The Venue

1451 Cortez St, Denver - 80221
131 reviews
Music Venues
(303) 428-3339

The best local music! Whether you're a band or a fan, the staff will take care of you like you're a rock star! Slam some skins and some drinks and bounce to the beat from Hip Hop to Heavy Metal, Rock & Pop!

I hate to pan this place because there are some cool people that work here and I appreciate that they're running a functioning live rock club (need more of those!) but good where to start?The sound is really bad. Really fancy, nice sound system (and great lights) with line array and stage setup, but the sound guy(s) are not good. They get this fake, clicky kick drum sound that's straight outta 1998 and waaay too loud. They make the guitarists turn their amps down too low so that their tone sucks (because the monitors are presumably too weak to compete?), then they don't put the guitars in the main mix hardly at all. It's all bass, drums and vocals (which don't sound good either in general) out front like these guys don't listen to rock'n' roll. Rock and roll is GUITARS and midrange, not over powering bass.They've got camera feeds running to like 30 monitors around the place, which actually look very good, but why? You can just turn your head and see the band. Place is not that big, but they're acting like its a prime time music venue downtown.They won't allow re-entry during a show, but they will, apparently, allow all dbags to smoke weed/vape pens inside all night. So, if you don't wish to smoke weed (or worse, you're on probation) you're stuck sucking in that cloud of smoke all night, against your will. Unless you want to go out to their little smoking patio, which is of course, much worse.

We were there too see a Jackyl Show in 2021! The place is smaller scale, but FANTASTIC to see your favorite bands live! The Staff from The Door Man to the Waitresses & Bartenders are all customer focused and want you to enjoy your time while you are there. I will be back when one of my favorite Bands books a Show. I wonder if Nikki Sixx would drive down from Wyoming to do a show....

Amazing staff and shows. Docking points cause they left their tables all over the standing area for a concert. Tables got knocked and people got banged into them. I would have gladly helped them move these. Tables = bad during a concert.

Amazing venue, small but great for shows, amazing drinks great prices. Amazing staff. Best to have seen one of my favorite band (Doyle)

Had an amazing show and really enjoyed the opening band sound awake!!! And everyone else rocked as well :) service was amazing. Definitely going for more shows

There is plenty of parking, the staff is friendly, and there are ample food and drink selections. The music is always fun and there are dart boards of you into that.

It's a very chill venue/bar to catch a show.I will definitely be back w/ my huge tips ?

Got the chance to play here on December 18th. The sound was amazing! Great venue to play or catch a show. The sound guy is very professional. Atmosphere was quite welcoming.

This Place is Bomb! Look out Buffalo Rose!! The entertainment is Top Notch and features both local and out of state talent! They partner with Wolfpack Productions showcasing up to 3 bands in a night and weekday surprise to boot. They are community oriented and support local business owners! Wait til you taste the food!