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About Russell's Smokehouse
Note: Russell's Smokehouse historically offered private-dining spaces, including Back Bar and the larger Back Bar + Middle Bar, designed for intimate gatherings and private events in the heart of Denver. The venue has undergone changes since 2022, with plans to repurpose the space. This page provides a comprehensive overview of event spaces formerly associated with Russell's Smokehouse, along with current alternatives nearby to help you plan private dining, weddings, or corporate gatherings in the area. If you’re seeking similar private-dining experiences, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels, restaurants, parking options, and transit details to help you secure your seats and plan with ease.
Venue location: 1422 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202. The area is adjacent to Larimer Square, with convenient access to RTD and the 16th Street FreeRide. Nearby parking options include 1510 Market Street Parking, Acme Lot, 1430 14th Street, LAZ Parking, Firehouse Lot, and SP+ Parking at 1501 Blake Street. For lodging, The Crawford Hotel at Union Station and Kimpton Hotel Born are the closest major hotels. When planning a private event, consider secure arrangements for private spaces that were formerly known as Back Bar and Middle Bar. To explore current venues offering comparable private-dining experiences, we can connect you with partners who provide private event spaces, catering, and experiential dining.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1422 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202.
- Venue type: restaurant with private dining spaces (Back Bar and a larger private area known as Back Bar + Middle Bar) used for events.
- Seating capacity: Back Bar seats 30 (standing 30); Back Bar + Middle Bar seats 65 (standing 65).
- Parking: near Larimer Square with options such as 1510 Market Street Parking, Acme Lot, 1430 14th Street, LAZ Parking, Firehouse Lot, and SP+ Parking at 1501 Blake Street.
- Transit: served by Denver RTD; 16th Street FreeRide runs along the 16th Street Mall from Union Station to Civic Center Station with stops near Larimer Square.
- Nearby hotels: The Crawford Hotel at Union Station (1701 Wynkoop St) and Kimpton Hotel Born (1600 Wewatta St) are the closest major hotels.
- Notable events hosted: private-dining events and private-room bookings (e.g., Back Bar & Middle Bar private spaces); weddings and private gatherings have been listed as uses in venue listings.
- Renamed/demolished: Russell's Smokehouse closed in 2022; the space was slated to be repurposed as Baby D's in 2024, effectively replacing Russell's Smokehouse with a new concept.