Game Day: Two Baker Bars to Know Before the Nuggets Are Back

Nothing's on at home for the next few days, so this is a good week to figure out where you're watching the next one. We're sticking to Baker, where two bars on South Broadway sit close enough that you could pick one at halftime.

Both are open till 2am every night per Google, which matters when a 7pm tip turns into overtime. The big difference is when they open, and that changes which one works for weekend daytime games.

The bars

Sobo 151 Bar & Grill

151 S Broadway. Our listing says the space feels lived-in without being grimy, with pool tables, decent TVs for games, and bartenders who remember your order. The tags fill in the rest: dive bar, burgers, pool tables, cash-friendly, neighborhood spot. Google puts it at the $ price level.

It's rated 4.6 stars on Google from 1053 reviews (as of 2026-05-02). That's a lot of reviews for a dive, which says people keep coming back.

Hours per Google (these can change): Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Friday 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM. The 11am weekend opening makes it the pick for early games.

Players Pub

8 S Broadway, right up the street. Our directory tags it as a sports bar, plus neighborhood bar, local beer, casual hangout and affordable. Google lists it at $$.

It's rated 4.5 stars on Google from 249 reviews (as of 2026-05-02).

Hours per Google (subject to change): 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM Monday through Saturday, and 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM on Sunday. So it's a night spot six days a week, then opens early on Sunday. Weeknight 7pm games are fine here if you're not trying to grab a table hours ahead. A Saturday afternoon game is not happening at Players, so head to Sobo for that.

Before the next game

Here's what's on our events calendar at Ball Arena:

• Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns, Monday, November 16, 7pm
• Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics, Wednesday, November 18, 7pm
• Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, November 19, 7pm
• Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets, Friday, November 20, 8pm

All four are weeknight evening starts, so both bars are open with time to spare (Players opens at 6:00 PM, Sobo at 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and noon Friday). Celtics on a Wednesday is the one I'd expect to fill up first, so show up early if you want a good view of a TV.

Four games in five nights is a lot of Ball Arena. If you'd rather catch one in person, check the events calendar, and our guides cover other neighborhoods if Baker isn't on your way home.