We came here because my husband heard they had a scorpion shot and wanted to try it. Although we visited on a game day there was hardly anybody inside. The bartender Ava greeted us as soon as we walked in, check our IDs, and brought us some water. She recommended the pickle vodka to go along with the scorpion and she was very cool. They have several infused liquors including vodka, whiskey and tequila. We didn't stay long but I would definitely go back to try the ginger infused vodka. Based on what they offer I was able to identify the ginger in the jar and it looked like it would be very delicious. read more

See all

This bar was so much fun at first - we walked in and the DJ was playing great music. The drinks were good, they had many options. Unfortunately, the DJ was told by the owner or manger of this establishment - to stop playing so much Latin music. Mind you, me and my friends are Hispanic and the Dj was Hispanic as well. You can imagine the disrespect we felt. We were having such a great time and someone felt entitled to make a discriminating comment. We felt like the DJ was being inclusive and played a variety of music. But again, certain people cannot stand to see POC have a great time. They hate on our positive energy. read more

Not far from Coors field. So it's In a great location before before and after attending a Rockies game. Just came became a friend wanted to try the scorpion drink(mean that literally). Bartender was very friendly and conversational even though we didn't order much. read more

See all

Happy hour is from 4-7pm! At least it was on a Friday. Beers were $3 and that was for almost every beer on the menu! The atmosphere is nice too. It's a large bar that enforces social distancing. We tried what was called a Buzz Button that seemed to be advertised everywhere. It was weird. From what we were told it's a small dandelion that is supposed to numb your mouth when you eat it. It felt like a sour cotton ball in your mouth. I don't think I'd ever try that again. But besides from that, I'd be happy to come back. They have a bunch of different infusions and drinks that would be fun for any get together. read more

The Refinery - Front entrance - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

Visiting downtown Denver, I wasn't a huge fan of the Lodo district but this bar was a pleasant surprise. It was packed with a Santa Pub Crawl when we got there but the vibe was ambient, there was just enough space to get around and the bartenders were very attentive. The bathrooms could use a little work, but I digress.. The Coolest shot I've ever done was the buzz button shot here! They give you a buzz button (yellow flower) and a cup of their cherry infused vodka. You chew on the flower, get it all around your lips, throat and tongue and swallow after it's completely chewed out. You then take the shot, close your eyes and enjoy the show. It feels like the Disneyland World of Color inside your mouth. For those who haven't been to Disneyland, it's like pop rocks on steroids with a hint of cherry cola taste. So bomb, and it's lasts up to 10 minutes! I'm not even a vodka person and I ended up ordering another shot of that cherry one. The Refinery has tons of infused vodkas, gins, tequilas and whiskeys. As you walk up to the bar you can see them all in cases on the shelves in front of you. The ones I would come back to try would be the cilantro lime tequila, blueberry gin, and spicy pickle vodka. There were so many options I would have been there all night trying them if the shots weren't so expensive. Overall, super cool bar to hit if you're crawling around the LoDo district on a Saturday night! read more

The Refinery - Infusions selection - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good bar, good company. Had a nice time killing a couple hours at this place. Thanks again

SAM is so slay, Riley too I guess... ask for a rumpy shot you'll never be the same!! Chill vibes, love the pickle shots! read more

Having heard the buzz around the infamous "Flower Shot" at the refinery my friends and I made our way here post-Rockies game to sample the mouth numbing effects of the Buddha Button! ++ They offer a WIDE variety of in-house infused spirits! ++ I really was digging the space! Exposed brick everywhere, gasoline memorabilia adorns the walls, and a clever little tin roofed storage area adjacent the bar. +/- Prime location makes it either the best place to go after a Rockies game or the worst given the crowd that flocks there. +/- There was limited seating throughout; mostly standing room. -- Crowded is an understatement. I understand it's in the heart of the Ballpark neighborhood and it was after the game; but damn! It was rough. -- The bartenders were either very understaffed given the crowd or they truly didn't care; but they were very inattentive to portions of the bar. The Refinery was def an "A-OK" start to our boozy evening in the Ballpark Neighborhood. read more

See all

A group of friends and I are visiting Denver from out of state and decided randomly to check out this place. We went in, vibes were bouncing around. It would go back and forth from good to weird. Never heard Taylor Swift play in a bar until this night. Lots of Taylor swift. It was very cringy. But anyway, we were having a good time. There was a mixture of house, hip hop, pop and Latin music being played. Suddenly the dj stopped playing because he was told by the owner (or manager?) to stop playing Latin music. Mind you, we are a group of Latinos. The dj got upset and left (he is Latino). We left as well. It was nowhere near their closing time. Not a welcoming business. read more

