If you enjoy bars with a European flair, feels like your are sitting in a living room, and offers…read moregood strong cocktails with snacks, Bedlam is the bar for you. Bedlam was recommended to us for late night drinks by staff working in one of the restaurants at our hotel. During our short stay in Denver, we went to Bedlam twice. The first time was around 11:30 on a Thursday night. We had a few cocktails along with a cheese and charcuterie plate. The second time was around 12:30 on a Saturday night when we came in for a night cap. The first time we came in, it wasn't too busy, and we were encouraged to sit wherever we wanted. The bar was full so we chose a small table. Our server gave us menus, though specials were written on a chalkboard above the bar. We each tired a couple of cocktails and had a shot called the Master Shot. We also chose the make-your-own charcuterie board. Our favorite drink was the Woo Girl, which allowed us to choose our spirit of choice. I chose gin and my friend chose tequila. When we returned a couple of nights later, we knew already we were going to order the Woo Girl cocktail. It was packed on a Saturday night, but there was a small table in back where they seated us. This bar is more for spending time with the friends you come with, rather than mingling, as staff seats you at a table. It doesn't seem like they offer standing room or just squeezing in, though maybe we just didn't experience that. That said, all in all, I really enjoyed Bedlam and recommend it to anyone going to Denver.

I got out of a concert on Sunday night and didn't feel like going to bed yet. Downtown Denver was…read moreasleep, but Bedlam was hopping. They had a karaoke night and it was packed. Cool ambience. It's a cocktail bar, but they offered a few beers (nothing on draft). The staff was eccentric and not really friendly, but they were working hard on a busy night to make sure that their customers had a good time.

Such a great date spot! Nocturne is a very intimate setting with live jazz and beautiful, low lit…read moreambiance. We chose this spot for our 4 year anniversary and were treated with excellence. When we arrived, a small bouquet of flowers awaited us at our table. We had floor seating and enjoyed the music and the food. There was a 3 course menu that we chose from: started with the strawberry salad and peach glazed pork belly paired with grapefruit fizz mocktails. We both chose the seared halibut as our entree, and dessert was the chocolate stout cake and coconut panna cotta. WOW. That coconut panna cotta was absolutely one of the best desserts I've had. It was light and wonderful, perfect way to end the meal. I would definitely come back here in the future, it can be hard to find intimate setting restaurants in Denver and even fewer with wonderful live music. This place hit the spot.

What a great night at Nocturne. The pre-fixe menu had great options and this was honestly one of…read morethe best meals we had in Denver. Each course was carefully thought out and full of flavor. The drinks were amazing, and of course the jazz band for the night was great. The service was also top-notch. Karen was our server and she anticipated all of our needs. Overall, such a romantic vibe - great for a date night. This was a must-do while in Denver.

Love this spot near the walking outdoor mall strip and old bank turned drag space!…read more It just rained but they had workers wiping tables and games for people. Music, cool decor and a pleasant vibe wrap this spot up as a must visit!

I went here Friday afternoon. The food was good, we had truffle fries, cheesy tots, and funnel…read morefries. All really good!

Williams & Graham is probably the most memorable bar I've been to in Denver. We were next door at…read morethe Occidental and only found out about it thru the server. Ambiance is everything you expect a speakeasy to be. It's dark and intimate. The menu is big with a lot of creative options. Service is extremely friendly! I got the Stay Golden cocktail with malt gastrique fries. Both of which were CHEF'S KISS! Too bad I had a flight to catch in the morning or I would've been there all night to try more drinks!

Kenny was such an amazing server! We loved the drinks and food they were all so good. Very calm…read moreatmosphere and the volume wasn't too loud. Very lounge-y had a great time

We were greeted immediately by multiple staff members and were served rather quickly. They have…read moretons of interesting drinks that were tasty! I've never tried their food before, but maybe next time I will. But I'd love to explore more of their drinks!

Just stopped by for some cocktails but it happened to be happy hour! I ordered the Texan Sun. My…read moredrink was refreshing and just what I needed.

Absolutely lovely place!!!! One of ours favourite hang out…read moreplace all the time....!! In the heart of Denver downtown.... Food is good ... But for that try weekday evenings Weekdays are crazy & busy... Service was good too.... Drinks are always bang on... Love the surroundings & views which are Awesum Always recommended guys!

Located on top of Le Méridien Denver Downtown hotel, 54thirty is a fun location with pretty great…read moreviews of Denver. We went during the day in August, and it was hot, no joke. All the seats in the shade were taken, so we set up shop in the sun. They do have very comfortable seating options regardless of where you sit, some just have shade. Our waitress was very nice and kept an eye on us as we melted. They are known for the speciality cocktails, but those also come with specialty prices. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink that was good but became warm almost instantly and was nearly $17. The hotel was hosting a dog adoption event that Tito's Vodka was also partnering with in 54thirty. It was nice to be able to duck into the corridor to see what the adoption event was all about and also get some cooler air. You do get a good view of the city and of the convention center so that is what you're paying for.

I will be upfront. I read Westword's Best Burgers for 2026, and that was the only way I ended up…read morehere. BUT, my yearning for the burger served in the previous spot as Twansburger, now served by Pit Field BBQ, at The Galley, located in Finn's Manor (I would be happy to flowchart this search) was MORE than satisfactory. It was epic. GREAT outdoor area, and, if it is hot, fantastic, almost too cold, AC inside area. Anthony was my bartender, and was perfect for efficiency, personality, and...just being cool. Loved my bar experience. I will get to the burger in a second, but let me just tell you IPA drinkers that I rank all IPA's. I do West Coast, non-hazy ones, and have a list. A LONG list. Full Frame Plants was literally one of my favorite IPA's EVER. Highlighted in fancy colors on my list of hundreds of beers. Cool bar area, other beers besides the one that I picked, and a great venue overall. Now, to the magical burger. It is in a food truck, and Pablo was who I ordered through for the quick trip. He was cordial, knowledgeable, efficient, and...cooked a damn good burger. I threw it in as #10 all time, my list is fluid, but, like the college football rankings, can't just go from unranked to #1. You have to work your way up, but I WILL say the good impression was made on my taste buds. I also recommend the parmesan fries if you need a side. And just listen to Pablo and get the "fry sauce" if you need something to dip them in. I can't believe that the most dimly lit, worst pic I took of this place WAS the burger, but I think I was a little too excited to just EAT it. My bad. Trust me. It looked great. Energy was great here, the people were flocking in after I was the first person there, and I highly recommend this place...and the BURGER (and the Full Frame BEER)...see you there...

Came here for the Pliny the younger tapping!!! Super good spot!! Food truck, happy staff and great…read moredrink options! I usually skip this place, but definitely going to come back. Also, this place usually draws a huge night crowd if you're into it!!! Huge outdoor area, well covered and heated!

On my occasional stops at this fine establishment I get the pleasure of having Kyle serving me my…read morefavorite cocktail. The old fashioned. I do occasionally order different libations but normally end up back to my favorite. Why change up? Kyle definitely makes everyone's experience pleasurable and memorable. He likes to add joviality while doing what he enjoys. And can't forget the sub guy Tim. I don't eat my subs there but I do order mine to go. He definitely gives you your moneys worth with fresh ingredients.

Good cocktails and vibes for when you wanna bar hop with friends. They have a fun cocktail menu but…read morethey can also do the classics and I found i prefer just a classic cocktail. There are booths and tables for groups or you can stand and jump around if you want to bop around. It can get busy on weekends so just be prepared to wait at the bar if it's busy. But overall good vibes. There's also sandwiches and food so you can munch.