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    12 Spirits Tavern

    4.3 (27 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Michael A.

    I had the Plum Anejo, this is by far the best cocktail I have ever had. Scott is an amazing mixologist!! Great experience, great service, will definitely do it again!!!

    Tommy P.

    If you're in Capitol Hill, take time to have a drink in the wonderfully restored comfortable wood and leather ambiance of the 12 Spirits Tavern (located in the carriage house of the Patterson Inn). In particular, I'd recommend the (I know it sounds odd, but it was so good - and interesting - that I came back the next day to have it again) the Cap Hill Carrot (with bourbon, of all things). (My wife favored the Aviator.) Chris Chiari, the gracious owner of the Patterson, will keep you fascinated with all manner of stories and you'll leave thinking of him as a friend. There's something about the spirit of 12 Spirits that gets everyone there talking - we went there two nights and felt like we'd been visiting with friends both times.

    Mojito, Mule, Wine & Lemon Drop

    This was a cool spot! Very small inside, but we were the only four in there for a while so it wasn't too loud. We missed the happy hour, but the drinks were good. We also had pretzel bites and those were tasty! Our server was kind and informative.

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    Whiskey sours - Top notch Old Fashions - Top notch Spotify playlist - Top notch The venue moved from the basement to an another portion of the building but the high quality service and stellar ambiance remains!

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    What an exceptional experience! Happen to be on a ghost tour and the Patterson House was a stop. By happenstance the group decided to walk around the sidewalk to maybe catch a glimpse of where the basement entrance might be and we find a sign for the 12 Spirits Tavern, what luck. Very cool bar and the owner/bartender Chris made my night! The drinks were excellent as well as the stories and ambiance of the place which is why I decided to forgo the rest of my ghost tour and belly up to the bar and hang out with Chris and his adorable New Jersey charm. This Texas girl loved the whole experience, thank you Chris!

    November 2022
    Stacy P.

    What a nice place to have in Capitol Hill!! It's very cozy, in the basement of that old mansion at Penn and 11th (the Patterson Inn for the new folks). Four seats at the bar, and plenty of comfy/cozy chairs throughout. It's very intimate. Nice little app menu, which we'll definitely be back to try! See pics. The bartender was quick with a couple cocktail recommendations, and I'm sure their offerings will grow/change based on experience and interest. They have some inventive stuff on the menu now, and I enjoyed my coffee old fashioned well enough. Overall, nice new place! Would be happy to go back. The entrance is on Pennsylvania, just off 11th. Look for the sign (or the grey door).

    Interior, seating at the chess table.
    Sharan D.

    We hoped to start our date night celebrating at 12 spirit tavern with some drinks and appetizers, we made reservations for 7pm. We arrived 5 minutes prior and were not even acknowledged as we stood at the door. After waiting for a few minutes and having the server walk by us a few times we went to the Bartender who let us know to pick a seat and someone would be with us shortly. We patiently waited for 25 minutes before we walked out. It's a really cool spot, dark and moody, a little intimate. Maybe we'll try again another time.

    The speakeasy vibe of the tavern in the basement of the second most haunted hotel in Colorado. Look for the glow of the open sign.

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    Very cool speak easy vibe. The bartender was creative and it seems like a place that has not been over run yet.

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    What a lovely bar to be at! Very cozy and the drinks are amazing. Great service and love hearing the stories of the haunted mansion!

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    Hell of an old fashioned! Good vibe, solid bar selection. Chris is amazing. Plus, ya know, ghosts!

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    11 months ago

    Love this place. Great service and delicious cocktails that decently priced.. Very cozy little pub.

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    2 years ago

    Extremely rude staff. Place was serving 15 people but made a snide comment when our group entered that it was obvious they were closed? Lol

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    1 year ago

    Beautiful place, awesome drinks! The owner is super fun to talk to and has some great stories about the building! stop by.

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    It's very cozy, in the basement of that old mansion at Penn and 11th (the Patterson Inn for the new folks).

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