First of all, I don't like going downtown. Second of all, when I go downtown and someone asks me the best bar to go to, I always lead them to Refinery. Excellent, over the top service, chill atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Third of all, and most important today, honesty. I have OCD and know when I lose something, no matter how rough of day. Post-Rockies, I pulled out my credit card and my $100 bill popped out on the bar. Stupid? Yes. Sloppy? Sure. But, I knew I lost it, when I lost it, and where I lost it. Tommy, thanks so much. I bartended for 14 year and would have done the same thing, but also would have had a tough time doing it. I told my story, and Tommy threw the $100 bill back at me. Huge karma points, and nice to know there are still sincere, honest people out there. Amanda, you already know you are the bomb, and wife and I always are glad to see you. People, if you go downtown, or visiting, and just want a cool bar that is reasonably priced, schedule in the Refinery. Thanks again, Tommy. read more

I felt exactly how Michael G. from Denver described the service here in his post. It is really unfortunate that a place with an unique concept can have such poor service. There was hardly anyone in the bar when we visited and the flower in the mouth trick along with fresh squeezed apple with infused apple vodka is great. Here are some photos...too bad the concept does not get the type of service and helpful employee attitude it deserves. read more

See all

The pickle shots taste great. However, just went in this afternoon (7/2) and the bartenders did not greet us, did not say they would be with us, didn't serve us. We were there for 15 minutes AT the bar. We left. Management should address this. Would make more $$ read more

Sex is on fire. Jeremy is the tits. Amazing bartender, very nice, very chill, very cute

I felt like I was sent back to college and entered into a sticky dive bar. Nothing to write about besides $5.00 drinks. It's on Blake street near the stadium so maybe I am just too old for this kind of scene anymore read more

The Refinery - a man at a bar watching a baseball game - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

JEREMY IS AWESOME!!!! 10/10 would recommend!! Thank you for taking care of all of us! Fun ambiance! He recommended the BEST drinks!

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BAR! We Yelped this place and walked in and it was a vibe. But after a while we realized this establishment whether it was the owner or another customer had the audacity to tell the DJ to stop playing Latin music. The DJ packed up upset and left. As a big Latino party the only people left there spending our money and having a great time we left immediately. To be honest the DJ was so inclusive with his genres he was not playing many Latin songs but of course someone with privileged white power thought that was the best thing for this place. This place has great potential but not if the it has racist stereotypical owners. read more

JEREMY IS THE MAN!!!! He recommended the best drinks for me and my friends! He had funny jokes and provided a great environment and excellent service! read more

First stop before going to the Rockies game for my nationwide baseball tour. My friend's kids wanted to go play some arcade games across the street so I detoured here while we waited. It wasn't too busy in here as it was more of a general divey bar and not super themed like the beercentric and arcade game type themes across the street. Drinks and food were reasonably priced and they had a burger special when we got there. It started to fill up as game time got closer so we got out of there and settled our tabs with the staff. They had music videos in the background which is pretty classic. I miss those days of music videos and songs playing in the background. Cool mellow divey place that is always a welcome change to the norm. read more

Great bar! Great prices! Great location! Great infusions! I had the jalapeno tequila and it was so good. opened my sinuses and everything. I love the vibe here. The bartenders are always nice. Whenever I'm in Denver I stop in...I'll definitely be back. read more

Great bar but went to the bar and asked if they liked Guinea pigs and they replied no. I even asked if they like Guinea pigs with berets and they still said no. Not a Guinea pig friendly restaurant! read more

Was there for an event and the GM (GENERAL MANAGER) was complaining unprofessional. I didn't get her name but she made it clear what her role at this place was. The first time she approached me was very calm to tell me that I needed to takeoff my sunglasses, because she needed to know if I was heavily, intoxicated or not. I was standing on my own 2 feet not even on my second drink. I take them off she walks away, and they slip back onto my face. She charges at me and proceeds to yell at me in my face " I am the general manager. I already told you once I can kick you out if you don't take them off." This is highly inappropriate especially because me and my friends we're having a great time. The music was so good the drinks were really good and it was the general manager that made me want to leave. I feel like if it wasn't perreo night she probably wouldn't have been so aggressive. I hope they change management soon. N hello wh ever coming here again. read more

Can't beat the happy hour! Loved the infused vodka that you can drink at happy hour prices. Quick service and the bartender was good with recommendations. So many infused flavors! A great stop before or after a Rockies game. read more

