19-Year-Old Launches Broken Bow Country Music Bar in Denver

New venue aims to revive Americana nostalgia through live music, dancing, and retail.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:09pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration composed of striking black silhouettes against a warm, earthy color palette, conceptually representing the vintage country music aesthetic of the new Broken Bow bar.The new Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall aims to revive the spirit of classic country music venues through its bold, graphic design and focus on emerging Americana artists.Denver Today

Colton Patterson, a 19-year-old Denver resident, is opening a new country music bar and dance hall called Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall. The venue, which takes over a former distillery tasting room, will feature live performances from artists Patterson has collaborated with through his popular Broken Bow Instagram page and clothing line. While Patterson won't be involved in day-to-day operations, the bar is funded and run by HB Hospitality, which owns other bars in Denver.

Why it matters

The new Broken Bow bar represents an ambitious expansion of Patterson's Americana-focused online brand into a physical space, allowing him to build a community around his passion for traditional country music and culture. In a city with a thriving country music scene, Broken Bow aims to offer a unique experience that celebrates vintage Americana aesthetics and emerging artists.

The details

Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall will feature a dancefloor, food, drinks, and a retail component selling Broken Bow's original apparel and merchandise. The venue is inspired by classic country music halls like Denver's Grizzly Rose and Austin's Broken Spoke. While Patterson won't be involved in daily operations, the bar is funded and run by HB Hospitality, which owns other bars in Denver's LoDo and RiNo neighborhoods.

  • Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall debuts this weekend (April 3-5, 2026) for a preview before opening more regular hours.
  • Patterson started the Broken Bow Instagram page in 2023.

The players

Colton Patterson

A 19-year-old Denver resident who founded the Broken Bow Instagram page and clothing line, and is opening the new Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall venue.

HB Hospitality

The company funding and running the operations of the new Broken Bow bar. HB Hospitality owns other bars in Denver's LoDo and RiNo neighborhoods, including El Patio/Con Safos and Jaguar Room.

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What they’re saying

“Really what we always post about in the main thing is just the great places and people and cultures of America.”

— Colton Patterson, Founder, Broken Bow

“This is the next step and to me there's no doubt in my mind it's the right thing to do.”

— Colton Patterson, Founder, Broken Bow

What’s next

Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall will host a preview weekend April 3-5, 2026 with free admission and RSVP recommended. The venue will then open more regular hours, featuring all-ages nights that Patterson and his peers can attend.

The takeaway

At just 19 years old, Colton Patterson is ambitiously expanding his Broken Bow Americana brand from an online community to a physical country music venue in Denver. This bold move reflects Patterson's passion for reviving nostalgic elements of traditional country culture and providing a platform for emerging artists.