Cute spot, super nice staff and delicious cocktails. We stopped in before dinner and it did not…read moredisappoint!

Seconding the other reviews that highlight the unfriendly staff…read more Came in for a drink and had a memorable send-off from a guy who introduced himself as the man in charge. On my way out, he followed me toward the door and told me he "hoped I'd do something stupid." That's a direct quote, and it's not how most bars say goodnight. In fairness, maybe he was having a rough night. Running a bar can't be easy, and we've all had moments we'd take back. I want to extend that benefit of the doubt before anything else. That said, escalating toward a customer on the way out the door is a moment that sticks with you. If he owns the place, it might be worth a beat of reflection on how that interaction landed. If he doesn't, the people who do might want to know how guests are being seen off. Denver has a lot of warm, welcoming bars, and on the strength of this visit I'd point friends to one of those first. Definitely a 1-star experience. Hope they figure out the customer service issues.

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.

Lovely friendly staff, and interesting drink Options, in a…read moregreat location. They also have a very welcoming outdoor patio.

My husband and I were strolling Pearl street for an impromptu "Valentine's Eve" since we both work…read moreValentine's Day, and spotted Hazel next to one of our other favorite spots and I'm so glad we decided to stop in! The atmosphere is elevated artsy. There are upholstered seats and high tops, which ever is more your speed. I was not drinking this evening, and asked about non alcoholic selections. The bartender, O, was very courteous and knowledgeable. Hazel has a full bar of non- alcoholic spirits as well and O was able to modify the drinks that caught my eye. I had an espresso martini that was fantastic! The drink mixing is also part of the experience as the smoked coffee beans not only added an extra dimension to the flavor, but was also fun to watch. 10/10 I will be back soon and try something from the regular menu!

Had an amazing first visit to Joy Hill! The atmosphere is casual and fun. The patio in the back…read moreis an unexpected treat! The staff was really friendly and I enjoyed the open concept kitchen where you could watch them preparing the food. The menu has a nice variety of options including gluten free and vegetarian options. We didn't have any drinks this nice but the beverage menu seemed nice as well. We both got a pizzette and a salad and everything was incredible! My friend ordered a gluten free sausage and jalepeno and enjoyed it. I got the side salad with house vinegrette and the prosciutto, burrata, and arugula- it was absolutely amazing. My mouth is watering thinking about how tasty it was. I especially enjoyed the sourdough crust. We will definitely be back for more!

Joy Hill is a proudly South Broadway spot serving woodfired pizza with a Brooklyn influence and a…read moreDenver feel. They focus on naturally leavened sourdough pizzas made with a starter brought from Brooklyn and high quality ingredients, and it shows. I'm very lucky to live about 7 minutes away, which honestly feels like a blessing because it's just that good. Everything impressed me, starting with the frosé and then the lunch special, which is one of the best deals I've seen: any pizza, a house salad, and a bottle of wine. It's hard to beat. The pizzas themselves are sourdough-based and really well done. You can tell there's a lot of care put into the ingredients and execution. The space is also a big part of the experience. The rooftop patio has great mountain views, and there are plenty of spots if you want to hang out, work, or just relax with a coffee. Overall, this is an easy go-to spot for me now. I'll definitely be back... probably very soon.

Cool dive bar on Broadway. I came for the Indie 102.3 meet up featuring hosts from Colorado Public…read moreRadio indie channel with a live performance by one of January's featured bands, Animal Electricity. This event had no cover charge. They have a wraparound bar with full service. No food. The energy level was high. A tequila sponsor, Cambio was offering free shots. I had a Negroni made with Cambio Tequila Blanco at a discounted price of $9. The regular price for a mezcal Negroni is $15. Very good. Indie 102.3 hosts also did short versions of the top 15 bands from 2025. A nice evening.

I like this little spot, kind of a divey vibe in a good way…read more It's clean though! I stopped for a movie that they were playing with sound. At the time they said it's something they're doing in partnership with the Denver Public Library (DPL) every other month on a Tuesday night. We saw an osbcure, older blaxploitation superhero film that was funny at times! Probably not intentionally, or was it? I have no idea! They DPL even had a card maker for you to get a new library card! And told me about Kanopy, an app I can sign up for with DPL and watch free movies at home! They also had some free magnets of the movie, which was pretty cool. The bar had a video game in there and I think they may have music sometimes, too. Wasn't able to confirm (I was watching a movie and getting my library card & magnet!).

We went at about 5pm which is probably way too early- no one was there, but I guess at night it is…read morequite the club with a line out the door and a dj - some fun Colombian food dishes. Cool to have a spot like this along broadway!

