The Most Delectable Music Venues in Colorado Springs

The Soiled Dove Underground

★★★★☆ 3.9 (120) • $$

"Seeing an artist I knew on the lineup, I knew this was my opportunity to experience The Soiled Dove Underground. A cool spot indeed! Walk downstairs or take the elevator through the restaurant and bam your under the Tavern Lowry. The Soiled Dove is a nice and cleverly used space. Kind of tight with the tables and chairs, but they try to fit in as many spots as possible. If you're wanting dinner and a show, come early. We arrived about 40 minutes before the start time and we didn't get our order until the performer started. Slower service, but understandable as they also service the restaurant upstairs.As for the quality and taste of the eats, it wasn't the greatest. Plus, the stuff is pricey. Now for the concert. The sound was perfect. For an intimate venue, I liked the quiet, calming sensation and the fact that the noise wasn't bouncing off the walls. There's no bad seat in the house! The artist even came out and chatted with everyone and sold his own merch. All in all, an awesome venue to see a show or artist."

The Black Sheep

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (59) • $

"I came here for a j boog concert and it was my first time at the venue. I really liked how intimate it was, yet it fit plenty of people and it was a great time! The show was sold out, so it was definitely crowded but not uncomfortably so. The bathrooms also get packed so plan accordingly. The acoustics were great, ambiance lovely and they have a bar as well. Would definitely recommend seeing a concert here!"

Public House

★★★★☆ 4 (125) • $$

"No complaints here! The kids adore their kids menu (pasta with marinara and Mac & cheese, and my hubs enjoyed his burger. I loved the the elk meatloaf which was suuuuuper tasty and not gamey in the slightest. Drinks were delicious and the waiter was wonderful."

Lone Tree Arts Center

★★★★☆ 4.4 (21) • $$

"Cozy, intimate setting--who even knew that this existed in Lone Tree?This is located right behind the Target off Lincoln and is a hidden gem. We came here on a Friday night to see the Lone Tree Symphony (again, didn't even know that existed and is completely a volunteer gig). They have multiple entrances and plenty of parking. They had an art exhibit that you could peruse before the show so multiple ways to get cultured in one setting! They have libations and snacks that you can bring into the auditorium with you which is also nice. Drinks run about $7 or $8 so it may be best to have a drink elsewhere all in the name of saving money. All in all, a pleasant experience!"

The Rusty Bucket Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (109) • $

"I've long heard about this place and finally made it in. It's very good for what it is: local dive bar with Pittsburgh roots.Good prices on macros, a few decent crowd pleasing craft choices, tasty pub grub. (Just be warned that the Yuengling signs on the wall are just PA flair, they don't actually carry it.) The owner is super friendly. Great place to watch a game with tvs everywhere, and regular live music."

Broadmoor World Arena

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (51) • $$

"I've been here for events ranging from the Spirit (competitive cheer) State Championships to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. It's pretty easy get in and out in your car, and there are places to stay and places to eat within walking distance."

The Cloud Station

★★★★☆ 4.2 (29)

"I visited Crestone for my father's memorial which was actually a nice celebration of his life and it was held at The Cloud Station.First of all, Crestone is such a beautiful community, but the Cloud Station is where I would want to hang out every day if I lived there. The vibe, owners, and employees are wonderful, and caring. They take a lot of pride, and care in what they do. So definitely check this place out if you go to Crestone. In fact... you probably already will without needing to see this review!Over a few days we had golden milk, bullet proof coffee, paleo breakfast bowl, and mango smoothie.Everything was so delicious that I forgot to take pictures. The bullet proof was the best I've had anywhere."

Swirl Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (314) • $$

"Warm, 'from scratch' good food sounded great on this blustery cold Saturday! Four of us met at Swirl for drinks and lunch. My HOUSE GRILLED CHEESE w brisket was wonderful and filling! Soft baguette, with several types of melted cheese and a roasted tomatoes. Other friends had the BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE and INCLINE SALAD, both raved throughout the meal how good the food tasted! Jolliet, our server, kept the front room moving by herself on this busy lunch ride, our water and drinks were never empty! Although we didn't have wine, it was clear from the menu (and pairing suggestions) that the owners know what they are doing with bringing in a fabulous wine selection. Two people, lunch and drinks = $67"

Whispers On Havana

★★★★☆ 4 (37) • $

"Karaoke is great here, the bartenders are always friendly, and the crowd is always a wildcard. I recently moved from Austin, where I had a dive bar in my neighborhood - 7 nights a week karaoke. Whispers were the only place I could find, and I live downtown! The drinks are great! The crowd is always mixed, and the list is always pretty decent. I like to go during the week when there isn't much of a crowd. Give it a chance. Tell Angie I sent you, she is the sweetest."

