What a gem! My husband and I met some friends here and were greeted by the friendliest person who…read morewiped off the rain soaked seats and table and gave us recommendations and answered questions. When I was unsure of a liquor in a drink she gave me a taste to make sure that I would like it. I ordered the Hanky Panky and it was amazing! Everyone in our party enjoyed their drinks. We also ordered the cheese board and while for the price, I felt like there should be be more cheese. But it was enjoyable and we ate it all and ordered another round. This is a great place to catch up with friends or come for a date. And did I mention they give you warm popcorn upon arrival. Cute, delicious and fun.

Nice little hidden gem with an outdoor courtyard for drinks and music, will definitely return in…read morethe future.

I love the vibe in this club. It's very retro with a flare of elegance. My girlfriend and I went in…read moreto check it out after a concert and we loved the music and overall cool surroundings. They have a wide variety of live bands all the time so we will go back for sure. We decided not to stay long because they were wanting to charge a cover charge and we knew we could not stay long. The bar looked great and all the fun seating throughout looked cozy and inviting. We look forward to trying it again in the near future.

Great speakeasy-entrance to a dark baaement bar with pool tables. We liked the well-stocked…read morebar,the service, and some of the 'house-drinks.' We disliked the TV behind the bar; sports games drew loud conversations that killed the potentially romantic vibes. They need to choose; it can't be a speakeasy AND a sports-bar.

Retrograde was out of this world! Took a friend from the UK and we both found it to be a really…read morefascinating experience. They really stuck to the retro sci fi theme. Staff were polite and helpful and went out of their way to match us to a drink. I wish I could recall the name of my flaming drink because it was delightful. Also tried a drink with absinthe which felt decadent. Wonderful presentation of the drinks. Two caveats: bring your ID because a pic of your passport won't cut it here! And they have no food on the menu, although they brought us a bowl of kettle corn when we asked.

Apparently Retrograde doesn't accept vertical IDs, even when the ID is unexpired and the birthdate…read moreshows you're old enough. Would've been useful information before we showed up. So I pulled out my military ID. The bouncer rejected that too, citing "company policy," then explained that there are horizontal military IDs. Okay, but I'm presenting the military ID I was actually issued. What exactly is the next step here? Call somebody and request landscape mode? I'm trying to buy a cocktail, and we've somehow reached a disagreement about the artistic direction of my federal identification. Which brings me to speakeasies. Jesus Christ. It's a secret bar! Except it's on Google Maps, has online reviews, and a man outside explaining the company policy. Incredible underground operation! Double the drink prices! The authorities will never think to check Yelp. I understand the appeal of a cool entrance and a good atmosphere. But at some point we decided ordering a drink needed an escape-room component. Find the entrance. Impress the gatekeeper. Present the correctly shaped rectangle. BROTHER, PROHIBITION ENDED. YOU CAN JUST SELL THE LIQUOR. Can't review the drinks because we never got that far. Can review the experience of standing outside a publicly advertised secret being told my ID wasn't acceptable. Not worth my time. I'll find a bar that's ready to come out to its parents.

What a cool place to grab a drink snacks or dinner!…read more Walk inside speak to the hostess, they check your ID. If you're visiting on a weekend you better have a reservation because this is a popular location! When it's time to enter the hostess will open the secret door, that looks like a bookcase but surprise that's the door where you enter into the restaurant. There is a great bar, luxurious leather table booths to sit at. Kenny was our server. He was very knowledgeable about the drinks, the food menu and made some recommendations. We enjoyed interacting with him on our visit. Street parking is available. I appreciate the location as there are plenty of bars and restaurants that are walkable , fun and safe to check out! Week nights can even be popular we got lucky and were able to be seating without a reservation on a Wednesday night.

