30 Best Cocktail Bars near Niwot

“incredible staff, incredible drinks, and incredible music! this is a local gem!!“

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

“Absolutely love this place! I recommend it to everyone! The bartender and manager are awesome - they know me and my friends (and my doggo!) by first name. It's always so welcoming and fun to visit. I just had a delicious off the menu rum drink the bartender whipped up for me :)“

“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“

“Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. We were very eager to come try this boulder location, it did not disappoint. The sweet potato is reasonably to come all on its own. We also had the agua chile, the coconut ceviche which is what dreams are made from, the pork and ribeye tacos.

My only critique is that tequila list is not made to be read in a dilly lit restaurant 😆“

“We went here last night and while we have been to Frasca many times before, this time was the best. Everything from the service to the wine pairings to the food was fantastic. It was one of the best meals I have ever had. I cannot recommend this place enough.“

“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“

“The ambiance was great here, very dark dimly lit cozy space that felt like a dinner party. They only serve small tapas now, we tried a lot of them. The Arroz was the best. The carne was good, same with the broccolini, and the patatas. The only dish I was disappointed in was the seared tuna. It was super tough, could barely cut or chew it. The flan was delicious! Service was excellent“

“Great food and good service! The avocado toast was great and the pancake tower was delicious. Overall a wonderful experience. Server was incredibly nice.

Kid-friendliness: You get a keepsake if you do the whole tea experience thing“

“We stopped into Nora’s this evening and we’re so so pleased! The atmosphere was wonderful but the highlight was the bartender, Dave! Watching him craft his cocktails was a fun experience!!“

“This restaurant is perfectly named. My brunch was delicious! The staff was wonderful and extremely accommodating, and friendly. I strongly recommend trying the lavender vanilla latte. We will definitely be back!“

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

“Delicious! I dined alone and thoroughly enjoyed my dinner with a couple glasses of prosecco! Spaghetti and meatballs- classic It’s how I judge an Italian restaurant; if I don’t like their sauce I won’t be back. No worries! Perfect pasta and sauce! Tender delicious meatballs! Tiramisu (that I didn’t have room for) rounded out my meal. I recommend Carciofi and when I’m in Colorado again, I’d like to dine here again! Chi mangia bene!“

“Great Service! Great Ambiance! Great Food! Overall Great Restaurant!“

“We’ve performed in so many venues over the years, and Velvet Elk is top notch. Their system is excellent and the room sounds amazing - sound Engineer, Aaron, dialed in the room and stage sound perfectly. The food is delicious and most importantly, the people there are super friendly. Boulder is lucky to have this place!“

“Good variety and very friendly staff.“

“Amazing ribs, brisket, and innovative locavore veggie dishes-- a must for a Pearl Street lunch or dinner. Relaxed and fun environment, careful service and exceptionally delicious American cuisine!“

“Fresh, delicious and beautiful food. Super smiley and friendly staff. Love this place“

“The restaurant is nestled in a charming, vintage neighborhood in Longmont. They even off valet parking. The owner of the restaurant himself, took the time to make sure we were comfortable while we were waiting for our table.. He even took us there when it was ready.!He suggested the tiki seating area in the outdoor patio. It seats six, so we were joined by two other couples. The conversation was lively and interesting. My fiancée ordered the tuna fish sandwich and I had the beet salad, both were tasty! The sun had gone down by now and the subdued lighting added a new level of ambience.. We capped off the night with the citrus cake and coffee. The service was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be going back there again!“

“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!“

“Large party of 10 had dinner on 4/5/25 and all of our meals and tapas were excellent. Restaurant is not too loud which is nice. Friendly servers. Bar service a bit slow, but drinks were very good. Ample parking which is tough in Boulder. Definitely recommend!“

“The best Tapas! Tasty cocktails.“

“Great service, great food and drinks, amazing hospitality from everyone there. 10/10 definitely recommend.“

“This place is a life changer! I didn’t know much about different chiropractor options till I went here, It’s not the normal crack and pop and this place will truly align your body & energy. Worth every cent to change your life and body!“

“Found my new favorite Mexican restaurant close to home- Food was delicious & service was great- Friendly staff“

“Beautiful space with 8 different restaurants/cuisines and 2 full service bars and plenty of seating and has 2 floors + a rooftop with views of the mountains and heaters all around so you won’t get too cold, it’s the perfect place to go with a group of friends when you can’t agree on one place to eat and everyone can just order whatever they want, we loved lounging on the rooftop at sunset time!“

“The owner is lovely. She provides amazing food, in a lovely atmosphere. Try the monthly blind tasting. It’s a new menu every time. We will definitely be back!!“

“Really fun experience! Great staff and food“

“Just had dinner with family & everything was incredible. The decor is interesting, there’s tons to look at. Even the mismatched and kitschy dinnerware. We enjoyed the jalapeño poppers, fried pickles and okra. The cauliflower tacos, brisket sandwich, steak mac and cheese and beyond burger were all made perfect and came out hot and quick. They even split my nieces’ mac in separate bowls without us asking. Our server, AJ, was friendly and timely! Thanks for the good time Waterloo 🫶!“

“We went to acreage on a whim this Sunday to find some good cider. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in at how open and welcoming it was. There was plenty of room the staff was friendly despite being busy with a 2 hour wait. We were able to find a seat at the bar avoid any wait and try a couple flights and have some food and then we spent some time taking in the sunset and relaxing with a delicious cider and Old Fashioned (highly recommend thank you to the bartender with the moon tats on his arm!) on the hammock. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves but how could you not with those incredible mountain view.“