Grizzly Rose in Denver

By Chloe Thorn

Although it does not look like much other than an old time saloon from the outside, when you step in the swinging doors you are astonished at the interior space. It allows for decent sized concerts which they have most every weekend, dance lessons, and for the mass of people that come to the Grizzly Rose every night.

One of the delicious perks of the Grizzly Rose is the full service kitchen they have for earlier visitors. They do have the standard bar food, but they also have juicy steaks and hamburgers. A lot of the regulars come to the Grizzly Rose for lunches as well during the week when it is mostly a restaurant.

The concert, however, is what sets this dance club apart. If there isn't a concert you pay 5 bucks at the door and 5 at the bar and drink drafts for free till 11.  The Grizzly Rose is known to have popular country and rock stars put on concerts almost every Friday. The January line-up has Cory Morrow, Robert Earl Keen, Pan Green.  These are some of the names lined up for concerts this Fall. The tickets usually average around $25.00 - $28.00 which isn't bad for a good concert that encourages dancing.

They do have nightly specials Tuesday through Sunday. Wednesdays they also have free dance lessons.  Thursdays are ladies night and you get to drink free from 8 - midnight.  Sundays is a free for all because you can bring your kids, and many do! Everyone is allowed to get up and dance and have some fun.

If you are so inclined they can turn the Grizzly Rose into a banquet hall for marriages or any other special occasions. The wood pickets that panel the walls will lend a rustic charm. It fits 3000 people so you don't have to think small if you are having a get together. It is also conveniently located straight off I-25 making it difficult to get lost.

The great things about the Grizzly Rose is that they never lose sight that they are powered by the country crowd that falls upon in mass every night, they have yet to act too big for their britches.  And the crowd is usually so very friendly and laid back even though there is usually so many people it still comes across as your neighborhood joint. This is a great place to go dancing, watch a concert, or even eat dinner making the Grizzly Rose a triple threat.