Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO, 80204
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Address :
2721 Larimer St
Denver, CO, 80204 - Phone (303) 291-1007
- Website https://www.larimerlounge.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 2:00pm
- Mon : 4:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Very Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
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Jamie L.
What an awesome venue!! They have an awesome selection of local and regional bands, with an intimate setting in which to enjoy their music. We were for the Brothers O'Hair CD Release Show, and they didn't disappoint. They put on an amazing live performance! Love their song Tonight, it is quickly climbing my list of favorites. The back patio is awesome. The acoustics are, for a small, low-ceilinged venue, kick ass. (Especially when you're right up front!) Beer specials are well-priced, and there's a decent selection of beers on tap available.
(4)Ellen D.
Larimer Lounge is a great laid-back space familiar to locals that know independent bands intimately. The sound here is really good, and because the space is small, each show has an intimate feel. I saw one show here during which the air conditioning was turned off so the show-space itself was quite warm--almost too warm at times. That said, this is still one of my favorite local music spaces in Denver. It is an original space that has endured many years of service. The bar service is always superb, and the people always genuine.
(4)John H.
The Larimer Lounge: a lovely little rat's nest to see a show. I've only been to two shows at the LL (and was part of the act in one), but both times have eventually broken into a sort-of drunken orgy of headbanging and illicit rubdowns. The Lounge isn't for everyone, but if you like a little danger with your rock and roll, it might just be for you. The bar is a highlight at the Larimer, as it boasts some of the best drink specials I've found in 5 Points. If my foggy memory serves correctly, a pint of New Belgium's finest will only set you back three dollars. Shop around, you can't beat that deal! The liquor selection is a little limited, but stick to beer and you're in the clear. I can't think of another rhyme to finish that ditty out, so really, just stick to the beer. The stage here is about knee-level: very intimate, and perfect for in-your-face punk or metal shows (which the Larimer has been known to host). Careful not to stand upfront at a rowdy show, lest you brought your shinguards. Sound seems okay, but getting a clear shot at the stage is every ticketholder for himself. The recently installed flatscreen tv helps give folks at the bar a better idea of what they're missing on stage. Meanwhile, the patio furniture outback offers a nice break from the sweaty interior during the warmer months. Speaking of nice breaks, careful you don't fall and crack your neck on the way upstairs to use the bathroom! The stairway...can be treacherous. For an unassuming pub like this, the service here is surprisingly kosher, in my experience. The bartenders are of the working class stripe, like most of the patrons and performers that grace the Larimer Lounge: let them do their jobs, and you'll find they're friendly enough. Major bonus points to the lady who helped me get back my misplaced phone and wallet (ask me about being a complete idiot!) the day after a particularly rowdy performance. Don't find that kind of honesty in this part of town very often. For all its grimy first impressions, perhaps the Larimer Lounge is modern proof that all that glitters really isn't gold. If you ask me, Denver needs more stage/dives like the Larimer. And maybe taller ceilings for the stringbeans among the crowd.
(3)Larren M.
Nice little dive with live music 7 days a week. Lots of great independent music pass through the doors of this spot. Kind of smells in there, but that could be a mix of the sweaty, haven't showered in a few days bands that pass through, and the stale beer stench. They have a nice little patio area out front and there always seems to be a nice eclectic group of people that frequent this establishment. Lots of different social groups. They also have a bike night on Mondays, which I quite like. The staff is friendly and easy going. Which makes the experience nicer. The drinks are reasonably priced and adequately strong. I'm sure I'll pass through again.
(4)Ken K.
Larimer Lounge's business model is as follows: sell alcohol. That's pretty much it. I was there with an after-work gaggle, just soaking up the happy hour. They do have Dale's Pale Ale on tap, which would be good if they ever cleaned their filthy tap lines that are currently fouling the taste of your beer. So it's probably better to stick with bottles or mixed drinks. Larimer's does have a patio, and a pretty rundown back room. So there's that. Also, a live band was arriving when we were there, so I assume Larimer has live music, and if a band you like happens to be playing there, that might be a reason to go.
(2)Diana A.
Music everyday of the week, awesome! Such a great place with no frills, none needed! The staff is great along with beer selection. We had a great time hopping in for music. I wish Denver had more places like this.
(4)Claude F.
The Larimer Lounge just gets better and better and i think it's now incorrect to call it a dive bar, It's now just a great music club. A year or two ago, they totally revamped their previously dismal PA system and now have quality sound, they have remodeled moving bathrooms upstairs and out of the way, and they just re-did the floors and bar. On top of all that, they book excellent acts, real world class stuff and ticket prices are totally reasonable. IMHO, this is the perfect venue with one big exception that takes it down to 4 stars for me. Sorry but I'm gonna go all caps here: HEADLINERS GO ON STAGE TOO DAMN LATE. The main act always starts at midnight here which means by the time i've stumbled home it is usually around 2 am. I know that they need to stretch things out to keep up healthy booze sales but really, can't they start a little earlier? Would an 11pm start time be too early for a headliner? Please Lounge let's move that show time up but other than that-don't change a thing.
(4)Jodi A.
This rustic venue with the dive-bar bathrooms and the dive-bar smell was the perfect background to see a punk show. Yes, me....I went to a punk show. NO....I was not in the mosh pit. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching the mosh pit. It was as fascinating as the music actually. I TRIED to take pictures...but alas, moshing is a blurry business, and cannot be captured on camera. You must take pictures in your mind and take those memories home with you. Titus Andronicus was like a cerebral version of Green Day. I think they will go far. Their music was music....not tiresome rhythm guitar -and a bunch of unintelligible screaming. Look them up on NPR. They did an interview. I met the lead singers Aunt Carol from New Jersey. We talked. I am so IN with the band....
(4)Vintage V.
Larimer Lounge... ahhhh.... what to say... definitely a dive... definitely a good venue for punk and various rock genres. I have enjoyed many a drunken nights rocking out at their shows. It's one of those hit or miss places... if they have a good well- publicized show then it's awesome. They have a patio which is great. Last time I was their they were doing some constuction... but I remember they used to often have food (like BBQ) grillin' on the patio and the patio was always the hot spot to hang out at. And the staff is really nice too... and everytime I go, I usually run into someone I know, which is a plus! My final say is this is a great place for a happin' punk rock show... if it's an unknown band... then plan on it just being you, your friends and maybe 5 other people(who are most likely staff or one of the bands. lol)
(4)A B.
