One of Colorado’s Oldest LGBTQ-Friendly Bars Closes Unexpectedly

For the past handful of years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to either change their hours, the way they had previously conducted business, or close altogether, it seems that headlines announcing the permanent closure of longstanding establishments have become uncomfortably commonplace.

While the exact reason for closing isn't exactly clear just yet, one of the oldest establishments in Colorado with a clientele predominantly belonging to the LGBTQ+ community has become one of the latest to suddenly close up shop for good.

One of Colorado's Oldest LGBTQ+ Bars Closes Unexpectedly

Since 2005, a club known as Boyztown has served as a popular hangout for members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as bachelorette parties at 117 Broadway in Denver.

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Known as "Denver’s hottest male revue" and simply a "gay nightclub," Boyztown was known for nearly 20 years as a small, intimate gay club that featured male exotic dancers six nights a week.

While the Boyztown establishment dates back to a time just shy of 20 years ago, it's been considered an LGBTQ+ hangout since the 1970s.

Now, despite the fact that no official statement regarding the club's closure appears to have been released, Boyztown has all but disappeared from social media and has been seen sporting a sign on the front door that simply bears the word, "closed."

Take a look at a more detailed coverage regarding the club's abrupt closure via a recently published article from Westword Denver.