Dirty Laundry was a fun stop. They've got great craft cocktails, all with fun names and the loaded…read morehot dog we shared was amaze balls. We sat at the bar, of course, and the staff were laid back while also friendly and fast. Trifecta. Definitely need to return for round two!

Warning: NO KIDS ALLOWED…read more These grandparents wanted to take their 10 yr old granddaughter for pretzel bites she wanted. It was about 5:00... not too late, place was empty. Was greeted at door with a "No kids allowed" announcement. I thought he was kidding. Nope. No kids allowed in a place that's in a family friendly area. Won't be back... even without kids

My spouse and I had tried several times to get into Lady Nómada and finally learned that…read morereservations are essential -- it fills up by happy hour (2-5 PM) and stays busy through dinner. We had a 5:45 PM reservation but the dining room was already full, so we sat at the bar and were immediately offered menus, water, and house-made chips and homemade salsa (Aaaah-mazing salsa!). Service was friendly and welcoming from our server Hunter to the bartenders and food runners -- everyone was happy to chat. We sampled a couple cocktails (Elderflower Prickly Pear and the Spicy Mezcal). If you like mezcal, the Spicy Mezcal is a perfect balance of heat and bright citrus. The prickly pair is too sweet for my taste buds but love the presentation. For my entrée I tried the Nomada's Best of Plate -- a grilled taco, chicken enchilada (I added green chili), and crispy carnitas (I ate these with a tortilla). All three were excellent and distinct; the chicken enchilada was my favorite and likely what I'll order next time. My wife had the crispy carnitas fajitas -- a generous portion and very easy to eat thanks to a thoughtful presentation. Highly recommend -- just be sure to make a reservation.

The good - food is fresh and good and the ambiance is cool…read more The bad - and this is insane, in my opinion - I was told (by the manager, it appears - guy with shaved head on the sides and back) that a salsa refill would be $5. A salsa refill. As in, the little cup of salsa that goes with the free chips. Have no fear, though, chip refills without salsa are free! I understand that restaurants are dealing with increased costs, but charging $5 for an extra small cup of salsa, especially when the entree is $24 (chicken fajitas) doesn't fly with me. $1? I can handle that.

Great service by Jay on a very busy evening with a large dinner event. Service rules and Jay is a…read moreClass-act... Goes out of his way to call every patron by name and serves them well. Marriott needs take care of this young man and keep him around as he does a great job to serve folks well!

I want to order food, but I can't find a menu anywhere and the phone number on the Marriott website…read moredoesn't seem to work. What's the deal? Finally found the menu...apparently it is only avail via QR code, which directs to the following link: https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/Menus_for_QR_Code_FINAL_11.2.22.pdf?ts=1667487442149659378). They need to fix their business if they want to attract people.

We have some history with this place on Colfax from when it was the Elm and how it's changed names…read moreand hands over the years. We stopped in recently on a Sunday evening and we were glad we did. They have an interesting wine and cocktail list and we took advantage of the 4.00 beer with entree. Service was laid back,friendly, and fast. Exactly what you want with teenagers. Portions were appropriate and prices are about what you'd expect for the area. Ambiance was light and breezy, with chill music playing overhead that wasn't too loud. I'll come back here for a happy hour with friends or to celebrate an occasion without hesitation!

Had a pretty bizarre experience here. We came in at 7:45pm on a Saturday (3 of us) and were told we…read morecould sit but the kitchen had to shut down for 45 minutes. Ok no big deal I guess - it didn't look very busy, but these things happen. We were sat and our server took our drink order right away. The cocktails were very good - I tried the Living on a Pear which was very refreshing and the rest of our party had the 1858 which they liked a lot. Once we got our drinks no one came by for 30 minutes and I had to flag someone down to bring us some water. At 30 minutes we asked if chips and guac was an option while the kitchen was "temporarily not serving food" but the server said all the fryers were full with fries so no they can't do that. Ok... so we continued to wait. It was around the 45 minute mark we were able to order so they were true to their word. This is what we ordered: - Pork Belly Bacon Scoops - these were just ok. The fries were nothing to write home about and there wasn't a lot of toppings. The pork belly bits were very small and kind of hard and chewy. The sauce was decent, but just not enough of it. - Li'l Wig - I'm sad to say this was one of the worst burgers I've ever had. I requested medium rare and I don't know what the patty is made out of it, but it resembled more like meatloaf than a burger. It was very dense and had a strong gamey taste, reminded me more of bison or venison. Idk, it was just not very good. I only took a few bites and left the rest. The brioche bun was tasty and so was the W sauce. The fries were really good and had a nice crunch. I wish the appetizer used those fries instead. The service was inconsistent. We were barely checked on until the very end when we had a few different people come by and refill waters / bring the check. We never saw our original server again. It is a nice vibe inside, great lighting and decor with both indoor and outdoor seating, but I don't think I'll be returning. The bill was $133 for 3 drinks, 1 app, and 3 burgers. Felt pretty let down leaving still hungry and over $150 in the hole (after tip). Hoping it was just a fluke and other people have better experiences there.