Really poor venue. I love hole in the wall venues, rather than slick corporate venues, but this just wasn't a good place to see a band. Low stage set in the corner so it's not easy to see. The sound was horrible with the speakers crackling throughout the show. Smoking area is open in the back and the smoke billows into the main room. It's like going back in time to have the stench of smoke clinging to your skin. And don't waste your time calling the venue; they don't seem to answer their phone (even after the doors open on a show-night). I was driving long distance to go to a show there and wanted to know what time the headliner was on. Tried calling 15 times starting at noon that day and all I got was a message saying the mailbox is full.
(2)Ron B.
Good place to see shows. Intimate, up close and pretty low frills. One of the better hidden away venues in the city. I don't think I've seen a bad show here yet over the years I've come here.
(4)Dan W.
If you look around one thing that's obvious is that now is a time of great change. And Obama can't take credit for a lot of it even though Michelle Obama and Oprah are forming like Voltron. Unless you've been on a fully sequestered jury, you may have heard that Michael Jackson has passed on into the great beyond. Also, David Carradine left us under questionable circumstances and it makes me wonder if I can finally get a collector's edition Kung Fu box set on DVD. Ol' Dirty Bastard is dead, but that was like 2004 so I should be over it already. And I could keep going on and on about all the craziness in the world but I won't. You get the idea. So whether you are in the mood to embrace all this change or you're feeling overwhelmed by it, who cares? While you are busy being introspective you are missing out on some rockin' local bands playing in great places around town and you need to get out more. And what better place to lounge than the Larimer Lounge? I was fortunate to see a show there recently and The Knew and Slim Cessna's Auto Club completely rocked it. To say that you're close to the music here is an understatement. The band is practically out in the crowd with you while they're on stage. Well in Slim Cessna's case he was out in the crowd for a little while. He also made gratuitous use of the exposed rafters just above the stage, to the point where I wondered if when he's about to play in other bars if he thinks "Oh crap, no exposed rafters. What am I going to do now?" The place has a very nice flat-screen / live video feed setup that I hadn't seen before and is an excellent idea. It gives the people who want to go see the band but want to avoid the crush and cat fights of the stage area a way to cop out and hang out at the bar but still say they went. They also have a very nice patio and anyone who's read my reviews knows I'm a sucker for even a decent patio. Lots of great beer and bad beer on tap at dive bar prices, and I was inducted into the beer and a sipping shot on the side club here. It's kind of like a lame boilermaker or a detached sidecar. Someone should come up with a legitimate name for it. Not it.
(4)Cliff T.
Remember when the bathrooms were basically in the middle of the dance floor and had no doors on them? Yeah, the Larimer has seen some changes in the past few or so years. Live feed of the stage on the flat screens at the bar? What a novel idea. Larimer Lounge is really a great "dive" bar, or used to be. You can hardly call it a dive bar anymore. More like a great grimy rock bar. Dorian - You're not the only one who's noticed some of the yuppier types here in the past year or so, but it's definitely still the Larimer thru-n-thru. And yes, all the best local and national bands play here. And the Summer Sunday BBQ series is the best. Though it's not the same Larimer Lounge I fell in love with it's still my favorite bar to see music.
(5)Alissa S.
This is probably one of my favorite dive bars in Denver. It's a great spot to see a show or play a show. LL has an expansive variety of local and touring acts. A lot of smaller music venues in Denver are dedicated to a specific genre of music (indie, hip-hop, jazz, etc.), so I like how they mix things up here. As a performer, I'd say one negative is that the nightly line up can be a little bit all over the place. The last show my band played here (we're indie folk) was with a hard rock/metal band and a synth dance band. Doesn't really work well together. But I think they have a good system as far as keeping shows cheap and assuring bands are paid fairly. Drinks are cheap, shows are cheap, service isn't always great. But at least they're smart enough to have a second, make shift bar area for the bigger shows. And the patio area is great, especially when they have the BBQ shows. I love LL and will continue to go here til I'm old and gray.
(4)Michael S.
One of Denver's great rock venues has a super happy hour? Who knew? It was pretty easy to throw back a few $2 cocktails at the LL with such a great soundtrack pumping in the background. While I've seen shows there plenty of times, and consider this place one of those favorite Denver bars that I'd hang out in more if I lived closer, I really never have. This was my first happy hour there, and my first time there without a band playing. Still a great place, and cleaner than I expected. I guess the secret is getting there before rockers trash the place.
(4)Jeremy H.
If there is one bar in Denver that I hate the most, this is that bar. I don't care that they have somehow managed to get good acts into coming into this disgusting cesspool of complete ineptitude. The floor is sticky, the sound sucks, the drinks are overpriced ( when you can get one because the staff is too busy picking their nose and looking at you with an incredibly stupid expression), they oversell many of the shows (and don't offer a refund which is the worst thing in the world). After many attempts to try and see a band here, I have completely given up on this place and decided that whenever I set foot in this shit hole of an establishment I am destined to have the worst time of my life.
(1)Adam K.
On a whim, when to a show at LL. Turned out to be a great show and a great dive bar venue. Staff was quite nice and the bartenders were very friendly. They even have some decent beers on tap, for those few that don't drink PBR at a dive bar.
(4)Dorian H.
I really enjoy the stage and room layout. They have a nice patio out back with numerous tables to sit at. This used to be one of my favorite places to enjoy a drink and listen to live music. These days, I'm finding that the crowd has become college yuppie type that could care less about the bands playing there. In fact, the most frequent comments I hear there are.." Oh, my, God, Becky! This place is, like, freaking loud or something!" If you want a quiet place to have a drink....DON'T PICK A ROCK 'N' ROLL BAR!!! Ok, enough of that rant. I will go to Larimer Lounge if I am absolutely dying to see a band that happens to be playing there. Other than that, the crowds and bad service is enough to keep me away.
(3)Tiffany N.
They've moved the sound booth to the back of the room which opens a ton of space at the front and is a solid move. They've also installed a few flat screen TVs, one of which shows the stage. So now you can cradle your booze and watch your music all on a comfortable stool.
(4)Derek R.
Just as an experiment, I order mixed drinks. A mistake. I can't believe the bartender was able to serve it to me with a straight face. It's a well known fact that they refill their top-shelf bottles. Stick to cans of beer only here! Saw a great show, and I love the low stage. Great place to see a band, but get tanked ahead of time.
(3)Rusty J.
Great intimate venue but you never know if the sound will yell at you or sarabande you with the flux of talent they bring in. The cover should include a shot!!
(3)Diego D.
