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3015 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80206

303-322-4444 

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  • Sun 8pm-2am, Thu-Sat 5pm-2am
    $
    All Major Credit Cards, ATM/Debit
  • Casual
    ATM, Dance Floor, Wheelchair Accessible
    Late Night
  • Full bar
    Not Accepted
    Street
Description

Rockbar could inspire a confirmed teetotaler to do a swan dive off the wagon within ten minutes of walking through the door. Conjuring the bygone decadence left behind by Perry's -- as the joint was known during the last days of disco -- Rockbar is the ideal place to relive your wasted youth. The decor in this late-'70s time-capsule remains pristinely intact, with exposed rock walls, patterned carpet, foil wallpaper and vintage lighting fixtures. There's also a notable kitsch factor about the place -- the trashy menu, the lowbrow drink selection (Mad Dog and brands of beer you swore you'd never drink again), the neon band-logo signage and the retro tuneage -- that has prompted some detractors to grumble that the brashness is a little too calculated. These people are completely missing the point. For those about to Rock, we salute you.







  • 2009 | Best Karaoke Night

    As bassist for the now-defunct Machine Gun Blues, Jermaine Smith is no stranger to the spotlight. The guy is no stranger to karaoke, either, having hosted karaoke nights at another spot for years. So it's only natural for the rock star (he's still a rock star to us) to set up shop at Rockbar, where he now sprinkles some of his karaoke magic on everyone in the joint. The dude's presence is bound to rub off on you, and before you know it, you'll be tapping into your own inner rock star. More »

  • 2008 | Best Unorthodox DJ Night/Jam Session

    There's no shortage of half-assed DJ nights or unlistenable open jams in the area, but by combining the two and being somewhat selective about who participates, JINXED! manages to create a truly exceptional experience. Hosted by Eric Halborg -- frontman for the Swayback and multi-talented renaissance man -- the Wednesday-night session has drawn members of Vaux, the Lawrence Arms, Hemi Cuda and, of course, the Swayback. Styles range from solitary sad bastard to full-blown... More »

  • 2007 | Best New Bar (Since March 2006)

    Rockbar could inspire a confirmed teetotaler to do a swan dive off the wagon within ten minutes of walking through the door. Conjuring the bygone decadence left behind by Perry's -- as the joint was known during the last days of disco -- Rockbar is the ideal place to relive your wasted youth. The decor in this late-'70s time-capsule remains pristinely intact, with exposed rock walls, patterned carpet, foil wallpaper and vintage lighting fixtures. There's also a notable kitsch factor about... More »

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    Matt Korona | Denver, CO | 8 Reviews

    | Mon, November 8, 2010

    Pretty crazy party in there on Halloween! The carpet was sticky, the music blaring and the drinks were super cheap!

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    lindsaytrujillo | Littleton, CO | 1 Reviews

    | Thu, September 23, 2010

    Such a FUN dance party!

  • Alliemae
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    Alliemae | Denver, CO | 1 Reviews

    | Wed, March 10, 2010

    went here for the first time last saturday.. completely off the chain. i was not expecting a bar under a junky hotel to be hoppin like that. gotta love it.

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