The Refinery - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Writing about a recent and pretty terrible experience I had at The Refinery. A friend and I came in for drinks at the recommendation of a friend who lives in Denver and visits this bar often. At first, my friend and I were pleased with this bar (infused liquor, 90s music and seemingly friendly staff). I got up to use the restroom and upon walking into the women's restroom, I heard the female bartender shouting to me over the music that I was walking into the wrong bathroom. Fearing that I'd actually somehow walked into the men's bathroom (which was impossible since they're on opposite sides), I saw that I was in the right place and walked back in. Once I'd entered, I heard an uproar of laughter from behind (2 male voices who were patrons at the end of the bar and the voice of the female bartender). I felt absolutely disgusted in that moment and frankly embarrassed. Once I'd gotten back to my spot on the bar, my friend informed me that after I entered the restroom that the same bartender was rolling on the ground laughing. Again-- disgusted. Less than one minute later, she came over to my friend and me and offered a disingenuous and very half-assed apology. Here's the thing: I am a VERY tall woman and feel that she misgendered me on purpose to get a laugh out the guys sitting near her at the bar. A laugh at my expense. To scream at me that I'm walking into the wrong bathroom, roll around on the ground laughing after and then having the audacity to even approach me after (with a fake apology AND an attitude when I didn't accept it) just shows me what a despicable low-life she is, and a bar that would employ someone like that needs to be called out. She begrudgingly comped our 2 drinks before we left. If I actually was transgender, a major lawsuit for discrimination would have been filed. To come in as a customer only wanting a good time and to be treated so poorly in unacceptable. I will be posting this to all public-facing sites and outlets to alert others to the deplorable behavior this employee portrayed. I didn't appreciate the situation or the fake apology, and the attitude she gave was the icing on the sh*t cake. Take your business elsewhere. read more

I came to this place with my friends. We are all 22+. I went to the bar to get a drink and the bar tender insisted my ID was fake, ITS NOT. He took it from me and said we had to leave. When I suggested he call the cops to validate it, he became very rude and angry and when I tried to take back my ID he violently ripped it from my hand, almost hitting me in the face. I will be filing a police report to say the least and NEVER go to this bar. Besides, there was maybe 10 people besides me they needed my business. read more

Love the Refinery! It's easily become my favorite bar in the LODO area. The staff is super friendly and so helpful. I would recommend the chocolate whiskey shot. It's really good. I know, it sounds weird but it's one of their best infusions. If you've been to Retro Room, this is the sister bar. So they have a lot of the same infusions as well. But seriously, try the chocolate whiskey shot! Also, I love the fact that they have a juicer so the juices are fresh. So many fun creations can be made. I always discover a new favorite drink each time I am in. Plus, they have happy hour all day long on Sundays. Seriously, if you are in the area, stop on in. read more

Used to love this place when I was younger but now that I'm older all I can think I how bad the service is! Came here early in the night & the staff was awful...told them we were on a peddle hopper (supposed to get discounted drinks) and the response was "ok what do u want" when we asked what the discount was. The bartenders were honestly really rude. My friend asked a question & the bartenders response was "I heard you" but didn't do anything...again this was with ~12 people In the bar. Not sure if they expected and wanted a slow night cause the snow but I was less than impressed. read more

The tables are fancy but the wall art tacky. The staff made us wait to sit together because tables were reserved but no one came for them.

Went here for the Buzz Buttons, which I do recommend trying! Very unique! Seats were very spread out but service was slow and took forever to get helped. Only one person working, I think they were understaffed for a Friday night. read more

I wasn't at this bar for very long, but I had an experience I will never forget. My sister INSISTED we come here to have a particular shot they are famous for. She had it on her Harry Potter bar crawl a few months ago and said it was an absolute must. So our out of town, mostly Australian crew shuffled into the bar and order a round. To be honest, I can't remember the shot's name but I think if you say flower shot and tell them it is the one they are famous for, they know what you're talking about. Honestly the weirdest shot I've ever had. You start by chewing a flower that tastes pretty much like grass. It makes your mouth tingle and start to feel kind of furry, if you can imagine what that would feel like you. Then you chase it with something that tastes like a glorified Shirley Temple shot. To be honest I think the shot just comes to mask the taste of the grass flower, but your mouth continues to feel weird for another 5-10 minutes. Really bizarre but also really interesting so I recommend trying it when you're there! read more

We were visiting from Florida and came here on the recommendation from our waitress at White Pie. The concept is so cool! The walls are lined with infused liquors and the list of infusions is so extensive ! I ordered the cucumber vodka and asked the bartender to make some sort of cocktail with it. It tasted like he only added water. I didn't really enjoy it, but I can definitely say it was cucumber vodka ! You can definitely taste the infusion! It was a cool atmosphere and we had a good time. Towards the end, my friend ordered honey habanero whiskey shots. They were so flavorful and very spicy. Definitely did me in for the night though after drinking vodka all night. I would come back here but I would try to find something else I liked. read more

