Top of the Town 2011

It may not have the street cred of the Friday and Saturday night strongholds—yet—but we have high hopes for this eight-month-old Capitol Hill newbie. What the X Bar scene lacks in seniority, it makes up for with a hopping dance floor, sleek interior, and overall atmosphere. Put simply, the cast of characters here is just fun. We threw back shots from a fetching tattooed blonde behind the bar and returned to the scene of the crime a mere three days later for more in the name of sassy company and never-ending drink specials. (Happy hour from 2 to 8 p.m. six days a week? Twist our arms.) Bonus: clean, gender-specific bathrooms and a sunny porch space for brunch—drag or otherwise. 629 E. Colfax Ave., 303-832-2687, www.xbardenver.com