Casino Bars Near Denver

Thirty-five miles from downtown Denver, Blackhawk is home to large Las Vegas-style casinos, as well as charming historic saloons. Amendment 50 recently passed, increasing single-bet limits to $100, allowing casinos to stay open 24 hours, and adding roulette and craps.

Black Hawk Station Casino
141 Gregory Street, Black Hawk • 303.582.5582
This small, intimate casino is a favorite among locals, with its upstairs bar and main floor bar. Duck in for a quick reprieve from the big casino scene. Enjoy the old-time mountain charm while eating hot dogs, pretzels, and snacks.

Blarney Stone Pub – Fitzgerald’s Casino
101 Main Street, Black Hawk • 303.582.6100
Have a beer in the pub at one of Colorado’s largest casinos – Fitzgerald’s. Try your luck at this Irish-themed establishment that houses pieces of the original Blarney Stone.

Bull Durham Casino
110 Main Street, Black Hawk • 303.582.0810
Visit this historic Colorado landmark that originally housed an 1880s wagon works shop. Later it became a livery stable, blacksmith shop and art studio. In 1993 this building, rich in history, became the Bull Durham Saloon and Casino. For groups of 40 or more, you can charter a bus that will bring your group right to the door.

Kitt’s Beach Bar – Isle of Capri Casino
401 Main Street, Black Hawk • 800.843.4753
Come in out of the snow and enjoy the tropical ambience of Kitt’s Beach Bar. It is a great place for burgers and salads too.

Red Dolly
530 Gregory Street, Black Hawk • 303.582.1100
The oldest casino in Black Hawk boasts 155 slot machines that still take coins. It also has a nice video poker bar and free parking.

Star Club and Bar 8042 – Ameristar Casino
111 Richmond Street, Black Hawk • 720.946.4000
Star Club is a Latin American bar in Black Hawk’s Las Vegas style Ameristar Casino. This luxurious lounge is reserved exclusively for Star Club members. Not a member? Don’t worry. Bar 8042, which is open to the public, is a fabulous circular lounge with four large-screen projection TVs and four stunning, 70-foot tall fireplaces.

Wild Card Casino and Saloon
120 Main Street, Black Hawk • 303.582.3412
Located next to Bull Durham and across from Fitzgerald’s, this tiny old-town establishment is a local favorite and has a convenience store in the back.