Came here for my birthday which landed on a Tuesday back in June . We're from California so not…read morefamiliar with area or how alive or dead the city gets during the week. Either way it was late and we were looking for some sort of sit down to eat and glad we stumbled upon this place. We called first to make sure and honestly didn't realize it was a Speakeasy or something to that extent. When we arrived it looked like a book store and talked to the host and found out we were in the right place and although we didn't have a reservation they were able to accommodate us almost immediately which was great. The atmosphere was great and we both enjoyed our time. I don't drink anymore but got a mocktail but my girl drinks so she had a couple so we got to see the mixologist do their thing. I can tell he was itching to make more drinks but he was great and gave us some places to check out around town before we left back for California. The whole experience was great , my girl enjoyed her drinks and we both enjoyed the food and most importantly; the reason you would want to come here, the experience. The atmosphere and the service were great and recommend for quiet celebrations or date nights .

Union Lodge has been a cocktail destination for us since our first Denver trip. This trip was no…read moreexception as my wife must always get a Gin Fizz here! We have found one other bar (surprisingly close to home in Maine) that does a Gin Fizz. Although the impressiveness of the foam does not compare to here. During all of our other visits we have enjoyed multiple cocktails and enjoyed some great conversations with both bartenders and other patrons. An absolutely fantastic experience. They are a Pre-Prohibition style cocktail bar but can whip up some off menu cocktails as well. The vibes here are always fantastic as well. Unfortunately, despite all this high praise I must say our visit this trip left us with a good amount of disappointment. The bartender and bar-back for this visit lacked the same expert over the top experience we have previously had. My wife did enjoy having the gin fizz but was her least favorite version she has had at Union Lodge. I will keep the five stars for past visits and will return, but disappointed overall this trip.

Came here on a whim! Fun drinks and very friendly bartender. Felt like you were visiting a small…read moregroup of friends. Menus were cute too

This is a really cool underground speakeasy at the historic Hotel Boulderado. It reminds me of the…read moreSan Francisco bar scene. True to the name, they hold one of Boulder's first liquor licenses. Inside is a maze of sorts, as you wander through different rooms offering different vibes and activities. They have two bars, host comedy nights and live music, various types of seating, and a wonderful happy hour menu that people should know about. Happy hour is from 5-7pm on all days they're open! PENICILLIN ($8) // Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky, Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ginger cordial, honey, lemon. A penicillin is one of my favorite cocktails; one you don't even find on many cocktail menus. The act they're offering it up, for $8 no less, earns a special place in my heart. MOJITO ($8) // Bacardi Superior Rum, mint, simple syrup, lime. Refreshing on those hot days. Served in a large highball glass, this is an enjoyable sipper. BREADED CALAMARI ($10) // Calabrian chili agrodolce, orange salt, chive. I believe the food comes from the upstairs restaurant, so I wouldn't go out of my way to order this one again. Pieces were inconsistently chewy, dare I say rubbery? However, I was hungry and still chowed down. TRUFFLE FRIES ($6) // Truffle aioli, parsley, Parmesan. These are a winner. Truffley and cheesey, what more can a fella ask for during an inebriated meal? Would order these again in a heartbeat! I liked the casualness of this speakeasy. It makes sense considering they're inside a hotel and people will wander in and out of different spaces. Great place to hideaway or have a date night. Need to check out one of their live music or comedy nights!

