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3015 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80206

303-322-4444 

http://www.rockbar-denver.com  

3015 E. Colfax Ave. Denver CO 80206

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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
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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.








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    Best New Bar: Our winners over the past dozen years

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  • Photos: Rockbar\'s last call was a wild costume party

    Photos: Rockbar's last call was a wild costume party

    Rockbar closed its doors after last call on Saturday night -- after an epic party full of costumed customers. After more than six years, the hipster hangout -- whose liquor-license renewal was denied ... More »

  • The twenty best scenes from Rockbar\'s last call

    The twenty best scenes from Rockbar's last call

    After last call this past Saturday, Rockbar went dark for good. From the looks of it, the beloved Colfax bar didn't go gently into that good night, but rather went out with a bang -- ladies on table... More »

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    Reader: "Denver ... World-Class Nanny-State"

    Word of Rockbar's closure yesterday has been met with a variety of reactions from readers, ranging from those joining in on a chorus of good riddance on our Cafe Society blog to folks like emily225,... More »

  • Reader: Rockbar will be remembered -- vaguely

    Reader: Rockbar will be remembered -- vaguely

    Rockbar will close this weekend, after more than six years as a hipster hangout on East Colfax. While owner Jesse Morreale and the city continue to trade barbs, a few customers are spilling their mem... More »

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  • 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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