Great bar with speakeasy for the bathroom. Just kidding about the speakeasy part but in all seriousness, their bathrooms are hidden behind large bookshelves and that's pretty cool. Though, with all of their bookshelves throughout the bar, how cool would it be if one of the bookshelves had a secret book lever you could pull to enter a speakeasy within the bar?? The interior is laidback and upscale, from the dimly lit raindrop bulbs hanging over the main bar, to dark finish of the wood, to dark typewriters meticulously arranged on a brick wall, and bookshelves throughout the bar, it has a chill ambiance with upscale vibe. The menu is hidden within books on the tables in the front few pages and the remainder of the book are conversation topic questions with space for you to write down your responses within the book. If you're out on a date in this bar, and you run out of stuff to talk about, you can always count on the Roosevelt book to help bail you out with interesting conversation topics! Cocktails: group favorites were the Strawberry Fields (bubbles, strawberries, and foam!), The Aviation (lavender-strong cocktail), Free Ice gin cocktail, and the other cocktails in general too, but we all wanted more of the strawberry fields cocktail after tasting that! Overall great bar with a laidback but upscale vibe with plenty of comfortable areas to lounge in and about the bar. Tasty cocktails and great spot to go with a group of friends or even on a date! Will be back! read more

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Stopped by for a pre-dinner drink. I had a strawberry cocktail and it was awesome! My husband ordered a beer. The service was good and we decided to go back after dinner for a night cap. We came back about 8:30 and they were full. We were told a 15 min wait and because it was like 3 degrees outside we could wait right inside the door. We waited but (through no fault of theirs) no one left and our table never opened. We left after about 45 min. My only suggestion is that an update on wait time would have been appreciated because we would have left sooner. read more

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Came here for a few drinks on the evening of July 4th and were surprised to find that it wasn't packed. We were just looking to have a couple cocktails after dinner and before going back to our hotel and this fit our need. The bar is small but cute and I am a sucker for the fake book shelves that are really doors to the bathrooms. The drinks were average and the music was way too loud. I get that "cool" bars play loud music but it sucks when it is so loud that you can't talk. read more

Great staff & ambiance. Physical space is a bit tight and too many windows for a speakeasy.

I was walking by during an urban exploration and was enticed by their happy hour. The place has a super cool vibe with great music. I think the hidden bathrooms are fun, too. The bartender, who I can only identify as the person working on 2/14/2016 designated 10, CD-1, was friendly and very knowledgeable. He clearly seemed to take some care with his cocktails. For my drink, I was tempted to have one of my standards, a Sazerac or a Negroni, but I wanted to try something new. I chose the Aviation, as I like creme de violette and gin. It was a bit on the sweeter side for my tastes but had a nice, floral tartness. I appreciated having the high quality Luxardo cherries with my drink. It was fine for trying something new, and I have a better sense of what to try next time. read more

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Great vibe, and awesome drinks! We really enjoyed Roosevelt and definitely plan to come back. It's not very roomy inside, but it's a great spot for smaller groups! read more

Fun place to grab a drink after dinner on Larimer street. There is an upper level filled with bookshelves and comfy couches. Great place to sit if you have a small group. My husband and I prefer posting up at the bar to chat with the bartender and watch the action behind the bar. Also a great way to let them know what you like and give free reign with a drink creation. I told him I love smoky drinks and was presented with a delicious mezcal cocktail. Great job!! read more

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My friends and I were lured in becoz the beautiful decor and typewriters on the wall. A 30-something male, dark hair and light complexion, came to our table after we sat down and he silently put some napkins on the table and apathetically asked "what do you want" to our whole group. Who the heck speaks like that to a group of customers when they sit down? We try to lighten the air by jokingly asking the man, "everything ok? You having a rough day?" He then aggressively said he was fine and did we want a drink or not. Um. no thanks. Bars are a dime a dozen on this street and we will go take our business elsewhere~~ If you don't want to serve people or communicate with others, don't get a job that's 10% skill snd 90% social skills. read more

Middle aged guy poured me an old fashioned when I asked for a tequila and mezcal drink and proceeded to argue with me that my dark brown drink was not whiskey. read more

I love this place. Great place for drinks. Great crowd, music, and the service was awesome. I can't remember her name but she was amazing. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Met the love of my life at this bar. The dim lighting is romantic, we had excellent service at the bar.

