Don’t forget to do your part by getting a shot-a “Pfizer,” “Moderna,” or “Johnson & Johnson” shot, that is. for $2 off any drink-and round out your All-Star Week festivities on the darts-lane-turned-dance-floor, where a football-shaped disco ball (and, usually, a Dua Lipa bop or two) spins overhead. Grab a huckleberry vodka lemonade for easy midsummer sipping-better yet, during the daily happy hour from 3 p.m.
The two-month-old East Colfax outpost (formerly home to beloved punk bar, Streets Denver) has quickly become the post-game hang for local rec leagues, and beckons as a safe space for any sports enthusiast in town with its nine TVs, open-air and outdoor seating, beer and cocktail selection, plus fresh pizza by the slice from its adjoined neighbor, End Zone Pizzeria. Germain, butter pea tea, lemon, and grapefruit or the Golden Sombrero, a take on the spicy marg featuring Ancho Reyes Chile Poblano Liqueur and fiery bitters Tight EndĪs baseball fans of every creed make their ways to the Mile High City, they should know that Denver’s only gay sports bar welcomes them all. What to drink: The Rally Up, a bright violet infusion of local the Family Jones vodka, St. (Fact: The bar’s name is a nod to the rally cap-the superstitious tradition of turning your baseball hat inside-out or backwards to help your team with a come-from-behind win.) Whether you opt for the charcuterie board and beet tartare, or a crisp Coors on tap with the all-beef Johnny Dogs, your lucky (unwashed) jerseys are always welcome at this posh outpost. Upscale cocktails and fare inspired by classic ballpark bites drive home that mix of elevated taste and easy-going, game day vibe.
Centered around an eye-catching, Colorado “C”-shaped chandelier, you’ll feel like you’re under the stadium lights as you hear the crowd roar next door. Tucked inside the new Rally Hotel, and just steps from Coors Field, this smaller, more intimate addition to massive McGregor Square offers a chic spot for All-Star action and people-watching alike, with four large TVs and Tom’s Watch Bar’s giant outdoor screen just around the corner.
Three-month-old The Rally Bar figured out how to merge swank with sports. What to drink: A Colorado Native lager from the first AC Golden Tank Room, where brews are poured from copper-clad tanks, resulting in crisper suds, untainted by a tap system The Rally Bar
Bonus: Whenever the Rockies play, everyone receives a free shot when the team hits a home run. And while the All-Star Game will undoubtedly be on the main sound system, those who want to watch other sports-the bar airs everything from soccer to competitive Russian face slapping-can listen in on the game of their choice via the Tunity app.
The best features for baseball fans? There isn’t a bad seat in the house: The bar has a glittering, 165-inch outdoor viewing screen, as well as 115 other TVs.
Dubbed the “Official Sports Bar of the Colorado Rockies,” Tom’s is the brainchild of Tom Ryan and Rich Schadan, the duo behind Smashburger and Tom’s Urban (the predecessor to Tom’s Watch Bar). Tom’s Watch Bar debuted in McGregor Square on June 14, bringing a two-story, 14,000-square-foot sports castle to LoDo. What to drink: An 18-ounce Grande Margarita, a big-as-your-face sipper that will only set you back $6 during Grande Hour (Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.–6 p.m.) Craving a livelier sports-viewing scene? Venture to Stoney’s original location on Lincoln Street, a spectators paradise with nearly 60 TVs. Nibble on a tlayuda, a wood-fired tortilla pizza that’s traditionally eaten in Oaxaca (go for the al pastor version with achiote and pineapple) while you take in play-by-plays on 17 70-plus-inch TVs. Rather than serve the wings, burgers, loaded fries, and other pub staples its two predecessors are known for, Stoney’s Cantina on South Broadway is the first of the concepts to offer a menu focused on Mexican street food, Tex-Mex, Southwestern-style bites, and tequila-forward drinks. This month-old spot is the newest addition to the beloved sports bar family encompassing Stoney’s Bar and Grill and Stoney’s Uptown Joint. For the (many) who couldn’t nab an All-Star Game ticket, we’ve scoped out four new bars-plus five compelling spots to check out-where you can watch the game. But cheering on your favorite team with like-minded fans at a sports bar can be an equally enticing and more affordable endeavor. Experiencing an MLB game from the stands at Coors Field-one of the league’s most beautiful stadiums-is hard to beat.