Alright, I give it 5 out of 5 stars... it's got to be one of my favorite places in denver... On that note... Terrible sound! Not the engineer's fault, they try to do the best they can (most of the time), but the venue just isn't designed for decent sound... SO why am I not giving it a 4? or 3? Part of that sound is what makes the larimer lounge great... It's a dive bar without the junkie's and pan handlers... After living in Boston and thrashing around in basement punk shows this is one of the few venues that feels authentic for heavy rock, punk, and indie music... Not pretentious, always a good crowd where you can expect to get to know the bands, the bartenders, the audience... Inspite of the poor sound and basement atmosphere, really good bands play here, plenty of big national acts and first timer local acts...
(5)Mark S.
Things you must know about Larimer Lounge: 1. Great local bands play here. 2. Small, the bar area is small and the venue area will hold about 150 people. Intimate setting for concerts. 3. Atmosphere is rock with black walls and fliers up everywhere. 4. Cheap drinks and late night specials for a venue. 5. Staff is noticeably great 6. Have a patio to smoke and drink outside. 7. Located not in Lodo. It stands in a much more quiet neighborhood.
(5)Carina C.
My favorite music venue in Denver. For short little sh*ts like me, you can actually SEE the band. I love this place because the stage is low, you can squeeze your way to the front and nobody thinks you're an a**hole for doing so (not that I do that, I'm usually already up there due to my height). *Good place to play "hipster bingo" *There is a "back yard" for you to smoke, if that tickles your fancy *Cheap drinks *Good bands!!! -in the middle of the hood
(5)Josh E.
I haven't posted to yelp in a while, and am totally not surprised that what motivates me to finally post on Larimer Lounge. I'll say it in one sentence: For independent music, this is the best venue in the denver metro area. at this point, you may stop reading the rest of the review. what do i like about larimer. well, first of all, its small enough that you always have a good sound. yes the sound system is extremely loud but I've found that simply by moving my position in the crowd it becomes better. additionally, the patio is a welcome break from the packed crowds in front of the stage and a nice way to smoke while still being in the ambiance of this venue. Also, if you're sitting at the bar, you hear the music but you're not overwhelmed by it. And perhaps most importantly it is cheap and you can buy tickets online NOT through ticketmaster! these are all the specifics that make the larimer so good in my opinion. but really, its their booking agent. except for a period of about 7 months in 2008 (seriously larimer, what happened there?) the larimer brings in consistently amazing shows with bands who are ready to explode, or already have exploded but aren't accessible enough to get to tier 2 indie. the larimer frequently serves as a first round tour, while a band is starting to buzz and about to release an album this will be their stop in denver. then they'll come back to denver and put on a good, or average, or bad, show at the fillmore or ogden, or whatever. This is the venue you'll wish you saw them at.
(5)Samantha G.
Live music 7 nights a week: total dive. The sound system needs some work, broken barstools, dirty, sometimes the roof leaks, no temperature control, kind of reminds you of going to a warehouse show. Exactly what a rock club should be. The Larimer Lounge has themed happy hours (check the web site), front and back patios, and weekend barbecues in summer. Larimer hosts a lot of local bands, with that huge calendar to fill, and not all of them are good. Luckily, The Meadowlark is down the block on the corner, a great place to miss a set. Coooool as shit. Very informative website, and they have another, booklarimer.com , where you can book your band! Strictly 21+.
(5)Crystal N.
Oh, it's just a great place to see a loud stinky sweaty dirty rock show. Local or some underground band you've never heard of. If you don't like PBR don't even bother. Shots? This ain't your "Lemondrop" shot kind of bar. Just go for the hard stuff. And anywhere with a patio get's a star in my book.
(4)tim d.
I'm looking forward to going to the Larimer Lounge tonight to see THE KNEW. They rocked the placed last time. The sound is great, and as far as punk/rock venues, the Larimer Lounge is top three for me in Denver.
(5)Lindsay K.
This is a great little venue to watch a show, because there's three things I hate and it's crowds, standing in lines, and not being able to see the stage. Have never had a problem being able to dance or sit if I choose and even when it's crowded, you can still move around and watch the show. It's divey but intimate and I wouldn't change a thing except for the sometimes cranky bartenders.
(4)Phil M.
Love it. I could get drunk, hear a live band and walk home.
(4)David C.
So my first time at the Larimer Lounge and I can safely say it was a good experience. Its on a one way street so I drove past the place then turned down the first street and there was plenty of street parking. I came here to see Mike Watt who is touring with his latest outfit, the Missingmen. $15 at the door, typical handstamp and I was in. The first band were playing and so while I waited at the bar to get a drink they have a pretty big flatscreen above the bar showing the band which I thought was kinda cool. They had a range of taps but I couldn't read them all so I just asked for something dark and got a Beamish Stout. $5.25 and it was served in a plastic cup :o( I figured it was so I couldn't hoy it at the band but then I noticed quite a few other peeps had real glasses. Oh well! I made my way to the stage area but it was hot as hell so I went to the back patio for what I was hoping was some fresh air! Ah not to be as everyone was smoking and I didn't want to smell like an ashtray so it was back inside. Next pint was Avalanche and that was $4.50 again in a plastic cup. I could see the band setting up so I made my way up front and scored a perfect spot right behind a short girl. The sound was awesome as I was hearing the actual amps on stage and not so much the overhead house sound system. Everyone was jammin in their own space except for two dudes who were trying to start some sort of mosh pit except the peeps around them had a different idea. Each to their own I guess but it does piss me off when some fucker keeps trying to spill my beer! At one point I thought the chick in front of me was standing on my foot but then I realized that my doc marten was just stuck the the very sticky floor :o) They only played for an hour and afterwards the place cleared out pretty quickly. I hung out waiting to say hi to Mr Watt as he always sells Tshirts from the stage after the show. He is a cool cat and so is the Larimer Lounge
(4)Bryan D.
I've been going here for years, but it's been awhile. Saw sleigh bells last night which was killer. WTF is up with LL charging $15 for a pitcher of Coor's light?? RIP OFF! If i wanted to pay that much for a beer and a show I would go to the Pepsi center. Taking advantage of a captive audience!
(2)Jason S.
Great sound! I enjoy seeing live shows here but it gets too damn cold here in the winter so I would highly advise wearing layers (when did I turn in to my mother?). Good selection of beer and booze and good staff. I can't stress how good the sound is here for a venue of this size.
(3)Ashley Lane M.
Went to show here recently. Not a bad little spot. It was perfect for an initmate band show and the bands that did get up on stage that night rocked it!! This would be ideal for local bands to be heard as the setting makes it easy to dance and get into the music! We always seemed to have enough space to dance even with a nice size crowd that gathered. The bands we heard had a rocker sound to them (my fav!) but there were times when the sound guy screwed up the sound by inisiting on turing up the wrong microphones too loud and others too soft. Not sure what he was doing, but it was not paying attention to the show. The first band that came on was my personal favorite because the lead singer was a kickass blonde chick and I am all about the female rock!! With her band of male backup artists, she rocked out dancing all over the stage and shaking her blonde hair! Get it girl!! You rock!!!
