The Dirty Duck
17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend The Dirty Duck for its dive-bar feel, and a couple call it a fun or great weird dive; one mentions its large duck collection. One notes it has no kitchen, though a food truck is out front some days. One commenter warns people off after a bad experience, and another says it is not a nice place though they still suggest it.
Address
The Dirty Duck Bar, 4780 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80222
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/ThrowawayBizAccount in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Lists Dirty Duck among suggested dive bars.
- Recommendsu/ChristineXGrace in r/Denver · Jul 2025
Says it serves frosty mugs when you specifically request them.
- Recommendsu/bottomless_seas in r/Denver · Jan 2025
Names The Dirty Duck as the answer to the old-timer bar request.
- Recommendsu/Shogun102000 in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Lists this among its suggestions.
- Caveatu/3JayyG0nzo3 in r/Denver · May 2024
Warns queer people to avoid it, citing stories they have heard.
- Mixedu/Rads324 in r/Denver · Jun 2025ambience
Suggests it for the crowd question but says it isn't a nice place.
- Recommendsu/frozenchosun in r/Denver · Nov 2025
Suggests the Dirty Duck as another of the rougher options.
- Recommendsu/AberrantDoll in r/denverfood · Apr 2025ambience
Calls it a strong dive bar and notes it serves no food.
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- Recommendsu/StartingOver226 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025ambience
Recommends it for a genuine dive-bar feel; suggests bringing cash and mentions a food truck some days.
- Recommendsu/Deckatoe in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Says Dirty Duck does especially well during holidays.
- Recommendsu/dead_thing13 in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Calls it a fun dive, not groundbreaking, with a very large duck collection on display.
- Recommendsu/riverrocker in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Agrees with the Dirty Duck suggestion.
- Recommendsu/trevonator in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Suggests it for the request.
- Recommendsu/ManyRequirement5331 in r/Denver · Jan 2025
Includes The Dirty Duck in its short list of picks.
- Recommendsu/Drewshoe in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Suggests Dirty Duck for the request.
- Recommendsu/KLind123456789 in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Calls it a great weird dive that's carpeted.
- Recommendsu/Odd-Software-6592 in r/Denver · May 2025
Enthusiastically agrees with the suggestion.
- Caveatu/singeroflies in r/Denver · Apr 2025
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Recommendsu/TheMaroonHawk in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Describes it as a classic dive for that part of town.
- Recommendsu/OriginalDavid in r/Denver · May 2025ambience
Suggests it as a non-downtown option that stands out.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.