My husband and I had a great time at Salita for happy hour after some Christmas shopping! The interior is very cozy and well decorated. The happy hour with $10 for classic cocktails is a really good deal considering most of them are $14-$16 typically. The chicken pita was delicious and so were the crispy shrimp! Our only complaint was the service-- our bartender was not the most welcoming, especially given that we were seated at the bar and there were very few other patrons. His drinks were great but his friendliness left something to be desired. read more

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Six of my friends and I walked to Salita for some drinks after my birthday dinner. It was a Friday night and they were pretty busy. We sat in their heated outdoor patio and had the best cocktails and just the best time overall. Our host(forgot his name) was very accommodating, friendly, warm and knowledgeable. We loved every single one of the cocktails we got, and espresso martinis. Indoors had a cozy fun vibe, so we will definitely be going back for some food and drinks soon! read more

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Great little neighborhood bar for an afternoon with friends. Shane was so knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. Spot on drink recommendations every round. Everyone enjoyed their drinks, snacks, and the overall experience. Great vibes and ambiance. read more

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Great atmosphere, knowledgeable and welcoming bartenders, and delicious/ unique cocktail selection! I ordered the strawberry nimbus and it is probably the best cocktail I've ever had. Yum!! read more

Salita - Strawberry Nimbus - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I may be rating this place solely based on the delightful Chicken Pita we had last Tuesday night. My adult daughter and I were celebrating the holiday by doing a girls' night mainly in downtown but since we wanted to make the night as magical as possible, we picked this place for a nice after dinner cocktail place as we remembered it when we dined at the high-end restaurant on the same block (a few doors away to the west) in early November. We were we went here. Service was professional (this might be a better thing than "friendly", not sure if you agree.) I usually opt for my usual, "red wine" at a bar or cocktail lounge and yet I wanted something out of my comfort zone so as soon as I saw the Espresso Martini on the menu, I immediately eliminated the idea of the red wine". My daughter who doesn't drink, simply copied my idea so she ordered the nonalcoholic version of it. I liked the size of the cocktail glasses at this place. Not massively big; they are more on the smaller size but that's exactly what I wanted as it was a second drink for the night. It's not like we were closely observing the bartender when he was making our concoctions but he definitely used some freshly brewed espresso to make them as we sipped our night away, the nice bitterness of the espresso as well as some sweetness was entertaining our palette; and it lingered for a while. Mine (alcoholic one) had the perfect foam on top; hers had more holes in the foam (as it was, once again, nonalcoholic. Hers which I tasted, however, was perfectly an Espresso Martini; if someone served it to me as "alcoholic" I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.) I want to get into the protagonist of the night: the Chicken Pita with pesto marinade and a side of fries. First, the guy we ordered this with apparently forgot to place it with the kitchen. We found out when we later inquired about it with the other guy in the bar as he came by so he went back to him to ask him about it. He (the original guy) then came to us with a professional apology for forgetting to place it but said he'd rush the order which would only take 10 minutes. We were super easygoing about it as we weren't in a hurry in any way (we told him that.) He then said the pita would be on them as they made a mistake. Wow! What a considerate gesture! They righted the wrong without any hesitation. Once he had brought us the much awaited pita, my daughter (who was still quite full from the light snacks at our first restaurant earlier that night) took a bite of it. Even though she wasn't hungry (like I said), she couldn't stop eating it so she ended up taking a few more bites. I, of course, tasted it after her and oh my goodness, the pesto marinated chicken was so amazingly tasty. The pita that wrapped the chicken was large and soft. And the fries that accompanied the pita were nicely seasoned. We got to know a nice cocktail lounge that's conveniently open from early hours in the morning to late hours in the night (I believe, however, that they are closed for a few hours mid afternoon.) As this place checks for all three elements of a good restaurant (ambience, service but most of all, good food and drinks), it's now on my favorite restaurant in Denver. read more

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Salita touts, "You're in good hands" on their website and that is a fact. From the minute we walked in the door to the moment we left, we were well taken care of. Situated in Capitol Hill, this welcoming space serves up espresso and cocktails by many former staff of the speakeasy, Green Russell, so you know the caliber of the cocktails is amazing. Menus are in a chic, black leather notebook. If you don't see one that suits your taste, they are happy to whip one up for you. My recent go to has been a Revolver made with espresso vs coffee liquor and since Salita had an espresso menu - score! My revolver was a perfect balance of caffeine, bourbon, and orange bitters. I also decided to try one of their classic cocktails, the Colfax Dirty Martini. The Cynar bitters sets this one apart from other dirty martinis as it adds a bit of sweetness to the brine of the olives. Happy Hour runs 4-6pm on weekdays, 2-6pm on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays. Salita is a great place to hang out with friends, enjoy excellent cocktails/coffee and conversation, or just vibe from the amazing playlist coming out of the speakers. read more

