Two Floors of Live Music and Vinyl in Denver's Baker

A historic building on South Broadway holds two rooms with two tempos. Upstairs, the Bobcat Club runs live bands under a mounted bobcat and a checkerboard floor, close enough to catch every string change. Downstairs on Friday and Saturday, DJs spin vinyl all night with no cover, and the crowd stays until last call. Wednesdays hand the mic over for Alley Cat Karaoke, and pool tables fill the gaps between sets. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 6:00, with half off wells and drafts. This is a 21+ room, drinks only, with no kitchen, and a meal beforehand helps. Regulars name the bartenders as the reason they return, and the doors stay open until 2:00 AM every night. Parking on Broadway thins out fast, and a short walk usually beats circling the block.