Seven of us crawled out of a convention hall and made our way down South Broadway. We had spent the…read morebetter part of a week speaking in the specialized, high-altitude jargon of modern educators, and our brains had turned to a substance resembling lukewarm oatmeal. Denver had been baking under a relentless sun all week, but by Tuesday night, the universe repented. A cool breeze moved across the tiny outdoor patio like a formal apology from the atmosphere. The inside of Adrift is a total, unapologetic capitulation to the tiki gods. There is no half-heartedness here. It is a full-throttle environment of tropical greenery, bamboo, and high-proof rum. Naturally, in such surroundings we ordered drinks to stop the psychic bleeding. My eyes landed on a cocktail called The Adrift. The menu warned that it carried a strict limit of two per person, that the ingredients were protected by a non-disclosure agreement, and it featured two tiny skulls drawn next to the name. When a piece of paper warns you that a liquid is a state secret and might compromise your motor skills, it is your duty as a curious mammal to order it. It arrived in a heavy ceramic mug buried under enough foliage to hide a small sniper. It tasted marvelous and dangerously smooth, the sort of beverage that politely informs your frontal lobe that it is no longer in charge of the evening. A coworker ordered a classic Mai Tai, which only had one skull on the menu, a cautious, low-stakes life choice. She took a sip and made the exact face a person makes when they discover their pockets have been picked. Our server, who was hyper-alert to human discomfort, pounced instantly. Instead of hiding behind the ice machine, the bartender actually walked out to our patio table a few minutes later. She explained she had tasted the pour and realized the orange liqueur had been completely left out of the build. She apologized like a real person who had made a real mistake, and fixed it immediately. In a world where most businesses spend millions trying to convince you that their errors are actually your fault, this level of raw, unprompted honesty was impressive. We ordered a small mountain of plates to absorb the alcohol: Hawaiian mac salad, Volcano Fries, Spam musubi, and crab rangoons. This is communal, heavy, satisfying food meant to be stolen off your neighbor's plate while they aren't looking. For the main act, I had the Pirate Smash burger, which hit that strange, perfect note of sweet and spicy without overcomplicating a simple sandwich. There are grander, more expensive dining rooms in Denver where people look very serious and eat tiny portions of expensive foam. But Adrift gives you exactly what you need when adulthood becomes too heavy a burden to carry: large drinks, good grease, a slight breeze, and a room full of people who have temporarily forgotten about their responsibilities.

It's a tiki bar. Bamboo walls. Colorful red seating. Native masks. And oh, yes, tiki drinks. I…read morehad: Gay Hawaiian party (celebration of pride month): lime, orange, coconut, falernum, Caribbean rum. Daiquiri (I'm a Hemingway slut for a daiquiri): Lime, cane sugar, rum Jungle Bird: Lime, pineapple, demerara, rum, Campari. Adrift: Had to have this one because it's "NDA" (non-disclosure agreement). It's the signature drink that's a blend of tropical fruits, spices, and undisclosed spirits. Mai Tai: Lime, almond, orange, mint, blend of rums. Like most tiki bars, they have various strengths of drinks. Some drinks are so strong you can only have two total. They also have an EXTREMELY long list of rums, agave, gin, brandy, etc. So you could have them make anything as complex and off the menu as you want. They also have food: shrimp, fries, lobster Rangoons, spam musubi, cucumber salad, Hawaiian Mac salad, Hawaiian rolls. So perfect bar/snack food to share. Service is perfect. Always right on top of an empty glass, but not in a pushy way.

Great drinks.. i had one of the best espresso martinis but they called it coffee liquor. Also we…read morehad a round of whiskey to try and i finally think my chest hair grew because those were some of the strongest shots I've ever had.

They are located on S. Broadway just north of Alameda Ave. Plenty of street parking. The local post…read moreoffice is across the street and I frequently see people parked there. They have a nice rustic seating area inside plus outside benches. I came for a Negroni made with house Gin, sweet vermouth and Leoplold Apertivo before dinner nearby. They only charge $10!! The bar staff were pleasant to interact with. I have been here before for an Overproof Navy Rum. Very strong rum. They serve 6 different Pasty Republic items. I have enjoyed each version. They also serves Colorado beer, wine and mocktails.

Been away for a couple months but this place is still amazing. Great staff. Great drinks. A great…read morefun space and terrific patio (and as bar food goes: the summer grill is pretty tasty). Love this bar. Hands down the best neighborhood gay bar in Denver.

