine Street Pub and Brewery

    Pub · 1700 Vine Street, Denver, 80206

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Veg: Limited
    • Vegan: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–1am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  33. Improper City

    Bar · 3201 Walnut Street, Denver, 80205

    • Wi-Fi
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Step-free access

  34. Falling Rock Tap House

    Bar · 1919 Blake Street, Denver, 80202

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Step-free access

  35. Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse

    Bar · 1625 Perry Street, Denver, 80204

    • Outdoor seating

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Has a website

  36. La Bouche Wine Bar

    Bar · 1100 East 17th Avenue, Denver, 80218

    • Outdoor seating

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Has a website

  37. Li'l Devils

    Bar · 255 South Broadway, Denver, 80209

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 3pm–2am; Sat–Sun 12pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website

  38. Brews N Birdies

    Bar · 2156 Larimer Street, Denver, 80205

    • Hours published
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon 12pm–10pm; Wed–Fri 12pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 10am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website

  39. Whiskey Bar

    Bar · 2203 Larimer Street, Denver, 80205

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 4pm–2am; Sat 3pm–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website

  40. Li'l Devils

    Bar · 255 South Broadway, Denver, 80209

    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 3pm–2am; Sat–Sun 12pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many Denver bars are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 282 bars in Denver that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 7 have Wi-Fi recorded and 34 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Denver bars have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Historians Ale House, Side Pony, Schoolyard Beer Garden, The Devil’s Drink and Hudson Hill all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these bars stay open late?

Rumours Karaoke Cafe, Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge, Historians Ale House, Terminal Bar and Death & Co Denver are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these bars are step-free?

Bang Up To The Elephant, Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge, Historians Ale House, The Greedy Hamster and Terminal Bar are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - bar rather than a pub floor, outdoor seating - a quieter option, no live music, non-smoking indoors, opening hours published - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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