This is a boozy bar - no food however you can order from Swanky's and meet your food at their door and carry in. Lot's of infused booze, great craft beer on tap, TV screens, a long bar, booths, and friendly servers (as are most people in Denver we found). You can drink yourself silly here if you want. We were there on a football Sunday and it wasn't very crowded, so easy to get a seat and service. read more

Leaving this bar made me feel so proud to be from California...where we don't hate and definitely don't discriminate. Oh man, our IDs were rejected due to them looking "sketchy" and the manager swore she had never seen a Cali ID that looked like ours. Some of the CO natives standing outside overheard our conversation and added that many bars like this in fact do discriminate Californians and sometimes even anyone from out of state. Never in my 26 years of life have I ever experienced this. I don't have any hard feelings towards anyone but... hey manager lady and staff please keep in mind that all you are welcome to drop by Cali anytime! We'll all be here to welcome you with open arms and accept your out of state IDs! read more

See all

One of my favorite places downtown. Great drinks with so many choices. Best employees ever. Which Mackey a big difference. Must stop anytime you are down town. Buzz button is a buzz for sure...not for me. Any other mix including the pickle shots are the best. Always a good time and best prices downtown!! Along with Retro room or sidecar. read more

I had a great time at this bar! The crowd was friendly and the bartenders were definitely on point. Fast and efficient service even when it is busy! They know what they are doing! The infusions were pretty delicious...well the pineapple one was perfect and the pickle one is a bit on the sour side. But to each their own. Go ahead...TRY ONE! The bar itself can get very busy but not too packed which I like. They also play many many hits from mid-1990s to early 2000s. Gosh I miss Destiny's child. A friendly bar for people passing though and the local. Great energy and I can't wait to come back! read more

NOT Guinea pig friendly... came in, checked myself. Every time I showed the bartender a picture of one of those furry little guys, NOTHING. They actually served me less than before I shared the photo, eventually cutting me off. I am livid. read more

The Refinery is right on Blake Street in LoDo, very easy to find and in the middle of all of the action. I visited the Refinery as part of a Bike Bar Tour deal, so we had a big group show up all at once. The bar is big and rustic - it is in an old building, and reminds me of an old school bar. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Refinery, but we were there later in the evening so we did not order any food. They have a full bar of beers, wines, and spirits, but the unique thing about the Refinery is the long list of infused drinks. I tried the tequila with cilantro and lime, which was good. There are easily 20-30 infused options (mainly vodka and tequila). This is a fun, affordable place to tailgate, watch games, or just hang out with friends. I would not say it is appropriate for kids (certainly not after dinner), but it is a good meet place for your adult friends. read more

This pace was great! They have a ton of infused vodkas all lined up against the wall. Even though they use a lower end vodka it still taste good. My boyfriend, his friend, and I went in on a game day and they place was packed just like everywhere else. The service was very prompt which surprised me because of the crowd AND they still do happy hour Saturdays even if it is a game day. Also the prices where so cheap! We got two beers and a cucumber infused vodka with water for $7. The infused vodka drinks are $3 on happy hour, I don't remember what the rest of the specials where. They also had a pin ball machine that was fun to play while we drank and caught up with his friend. I would recommend this bar to anyone in the area!! read more

See all

Definitely your standard night life bar, but with more exciting options. They have house-infused liquors, which was an exciting surprise to have for your standard well drink. I was also happy to see that they sold cheap pizza by the slice (mind you, I was there at ~8pm at night). That can go a long way if you're trying to get your night started. The bar staff was surprising friendly and the main bar room was v roomy. It didn't really have a WOW factor but definitely worth going back to if I'm in the area, and with the right mind set... read more

Don't get their pickle shots to-go... I don't know if they use a different batch or make it separate and weak because they know you are leaving the bar; however, we took away straight pickle juice and paid $15 for it. Total waste. read more

Honestly what is with these places since Covid??? You would think they would be giving great customer service to those still in the bar. We came in tonight and we were sitting at a high top right next to the bar. We were ignored most of the night, and when we tried to get the attention of the server we were snapped at the put on our mask and that they would come around and serve us when we could. I have never seen the place so empty, and have never had worse customer service here. Two male and one female bartender/server tonight and they were all SO rude. Sorry for them because I have not tipped less than 30-40% since COVID began and these servers made me contemplate not tipping at all. EDIT we had AMAZING customer service prior to walking in. Raymond in busser/bouncer duty was amazing. So kind and personable and we saw him bust his ass all night. Too bad the staff inside is acting like their job doesn't matter. read more