(4)Joe D.
My band (SoHelpMe) has played at the Larimer and really thought the bar went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. They gave us a couple of free pitchers of beer to warm us up and didn't rush us to get on and off the stage. The sound guys have been good to us too... there was a time where he came through and saved us from a disaster. Needless to say, we don't have a second guitarist anymore. I really like the fact that they have patrons who come and check out the bands without having a bias before hearing them live. That is true support for the local scene! The only thing I was taken back on was during our first show, a friends wife was drugged but that is no reflection of the venue/bar and this was isolated to one time. There are creeps in every city hanging around every bar. I always suggest never taking your eyes off of your drink no matter where you are at. The door cover will not put you in the poor house considering it's usually $3 with a ticket and $6 without. The Larimer Lounge is quintessential, without them what venue/bar books bands who are transitioning from the garage, basement or studio to the stage AND books solid acts with draw? They gave us our start and we need to get back there! It's too bad we aren't booking right now due to some legal issues. Keep this venue/bar in your back pocket, there might be a time when you need some live music to fullfill your night down town. Once you pass 22nd and Larimer, keep on walking, haha. This place kicks ass!
(4)Stacey B.
it's small, dark, kinda dingy and all awesome! one of the best places i've seen a show in a long time. i love that you can get right up near the short stage and if you really want, force your way on and steal the mic for a little singing of your own. seeing agent orange there might make this review of larimer lounge a bit better than it would have been other wise, but any bar that lets a punk show actually get a little crazy without trying to stop the fun is awesome in my book. front and back patio, check. awesome stage with decent crowd space, check. busted eyebrow turning into a black eye, check. bruised everything else, check. definitely go see a show here, it's awesome.
(5)Justin D.
Ok, diver bar type of place that had some bands playing. Cover was way too high for the performance. Didn't like that they didn't serve Coors light, and the PBR was just in the small cans. Dark and grimy (which is usually my thing) but I may just have caught an off night. There was a nice outdoor area.
(2)Julian V.
I had low expectations for this place, because the drive in was WAY sketchy. This is actually in a pretty neat part of Denver. The bartenders were pretty nice, and despite the crowd being really loud during the act, this is a pretty decent venue for music.
(5)D A.
It's not much to look at and if you expect nothing you will be rewarded with slightly more than something. I've seen some pretty good shows here, the sound guy is competent and the drinks are mixed well even if it takes you 3 weeks and a note from your mom to get one. I'd give it more if it deserved it but 3 stars is probably all this place deserves. I've had some pretty good times here and whatnot during various shows. It seems so low rent when you get there but with the right band that can so vastly improve the experience. A couple of years ago we so saw OK GO and between the set and the encore they run to the back of the patio and sit out there wiping themselves off with towels while the audience just stood there looking at them waiting for them to be done and come back. Hilarious. Stereo Total, Mudhoney and Clem Snide were also a pretty cool shows atmosphere wise. Even if the Mudhoney show need a senior citizen section... I've heard from numerous people that the owner is a total dick, but I wouldn't care because I don't get into the politics of dinky rock shows and dinkier clubs. Because Denver is fighting over 6 dollars and a half roll of nickels I'm sure it's cutthroat and he probably is. But I needs to see me some decent shows and if only 3-4 places in Denver will bring the bands I'm interested in, fight amongst yourselves and see if I care as long as you produce. When the band is good, you will have a fun time. It's a little cramped and the bathroom situation is a total nightmare but that's life in the big (read: little) city.
(3)Jesse B.
Best kept secret. enjoy the bands or without. Excellent place.
(5)Fezs P.
The short brown haired bartender is absolutely horrible! I waited in line for over 20 minutes and she finally served me. I'm a fabulous tipper... However the night of the Fouls concert I left her zero dollars... Larimer Lounge Management get it together... Hire some fun bartenders!
(1)Lauren R.
Like an old friend, the Larimer Lounge has welcomed me when I am down and out, when I have a hangover, when Im jubilant, and when Im being a totally drunk asshole and accusing them of losing my debit card. This is a great place to see a show, to grab a drink, and in the summer to kick it on the patio. Plus they always always have really good bands play, and its near five points, for all of us northeast siders that are sick of driving down to broadway. They recently rennovated the bathrooms, which is great because the old ones were really effed up, but bad because I used to like to dare people to drink out of the tank.
(4)Vince D.
One of the coolest bars in Denver. Great place, and they get a ton of great bands. This is also the place where all the coolest local bands play. And who can argue against a "Punk Rock BBQ"? That's right, nobody. It is a bit of a strange place, though, in that the performance space is pretty much a hallway. But they've got a great bar, and it's wonderfully seedy. It's also located in one of the last areas in town where you can feel appropriately sketched out, and that's something every scene needs. Bathrooms are, well, pretty atrocious, but I've seen some cool shows here, like Jesse Malin and White Light Motorcade. Of course, you probably haven't heard of either, but that's what's so great about Larimer Lounge. The hippest acts in indie play here on their way to superstardom... others don't quite make it to superstardom but that's OK. You never know, so it's worth investing a few PBRs at this joint for the chance to say, "I saw them when."
(4)Perry E.
If your taste tends towards 1) alternative/indie AND 2) dive bars, then this is approaching mecca (for Denver, at least). If you shudder at a stray hair or inappropriate beat poetry in the bathroom stall, then run the other way. This is a great place to catch unsigned, newly signed and obscure alt/indie music. It's a dive bar, to be sure, and the acoustics are not anywhere near an audiophile's wet dream. However, I've caught some great shows here - with "better known" indies such as Hold Steady, AC Newman, & Rouge Wave, Decemberists alongside the downright obscure. I think (could be wrong) this bar was started by a couple of guys who used to book the talent at CU, which explains the solid connection to a lot of acts that surprise me showing up in Denver. It's a relatively small venue, bar up front, and decent outside BBQ out back. A constant flow of bands and cover prices that are a no-brainer. I'd compare it to the Hi Dive on Broadway, if that helps. It's also in a great emerging part of LODO that was a bit edgy 2 years ago, but is now showing signs that Starbucks could be there before you know it. check out the line-up at larimerlounge.com and give it a try. Use the bathroom at home first, if you're squeamish.. ************* update - went there Saturday night (Xiu Xiu), only to find the bathrooms gone! yes, gone! they opened up a back staircase and put "real bathrooms" in upstairs, to open up the main venue (and presumably kill off a few slithering creatures)...well, overall I'm up for progress, and there is still tons of grunge to sustain the dive bar status and appeal here.
