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    The Cooper Lounge

    4.0 (307 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Romantic
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    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Vivian C.

    I've been hearing about this place for years and finally got a chance to try it after dinner! We were greeted and seated right away and were attended to all night long. The quality of drinks and food were incredible! Oysters were fresh and drinks were delightful. Would love to try a different cocktail next time while trying out their charcuterie boards that look like Pinterest quality based on the yelp pictures.

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    Damon B.

    Visiting Denver as an adult is a treat. Armed with Timeout Denver's list of best cocktail bars, my intention was clear, until it became muddled. All good. Sometimes things just work out the way they're meant to, and I'm happy I ended up at The Cooper Lounge. Beverages: 5/5. Elijah Craig Old-fashioned comes correct! The smokey joy of old fashioned, when it's made properly, cannot be overstated. Nothing but flames. I look forward to trying more selections off their menu next time I'm in town. Service: 5/5. Bartenders know what's up and know how to make a proper Old Fashioned. Say less. Ambiance: 5/5. Historic train station. Art deco style. Friendly vibes and amazing views. I'll definitely return next time I'm in town.

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    Kareem A.

    I really enjoyed my old fashioned and the garlic shrimp. The drink was strong but tasty and the shrimp was very garlicky. But I do like garlic. I was at the bar and the service was attentive and good. Very cool looking bar overlooking the station, very looking but accessible.

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    Tori B.

    Came in very last minute and our hostess (I forgot her name but she was awesome!) and our server Archie were able to get us in and out quickly! I had a Mai Tai and it was PHENOMENAL!! This is in the Union Ststion on the second floor and it is stunning views! Absolutely wonderful!

    Beautiful Christmas tree
    Angela T.

    We had an amazing cocktail! The oysters were very fresh & yummy ! Cutest little bar hidden on upper level of Union Station. I brought my sister here just for the vibe & beautiful Christmas tree was still up . Service is top tier !!

    Bill T.

    While in Denver for a conference, I met up with one of my friends who I've known since 1989. He loves to go out and when I asked where we should meet, he said "I know a place with great cocktails" and he wasn't kidding. He also knows I love trains and grand train stations so the thought of going to a cocktail bar in a train station was a slam dunk. Almost everything about this place is outstanding. The service from start to finish was impeccable. Everyone was so smooth and professional, there was never a wrong note. From the host to our servers (we had one whose shift ended mid-meal and the transition to our new server was like silk) it was outstanding. The ambiance is great too...up on a balcony above the main waiting room in Union Station, you have great views and you can feel the energy but there's also a calm about it. In some train station dining places, it can get cacophonous...I'm thinking of the old Michael Jordan Steakhouse in Grand Central Terminal. But the Cooper Lounge is lively but also mellow, if that makes sense. Drinks are great. I had planned on having one and ended up having three! They're pricey for sure but you're paying for good liquor and they're deftly made. My first was the Smoke and Spades (Iwai 45 Whiskey, Lapsang Souchong Tea, Lemon, Soda) which was good but more of a day drink from my perspective. I switched to the Cooper Lounge Old Fashioned and I loved how they asked if I wanted bourbon, rye or tequila (rye please!). That was an excellent drink. They serve some light bites and we had some baked brie (Focaccia, Danish Brie, Black Garlic, Roasted Tomato, Red Onion Jam) which was really dry and the brie was hard rather than melty. We also had duck croquettes which were good. But food isn't the point of this place, it's the cocktails and the service and on those points, the Cooper Lounge excels. If you've been to the Campbell in Grand Central, it's a similar vibe, although because it's in a more open space, it feels lighter and airier. It also ain't cheap! 100% recommend this place for a drink in Denver.

    Captains Compass (foreground). Amazing 
 Thirst Trap (background): Prioritize this.
    Julian G.

    TLDR: If you're a cocktail person, this should be on your top 3 list. Cocktails: Captains Compass: Tiki perfection A Thirst Trap: Super unique A+ Vibe: Classic, classy and elegant while not being stuffy. I feel if you're a bit shaky on this place bing pretentious and unapproachable this is a good introduction to these types of places... get dressed up, have a good time, they are super accommodating lovely people! What can be better?: I have no idea... but this is a place that im sure they notice small details that I don't notice and there perfecting them. (chefs kiss!)

    Raelene P.

    Q is great he recommended the best food and drinks! He was so knowledgeable!!! This place was beautiful and unique in union station! So happy we came by

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    Clint S.

    This bar is located in the Union Station and thus tries to evoke the memory of railway travel of the past. Most of the staff uniforms are designed to convey the same feeling, and they definitely provide that same sense of refinement and old school elegance. We were escorted to our table by the charming Dakota, and Kyle was our server and he was the definition of professionalism. We had a wonderful, relaxing time in a beautiful hotel bar, and the drinks were delicious. It was one of the many wonderful things that made our trip here so special.

