54thirty Rooftop in downtown Denver delivers on both atmosphere and food. A refined perch atop Le…read moreMéridien Denver Downtown, 54thirty is Denver's highest open-air rooftop bar. Their focus is on unique, hand-crafted cocktails and globally inspired bites. Named for its elevation of 5,430 feet, 54thirty Rooftop Bar in Denver is at a whole new level. After 6pm, entry is restricted to guests 21 and over. The rooftop views are amazing, it is a great spot to relax, especially around sunset. The vibe is lively but still comfortable enough to enjoy a conversation. There is plenty of seating but it was crowded when we arrived but we were able to find some seats close to a fire pit to stay warm. They offer a menu of shareable bites with a global spin. We ordered the chips and guacamole made with avocado and fresh made tortilla chips. We split the braised short rib tacos with avocado, cojita and radish that came with three tacos per order. The steak tacos were very tender and plentiful with toppings. We also tried a variety of cocktails from their bar. Their winter drink menu that highlights warm and spiced cocktails, a curated wine bottle list, and a spectrum of Denver's favorite craft beers. I tried the mezcal hot chocolate that was served with toasted marshmallows on top. Also tried a peach mocktail and asked them to add mezcal. Both cocktails were elevated and hand crafted. Other people in my party tried the Elevated Old Fashioned with Brush creek strait bourbon, angostura amaro, dry curacao, honey. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything came out quickly. It's a great spot for drinks with a view, light bites, or for a fun night on the town.

Views are decent. I'm gonna keep it honest though, you cannot fully watch the sunset here. There's…read morea biulding thats blocking the view. It is still nice, but I'm sure there's another spot that'll give you the FULL effect of a sunset. There are a decent amount of seats, but once it gets crowded, expect to stand around. People stay here for hours and the seats dont really open up. Beatiful set up though. Nice to try out.

Damn good selection of Bourbon! The tenders know what they are doing and put together creative…read moredrinks . I came in on a Saturday evening and had to wait for a spot to open at the bar. The place was packed. Great conversations with the locals and the bartenders. Th bar is a small place with Brick walls and gives the feeling of an industrial classic bar! Great place. I will be back next time in town. Cheers!

Union Lodge No. 1 was a great experience!…read more We all ordered a new drink each time and selection is so large that nobody ever repeated a drink order! The server was very knowledgeable about all of the drinks and she encouraged us to order different things based on our personal likes even though she was fairly new serving at Union Lodge. Check this spot out. It would be great for a small group of friends or a couples spot to check out.

Came here for the great vibes, aesthetics, and yummy cocktails. Definitely got what I asked for!…read moreThe bartenders were amazing, and they did a great job preparing our cocktails. PIÑA PICANTE (TEQUILA, COCONUT CREAM, PINEAPPLE, LIME, SUGAR, CRÈME DE CACAO, TAJÍN) I recommend coming early or end of night to find a spot to sit at the bar or a table as it's popular!

Travel back in time to the 1920s for this great Gatsby era speakeasy. The drinks are well crafted,…read morevery traditional, the prices are top end of today, not 1920's prices. There are some small bites here but we only had drinks on this visit. I've been here a few times in the past few years and this place doesn't disappoint. It's a must visit speakeasy. The staff and bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Darcy is so sweet! The ambiance, service, and drinks were incredible! They made our anniversary so…read morespecial! Highly recommend!

Love this space! Best thing about it is that they have a selection of yummy alcoholic AND…read morenon-alcoholic drinks! Probably one of the best selections of mocktails I've seen, not gonna lie! Staff is friendly, hip and fun. They're great at suggesting options to match your palette. My fave time to visit this space is on a weekend afternoon after I've spent some time exploring the RiNo neighborhood. It tends to be less busy in the daytime, and I love chatting up the staff at the bar. Very cool spot!

7 years since I've last been here and its still the same. Yes a couple of the stuffed animals have…read morebeen moved around. But the service and the drinks are still top notch. They've gotten do much busier though. There must've been over 30 people at the bar getting drinks. But the 4 bartenders at the bar were slinging them out quickly. Even though they were fast the drinks were extremely well made and the customer service wad amazing. The ambiance was great!! Everyone was here to have a good time. But no one was overly rowdy or raucous. People were friendly and conversational but stayed in their lanes also. Even though all these years have passed. And the pandemic has ravaged many businesses. The quality and service here still makes this place one of the best whiskey bars around!!!

Seven Grand is one of my favorite cocktail bars in Denver, hands down. The location alone is hard…read moreto beat - close to Union Station, Coors Field, and McGregor Square - and despite being right in the middle of everything, parking is surprisingly manageable with plenty of street spots and nearby garages. Their cocktails are consistently excellent, but the standout for me is the Gentleman's Buck. It's perfectly balanced, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable. I still wish they'd bring it back onto the happy hour menu! The staff makes the experience even better. Sam and Joshua are fantastic bartenders - friendly, welcoming, and genuinely great at what they do. They make the bar feel like a place you want to return to again and again. And if you're a whiskey fan, their Whiskey Wednesday events are always a blast. You can learn something new, try something interesting, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Seven Grand delivers on all fronts: great drinks, great people, and a great location. Highly recommended!