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Do you ever get an experience that just blows your expectations out of the water? It's a casual Sunday, and I'm checking out this quaint coffee/cocktail bar, which comes off completely unassuming.... They ask if you want the coffee or cocktail menu, and then the magic begins. The cocktails are beyond unique - they have intriguing ingredients that don't even sound like they go together; but you know what, they do! And the drinks are incredibly balanced. An added bonus is that they are so kind and generous as humans and bartenders! I can't stress the welcoming atmosphere enough, along with their thoughtfulness in making sure you select a cocktail that fits your flavor profile. What's even cooler? This.. so I'm not a fan of gin but they had some extra Pesto Mainfesto (gin, strega, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon, garlic honey, and toasted pine nut) and offered several of us a try. I wasn't optimistic because I don't like gin plus olive oil, garlic, lemon, and pine nut in a drink???? Guess what? It was crazy delicious. I would totally order a full cocktail of it! Who knew the magic of olive oil in a cocktail!?! So on to my other libations, the house punch option was refreshing and tasty. The Smoke Daddy was phenomenal (bourbon, mezcal, banana, angostura, pineapple, cinnamon, and orgeat). Boozy, balanced, and such depth in flavors. Layers of goodness! I also got an off menu version of their espresso martini with mexican chocolate flavors and spice (yum). I wanted to get a soft drink, and Miranda asked if I was open to a homemade soda - I said heck yeah. She asked what I liked/didn't like and proceeded to create an amazing orange, lemon, honey homemade soda that was refreshing and tasty. Places like this are special because they not only provide stellar services and amazing cocktails they also are in a class of their own of what few establishments world wide can accomplish - which is providing an excellent AND balanced cocktail regardless of the liquor used. That's right, I said it. Truly amazing cocktail bars can wow you with any drink or liquor because they understand ingredients and complementary flavors that are balanced. This is one of those places. When you hear craft cocktail, this place represents what true "craft" means, especially when it's wrapped in a welcoming and unassuming coffee shop vibe. This will definitely be a new stop and go to on my Denver list. read more

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Came in for a drip coffee, came out really impressed with how unique this place is , and a generous credit Tristan gave to come back. Best start of the week. read more

This up and coming bar is a great place for a relaxed cocktail hour in the afternoon or for a delightful espresso in the morning. Near the heart of downtown, this cute little place offers a wide range of cocktails. I had the Paloma and throughly enjoyed it. The waiter was attentive and super fun as was the bar tender. As the evening wore on, the place got very busy but we were still well taken care of. I will be back to try more cocktails from their menu and definitely will be back to try their espresso. Cute place; Highly recommend! read more

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We've been to Salita a few times and normally enjoy it. They have great fries and pretty decent drinks, and it's usually a fun spot. However, our last visit during Pride was really disappointing. They had a Pride menu featuring special drinks named after local restaurants owned by the same restaurant group as Salita, with a note that ordering the drinks could earn you different colored bracelets, and you could visit all locations to collect them. The Salita drink did have a star next to it. However, the menu wasn't clear about whether you could order any drink but only receive a bracelet if you ordered the drink tied to that particular bar, or if you were only allowed to order the one specific drink associated with that bar. So, we asked our server for clarification. Unfortunately, he was incredibly rude and sarcastic, snapping back, "You can only order the Salita drink --you know, the name of the bar?" It was unnecessarily condescending and really upset me. I get that it was busy because of Pride, but this was an innocent question, and there was no reason for such a rude response. I was so upset that I didn't order anything and seriously considered leaving, but stayed because my friends wanted to order drinks. Luckily, another server helped us later and she was much nicer, which saved the experience from being a total disaster. Overall, I've enjoyed Salita in the past, but this experience completely soured my impression. It made me not want to go back, even though I've been there several times and normally have a great time. On top of that, they charged us the 22%, which I'm used to but not when I get bad service like that. read more

The happy hour is excellent! Otherwise the pricing is a bit steep in my opinion. It's a chic spot for a date. However knowing that vesper is next door and presumably much more affordable, I might suggest just going for happy hour then migrating to vesper afterwards. I believe the ownership is the same. Great service and ambiance! read more

Fantastic cocktail bar! The menu is creative and fun, and they've got a seasonal menu that changes every 2-3 months. Staff were friendly and happy to answer questions about some of their more unique concoctions. Happy hour until 6, $10 for classic cocktails - and we're not just talking a G&T. Seasonal offerings are in the $14-$18 range for the most part, and worth it. With so many blah cocktails downtown meeting or exceeding that price, a trip to Salita should be a no-brainer. They've got comfy bar seating and more intimate window seating throughout. Seriously, go! Salita is amazing. read more

