Cervantes masterpiece is the kind of place you need a local to tell you to go. When they say there's a thing is home field advantage a recommendation to a place like this is like striking solid gold. On the night I was here we caught Son Little and Eric Kranos, with a bonus opening set from James the 8th. Intimate, an incredible bar serving spirits, handcrafted beers, and anything else you'd like. No matter where you stand or sit your next to the action with great acoustics and you feel like you're absorbing the whole experience in an actual bar with a great stage designed for this exact experience. These new chains can't do this kind of thing so I recommend you do the same and check out Cervantes the next opportunity you got.

We had an amazing time at the Robert Glasper show! Great venue, you can see the stage from basically anywhere. Super fun to people watch here just as much as the show. Such a great vibe. Always a line for the ladies.

Parking is nowhere near enough. For an older building. That has been re-done. It is in fairly good shape. Plenty of areas to watch the entertainment. I never experienced a type of waiting for the bathroom but definitely freezing outside waiting to get in. well they went through the process of checking everybody. The drinks in the drink when you were extensive. So that was a surprising bonus.

Very cool venue. The sound is perfect and the drink prices are really good. I really enjoy the outside section especially when they have multiple things going on at a show.

Great amazing staff. Venue was well designed . The folks outside selling drinks at a cheaper price then anyplace around. The guy jammin outside knew how to jam

Recently had surgery but really didn't want to miss a great show at this venue. Called ahead and they reserved seats for me in the balcony so I could attend. Fantastic venue and really happy they were willing and able to accommodate.

This venue is a Denver treasure. Always a full calendar of a great mix of music, from local or area acts to national touring bands, with great multi-act events on a consistent basis. The staff, from the box office to the ticket/ID check at the door to the bartenders and the rest are consistently friendly, chill people. Ticket prices are very reasonable, always worth every penny for the entertainment they pack into any given event. Whether a show is the main Ballroom or on the "Other Side" (they can accommodate two different shows simultaneously, with a single door connecting the two in between) the sound system everywhere in the venue is first-rate -- very well engineered, delivering a rich, full spectrum sonic experience loud enough to feel and enjoy, but at just the right peak cutoff so as never to be ear splitting and in just the right configuration so it is never muted or muffled or partial. Whichever stage a band performs on (main room or other side) there is no "bad seat" anywhere in the house as far as sound quality goes. It sounds just as good all the way in the back of either room as it does right up in front of the band. Both spaces have one main bar readily accessible for drinks, with excellent staff who are on top of things such that ordering almost never involves lines or waiting. Prices are very reasonable too, for beer and liquor. As a bonus, at the back of the "Other Side" through a side door is an open air patio, seating and stage area where bands can play or where people can get some air, catch a smoke or just chill for a bit away from the main rooms. After almost 9 years going here, seeing other similarly sized venues in Denver that didn't last, Cervantes has not only lasteHerr, it has gotten even better. It is THE intimate venue for great music and after-show parties on a consistent basis, with zero hassles and a guaranteed good time.

Overall = small musty, dusty, gross space with unpleasant staff. Overpriced drinks, terrible security, and lack of management is the highlight On numerous occasions management from my production company tried to reach out to them to book venues/ handle security/ and align set venues: the management there was “too busy” and “forgot to read their email.” We had to work with another venue because they failed to ensure minimum safety standards and continued to lack respect in regard to guests safety. Do not go to this venue. It is a serious safety hazard and risks personal well being. Do not perform for this venue. They might not even pay you and lack decent communication.

The place was an awesome venue to be close and personal with the bands. Great prices and they had a lot of bartenders that were quick and courteous. We had a wonderful time. Parking was only 10 bucks on a Friday night a block away.

This is a small venue and offers a couple of stages. Nice layout. Bartenders are quick and though prices are a bit high for cocktails.

