The Grizzly Rose
North Denver, North Washington
Bar in North Washington, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
The Grizzly Rose is a better call for a lively North Washington night than a quiet date. Go when the plan needs energy and built-in momentum, not when food detail, cocktail precision, or low-volume conversation matters. Groups will usually get more out of it than couples looking for a slow two-person evening.
About The Grizzly Rose
The Grizzly Rose is a North Washington venue with a casual dress code and evening operating hours from Wednesday through Sunday. Menu, drinks, pricing, reservations, seating, entertainment format, or take-out and delivery details are not available. Plan accordingly.
Planning Essentials
The schedule is clear: The Grizzly Rose is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens at 6 PM Wednesday through Sunday, closes at 12 AM on Wednesday and Sunday, and closes at 2 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
If those details matter for judging whether it is best for a quiet date, a food-focused plan, or a specific kind of night out, check the venue's official channels before committing.
How to decide before committing your night
Use other options as a planning filter, but keep the comparison practical rather than over-specific. If The Grizzly Rose's hours or casual dress code do not fit the plan, compare it with Fort Greene, Globe Hall Live Music and BBQ, Peach Crease Club, Rook, or Smok Barbecue. For broader planning around North Washington, use general local resources if the evening needs a fuller plan.
Verdict: consider The Grizzly Rose when its North Washington location, casual dress code, and Wednesday-through-Sunday evening hours fit your plans. Look elsewhere or confirm directly with the venue if you need details on food, drinks, pricing, reservations, accessibility, entertainment, or other specifics before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 5450 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80216
- Website
- grizzlyrose.com
- Phone
- +1 303 295 2353
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Grizzly Rose leans fully into the honky-tonk tradition: the room is cavernous, the dance floor commands the layout, and live music defines the atmosphere. It sits in an industrial corridor north of downtown, so the setting favors scale and energy. The place feels classic and unpretentious: built for movement, loud bands and crowds who come to stay on their feet. Rather than a crafted cocktail sanctuary, this is a working dance hall where the architecture, the sound and the crowd combine to create an unmistakable, time-honored American bar experience.
Best For
This is a destination for live shows, group nights and celebrations where the music and the crowd are the main event. It suits groups and anyone looking for a late-night scene rather than a quiet meal or intimate conversation. Because the venue regularly hosts serious touring country and Americana acts and emphasizes volume and movement, it’s ideal for a night out that centers on dancing, live performance and high-energy socializing. It’s less appropriate for low-key dates or business dinners that require quieter surroundings.
Ordering Tips
Expect a bar program built for speed and volume: short, high-turnover lists and straightforward drinks. The Grizzly Rose focuses on domestic beer, whiskey in simple forms and a handful of mixed drinks that can be produced quickly across a long bar, so opt for classic pours or basic cocktails to get served fast. Drinks function as accompaniments to the room and music, so order something familiar and durable if you plan to spend the night dancing or near the stage.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic honky-tonk atmosphere with extensive décor and memorabilia throughout the 40,000 square-foot venue, creating an immersive country experience with high-energy dancing and live performances.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Dive Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Country Music with Live Bands Featuring Both National Touring Acts and Local Denver Based Performers
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Whiskey, Bourbon, Vodka, Southern Comfort
Signature Pours
- Scarlet O'Hara
- Rhett Butler
- Moscow Mule
- Salty Dog
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5450 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80216
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fort Greene, Notable alternative
- Globe Hall Live Music and BBQ, Notable alternative
- Peach Crease Club, Notable alternative
- Smok Barbecue, Notable alternative
- Rook, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby bar options
Choose The Grizzly Rose when the night needs scale and energy more than a small-room drinks focus. Fort Greene and Rook are better cross-shops for a date where conversation is the priority, while The Grizzly Rose is the stronger fit for a more active, group-friendly plan.
If food is driving the decision, compare it with Globe Hall Live Music and BBQ and Smok Barbecue before committing. Those are the more obvious alternatives when barbecue is part of the brief; The Grizzly Rose makes more sense when the room, not the plate, is the reason for going.
Peach Crease Club sits in the comparison set as another option to check if The Grizzly Rose feels too high-energy for the occasion. For easy booking and a low-formality night, The Grizzly Rose is a practical pick; for a tighter date-night feel, start with Fort Greene or Rook instead.
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Compare The Grizzly Rose
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Rose | North Washington | No published awards |
| Fort Greene | Denver | No published awards |
| Globe Hall Live Music and BBQ | Denver | No published awards |
| Peach Crease Club | Denver | No published awards |
| Smok Barbecue | Denver | No published awards |
| Rook | Denver | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to The Grizzly Rose?
The best time depends on your plan. The hours are 6 PM–12 AM on Wednesday and Sunday, and 6 PM–2 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The Grizzly Rose is closed Monday and Tuesday.