The Church Nightclub — Restaurant in Denver

First time visiting this venue, generally poor experience. Had a cartridge confiscated. My issue with this, is ive lived in CO for years now and have been to multiple music venues around the state, and anytime there is an outdoor area for smoking, i have never once had an issue with being allowed to freely use vape cartidges on the premises outside. So i therefore, genuinely didnt think there was any issue , or that i was breaking any rules as a result of multiple past music venue experiences both in and outside of denver within CO. Its worth mentioning that they also had zero signage of any sort indicating these guidelines. Seems several other people have had this issue as well. Unfortunate.

If i had known about the rule, i obviously wouldnt have tried to use it. One of the security guys told me in a very (unwarranted) abrasive and patronizing way that this wasnt allowed, and implied i must not be from here if i didnt know this rule. As this was my first time at this venue/ first offense, and my first time hearing of this rule in general, i think a warning would have been more than appropriate given i would have had zero issue with complying and putting it away for the night once knowing, since it was an honest mistake and i didnt have any malicious intention.

Meanwhile i could see and smell several people throughout the rest of the night vaping without being reprimanded. The larger issue here is it seems this rule is not enforced consistently at various venues throughout the state, nor does it seem to be enforced consistently within the venue itself. Signage is harmless and would help to educate people in a preventative sense rather than confiscating peoples belongings after the fact.

For a weekend show- the advertising of this venue was also misleading in that it mentioned multiple music acts occurring at the same time in different rooms, however this was not the case. There was only one performance happening in the main room. Misleading. The crowd was also noticeably very young. As in college age at most. I have heard this from other people in the past as well. Would be nice to see a more diversified age mix of people. At the very least, more than a bunch of kids (who acted like kids) that appear barely of legal drinking age. Other venues of this size in denver seem to draw a more diverse crowd which has a noticeably better feel to the venue vibe. Speaking as someone in my mid-late 20s.

Was looking forward to this venue being of a similar (ish) caliber but Denver version to a couple former favorite Brooklyn venues such as Elsewhere Hall, the good/bad rooms, the Basement, all unique venues also known for creating multiple experiences in different rooms. But i was sadly disappointed due to the inconsistent rule enforcement/ lack of signage, the misadvertisment of music experiences, and the type of crowd that seems to be drawn here, which frankly felt juvenile.

Did i mention that even venues throughout nyc (or other local denver music venues) dont have as rigorous of a security pat down process to get In but are still perfectly safe and more enjoyable? Its excessive. A woman really took her time looking through my tiny purse twice over to memorize its contents. Needs a better system. One could say theyre being super vigilant but they come across as a-holes. Mean while they dont seem to thoroughly check ids, so im confident there was plenty of underage drinking which frankly carries significantly more risk than vaping ever could.

The only part that was enjoyable (however, greatly affected by the factors mentioned above) was the music itself, but the artists (who we got tickets months in advance and stayed downtown overnight to come see) get credit for that. Not the venue.

I think i would only come back for the relevant artists we listen to, if applicable. but frankly the monotonous age range of the crowd was a bit of a turn off. Long story short, this venue absolutely has the potential to be fantastic, but it very much fell short for my first...

Google Review for The Church Nightclub

I visited The Church to see Jody Wisternoff, as I’m a big fan of Anjunadeep. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.

The music was absurdly bass-heavy, completely overpowering the melodies that are the heart of Jody’s music. The venue was also filled with what seemed like a very young crowd—many under 21—who didn’t appear to be there for the artist. It felt more like a generic club night than a gathering of true Anjunafam. The vibe lacked PLUR, and the crowd skewed heavily toward “bros,” which detracted from the atmosphere.

To make matters worse, a girl was clearly wasted drunk, causing a loud and chaotic scene with security (she was carried out). Speaking of security, they were a bit rude on entry - would not joke or laugh when I tried to have fun with them - they also required pat-downs, which I haven’t encountered at other venues in Denver. They also just had an ominous vibe that I couldn’t put my finger on.

Speaking of vibes, the restrooms are ridiculous for a club. All lights fluorescent lights on, no art, looked like the bathroom of a Vietnamese restaurant. Wth don’t they put time into making this better? Taking a bathroom break completely pulls one out of the experience, and it just fundamentally sucked.

On a positive note, the bartenders were friendly, and the drink prices were reasonable. The church itself is also a pretty venue in the main dance hall. However, overall, the night left much to be desired. If you’re looking for a more authentic Anjuna experience, I’d suggest waiting for a different venue.

Maybe I’m just old and maybe it’s just me - honestly, I hope that’s the case. In any event, I can say that won’t be going back to The Church...

This was the absolute worst experience I’ve ever had at a club. Me and my friends, all under 21, went to their NYE event in 2024-2025. It started off well, we were in the basement and having fun, but as soon as we went to the upper level, it all went downhill. We purchased the $35 tickets, and were excited to spend our new years having fun. However, the way the church treated us was terrible. I had a glass of water in my hands, courtesy of the bar downstairs, with huge X’s on my hands, and I get stopped by two of the church’s employees, a young man and a young woman. They roughly grabbed me and yelled at me that I need to leave. When I asked them why, they said “we have numerous reports.” I asked them of what, as I was completely sober, and they refused to answer my question. I had assumed they mistook the drink in my hands for a real drink, so I clarified that it was just water. They insisted I still needed to leave. My friends backed me up and said “it’s just water, we got it from the bar downstairs” to which the employees replied “so then you can leave with him.” We were forcefully led outside and they refused to talk to us about WHY. I called a couple days later to attempt to gain some understanding or to receive a refund, and no one picked up the phone. I left a message, and did not hear back. The way they handled the situation was so poor and terrible customer service. I am very unhappy, and I will not be attending the church again. Just learn from my experience and be cautious of your drink, even if it is just water. We spent 45 minutes there and were kicked out before 11:45. Terrible experience and I’m so disappointed in how...