The Denver Eagle is a gay bar in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is part of the informal, global network of "Eagle" bars that cater to leather and kink communities. It also caters to the bear subculture.
History The original Denver Eagle was located at 1475 36th St. in the RiNo Arts district of Denver. It was known for its large gold penis shaped door handles. In April 2016 The Denver Eagle closed due to the property being bought by a developer and The Eagle losing their lease.
In March 2018, a new location opened at 1246 E. 31st Ave. It closed a few months later.
In 2022, new owners purchased a building at 5110 W Colfax Ave. The building was home to "The Den" a now defunct gay bar. The grand opening was held March 19-22 with the theme "The Eagle Has Landed." The Denver Eagle is one of a few black-owned gay bars in the United States.
Events
The Eagle Denver has a kitchen and serves food in addition to holding themed events. +DayEventThemeSundayT-Dance Beer bust with throwback dance music from the 70's, 80's and 90's.MondayIndustry nightService Industry Appreciation Night. 8 PM- Close. TuesdayTaco Tuesday$1 street tacos 4-9 PM.TuesdayTopless TuesdayTopless men, BoGo drink prices. 8 PM- close.3rd WednesdaysSINdustryElectro-industrial, darkwave music.Every ThursdayKaraokewith Marcus-KJ Shug 8pm-12am, $4 Wells, $2 off Quesadillas. 1,3, 4th ThursdayYES Daddy!A party for daddies, boys and their admirers. 2nd ThursdayCountry NightCowboy dress. Country western theme; music, and dancing.FridayUnderwear Men wearing designer underwear, jockstraps, and even onesies.4th FridayBoots and BuzzcutsBootblacking and buzz cuts.Weeknights"Bottoms Up" happy hourHappy hour 4-8 PM weeknights.1st SaturdayRed light Cruise nightUse of red lights in the bar and on the patio simulate being in a red light district.3rd SaturdayThird GearLeather gear night occasionally with leather vendors available.Rotating 2nd and 4th SaturdaysVariesBlacklight, Blackout, bluf, fisters, furry, hankie, jock, pup.
Reception Best of Denver rated the Denver Eagle as the "Best Leather Bar That Should Be Featured in Architectural Digest" in 2007.
See also
Bear (gay culture) Buddies Denver Charlie's Denver The Eagle (gay bars) LGBTQ culture
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