I am picky about my drinks and the bartender made them perfectly! Got the blackberry margarita and…read moreespresso martini. It can be hard not to make espresso martinis bitter, she used Mr. Black liquor in it and it was awesome. This place gives me bookstore speakeasy vibes. It's smaller but has a back area open on the weekends - and can also be rented out for events!! My bartender was kind enough to check on me when I told her I was on a first hinge date. That kind of girl power is hard to find so I felt safe - but you could also tell that for a Wednesday night this place has a community and people know each other. Def check it out!

Returned to Pretty Neat during another holiday season and the cocktails were fantastic! The…read moreOaxcanite had bold flavors of Mezcal and tequila with a perfect amount of lime, honey, and bitters to make the cocktail a smooth sip. My second cocktail was the Blackberry Margarita, a beautiful purple-hued take on the traditional cocktail. Bartenders, as usual, were amazing. We also tried the charcuterie board that said serves 2 (it was plenty) and was a steal at $12!

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.

If you enjoy bars with a European flair, feels like your are sitting in a living room, and offers…read moregood strong cocktails with snacks, Bedlam is the bar for you. Bedlam was recommended to us for late night drinks by staff working in one of the restaurants at our hotel. During our short stay in Denver, we went to Bedlam twice. The first time was around 11:30 on a Thursday night. We had a few cocktails along with a cheese and charcuterie plate. The second time was around 12:30 on a Saturday night when we came in for a night cap. The first time we came in, it wasn't too busy, and we were encouraged to sit wherever we wanted. The bar was full so we chose a small table. Our server gave us menus, though specials were written on a chalkboard above the bar. We each tired a couple of cocktails and had a shot called the Master Shot. We also chose the make-your-own charcuterie board. Our favorite drink was the Woo Girl, which allowed us to choose our spirit of choice. I chose gin and my friend chose tequila. When we returned a couple of nights later, we knew already we were going to order the Woo Girl cocktail. It was packed on a Saturday night, but there was a small table in back where they seated us. This bar is more for spending time with the friends you come with, rather than mingling, as staff seats you at a table. It doesn't seem like they offer standing room or just squeezing in, though maybe we just didn't experience that. That said, all in all, I really enjoyed Bedlam and recommend it to anyone going to Denver.

Great cocktail bar with a few unique menu items…read more Came in on a trivia night and staff was nice albeit a bit slow. My friends and I tried a number of the signature cocktails and had a few hot toddys that were super good. I'm personally a big gin and soda fan and loved ther housemade tonic that was in their classic G&T. Did not try any of the food but the dawgs were definitely would be tempting if I was hungry. Loved the decor and the plants all up in the space. The space is a bit more dimly lit and I think of a reasonable volume for a date. Would love to come back and spend some more time here.

Darcy is so sweet! The ambiance, service, and drinks were incredible! They made our anniversary so…read morespecial! Highly recommend!

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!

My friend had this placed bookmarked on her Denver list. It was my first stop while visiting…read more Simple designed wine bar, with a neighborhood feel. Looked like the crowd was full of regulars. Nice indoor/outdoor seating. Food - was great. We split the mini crab cakes, the Greek salad and the hot artichoke and feta dip. Everything was super yummy. Service - was great, she was a kind young lady with a nice smile. She offered us wine samples, before we decided on choice. We stayed late, and they never rushed us out. My ticket says Noto was our server. Drinks - we all had glasses of wine. I had the Contacto Alvarinho, I belive. There wine menu rotates. We enjoyed our time here.

Surprisingly comfortable. Delightfully attentive. The best wine list by the glass I have seen yet…read moreat ANY Denver wine bar. If you are not taking your dates here to impress them, you should. Other wine bars charge much MUCH more for much less quality wine. STOP HERE if you are ever visiting Denver!

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.