10 Best Spots to Catch Live Music in Denver

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Local beatnik legend Neal Cassady and his good friends Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg once called Charlie Brown's a favorite watering hole. During the week, enjoy the casual atmosphere with young residents from the Capitol Hill neighborhood. For a real treat, experience a weekend sing-along with the pianist, Paulie, who has been playing Rat Pack favorites here for years. Come weekends, parking in the Capitol Hill neighborhood can be tough, so consider taking a cab, Lyft or Uber. Head out on a Saturday night and find a crowd around the table singing to some of the most classic songs like Sweet Caroline.

 

  • LIVE MUSIC"Head out on a Saturday night and find a crowd around the table singing to some of the most classic songs like Sweet Caroline."
  • BEST FOR LIVE MUSIC BECAUSE: This is one of the few old time piano bars that is still on top of it's game in the state.

 

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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

HOURS:
Mon-Fri: 10am-2am
Sat-Sun: 9am-2am

ADDRESS:
980 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203
303-860-1655

Charlie Brown’s Press Page

Tips from Denver locals

Joshua

Joshua

October 13, 2018
I love Charlie Brown's because of the sheer classy atmosphere. Cozy up next to the fireplace and heated patio, and enjoy some fine cocktails and food while a pianist plays for you in the background.
Stephanie And Sean

Stephanie And Sean

June 20, 2018
Old school piano bar with a Cheers vibe and nightly sing along!! Free $20 tab on your birthday!!
Stephanie

Stephanie

December 04, 2017
Piano Bar, patio, and delicious meals in historic location
Bilu

Bilu

November 26, 2017
Proximity and cheaper- bar -restaurant
Rob

Rob

October 21, 2017
An old-time lounge where locals sing tunes at the piano & tip back classic drinks on the covered patio.
Alex

Alex

April 13, 2017
This is an iconic piano sing-along bar. So much fun! 2-for-1 happy hour starts at 10:30 PM.
Mark & Dan

Mark & Dan

December 31, 2016
Fun old place with sing-along piano and big patio.
Jess

Jess

November 21, 2016
Jack Kerouac used to hang out here. Divey jazz bar with piano man Thursday-Sunday nights. Cheap martinis and late-night food.
Blair

Blair

November 04, 2016
This is a very divey piano bar connected to a hotel in Capitol Hill. The main perks are $30 free bar tab on your birthday, smoking allowed in a covered porch area, cheap drinks, piano.
Marissa

Marissa

October 20, 2016
Seriously cool piano bar. Think of Billy Joel's piano man and this is what this bar embodies. Sing-a-long every night until 1:30 am, stiff and cheap drinks, and a dark atmosphere has led to some loud, drunken nights.
Jeff

Jeff

October 10, 2016
Piano bar with a fun atmosphere.
Troy

Troy

September 06, 2016
Piano bar and karaoke with good food and great happy hour!
Sean

Sean

August 18, 2016
Great piano bar with a very nice patio as well. I also think they have a really good menu and happy hour.
Don

Don

June 29, 2016
Piano bar with outdoor patio...definitely a local hangout!
Sara

Sara

June 06, 2016
Located on the first floor of the historic Colburn Hotel, this sometimes-piano bar is a great place to hang out anytime.
Nick

Nick

May 15, 2016
This place is a gem. Fabulous food and an amazing porch (that allows smoking) to go day drinking on. Enjoy! I've had brunch here many times and it's always a treat! It's unique in the fact that it is actually a Hotel bar/restaurant.
Shane

Shane

April 11, 2016
Probably the best piano bar in Denver.
John

John

March 26, 2016
Piano bar. Good food in an old hotel.
Ralph

Ralph

November 28, 2015
fun little bar within walking distance
Logan & Family

Logan & Family

October 21, 2015
Great Friday happy hour at the former haunt of Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady during their time in Denver
Nicole

Nicole

September 10, 2015
A great jazz bar with lots of open patio seating. Many people go on Friday afternoon for happy hour and spend the evening there.
Phil

Phil

September 02, 2015
Dive piano bar. Sit alongside the keys and sing along. Food sucks.
Forrest

Forrest

June 04, 2015
In the bottom of an old Hotel, this place seems like it's out of a movie-set- go back in time and have a fancy drink at Charlie Brown's!
Danielle

Danielle

January 08, 2015
great outdoor/indoor smoking patio
Susan

Susan

December 30, 2014
Friendly neighborhood piano bar and restaurant. Has excellent free wings and a great happy hour.
Ashley & Justin

Ashley & Justin

December 02, 2014
Full bar and full menu. Outdoor space for when it's nice. In the summer they have a pig roast every Friday
Elysia

Elysia

August 27, 2014
Free pig roast every Friday evening, May-Sept. Happy Hour Specials 2x/night
Peter

Peter

June 23, 2014
Great patio and decent food.
Tomiko

Tomiko

May 16, 2014
Friday night pig roast happy hour, patio.
Nicky

Nicky

March 15, 2014
This place wins on the character at price. Inside a hotel in the historic part of cap hill, it's a piano bar restaurant that's for some reason always on happy hour and good things happening.
Forrest

Forrest

March 13, 2014
In the bottom of an old Hotel, this place seems like it's out of a movie-set- go back in time and have a fancy drink at Charlie Brown's!
Nicky

Nicky

February 06, 2014
Hidden Gem of Denver. Piano lounge and great happy hour. Hangout here for sure.
Joseph

Joseph

December 13, 2013
free drinks on your birthday. piano bar
Lola

Lola

November 04, 2013
Wonderful piano bar Tues-Sat. Sit at the piano and sing-along with others. 6:30 am start with the older crowd, like me:), then at 9:30 pm, a younger crowd comes in.
Martin

Martin

May 22, 2013
Piano Bar!! The crowd here tends to be more mature.
Sourced from:
“Charlie Brown's - Karaoke Bar - Denver - Airbnb.” Airbnb, Airbnb, 13 Oct. 2018, www.airbnb.com/things-to-do/places/248764. Tips from locals