Situated squarely between an alley and a tattoo parlor, this emphatically CASH ONLY!! bar is Colfax culture at its very finest -- don't despair, there's an ATM at the Walgreen's just a few steps down the block. Long a mainstay of punk culture in Denver, the space is tiny, with a nice bar located in the center of the room -- within arms reach of patrons and players. If the band is willing to turn down to a reasonable volume, a seat at the bar is perfect. The Lair presents a schedule of national acts that are a thrill to see in such a small setting. Hard rock, punk and various forms of alt-country and alt-rock are the mainstays here. A great place to hide away when you're tired of the usual meat-market round.

What can you say. It's been there forever, I've seen bands in there that were way too big for this size space and you could easily walk out with an airborne disease if you spend longer than an hour or two in there. It does have a pinball machine and pretty much always has. Actualy, there used to be two of them up by the front door. Ahh, the Lair, such memories. Sooner or later it'll go the way of the Tavern but for now, It's the next best thing.