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.

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

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.

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

7 years since I've last been here and its still the same. Yes a couple of the stuffed animals have…read morebeen moved around. But the service and the drinks are still top notch. They've gotten do much busier though. There must've been over 30 people at the bar getting drinks. But the 4 bartenders at the bar were slinging them out quickly. Even though they were fast the drinks were extremely well made and the customer service wad amazing. The ambiance was great!! Everyone was here to have a good time. But no one was overly rowdy or raucous. People were friendly and conversational but stayed in their lanes also. Even though all these years have passed. And the pandemic has ravaged many businesses. The quality and service here still makes this place one of the best whiskey bars around!!!

Seven Grand is one of my favorite cocktail bars in Denver, hands down. The location alone is hard…read moreto beat - close to Union Station, Coors Field, and McGregor Square - and despite being right in the middle of everything, parking is surprisingly manageable with plenty of street spots and nearby garages. Their cocktails are consistently excellent, but the standout for me is the Gentleman's Buck. It's perfectly balanced, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable. I still wish they'd bring it back onto the happy hour menu! The staff makes the experience even better. Sam and Joshua are fantastic bartenders - friendly, welcoming, and genuinely great at what they do. They make the bar feel like a place you want to return to again and again. And if you're a whiskey fan, their Whiskey Wednesday events are always a blast. You can learn something new, try something interesting, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Seven Grand delivers on all fronts: great drinks, great people, and a great location. Highly recommended!

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!

The atmosphere is super relaxed and welcoming -- perfect for hanging out after a long week. The…read morestaff were friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the hookah flavors, helping us pick the perfect combinations. The hookah itself was smooth, flavorful, and consistently well-prepared. The seating area is clean and comfortable, with TVs and music that add to the chill vibe. The team checked in regularly to make sure everything was just right, which made the experience feel personal and enjoyable. Definitely one of the best hookah lounges I've been to in the area -- will absolutely be back!

Really nice hookah spot with drinks, multiple TVs, and great coffee. Also amazing service!!read more

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.