The Shag Lounge offers Mod decor (ball chairs, atomic-age finishes and cool lamps) and some of the hottest bartenders in town. There's a video jukebox with a whole lotta music, an open-to-the-street front wall with adjoining patio. Thursday night is Panty Raid (fun skate and snow industry nights with giveaways), Saturdays are So Damn Down with the Denver Diggers' DJ Low Key, and Scumbag Sundays are always packed with $1 PBR, DJ Soup and more.

This little sweaty venue has played host to some of Denver's most beloved acts, as well as the latest tours. With bands like Slim Cessna's Auto Club and the Railbenders and the blistering Reno Divorce, this is one venue that remembers what rock is all about. Local rock scenesters file in for the music and the daily bar specials, then stay for the food. Grilled grub includes burgers and buffalo chicken wraps.

Vinyl is something of an urban legend, having survived a major fire and severe blizzard damage in past years and having lived to tell the tale. The diversity of experience the club offers has much to do with its success; the larger dance floor provides a more mainstream event, and downstairs, the basement used to be a hip hop haven and still has good live shows every now and then. The rooftop lounge with the fire pits is money, even on chilly ...

Housed (not unexpectedly) in a former church, this nightspot takes adaptive reuse to a new level. People love to dance the night away amid the gorgeous architecture of the striking building. Upbeat music reverberates throughout the large space, and young, single professionals capitalize on its reputation as one of Denver's best singles spots. Given the night, you'll find plenty of locals sipping expensive drinks and dancing to techno, house and ...

The Horseshoe Lounge doesn't advertise its presence (next to the Dish and across from Benedict Fountain Park, on 20th) with much more than a horseshoe over the front door, but for all that it's easy to miss, you shouldn't. It's a super chill local spot, with cheap drinks and decent late night food. The bricked bar area is narrow but comfortable, with leather-upholstered stools and a bar that appears to be made of all the dice from a ...

It's been a long time since the Capitol Hill State Bank was a functional institution of finance. The torch has been passed on to the owners of Park Tavern, on 11th near Corona. The result: A place that appeals to the neighborhood and is worth making a trek to. The drink prices are a steal, and the food (burgers and bar fare) more than palatable.

Home of The Solution w/ Denver Diggers' DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme every Friday on the roof. Voted "The best hip hop night in Denver" (c) in Westword's Best of Denver 2008 Issue. Over the last few years The Solution has hosted a variety of theme parties (chicken & waffles, an annual J Dilla tribute, listening/release parties w/indie & major labels, art shows, etc.), featured a ton of great guest DJs (Denver legends DJ ...

The Hi Dive down on Broadway just past the Mayan on the opposite side of the street. This is a great rocker bar with a regular flow of good bands that come in to play. The place is divided into two areas. The bar area and the stage. The place is small enough that when the band starts playing, that is all you hear no matter where you are. They also have a great kickball team.