I'm a total sucker for a bar that is "not normal". Most bars these days lack character. The minute I stepped into Fort Greene, I was smiling from ear to ear. Fort Greene reminded me of some of the best bars in Detroit. Great service at the bar! Real service. Nothing fake. Honest to goodness real people who make great drinks and have the ability to have a conversation. If you are in the neighborhood, make it a point to stop in for a delicious drink and conversation. read more

Amazing amaro bar, great and fun service. Top notch. The knowledge of their bar is unmatched and their custom cocktail menu is very inviting. read more

Great place for a night cap - total hidden gem, cozy quiet corner for a late night date or a convo with a bestie. Love the historic features. The bar is gorgeous, its dark and ornate like they used to make em' the walls are an iridescent dark green and there are lovely bench sofas tucked away in the corners. Love this place. reminds me of some dark tucked away café and not a dive bar. Great bar, excellent service, great cocktail options. I love that Long i Pie is located in the same location but unfortunately at my last stay , they were out on holiday vacay. I love pie and drinks = Perfect combo. Outdoor patio is nice. There is apparently a back room for parties. This would be a nice place for a party and I've seen wedding pics at this locale, this might be a great place for a small wedding :) It's a nice authentic place with minimum distractions and no giant tv screens. It's all about the ambiance and company here. read more

Fort Greene - Beer Gardens Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Yea, I know. We've all been to so many hipstery retro'y fancy cocktail bars in the past 7'ish years. So many. All over the States and actually, abroad, too. Vintage furniture. Warm tones. Plants. Dim suspended lights. Quite frankly it's becoming a bit of a formula. But I'll be damned if Fort Greene doesn't take the hackneyed and bring it back to what it should be: not just aesthetics but all the feels. Highly recommend their Tuesday soul nights because those two DJ's not only school you (like I had no idea that Kweku Collins sampled someone else for his 'stupid rose' track - silly girl - now I know) but mellow you the hell out (I'm a little wound tight sometimes). It's intimate. It's romantic beyond belief. It's laid back. And beautifully devoid of pretension or rowdy sports fans. I think I'm also going to dedicate a paragraph to their space, because it is so well laid out. Front room has an attractive bar with smaller tables and comfy old couches (love seats?). Middle room is like the living room you wish you had. Back room was a little chilly so I barely caught a peek. But I'm a huge fan of having multiple niches to titrate your level of interaction with the world. Oh, and candles on the tables. Can't speak to the food, but I did witness a plate of nachos come out - the smell had me drooling and the huge portion had me wide-eyed. Maybe next time I'll snag something from the kitchen. Globeville is a little out of the way for me but the peace and quiet, stiff drinks, and good people are well worth the trek. read more

Such a great and unique atmosphere. Weirdly, it's impossible to find a garbage can though. Even the bathroom didn't have any. They serve food sometimes and it's pretty great (until you need to throw something away). read more

Fort Greene has become a favorite stop for a well crafted cocktail without the pretension of some other downtown bars. I recommend a Manhattan, and if you're adventurous have Haley or Lawrence mix up a variation that'll sure to impress! Also, get an order of fried cheese curds and have another drink! read more

If you're in the mood for a moody, dark, quiet chat or romantic date - this is a great space. While driving across the country, I was meeting up with a friend in Denver for dinner. After securing the cheapest, decent hotel room I could find, I took to Yelp to look for somewhere nearby for us to dine. Fort Greene came up as a "hidden gem," and they weren't kidding! Though it was a mere mile from my hotel, I drove by it 3x before realizing that the brick facade held an adorable bistro. I had 2 great classic cocktails, and we truly enjoyed the Fried Rice and Burger with truffle fries. It's a very minimal menu, but it's also full of things that would be hard to do wrong - a smart choice by them. This is an excellent space for an intimate gathering, or to saddle up to the bar if you're staying at a cheap hotel in Globeville. read more

I've been to this cool little bar a couple times. Its set in a neighborhood, so if you don't know someone that frequents it, you may miss out. No food served, but slamming drinks. When you first walk in the space is deceptively small, but just past the bar, there are stairs that lead to two additional rooms for sitting. It reminds me of being at a basement party. There's also a patio for the smokers. Get a whiskey drink, you won't go wrong! read more

