50 Best Cocktail Bars in Denver

“Fantastic dining experience. Worth the trip every time!“

“Place was fresh would deff go again“

“Great vibe, amazing cocktails, fabulous bartenders (looking at you, Hayden).“

“Rhianna and the rest of the staff are awesome !!!“

“wow wow wow!!! this place is so amazing. i wish i could gatekeep but i cant keep the public from such a gem. The host, Kaleigh, was so helpful and quick. The bartenders!! Don’t get me started!!! I’ve never had service and food so amazing. Shout out to Scott, Ashley, and Kasia!!! For real you guys are setting the standard“

“The bartender Paul is awesome. true Artist“

“Great Food and friendly staff!“

“Janet was a fun, attentive and professional server! The whole staff was accommodating. Our group had a great time!“

“Best ramen EVER! We stumbled upon Uncle over a decade ago, and since then anytime we’re in CO we come for dinner. The spicy chicken ramen is hands down the best, love all of the bao buns, eggplant is my favorite, but can’t go wrong with crab or pork belly ones either. We’ve never had anything bad, service is always great too! Be sure to make a reservation.“

“Just spent the evening here and the bartenders and service were amazing The doorman was a pleasure. Once we got in the team greater us and were attentive and kind the whole night. Love the hotdogs and snacks! From basic beers and well cocktails to craft cocktails and wine, this place is amazing. I’ll be bringing my family and friends regularly.“

“Amazing location, great food and drink. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.“

“We went for a date night and couldn't have been more pleased! The staff was friendly and super knowledgeable. We opted for the walk with us option so the chefs could take the reigns and it did not disappoint. The wagyu was melt in your mouth, cod was delicious, pave, liver mousse, all such great complimentary flavors throughout the courses all the way to the end with the miso ice cream. Highly recommend when you want to splurge, great atmosphere, phenomenal food!“

“Great Charcuterie Boards, and an excellent Espresso Martini. Angela Neri, the owner, pays keen attention to detail.“

“Mojo taco… delicious… patio was great“

“What could've been a hiccup turned into the highlight of our evening. The lounge lost our reservation, so we were seated at the bar, and it worked out even better than a table. Derrick, our bartender, was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without hovering. Cocktails were beautifully balanced, the food was genuinely tasty, and being side-by-side made sharing and conversation easy. Five stars all around.“

“Best hidden gem in Denver. Amazing people, great drinks, beautiful space and major supporters of the local arts scene. Top go-to.“

“omg, you have to find this place. text ahead to make reservations. the hostesses and our sever Liam were great. Liam recommended the perfect drink for me. just tell him what you're in the mood for, and he'll zero in on a perfect drink. You sure feel like you're in the 20s and doing something you shouldn't be doing when trying to find the place to walking down the dingy halls to the bar itself. Worth it. Great for date night. Note: just do what you're told, have patience, and a have a great time.“

“Held a 70’s themed baby shower here last weekend and it was perfect!! This place is so chic and the staff was amazing. Drinks and food were on point. We had so much fun!“

“The music was perfect for the sunset happening. Cool deep house you may hear at Anjunadeep open air concerts. Highly recommend!“

“We had such a nice time for our office holiday gathering. Great service, fun atmosphere and tasty unique small plates.“

“Improper City is one of the few places that actually have a non alcoholic on tap along with local non alcoholic beers. Great place to enjoy the nice weather as one of best patios in Rino.“

“Place was amazing and such a great atmosphere!!“

“The turkey sandwich lack of taste. I couldn't find any sauce. Also rather than the tortilla chips, could've be fries which match better in my opinion.
A little surprise was a hair over the tortillas.
I'm glad I was wearing glasses. A good habit if you're in a public place like Denver Airport.
Maybe a full hair protection would avoid that embarrassment.“

“My favorite coffee shop in Denver. Can't wait to go back!“

“The best tiki bar in Denver, best Mai Tai, classic decor, good food, but hey I may be biased.“

“Amazing food and drinks. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable !We will definitely be going back!“

“Ate lunch there last Monday. We are from out of town and picked Steuben's out of a guide book. The food was outstanding. The service was fast and friendly. We felt welcome and well fed when we left.“

“It is a fairly different concept for ordering and seating so just be prepared. It would probably move quicker if the food sucked but it’s amazing and that’s why there is a crowd. It’s worth it and the food does come out pretty fast. The pricing was fantastic for the value as well.“

“Last night we went here and it was awesome! We opted to do the equivalent of the chef‘s table, and let them decide what to bring, and when. It was absolutely amazing and delicious! Definitely creative. The drinks were phenomenal as well. Our favorites were the Hamachi, the off the menu salmon, tartare, the mushroom Ramen soup and the foie gras. ❤️“

“Awesome place to try out if you are ever in town“

“Be aware they are now charging a “service charge”. It’s was not noted on the menu nor did the server inform us of the charge. The only reason I found out is I requested a printed receipt. The receipt recommended an additional tip be between 2-7% on top of the charge. Yet when I paid the machine prompted an additional 15 or 18% tip so I tipped 18 even tho our service was bad cuz I use to be a server. The unfortunate part is I didn’t look at the receipt for over a week after I visited. I’m very disappointed that I’m being charged a “service fee” and at no time was it ever brought to my attention that this is a new thing.“

