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the L

4.3 (52 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Oops, remembered to take a pic of the paloma until after I was done. Cute metal water cups!
Meredith A.

This is one of the most unassuming bars on Broadway. I'm sure I'd walked past it a number of times and not noticed it. Maybe that works to their advantage so it doesn't get as crazy inside? Either way, I had no idea what to make of it before going there a few weeks ago, but the reviews online looked good so we gave it a shot. Inside is pretty low key with some interesting art on the longer wall and a pretty bare-bonesy looking bar. Definitely not going for flash here but they do have a pretty great cocktail menu and I think *every drink* was under $12! I definitely get tired of new "snazzier" places opening up and wanting to charge $18 for cocktails, or even crazier, $12-15 for a mocktail. It was my husband's birthday so he went for the "El Pastor" - Mezcal, tequila, 4 pepper blend, lime, cilantro and said it was good, although he probably wanted it a little spicier. I opted for non-alcoholic that night and while they had no specific drinks on the menu, the bartender said he could make anything I'd like sans alcohol, so I did a virgin paloma. Mine was obviously on the sweet side with nothing to cut it, but I still enjoyed it and it still looked like a cocktail (I believe it was $7). Overall, cool low-key spot that I'm sure gets passed by too often. Maybe a little hidden gem.

Alisa J.

Cool cocktail bar with a very trendy vibe inside. Lots of space inside and on the patio. They also have a very interesting cocktail menu. We tried the house salad drink which did actually have a feta cheese watermelon salad taste that worked; the ube drink which was sweet and didn't quite have the thick texture I expected; the olive oil and tomato martini which was smooth and reminded me of a Negroni; and the fat washed mezcal drink which was Smokey and refreshing. Service was quick and overall pretty good.

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Jenna E.

very low-key. the vibes here are mellow and calm. i personally think this is a great place for a first date. the drink menu is diverse and creative. there are hot alcoholic beverages, which i don't see very often, and plenty of beer options. the bartender was attentive and quick to engage. i really like the wall art and hanging lights inside. i think some snacks would be a great addition to the menu... maybe fries or other finger foods.

Katie A.

Love a good cocktail bar. Even have a small patio on Broadway. Super sweet floral mural inside. Drinks prices $10-15 and a happy hour 4-7pm!

Espresso martini
Tony M.

Came here for a espresso martini and hit the spot. Their premade so not as appealing as fresh espresso but still quality! Top 5 in the city for sure. Great service and great vibes on busy Broadway

Collab cocktail and Hey Ms Parker.
Phillip B.

This bar was very enjoyable. While walking down Broadway and a getaway for a cocktail or two. As they do have unusual cocktails as well. On certain nights they serve seafood.

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Edie A.

The L is an unpretentious neighborhood bar on Broadway with beautiful floral murals and great cocktails. Friendly, talented bartenders are willing to serve you from their small yet carefully curated menu. Their old fashioned with mezcal was a pleasant delight. HH runs daily from 4-7pm and all day Monday. It's an exceptional deal with cocktails at $7, wine $6, and craft beer $2 off. Definitely worth a visit. I will be returning for sure.

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Hannah C.

The ambiance was so fun-- plenty of bar seating as well as an assortment of tables or couches. The flower mural really popped with the dimmer ambient light. Drinks were excellent, and the happy hour options were fun, including a salted cucumber gimlet I loved. Check them out if you're in the area!

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Cassandra T.

Great vibe and bartender. Tried some from menu and some bartender special - drinks were all top notch. Favorite for me was the say shhh! Went with friends for drinks before dinner on a whim. Would go again. Great Wall mural.

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Savannah K.

Stopped in the L for a couple drinks one afternoon. The bartender was extremely friendly and welcoming. The vibes are fun with booths and tables both indoors and outdoors.

Peter & the cocktails
Ruba A.

Great service by our bartender Pete did a great job on the espresso martinis and I love the music choice. Definitely a must stop shop and I will be back

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Jillian C.

Cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks taste good and it seems like they keep their menu up to date with changes.

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An alright cocktail in an alright bar. If you're in the area great but wouldn't go out of your way.

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3 years ago

Blake's daiquiri was so good it cured my dyslexia. 10/10 ambiance 10/10 drunk people 10/10 bathroom

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5 years ago

We had so much fun before! Aidan was super friendly and attentive. Also, AMAZING cocktails for an even better price

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5 years ago

Great bartenders, vibe on point, unpretentious but delicious. dog friendly patio is a plus!

