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The Broken Cage

4.6 (139 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Open • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Lauren B.

This place is so cute! I love the vibe inside with all the plants. I went during happy hour and tried the watermelon basil margarita which was delicious. Our server was super sweet, excited to go back!

Olivia Z.

The drinks here are really good and unique, but pretty expensive. They have a happy hour, so definitely go during that if you can. The vibe is cute - lot of plants hanging everywhere without it feeling like a plant shop/coffee shop. It still has the cocktail lounge ambiance.

Cool interior seating
Pui-See Y.

What a cute place for a relaxing drink before dinner. Tucked away off of Platte Street, but don't let that fool you. Once you walk in, you'll be in love with the ambiance and the abundance of indoor plants purifying the room. Not only that, but their drinks are as unique as their space! Every drink was made with passion and looked like something out of James Bond, even the mocktail! Which is the one I had, Oh Mai! Even my boyfriend was surprised by the delicious taste! The bartender was attentive to my friends' request for something good and different. She did not disappoint them and even made them seconds and thirds! Love this place!

Alex A.

Went there this weekend with some friends with a reservation and every table was full. We waited over 25 minutes for our table and then another 15 to order drinks. I ordered a Kombucha as I don't drink alcohol and I was given an IPA which was on our receipt. I was oblivious and thought that the kombucha was meant to taste like beer as an alcoholic alternative. Also was very hot in there it was unpleasant.

Espresso Martini, BobaFett, Divine Aviation
Tee T.

~OUT OF TOWNERS~ Sierra was a great host, server!! Right from when we walked in the ambiance was cool and inviting. Having a hostess with the mostess made it top tier customer service experience. Her vibe and energy was amazing. I had the espresso Martini, Divine aviation, dragon heart, Moscow mule. All drinks from the mixologist were amazing! endless others i forgot to name lol i will be back for sure. Thank you Sierra!!!

Noah K.

Went here for some after-work drinks to kickstart the weekend. Got a reservation and I'm glad we did, the spot definitely got busier and busier as we enjoyed our drinks. For food we went with the flatbread and pretzel sticks. The flatbread was good and filling, but wasn't too special. The pretzels were amazing though. Buttery and soft with two dipping sauces. The drinks are fun and delicious. Very unique options with something for everyone. Great presentation with all of them. The last drink I ordered was served in a lantern with smoke! The service was professional, efficient, and friendly. The bar itself is charming. Relaxing atmosphere but it did get loud.

Beautiful bar area
Markie S.

I came into The Broken Cage on a very snowy late afternoon hoping to have a nice cocktail with some friends . I absolutely love the atmosphere in here. The bar feels very organic and is covered in beautiful plants that hang from the ceilings and decorate the seating areas. The service was amazing, we were met with very friendly conversation and jokes. We had two amazing espresso martinis that were topped with a whip that I will tell my future grandkids about. (It was that good) we also had one green tea shot that was honestly one of the best I've ever had. This is a cute spot especially if you're feeling "wintered-out". Seeing all the greenery and having a nice cocktail or mocktail will bring you right back to summer vibes!

Vivian C.

One of the most aesthetically pleasing cocktail bars ever!! Plants galore with fairy lights (?)! We actually came here on a whim to wait for a friend, but it was definitely a wonderful choice. Our server was so friendly and sweet too! Their drinks were super unique! My friends drink was an alcoholic dalgona coffee. The perfect drink for any coffee lover!! Meanwhile, I don't remember what mine was called, but it had popping boba in it!! It was like drinking a juice. Dangerously delicious I really enjoyed it. Definitely want to try other drinks and try their food! We will need to make a reservation next time.

Tomato jam jar with naan bread
Mallory M.

Love this place!! The ambiance is 10/10!! There are so many plants and the greenery is amazing. Great vibes all around. I came here with a friend to grab a quick drink and a small appetizer. They have great happy hour 4-6 M-F with great deals. We both got an ice wine martini and it was delicious. We also got a tomato jam jar for a little appetizer and it was decent, but could've had a little more flavor for my liking, still good and refreshing though. I ended up getting an espresso martini before we left (for me it's a must) and it was one of the better ones that i have found in Denver so far the staff was friendly and helpful and they also had great music playing! Also fun: you can buy some of their plants there!! As a plant person, this is a go to!! Will definitely be back.

Fries
Joy Q.

Great spot for cocktail and snacks Has a happy hour too. Great vibe after work for conversations and hanging out. I'm impressed by how this spot keeps their plants well. All the green leaves were so pleasant to the eyes

Strawberry Margarita
Stefanie C.

I've been wanting to come to Broken Cage since it opened, and I finally made it out here late-ish one night for a date. It's so cute!!! Anywhere that's colorful and has a bunch of plants is 100% my jam. I walked in and sat at the bar while waiting for my date. I started with a strawberry margarita, which was delicious and part of their happy hour special that day. We eventually moved to the bench, where I ordered another cocktail and their mushroom bisque. They were closing earlier than advertised, which we were bummed about, but I knew I had to get some sort of food in my stomach. Broken Cage did a great job with their smoky lantern cocktail that went viral on social media. Would love to come back and try that.

Alexa N.

Cutest little cocktail bar on platte street! We came for happy hour and everything was SOOO good. The happy hour is from 4-6:30 Monday-Thursday. Most of their cocktails were $8 and they have $8 snacks. I would say one of the better happy hours in Denver. We got pretzel sticks, French fries, and their tomato jam with naan. They were all so delicious and they were all good portions of food. My favorite were the fries. The bar area was filled with cute plants. The inside seating was super cute and there was a lot of cute wall decor. I will be coming back!

The smoking dragon! With my rosemary cocktail in the foreground & pretzel sticks
Anna B.

This place is SO FUN!! I love the amount of foliage. Seriously so many plants- I don't know how they water them all! It really creates a cool environment. The drinks are super creative too. They each have a fun flavor profile and theme to them! There's a smoky one that comes in a lantern, and lots more cool themes to be found! Give a few of them a try!!

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Great drinks, great people and a beautiful location close to everything. Saturday nights new spot for cocktails for us!

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What's the covid mask mandate / vaccine rule here?

Hi Jenny! Due to the mandate we ask for guests to wear a mask when not seated.

When is your happy hour?

4-6:30 Tuesday through Thursday and Friday 4-6pm!

Does this place take reservations?

Yes

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