Middleman, Colfax
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Middleman, and a couple praise the cocktails. One commenter likes its dark, lively vibe and a good burger, one says the karaoke nights are enjoyable, and one lists it as a gay bar.
Address
Middleman, 3401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails
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/LTDLarry in r/denverfood · May 2025
Strongly endorses Middleman as a constant go-to.
- Recommendsu/murso74 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Lists it as a suggested gay bar.
- Recommendsu/fakemullet in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Names it in a short list of worthwhile bars.
- Recommendsu/Assorted-Jellybeans in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Praises the cocktail list and its welcoming LGBTQ atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/nonillogical in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Says they enjoyed this place, while noting quality and vibe vary across the list.
- Recommendsu/SugarHouse666 in r/denverfood · Nov 2024ambience
Likes its dark, lively vibe and a good burger.
- Recommendsu/DenverBarFly in r/denverfood · May 2025
Simply endorses the Middleman pick.
- Recommendsu/dark_shadeaux2187 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025variety
Praises the inventive cocktail menu, though its Malort shot was a dud.
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- Recommendsu/fasheezy2 in r/denverfood · Nov 2024
Says the karaoke nights there have been enjoyable.
- Recommendsu/tokage in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Counts this among their favorite places.
- Recommendsu/copperkarat in r/denverfood · Aug 2024
Says it is a nice spot for cocktails.
- Caveatu/Hour-Watch8988 in r/denverfood · Aug 2024taste
Says a dish there was the worst they have eaten and unpleasant to eat.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.