OT: Mich bars in Boulder CO? (Or Denver)
He ya'll - Anyone in or near Boulder CO know of Michigan Bars nearby?
In town for a wedding + NFL game and it seems that the town is going to be pretty focused on the CO v UCLA game.
A search of the form shows that The Post Brewing was a Michigan bar back in 2018 and the closest alumni assoc bar is in Denver - would love to stay in Boulder if possible, but will go to Denver if there is a group there.
Thoughts?
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:29 PM ^
*y'all
September 23rd, 2022 at 3:46 PM ^
Lol. You only fixed part of it. Two f-ups in 1st two words in impressive!
(He ya'll)
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:37 PM ^
I understand that thread, if you read my post it references the 2018 mention of "The Post" in this specific thread (yes i know how to use search etc) as well as I mention the alumni association bar in Denver...
I appreciate the RTFM response, but the MFM doesn't help with the question above - ciao
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:50 PM ^
You got humened
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:51 PM ^
Got it. Your reference to “the form” wasn’t entirely clear to me. Looks like it needs some updating re: the actually helpful commentators
September 23rd, 2022 at 2:45 PM ^
Sounds like a you problem.
I can't say these things at work, so this is my outlet.
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:35 PM ^
Jacksons (across 20th from the south side of Coors Field).
September 23rd, 2022 at 5:41 PM ^
When did it switch to Jackson's? Man, I need to get out more....
September 23rd, 2022 at 11:33 PM ^
AFAIK, it's always been Jackson's
Could you be confusing that for Jax <-- which is also in Lodo?
September 24th, 2022 at 7:54 PM ^
It was at the Downtown Tavern not too long ago if my memory serves.
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:35 PM ^
Denver: Jackson’s
Westminster (between Boulder and Denver): Odde’s
Jackson's will usually have a large crowd, and I’ve never been to Odde’s
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:51 PM ^
The Boulder viewing parties have had to move like 3 times in the last 5 years and now they’re in…Westminster. If you want a good hang, I’d come to denver. If you just want any old place to watch the game with sound, it’ll be on at Odde’s. But that’s also not super convenient if you’re in town without a car.
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:46 PM ^
Tap Fourteen on Blake St in Denver usually gets a solid Michigan crowd for games. Not far from Coors Field.
September 23rd, 2022 at 1:09 PM ^
Tap Fourteen is a great bar, but also happens to be an OSU bar. Seems to be enough Michigan alum in Denver that there will be friendly folk wherever you end up
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:48 PM ^
This is from the alumni club for the UConn game. It’s the same for all games
Come join us in Denver & Boulder this week as your Wolverines host UConn! If you are planning on attending, we encourage you to register via the below link to assist us with planning however registration is not required. All alumni, family and friends welcome!
Go Blue!
UConn Game Watch
Denver
Jackson's Lodo
1520 20th Street Denver, CO 80220
Limited onsite paid parking is available.
Boulder/Westminster
Odde's Music Grill
9975 Wadsworth Pkwy N2, Westminster, CO 80021
September 23rd, 2022 at 12:57 PM ^
I watched a Michigan Final Four game at Jackson’s Lodo and it was a terrific time. Jam packed with Michigan fans.
Connor O’Neills (yes that Connor O’Neills) used to have a sister Boulder location which looks to have closed unfortunately.
September 23rd, 2022 at 11:36 PM ^
Limited onsite paid parking is available.
Park in the garage at 18th and Wazee.
It's rarely packed even on gamedays. And as of the time of this writing, it's not the $30 - $40 flat fee a lot of the surface lots in the areas have gone to.
September 23rd, 2022 at 1:01 PM ^
Greg's Kitchen and Taphouse is a more low-key Michigan bar in the Sloan's Lake area of Denver. Usually they have the game on a big TV on their outdoor patio and there's normally 4-5 tables of UM fans
September 23rd, 2022 at 1:55 PM ^
Seconded. Jackson's is the official Denver bar and will have an alumni table and more fans, but also it's downtown and can end up being a nightmare on weekends for parking and general debauchery. Greg's will be low-key if that's more your speed.
September 23rd, 2022 at 3:12 PM ^
I'll third this. Greg's has a nice and relaxed vibe and I'd go there often when I lived around the corner. Jackson's is the best bet for a more rowdy atmosphere.
September 23rd, 2022 at 4:46 PM ^
Greg's is at 4433 29th Avenue on the north side, just west of Tennyson and north of Sloan's Lake. You can tell by the Michigan banner hanging inside! (near my daughter's house!)
September 23rd, 2022 at 1:36 PM ^
If anyone milling through this thread knows of an M-friendly bar in Fort Myers, I would be much obliged. I have not found a reference to any such establishment elsewhere on the blog.
Thank you in advance.
