The Crypt
29 people recommendvia r/Denver, r/denverfood29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend The Crypt as a goth and alternative bar, and several describe a spooky, horror-themed or goth-leaning feel. A few praise the food, and several mention recurring themed nights, including a party night and drag events. One calls it a joy even for people who do not love bars, a couple say it is a bar rather than a club, and one describes it as a cool dive rather than a cocktail spot.
Address
The Crypt, 1618 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Themed nights
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/JimCh3m14 in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Names the Crypt as the top pick, noting it isn't a club and has late-night food.
- Recommendsu/SixtyNoine69 in r/denverfood · May 2026
Lists it among suggested bars with heavy music.
- Recommendsu/JollyGreenGigantor in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Lists it among weird bars.
- Recommendsu/AbueloSalcedo in r/denverfood · May 2026
Lists it among suggested heavy-music bars.
- Recommendsu/hipstermeowtaineer in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Suggests this place in a list of recommendations.
- Recommendsu/cantcatchme in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Suggests The Crypt as a bar to try.
- Recommendsu/YaGurlAlexandra in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Rates the Crypt well as a goth-leaning bar.
- Recommendsu/Treeslayer420 in r/Denver · Nov 2025taste
Recommends it for its good burgers.
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- Recommendsu/Melsa6128 in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Describes it as a top-notch bar.
- Recommendsu/mrgrigson in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Lists the Crypt among the dedicated goth venues worth considering.
- Recommendsu/boofskootinboogie in r/Denver · May 2026
Recommends The Crypt among the Capitol Hill spots worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/justASlothyGiraffe in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Named as a favorite weird bar.
- Recommendsu/k8heff in r/denverfood · Mar 2025ambience
Recommends it for its spooky theme as a cool dive, though not for cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Gootangus in r/denverfood · May 2026
Tentatively suggests it as a heavy-music option.
- Recommendsu/Several_Penalty8229 in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Describes it as a quality spot with a goth feel and a good pre-show stop.
- Recommendsu/Cultural-Fun1756 in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Finds the Crypt fun, leans bar over club, and mentions Italo-disco nights.
- Recommendsu/itsnotrocketart in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Suggests The Crypt for the request.
- Recommendsu/maseone2nine in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Names it as a weird bar.
- Recommendsu/Cha0spixxie in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Agrees with the Crypt pick.
- Recommendsu/caracolfeliz in r/Denver · Sep 2026ambience
Calls its party night super fun and says the dance floor is lively.
- Recommendsu/disasterneutral in r/Denver · Sep 2026
Calls it a joy even for people who don't love bars; praises its non-alcoholic drink options.
- Recommendsu/K3lto in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Names it as a personal favorite, ranked just behind a museum.
- Recommendsu/theLollipopking in r/Denver · Apr 2025ambience
Says it is calm on weekdays and is a horror-themed bar that shows films.
- Recommendsu/Sweet-Tomatillo-9010 in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Agrees with the parent's praise and notes drag events are held there.
- Recommendsu/macthebearded in r/denverfood · Mar 2026
Says it's a bar with great food, local beers and walkable options.
- Recommendsu/Coolltd in r/Denver · Nov 2025ambience
Likes its burger and says the vibe suits horror and metal fans.
- Recommendsu/the_cosmic_enabler in r/denverfood · May 2025
Says The Crypt is a very inviting punk spot, suggested as a second stop after dinner.
- Recommendsu/Some_violin8987 in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Suggests this bar in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/abthomps in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Loves it as a great dive, though not known for cocktails.
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