Candlelight Tavern, Washington Park
44 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Candlelight Tavern is a frequent answer to dive-bar questions in Washington Park, and its burger is the most repeated draw: six commenters praise it, with one calling it their local favorite. One commenter calls it a decent dive with decent food. A couple of commenters had mixed experiences: one recalls a few rowdy nights, and another finds it loud for a sit-down meal.
Address
Candlelight Tavern, 383 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80209
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ThorLives in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Suggests it as an option in reply to the bar request.
- Recommendsu/3pinripper in r/Denver · Jan 2026
Included among bars where older regulars hang out.
- Recommendsu/justkatie123 in r/denverfood · Mar 2026
Recalls years back that the bar was always a fun time, despite regrettable choices made there.
- Recommendsu/NotAnNSAOperative in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Top-level suggestion for the dive bar request, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/bluecifer7 in r/denverfood · Sep 2025
Lists it among the burger picks for this question.
- Recommendsu/ThrowawayBizAccount in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Lists Candlelight Tavern among suggested dive bars.
- Recommendsu/RooseveltsRevenge in r/denverfood · Dec 2025
Calls it a strong pick among the classic dives.
- Recommendsu/No_Sea2186 in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Agrees with the suggestion of this place.
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- Recommendsu/SouthPlattePat in r/denverfood · Sep 2025taste
Says it is the nearest local match to Bud's burger.
- Recommendsu/zd9999 in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Lists Candlelight among suggested dive bars for the request.
- Recommendsu/the_wolfpony in r/Denver · Mar 2024
Lists it among its best suggestions for this request.
- Recommendsu/John_Bidet_Ramsey in r/Denver · Dec 2023ambience
Calls it a wonderful spot and a usual stop on their Christmas Eve crawl.
- Recommendsu/drunkenllamastyle in r/denverfood · Sep 2025
Offers it as one of two picks for the best burger.
- Recommendsu/Amasin_Spoderman in r/Denver · Jun 2026taste
Agrees with the Candlelight suggestion and calls its burger their favorite locally.
- Recommendsu/empena in r/Denver · Mar 2024ambience
Says they love it and that it fits their preferred vibe.
- Recommendsu/awolfden in r/Denver · Nov 2025taste
Praises the burger there as excellent.
- Mixedu/ReginaPhalange74 in r/denverfood · Mar 2026
Admits a few rough nights there, though they had more at other venues they mention.
- Recommendsu/ComprehensiveSmell24 in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Lists Candlelight among its recommended bars.
- Recommendsu/jackwarmington11 in r/denverfood · Sep 2025taste
Recently ate there and says it is a safe bet.
- Recommendsu/mosi_moose in r/denverfood · Sep 2025
Agrees with the Candlelight pick and says they have only had it while drinking.
- Recommendsu/Agency_Frequent in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Suggests Candlelight tavern for the request.
- Recommendsu/FredDurstsChinStrap in r/Denver · Nov 2025
Suggests it as the answer.
- Recommendsu/psychedelicdevilry in r/Denver · Nov 2025
Suggests it as the answer.
- Recommendsu/ubaldo232 in r/denverfood · Sep 2025
Says it is clearly better than Bud's.
- Recommendsu/Grudgewolf in r/Denver · Sep 2025
Agrees with the parent and calls it a decent dive bar with decent food.
- Recommendsu/KiloThaPastyOne in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Confirms Candlelight Tavern as a good choice.
- Recommendsu/Working-Soft-3475 in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Says Candlelight is the first place that comes to mind for this request.
- Recommendsu/FreakoftheLake in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Presents Candlelight as the top pick for the request.
- Recommendsu/AcanthisittaJumpy450 in r/Denver · Nov 2025
Lists it among their top two favourites.
- Caveatu/GenYn00b in r/Denver · Nov 2025ambience
Says it suits dining poorly, citing loud crowds during both day and night.
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