Don's Tavern, 6th And Washington
24 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people who weigh in recommend Don's, and several call it a classic or fun dive. A couple mention the pool tables. Many say weekends are busy and intense. One finds the crowd skews toward college students, and one calls it fine but prefers another bar.
Address
Don's Club Tavern, 723 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/Alarming-Series6627 in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Lists Don's among the bars they recommend.
- Caveatu/Financial_Tie5512 in r/Denver · Mar 2026ambience
Would prefer another spot, saying its crowd skews toward college students.
- Recommendsu/ThrowawayBizAccount in r/denverfood · Dec 2024ambience
Lists Don's Club Tavern and praises its seating and pool tables.
- Recommendsu/RooseveltsRevenge in r/denverfood · Dec 2025
Also calls it a strong pick among the classic dives.
- Recommendsu/No_Sea2186 in r/Denver · Jun 2025ambience
Calls it similar to the other pick, with pool, darts, and an easygoing crowd.
- Recommendsu/DenverDude402 in r/denverfood · May 2024
Suggests a quick rideshare to this spot as an alternative.
- Recommendsu/StealYourHotspur in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Says they love all the bars the parent listed, this one included.
- Caveatu/HankChinaski- in r/Denver · Aug 2026wait time
Says Don's can be too busy on weekends, making a nearby alternative the better choice then.
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- Recommendsu/ClunkiestSquid in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Recommends Don's as a late drink stop after a dinner nearby.
- Recommendsu/RistoStark in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Calls Don's a top pick, alongside Wyman's.
- Caveatu/Emergency_Noise3301 in r/Denver · Aug 2026ambience
Says a weekend night at Don's would be miserable for a couple in their forties.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate_Lead865 in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Loves the place and ranks it as the city's top bar.
- Recommendsu/HortonTheElaphant in r/Denver · Jun 2025ambience
Misses it; a fun dive.
- Recommendsu/aroart in r/Denver · Mar 2026
Agrees it's a classic.
- Recommendsu/Kooky_Tap4477 in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Loves the vibe there.
- Recommendsu/hairytripps in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Says it was their answer and they met their partner there.
- Caveatu/missmcpooch in r/Denver · Mar 2026ambience
Says the place is very crowded.
- Recommendsu/hjackse in r/Denver · Dec 2023ambience
Went last Christmas evening and found a great crowd.
- Mixedu/Lamescrnm in r/denverfood · Dec 2025
Calls it fine, though they prefer the other pick.
- Recommendsu/bulldawgmama in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Agrees with the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/babies_rabies in r/Denver · Nov 2023ambience
Reports meeting friendly people while sitting at the counter.
- Caveatu/Sea-Supermarket-3606 in r/Denver · Aug 2026ambience
Describes weekend Don's as an intense scene, agreeing with the earlier comparison.
- Caveatu/katmoney80 in r/Denver · Aug 2026ambience
Agrees that a weekend Don's visit is a poor choice for couples their age.
- Caveat@ohstringerbell on X · Jun 2026wait time
Former favorite the commenter says they can no longer get into because it is too crowded.
- Recommendsu/diplomatofcats in r/Denver · Jun 2025ambience
Says Don's surprisingly draws a good crowd; they did well there while single.
- Recommendsu/dryersh33ts in r/Denver · Dec 2023
Names it one of the top holiday bars near Cheesman.
- Recommendsu/allothernamestaken in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Lists Don's Club Tavern as a suggested dive bar.
- Caveatu/bubbleywine in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Says it was good about twenty years ago but is weaker now.
- Mixedu/alvvavves in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Put it on a list but hesitated, saying it's often crowded these days.
- Caveatu/coronaswag in r/Denver · May 2024
Says it's a bad choice for going out solo.
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