(4)Jessica C.
The sound was impressive at the Larimer Lounge, the staff was very nice, the drinks were strong, and the back patio a pleasant surprise. The staff did an excellent job with supporting the Indie 101.5 FM Radio's birthday party as far as being an attendee.
(4)Avantgardenerd Z.
Last time i was here was on my birthday, this lady said she would suck the meat off my drum for a drink, wow.... free benny blankos, not telling you which day... but none the less, its in a trifecta... walnut, meadowlark, larimer... so just head out if your not into it. they sometimes have free shows when canceled else where... they end up here, i think out of pity, such as airborne toxic event, but whateva........yeah the bar staff does have stupid expressions.... but so do i, o and if need to go to the bathroom they are up stairs.
(3)Amanda D.
This is my favorite bar/venue in Denver. Its got almost everything, location, atmosphere, strong drinks, friendly staff, GREAT BANDS, a beer garden! I love the intimate stage, and the cover is usually reasonable. However they need to get a dart board, outside preferably!?
(5)Penelope W.
You will laugh the first time you visit to the Larimer Lounge. The performance space is not much more than a seedy and bare warehouse with a small-elevated stage in one corner. The space actually resembles a garage and is hardly any different BUT you can definitely catch some killer shows here, though sometimes it is hard to see if you are short like me. In the summer (winter too!) the back patio is nice and cabana like. I have seen some of the best performances here. One time Calvin Johnson led the audience out to the patio and climbed on a table to perform. I'm sure things like this happen all the time. The Larimer Lounge is small but also very very happening during good shows. Easy to find because it across the street from a giant sausage factory.
(5)fiona b.
i do love this bar. i hate the shows, but i love the bar. the venue itself is a pretty good venue, very 'down to earth' and indie-band-ish. but whenever i'm there for bongo or poker happy hour, i always am inclined to leave when the first sound check starts. i digress. i love this bar. though i am biased because i have friends who work there, i would probably love this bar even if i didn't. it's cheap, laid back, the patio out front is a nice little hang out, and the patio in the back is awesome during the sunday barrrr-B-Qs. this is just a very nice place to meet up with friends and have beers and shoot the shit and not be bothered by gross Lo-Do-ites and annoying hipsters. though there ARE hipsters, oh there are hipsters. just not the annoying kind. all in all, i give it a three stars for it being a place i go to and don't hate. until the music starts...
(3)Joe D.
The Larimer Lounge has made some excellent changes recently. They tore out the old sound booth, that was a complete obstruction to the stage, and they've invested in new sound equipment. The result is a much more open space and much better sound quality. The variety of acts at the Larimer Lounge is impressive, and it 's pretty much the place where everybody plays their first show. The biggest problem: it's in the middle of nowhere. There's not really a group of regulars there all the time because nobody lives around there. You have to drive to get there, which means you can't drink that much when you get there (assuming you're a responsible person). Aside from the Meadowlark, there's is nowhere else within half a mile of the Larimer Lounge I ever need to go. When you go there, you can't check out a band and go bar hopping down the street or anything. This also prevents friends from coming to see your shows. That said, they do treat bands pretty well there, and they get excellent shows quite often. A very, very dirty place, but that's to be expected.
(4)Steve R.
Great little divey rock bar in Denver. Caught Place of Skulls there while on a biz trip, and they really tore the roof off. It ain't the cheapest place I've ever been where drinks are concerned, but hell the entertainment was worth it. The bartender was reasonably attentive, the crowd was pretty cool, and the sound was ok. I'd go back.
(4)Robert G.
This place was awesome. Reasonable cover with a live band, reasonably priced bar. I like how he two areas were also separated (bar and dance floor) so you can actually hear yourself (I love hearing the sound of my own voice) when you go get a drink and have a conversation. They have a few local brews on tap. They have your favorite liqueur. They have a few delicious signature cocktails. Come here for a reasonably priced drink with great entertainment.
(4)Mikala M.
Came here for a free Zeds Dead Show. Super intimate space as its a pretty small venue. They let in about 250 people so the place was super packed. They had the back patio bar open which is pretty small and didn't carry bud light or a whole lot of options for beer. Limes at the front bar were terribly long and they only had 2 bartenders. Def. Need at least 3 bartenders and a bar back for busy nights! It was also extremely HOT inside, we stood half inside and half on the back patio just to stay cool. If they invested in some big fans that would def be helpful! The place is eclectic & has seen many Artists and party goers!. The sound quality is good! We could almost touch the DJs and Paper Diamond walked right past me several times which was pretty cool!
(4)Lianne N.
I love small concert venues, looooove them. I want to be able to stand right up close and dance with the band. It's a dive and it makes no effort to hide that. The crowd was diverse, everything from hipsters to stoners to bros. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and I dug it. I didn't even have a hard time finding parking on Larimer but that could have been a fluke. The bar's up front and the venue is in the back with just enough room for a standing crowd. The bathroom's covered in graffiti and the bar is tiny but it didn't take us long to get a drink. The front bar had a video showing the stage so you wouldn't miss anything while you're getting drinks, nice touch. I'll be looking for more concerts at this venue to go see. If you're not into a place with a small, divey feel then you should probably avoid this place.
(4)Nat S.
Love this venue! Just the right amount divey. The concert area has great acoustics. Good beer selection, reasonably priced too. Staff were friendly. We were here Halloween for the Secret Chiefs. I will rant about people who stand in the front at a show and don't even seem to be enjoying themselves. The band doesn't want to see this. Go stand in back. I came here to have fun and maybe dance! Bathrooms are upstairs, not sure if any are downstairs. I don't think they do food here. Plenty of choice options in the area anyway.
(5)Mr B.
Dive for sure but it ranges in quality with live music and their propensity to keep new acts coming is daunting. I love seedy spots like the neighborhood and all the murals combined with great live music in an intimate setting.
(4)Lauren P.
Larimer Lounge is such a great spot to listen to some local music. I went for a friends show having not been there before. The front bar area is small but never felt to crowded. And best part $4.50 for a Colette (unheard of in Denver!) The back room hosted the show with an additional bar in the back. The stage is set a few feet up so that you get a decent view from the whole ground area. If you are looking to see some local talent I would check them out to fill a Friday night, and not spend all the money in your wallet!
(4)Diana W.
This place is located in the new up and coming five points bar area. Parking can be tricky, especially on a late Friday or Saturday night. Larimer lounge consists of 3 sections: the front bar area with a small patio, the middle area that hosts live bands, and back patio bar with various tables and chairs. We randomly came here on a Friday night. There is a cover charge of $10 if there are bands playing. We paid the fee and proceeded to drink beers and wines while listening to pretty good local bands. When we decided we had enough of that, we headed out to the back area. Larimer lounge gets pretty packed but you won't get bored here. Drinks are served quickly too!