The Other Side was quite packed for a Thursday night due to it being a Bass lineup and Denver being the defacto Bass capital. Sound was great and the crowd was into it. When it gets too loud you can give your ears a break in the patio. Always a pleasure visiting this hallmark Denver venue. Definitely recommend 👌

Cervantes remains a great local venue in Denver. Hard to get the combination of good venue with good bookings. Cervantes seems to have some effort in this area, consistently pulling in decent groups. The place is not large, but has a very good intimacy with stage without being stuffy. The sound is setup well balanced over the floor. The service at the bars is usually quick as those working the spots really bust their tails. The venue is a concert hall so the bathrooms are to be expected…not the best. Drinks are good, with general bar mixed drinks limited in selection. Unique to venues that are similar is the wrap around balcony. Good spot if you need a seat and quick access to a bartender. The views are good but somewhat restrictive in some spots. There is a good chance somebody you want to see play live will be here, don’t hesitate, enjoy it!

I love this venue! Great sound system, really friendly staff, reasonable ticket prices, good drink prices too, great airflow. Some venues get so stuffy when place is packed, but this place has ac or fans blasting from everywhere. Also didn't realize I had lost my ID when I got there but they allowed me to use My Colorado app and I got into the show using that, I was so thankful I didn't have to go all the way back home half hour Uber ride one way for another form of ID! Thank goodness for technology and great staff!

Cervantes needs to have Alejo headline next time. That set was straight 🔥. I’ve always loved seeing live shows at Cervantes. from the stellar acts that come through to the creative outdoor area to the attentive staff, it’s always a fun time. Denver is lucky to have such a great venue.

Love this intimate venue! Definitely check out a show. They have a long stacked schedule of local and larger talent. Bar is usually quick. There's usually some food available. There's coat check on the Other side, I can't remember if Cervantes side does but I would guess yes. There's a patio out back too and there was a guy selling art last time I was there. Great place! Go!

First time at this venue it was a great show. Will definitely be seeing more shows here.

Last time I went to Cervantes was like 2009 so it,s been a minute. We did our new years festivities there as we got tickets for one of the shows they were having. We went to the Doc Martin and Mark Farina show. It was pretty awesome as expected. The DJ,s killed it, but I don,t want to forget the soundmen/engineers/mixing console guys as they have an important role in any show and they usually go unoticed because people are focused on the artists, in which they made it sound great the whole night. I been listening to Mark Farina since Mushroom Jazz Vol I came out in like 1997, and I had never seen him before so needless to say I was long overdue. He,s a cool dude and def shows his fans mad love. Here,s a picture me and my brother took with him. I will remember that day for the rest of my life. Thank you Cervantes, Mark Farina, and Doc Martin for making this last new years/ eve one I will always remember. A+++💯🔥✊🏽🤘🏽👍🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

Always had beautiful experiences here at Cerv’s. If you’re looking to support local raves/shows - THIS IS THE PLACE. PERIOD. Have been coming him for over a decade and love every show i have been to here at this establishment! When my gf vends here she crushes it, people show up and show out at Cerv’s. Always love the feeling of connecting with people and seeing great artists performing. A show on “The Other Side” and on the “The Ballroom” will not disappoint! Thanks for continuing to do what you do - to all the staff and locals who support this place! 11/11 vibes 11/11 venue 11/11 staff 11/11 light show’s/production 11/11 local vendors “Eye got soul mushroom to love you!” -Jeremy

Great little small venue. Wonderful atmosphere and an AMAZING patio for some fresh air! Excited to see another show here in the future!

Went to a show there about a week ago. It was great. Staff was amazing. The outdoor smoking area was so cool, I lost a bracelet, They called the next day and had found it. Very honest. I would go there to a show again. went and picked it up. They were so great! I would book a show

One of my favorite venues in Denver. Just has that old school vibe and aesthetic with reasonable drink prices and quality shows pretty much every day of the week! Staff is always great all around

Swervs, as its lovingly referred to, is easily one of the top staples for the music scene in Denver. Partly because they reliably have shows all week and partly because of it's unique layout that includes three stages divided into a the "ball room" and the "other side". The other side added an outdoor stage in the courtyard several years ago and they occasionally have a band play there as well. Sometimes you can get dual concert tickets that allow you to hop back and forth between shows like a mini festival which makes it unique. The only reason for 4 vs 5 stars is how expensive the drinks have gotten lately.

I came to this venue for the Lana Del Rey tribute and it was the best night out I’d ever had! Please bring back DJ Jeffery Lyman and let’s do it again!