50 Best Cocktail Bars in Denver

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

“Place was fresh would deff go again“

“Need a date spot where you can talk about books and music you love? How about a quiet, beautiful nook to have a heart to heart with your bestie? You can even bring your whole family and friends to host a baby shower— like I maybe did. 😄 This place is so welcoming and cozy, truly unique for a space in Denver. Named after a cute corner of Brooklyn, Fort Greene bar has the NY charm. Hands down favorite bar in the city. ❤️“

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

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

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

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

“I love everything about this place - great vibes, service, music - my only complaint is the oyster shucking - they do not separate the meat from the shell, and they place them on the ice in a way that the brine all falls out. Oysters are always fresh oysters thou“

“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.“

“Welton Room and Monkey Bar at Welton Room are attached and operated by the same people. We started with a nice greeting from staffs at Monkey Bar. They have limited seating specialize in Espresso Martinis. The limited seating is more personal and very comfortable with a good lighting. We ordered a couple of Espresso Martinis. All cocktails were delicious and worth the hype.
At Welton Room, we tried their beignets which are too die for! Absolutely amazing and super delicious! Wonderful experience and highly recommend because of the stellar service received and amazing food and cocktails.“

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

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

“Gorgeous place with amazing drinks and top-notch service!“

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

“Great product. Nice people. My extremely discerning guests have confirmed that the ease of serving this Classic Manhattan has not compromised its quality. I keep this product on hand to welcome unexpected guests and to offer a quality cocktail at impromptu gatherings.“

“My wife and I had an absolute blast last night. The golf simulator was a lot of fun with a ton of options for play. The pool was free and the drinks were great.“

“Best bar. Great drinks. Great staff. All around amazing place.“

“My DU student and I recommend everything! The food is amazing (I recommend the eggplant Ragu), the price is right, and the family that owns and works are lovely and want everyone to be happy and to enjoy their food. It’s amazing!“

“Excellent food and service! Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸“

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

“Wonderful spot. Great drinks & food, people are wonderful who work there“

“we had such an amazing experience for Mother's day brunch. We look forward to returning for dinner.“

“This is by far my favorite place to go with my gal pals or bring out of town visitors. James the bartender always provides extraordinary customer service and delicious cocktails. The views are great. The vibes are on point. And even though seating can be hard to find, standing is so worth it to experience this rooftop.“

“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🥂!“

“Bartenders are more commonly known for their mixology here, and it’s easy to see why. This isn’t your typical bar—it’s a place where grown folks come to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails made the way they’re meant to be. Every drink had its own special touch, and you can tell the bartenders take pride in their craft.

The atmosphere is perfect for a date, with a relaxed setting that’s quiet enough for conversation. The personal attention and attentive service make the experience feel even more welcoming. If you’re looking for quality cocktails over a loud party scene, this is definitely a place worth visiting.“

“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!“

“Very Cool bar and good people“

“We tried 3 of the desserts, steak and 4 appetizers. Everything was phenomenal and we can't wait to go back!“

“Excellent food!! Friendly service!!!“

“Love, love, love. We didn't try the food but maybe later. The service is amazing. I love the ideas from the mixoligist Roy. Thank you so much for your creativity. I appreciate the creativity. The ambiance is comfortable, cozy, welcoming... I hear the food is awesome. Oh my cheese amazing.“

“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.“

“We came here after dinner and was sat promptly. This is inside a hotel near the stadium and so there is some street parking and garages around.

Very cute inside, lounge and bar seating and easy to chat. Loved the decor and their pearl like chandelier.

I ordered the Bump & Bong and my husband ordered thr Cliffside in Sorrento. We also ordered thr Rice appetizer (Crispy Rice). Everything was delicious and we had a good time even though we weren't there for very long. Service was quick and friendly.

Would definitely recommend.“

“My friend Ava and I had much time to loiter and we decided that Tapas Sky Bar was the place to be. Our bartender Andy was an absolute joy to be served by. His drinks, top tier, his service 10/10, our story times and fun chats, even better. While we don’t know the manager John very well, he has a bright energy and a great smile. Guaranteed will be coming back whenever I’m in DIA, no matter what terminal I am in.“

“Beautiful open space, great for large groups with lots of couches and views and a large bar. Only downside is no sound absorbing walls/floors/ceiling and the large main room gets quite loud. The smaller west room is quieter with ample seating and a cozy fireplace.“

“The bartender Paul is awesome. true Artist“

“Amazing cocktail experience! Fun cool local spot. Smoky drink had a great presentation - came in a little lantern!“

“We had a great time at BearLeek. We booked at the chefs counter so had a fabulous view of the kitchen. All the staff were so lovely and made great recommendations. The food was so delicious and so were the cocktails and mocktails we had. We will def be back on our next trip to Denver.“

“So much fun! With the best service to the decor this place did not miss … and they validate your garage parking Special shoutout to The manager Savannah who was soooo friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Along with Sidney our bartender Noe our server 10/10 Must check out!“

“One of my favorite restaurants in Denver!! Highly recommend it!“

“Ryan and I met up with a few of our friends here tonight FINALLY. I had been wanting to come and try this place for a long time. And it did not disappoint.
The drinks were beautiful and delicious in every way.
Fun pretty themed cocktails and right now it is all set up for spooky season. What I was even more impressed with was the amazing people working behind the bar. They really took care of all of the people there and definitely have a close community that they care about as we watched some of the interactions happening around us. A lot of heart and soul into this special spot on Broadway. I can't wait to come back again soon with Ryan and our friends!
Sometimes I get real anxious at bars and I get nervous to even order. But it was the opposite here. We were welcomed with open arms and treated with so much kindness. Special shout out to Sam, Elaina, Paul!“

“I reserved a seat at the bar! The place was fancy and beautiful. The jazz band was amazing and really classy. David’s group was inspiring, and the piano player blew me away with cool chords and original songs. The service was awesome, and the drinks were top-notch. Great place! 🎹“

“I’m a big fan of neighborhood bars, and this one is definitely a keeper! The atmosphere is great, and the drinks are all so unique. It’s a small spot, but it feels super cozy. And the Italian sub hot dog… it’s absolutely delicious.“

“Great Food and friendly staff!“

“Came into town just for the tour. Michael led us through and did a fantastic job. I love hearing the back story. Stranahan's is one of the Originals. American single malt is where it's at. The whiskey is S-tier. Plus you get a cool shot glass/cup with each bottle as an homage to the cowboy days. If you get the time and have an opportunity do not hesitate to make the trip. I did. Came from Chicago on my way back home to Texas. Walked away with a new appreciation for this company.“

“We came in Friday night for a birthday dinner, and received the best service I have ever received from sommelier Dory! Every bite of food that touched our table was perfection, and we had the best dirty martinis we’ve ever had.

I wish I could give it ten stars!!!“

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

“Kenny was amazing! Great convo, solid recommendations a real class act. Thank you! Great happy hour specials!“

“OMG! What a great experience“

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

“sylvia the owner knows mexican food better than all of colorado, with a mezcal bar that is not easy to find - this place is great for tourists and native mexicans will agree - adelita's is the best food and best bar menu in all of denver, plus the owner is a really great friend to my community and has donated a lot of food to support my loved ones networks . I recommend this restaurant for it's flawless history, the atmosphere, and the large authentic menu which can be previewed online“