Lion's Lair is one of Denver's most beloved dive bars, sitting right on Colfax like it owns the block (it kind of does). Cash only, cheap drinks, and a jukebox that people actually fight over. This is where musicians, night owls, and Colfax lifers come to decompress after a show or just because it's Tuesday. The vibe is dark, unpretentious, and genuinely welcoming in that specific dive bar way. Live music happens here regularly, and the crowd is always interesting. No craft cocktail list, no bottle service, no attitude. Just cold beer, loud music, and good people. If you want to feel like a Denver local and not a tourist, this is the place.