(4)Nicole P.
I'm a big fan of intimate spots like this. The line ups are usually much smaller names, so everyone who shows up is really there to love it. You're practically standing on stage with the band, and when I was there last, band members kept coming down off stage to play in the audience. All around a great vibe. As the other reviews mention, it's a dive, and it's dingy. Just the way I like it. Plus there's a outside area to cool off or smoke a butt. Even better.
(5)Brian S.
You know how they used to say about Shea Stadium, "It's a dump, but it's our dump!" That's how Larimer Lounge is. It makes no attempt to be anything more than it is: A dive bar with a stage and small standing area for new bands to cut their teeth on the road. No backstage, no dressing rooms, a cash bar in the stage area b/c they don't want to buy 20 feet of Cat5 cable for a credit card reader, no sloped floor to help the people in back, and a sound system that could use some work. But that's the whole point, if you ask me. It's not the dive-iest (not a word) place in town but it's up there, and it's in the northeast end of 5-points which still needs some work. The bartender girls had great energy, were friendly and pretty cute, and they can remember what you ordered.
(4)Kimber S.
I went to see a couple of friends' bands here last night and it was... interesting. It's one of those places where the bar is up front and the venue is behind a door or curtain at the back of the building. While the bands were awesome, there were very few people there, possibly due to the crappy weather and it being a "school night." I thought the sound could have been better. The instrument levels were unbalanced during the first band and we could barely hear the drums or the guitar. We couldn't understand a thing that was being said on one of the mics during the second band. Now, y'all know I love me a good divey bar, but this place could use a good cleaning as the floor was really sticky and we saw a roach trying to make it across the floor, but sadly, he got stomped unknowingly by one of the 11 spectators in the room. I was afraid to venture into the bathroom.
(2)Meagan C.
We went to the Larimer Lounge to see some local bands this last Saturday - Sunboy and Wild High with Male Blonding and a couple others. The bands were phenomenally good for local small bands - they all had great guitar rifts, solid drums and lyrics. My only issue was the sound guy in the corner was sitting on his phone the entire night, and never paid any attention to the bands, so he was not adjusting for the mic or blare from the lead guitars - thus everything was overly sharp and blaring. The general sound could have been way better if the sound guy was paying any attention at all. Also, the bar cannot make a standard cocktail like a Manhattan or Cosmo, they're "more of a shot and beer kinda place" as we were told. Ok, no big deal - its a dive bar with a patio for smoking (not air, since everyone goes out and smokes so you WILL get second hand smoke in your face if you go out to sit down) and a stage for bands. I do also wish they had a little more inside seating - it would have been nice to sit down and listen to some of the bands away from the speakers and not be outside with the smokers and the cold either. All in all, expect your standard Denver Dive with a chill atmosphere and enjoy a beer and some local tunes. Not bad- but also not the best.
(3)Josh B.
Wonderful Venue. I've seen some of the best shows of my life here, and many of the bands I've seen went on to play major venues and festivals (Purity Ring is the first to come to mind) On a busy night, the bar staff can be overwhelmed, but if you treat them well and tip, they'll have your back. They serve Miller High Life colder than any bar serves any beer, in town. Thursday happy hour is bingo! Play for concert tickets. This is a real neighborhood joint. I've made some good friends simply by hanging out. Some problems with the sound, lately, but I'm sure they will sort that out.
(4)Peter M.
What a great venue for live music! I went to see an amazing local band called 'I Sank Molly Brown' and had a great time. The staff was fantastic, the venue perfect for yet to be famous bands, and the local owned feel is very apparent. Notes: 1. There is a large flight of stairs to get to the restrooms, so be aware of that if you have a bum knee... 2. The Larimer Lounge is pretty 'divey', so if you don't like bathrooms covered in band stickers and graffiti, you may want to pass. 3. While there is plenty of available street parking, it is a bit of a hump from the LoDo area on foot, so plan on cabbing or driving.
(5)Nick C.
Undoubtedly my favorite venue in the city of Denver. Shows are cheap, they book some of the best underrated bands, shows start at a much more reasonable time than the Hi Dive, the sound quality is faultless, and the stage allows for side viewing making for additional front row footage. I have yet to see a bad show at this venue. I'm sure a lot of you would say that is the sole doing of the band, however, the venue itself deserves a lot of credit. From the queuing of the artists, to setting the stage appropriately, all the way to the sound quality and the acoustics, the Larimer Lounge knows what it's doing. My only qualm with the joint is there is no easy access from the stage to the bar or bathrooms. For those who want to socialize and hang in the back, the bar and bathrooms are more than easily accessible. For those in the front rows, however, any such hope of backtracking will be done with no clear route. Instead one is subjected to pushing, pardoning your way through, and spilling drinks as you saunter through the crowds back and forth. I guess one thing beneficial of this is that it strongly limits my beer consumption on these occasions. This aside, I love the Larimer Lounge and would opt to see every live show here in place of the other venues in and around town.
(5)Kiyono A.
I love a good dive bar, and it only makes me twice as happy when it doubles as a music venue. My friends and I checked it out the other night when Swear and Shake and VonStomper were playing, and we all had a great time. The drinks were pretty cheap, and we didn't have to wait long to be served. The lady's bathroom - while covered in stickers - wasn't grungy as some reviews led me to believe. It isn't brand spankin new, but it's clean, and on par with any other small venue bathroom I've been in. There were definitely some disrespectful people in the crowd, but I've come to expect that from any show I go to, so I don't fault the venue for that. Overall though, the crowd was just there to have fun, and the bands were more than willing to help us get there. I'll be back any time a band I'm interested in rolls through!
(4)Katie F.
I was at the lounge for a show the other night and I wasn't too impressed. It's located in an up and coming area in Denver, but the place kind of seemed like it was falling apart from the looks of the stage. The band actually cut it's show short because there was water leaking onto their electrical equipment from the ceiling. Also, at one point the sound completely cut out before the sound guy could figure it out. Beer is moderately price and their choices are average. Coming back for the shows they host, hopefully it won't happen again.
(3)Kendall T.