The Chicken Coop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"Great band, good beer, clean, hometown bar - everyone looks at you when you walk in. Comfortable and friendly customers. We'll come back when Justus does!"

Mango's Mountain Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (105) • $$

"Talk about service from the minute you walk in Mara is there to ensure you are treated like royalty. We had our fur babies with us so we placed our order got our beverages and went up on to the roof to eat our lunch and check out ALL the views. We ordered the Cliff Burgers and a side of hand made potato chips and some coleslaw. To drink I ordered the Mango IPA and my wife ordered Black Box Cab. Both hit the spot. The Cliff Burgers were delicious and done exactly how we'd asked Medium Rare and absolutely perfect. The hospitality, service food and beverage were ONLY PERFECT."

Herman's Hideaway

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (91) • $

"Hey everybody i'm gonna give you the serious scoop here. I'm out here at Herman's hiding in a Friday night. Here to see one of my great friend of a friends band play and let me just say. I walk in, I LOVE THIS PLACE the bands are great. The drinks are stronger than a body builder. I don't know how much they cost yet cuz I didn't get my tab. But let me tell you i'm having a fantastic time and I recommend everyone comes here. Thanks hide away xoxo"

Avenue 19

★★★★☆ 3.9 (11)

"There is no lack of restaurant options downtown, of course, but pop in to Avenue 19 where your options are abundant all in one spot, bringing the best of the best food truck restaurants to you, all under one roof, plus a full bar, plenty of seating, live music, Big screen TV's throughout to enjoy all the sports. Each kiosk is separately owned and operated, with literally something for everyone from vegan/vegetarian, to seafood, authentic NY pizza, all salads, tacos & burgers plus the must-have,famous chicken sandwiches."

Lulu's Downstairs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (20)

"It's was a good experience. The atmosphere was so amazing. Felt like I was in new york or chicago."

Rocks Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)

"Shannon and Derek have made this a go to location to catch live music. The bar is easy to access and the atmosphere is friendly. If you aren't from town or at least a part of the music scene, you might stick out.. however it's a friendly enough place where you can still have fun...meet new people...and enjoy some great local bands. They host a few other events throughout the week. Be sure to stop in and grab a drink."

Mozart's Denver

★★★★☆ 4.2 (37) • $

"Unexpected cool dive bar! It's kind of a dive bar, but kind of not. Place is pretty well kept and clean.. no interesting suspicious looking folks to be a true dive bar lol.. Dive bars are in.. because hipsters love old stuff - not run of the mill fancy bars.. true hipsters anyway. lol...Came here on a Sunday evening with the hubs to grab a few drinks and it was a tad pricey for a "dive" bar than expected. It was our fault not asking what was offered during happy hour.. our bad. Anyway, I ordered the Moscow Mule and it was delicious. Sundays at 6pm they have a live Jazz band playing at the bar and it was super chill. I'd come back - super chill vibe on a Sunday."

The Loft Music Venue

★★★★★ 5 (9) • $

"I forgot to review this awesome venue, from our wedding last December! I found The Loft on Yelp, I had never been. We decided to check it out for a possible wedding venue. I messaged on here and quickly had an appointment to come see the venue! We walked in and my husband said, "I think this is the place it just is so fitting for us." We did a walk through and fell in love with the venue, location and the fact that we had pretty much free rein over what details we wanted. We booked the venue for December 2018! We picked out a caterer, Baker, one of their preferred DJs, we did our our cocktail hour, one of their preferred bartenders, and Uriah as our photographer! The day of was so perfect for me. I picked out decor, table setting stuff, and all of that extra stuff and the people decorating just really made it look more beautiful than I had ever imagined. It was perfect. Even with a few hiccups, the crew just went with it and made it such a beautiful day. I so highly recommend this venue! Especially so you can have that personal touch on everything!"