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Love these drinks! So fun to have such a legit cocktail bar in our neighborhood. They take such care with each drink and the flavors and presentation is outstanding. Highly recommend if you want somewhere fancy and delicious. read more

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We were excited to check this place out and finally went...unfortunately, we were so let down. We all had a truly TERRIBLE experience here, all of the staff were very standoff-ish and NOT helpful at all. Very short answers, many resting b*tch faces, and some of the WORST service we have all ever had in our lives. Really do not understand why this would be the case since this is a social setting, people come to decompress and have some drinks yet this place was very UN-welcoming. Of special note, one of the male servers (is the face you see on Google when you search for Salita) was extremely impolite and looked like he was on crack or meth. He was bug eyed, eyes just so wide that he may truly have been on something. He took 20 mins to come take our order and when he did, he actually walked away and said he would be right back. His "right back" was 10+ mins. Our party actually decided to get up and leave it was such an odd, uncomfortable, and unsettling ambiance and environment. Save your time, there are plenty of other more deserving places to socialize in with better drinks and menu selections. Do NOT waste your time here, Salita does not deserve your patronage as it is a junk establishment with just as bad wait/server/bartender staff sadly enough. We were so excited too...what a TREMENDOUS let down. read more

This is my favorite cocktail bar in the city! The staff is friendly and highly skilled. They have a deep cocktail repertoire and can always go off-menu to concoct exactly what you're looking for. And you can't beat their happy hour--$10 for any classic cocktail! read more

bartender shane was so amazing!! took great care of all my friends and i! next time im in denver i will make it a priority to come back! the type of hospitality and environment you never see on a day to day basis. thank you salita:) read more

Great selection of booze with amiable if not especially driven server in a pretty room with comfy seating (also seating outside). Prices were reasonable and it was a good place to kill an hour. Don't miss a trip to "the facilities," just to check out the remarkably decorated throne. read more

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In the past, I enjoyed visiting this place. However, they recently started charging a mandatory 22 percent gratuity/service charge. I won't support this business again. read more

This place is fantastic! Santi is a great bartender and made me feel right at home. I had the Eye of Sauron and it blew my pants off. They have so many great drinks and the atmosphere is so great! I'll definitely be back! read more

Salita - Eye of Sauron - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Nice vibe, nice concept (if you want to drink all day you need to start in the morning), and friendly and patient service. Unfortunately, the coffee was way too hot - we had to wait a while before it could be consumed (the disposable cups were even melting at the mercy of the heat). Another note - as a New Yorker, dining in Denver was an eye-opener and the best example of tipping culture gone wild. Salita in particular has an automatic 22% tip (they label it a creating happy people fee but let's call it what it is) which seems a bit excessive for coffee. read more

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We came here after dinner for a drink and it was amazing! I am pregnant but was telling my husband before that I wish I could have an espresso martini, well they had a non alcoholic one and even made it decaf too! Tasted amazing and wasn't too sugary like most mocktails. Cute and quaint, a great date spot! read more

I love going here for coffee and breakfast burritos. I know it sounds random but they are so good, they have veggie, chorizo, and bacon for only $5. Also lots of pastries, added grab and go items, and a limited menu at night for food but the burger is great. read more

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One of my favorite places to go to in Cap Hill. I first came here to grab coffee and came back the same week to try a cocktail. They don't disappoint! The happy hour is affordable and get the Sangria when you can. The whole team are great at making drinks on the fly and are helpful if you're indecisive. Can't wait to go back! read more

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What a great find!! The same bartenders from the green russel have come over after the closing of the Larimer location (lease reasons). Drinks are fancy. Bartenders are incredible and the ambience is to die for. This painting makes me want to come back over and over. To make it even better, Luca is next door and the food there is the best in Denver! read more

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Wanted to try a new cocktail bar and this place did not disappoint. Love the vibe, the craft cocktails and the espresso martini was good. Definitely coming back to try more drinks! read more

First I want to say, we love Jake. Now onto the issue. Newer bartender Santi (?). What a tool. Talk about entitled and RUDE. WOW!!!!!!!! Asked him a question and his response was to put a hand in my face and tell me "if you have any questions, I'll be to your table in a minute, can't you see I'm busy". Note, 6, yes SIX people in the entire place. My wife and walked out. I called to speak with the manager/owner. Left my contact info... and guess what...you guessed it, one week later...nothing. I've come to learn the Bonanno family owns this place. Well, no wonder their entire restaurant empire has come CRASHING DOWN the last several years. What a shame. Only go if Jake is working read more

Really really great cocktails! Recommend the cosmo and the espresso martini. Happy hour is a good deal, I go often!