Oh this place The perfect vibe to spend your anniversary…read moreday! Vibe ,drinks & the surroundings all justified the Awesum time with my spouse !! Perfect photo spot ,bang on! We loved the drinks ..... This place rocks Highly recommended guys! Once u in Denver downtown!

This bar has caught my eye many times as I walked around Laver Street, there's always music…read morebumping, and you can see the neon life leading you downstairs, underground, enticing. I grabbed some dinner next-door and decided to pop in and see what it looks like. The vibe was great, several rooms with the swampy decor and atmosphere, the menu is seasonal, and the cocktails are constantly changing, I can't remember which one I tried, but it was good, I recall it not being exactly what I expected but good. It was a Friday night around eight and was starting to get busy, when I turned around there was 10 people in line at the bar. Seating is plenty full, but since the bar was packed, it was limited, but we were able to rearrange some chairs and make a little space for ourselves. Definitely a good place to stop with friends on the way to something else, maybe not somewhere I'd spend the whole night as the cocktails are a little pricey for that and it starts and noisy, but definitely a smooth vibe

Vibes here are great. This is a place for the grown & sexy. Music or a live DJ spinning at times…read morewhile you just vibe out with your people or others around. I have been here over 5 times now. Summer Winter & Fall. Outdoor vendors, Food truck, chill atmosphere, beautiful people, just being grown & sexy while vibing out. The service and owner are the most hospital people on the block. When your here they make you feel like family. One of my best events was the Tical Colorado, even the hometown homie himself Mr. Meth;came through and just chilled, vibed out and danced to some great R&B spun by Colorado's finest (literary) DJ.....the one the ONLY DJ Cyn. One of my best times was a Bday celebration for Colorado's own Ms. Iselin aka Ms. Ask Ethel who graced us w/ her presence fly back from her busy time in Arkansas helping run BOLD Cultivation.

Everything about this place could be improved. Service was nonexistent, ventilation was…read morenonexistent. Music was too loud. If you're looking for a 3rd space to smoke, I'd recommend a street corner before I'd recommend this place. It's $20 to sit in someone's over-glorified garage. The website and the reviews made me excited to go here, but none of them lived up to the hype.

Came here a year ago for a friends bday night and what a cool space with immersive art rooms. It…read morewas a great night. Also came back for a NYE drop and had a blast with a group of friends as well.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. plz house artists come here, this is a sweet venue to have people dancing and…read moredrinking!:)

Love this place, best bartender is Bennie. He is so kind and was able to make my friends birthday…read moresuch a special experience. Thanks for your awesome service Bennie!!

Milk Bar... it's a 3.5 star rating, I suppose. Ok, will round up…read more The best thing about it is they don't hassle you as bad at the door. They have multiple rooms to explore. The music is good, mostly. But you may need to hop around as it can change so much. So, wander around, you might get lost, but you'll find you way again! (or just ask! ha) Not as great, the drinks are SO weak. It's a little ridic. If I'm paying $15 or whatever for one shot and soda, please let me taste the alcohol? Like, come on! I can buy a bottle for that. Just let me taste it. Bartenders can be hit or miss. I've had some totally cool ones and some really strange ones that seem to have personality issues. Not as much lately, though, just overall in the times I've come here over a few years. Maybe the current bar manager (who introduces themselves as such when you walk in) has got it whipped more into shape. Can you just tell them to include booze in drinks?! Lol Entrance is in the back alley.

Retrograde is a great concept. I love the freezer door and the decor inside…read more It took over 45 mins to get 5 drinks though. We were never presented with a cocktail menu, and it was as cold as a freezer in there. The drinks were well balanced and flavorful, but our server who took our order was behind the bar polishing glasses instead of making our drinks. One of our friends gave up and left. Speed it up! There was a line outside to get in. If drinks were made in a timely fashion you would get a lot more business! It would have been nice to see a menu to try something unique as well.

While I understand the concept of a "speakeasy", Retrograde had the worst, most inefficient…read morecustomer service for a bar ever. We were a party of 14 visiting from Southern CA, excited to experience the cocktails here altogether. We patiently waited 30 mins for 4 of us to get in; 20 mins later, 2 of us; then another 20 mins for 6 of us to get in. At this point, there was available seating for 10 people and they would still not let the last 2 people in our party in... with no line out the door by this time. While it was a cool vibe and concept, the discrimination and customer service was a big turnoff. With so many other speakeasies in the city, we won't be visiting this again.