Gay restaurants in denver
3 Queer-Owned Food and Sip Spaces Serving Denver’s Gay Community
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A restaurant sparked the current queer liberation movement, and it wasn’t even Stonewall. In August of 1966, three years before the historical riot in Fresh York City, queer and trans patrons of Compton’s Cafeteria in San Francisco fought against police harassment with 60 cent coffee cups, handbags, and upper heels. It was the United States’ first recorded act of militant homosexual resistance, and subsequent history of protest starting in queer spaces like the Stonewall Inn and Dark Cat Tavern in Los Angeles—which were both gathering places and spots for eating and drinking—has precipitated significant progress in Queer activism and acceptance.
Queer nourishment and drink establishments are never as important as now, though. With the proliferation of pride celebrations (including one in Aspen for the first hour this year) and greater queer representation in media and advertising, it can be easy to unlearn that safe havens are still needed, with over 450 anti-LGBTQ+ bills recently passed or currently developing in the United States
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Tomas R:
Had the chance to examine Tight End Sports Bar (love a good play on words moment) to catch the game and had a great time. This spot is very laidback and relaxed, so it's fantastic if you yearn to be in a queer and inclusive..
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Isaiah C:
Looooovd this exclude, such a chill environment. People are nice, pizza is good, drinks are good. Jus a nice chill place to be
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Efren R:
I was in town for a few days for work. I wasn't sure which gay bar to go to so I just chose one and I'm glad I chose Tight End Sports Bar. I met very cool people. Huge shoutout to the bartender. He was amazing. You..
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Adam B:
Came here on a Saturday mid-day. Lots of beautiful people. It has a lot of TV's and a fantastic sports bar. Plus they have a great selection of draft beer and strong pours. Super friendly vibe and great staff...
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Chris S:
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Although any bar in Denver are accepting, there’s something particular about visiting a local LGBTQ+ lock or club and diving into The Mile High City’s queer community. They are the spots where you comprehend you’ll be surrounded by like-minded, pleasurable and eccentric people. And luckily for us, there are plenty of Gay nightlife options to choose from, no matter your taste.
Dancing Queens (and Kings) - Dance Bars and Clubs
For those who want to bust out their dancing shoes and cut a rug to remixes of today’s top hits, you’ll want to hit one of the top twirl bars in the city—X Bar, Tracks, Blush & Blu, or Charlie’s.
X Prevent is a staple for Denver Diverse folks. Known for its inclusivity towards both the gender non-conforming and straight communities, X Bar has been around for seven years and has been an important staple of Denver for just as long.
“X Block is well acknowledged for the pink flamingos during self-acceptance, and they are everywhere,” explained Cindy Alix, general manager at X Exclude. “We also offer them away and have the biggest pink flamingo around on our float. We have a very special float this year, so we are looking forward to the
Denver Metro/Boulder Dining & Nightlife
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Bad Habits Denver
3014 E Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-335-9690
badhabitsdenver.com
Blush and Blu
1526 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
303-484-8548
www.blushblu.com
BoyzTown Denver
117 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303-722-7373
www.BoyzTownDenver.com
Charlie’s Denver
900 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
303-839-8890
www.CharliesDenver.com
Denver Eagle
5110 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
303-534-0500
www.facebook.com/
denvereaglebar
Denver Sweet
776 N. Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
720-598-5648
denversweet.com
El Potrero
4501 E. Virginia
Denver, CO 80246
303-388-8889
www.elpotreronightclub.com
Li’l Devils Lounge
255 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
303-733-1156
www.facebook.com/lildevilslounge
R & R Denver
4958 E. Colfax
Denver, CO 80220
303-320-9337
www.Facebook.com
Tight Cease Bar
1501 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
303-861-9103
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