Be around people who feed your soul, not eat it. MDE Lounge is perfect if you have an appetite for…read moregood Colombian food, sexy vibes, and want to lounge or put on your sexy stilettos for a good time. Came in for dinner before the Two Feet concert and it got us in the mood for a fun night of laughter, dancing and serious burning of calories. Settled in busy South Broadway area, parking is as good as you can find it. You can go bar hopping and end up here. Or start and stay here nestled in the velvet couches or club chairs. Recently opened, it hasn't been discovered to where you can't get reservations or a spot at the bar. Place starts filling around 8ish and the club atmosphere kicks in around 1030pm. Staff is attentive without being overly helicopter as you dine or drink. Incredible drink selections are amazing with a nice selection of rum. Had the melo cocktail which features avua cachaca, a rum but sure tasted like the strongest tequila fun decision of the night. Babe had the Zona Rosa which is basically a fruit salad with tequila and rum. We ordered the ceviche de chicharrone that has such great flavors with crispy pork belly. Nothing left but a scraped up bowl. Suggest also the empanadas because you can't come here and not taste a staple item. The carne asada is amazing and basically a large slab of nicely grilled meat. LOVE IT!!!! Babe had the hamburguesa paisa which also is a nice slab of beef with bacon topped with pineapple salsa. I wish I could have had room for dessert but my slinky dress didn't cooperate. Next time... I have my eyes on the panna cotta de cafe and cheesecake guava. Looking forward to a return visit with friends. Happy to discover this cool spot opened its doors, has awesome vibes, and stuff that makes you want to get on your feet.

Sometimes the best nights happen when plans change. That's exactly how we ended up at Mystic…read moreLounge. We were originally headed somewhere else on Santa Fe but it was packed, so we stopped in here instead and it turned out to be a great surprise. The space has a cool, slightly mysterious vibe with some Tulum inspiration from the owners' love of Mexico, but the menu also reflects their Eastern European background. It's an interesting mix that somehow works really well. The cocktails were excellent. Everything we tried was well balanced and thoughtfully made. We also ordered a few small bites and they hit the spot. One thing we didn't expect to find there is that they also have an escape room connected to the lounge, which makes the whole place even more unique. Definitely a fun and different spot in the Santa Fe area. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the escape room next time.

Mystic Lounge is a local gem that we stumbled upon when we were looking for the escape room…read moreexperience "Tears of Freya." Their motto is sip, solve, and escape! I've always wondered why more escape rooms don't have a coffee shop or a bar area for their participants to decompress and talk about what they just experienced. We had a great time with our escape room experience and the Mystic Lounge itself had solid cocktails. We got to try their wine flight - A Taste of the Balkans - as well as the Cody Colorado. The alcohol pour is quite generous. Their menu is extensive on drinks but not as much on the food. They do offer some bites and we tried their burek. The burek was flakey, warm, and had a hefty meat portion - which I appreciate. A wonderful concept to integrate escape rooms and bars together!

A friend recommended this spot, and I'm so glad! We went on…read moretaco Tuesday and had no problem getting bar seating (or there were a few tables available) around 5pm but I noticed after 6pm people were waiting for seating. The food was delicious! We got $2 chips and salsa off the happy hour menu and the queso con soyrizo (not on HH menu) which was served with warm tortillas. Honestly we probably didn't need all that because the tacos were so good I could've just filled up on more of the tacos, but still was a great meal! I ordered the lengua, pastor, and taco special (breaded shrimp). They were all so good. Think taco quality of a good street taco spot but with the ambiance of a cute tex mex bar. The bartender was great and made a solid marg ($8 on happy hour). You get a great deal on taco Tuesday but I'm sure you'd get great service and quality any day of the week!

Amazing bite. The server was so funny, and really got on our level. We got chips and salsa, and…read morekinda scarfed everything down. The enchiladas were AMAZING and everything I needed! They were smothered and sauce, and so dang filling. Perfect for a long day after hiking and adventuring. The drinks looked cool, just out of our price point. Good vibes, and lots of people yapping and having a great time. I would definitely stop back!

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.

I've tried to do Dry January every year for the past five years and never make it very far. After…read morevisiting Adrift Tiki Bar, I'm convinced the problem isn't me, it's the lack of good low and no alcohol cocktail programs around town. Adrift absolutely gets it. Their no alcohol cocktails are just as thoughtful, balanced, and well presented as their alcoholic ones, which made the experience feel intentional instead of like an afterthought. I tried several drinks, including their no alcohol Mai Tai, Painkiller, and a few tropical forward options, and every single one was well balanced and flavorful. Nothing felt overly sweet or flat. The Anchored Tides in particular stood out with a bold, bitter profile that still felt refreshing. The food was also solid. The spam musubi and wings were both really well done and paired nicely with the drinks. The space is fun, vibey, and welcoming, especially if you're not drinking and still want to feel included. This is a great spot whether you're doing Dry January or just want a well crafted drink without alcohol. I'll definitely be back.

Very dark ambiance inside so if you're going for happy hour def come here for a lowkey relaxing…read morevibe. Happy hour is reasonably priced and our waiter was busy but attentive! Appetizers were fire. The volcano fries with a lil drink and some spam musubi after a long day hit the spot. Only reason why I gave it a 3 was because the drinks were STRONGG which is good but not very flavorful. I didn't actually like the drinks very much at all - but hey I got drunk!