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    Velvet Elk Lounge

    4.2 (20 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Katie F.

    When a friend reached out and said his brother's band was making a pit stop in Boulder, we knew exactly how we wanted to spend our Friday night! Boulder, Bluegrass and friends? What could be better? Located just off the Pearl Street Mall - this intimate, cozy venue makes for the perfect spot for drinks and music. With the variety of seating, extended dance floor and stage, the unassuming little spot is much bigger than anticipated. The rustic yet chic interior creates one hell of a vibe that was easily felt by all! SO fun! Bartenders were friendly, fun and willing to go the extra mile when it came to fun cocktails and made sure we enjoyed our time in between sets! Cheers to good friends, good music and a new favorite venue up north!

    Luke M.

    Lovely shows everytime I visit. The staff here is incredibly inviting. Ian and Connor were delightful. Excited every time I visit.

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    1 year ago

    Great venue for a show! We didn't try the food but the sound, environment, and cocktails were all amazing.

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    4 years ago

    Great service, amazing little intimate performance space in the back. Happy to have a new option downtown.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing staff, drinks, vibes and cocktails. Variety of music acts and activities here!

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    4 years ago

    Excellent bar, great cocktails, warm ambiance, and truly excellent bands stop by on tour here...Boulder needed this place so badly!

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    3 years ago

    shot gun shack configuration, no where to sit, $4 service charge on tickets, $14 drinks, worst concert venue even, need I say more?

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    “This venue is tiny, located just off Pearl Street mall, the location is great.”

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    The Bitter Bar

    4.2(218 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Central Boulder
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    Creative and tasty cocktails, and an intimate and dark Ambiance highlight Bitter Bar…read more The service was also amazing. We stopped on New Year's Eve and they were busy but not crowded. We were greeted almost immediately and presented with drink menus. Our server answered questions about what the drinks tasted like to help us decide as well. The drinks were VERY good and reasonably priced while not cheap, I didn't feel gouged either. This will definitely be on the return list on our next trip to Boulder.

    I totally dug the bitter bar! I came for a happy hour drink before my dinner reservation after a…read moreday of hiking in the Rocky Mountains nearby, and I wasn't disappointed. The inside is a little bit divey in feel but more upscale than your typical dive bar. They had tons of seating, and I saw next to a fireplace because it looked cozy (it was). The server was quick to take my order even though it was pretty busy in there (was rush weekend I think for the university?). I had the tin man HH cocktail because my server said it would be the most floral (has elderflower in it) and I quite liked it! Was very refreshing, not too strong. Aside notes: the bathrooms were quite clean. Parking was a little chaotic, some is paid parking and some is free 2 hour. There are only a couple spots right in front, I had to park a few blocks down but it was in 2hr free park by another small business that was closed for the day. I didn't have any issues there. Overall thought this was a fun little bar in Boulder with good happy hour drinks, I would def come back :)

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    Jungle - Fries

    Jungle

    4.4(127 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Central Boulder
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    Well this is a fun little place. A Tiki Bar in Boulder made for a great after event spot. Themed…read moredrinks and decor are always a win with me. Our server took great care with us and checked on us frequently, which was very much appreciated. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Just know that inside seating is dimly lit. Seating is "family-style" so be ready to sit with some new friends you meet. While I did not try any of the drinks or food, those I was with stated a great "foodie" and drink experience. Certain drinks come served in super fun tiki glasses! The drinks were extremely well priced for Boulder! I look forward to going back and giving the food and drink a try. Shout out to Jungle for doing a great job supporting Rocky Mountain Equality during Pride Month. 100% of profits from the Boulder Pride Cocktail menu go to this organization. Awesome!

    Jungle is an awesome tiki bar in the heart of Boulder. It's tucked away a stone's throw from Pearl…read moreStreet. I've been here a few times over the last couple years, and it's become a go-to for me in the area. I'm a sucker for a good Mai Tai. And boy oh boy, they make a great one here. Definitely ones of the standouts on the classic cocktail menu. Flip the menu around and you'll find unique original drinks. For the classics, stick with Mai Tai, Jungle Bird, Saturn, or Piña Colada. We came here after an event where there was appetizers, so we didn't want to commit to entrées. Jungle has a nice selection of tropical appetizers, burgers, chicken tenders, fish tacos, etc. This was my first time eating here. We ordered the ceviche and nachos. Ceviche was very sweet due to the passion fruit (actually way too sweet) but I appreciated the execution of the shrimp, lime, and other ingredients. The nachos were solid with a white queso. A fancier/island take on a bar staple. Wouldn't run back for either personally, just my preference! We sat on the patio and service was prompt and friendly. I would like to sit inside one day, keep in mind close to half the seating is outside the actual bar. But on a beautiful night in Boulder, it's a great place to be. Definitely recommend Jungle. It's not one of those overly pretentious tiki bars. It has a nice neighborhood bar feel, albeit their talent behind the stick. Check them out!

