The Monkey Barrel

Tucked into the Berkeley neighborhood on Tejon Street, The Monkey Barrel (attached to Carbone's) is a Denver bar and restaurant with twenty local beers on tap, a park-facing patio, and a wall of retro arcade games in the back. It is the kind of neighborhood spot where you can grab a booth, order dinner, and stay for a game of Pac-Man. Live music is a smaller part of the calendar, generally landing on Friday or Saturday nights when it happens. The 75-person room is 21-plus and best suited to acoustic, blues, rock, and singer-songwriter acts that complement rather than dominate the bar's easygoing scene. For guests, it is a solid stop for a casual night in northwest Denver.