Effin's Bar & Grill

A better name might be Effin’s Roadhouse, as that is exactly what this boffo club is. During the day, it’s a place for working men to relax after a hard day, then, come nightfall, it turns into a superb live music hall. They play everything from country to blues to jazz and classic rock. Wednesday and Thursdays are karaoke night, and the Denver Poker Tour stops by on Tuesdays. Have a few drinks, tuck into a platter of tacos from their Mexican menu, or play some shuffleboard. Good times. With extended Happy Hours from Mon.-Fri. 3 p.m.-7 p.m., you'll want to keep this North Denver groggery on your short list. Its signature "Bardigger Benefit" boasts Domestic Draws for only $2, and well drinks for just $2.50. Nightly specials from the grill will help the after-work crowd refuel while spreading out at the spacious bar. Close to the highway, this is also a popular pit stop for truckers coasting in from the long haul.

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