The 10 Best Bars in Colorado — 2026

We compared all 1061 bars in Colorado on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · East Fax TapDenver Dive barKaraokeLive musicDog-friendly

Mon-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-12am

(303) 960-2325 Website View listing

#2 · High Point BarFort Collins

Mon-Sat 4pm-2am

(970) 232-9835 Website View listing

#3 · Marmalade LoungeArvada Lounge

Mon-Sun 11am-8pm

(720) 452-2587 Website View listing

#4 · Squire LoungeDenver LoungeHappy hourLive music

Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am

(303) 333-9106 Website View listing

#5 · Whispers On HavanaAurora Karaoke

Mon-Fri 1pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am

(720) 949-1760 Website View listing

#6 · El Rancho TavernDurango Dive barTavern

Mon-Fri 12pm-2am, Sat-Sun 9am-2am

(970) 259-8111 Website View listing

#7 · Bottles and TapsColorado Springs Live musicCountry

Wed 5pm-12am, Thu-Fri 4:30pm-12am, Sat 10:30am-2am, Sun 11am-8pm

(719) 599-8382 Website View listing

#8 · Charlie L's PubLoveland Dive barKaraokeHappy hour

Mon 11am-12am, Tue-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 10am-12am

(970) 669-2125 Website View listing

#9 · Mose Public HouseCanon City Dive bar

Mon-Sun 11am-12am

(719) 315-2266 Website View listing

#10 · glow loungeDenver Lounge

Fri-Sat 10pm-2am

(303) 832-2687 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.