50 Best Cocktail Bars near Wheat Ridge

“Was very surprised by the flavor and quality of the food here. We got the hummus, which was full of flavorful and well paired ingredients and seasonings, and the O'sullivans pizza which was a delicious rueben's/thousand ilsand base pizza. Fast service, very friendly staff. No complaints, no notes, will be coming back for those nachos

Kid-friendliness: There is a kids menu“

“We stumbled upon Luke’s by accident and we are so glad that we did! We did not have a reservation, and the restaurant was busy, but that didn’t stop the manager and the bartender from giving us top notch service. They were both incredibly kind and attentive. The food was AMAZING. I rarely clean my plate but I ate every bite. I am pretty picky, so this was a big deal! I would give Luke’s a 20/10. We will definitely be back!“

“chipotle style but with more authenticity. food was dope atmosphere was dope, hell I'm leaving a review! loved it.“

“Place was fresh would deff go again“

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

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

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

“We were very excited to come here for my partner’s birthday because he loves a good espresso martini, but we were disappointed. I had the hazelnut martini and he tried the salt+olive oil martini, and both had very strong bitter, almost soapy flavors to them. They were not very balanced. The atmosphere also isn’t as intimate or cozy as we hoped — it definitely feels like an apartment building lobby. That being said, we will be sure to come again and give it another shot, because we still had a great time and service was awesome. Maybe it was just an off night behind the bar!“

“Celebrated my birthday here! From the host to the bartender and our server, everyone was friendly and attentive. Drinks came out fast, and everything we ordered was great. Price is reasonable as well. Highly recommend!

Make a reservation so that you can have one of their velvet booths.“

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

“Great experience!! Can’t wait to come back and play golf“

“Love this place! Everyone here treats me and my dog like family every time we come in. Such a great atmosphere, drinks and energy. Can't recommend this place enough for coffee or a cocktail. They also have great prosciutto my dog Roux gives this place five stars as well.“

“Middleman is an amazing cocktail bar. We also LOVE the food at Misfit Snack Bar (which is part of Middleman). The burger is always on the menu (and is amazing) and they rotate their menu frequently. The drinks are super unique and inventive. The staff is lovely and they make everyone feel like regulars. They also host really fun events. We recently went near Halloween and they hosted a pumpkin carving contest with fun prizes and swags. Highly recommend!

Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian food options.

Dietary restrictions: They also have good gluten free items on the menu.“

“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!“

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

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

“I have been going to Ballmer Peak on Green Mountain for a while now and have LOVED it, but I went to the second location on Sheridan and Alameda for the first time this evening. They have created a beautiful, warm and inviting space with the same great beverages and excellent staff. I can't recommend a visit enough!“

“Very Cool bar and good people“

“Love this place!! So fun a laid back!“

“Tim's cocktails is a dreamy cozy cocktail date night hot spot. Tim’s also hosts various events, and I’ve had the joy of documenting a charity event, their stunning cocktails, and their joyful team. 10/10 reviews for the crew, their drinks, and speakeasy vibes.“

“Great new place!! Super location knowledgeable staff. Cozy and urban.“

“Sometimes the bar over serves the loudmouths, mostly men, who sit at the end of the bar. This makes them loud and obnoxious with their conversation and questions and not so friendly or comfortable for women. ?

The food is great, but to-go can be iffy. It’s better if you dine in.

I love the manchego burger, deviled eggs, and the hot chxn. I wish the hot chxn sauce was more consistent. Last time it was barely flavored oil when usually it is a yummy spicy-zesty-sweet-oil sauce.

The specialty drinks are seasonally changed out and really well crafted! Those are always a hit and never a miss!! Head bartender slays!!

The bbq was dry and tasted like yesterday’s better choice especially after eating Wayne’s BBQ in Superior.“

“OMG! What a great experience“

“I have only been living in Colorado for 5 months, but this was the best experience I have had going out. The staff was amazing, engaging, and beyond friendly. The food was top-notch, and the atmosphere was fun. I will definitely be going back...again and again. ❤️“

“This place is out of this world!!! Unbelievable fresh seafood, and the fried and fresh oysters were phenomenal! We got there at happy hour and ordered a bunch of stuff, and it was so good, we then ordered dinner too! Stuffed, but not weird greasy cheeseburger stuffed, happy stuffed! Dior was the man too! Super fun to chat with about the food and life in general! I will be running, not walking back to this fine establishment!! Way to go guys, keep up the great work!!“

“Great coffee on Federal. They have a convenient walk up window and friendly staff. Highly recommended!“

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

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

“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.“

“We had a great experience at La Foret. The drinks and the food were amazing! The staff was amazing! The were kind, accommodating, friendly, and funny. We will definitely stop there again when we are in Denver.“

“A million thumbs up! From booking to service to the actual experience, every step of the way was amazing. Thank you so much for making our first group night out in a while memorable!“

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

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

“We had a fantastic time at Poka Loka, and our bartender, Arianna, was a big part of that. She was not only skilled at crafting delicious cocktails but also incredibly friendly and engaging. Arianna's recommendations were spot-on, and she made our visit truly enjoyable. If you're at Poka Loka, definitely look for Arianna behind the bar!“

“Just like Cher's,, people yell your name,,?️kerreoke is popping off,, your bar stool waiting,/and your drinks on it's way¡!!! I just. Love this place!

Parking: Parking in front and back plenty of room; come on down it's a friendly place“

“This place is fantastic, Bowles Ave cocktail was really good. Distiller Brian was really cool, he invited me to take a look at a project they were working on l, and talked a little bit about their process. Highly recommend if you’re in the area to give them a try.

Great Small Craft distillery“

“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.“

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

“This is one of my favorite places in Denver. Get the Froze - trust me. It will become your go to drink. The beet hummus is delicious. There isn't a great view of the mountains, but the atmosphere is still good. Service can sometimes be a bit slow, even when they are adequately staffed, but it's still a great scene and perfect place to bring out of town guests.“

“Cool spot Sushi place is SLOWWWWW and their staff is burnt out and lazy. But overall a cool vibe and the food was ok“

“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.“

“A place I would hang out at“

“Great food and the staff is super friendly!“

“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. ❤️“

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

“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!“

“The bartender Paul is awesome. true Artist“

“Bri and other waitress ( forgot your name my apologies) were fantastic tonight 11/17/24! Both Our cocktails were fantastic. You both were attentive and fantastic! I've always wanted to go to Churchills and with the service we got tonight we'll be back! Thank you ladies!“

“Great, intimate jazz venue. Great beverage selection and food.“

“Love the cozy, airy vibe here; the super friendly and knowledgeable staff; and the creative, flavorful dishes. The pricing is very reasonable, too.

The chicken liver toast ($10) is not only gorgeous, but also delicious and full of different textures. Their Texas toast is made with high-quality heirloom grains, which I also thought was cool.

Popcorn chicken ($10) was fantastic! Juicy inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, but not too crunchy or overbreaded. Highly recommend any of their fried chicken dishes after having that!

The sashimi platter was beautiful and tasted great, but at $26, I’d honestly pass on this next time and get sashimi at a sushi spot.

The dry-aged half duck was sooooooo good! Perfectly cooked and so much flavor, even in the purple lettuce leaves on the side (not sure exactly what they were). It’s the most expensive main at $78, but considering the quality and that it is easily big enough for two, I’d say that’s reasonable. I’d love to try the pork chop char siu next time ($65) — and their wagyu short rib is only $58 (all these are meant to be for two people).“