What. In. The. Hell. Is. This. Place. It's quiet, tucked away, completely hidden, no signage. It's half dive bar half antique/thrift store. If anyone saw the DCPA production of Sweet & Lucky then you'll feel like you've stepped back into that show. It's kitschy and homey, it's friendly and welcome, it's also thrift-store-otherworldy (which is my new band name, check us out at an open mic night nowhere near you). In the end it's fun and weird. I want their main room to have a little more in-the-middle-of-the-room-seating and other things with lots of hyphens. Glasses are mismatched, cocktails are funnily named, the server was awesome, cocktails were tasty, there was an art show being set up for the next night. The only thing I really know for sure is that I'm not cool enough to go here. I'm not skinny enough, I don't have nearly enough piercings or tattoos (which is to say: any) and I definitely haven't read enough David Foster Wallace or spent enough time evaluating the qualitative differences between Parliaments and American Spirits. But alas, I'm gonna go back. It was too weird not to visit again. It's like that one person we all have in our past that we found unbelievably attractive but we don't know why. That's how I felt about this place. Oh they also have cheese curds and I really want to go back and try them. read more

What a cool bar in Globeville. I have been to Globe Hall a couple times, and had meant to come to Fort Greene. They had been showing a John Waters movie earlier in the year which I missed. The show movies occasionally. The food looked and smelled awesome. As a bartender of over 10 years the drinks are very good, and the staff infallible. Thanks for having us Yelpers. read more

Very disappointed. Not meh, but not OK either. Yelpers let me down. I went in with high expectations and really wanted to love it. I might return, but only on a warm Summer day. + Comfortable, old fashioned seating. + Hefty flatware. Decent china. + Delicious asparagus wrapped with bacon. + Excellent Mahattan with a Luxardo cherry. + Cheese Curds were tasty. 0 Indifferent service. And, we were the only customers in the room not sitting at the bar. 0 Menu is too limited. Only 6 items. - Very cold (think 55℉) in the main area when we arrived. It did not get warmer. Two other couples came in and left quickly while we were sitting there. I wore my fleece during the entire time. - No Wi-Fi. - The "napkins" were those brown paper towels you use to dry your hands in the bathroom. And, I did see the same ones in the WC. - Over priced food. $9 for asparagus. - Dim lighting. Yes, I am an old fart, but this is very close to dark. My cats would have liked it though. read more

Yep. Quintessential hipster dive bar. Weird smell as soon as soon as you walk in. Everybody moves at a snail's pace and the ambience is weird. 10/10 would avoid. read more

Stopped here for dinner and drinks while up in Rino. Great atmosphere, loved the drinks, and the food was really good. Loved the deep fried cheese curd. You definitely have to try these! The atmosphere was comfortable and eclectic ... there are several rooms to choose from for dining, including an outdoor patio. Definitely plan to stop by here again. Heard the owner sometimes entertains his customers on the piano with some pretty amazing skills. read more

Fort Greene - Beer Gardens Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Inviting atmosphere, but very dark. My hubby and I arrive around 6pm on a Friday evening. The temperature outside was around 50 degrees and it didn't feel much warmer inside. Honestly, if it was 60 degrees inside I would be surprised. When asked if it would warm up inside we were told that "it's a really old building and it takes a while..." So okay we will need to find a warm corner and leave our coats on because based on the fabulous Yelp reviews, we really want to stay. There are only two other patrons in the place, sitting at the bar. Meanwhile, two other couples come in, sit down, then get up and leave. The food and drink menu is very small - too small in my opinion. $7 for a small pour of an okay wine. Hubby enjoys a drink and a cheap beer. We try the fried cheese curds and the prosciutto wrapped asparagus - both very good but very overpriced at $10 and $9 - $6 would be acceptable. We leave because it's too dark inside, it's too cold inside and the food and drinks are overpriced. I really wanted to love Fort Greene but was so disappointed. read more