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The Delorean

The Delorean

4.4(31 reviews)
2.3 mi•Southwest

I went to Denver for a girls' getaway with one of my besties and she knows that I love to dance and…read moreabsolutely love 80's music, so she found The Delorean for us. I looked online and found that they were hosting an all Vinyl 80's dance party with no cover charge on Saturday night... how cool is that!! So, we took a rideshare from Downtown to The Delorean. I am not familiar with that area of town, but there looked to be several bars and restaurants nearby. Anyway, upon entering, we were immediately greeted with a library of cassette tapes. Then, we wandered further to see lots of neon lights and neon carpeting, cases of nostalgia featuring various toys and games from the 80's, as well as lot's of music posters. The cocktail menu was super cool, with drinks named after 80's songs and movies. There was a fun little photo booth in back. I ordered a Pretty in Pink cocktail, which featured jasmine and rose gin with champagne and elderflower liquor with a huge champagne bubble. My friend ordered the She-Ra Colada because it came it a really cute Tiki cup. I think she enjoyed it because she ordered a second. That night, there was an Ape (yes a man in an ape suit) playing 80's vinyl all night. Also, he was giving away records. If you enjoyed a song, you could ask and he would give you the record after it finished playing. I brought home a single by the Klymaxx (Meeting in the Ladies' Room). My friend and I had an absolute blast. We danced the night away and made 80's music-loving friends who we shared stories with about various 80's bands. A server wearing Strawberry Shortcake served us drinks at our table all night. The only bummer is that the dance night went from 9- midnight. After the Ape DJ left, the music was a bit on the quiet side, so we left rather than staying to dance, as the dance party had ended and it was still early. All in all, though I was disappointed, as I wanted to dance until 2AM, The Delorean was still one of my absolute favorite experiences during my Denver weekend stay.

The Delorean was a cute speakeasy type bar that's decorated in 80s theme!…read more All around the bar is items from the 80s that include visuals of Pac-Man and music videos from the past. The drinks were fun and festive! We had the Don't Feed After Midnight which was very good. I had a few disappointments which were the cheese curds and it seemed that that staff didn't really engage with the bar theme as they were dressed in sweats. This spot does take reservations. Definitely make them if you are brining a large crowd as this place is small.

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4.5(362 reviews)
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I always, always, ALWAYS make it a point to visit Somebody People whenever I'm in Denver. It is…read morehands down my favorite restaurant, and it never disappoints! The food is incredible, the drinks are great, and I love how veggie-forward everything is since the entire menu is plant-based. We ordered the risotto, tubetti pasta, focaccia, and several other dishes to share, and everything was absolutely delicious. Their drinks are also so good and super cute! The service is always fantastic, and the inside of the restaurant is cute and inviting. You truly can't go wrong here! I literally make it a point to always come here when I visit Denver, and you should too!

Went here for a date day stop and it was a fun vibe! I would classify it as an upscale vegan…read morehipster restaurant. Which was different from what we normally go for - but was fun to try! The drinks we go were great and very flavorful and the food was pretty tasty. We got the GF focaccia and the cranberry bean dish to share and we just about licked both plates clean! I will say one of the things that we would have liked so see a few more options for would be for the GF items. There were 3 appetizers and only 2 main dishes that could be made gluten free across the whole menu and they weren't the most filling options unfortunately. The other thing that we were a bit uneasy about while we were there was how pushy it felt when it came to ordering more food. We were just going for some drinks and small plates but each time a server came by they seemed a bit frustrated that we weren't ordering more and then once they realized we weren't going to order many things we felt like they stopped coming around so it took awhile to get the check and get any attention at a certain point. I think the other factor to that was that it was also a bit confusing as to who our server was as one person started us off, but then another took over and we weren't really sure who we were supposed to ask for and we weren't necessarily given a heads up.

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4.4(317 reviews)
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We were looking for a place to take our out-of-town friends for lunch yesterday -- somewhere with…read morean outdoor patio -- and stumbled across Joy Hill. The inside of the restaurant had a mid-century modern feel that reminded me of my childhood home. After sitting down and reviewing the menu, my friends decided on the frozen rosé, while I stuck with a Coke since I was driving. The soda hit the spot, but my friends found the frozen rosé a bit bitter and weren't fans. For starters, we highly recommend the garlic bread and pepperoni rolls. The sauces served with them tasted fresh and were packed with flavor. After appetizers, we ordered three pizzas and a Caesar salad. The restaurant got busier after we sat down, and our food took a little over 30 minutes to arrive. When the pizzas finally came out, they were absolutely worth the wait. They were visually appealing, and we couldn't wait to dive in. I ordered the veggie pizza, and it was so good. Our friends got the White Tiger pizza and added prosciutto, while my husband ordered the mushroom pizza with added sausage. It took us a few years to finally try Joy, but I can confidently say they make an awesome pizza in a relaxed, chill atmosphere.

Delicious pizzas and lots of fun options, and awesome outdoor patio. Highly recommend especially in…read morethe warmer months. I came to joy hill for a birthday dinner and had a lovely time. We sat down on the back patio right at sunset and got the loveliest view. The service was wonderful even with our large, loud group. We got several pizzas and a few small bites along with some bubbly and wine. Surprisingly, my favorite slice I had was the white tiger, definitely give this a try! They also have homemade ranch that we got on the side for crust dipping, and it was great. Would return for sure!

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