Fun quiet bar serving up some awesome cocktails. Connected to a hotel in a super sweet old cap hill building. Great patio, undiscovered---come find it!! Look up portals to hell season 2 episode 7 Patterson mansion for some entertainment on the haunting of the mansion! read more

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This place is a very specific experience. The building is gorgeous, so you know absolutely nothing to criticize there. It's an old mansion, very well maintained, very interesting history. Now the big draw is if you are into ghosts. If you like ghosts or the paranormal or creepy stuff or whatever you're gonna love this place. And I don't wanna like give the wrong impression of the vibe, it's just a regal building, it's not overplaying the haunted thing. But the real draw is talking to the staff about the haunting things that have happened, which they are very enthusiastic to do. The drink menu is fine, but nothing special. read more

12 Spirits Tavern is great! I come here a decent amount of times. It used to be in the basement of the Patterson Inn, which is known for its hauntings. Now it's in a different area of the hotel. It has a cute charm with a small outdoor patio. Located in Cap Hill, parking can be tricky but street parking is bountiful. I live close enough so I usually walk. The drinks are nice. I would say their specialty is old-fashioneds and whiskey drinks. The coffee old-fashioned is a delight. Probably best to stick to old-fashioned, as when I tried the lychee martini, it was a little underwhelming and lacked enough lychee flavor. The drinks are nicely priced at $12, though there may be a service fee or something of the sort as the end cost seems to be higher than calculated not including tip. Though, it's not too terrible. I believe the usual bartender is the owner. He's a nice, chatty guy who seems to actually care about his customer's satisfaction. 12 Spirits is a cute little spot in Cap Hill that I'll always come to. read more

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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!!! read more

12 Spirits Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

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. read more

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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. read more

12 Spirits Tavern - Mojito, Mule, Wine & Lemon Drop - Pubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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! read more

12 Spirits Tavern - Table - Pubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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). read more

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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! read more

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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!

The experience at 12 spirits had potential but missed the mark. We went on what felt like the coldest night possible and not knowing what to expect from this establishment, we made the mistake of thinking there would be parking. There is no parking available. There is street parking but it was completely full for several blocks in every direction on a Friday night. We ended up finding parking about a quarter mile away. It was paid parking but not terribly expensive for after 6 pm. It took a while to find the correct entrance but we finally found it after picking several wrong doors. There was a sandwich board with an arrow to help us find the entrance. They try to give directions on the website, but it was not intuitive. We had made reservations online but it didn't really seem to matter because there was no hostess stand or anyone to greet us when we entered. The tiny tavern has just a few tables and a small bar. We stood in the cold entrance for some time with then walked around aimlessly looking for someone to help us with no avail. We stood at the bar for some time and didn't get an acknowledgement of our existence. We finally just sat ourselves in a table. We finally saw a woman delivering small plates of food and she didn't acknowledge us as she passed us many times. Finally the bartender walked over to deliver another table their drink and finally said hi to us. We had been sitting there probably 20 minutes or more by then. We asked a couple of questions and ordered drinks and some food. Luckily the table had menus so we had time to look them over. The drinks came out quickly and were very good. They didn't have anything warm like a coffee, cider or tea, which would have been great, but our cold drinks were very good. We ordered the "pies". These are not pies. They are the size of a pop tart. For $9 I was expecting something that looked like a little pie. We also ordered the pretzel bites. Those were really delicious. After a couple of rounds of drinks and disappointing amounts of food, with very little service from the staff, we paid and left to get some real food. The check before tax and tip was close to $70. Expect $12 drinks and $9 bites. I'm not sure if they were just missing staff because maybe folks called out, or they are having issues hiring in a really expensive area. I will give everyone the benefit of the doubt. I would go back for the drinks and pretzels but not the service or the pies. read more

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

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

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

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

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. read more

12 Spirits Tavern - Interior, seating at the chess table. - Pubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I wanted so badly to say nice things about this place but unfortunately I interacted with the bartender/owner while visiting and just have nothing good to say about the place. I have never encountered someone so bitter and so resentful of people coming into his bar before. I literally saw the bartender chase a group of people out of the bar and scream at them on the street. We all get it, you're miserable because your business is failing. Is that any reason to chase people out screaming at them? We get that you are sad about not being able to be a marijuana consumption site but seriously dude your customers don't want to hear you whine about this. Your hours are terrible. 4 to 9? And you wonder why your business is failing. There were 15 people in the group you ran out of your bar. I heard your interaction with the person who brought those people in. They just wanted to buy drinks but you lost your mind on them. Why wouldn't you want their business? Oh yeah its because you have no business behind a bar and cant handle more than 2 customers at once. My date and I never encountered someone so sweaty and stressed out from helping approx 6 customers. The bartender is unhinged and should really get his cocaine habit in check. If you don't want people coming into your speakeasy because they saw the sign out front, maybe don't put a sign out front. After watching the bartender scream that that group of people we will definitely not be returning to this bar nor will we be staying at The Cooke Patterson read more

This place is this absolute best! A great neighborhood gem. First off, the drinks and food are awesome! The pricing is affordable and the ambiance is worth every penny. In the basement of the second most haunted hotel in Colorado, this place is defiantly a place to check out and come back to over and over. read more

12 Spirits Tavern - 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. - Pubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great hidden little spot in Capitol Hill! Drinks are creative and spot on. The owner is very friendly and makes an effort to make a connection with everyone who comes in! If you're in the area, highly recommend stoping in for a drink or small bite!:) read more

Small cozy place, great handmade cocktails and the pretzel bites were the best I'd ever had. Definitely recommend stopping by if your in the neighborhood. read more

A hidden gem in Capital Hill. The new dog friend outdoor area is quite for its location and offers a little escape. Plus the drinks are good. read more

I loved this place! Very cozy and casual. We had a couple old fashioneds and some small plates. I love that cap hill has this neighborhood gem! read more

The best hidden gem in cap hill right now. You immediately feel at home when you walk in. Great selection of cocktails, good wine, and friendly conversation with the owner! Everything was very reasonably priced as well.The building has such a cool history and it was a treat to get to talk to the owner and learn more about it. Can't wait to come back! read more

12 Spirits Tavern - a glass of wine and a bottle of wine - Pubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wonderful neighborhood haunt with cozy atmosphere and a good drink variety! Service is as attentive and friendly as one could ever want! Will definitely be back to try their food selection! read more

What a fantastic bar and a great addition to the neighborhood - cozy and convivial great drinks and an always friendly and professional staff. The bed and breakfast 12 Spirits is attached to is also an excellent option for out of town guests or those in Denver on business. read more

Amazing and historic property. Walked past the building for years and always wanted to come inside. Happy hour prices all the time. Loved the bourbon forward first page of the cocktail menu. 12SpiritsTavern.com read more