The ambience is nice, but that's about it. I save my 1-star reviews for Long John Silvers, so this defaults to a 2. It's 25 degrees out and I think they had the AC on. Everyone had winter coats on while eating. There were 3 tables with people in the entire place, yet our waitress didn't come check on us after initial order for 30 minutes. The steak was underwhelming, super fatty, and not cooked to order (it also instantly became cold). The menu is about 5 items and it was too cold for a salad, so my wife had to order nachos for dinner. Oh, and no cash - "paper free". If you walk in and it feels empty, take it as a sign. Walk out. read more

Great staff. Great drinks. Fair prices. Varied events and DJs cut it up most weekends. They treat the neighbors great.

Literally my favorite bar in Denver... They just had a "anything for Selena's" event and it made me love this place that much more. Beautiful decor and such a cool vibe. read more

Easily my favorite bar in the city. Always love seeing Elenor and Guthy (her dog). All the bartenders mix excellent cocktails and the atmosphere is beautiful. Outdoor seating is very nice as well and they have great local DJs on the weekend. Amazing bar off the beaten path! read more

I'll always suggest a night cap here. They make a great negroni and on certain nights longi pie is dishing out an excellent slice. The decor is faded tropicale and serves as vessel for quiet conversation. Outdoor patio when it's warm and back room for a game of chess. read more

I love this place. Good cocktails or cheap beer... also good food. It's definitely a cool crowd that can be really fun when there's a party or a dj. I always try to find an excuse to go here for a drink. read more

Fort Greene is as good as it gets. I had my birthday party here and everything about it was perfect. The decor is simple, yet elegant & the staff is second to none. The owner Bretton and the bartender Eleanor made my birthday so special with their personal touches. He made a custom menu of my choice for dinner, and even played Happy Birthday on the vintage piano they have! Talk about making your special day PERFECT!!! We have been a couple times before this particular occasion and the food & drinks are always on point and delicious. Oh and the wine selection is lovely! I can't say enough good things about this place and the staff. A true gem in Denver! read more

Went back recently to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends. The staff were very accommodating to our large group on the back patio. Ordered the burgers and cheese curds and they were quite tasty. I didn't realize until this visit that they have another room with a disco ball in it, so of course dancing ensued this time. Always a great time when I go here. read more

Very cool vibe here. Strong drinks and good value. Had an excellent burger that was cooked just like I ordered it with onion rings that were perfectly crispy. Friendly and unobtrusive staff. Well curated soundtrack. I'll definitely be back. read more

This is such a cool venue. The bartender, Lawrence, was really great. He immediately took us off menu and worked up excellent drinks that both my wife and I enjoyed. We will definitely return! read more

Went here to see a friend's band perform and it was pretty cool. I really liked the ambiance of the bar and restaurant upstairs and the cocktails were pretty good. We wanted to order some oysters, but they told us the kitchen was closed and we couldn't even though it was still supposedly open for 5 more minutes. I would have likely given another star if we had been able to eat as we were super disappointed that they wouldn't serve us. If the kitchen closes at 10, then you should be able to order food until 10, not 9:55 (I can't remember what time the kitchen closed and their website doesn't give a time, which I find odd. It just says open 5pm-closed.) We didn't even want anything that would have needed to be cooked. They have a really cute patio and the place the band played was downstairs and pretty cool as well. It was quite cold down there, but warmed up with everyone in there. Not sure I'll go back as it is a ways out there, but I'm not ruling it out. read more

Loved it! The perfect place spend an night away from the crowds. The drinks were incredible!

Excellent hospitality, great cocktails, we didn't eat any food but it looks amazing. Sure it's a bit chilly but just down 2 or 3 drinks (dark liquor or vodka) and you'll be good. The decor gives it a old timely yet new age feel, this certainly is a bit of a "hidden gem". I'd recommend it to locals and especially out of towners for a more authentic Denver bar. read more

This place is awesome! Super friendly staff and the ambience is very nice. Cozy and comfortable but with awesome features. The menu is small so you know whatever you order is going to be great! read more

Super friendly staff (secretly dog friendly!) there's no signage but this place is great!

