15 Best Cocktail Bars in Boulder

“The beef taco was perhaps the best I've ever had (whereas normally I'd say the best is a cabeza taco commonly found at food trucks in Mexico or LA). The raw tuna tostada was likewise the best tostada I've ever had.

My only gripe is that there were no spicy hot things we had. Chile oil was clearly used on the sweet potato dish, but it was pretty mild.

Even so, everything was absolutely delicious and well worth the splurge. We'll be back for sure.“

“We walked in and the bartender was super welcoming. We learned a lot while getting great service. Definitely would recommend!“

“Last Sunday a few friends and I went to Boulder for the first time. We were told this bar was great and decided to come in. It was truly one of the best experiences we have had. Andy made the experience such a blast, he is exceptional with his craft. Thanks Andy for the good time and laughs! (I think we are good on Tequila for a while) Thanks again. Alex Zach Hodan Jessica“

“Wonderful food. Exceptional wine and service! Every bite was worth savoring. Food is highly creative in technique without ever being weird or challenging. Portions were spot on, we left feeling very satisfied. The flavors were smart, sensible and approachable. Ida was very knowledgeable and friendly. The wine pairings were some of the best we've experienced. Kudos to the Frasca team for creating something exceptional for the boulder community.“

“The fact that they have live jazz bands, then play actual jazz vinyl in between sets, is just amazing! But they're food? Well, let's just say that their Crabby Pattie is better than Bikini Bottom's 😋 And, their cozy environment makes it just right“

“sam is amazing and has checked in on us multiple times and we are having great service!“

“For experiencing a taste of authentic Mexican food, don't miss Mojo taqueria in Boulder or Lyons. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the ambience is so cozy! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience with our family!“

“My husband and I had an after dinner party here for about 30 people after our wedding. Service was AMAZING. The food was provided by The Post. We had multiple guests say it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. The cocktails were amazing, in fact I’m still thinking about that amazing espresso martini and I know our guests are too. I wish I could give this place 100 stars. We live out of state and correspondence planning the event was amazing too. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Checking in with a collection of my experiences -- all of which have been resoundingly positive. I especially enjoy some of the appetizers and the happy hour menu, with the Brussel Sprouts & Hummus (pictured) and Calamari coming to mind. For my taste it's the perfect balance between comfort food and upscale, you can tell the menu has been well thought out and that the food items are designed to be a little more interesting and tasty than cut-and-paste bar food, while at the same time the vibe isn't overly pretentious. I think there's something to be said for knowing your lane and not pretending to be something you're not -- and Ironwood Grill does that perfectly. I always feel welcomed, I always feel relaxed, and I never leave hungry. I spent my 50th birthday and myself and all my guests (of which there were many) were well attended to and taken care of. I will continue to be back again and again and feel great about supporting this locally run enterprise.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my food at mister oso! The location is great and right across the street from campus. The service was thorough and fast. Roz was my server and she was very attentive and kind. The margaritas were amazing and the birria tacos were delish! Will definitely be back!“

“Good variety and very friendly staff.“

“The Pork Belly Benny's were absolutely fire! I grew up in the south and not sure I've had a better side of grits! 11/10 will eat there again!“

“The best Tapas! Tasty cocktails.“

“We were there on Monday, 7/13/26. There were 3 of us including a vegetarian who eats seafood. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the happy hour menu. The service was delightful, friendly, and efficient. It was warm and we received plenty of water. The wine list was excellent featuring plenty of delicious Spanish wines. The menu was extensive with lots of tapas selections and mains too. We had a selection of tapas including mushrooms, calamari, the house-made linguini noodles (we got one order, devoured it and ordered another), and shared the paella. We wrapped it up with the almond torte for dessert. It was all fabulous!“

“It has a main floor and a terrace. All the restaurants are located at the main level and bars are located in both floors. Unfortunately the terrace view is of the street parking and a building. Several options including, Mediterranean, Italian, Japanese and American. It seems a good place to go if you are in a group and people is craving different things.“