Fraco's Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (16)

"Great place for a dual tribute band concert tonight. Layout is nice, lots of tables and chairs, and acoustics sounded great. Nice beer selection on tap and at great prices too. Those working the bar were very friendly too. I wouldn't hesitate to come back."

511 Rose

★★★★★ 4.5 (110)

"There are a lot of glowing reviews for this place because they do it right here. Staff, location, views, whisky selection at the bar, overall atmosphere...this is the venue.HOWEVER, I am adding this review solely because of the absolute perfect creation that is their Chicken Parmesan. You'll think I'm exaggerating until you try it yourself. Chicken so fresh its obituary wasn't written. Pasta noodles that have to be tasted to be believed. The chicken breading...I could go on and on. This is not your Furrs cafeteria chicken parm. This is Penultimate Chicken Parm. This is what you will request as your last meal on Death Row."

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

★★★★★ 4.6 • $$

"Red Rocks Amphitheatre has been used for outdoor performances for over a century. Frankly, I feel it is one of the best venues in the country. If you have an opportunity to catch a band here, do it. Awesome views, awesome performances, awesome sound quality. NOT TO BE MISSED!There are plenty of options for lodging nearby or in Golden. From Golden, Red Rocks is a hop and a skip. Parking is a tiny bit disorganized (but I've see a lot worse), and it wasn't completely clear where we should go when we first arrived. But we finally found a good spot, under direction of the staff. Many folks were tailgating from their cars, which I wished we had planned for!From parking to the venue, be prepared for a long walk. There really is no way around it.We were stunned when we saw the venue. Nestled in a natural canyon of, yes, red rocks, bench seats sweep up from the stage quite high in the canyon. There really isn't a bad seat to be found, except the ones we got: right above the sound equipment! The view is slightly obstructed in these seats (albeit not terribly).All the seats are benches, and can be a bit uncomfortable for a lengthy concert. Some folks brought pillows and blankets (again, another idea we wished we had thought of), and others even brought small foldable "chairs" (proper chairs aren't allowed, but self-supporting seats are).We loved the concert, and were able to spend some time standing and swaying to the beat, with other times sitting and enjoying.Regarding food and drink, there's plenty available, but it can be a bit daunting getting to it if you're in the upper reaches, or lower, if you want the options up top. Be prepared for a walk and climb if you're grabbing either. But you'll enjoy it when you have it!Great venue! I hope to go again in the future!"

Lincoln's Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (185) • $

"Ordered:-Cajun Popcorn-Blackened Shrimp Po'boy-Gumbo-Hurricane Mimosa-Cherry MulePro:-Cajun Popcorn was tender, fried very well so that the crawfish was crunchy and juicy!! Dipping sauce was -Star of the show was the blackened shrimp!! It had a kick that had so many flavors and a good level of spice-They don't skimp on the liquor in your drink!! -We were pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant half full at 3pm on a Saturday which was already a really good sign that wr came to the right place!!-Staff is very welcoming and friendly and explained the menu very well-Clean inside and not too loud (at 3pm)-They have a pool table!!!Con:-I personally wish happy hour started earlier (starts at 4pm) We WILL be back!!!"

Skylark Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (168) • $

"I like this place ..... lots of variety as far as shows... I keep coming back ....you gotta go to the Bobcat room upstairs for a band.... Great bar, mural, flooring.....just feels good!!!"

Cecilia's Martini Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (163) • $$

"Best martinis I've ever had! They don't mess around with alcohol content so order wisely ;)"

BurnDown

★★★★☆ 4.1 (122) • $$

"What a fun space! 4 to 5 floors of different dining experiences with delicious food and drink! Came up here after pride with some friends and had a blast! Service was on point on beyond was energetic, and the company was perfect! Loved our cocktails and devoured our meals. Highlights for the pasta and the shrimp appetizer for me!"

Colorado Springs Auditorium

★★★☆☆ 3 (4) • $

"Came here for an MMA tournament to watch one of the coaches from my Husband's gym kick some ass.I didn't mind the venue, it was decent sized had plenty of seating and the security staff was great. The concession stands were decent, and the alcohol pricing is fair and the bartenders were nice. Bathrooms were clean, and easily accessible.I would definitely come back here for another event."

Kinfolks

★★★★☆ 3.9 (22) • $

"We stopped by this cute place in to hear a band that was starting up. Friendly prompt service, clean bar, cold beer and great sound. They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Will definitely return!"