    Shannon W.

    The food, drinks and atmosphere make this place. It's gorgeous and I heard really pretty during the Christmas holiday season with the lights up. My four stars go toward the food and atmosphere. The service was ... interesting. We had a large group and made a reservation. The lounge wasn't crowded at all and we were seated in a booth. There were available seats we could move near the table and we asked if we could move one next to ours for additional seating. Our waitress said she needed to ask the manager. The manager then came over to our table and provided a long explanation about reservations and fire codes and then told us no. I understand the sentiment of both of those factors but we only were at the lounge for an hour and a half (our waitress knew we needed to leave at 6:30) and 10 mins of our time was spent listening to a speech about seating. We brought cupcakes for the baby shower and were then disciplined by the manager for bringing outside food because it's a health dept safety issue. We left 5 mins after the cupcakes and yes, probably should have asked ahead of time about the cupcakes but COME ON we dropped a ton of cash and were not there long and how many times have I brought a cake to a restaurant for a celebration? It was just a lot.

    Brie en Croute
    Deepika G.

    My friends and I came from Oklahoma for a girls' weekend and were staying at the Oxford Hotel which is right across the street from Union Station, so the location of Cooper Lounge was perfect for us on a Sunday mid-morning. Our reservations were at 11:45 am. We enjoyed the amazing views with Denver's Union Station right below us seen from the balcony view to our right, and the beautifully aesthetic bar on our left. The four of us shared different items on the brunch menu: *Brie en Croute* pastry encrusted brie with apricot jam - this dish was heavy, but perfect for sharing - the right amount of decadent to add to our our brunch tasting. *Vegetarian Quiche* delicious! I would order again if I came back here. *Softshell Blue Crab Dip* served with Ritz crackers, we didn't enjoy this dip - not enough crab, and too much panko bread crumbs. *Lobster Roll* I'm a huge fan of lobster rolls, but didn't really like this one. The bread was dry, lobster meat not chunky enough, and there was no liquid butter for dipping. *Egg Salad Sandwich* I loved the filling for this, but again with the bread - it was super dry. I pretty much just ate the filling and was satisfied with that! *Pecan Cinnamon Bun* soo delicious. I'm curious about their other pastries. *Winter Salad* a favorite amongst us all. Fresh and tasty. The pomegranate, roasted squash and pepitas added oomph and bite to an otherwise simple arugula salad. COCKTAILS We couldn't come here without trying a specialty Cooper Lounge cocktail! There are 3 we tried out: *Espresso Martini* *Pumpkin Grove* contains vodka, chai, pumpkin spice, lemon, and club soda - presentation on this cocktail was amazing with a smoking cinnamon stick. The taste was phenomenal. Not too sweet, but sweet enough for me to down the whole drink! *Riserva Prevada* a tequila, spiced pineapple, and mezcal drink. Smoky, delicious, and fancy. Overall, I wouldn't say that the food was very special, but the experience was amazing with friends and the location accounted for that. The drinks are also

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    Morgan A.

    Man oh man - The Cooper Lounge is another one of Denver's gems I drag all of my visiting family or friends to. Located above the Terminal bar in Union Station lays The Cooper Lounge. Cocktails are pricey but fabulous and serviced with a little mini snack. This is a really fun spot for a more intimate cocktail / snack and the lighting is super romantic and moody. Three friends and I split the charcuterie board and had to take home the extras which NEVER happens. Probably the best priced charcuterie for how much you're getting - no nonsense single piece of cheese and cracker you each have to split a corner of. Super fun spot that's a bit quieter and more secluded than other Union Station bars and restaurants.

    Kelly K.

    Located on the mezzanine of Union Station is the Cooper lounge cocktail bar that overlooks the terminal. The location is on the second floor and a little tricky to find but look for the signs to guide you up a carpeted stairwell. We arrived late at night after a Nuggets game, and there were plenty of seats available. The hostess was quick to see us in a quiet corner, and we enjoyed observing the architecture of the entire terminal. Although the bar was not that busy, we had to wait probably 15 minutes before we were greeted by a waiter. When our drinks were served, the waiter made a comment about one of the garnishes. We couldn't tell if he was trying to make a joke or what, but it made for an uncomfortable silence. I would rate the drinks a 9/10, the service 4/10, and the location 7/10

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    Do they have a full food menu for the weekend brunch, or is it only mimosas and a small cart of desserts?

    Only drinks and small cart

    Are underage guests allowed into the bar/restaurant? We have a bachelorette party, two of the guests are underage. Obviously wouldn't drink, but just wanted to see if they could join and enjoy the ambiance.

    As long as they are not seated at the bar yes!

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