“Excellent food! The service was amazing and fast. We will definitely come back.“

“You guys charged my card NINE times tonight for my one bill, turning my $37 bill until $333 and now won’t answer your phone. Your bartenders were taking shots at the bar, which I usually don’t care about but now I can see they can’t handle their booze. 20% gratuity was included on my bill before I checked out, assuming now the bartenders are now getting that 20% of the $333.“

“This place is amazing starting from the incredible experience with Robin whom went above and beyond to Coordinate an amazing event. Meegan and Orlando were so incredibly personable! I enjoyed the atmosphere, the food was great. I got to meet the awesome serving team and head chef, everyone was kind and made sure to check on us. I watched all the staff work together to make sure our food for a party of 40 was delivered quickly. I appreciate you all for everything you did to make it a successful event and for the hard work everyone puts in here. From our team to yours cheers🥂!“

“The food is so yummy!! The staff incredible!! We will definitely be back“

“I was surprised with dinner for my Birthday, and you did not disappoint! Not only was everything we tried ( I'm seriously going to dream about the harissa eggplant fries) but the attention to detail and the fresh flavors were out of this world! Additionally, special attention was paid to our food allergies and It was a huge weight off our shoulders to not have to worry about that! We will definitely be back and I highly recommend it! We had the harissa eggplant fries, the pork cheeks, the Lebanese garlic dip, the spanakopita, the carne paella, and kept everything off with the chocolate torte! phenomenal food and staff!“

“We only had one night in Denver and are so glad we went here. It’s an intimate space with a great vibe. The food is at once familiar and comforting but also innovative and fresh. We loved the pierogis and polenta in particular, and also the golden borscht and lamb ribs. Cocktails were also standouts. The service was professional but fun, and the staff is awesome. Highly recommend for small groups!“

“Great food and service. Food was thoughtful and beautiful and delicious. JJ took great care of us. Place is good looking with good food!“

“Love this historic spot... and, one of my favorite burgers in Denver. great for sports especially DU hockey and they have ca solid menu. Check it out!“

“The cocktail bar was dark and cozy“

“This place is all the things that you think you want in a local establishment: nicely priced food, wine, and neighborhood atmosphere. Plus they are dawg friendly ♥️. Yeah. You should go.“

“Great atmosphere and drinks!“

“The service was great. Shaina was knowledgeable and had suggestions and accommodations for those with nut allergies, lactose intolerance, and vegetarians all of which were in our party.
The horchata was a 11/10!! it was not like Horchata I’ve ever had. It was made with coconut milk or cream and toasted coconut on top. The second one we got had rum in it and we should not have done that. It’s way better without the rum.
Papaya/mango app 8/10
Burrata & corn with plantain chips 10/10
Coconut rice 7/10
Tomato & avocado salad-6/10. The tomatoes themselves were perfectly ripe and delicious. The avocado purée was lacking
Papas(loaded fingerlings)-7.5/10
We were cruising along great, and then the entrées came. Four of us ordered the picanha with the chimichurri sauce. And all four of us were highly disappointed. I would give it a 3/10. The french fries that came with it 9/10. Garlic aioli-6/10 tasted too much like mayonnaise
The chimichurri sauce 7.5/10
The picanha 1/10. It was so grisly and hard to cut and hard too chew, that after sawing off three bites I was too frustrated and disappointed to eat anymore. For $50, this should have been at least a 7/10.
I would go back for the horchata and apps and shareable, but not for the entrees.“

“Good, almost great. The food is good but isn't very authentic and seems to lean heavily on salt and sugar to make it tasty. Having Chinese characters/Pinyin on the menu (where I was the only Chinese person in the entire restaurant) feels like the food should be authentic. Also, serving rice in a takeout container feels a little offensive given the sacredness of rice as the foundation of a Chinese meal.
However, the spice is nice and the flavors pop well if you're not expecting truly authentic flavors and are used to Westernized cuisine. Definitely above average for Asian food in Denver, but I'd recommend South Federal/Broomfield/Aurora for better and less expensive Asian food.
For the price and all the added service fees, I would have expected full service and food served in non-plastic dishes. It's a nice way to try some dishes without venturing out too far.“

“Cool DJ, huge patio, billiards next door.“

“Absolute Must Try ! Amazing Bloody Mary , I had the “Stairway To Heaven “ Bloody Mary” & Huevos Rancheros …. Great Food & Great Service. Definitely will return ‼️ I couldn’t add pics but I did put them in the comments 😊“

“American Bonded is so much fun. Really hip, multicultural atmosphere, too. We love when they have Slay & Stinson and other cool bands playing on the open air roof. The stars and city view totally rock.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing view of the city. Cocktails are on point and the food was delectable. 10/10 would both recommend and will definitely return the next time I’m in Denver.“

“Such a great happy hour!!!“

“Overall the restaurant is wonderful, the food is very tasty. We arrived on our way to a concert at Coors Field and it was extremely busy. Our waitress did a good job trying to keep up with everyone but it seemed like at times we sat for quite a while. They comped us a salsa trio and that was nice. We would definitely go back as the staff were friendly and the food was really good!“