54thirty Rooftop in downtown Denver delivers on both atmosphere and food. A refined perch atop Le…read moreMéridien Denver Downtown, 54thirty is Denver's highest open-air rooftop bar. Their focus is on unique, hand-crafted cocktails and globally inspired bites. Named for its elevation of 5,430 feet, 54thirty Rooftop Bar in Denver is at a whole new level. After 6pm, entry is restricted to guests 21 and over. The rooftop views are amazing, it is a great spot to relax, especially around sunset. The vibe is lively but still comfortable enough to enjoy a conversation. There is plenty of seating but it was crowded when we arrived but we were able to find some seats close to a fire pit to stay warm. They offer a menu of shareable bites with a global spin. We ordered the chips and guacamole made with avocado and fresh made tortilla chips. We split the braised short rib tacos with avocado, cojita and radish that came with three tacos per order. The steak tacos were very tender and plentiful with toppings. We also tried a variety of cocktails from their bar. Their winter drink menu that highlights warm and spiced cocktails, a curated wine bottle list, and a spectrum of Denver's favorite craft beers. I tried the mezcal hot chocolate that was served with toasted marshmallows on top. Also tried a peach mocktail and asked them to add mezcal. Both cocktails were elevated and hand crafted. Other people in my party tried the Elevated Old Fashioned with Brush creek strait bourbon, angostura amaro, dry curacao, honey. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything came out quickly. It's a great spot for drinks with a view, light bites, or for a fun night on the town.

Drinks Atmosphere…read more Servers and Service Not too loud Not messy People come, have their drinks and dip. It's a good place to add to a bar hop.

Damn good selection of Bourbon! The tenders know what they are doing and put together creative…read moredrinks . I came in on a Saturday evening and had to wait for a spot to open at the bar. The place was packed. Great conversations with the locals and the bartenders. Th bar is a small place with Brick walls and gives the feeling of an industrial classic bar! Great place. I will be back next time in town. Cheers!

Union Lodge No. 1 was a great experience!…read more We all ordered a new drink each time and selection is so large that nobody ever repeated a drink order! The server was very knowledgeable about all of the drinks and she encouraged us to order different things based on our personal likes even though she was fairly new serving at Union Lodge. Check this spot out. It would be great for a small group of friends or a couples spot to check out.

What a fun and cool dive! I've been to KR up in Ned plenty, so it was really fun to see a new…read moreoffshoot. Vibes were very retro, with old 50s diner tables, rotary phones, tons of VHS movies and CRT tvs, as well as matchbooks! I went in the middle of the day and it was quiet but it looked like a ton of fun at night. Pinball, a jukebox and nice seating out back. Feels like you're in a much larger spot. Bartender was very nice and friendly. I got my usual blend of Lager and Goo, makes a tasty refreshing drink that's not too sour. Definitely will be back when I'm in Denver!

Since my first can of Knotted Root--a tallboy of "Cheap Fabric and Dim Lighting" in the Covid era,…read moreI've been singing their praises as one of Colorado's elite brewers. The only drawback was the drive to Nederland to have some on tap--until now. Now open next to Marcyzk's and across from Nuggs Ice Cream and Verde Natural, Circular gives even more reason to visit this block. E. Colfax doesn't have the scenery of Ned, but it's a lot closer to home. Welcome to the neighborhood! My first visit will definitely not be the last. Marketed as a take on dive bars, this place feels much more open and well-lit than expected. Front windows have a full view of the action on Colfax, keeping it bright. The bar area offers plenty of seating on stools or at tables. Head back to find more seating, a few arcade games, and some pinball. Head outside for the patio, billiards room, and exit to the free parking, a major plus on Colfax even before the city decimates it. The vibe is comfortable and chill. Service was friendly and helpful. The tap list included several delicious IPAs, two lagers, a porter, and you know I would like to have some Thick Strawberry Goo. Knotted Root has always had good musical taste and they have decorated with some hilarious and interesting wall art/photos. Of course, new spots have kinks to work out. The TMNT pinball game says it's a quarter, but really costs a dollar. The other one just ate my quarter and didn't work. The staff kindly messaged someone off-site to find the wifi password, but then it wouldn't connect. None of this killed my buzz. Good times. Even if you're not a beer snob, Circular offers both elite suds & a great place to hang out. Taboot! Five star beer, four stars overall--for now.

Every single time I come here I have a fantastic time. The staff are all super charming and great…read moreto talk with, as well as super attentive. The drinks and food are excellent (the steak frites is to die for). And of course the red lighting is iconic! Every friend I have brought here has thanked me and I will continue to bring everyone I know when I'm in the area.

I don't think I saw the bartender In front of us stop all night. They make great craft cocktails!read more

Love this space! Best thing about it is that they have a selection of yummy alcoholic AND…read morenon-alcoholic drinks! Probably one of the best selections of mocktails I've seen, not gonna lie! Staff is friendly, hip and fun. They're great at suggesting options to match your palette. My fave time to visit this space is on a weekend afternoon after I've spent some time exploring the RiNo neighborhood. It tends to be less busy in the daytime, and I love chatting up the staff at the bar. Very cool spot!

Elite cocktail bar! The first time I came here, it was a quick stop to have a glass of champagne…read morewith coworkers, which did NOT do justice to their incredible cocktail menu. I finally visited again and had their Ring of Fire, containing mezcal, tequila, orange blossom honey, habanero bitters, chili oil, and a few other things I couldn't pronounce. So good. It's a relatively small bar that often gets packed, but if you see a seat as you walk by, grab it and hang out for a while!

