The Most Scrumptious Dive Bars in Colorado Springs

Rita's

★★★★☆ 3.5 (277) • $$

"We go to Breckenridge almost every summer, and Rita's is a MUST for us every year... and this has been going on for about 15 years. In fact, we often go multiple times over the course of week.... We like it that much.The place is simple - tacos, chips/salsa, margs/beer. Not fancy at all, but what they do they do VERY well. And the environment is something I really like - a real laid-back place (it's in a basement), with super-friendly staff that seem the genuinely enjoy working their and with each other. The vibe is totally "neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name".I highly recommend the black bean tacos - I eat meat, but these are so darn good. The seasoning is perfect, and three of these can make a good meal. Of course, your meal must be accompanied by an adult beverage - and their margs can be very strong, so pace yourself.A couple tips:1). On Taco Tuesdays, you get 3 tacos for the price of two! They all must be the same for your order, but if you go with others, you can find a way to have variety if you like2). On Thursday evenings, they have trivia. Great fun!I just came home from Breck, and I'm already looking forward to next summer's tacos and drinks at Rita's because, like the Terminator said, "I'll be back!"."

Stagestop Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (8)

"Fun spot filled with neighbors who are just as likely to strike up a conversation with people passing through as they are their next door friends."

Dive Inn

★★★★☆ 4.3 (193) • $

"Dive Inn is just a cool, inexpensive, large, unique bar. It's a must check out spot in Denver, IMO!!They have TVs with sports on often as well as pool, foosball, ping pong. and they sometimes have bag toss/cornhole outside. Not sure if they stopped that or if it was because last I went was after summer. Anyways an interesting bar, good prices, and lots to do inside! Oh and they do have some foods, but more like simple bar food -- the kitchen is super small!"

EastFax Tap

★★★★★ 4.9 (22)

"I wish to encourage dog owners to come and have a Beer or two to support EastFax! EastFax USED to serve really good pizzas made locally, They now do not due to the health rules regarding food and dogs.EastFax specifically chose having dogs be allowed over serving pizzas. I would rather have a dog friendly bar vs a bar that has food. You can get food anywhere, dog friendly bars are few and far between. So Thank You EastFax for providing a space for us to have a few beers with our doggies."

The Pioneer Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (254) • $$

"A fun place. I mean, the ambience is primitive, but that doesn't bother me in the least. It adds to the charm. It's Mexican bar food but with a bit more attention paid than just throwing some chips and salsa in a pile. The sauces seem homemade, the tortillas have a nice fresh texture and the meat is properly cooked and well seasoned. Look at the drizzle of crema in some other pics! Props for using crema. Don't use a 13 year old reviews of the fish tacos. One last thing--are the staff young party people? Maybe! But I am here to party so that's not a problem at all. Enjoy the funky vibe and the well made food and have a tequila for me."

Robin Hood

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (13) • $

"I really like this place. Nice back patio, interesting crowd, and cheap beer. They have darts and poker tournament too. Lunch specials are always well worth the price too, but don't except a full menu."

Buck Snort Saloon

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (134) • $$

"We stumbled across this little dive bar last fall while on a road trip through the mountains and decided to check it out. Walking into this spot is like traveling back hundreds of years. The floor of the entrance is slanted towards the river, the walls are covered with graffiti and stapled-on dollar bills, and the only source of heat comes from a wood burning stove located in the center of the dining area.We ordered a Moose Drool and an Antler Ale from the lovely bartender and sat next to the stove, trying to thaw out. The fantastic aroma of the burning wood filled the bar, mingling with the delicious scent of freshly cooked burgers. While we didn't eat anything this time, the burger that came out of the kitchen was mountainous and made us wish we hadn't had lunch right before. We chatted with the locals who had wandered across the street for a mid-afternoon happy hour while the bartender stoked the fire, and sipped our icy cold brews, enjoying the camaraderie and friendliness of the small town before continuing on our trip. I can't wait to travel back in time again!"

Gasoline Alley

★★★☆☆ 3 (124) • $

"I actually ordered through door dash and had them deliver at my job. was cooked annd delivered fast. I ordered the War Dog Bratwurst for $5, slider burgers w/fries, and chicken finger basket. love the breaded fries. sliders were definitely gone in one bite but did not disappoin. Bratwurst and Sauerkraut. The chicken finger basket he loved and he works at a restaurant. I would have taken a picture but was hungry and ate it before thinking about it."

G'Ducks Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (15) • $$

"I found my way to G' Ducks after a colleague suggested we meet here for a business dinner. "What the heck do I care?" I thought, "It's going on the corporate card!" When I pulled up to the parking lot, admittedly, I was a little concerned about its location. It is situated in the back corner of a run-down strip mall, complete with Vietnamese fast food and a very shady liquor store. But since I trusted my colleague's judgment, I decided to take a step inside anyways. Upon stepping into this restaurant I was shocked to find it so upscale! Elegant chandeliers, marble floor, and a large mahogany bar complete with leather bar stools! As I was taking it all in I was promptly greeted by the very friendly Maître d' before being led to my colleague, who was already situated in a large corner booth. The wine steward was very attentive and suggested a rare bottle of French wine. This paired wonderfully with our appetizer which, unbeknownst to me, was the reason for the restaurant's name: Fois Gras! It turns out the Chef de Cuisine (Girard) is from France and happens to specialize in Duck preparations.My filet mignon came perfectly medium-rare, and the garlic mashed potatoes were nothing sort of heavenly! My colleague elected to order the 42 ounce porterhouse, and he seemed to thoroughly enjoy his meal. I was able to wash down my meal with a whimsical house specialty drink called "The roaring lion". Ah who am I kidding I had several... it was on the corporate card! Although for both of us we spent less than $60, not too shabby.G' Ducks is a hidden little unassuming gem where you can have a nice romantic dinner, an upscale night out with some friends, or a gourmet meal you will not forget. Do not hesitate to give this place a try."

