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For example, the Commander Manhattan-a potent blend of toasted sesame rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, oloroso (a sherry), Bénédictine, and celery bitters-is described as such: “Curls a soft, quiet smile then drops the straight flush.” Whether or not the bar’s mysterious muse was a poker-faced gambler, the menu of delectable dough-wrapped parcels from Denver’s Samosa Shop suggests Parker’s fondness for Indian food, a trait we find irresistible. Fittingly, the gorgeous, expertly assembled cocktails have names and phrases that offer tantalizing glimpses into Parker’s life and personality. Once you pass through the velvet curtains at the entryway, the soft glow of salon lights illuminates kaleidoscopic pastel wallpaper and a gallery of subtly sensual paintings, giving the whole place the feel of a sleek, 1920s New York City supper club. It’s impossible not to fall for nearly two-year-old Room for Milly, where every romantic touch hints at the adventures of a (potentially fictional) heroine named Milly Parker, who traveled the globe 100 years ago. Here, we’ve awarded superlatives to this year’s most outstanding bars.
Alix is planning for a bash-heating the patios offering free shots from their drink menu with every touchdown and specials on pizza and hosting a Super Bowl squares event, where participants have the chance to win cash every quarter.Enduring seemingly endless pandemic-related hurdles has only made the Mile High City’s watering holes more inventive and enticing than ever. Now, 10 months after opening, the bar is ready for the biggest day in sports: the Super Bowl. “We offer $2 off any drink, anytime, when someone is wearing their local league sportswear, and get creative with all the leagues we sponsor to truly create a partnership,” Alix says. And, of course, there’s bingo with drag queens every Friday night.Īlong with being the go-to spot for all identities, Tight End partners with local gay spots leagues including the Varsity Gay League, Denver Area Softball League, and the Mile-Hi Bullseye Dart League.
If you’re hungry, there’s the End Zone Pizzeria kitchen for bites with tongue-and-cheek names like the Beefcake (a sausage, pepperoni, and bacon pie) and the Morning Wood breakfast pizza. Along with the nine TVs tuned into the Avs and Nuggets, Tight End offers spacious patios and an extensive cocktail and beer menu.
At Tight End, Alix says, it’s “just a place where the games are always on the TV it’s specifically geared toward sports.”īut, like with the Squire Lounge, Alix works to create a “neighborhood bar feel” for the community. Squire is a spot to watch live music while you sip on a cold drink. X Bar is a high-energy dance club, complete with drag shows and a giant piano. a bar where people could really come and know your name, Cheers- style.”įor Denverites familiar with Alix’s other two businesses, Tight End is totally different.
“I wanted it to be something different from the other bars, so it wasn’t about drag shows or dance floors or things like that. “I wanted it to be a safe space for sports watchers,” Alix says. Tight End, Denver’s only gay sports bar, opened its doors April 2021.