Vibes here are great. This is a place for the grown & sexy. Music or a live DJ spinning at times…read morewhile you just vibe out with your people or others around. I have been here over 5 times now. Summer Winter & Fall. Outdoor vendors, Food truck, chill atmosphere, beautiful people, just being grown & sexy while vibing out. The service and owner are the most hospital people on the block. When your here they make you feel like family. One of my best events was the Tical Colorado, even the hometown homie himself Mr. Meth;came through and just chilled, vibed out and danced to some great R&B spun by Colorado's finest (literary) DJ.....the one the ONLY DJ Cyn. One of my best times was a Bday celebration for Colorado's own Ms. Iselin aka Ms. Ask Ethel who graced us w/ her presence fly back from her busy time in Arkansas helping run BOLD Cultivation.

Everything about this place could be improved. Service was nonexistent, ventilation was…read morenonexistent. Music was too loud. If you're looking for a 3rd space to smoke, I'd recommend a street corner before I'd recommend this place. It's $20 to sit in someone's over-glorified garage. The website and the reviews made me excited to go here, but none of them lived up to the hype.

Oh this place The perfect vibe to spend your anniversary…read moreday! Vibe ,drinks & the surroundings all justified the Awesum time with my spouse !! Perfect photo spot ,bang on! We loved the drinks ..... This place rocks Highly recommended guys! Once u in Denver downtown!

This bar has caught my eye many times as I walked around Laver Street, there's always music…read morebumping, and you can see the neon life leading you downstairs, underground, enticing. I grabbed some dinner next-door and decided to pop in and see what it looks like. The vibe was great, several rooms with the swampy decor and atmosphere, the menu is seasonal, and the cocktails are constantly changing, I can't remember which one I tried, but it was good, I recall it not being exactly what I expected but good. It was a Friday night around eight and was starting to get busy, when I turned around there was 10 people in line at the bar. Seating is plenty full, but since the bar was packed, it was limited, but we were able to rearrange some chairs and make a little space for ourselves. Definitely a good place to stop with friends on the way to something else, maybe not somewhere I'd spend the whole night as the cocktails are a little pricey for that and it starts and noisy, but definitely a smooth vibe

Went on a Tuesday pretty good crowd! They had trivia and then a live band later in the night.read more

One of the oldest venues in all of Denver and a true patron of music, Herb's is a downtown…read morelandmark. If you're looking for music any night of the week, get down here to shake your boogie thing! Plus, most every night is NO COVER. The prices are reasonable and space, with the wonderful patio area in back, is better than "Denver cozy." Musician-owned, the quality of talent she brings to the stage is all the Denver local legends. From Jazz to funk to blues and R & B, if you like instrument-driven tunes with full-body sound, keep the calendar under your "saved tabs." You won't be disappointed. Most shows start at 9:30.

Sometimes the best nights happen when plans change. That's exactly how we ended up at Mystic…read moreLounge. We were originally headed somewhere else on Santa Fe but it was packed, so we stopped in here instead and it turned out to be a great surprise. The space has a cool, slightly mysterious vibe with some Tulum inspiration from the owners' love of Mexico, but the menu also reflects their Eastern European background. It's an interesting mix that somehow works really well. The cocktails were excellent. Everything we tried was well balanced and thoughtfully made. We also ordered a few small bites and they hit the spot. One thing we didn't expect to find there is that they also have an escape room connected to the lounge, which makes the whole place even more unique. Definitely a fun and different spot in the Santa Fe area. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the escape room next time.

Mystic Lounge is a local gem that we stumbled upon when we were looking for the escape room…read moreexperience "Tears of Freya." Their motto is sip, solve, and escape! I've always wondered why more escape rooms don't have a coffee shop or a bar area for their participants to decompress and talk about what they just experienced. We had a great time with our escape room experience and the Mystic Lounge itself had solid cocktails. We got to try their wine flight - A Taste of the Balkans - as well as the Cody Colorado. The alcohol pour is quite generous. Their menu is extensive on drinks but not as much on the food. They do offer some bites and we tried their burek. The burek was flakey, warm, and had a hefty meat portion - which I appreciate. A wonderful concept to integrate escape rooms and bars together!

Small and homey dive bar within walking distance in our neighborhood--what's not to love?…read more Disclaimer: my hubs is a weekly regular. He loved the Mozart, along with its bartenders and friendly crowds. Mozart's feels like home. The bartenders are friendly and quick, the owners (or one of them) are usually around to shoot the **** with, and the drinks are cheap. Their "specialty" is a pickle shot (in the giant glass jug behind the bar) and if you throw in a few beers, your tab will be $10, and that includes a nice tip. Is the bar fancy? No. But that's part of the appeal. Go in on a weeknight evening and you're bound to walk in during darts league. Don't count on getting a seat or a table if darts is happening. And these guys are good! The crowd is friendly and you can sit at the bar alone without feeling creepy. Winners all around.

Being a sucker for karaoke, I sought out this place for a Sunday night karaoke session last time I…read morewas in Denver. It's a basic dive bar --domestic drafts, well drinks, and cheap wine. The bartender that night was absolutely great. The karaoke DJ (Sexy Jesus Karaoke) was friendly and fair, keeping repeat singers in the queue while adding in new singers as they arrived. Our group had a fantastic time and got to sing several times. The crowd was eclectic, supportive, and full of good singers. The one thing none of our group appreciated was that the front windows were wide open and people smoked outside the entire night. They literally had ashtrays on the windowsill. We all reeked of smoke by the end of the night. Kind of a bummer, and something to consider if you're thinking of going here when it's warm enough to have the windows open.