Bar Red

Name: Bar Red
Address: 437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, United States, 80204
Telephone: (303) 573-0223
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

105 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Bar Red is located just east of Colfax and Glenarm, two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and directly across Colfax from the Golden Triangle. Bar Red offers Authentic Italian cuisine. Happy hour from 4pm-7pm and dinner from 5pm to close. The menu was prepared by Chef Luke McCoy. Chef Luke is classically trained in French and Italian Cuisine. Chef Luke's signature Seared Salmon Risotto is famous amongst regulars. All of Chef Luke's dishes are meticulously prepared with fresh scratch ingredients ...and his house-made Desserts are to die for. The menu changes weekly with many mainstay dishes to please all foodies. Bar Red also features occasional live music and there is never a cover charge. A semi-private lounge room is also available for large parties. The room has customizable seating and includes a working fireplace to complete the romantic, comfortable setting.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 573-0223
Website
http://www.barreddenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Luke McCoy
Private party facilities
Bar Red offers customizable private party options. We provide a semi-private downstairs lounge, or if a party is large enough, the entire restaurant can be reserved. Please call for further details.

Location
437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Glenarm or Tremont
Parking details
Paid lots and Valet on 13th and Glenarm. Metered parking on Glenarm, Tremont and 13th.
Public transit
2 blocks from the Lightrail at the Denver Convention Center. Bus stop 1/2 block east on Colfax.
Entertainment
Monday Nights - Open Mic Night 8pm-12amTuesday Nights - Hip Hop Trivia & KaraokeFriday Nights - Local Musician Live Saturday Nights - Local Musician Live
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seared Salmon$16.00
Shaved Asparagus, Lemon Buerre Blanc, and Mushroom Risotto
Lasagna Bolognese$14.00
Traditional, served in Miniature Iron Staub
Chicken Parmigiano$15.00
8oz Roma or Sicilian with Herbed Pasta
Steak Burger*$16.00
8 oz House Grind, Bacon and Cheddar, L.T.O., Jalapeño and Mayo, Steak Fries

Desserts

Crème Brulée or Tiramisu$9.00

What 105 people are saying

Bar Red reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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105 Reviews

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Adele
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible authentic Italian food served by the owners themselves, who talk and share their insights about the menu, food/wine pairings, and the history of the restaurant. Our table for two next to the window in a low key, quite, romantic setting made for a perfect date night. Food was simply delicious and just the right portion. We will be back!
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Dorothy VIP
Denver51 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and personal, informed service. The gnocchi w pesto is outstanding!
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MatthewS
Denver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unique blend of local-meets-city and a terrific location. The staff is friendly and food is better than you would expect from such a small kitchen. Bar Red is the perfect location for parking nearby and walking to Bellco Theater.
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Michael
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar Red made for a great Valentine’s Day date night. Cozy and quaint atmosphere. Spinach Artichoke and bread appetizer, Chicken Parmesan, Traditional Carbonara and the Lemon Drop Martinis we all incredible.
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Ron
Orlando90 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food & service were excellent. It is in a bar atmosphere.
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Melissa
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service! From ravioli appetizer to chocolate torte cake and espresso martini finish...perfect evening!
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Todd
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Small cozy restaurant, and you could actually talk to the person at your table without having to shout. Attentive service, good food, and perfect sized portions.
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Alejandra
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have spent a really good time at the bar, excellent and friendly service, the food was really good thank you
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Brian
Denver5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was really good. Food was average, small portions and pricey.
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Dan
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great small, cozy spot to dine, 12 min walk to DCPA. Delicious food and very attentive service (we WERE early). Wine dinners are fun. Heartily recommend.
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Bar Red offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 573-0223.

Bar Red is rated 4.8 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

Additional information

Cross street
Glenarm or Tremont
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid lots and Valet on 13th and Glenarm. Metered parking on Glenarm, Tremont and 13th.
Public transit
2 blocks from the Lightrail at the Denver Convention Center. Bus stop 1/2 block east on Colfax.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Luke McCoy
Entertainment
Monday Nights - Open Mic Night 8pm-12amTuesday Nights - Hip Hop Trivia & KaraokeFriday Nights - Local Musician Live Saturday Nights - Local Musician Live
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barreddenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 573-0223
Private party facilities
Bar Red offers customizable private party options. We provide a semi-private downstairs lounge, or if a party is large enough, the entire restaurant can be reserved. Please call for further details.

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Appetizers

IL Anti-Pasto!

Artichoke Dip$10.00

Goat Cheese Herbed Risotto$10.00

Traditional Bruschetta$10.00

Chef's Goat Cheese Ravioli$10.00

Prosciutto di Parma$10.00

Salads and Soup

Caesar Salad*$9.00

Beet Salad - Seasonal$11.00

Caprese - Seasonal$10.00

Tomato, Basil and Bread Soup$8.00

Oysters Dozen or ½ Dozen

Pizzas

Prosciutto di Parma$15.00

Diavola$14.00

Margherita$12.00

"Artichoke Dip" Pizza$15.00

Pastas

Chef's Goat Cheese Ravioli$19.00

Bianca Rosa$14.00

Shrimp Diablo$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$14.00

Pasta Primavera$14.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs$14.00

Carbonara$14.00

Entrees

Seared Salmon$16.00

Lasagna Bolognese$14.00

Chicken Parmigiano$15.00

Steak Burger*$16.00

Desserts

Crème Brulée or Tiramisu$9.00

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