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.

The bar is this lovely classic dark and moody high-end venue attached to the side of a bright and…read moreairy lobby; the vibe just works. Good bar program; but my counterpart thought her pre-batched cocktail was under-shaken. They have a frozen espresso martini that we sampled; it is a little frozen bomb of love and delight. Will definitely get a formal serving next time. We tried the tuna poke; I would have put this on the menu as a tuna tartare. I think this could have been great but it failed on the quality of the tuna.

Great little bar inside St. Julian hotel. You have the option of sitting inside the bar or relaxing…read morein the main lobby. There is ample seating either at tables, couches, or by the beautiful huge fireplace. Although a wonderful hotel, you do not have to be staying the night in order to enjoy the bar. Drinks are great but the food is even better. MUST HAVE: Handmade Tots. Trust me, the yumminess alone is memorable. Their Charcuterie Board is wonderful, as is their Carrot Cake. Very relaxing space filled with yummy food and delicious drinks. Great Happy Hour as well.

Wow. Just wow…read more Nora's Speakeasy might be one of my favorite cocktail spots ever. The vibe is dark, elegant, and cool without trying too hard -- it really feels like a secret hideout (but in the best way). Drinks? Insanely good. Their "Nora's Version" menu reimagines classic cocktails with modern twists, and every single one we tried was a hit. Balanced, bold, and beautifully crafted. Food is simple but hits the spot -- charcuterie, grilled cheese, and pretzel bites that pair perfectly with the cocktails. Bonus: You get a welcome sip when you arrive! Such a fun touch that set the tone for a great night. Run, don't walk. Louisville, you've got something really special here.

This place had SUCH good vibes, I was surprised to find it! It's on the main road in Louisville…read morewhich is just around the corner from Boulder. I saw it had good ratings online; unfortunately I came on a day my stomach was already bothering me but I wanted to have a look. It's a very low light, date night vibe inside. The barista was super friendly, and I saw online they'd had a very sweet cocktail from a few years back - I asked her about it and she didn't have all the ingredients but offered to make me something similar. I declined because I felt like i shouldn't be drinking with my stomach feeling off, but it's exactly the type of place I like to check out, the menu was cool. I will definitely try to make it back one of these days when passing back through the area! Also had lots of free street parking all along the main road ~

What a lovely surprise! Fox glove just had their one year anniversary and I'm so glad we decided to…read moregive it a try... Such a sweet, charming, beautiful atmosphere with cupboard outdoor dining nooks/boot/lounge... And the inside is just as cozy and beautiful as well! The drinks were phenomenal... I'm so impressed that the bartender figured out a way to make a cocktail with Malort! It was actually seriously delicious... And those in the Chicago club know how hard of a feat that is! We also loved the Green Envy Gimlet... And the snacks were just perfect. I highly recommend the Dolmas! They said you can also bring food in - and with Ghost Pizza right next-door that is quite a benefit! We will definitely be back and I'm sure this is going to be a new regular spot for me and my girls!

I visited Foxglove for the first time and I am in love! It's sort of got this upscale yet charming…read morevibe indoors and there's tons of outdoor seating as well. The staff are all gems - I felt so taken care of while I was there. Hospitality is 10/10. Drinks are just as good - the bartenders were fabulous and gave great recommendations. Drinks are well poured and absolutely beautiful. You can tell this place has a lot of heart. Will definitely be back!

Well this is a fun little place. A Tiki Bar in Boulder made for a great after event spot. Themed…read moredrinks and decor are always a win with me. Our server took great care with us and checked on us frequently, which was very much appreciated. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Just know that inside seating is dimly lit. Seating is "family-style" so be ready to sit with some new friends you meet. While I did not try any of the drinks or food, those I was with stated a great "foodie" and drink experience. Certain drinks come served in super fun tiki glasses! The drinks were extremely well priced for Boulder! I look forward to going back and giving the food and drink a try. Shout out to Jungle for doing a great job supporting Rocky Mountain Equality during Pride Month. 100% of profits from the Boulder Pride Cocktail menu go to this organization. Awesome!

Jungle is an awesome tiki bar in the heart of Boulder. It's tucked away a stone's throw from Pearl…read moreStreet. I've been here a few times over the last couple years, and it's become a go-to for me in the area. I'm a sucker for a good Mai Tai. And boy oh boy, they make a great one here. Definitely ones of the standouts on the classic cocktail menu. Flip the menu around and you'll find unique original drinks. For the classics, stick with Mai Tai, Jungle Bird, Saturn, or Piña Colada. We came here after an event where there was appetizers, so we didn't want to commit to entrées. Jungle has a nice selection of tropical appetizers, burgers, chicken tenders, fish tacos, etc. This was my first time eating here. We ordered the ceviche and nachos. Ceviche was very sweet due to the passion fruit (actually way too sweet) but I appreciated the execution of the shrimp, lime, and other ingredients. The nachos were solid with a white queso. A fancier/island take on a bar staple. Wouldn't run back for either personally, just my preference! We sat on the patio and service was prompt and friendly. I would like to sit inside one day, keep in mind close to half the seating is outside the actual bar. But on a beautiful night in Boulder, it's a great place to be. Definitely recommend Jungle. It's not one of those overly pretentious tiki bars. It has a nice neighborhood bar feel, albeit their talent behind the stick. Check them out!

We visited Apraske for a birthday party last night…read more This is a 80s inspired pop-up theme bar with 80s disco and neon lights. You can sit outside or in little heated greenhouses. (There is also inside seating but we didn't try that). The cocktails are very tasty. I tried "Sex on the Snow" and I loved it. This cocktail is based on Gin with infused lavender and lemon juice. They also served some food. My kids had nachos and I had the German Style brats. My brat was served with pickled red onion and whole grain mustard. It was really good. I loved the vibe and I will visit again.

It was set as a tiki themed bar when we went. It would have probably been a lot better (but louder)…read more if we chose to reserve a spot outside. 1/2 the restaurant was closed. They had a small row where they could fit some tables inside. My friend at I were sat directly next to the air conditioning machine. The tables were wobbly, there was water spilling from the pitcher, basically the whole time, and we were never offered napkins. Overall the theme was good, but I wanted to see more of the restaurant. The decorations were a little shotty and at one point someone stood on the bar to plug in the lights. There was a sandpit outside where the band was playing and swinging chairs at the bar. The first drinks that I got- the one in the coconut- was basically an expensive cup of ice. There was VERY little drink in here. After about two sips, it tasted like sweet ice water. I also ordered the pain killer which was delicious! We had a very friendly, but overall inattentive waiter. Again, we were shoved in the back corner so perhaps that's why.

The most amazing huge menu of delicious drinks! Great atmosphere. I will definitely be going back…read more Highly recommend.

Great little fun family owned cocktail bar in Lafayette. They have a diverse drink menu and allow…read moreoutside food. There are even a few restaurants that deliver free. Check it out!

Amazing drinks! We got the Fuego Flower Margarita fro Cinco De Mayo. It was a Hibiscus Margarita,…read morerimmed the glass with candied jalapeño syrup and salt, AH-MAZING!! Shane is absolutely incredible - funny, and such an amazing human! If you are anywhere near Erie... you gotta come here!

Very unique flavors of cider, friendly staff and cute outdoor seating area. Check this place out if…read moreyou're in the area!