Larimer lounge has some great bands and groups that come through. I have seen many great shows and in that respect I give it 2 stars. It delivers in its promise of great music more than many venues in denver. I give it one star for having a great patio. The flow of traffic of having to go past the band to get there sucks but it is a nice area to grab a smoke and cool off when the venue is hot and packed. I give it zero stars for service. In some cases, I have had to wait more than 5 minutes to get a drink. The service is inconsistent and on several occasions outright rude. It seems they hire bartenders that are attractive but inattentive and lack any focus on customer service. Assuming you can get their attention, the drinks are prices ok and not unreasonably high. I also give it zero stars for the condition of the bathrooms which are often dirty and not well maintained. Not a total surprise for most music venues but always a disappointment. They are also at the top of a narrow stairway that often creates traffic issues if someone is coming down when you are coming up. Finally, I give it zero stars for the crowd. While I have had some good experiences with particular bands and their fans, I have also seen some of the douchiest people in five points. At one concert recently, I thought I had walked into a Greek frat house. I almost thought I had stepped into a club in lodo. Very disappointing. Bottom line: this is a worthy venue to visit for great music but make sure to get your buzz on at one of the local bars before going in as it may be a while before you get a drink and it may be best to keep your visit to the show and avoid the lame crowd and attitude.
(3)Christopher B.
I couldn't believe we were going to see a band in this place! That was my first impression. Then I thought perhaps once I got in that it would be much bigger than the outside appearance gives off. Wrong... it's not big at all. And that's exactly what I was hoping to find out. The opportunity to see a band that performs in front of thousands where you could see them amongst 40 or 50 is pretty amazing. I have to agree that I love the patio and a great place to go in between sets. The front of the bar is a little divey but that still have a good selection of beer and the bartenders are really nice. But really you are here more for seeing a band or artist than anything else.
(4)Richard R.
Rock on! This is a solid music venue with a lot of character. We have some great local music in Denver and this is a prime location to showcase that talent. Quick tip: the bathrooms are upstairs...so as you walk in the front door hang a right and go up the stairs. The facilities are pretty standard for a concert venue...stickers and graffiti all over the place. I find the drinks to be well priced but net nossicerily cheap. The set up is cool...bar up front and the stage in the back. Pretty cool that they have TVs above the bar so you can still see the band while waiting for booze. Plus, the stage area is always dark and loud - perfect for a show! Too bad this place is kinda far from the hubbub of the city. If it were closer I would be there all the time. The neighborhood is a bit sketch so get in to the venue quickly if possible. Might be good to park as close as you can too... There's a quaint little patio at the front so that's always a good thing. Most shows here are cheap so it's a great place for up and coming acts to get their feet wet without breaking the bank of their fans.
(3)Shea S.
Is it a dive? Is the area a bit sketch? Would sardines be a bit cramped for a sold-out show? Well yes, but what's your point? :P You know what you're getting into at the Larimer Lounge, and I like it. This place reminds me of the dive venues I would go to in Austin. Now I wouldn't want to see every show here, but it's fun to see a band every now and then in a small venue like this. The acoustics are surprisingly good and not too loud, you'd be surprised at how well you can see without any sloping (unless Mr. 6' 7" is in front of you of course), and prices are usually quite cheap. It can be one of those places where you say "I can't believe I saw so-and-so in such a small venue!" That was my experience (Royal Teeth, Gold Fields, & A Silent Film), and it was great. I hope we meet again soon, Larimer Lounge.
(4)Amy D.
Divey? Absolutely. But the Larimer Lounge is still a great small venue to catch some awesome up-and-coming artists. The drinks were cold and served quickly. The bartenders weren't overly-friendly but far from rude, so nothing to complain about there. Parking wasn't a hassle and overall we had a great time at the concert.
(4)Lori N.
My friend and I were treated so good and we had fun even listening to the guy with guitar . So many people just standing around and drinking. But seemed of enjoying themselves. Staff was friendly . We didn't see any where to eat but there are places to eat as in the area. I had fun and appreciate everything. Band area was cool you can see so easy and up close. Fun place and enjoyed happy hour and was seeing David Cook band . Thanks
(5)Maia S.
Katy and Steven rock.
(5)Kelsey M.
I love this bar for concerts. It's small enough that you can still get to the bar and the bathrooms quickly and easily (and everyone's nice and let's you have your spot in the crowd once you return). The sound quality isn't great, but the tickets are cheap and the bands are generally really good.
(4)Jeremy T.
What an utter $#17 hole this place is. Dark and dingy, rude people and a terrible terrible place to see a concert. I know a lot of the shows here have very small crowds, but I got tickets to two shows in a week here, one sold out, and it was a horrible place to see a show. The band was fantastic, but that had nothing to do with the venue. The place itself has NO tiering at all, and a very low stage, due to a very low ceiling. So in a big show, if you aren't in the first few rows, don't expect to see a whole lot. The only thing keeping it from being a 1 star in my head is that one of the bands we saw was amazing, and I could see how if you were there for a punk show how it could be fun.
(2)Crys A.
Cool place. Big bar, lots of space, adequate stage. Saw Run Run Run there and they were decent. Definitely divey. The cops ended up shutting down the show prematurely due to noise regulations. Seedy neighborhood. Definitely a spot filled with flavor. I'll be back.
(4)Emma C.
Just saw Ryan Star, Instant Empire, and The Parlotones here. It's a very cool, very old building in the heart of downtown Denver. The front area is a bar, and behind two giant sliding doors is the performing area. The bathrooms are up the stairs directly to the right of the front doors. There was plenty of street parking, though keep in mind not to park in the lot right next to the building. Their website says that you'll be ticketed if you park there, but if you arrive a half-hour early you'll be able to find a good spot on the street. When we walked in, the bartender and the will call guy were super nice! The roof in the bar was leaking in one spot, but as soon as we alerted someone it was fixed immediately. It's an old building in downtown Denver so it's definitely going to have it's maintenance issues. The stage is small and the audience is all on one level, but it's not that hard to make your way to the front if you want to be really close to the performers. The sound mix was more loud than it was nuanced, and during a quieter set the noise from those hanging out in the bar section (who aren't there for the show) can be annoying. I mean VERY annoying. If you want to see a good acoustic set, this really isn't the place. I know all rock shows bring out loud and drunk people, but in other small venues I've been to the chatter from the bar area wasn't nearly as distracting. The bathrooms weren't terrible, though seeing band stickers on the actual toilet seat was kind of hilarious! Still, it's a dive-y place and it has dive-y bathrooms. I wasn't horrified like I have been at other small venues. Overall, it's a nice venue and definitely has its merits. Personally, the loudness of the bar area was REALLY distracting and kinda ruined parts of the show at times. Be sure to keep that in mind that if your favorite band plays there!
(3)Tim K.