Arrived in Denver super late. One of the few places still open. Stopped in and had a couple old fashions. All the guys that were working were friendly and helpful. Like the music they play. It was dead when we were there but I can only imagine how fun it is when it's a weekend night. read more

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Kristi was amazing and had amazing customer service! Definitely somewhere to check out. Ambiance was also amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a social outing and great drinks. read more

We came to The Roosevelt on a Saturday night and we had a blast. Good music, fun atmosphere, friendly people, and an overall good vibe. We had a really good time and would definitely come back again next time we visit Denver. read more

Loved the vibe of this spot! I'm a huge nerd so I really enjoyed the books and vintage theme. Tried a few cocktails and they were all strong and delicious. My favorite had an early gray infused gin, so smooth. My fiancé really liked his drinks as well. It did get pretty crowded later at night but we had a bench spot in the upper area and weren't too bothered. Music was ok, pretty generic for downtown. read more

Drinks are very average and the choices aren't unique. The feel of the place is just strange too. Loud party music with upscale decorations like bookshelves and fancy chairs and tables to sit. Not a place to dance but at the same time the music is too loud to talk and hang out. read more

Let's start with ambience: a relaxed and intellectual vibe when you first walk in- bookshelves and typewriters on each wall and even one of the ladders behind the bar (like in Beauty and the Beast). The cocktails were amazing. I ordered a tequila cocktail and was not disappointed. My husband enjoyed a old fashion, being a bourbon fan, and said it was the best old fashion he'd ever had. The restrooms are behind trick bookshelf-walls. A very hip, clean, place to enjoy a beverage on a date or with friends! And don't forget the menu is interactive! The first couple pages give you your options and the rest of the book poses conversation-starting questions and if you ask for a pen, you can record your unique answers. read more

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The reviews are not really correct. But I liked the bartenders they were really kind. And that definitely helped. It's a nice atmosphere, more hype music. They dim the lights so it is a bit darker. The bathroom is behind a bookshelf. So that was neat. It was a bit busier. But the drinks reminded me of a hype place like viewhouse, where it's nice to go but their cocktails are not good. But compared to other bars like The Wild or Union Lodge No1, this missed the mark on quality. I guess I was expecting like a quality cocktail. But it was just like every other place downtown that pours cheap liquor. If it were $8-10 for drinks I could see that. But they were like $13+, mine was sweet and lacked of quality liquor. A lot of people were here, but I probably won't be back. Great customer service though, I do appreciate that. But I think if they want to lean more toward quality, I would come back. read more

It's usually a nice place. Last Wednesday I came by for a beer and the guy at the bar charged me $20 for a coors light. I had to look at my bank statement to find that out. I wouldn't use card here read more

Came here with coworkers on a Wednesday. I can't speak for the drinks since all I had was water, but my coworkers had a great time so I guess it was pretty solid! AMBIANCE + Very cool and vintage decor. + Hidden restroom door! Who would've known we got some speakeasy going here... :) + Quick and attentive service! Couldn't ask for more - Music was too loud and we were basically yelling to each other and my ears hurt :( (Great music choice tho!) read more

I was not here for too long, because we had friends over at The Front Porch. It is in a cool and hip area called Larimer Square. The ambience here was really cool with the dim lighting and the fake bookshelves that were doors to the bathrooms. I thought that was really cool... The bartenders here were nice and attentive and poured awesome crafted drinks. I was not here long enough to give it a detailed review, but I enjoyed my time here. This place is trendy and hip with a great ambience. read more

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I love the decor and the aesthetics of the space - but where is the personality??? I'm sorry - do I have to be your friend or be there every night to get some personalized service (especially on a slow night)? You could start with the "Security" guy at the door: RUDE. This place has a lot of potential, the people/management has to change. You're Denver, not a snotty bar in LA or NY. Shoot - I've ha better service in NY in the diviest bars. read more

Loved this spot! The bartender really knows how to make a nice cocktail. Creative, inventive & friendly! Nice atmosphere

This place is great! From the decor lighting above the bar to the hidden bathrooms that are behind the large bookshelves, Roosevelt really has it going on. After chatting with the bartender, they specialize in handcrafted quality American cocktails so i urge you to ask them to whip you up something creative. Even the drink menu was interactive allowing guest to write down their own comments or even doodle their own art masterpiece. If you're ever in Larimer Square and looking for something more laid back but upscale and trendy, make a point to stop in here! read more

Great place to grab a drink. Fun vibe. Great oncologists & creative combinations. Lots of color if you know what I'm saying! I loved It! read more

Excellent bartender. Had house red wine and tried a Paloma which I loved. Bookshelf bathroom doors were fun and menus creative. We got there at 5:15 and we're the first patrons, it was very busy by 7:00. read more

Cool relaxing vibe earlier in the evenings with Al Greene and Tarantino soundtrack type songs on the playlist. After 9 it's more Lounge Music and Deep House. After eleven it evolves to Hip-Hop. Classy place. Hipster without being pretentious. Delicious cocktail choices and friendly bartenders. read more

We love the way the bar looks! The library theme is pretty cool. We came in on a Saturday evening around 7 pm. The bartenders were too busy to acknowledge us unless we came to them. We even sat at the bar and the bartenders were more interested in grabassing their coworkers than attending to customers. They were even broadcasting to the bar patrons that the bartenders were hungover. Great potential here with the right crowd. read more

The bar tenders are more concerned about talking to each other and ignoring customers. The bar back took my empty glass and two bartenders were standing behind him and its been 5 minutes and they are still talking and no drink. On to the next bar which wants to stay in business. Now the task of closing the tab. read more