September 23rd, 2022 at 2:11 PM ^
Whoa - this is great, thank you everyone... Very tempted to go to Jacksons and brave the crowd or at minimum Greg's
Cheers & Go Blue - thx again
September 23rd, 2022 at 2:21 PM ^
For the full Michigan-fan-in-Colorado experience, I would go to Denver/Jackson's. Odde's is closer, especially if you're not using mass transit, but it's in a nondescript strip mall. Traffic will be a bit rough going into Boulder tomorrow morning, and a bit rough coming out of Boulder after the UCLA game. That shouldn't affect you, as you're going in the opposite directions. Boulder to Denver and vice versa is a super easy 25-30 minute drive when it's not rush hour.
Get some good pork green chili while you're in town. Most importantly, stop by one of the Blue Pan locations. Best pizza in Denver, imo. It's Detroit style. The founder is former Michigan football walk-on player Jeff Smokevitch.
September 23rd, 2022 at 3:16 PM ^
Blue Pan is excellent pizza
September 23rd, 2022 at 6:05 PM ^
I love Blue Pan but try Redeemer if you haven’t already. Excellent pizza and they have a slice window in the alley if you’re out and about on Larimer and want a snack.
September 23rd, 2022 at 2:42 PM ^
Definitely plenty of big time sports fans at So Many Roads in Denver.
September 23rd, 2022 at 3:43 PM ^
Here's one for you: candlelight tavern on pearl in Denver. Its a dive bar with cheap beer, a rough crowd and Wolverine fans who will get you hammered. Fuck Lodo or anything near cooks field. It's also a Lions bar and a great place to watch the wings.
Edit: Also bluepan in Washington Park.
September 23rd, 2022 at 3:51 PM ^
I endorse this post.
September 23rd, 2022 at 6:50 PM ^
I endorse your endorsement of this post and also endorse this post.
and it’s time to start drinking. BPONE me pls
September 23rd, 2022 at 5:23 PM ^
September 24th, 2022 at 12:48 PM ^
Congress park, my bad
September 23rd, 2022 at 5:12 PM ^
I'd bet a dollar that no one, possibly including the players, is going to be pretty focused on the CO v UCLA game...
That said, I'm jealous of you being in Boulder, have a great trip!
September 23rd, 2022 at 6:49 PM ^
This is fucking epic.
September 23rd, 2022 at 11:42 PM ^
I'd bet a dollar that no one, possibly including the players, is going to be pretty focused on the CO v UCLA game...
I laughed my ass off at the signs on US 36 today warning of heavy traffic tomorrow heading into Boulder.
Who the hell is gonna watch that shit? After all, it's not like the city even cares about CU football since Katie Hnida and Gary Barnett assclownery.
But then it dawned on me.
Californians.
They may show.
But then again, it's not like UCLA is selling out games either.
September 23rd, 2022 at 7:47 PM ^
I don’t live in Denver but have travelled there enough times during football/basketball season that I’ve been to Jackson’s for games at least 3 times, and the Michigan crowd never disappoints. Usually pretty full, and the rooftop bar is pretty great. The food/beer selection is…fine? But that doesn’t really matter. No idea what’s in Boulder, but if the goal is hanging with Michigan fans, just catch an Uber and head to Jackson’s. It’s actually one of the more reliable alumni bars I’ve found around the country, as it seems like Denver has a lot of alums.
September 24th, 2022 at 2:28 AM ^
I don't know of any Michigan bars in the Boulder area. There really aren't that many good options to catch a game at a bar in Boulder. The Post is a pretty good option and its right off Pearl street so you can walk around downtown afterwards. I would recommend Dark Horse if you are just trying to catch the Michigan game. It doesn't open until 11am but its got great burgers and wings and it will have the Michigan game on. I've lived in Boulder for 5 years and that's honestly the best place to catch a game IMO. Be careful with some of the best recommended bars because most are not sports bars and will have no TV's in them.
The town will absolutely not be focused on the UCLA vs CU game. It truly isn't even comparable to Ann Arbor on a game day. You might not even notice that there is a game going on in town with how bad they are right now. The one time this place ever felt like a college football town was when Nebraska played here a couple years back.
If I could recommend something to anyone traveling through Boulder it would be to go on a hike. You should try and find a hike after the Michigan game. If you drive down Canyon Boulevard it will take you to Nederland where you can get to Indian Peaks Wilderness. There you will find countless hikes that range from hard to easy. The beauty of Colorado is truly unrivaled and if you get a chance to hike in the Rockies you have to take it. Checkout the website Alltrails https://www.alltrails.com/us/colorado/nederland here you can find a bunch of different hikes.
September 24th, 2022 at 11:25 PM ^
Jackson’s was a very great game day bar, felt a little like Charlie’s with the screens and atmosphere.
The crowd was fairly epic… uh with the exception of me being chastised for cheering as we smashed Tua into oblivion (it’s football folks, he didn’t get rolled up, hitting people hard is fun)
Even so I highly approve, 3 thumbs up on a Z formation