Ranked among the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in America, the Mile-High City is known for its vibrant, diverse nightlife scene and colorful assortment of attractions.
Halcyon is proud to be an official TAG Approved® LGBTQ friendly hotel. Situated in the premier Cherry Creek North shopping and dining district—just minutes from downtown Denver — our gay-friendly hotel values, above all, inclusivity and diversity for all communities.
EXPLORE THE MOST VIBRANT LGBTQ SCENE IN THE MILE HIGH
Home to one of the biggest pride festivals in the US, Denver Pride Fest in Civic Center Park is a top summer event, offering tons of great things to do for all ages.
PLANNING A MILE-HIGH GETAWAY?
Denver’s LGBTQ nightlife scene offers a seemingly unending list of spectacular bars, lounges, and nightclubs. Here are our top picks to help you plan the perfect Denver itinerary:
American bar & grill chain where diner classics & cocktails meet live quirky entertainment.
Decades-old gay bar & dance hall featuring rotating theme nights & music on multiple floors.
Happening gay friendly hangout with DJs, dancing & drag queen bingo, plus big outdoor patio.
Gay bar that’s part country-western saloon, part Top-40 dance club & draws a mixed crowd.
Upbeat, stylish bar serving signature cocktails, beer & pub grub in a loft-like space with a patio.
Bar & lounge serving local beers & frozen cocktails with an outdoor patio. Straight-friendly gay bar.
Private Events, shows, parties, burlesque & live music, plus a full bar and menu, proudly nestled beneath Denver’s Historic Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower on the 16th Street Mall.
Small, casual gay bar hosting happy hours plus male go-go dancers 6 nights a week.
A new Bar in the Santa Fe Arts District featuring Showtunes, Cosplay, Drag Queen Bingo, Karaoke, and Blow Pony events.
Denver’s newest Levi’s and Leather Bar, themed nights & regular events, plus a patio. People talk about the great music, vintage videos and house-infused whiskey and vodka.
Largely residential, Washington Park centers on its namesake green space, a rectangular expanse with sport facilities, formal flower gardens and winding trails for cycling and jogging. An elegant boathouse overlooks Smith Lake, popular with kayakers and anglers. East of the park, Old South Gaylord Street is a bustling shopping district with chic fashion boutiques, galleries, sports bars and casual bistros.
The Denver Art Museum — DAM is an art museum located in the Civic Center of Denver, Colorado. The museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.
The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region.
Denver Zoo is a leader in connecting people to the awe and importance of wild animals while providing unparalleled care, educational experiences, and local and global conservation efforts that help save wild places and wildlife.
American bar & grill chain where diner classics & cocktails meet live quirky entertainment.
Decades-old gay bar & dance hall featuring rotating theme nights & music on multiple floors.
Happening gay friendly hangout with DJs, dancing & drag queen bingo, plus big outdoor patio.
Gay bar that’s part country-western saloon, part Top-40 dance club & draws a mixed crowd.
Upbeat, stylish bar serving signature cocktails, beer & pub grub in a loft-like space with a patio.
Bar & lounge serving local beers & frozen cocktails with an outdoor patio. Straight-friendly gay bar.
Private Events, shows, parties, burlesque & live music, plus a full bar and menu, proudly nestled beneath Denver’s Historic Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower on the 16th Street Mall.
Small, casual gay bar hosting happy hours plus male go-go dancers 6 nights a week.
A new Bar in the Santa Fe Arts District featuring Showtunes, Cosplay, Drag Queen Bingo, Karaoke, and Blow Pony events.
Denver’s newest Levi’s and Leather Bar, themed nights & regular events, plus a patio. People talk about the great music, vintage videos and house-infused whiskey and vodka.
Largely residential, Washington Park centers on its namesake green space, a rectangular expanse with sport facilities, formal flower gardens and winding trails for cycling and jogging. An elegant boathouse overlooks Smith Lake, popular with kayakers and anglers. East of the park, Old South Gaylord Street is a bustling shopping district with chic fashion boutiques, galleries, sports bars and casual bistros.
The Denver Art Museum — DAM is an art museum located in the Civic Center of Denver, Colorado. The museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.
The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region.
Denver Zoo is a leader in connecting people to the awe and importance of wild animals while providing unparalleled care, educational experiences, and local and global conservation efforts that help save wild places and wildlife.
In The Press
As a drag superstar whose work requires her to travel the world, Trixie Mattel has not always felt safe in hotels. “Traveling alone with my guitar and my autoharp and a bunch of wigs, it was a struggle,” she said. “And, I mean, taking the elevator down to the lobby in drag is scary…”
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