Zoe's Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8)

"Wow!! WHAT A FIND!! Gotta be in the top 3 dive bars on Broadway. Dropped in last night, walking in this afternoon as soon as finish this review. Open seven days a week, open from 9am to close.Two pool tables, locals and looky-loos and the very best damn bartender...she works hard, suffers no fools and knows the name of every one within an hour. I intend to be a regular. Give this place a whirl."

O'furry's

★★★★☆ 3.5 (105) • $$

"Great local bar. Sports, fun environment, great food and drinks. Fidel at the front food counter is great, very nice & great sense of humor ! Stopped here for lunch after garden of the gods and it was a great choice to stop in for lunch."

Frontier Club

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (53) • $

"We were looking for a place to play some pool closer to my side of town and we found The Frontier Club. Popular little place with a lot going on. Pool, Live music on the weekends, Sports and a diverse clientele. We did not expect such a fun evening when we arrived not knowing there would be live music, busy pool tables and new people to converse with. The staff is "On It" with good service and a welcoming smile. No cover charge just come on in. East of Tower on Colfax Road. See you at The Frontier Club for some Billiards. SYOY Too."

Candlelight Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (145) • $

"We drive all the way from South Aurora to get the basic delicious bomb ass cheeseburgers from Candlelight. It is one of our go to bars when we are out and about in Denver too. The crowd sometimes can get a little annoying on Friday/Saturday nights but otherwise, great patrons. The burgers are where it is at. Always served with a side of pickles, raw white onion and jalapenos. Basic and delicious. Makes me want to go there again soon."

Casual Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (31) • $

"A classic dive bar... Pretty strong drinks... Pool tables... Bar games... and a troft with ice in the men's room. They have a nice long bar with tons of nick nacks behind it. The place is a good size with lots of space. It's a cool place to chill with locals and blue collar types. Check out the wall of photo's with all the regulars from over the years named "Casual Casualties"... This kinda shit cracks me up.My only complaint about this dive is the parking situation or lack there of. Don't even think of parking in the King Soopers lot across the street. You will be towed faster than it takes the bartender to make a pitcher of bloody beers. Other than that not a bad little place to checkout from time to time."

The Vintage Moose

★★★★☆ 4.3 (85) • $

"this is my favorite bar in town and the food is good. But the surprise 100 dollar fine from Idaho Springs for parking downtown got us to break our habit and try the other towns which are more chill and it turns out they have more to offer food-wise."

Jimmy's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8) • $

"Great small town bar friendly owner Paul and his wife. Wonderful friendly bartender Linda is great and karaoke KJ Tony is awesome."

The Dirty Duck Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (84) • $

"The wife and I walked in and up to the bar, the bartender said a surprised hello, it had been a few months since he'd seen us. "Double tall whisky sodas?" he asks, confirming our usual drink. We squinted and pulled our mouths into tight smiles, "No," we said, "just singles. We want to take it easy and just give our dog another hour before we pick him up from daycare down the street." He takes two pint glasses from the stack, fills them with ice, grabs a bottle of our usual whisky, and as he pours he looks us straight in the eyes never breaking eye contact. "Oh no....I accidentally poured doubles..." he said as he made us our usual drink and we broke out in laughter. And don't worry, he did not over-serve, and didn't do anything we were not perfectly fine with - that's just how this place is. You're a friend at the Duck. Their love language is being a little sh*t, sometimes, and aren't we all like that from time to time? The staff is always welcoming and friendly - no matter who it is. Everyone's funny and friendly and treats you like they've known you forever. It's got a super diverse crowd - you'll find old guys who started drinking at noon, random bikers, and corporate happy hours. It's a wonderful melange of humanity. The food truck that's out front half the time is a cornucopia of fried delights, and they've got a claw machine filled with - you guess it - rubber ducks.We're suckers for dive bars, and The Dirty Duck delivers in every way. So the next time you might be passing by, do what my wife and I do, turn your head, find a wry smile, and ask "Do you wanna Duck it?" and then answer yes. Because that's what you should do."

Triple Nickel Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.9 (27) • $

"I give them five stars on Tuesdays. On Taco Tuesday an outside vendor comes in and sells tacos as a separate enterprise. Three for $5. I had the beef, two orders and one of the guys had vegetarian. Two sauces were presented, both excellent.The veggie taco had black-eyed peas as well as the rest of the taco fixings and was raved over.I'm thinking I probably would not be as pleased on a regular day, but I can only review for the time I went.Service is limited because there is just the one bartender taking care of everything, but the taco man brings the tacos to the table. Taco orders are placed at the counter or given by hand signal if sitting close enough. You will get your drinks faster if you go to bar, but he will come around if you are patient enough."

Campus Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (66) • $$

Murphy's Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (17) • $

"This place is the bomb. Ron pours a good strong drink. He is my hero. This place is so old that there are circle marks on the bar where people put their drinks. I call that character."