This is the place to come if you love hole in the wall venues that serve PBR Tall-Boys. Also the place to come if you like the sound tech who thinks that instead of a good mix, louder is better. Also what's with starting a weeknight show at 9pm? The headliner didn't start until about 10:45. I might be back if there is a show I absolutely cannot miss. The Margot & The Nuclear So and So's show was a disappointment.
(2)Amy M.
Some have knocked it for it's divey-ness but that is exactly what I liked about it. Took my bf here for a show. I enjoyed the small space and being short I have learned to be aggressive in working my way to the front of shows. The small space made it feel intimate which is a nice change from all the large venues these days. The bartender's weren't overly friendly but their service was quick. You won't find specialty cocktails so don't expect them. Def. more a draft beer establishment. Overall I would see another show here in the future.
(3)Rebecca H.
Great divey music scene. Bring earplugs, though, the audio mix dude is not kind to the eardrums.
(4)Kelly T.
Sometimes you just never know with musicians. Sometimes they get there on time and sound check is done and ready by the time doors are ready to open. Other times, it seems like everyone is late and then you're stuck waiting around for the doors to open while you can hear the band doing sound check. This past time I went to Larimer Lounge was the latter. Doors for this show (Bag Raiders with Boyhollow and some French group opening) were at 9 PM and the show was set to start around 10. At least, that's what the tickets said. I think things got going around 10:30 or 10:45. While the band did their thing in the main concert space, everyone arriving was crammed into the tiny front space that works as a dive bar, if it was getting the crowd a dive bar would typically get. However, this was for a concert that sold tickets for at least double the space available in the front room. I got feeling pretty claustrophobic. However, when the doors finally opened (I don't know whether the venue or the bands were to blame for the late start), we were welcomed into a large room with ample space for all the dancing that happened for the rest of the night. The front bartender was MUCH nicer than the back bartender and, yes, the floors were covered in spilled drinks by the end of the show, but that's usually par for the course at a music venue. I hate that the bathrooms are upstairs (seriously, what is it with Denver music venues and upstairs bathrooms?), but I love that the stage provides a really up close, intimate setting for a concert. Plus, it doesn't hurt that they have been booking tons of bands that I LOVE lately.
(3)B K.
The Larimer Lounge supports all ages shows in Denver. They might not host them but they have shared bands with all ages venues. Given that this breaks contracts, it's a pretty important distinction. The back patio on a warm summer night? Best place in town, hands down, to hang out between sets. Want to see a band that's huge on the coast play a dive bar in Denver? That show is going to happen at the Larimer Lounge. Biffy Clyro sells out huge rooms in New York. I got to see them with 50 other people at the Larimer Lounge. It's. just. fucking. awesome.
(5)Kristine K.
I have never received such horrible customer service. While I like the venue, the bartenders last night were absolutely horrible. Rosa was so inconsiderate and rude. She ignored me multiple times, and when I asked her for service, she said that I was "yelling" at her. I was horrified. I asked her for a drink, and and she acted like i was inconveniencing her. When I asked for her tab, she threw my card at me. This is the first yelp review I've written. Rosa is not suited for customer service, and she reflects poorly on the Larimer Lounge. When I told my boyfriend what happened, he said, "that's funny; we were just talking about how horrible the Larimer Lounge is". This is not a good representation. While I like the space, the service needs serious help. I work in customer service, so I am usually lenient, but this was really terrible.
(1)Anthony N.
An electro party done right. There's a fantastic outdoor DJ area (perfect for Summer parties), a solid sound system, and flat screen TVs littered around so you can watch from the bar any musical acts from the comfort of your bar seat. The crowd's typically of the hipster category, but it's hard to label it a dive bar with such a well thought-out layout and execution. After seeing Bag Raiders here a few nights ago, I must say it's one of the funner places to throw on your dance shoes and get down. Drinks are pretty cheap, too, which certainly helps with the epic dance moves.
(4)Brittany H.
I crept out of the house on Saturday night and headed to the Larimer Lounge to support a friend's band. Initially I wasn't sure if I had the correct location because nowhere on the building's façade does it say "Larimer Lounge." So much thanks to one of the bartenders who noticed my confusion and assured me I was at the right place. Like all of the other reviewers, yep, the LL does greet you with a dank, musty odor of old sweat from too many consecutive nights of partying. And since the LL hosts live events seven nights a week, there is no chance to air the place out. But once your sense of smell acclimates to the stale air, you can let loose and enjoy the place. Grab a beer from a relatively impressive selection for a place of its size and step out onto the dance floor in front of the stage. The layout of the LL is perfect: patio, bar, dance floor, stage. No interruptions or barriers. Fantastic. Pretty cool little venue. I dig.
(3)Kelsie B.
Divey little venue, but i like the vibe they have going. I believe they have live music every night. Bartenders were really friendly. Little outside patio which was great for fresh air. Lots of smokers though, but you would expect that at a bar.
(4)Jeffrey V.
Larimer is subject to the elements. If its cold outside, mannnnn it cold in here. And when the people start to roll in and the music starts, the warmth will surround you... Larimer Lounge is a great place to catch a band that you really like in a small and intimate setting and venue size. Walk in to a bar and the standing room is just beyond in a partitioned room with full front-of-house sound board and small stage. I have caught some acts here that now are selling out larger venues and some that never will but the scene is great. Larimer Lounge itself is on the skirts of Denver and attracts real music goers. In the Summer months, there is an out back cabana area that you can step out into to escape or socialize for a moment with picnic tables and cheesy lighting. Perfect. The is a five-star joint for me because I have been going here since the first week that i lived in Denver years ago and look forward to coming here every time still. Friendly approachable staff and crowd. The schedule doesn't have many block busters on it but guarantee that you'll catch something special. Cheers!
(5)Carolyn M.
What a great little concert venue. If I were in a band, I would want this to be my home base. It's a super cool (albeit Dive-y) space, and they have a super sweet staff...it's like watching a concert from the comfort of your home (if your home were 50 years old and in need of a good cleaning). Shows are always reasonably priced, and you can usually get your tickets at the door. If you're there to see a group you're gaga for, you can likely make your way up to the front of the stage (lots of lazy hipsters in the audience). Weeknights are a lot less crowded, but people come out of the woodwork for those weekend shows. Get there early and pass the time away with some tall boy PBRs!
(4)Bruce W.
Solidly average place to see a show.
(3)Julie D.
Fair warning: This is a dive bar, but it's definitely not as "divey" as some I've visited. But who cares about that when you consider their well-deserved reputation for booking the best shows in the city. Acoustically, no, it might not be the best, but I can't even believe the number of incredible shows I've seen in this space. it's a living legend and any musician I know feels completely honored to have been invited to play there. Full bar, great staff, relatively clean (for a dive bar) and kick ass shows. That is all.
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