The Denver Bar That's Been Pouring Locals Drinks For Over 150 Years - Tasting Table

"My Brother's Bar has had many names, but after two brothers from Detroit purchased the bar in 1970, the name formed naturally. According to the My Brother's Bar website, the current name originated when both brothers were working, and a vendor came to cash in their payments. One of the brothers would redirect the collector's attention away from himself, saying, "Don't look at me, it's my brother's bar.""

"The bar's menu has a wide range of food that leans into the Rocky Mountain energy of Denver, with items like a bison burger, a steerburger, and a jalapeño cream cheese burger. It also features creative cold and hot sandwiches, along with options for vegetarians, various snacks, and an even a newer brunch menu."

"Old brick and warm charm make My Brother's Bar endearing to locals and tourists alike. Writers like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac were known to visit the bar, and it's likely that other notable figures have crossed its threshold over the decades."

My Brother's Bar in Denver, Colorado, opened in 1873, making it over 150 years old and the oldest bar in the city. The current name originated in 1970 when two brothers from Detroit purchased the establishment; one brother would tell vendors to collect payment from "my brother's bar" instead. The menu emphasizes Rocky Mountain cuisine with offerings including bison burgers, steerburgers, and jalapeño cream cheese burgers, alongside creative sandwiches, vegetarian options, and a brunch menu. A distinctive feature is the condiment tray where customers customize their meals with pickles, pepperoncinis, onions, and relish. The bar's old brick walls and warm atmosphere appeal to both locals and tourists, and it has hosted notable literary figures including Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac.

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