Oh gosh... let me start by saying, I hate to leave a two-star review for License No. 1…read more... My husband and I went to the NYE event at License No. 1. We had event tickets for NYE inside the speakeasy as well as the comedy show at 8PM. The comedy show was great- hilarious in fact! I loved the comedians. The service for drinks was very slow and our seats were uncomfortable. Our seats at least had backs on them, the couple next to us had to sit with their back against the wall, which they said was uncomfortable for the duration of the show. After the comedy act, we went in for the NYE experience. The speakeasy is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The furniture, the decor, the mood, all amazing! The line for drinks was asinine. The bar was crowded with what looked like only 2 bartenders working. And the bartenders were making extravagant cocktails that would take more than 5 minutes each to prepare. It was ridiculous! In my opinion, there should have been a set list of drinks to order that would make the line go faster. My husband and I were at License No. 1 from 8PM - 12:30AM and both only had two drinks each because we didn't want to waste our time standing in line. Also, we ordered dinner at 10PM. I ordered a burger with fries and he ordered a Pastrami Sandwich with fries. After an hour went by, I asked about our food order. It turns out they gave it to the wrong table. They told us to wait and they would bring it out shortly. Fast forward, it's now getting close to midnight and time to make the champagne toast. It's around 11:45PM and still no food. I didn't want to be a "Karen" but at this point I was irritated and hungry. I talked to a manager and he said the kitchen was "a mess", all the food order numbers got mixed up, and he seemed surprised we hadn't received our food yet. We finally received our food around 12:15AM. And what was disappointing to me is that I had paid the bill ahead of time when I placed the order, 20% tip included. We left shortly after. I would love to go back to License No. 1 and hopefully have a different experience, where I can leave a 5-star review.

I started with three stars, but added a star back solely because of "Nick"…read more Spent several nights there at $700/per (Pres Suite) plus $40/per for parking. The room and staff were great. However... We ordered Eggs Benedict/Mimosas room service (as we often do at upscale hotels) and it arrived in a paper bag in fast-food drive-thru containers. It just screamed Cheap and Cheesy. I made a comment to Nick, the guy that delivered it, and without asking he was back in ~5 minutes with plates/silverware/stemware and cloth napkins. He said he gets that a lot. Thanks Nick! Otherwise that would have been our main memory of the Boulderado. Hopefully they'll remedy that before the Sundance Film Festival in a few months. Otherwise...‍

This is the most amazing place we've ever stayed! You don't even have to leave your hotel…read more Restaurants, cafe, multiple bars in every nook and cranny, comedy shows, live music. We will def be back!!

Lighting on point! It was nice go into a bar with so much comfortable seating as well. Our server…read morewas so incredibly kind and the drinks were fantastic. I loved the BB gin and tonic so much that I didn't want to try another drink and wanted to stick to those all night. Wasn't too crowded (we came in on a week night) but the atmosphere was spot on.

Creative and tasty cocktails, and an intimate and dark Ambiance highlight Bitter Bar…read more The service was also amazing. We stopped on New Year's Eve and they were busy but not crowded. We were greeted almost immediately and presented with drink menus. Our server answered questions about what the drinks tasted like to help us decide as well. The drinks were VERY good and reasonably priced while not cheap, I didn't feel gouged either. This will definitely be on the return list on our next trip to Boulder.

A timeless standard of good Italian food, a place to meet friends and get personal attention - only…read moreif you want it. My go to place for pizza and spaghetti!

I love this spot - great patio, cozy bar vibe inside and pretty solid food. Sadly I only snapped a…read morepic of my own meal which was a shared plate. I got the brat platter and loved the mustard choices grilled bread and of course sauerkraut. Will definitely revisit - we all liked our meals and drinks and the ambiance as well! Service wasn't fast or very responsive but it was a packed Friday night.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I visit everytime I'm in town:)) Service…read moreis always on point. Rueben is properly made and always my go to for the perfect Sammy. Not too overloaded with meat. Excellently seasoned, not fatty. I personally nix the T.I. (Still good) add some avocado and mustard and you're golden. Guinness on draft! And then I parouse to the fridge door in back left of main room and voila, YOURE IN YOUR SANCTUARY. Chess and books greet you then make a left and there's a whole other hidden room! A bar, pool tables and if you need a private event-this is it! See you soon Chris!

Is this place for real?! A bar/restaurant only open until 9pm on a Saturday?! . And I walked…read moreinto an empty place, door wide open to steal anything I wanted!!! Lucky for you I don't play that game..... just like nobody plays your games when you are closed by 9pm on a Saturday ‍