Great bar and the atmosphere is really cool and old. I come here every once and a while. Love the place!

I've only been one time. That said, we a wonderful experience and will be coming back for more. The vibe/atmosphere was unexpectedly chill and the owner was a fine conversationalist. I can see why some folks may not enjoy it, it's certainly not for everyone. And I like it that way. read more

Amazing potential in here!! Do not be disguised by its location. It's a diamond in the rough. Good food, bartenders are a bit slow but ok.

I was a bit skeptical going to this place because it had big shoes to fill since I loved Crash 45, but I ended up loving Fort Greene as well. Definitely a chill vibe with great cocktails. I didn't try the food, but plan to do that next time I stop by. Definitely not pretentious as other cocktail bars can be. The owner, Elanor, is awesome. Ask her to tell you her joke about Schlitz beer (she serves it there). Fort Greene is named after a neighborhood in Brooklyn I believe, but 'Greene' may have other connotations as well. read more

This bar seems really cool and I hoped for the best but was let down. Atmosphere was great and the beer selection was also great. Unfortunately I got a cocktail called "Cranes in the Sky" and it was not good at all. The thing that made it worse was the smell in the bar (and it did not smell outside so it was def coming from the bar). I had gone hiking earlier in the day and used one of those national parks bathrooms - that's what the bar smelled like. Made it hard to hang, so I left half of my $10 cocktail and walked out. Hopefully it was a temporary problem??? read more

Very "meh" experience. We needed to use our Winter Warmer, so we came. It's definitely hidden away, and because there are really no other bars too close by, coming here is a destination visit for sure. When we walked in we were greeted by a girl, who told us that she didn't work there, (but inexplicably handed us menus and motioned over to a table where we could sit but then didn't take a drink order... very weird. I think she was getting free drinks so was doing token 'helpful' things around the bar like picking up glasses and 'greeting' guests, but oh yeah she doesn't work there so...) There was a guy on a laptop DJ'ing with a speaker propped up on the chair behind him. Sound was terrible and it was too loud for the empty space. Maybe 4 other customers were there. It just didn't have a friendly vibe or friendly other patrons. Drinks were OK, the Warmer cocktail was a tasty blend of Bulleit Bourbon, amaro, and apple bitters. Unique flavor. OK place, did I just catch them on an off night? read more

The food they have is fantastic, but very limited menu. I hope it expands a bit in the near future. The chicken liver mouse and onion rings are about the best I've ever had. I don't drink, but I'm told the cocktails were yummy. My only issue was that the music was a bit too loud and interfered with conversation. But it was really good music. read more

The cheese curds were fantastic, I think adding blue-cheese would compliment the flavor even more. Atmosphere is very nice but a the lighting is a tad too dim. This would be a great place for a birthday party. read more

Helpful bartenders that go off the menu, super cozy. Sure you think you have to be hipster but you don't. Just a great addition to the Denver scene. Plus... they have cheese curds, what more could you ask for??? read more

My husband and I went there last evening. We got there at 4:30, the tables were set for dining, we were told to sit where ever we wanted. We chose a table and saw that there were 3 people in one corner having drinks, and two people at the bar and three staff people. We figured we would be waited on in a minute or two. Ten minutes later, one of the staff took a plate of something off the warming counter and took it to the bar. He looked at us and acknowledged us with a greeting. Then one of the other staff members ( may I add only one of them was doing more than a gab session up to this point) finally came to our table. We asked about dinner. She said they serve it at 5:00. She handed us to drink menus (alcohol, no other options) and walked away. She didn't even offer us a food menu to browse on or other drink options for the next 18 minutes. Neither my husband or I drink alcohol. An offer of ice tea or something else would have been appropriate, unless this is actually a local bar that serves food for the alcohol. This was certainly not the impression I was given in what I have read. To be honest, I was excited to have a fairly nice eatery in the neighborhood. But, between the staff being rude, the long wait, and the assumption that everyone needs an alcoholic beverage, this is certainly no place I would take my mother, even! I instead went to a nice steakhouse, had great food and professional, great, friendly service! read more