The Bar Car

Came here recently from a recommendation from someone - maybe I need to trust them less ;) We wanted a calm ambience. I didn't know it was going to be a dive bar before arriving. The gist is I guess it's supposed to feel like an old bar car on a train - I didn't remotely get that vibe except maybe the tin ceiling? I was also not warned by the rec that we should stick more to beers or wine here, not cocktails even though they have a pretty decent cocktail menu. I got two grapefruit mimosas which were pretty good and what I expected. My husband first had the paper plane which he said was fine, but then he ordered the bar's Manhattan (meaning they have one they make on their cocktail menu) and it tasted like bourbon and water - like, really not good. He told the bartender and she remade it, but it was still not good. The bartender struck us as....something off? Drunk? Completely out of it? I love a good bartender (friendly, chatty, funny, whatever) and she just seemed in a daze which I think kind of soured our visit.The rest of the people at the bar were fine, nothing too exciting happened. A guy did come in and ask for a glass of water because a trash can outside was on fire, so that was a new one. Upside is they do have some parking on the side of the building so it was nice not to have to park on the street. But even as a dive bar goes, wasn't quite our speed.

I love the bar car...the bar flys, the bar babes, the bar keeps...yatta yatta yattaThe guys that run the place are just wonderful...friendly and caring.Clientele is great and you can strike up a convo with just about anyone at anytime.Love their tapsThey have a great selection of the Buffalo trace Bourbons ( Blantons, Wellers, Eagle rare, Elmer T Lee etc)Food is pretty decent too...try the Fonzie.

Kicking myself for not having checked out The Bar Car sooner - what a gem! I always noticed people mingling outside but never gave it a try until recently.Was out with a group of 7 and looking for a place to go after midnight and The Bar Car was where we landed. I loved everything. The bartender was friendly and made great drinks. The prices were very reasonable. The decor was unique and fun. Ample seating options - especially impressive given it's not a huge space - our crew ended up holding court on the back couches. They gave large water glasses to stay hydrated. Not to mention an area to hang outside! I will absolutely be coming back. Really thrilled to have finally checked this spot out.

Back home in Indiana thinking about G&Ts and several rounds of nachos....... Our favorite food place to go when we're in town! Sexy and cool

Best neighbourhood bar! If you live in the area and want a upscale dive bar with great food, this is the place!

I ventured away from my typical stomping grounds to meet a friend for a drink. This definitely felt like a local bar where people in the close by neighborhoods go for a drink. The demographic was varied, but I had the impression that many people at the bar were regulars. the atmosphere kind of felt like there was nothing too special but I had a grand time sitting at the bar.During happy hour my vodka soda was only five dollars which I thought was a fantastic deal. I guess that is the reward when you venture outside of trendy neighborhoods. They also have a food menu and we ordered the barbecue chicken wings which were pretty good. There is ample parking in the parking lot.

I've had the food before, but it was only the tacos and they weren't the best. The service is great on an easy night like a Monday, but the bartender admitted that a Thursday or Friday would be better. Two beers and two shots cost $22. Definitely a local spot. I was gifted with a coozie and a sticker by Brandi which made my experience extra special.

Very inviting neighborhood bar. Lots of stools along the bar, which runs nearly the length of of the room, some two -tops on the opposite wall, and a larger seating circle at the back, so an intimate feeling to the space, dark but not grungy. Good spot for conversation and low-key partying. Everyone in the space was pretty sloshed during our visit. Bartenders are amiable and efficient, I ordered a sidecar and the bartender wasn't familiar with it but happily made it when I told him the ingredients. Good range of snacks and sandwiches on the menu, our nachos were delicious.

My favorite bar in Denver. Cool dive with copper ceilings and their Halloween decorations are awesome. Digital jukebox. Food is good, too, just don't expect the greatest table service when they are packed. Which is often. Amazing Chicago dog and great rotating draft options. Bar staff is amazing. And the fact I can walk here is a huge bonus.

This place literally has the best cheeseburger and happy hour in the metro area- and service is always awesome. I've lived in Denver for 20 years and always thought it was a crappy dive until I actually went- I consistently go once a month and quality (for bar food) and service never fails- Lindsay the bartender is a gem.