Charlie's Denver

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Charlie's Denver
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The bar's exterior, 2025
Charlie's Denver
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Location Denver, Colorado, United States
Coordinates 39°44′23″N104°58′34″W / 39.7398°N 104.9762°W / 39.7398; -104.9762

Charlie's Denver is a gay bar in Denver, Colorado, United States. Established in 1981, [1] it has operated for more than 40 years. [2]

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Description

Charlie's has a country-western theme, with dancing and music. The bar also hosts drag shows. [3] The interior has a disco ball shaped like a cowboy boot. [4] Food options include falafel and gyros. [5]

Charlie's is the home venue for the Colorado Gay Rodeo Association. [6] [7] It offers dance lessons [8] and hosts an annual Thanksgiving celebration. [9] Charlie's also has open mic nights and other themed events. [10]

Reception

Charlies has been recognized multiple times by Westword 's annual 'Best of Denver' awards. It was named Best Gay Bar for Straight Men in 2003, Best Place to Role-Play Brokeback Mountain in 2006, Best Karaoke Night in 2007, Best Gay Bar in 2009 and 2018, Best Long-Running Drag Show in 2015, and Best Gay/LGBTQ Club in 2023. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Arneson, Chris (2016-05-18). "Charlie's looks back on more than three decades of business". OUT FRONT. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  2. ↑ Buehler, Erica (2021-10-08). "Drag Shows, Patios, Cocktails: Denver's Must-Hit LGBTQ+ Bars". Thrillist . Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  3. ↑ Fodor's Colorado. Fodor's. 2019-02-19. ISBN   978-1-64097-120-2.
  4. 1 2 "Charlie's Denver". Westword. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  5. ↑ "Denver's essential LGBTQ+ bars, from legendary gay clubs to drag destinations". The Denver Post . 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  6. ↑ Sink, Mindy (2022-08-30). Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation, Bites & Brews. Avalon Publishing. ISBN   978-1-64049-601-9.
  7. ↑ Tresca, Toni (2024-07-08). "Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo, Longest-Running Gay Rodeo, Rides Back Into Denver". Westword. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  8. ↑ Roque, Symone (2017-06-14). "8 Essential Denver Gay Bars". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  9. ↑ Martin, Molly (2025-11-26). "These Local Restaurants Are Serving Free Meals for Thanksgiving". Westword. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  10. ↑ "Top Gay Bars In Denver - CBS Colorado". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
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