Holy sh*t. That sums up perfectly our experience at Salita. Wondered in on a Saturday evening before dinner wanting to kill some time. Cute, seat yourself cocktail bar that serves coffee in the AM. Feel like I was transported back in time to an old-timey bar. Beautiful ambiance and incredible service. They have 3 pages of cocktails on the menu sorted between some house crafted cocktails to old favorites. I immediately knew I was ordering the Ionian Martini ($18) when I saw it - pretty much a caprese cocktail which was weird enough to intrigue me. If you love dirty martinis or savory drinks, you'll love this. Beautifully garnished with mini tomato, mozz and basil. All the cocktails served were gorgeous! The staff was also top notch. We arrived right as they got a bit busy and our server apologized with some complementary snacks. They also brought around some samples of liquor. Outside of the very high price point, this spot was wonderful! Tuly worth it if you're looking to try something unique! read more

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What an experience!! Very inviting atmosphere from the bartenders from Green Russell in Larimer Square relocated to Salita. A very lively crew of Jake Fuller & Miranda Frass. This space was formely Lou's Hot Chicken but this is as better use of the space. I started with a White Negroni. I am a fan of Campari, but this lighter version is nice. Salita does not use preformed ice cubes or globes, but uses a knife to shape ice for drinks. Very creative and fun to watch while drinks are being created. My 2nd drink was a Eye of Sauron, a smoked Scotch, mezcal, campari and cynar mix. They use a globe to smoke the drink. Very fun. My 3rd and last drink was Killer Rabbit. Lots of rum, passionfruit liqueur, pineapple, orange & coconut. It had an edible orchid but needed a tiki umbrella. A very nice enviroment with padded bar stools and wood counter. The cocktail tables for two were ideal. They have light food choices including olives, marcona almonds, proscuitto, mozzarella and gnocco frito. I will be back to visit other Bonnano Concepts, Luca and Mizuna. read more

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I have been here twice before in the morning and afternoon and loved it. At night the wait staff is pretentious. Would have tipped 35% but the check comes preloaded at 22%. Hand out chocolate covered strawberries to everyone but us and you deserve the 22%. Drinks were fine. I am torn about returning. read more

Happened upon this quaint little spot and had an amazing Saturday afternoon. Their cocktails are delish, made with love. I had a prosciutto croissant sandwich which was also amazing. The service was impeccable and we loved the ambiance. Will definitely be returning! read more

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The new and currently top of their game living room space. A proper top-notch cocktail joint, let them experiment and have fun with your experience. Only spot that we found that can come close would be suite6A. Live, love, laugh, and cheers! read more

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Top notch beverages and service. If it's not on the menu, ask! They can/will make it happen! Quaint corner spot with the perfect atmosphere. Great bar seating and cozy little booths. Will go again! read more

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Great little location. Miranda was a joy and made our first experience very pleasant! We will probably return in the future to enjoy the location during the nightlife. read more

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My partner and I came here for a gathering with friends, and we both loved the vibe. There are coffee drinks and pastries for something to nibble on, but overall there's just a great ambience for hanging out and sipping on an artisanal cocktail. read more

Pricey, but worth it every time. I live around the corner from here and we love to stop in for either coffee in the morning (beware: it's strong) or an amazing cocktail at night. Their espresso martini is unreal!! The service fee is included and the check is always pricier than other places for coffee or drinks but you're paying for the quality and the experience which makes it worth it! read more

Wonderful drinks the early bird martini is truly unique. Very cute bar with tiny cocktail tables. Perfect for a start to the night or a nightcap. read more

The service and cocktails are immaculate at this place! Happy hour is an amazing deal (M-F) and it is connected to a dive bar! 10 outta 10

Had high hopes for this stylish coffee shop / bar in my neighborhood, so I went in on a Saturday morning to get some work done on my laptop. I got a cinnamon latte, but there was hardly any cinnamon taste to it. I almost wonder if they forgot to put cinnamon in it, or if it was just too faint to taste? Sat down to get some work done, and the internet went out twice in ten minutes, so I couldn't really do anything. On top of all that, it was extremely cold inside. I know places like to turn the A/C up in the summer since it was about 80 degrees outside, but it was way, way cold. With the A/C and all the fans blowing, it felt like it was in the low 60's. To be fair, I was only wearing a tank top, but that's because it was a really hot day. After about ten minutes, I literally started shivering. The marble table felt like the shelves in my refrigerator, and the pleather booth seating was not getting any warmer. Anyway, shivering cold with a not-so-cinnamon latte and no internet, I snarfed my croissant down and went back home after about 10 minutes. I think this is more of a bar that wanted to sell some coffee in the mornings to make a little extra cash. But it's clear that it's first and foremost a bar, and a cafe secondarily. Really hate to say this, but even Starbucks is a better choice for both coffee and ambience. read more

The drinks are small, but good. What's not so good is the 22% service charge, PLUS there is a place for the tip on the receipt. Lesson learned. Won't be back! read more