I have seen Lil Devil's along Broadway for years. Glad we decided to finally give it a try. Fun,…read morehole in the wall kinda bar that is very LGBTQIA+ friendly. Chill bar vibe with couches or high top tables to sit at. Patio offers a lot as well, but it was a bit too cold on the night we went to give it a try. The bartenders take very good care of you throughout the evening. You can order at the bar or they will come to you and you can order through them. That's a nice gesture, especially in the evening when it tends to get very busy. When going to use the restroom, be aware that you will need to cross over the dart line. So, keep those eyes peeled for those tossing a dart or you'll end up being the bullseye. I did not try the food, but it looked like, from the menu, they have a solid menu for bar food. A fun time was had for sure!

Cool dive bar on Broadway. I came for the Indie 102.3 meet up featuring hosts from Colorado Public…read moreRadio indie channel with a live performance by one of January's featured bands, Animal Electricity. This event had no cover charge. They have a wraparound bar with full service. No food. The energy level was high. A tequila sponsor, Cambio was offering free shots. I had a Negroni made with Cambio Tequila Blanco at a discounted price of $9. The regular price for a mezcal Negroni is $15. Very good. Indie 102.3 hosts also did short versions of the top 15 bands from 2025. A nice evening.

I like this little spot, kind of a divey vibe in a good way…read more It's clean though! I stopped for a movie that they were playing with sound. At the time they said it's something they're doing in partnership with the Denver Public Library (DPL) every other month on a Tuesday night. We saw an osbcure, older blaxploitation superhero film that was funny at times! Probably not intentionally, or was it? I have no idea! They DPL even had a card maker for you to get a new library card! And told me about Kanopy, an app I can sign up for with DPL and watch free movies at home! They also had some free magnets of the movie, which was pretty cool. The bar had a video game in there and I think they may have music sometimes, too. Wasn't able to confirm (I was watching a movie and getting my library card & magnet!).

We saw a sign on the patio wall that said $10 espresso martinis and I was hooked. We stopped in for…read morea drink before meeting up with some friends and I will say it was well worth it. The espresso martini was delicious.

Went here on a Saturday night for an espresso martini. The drinks are very reasonably priced and…read moredelicious! The bar tenders are on it and working hard! The place itself is really loud on Saturday's but they have a lot of seating like couches and tables too!

Easy going, come as you are bar along Broadway. The St.Mary Bar still holds the Barry's on Broadway…read moresignage, but has changed the decor just a bit since taking over the location. Unique lighting features adorn the walls and ceilings. Nothing can take the place of the original skee-ball machine, which can still be played. Great Happy Hour as well-from 2pm-6pm daily, you can get drinks for $3- not bad for downtown Denver. Service is always friendly and attentive.

really cool vibe. the lighting and decor feel homey here. i mean, this is a dive bar. there is pool…read morein the back, which is fun, and the booths offer a really intimate experience. the drinks are decent, and the prices are normal. the bartenders are super nice, and if you're a girl, they're extremely safe if you ever have an emergency.

We stumbled across Atomic Cowboy after a fun night out on Broadway, and it honestly hit the spot…read more The vibes were great and the food was just what we needed after a "few" drinks. If I'm ever out on Broadway again, I'd definitely stop by for a quick drunk snack. Food was good and prices were very reasonable - especially for the large pizza slice.

The service was slow. We sat at the booth in the back. It seemed like proximity plays a role with…read moreservice. A table that came after us and sat near the front was attended to before us. I only got the biscuit with butter as I wasn't that hungry. I wasn't a big fan of the biscuit. It was quite hard. Coffee was near the entrance and was self service. I thought it was real cute that you got to pick your own mug from a wide collection.

Cute spot, super nice staff and delicious cocktails. We stopped in before dinner and it did not…read moredisappoint!

Desert Social is a super cute and aesthetic bar but I can't say the same about their cocktails…read more The bar, unfortunately, did not think to stock up on their ingredients to make most of the cocktails on their menu. Everything I asked for was unavailable. We should've left but didn't find anything better in the area, so we stayed. Worst idea ever because the bartender tried to get creative with what they had in stock and "customize" the drinks for us. Yeah, the drinks were horrendous. I will not come back nor will I recommend this place to anyone visiting Denver.