20 Mile Tap House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (227) • $$

"Great food, great company, great deals on mimosas for sat and Sunday brunches they're BOGO you cannot beat it!! You can customize your omelets and their prices are super cheap which is great! They have patio seating overlooking the mountains and it is great ambiance. The service is fast, friendly and pleasant and Bobbi the manager is so nice and and accommodating"

Ford Amphitheater

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (32)

"The Springs desperately needed a higher capacity concert venue for years. The World Arena and Pikes Peak center are old, cramped, and don't attract great touring artists. This has a little bit of everything for everyone. Sunset (Ford) is a well-designed venue and there's not a bad seat in the house. The fire pits are sweet and will be extremely popular for any fall/winter shows. The 300 level seats are nice and spacious. The lawn is turf and you won't get absolutely soaked and filthy like the muddy lawn at Fiddlers. And the 100 level seats on the ground floor are comfy as hell. Certain artists will keep the pit open and others will fill those with folding chairs - depends on what they want logistically.Food and drink pricing is fair but not outrageous, especially compared to many similar venues. $8-$14 for the food (Cheesesteaks, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Burritos, Tube Steaks, Mac N Cheese). $6-$14 for drinks, depending on what you're having. They have pre-mixed cocktails, straight shots of liquor, and about 20 different beer selections - depending on if you just go to beer tents or wait a bit longer in the full concession lines.Parking can be tricky if you dont get there early or have a VIP pass, but let's be real - what concert venue anywhere has enough parking to accommodate all the fans without a commute/shuttle/walk of some sort? Red Rocks doesn't. Fiddlers doesn't. Even Mile High has overflow parking at nearby businesses. So that's not a valid negative point.There's been a ton of doubters, haters, and complainers. And there probably still will be beyond the grand opening. They'll be putting finishing touches up until the grand opening and then they'll work on completing the Owners Suite on the back wall + optimizing the sound wall. Great venue, great vision, great leadership, great corporate partnerships to secure mid to large touring artists. Expect more negativity for some reason; some people can't just be happy to have nice things. This will be such a good thing for the Springs."

Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (69)

"Here for a cover band concert. Pretty well organized and started on time. Able to get some Guinness during the show and there was plenty of food available for those who wished to partake. Band was pretty good - Sofakillers - and covered stuff from the 80s to disco to a few contemporary Tunes."

The Angry Clover

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (38)

"Good bar food. Lots of event posted on pillars and cork boards in establishment. Fun time with good music background"

Notes Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (54)

"Love it here!!!! Singo Bingo is so fun on Thursday nights!!! The staff is Awesome, Jake is so much fun and an amazing bartender ! Can't wait to try the Barbecue buffet!"

Wild Goose Saloon

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (94) • $$

"Love this venue in downtown Parker - they have a huge variety of music weekly and all the games on the large TVs. I'm a fan of the monte Cristo and the burgers, and they now offer a great Sunday breakfast deal."

Jives Coffee Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (226) • $$

"Update: I still love this coffee shop. I feel like my previous review was unfair and only captured a snapshot of the lived experience of many through the pandemic. This shop has a great menu, wonderful staff, and lovely ambiance. I love being able to come here to enjoy a warm beverage and grade papers or lesson plan. I'm grateful this local gem exists."

Sloan's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (312) • $$

"My girlfriend and I visited Sloan's to watch a football game and take advantage of a BOGO entree deal. Upon walking in, the first thought that popped in my mind was "wow, what a clean place!". Everything in there looked immaculate including the bathrooms which is something I definitely look out for when eating somewhere. The food and drinks were all amazing! I had the spicy reuben and wished it had a bit more spice to it but I enjoyed it overall. The fries were fresh and tasty too! We shared some oysters as well as we came in during happy hour and enjoyed them as well. My favorite was the nachos. I was super full from the reuben but had to power through because the nachos were so good. The cocktails were tasty and well-made!Donovan was our server and he definitely made our experience stand out. He was very personable and it felt like hanging out with a friend. He even stayed after his shift to watch the rest of the football game with us. Thank you, Donovan!"

The Alley

★★★★☆ 4 (233) • $$

"The green chili quesadilla with roast corn and black beans was fantastic. One of the reasons is the green chili verde. That sauce is amazing. We also bought a quart for $16 to take home."