This is a cool space, but we didn't have the best experience. We sat upstairs, but no servers came by, so we had to go down and order ourselves. We felt like the bartender wasn't very helpful with recommendations. For the price, we just expected more and were disappointed. read more

I have really tried to like Roosevelt and I just don't. Having been here for both happy hour and late night I have experienced both crowds and just am not feeling the vibe here. I will give them credit for the cool interior of the place. I love the bookcases and I love the hidden bathroom doors. Reminds me of the Library Room of Buddakan in NYC, but with a hipster twist. Speaking of hipsters, I have never seen so much flannel nor so many ironic mustaches, pairs of overly tight jeans, or over sized specs in one room. Whether you go during the day or late night, this is the place to be for the Denver hipster crowd. The service here is terrible, as the servers are all very busy being hipsters and ignoring their customers. We went here on a dead Thursday evening and had to walk up to the bar to get served, 15 minutes after our server delivered our menus and said "be right back". I watched her for those 15 minutes dawdle at the end of the bar on her phone, probably looking for a new fixie. Once we ordered our drinks (from the bar), it took forever for them to be made and delivered back to us. The most complex drink was a dirty Shirley, there was no muddling involved. Another thing that is odd, they don't serve any food, which seems completely counter-intuitive to me. Not even bar nuts! We left shortly after we finished our outrageously expensive drinks as they have no happy hour pricing, very silly to me as even the most expensive places on Larimer offer sweet happy hour deals. When I came here late one night, I met possibly the most arrogant bartender I have ever encountered. He clearly saw me, looked away and started busying himself with polishing glasses. Having been a bartender before I know that you don't sit there polishing glasses while you're 4 deep at the bar. I elbowed my way to the front and finally got my drinks, which again took forever to make. There was an eye roll and everything from him when I ordered-sorry to ask you to do your job. Needless to say, he did not receive an overly large tip for his overly large attitude. I don't mean to bash the whole hipster movement that has taken Denver by storm, but I get really tired of the whole reverse snobbism thing and arrogance that seems to go along with it. I would rather have courteously served, better priced, and more delicious drinks at Ocean Prime across the way. read more

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Loved the vibe here. Great place to get a cocktail. They are open later than most other spots so I'd suggest coming here after the other bars close. The bathroom behind the fake bookcase is a really nice touch! read more

Cute hip bar, great place for a date or hanging with friends. They play great music and have great drinks!

Don't bother. Go to the front porch. Really awful service, and no excuse when there's 4 bartenders and the bar is not even remotely close to half full. Went out to dinner on larimer street tonight and thought it would be fun to hit up the Roosevelt for some cocktails. A true disappointment... we were looking to drop money and all we got were waters and not one person asking for what we would like to drink. Mind you at 8pm... not busy. Skip this one. Better bars in the area! read more

Came here one Saturday night while in Denver during a snow storm. Trendy bar. Bar area is fairly small. There are cool bookcase doors to the bathroom. There is an upper area where you can sit with a group of people. A diverse group of people; some dressed to the nines, others in more casual close. There is a DJ there spinning great music from top 40 to old school hip hop/r&b. Can't imagine how packed it would be in the summer or a warmer night. read more

I've been meaning to try Roosevelt for awhile now and glad I finally did. Loved the decor - themed yet minimalist. Loved the bartenders - proud of their cocktail list yet willing to create new. Loved the cocktail - totally me yet 100% their creativity. Long story short, any bartender who takes the time to listen to my paradoxical preferences, especially on drinking days with a mild tummy ache, earns 5 Stars in my book. (Get it? BOOK!) While I'm mad I cannot recall the bartender's name who made me heaven on ice, I do have a picture of him climbing the ladder for my Goose Melon (which I USUALLY hate Grey Goose). I'll be back for a formal intro at some point in the very near future! :) Thanks again for the delicious treat!! read more

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Awesome little craft cocktail bar! Came on a Monday night before a concert at The Ellie, several people here but not overly crowded. Excellent selection of craft cocktails, anywhere from $10-$16 which is pretty good for craft drinks downtown. The ambiance is unique and subtle but charming. We will be back! read more

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The bouncer was extreme...actually more than extremely...RUDE to me. I live across the street, come here all the time and bring friends, and NEVER again will I come here. The bouncer was so rude I actually made a yelp profile so I could review. DO NOT COME HERE read more

This bar is a bit of mix! The decor with the typewriters on the wall, the bartenders with facial hair that actually cut the rinds of the fruit in front of you for your drinks, and the drinks themselves really resonate with me being 30 and trying to be sophisticated when I drink. However, the music was more reminiscent of a frat party from my college years due to the deafening sound of 2006 club music that was blasting throughout the bar. The drinks were so good though, that after a few, the music didn't seem that bad. So, if you can ignore the music, highly recommend! read more

Great place to stop by for late night drinks and craft cocktails. The bartender was attentive and friendly, and the drinks were delicious! Definitely would stop by again. read more