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    Cozobi Fonda Fina - Camote Asado

    Cozobi Fonda Fina

    4.7(94 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Central Boulder

    Our go-to Mexican spot. We ordered guacamole a las brasas, camote asado, aguachile de pepino, taco…read morede pastor, and for mains, carne asada and huachinango a la veracruzana. Drinks: lemonade. All in, it came to around $200. The guacamole is a real standout. The camote asado (charred sweet potatoes) is my favorite - great char, well-seasoned. The lemon rice that comes with the fish was also great. One genuinely great thing about this place: everything is gluten-free, which makes it an easy pick whenever family visits since a few of them can't do gluten. That said, I'm personally a big flour-tortilla person, so if that's your preference too, just know this isn't that, but I still really enjoy coming here regardless. Solid, reliable, and great for gluten-free dinners.

    Incredible. Absolutely wonderful. A gem in the middle of the USA…read more I dined during happy hour at 2pm right when it opened. Everyone from the hostess, and all the wait staff were so kind -and made me feel welcomed. I was on call and unfortunately had two phone call I had to take, and my waitress was so gracious to send back one of my plates so that it can come out later warm and fresh. The service felt like casual fine dining, in the best sense. I really appreciated this. The happy hour menu is small but mighty. One thing I was intrigued by before coming here was that the corn is flown in from Mexico, celebrating and providing a cultural experience. I'm so grateful that they delivered on the oral experience with the balance in flavor, texture, and spice. No one ingredient overpowered the dishes service, and even the spice was there, but not to a miserable level that often leaves me suffering as I eat my food. I had the sopes de picadillo and the taco de puesto. Seriously a glorious meal. I wish I was hungrier so I could try more. Because of my work schedule, I couldn't return back during my trip, but I wish I had the chance. I would definitely make it a priority to dine here again if afforded the chance to return to Boulder!

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    Gemini - PRAWNS A LA PLANCHA arroz negro, chorizo, squid ink, chili crisp

    Gemini

    4.4(147 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Everything we tried was excellent! There are lots of vegetarian options, and I especially enjoyed…read moretheir patatas bravas and gazpacho. The sangria was tasty too! The servers were super friendly and always there when we needed something. And the location is excellent! It's noisy inside if you like that but quiet and fun at the outside tables, right on the Pearl Street Mall.

    I visited Gemini after being invited to a work dinner by my husband's coworkers. We had a large…read moreparty -- 11 people -- but the restaurant gave us a lovely table by the window facing Pearl Street. My half of the table ended up ordering one of everything in the hot tapas section of the menu and two pitchers of sangria. The tomato crostini was so nice and crisp. The focaccia was toasted to perfection, the slow roasted tomatoes had a bright and rich flavor, and the olive oil drizzled on top pulled all the flavors together. The meatballs were incredibly flavorful. Everyone loved the croquettes, which were nice and fluffy inside. The baked goat cheese was incredibly creamy and the honey gave it a wonderful sweetness. It was delicious on top of the slices of baguette they were served alongside of. The champinones/mushrooms were just alright to me -- they had a dark, earthy flavor but I wish it had a more complex flavor profile. I felt similarly about the fried artichoke hearts. The lamb sausage was delicious and had a nice heat to them. We were also served bacon wrapped dates, but I found the dates to be too sticky and sweet. We also ordered every dessert - caramel flan, basque cheesecake, and chocolate cake. I found the caramel flan disappointing. I prefer my flan to be more solid, but this one was mostly cream that was melting on the dish once you dug into it. The cake was good and paired well with the ice cream and candied almonds it was served with. The basque cheesecake was also okay, but I think I enjoyed the apricots it was served with more than the actual cake. Overall, very beautiful restaurant with great tapas.

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    Gemini - OCTOPUS A LA PLANCHA  fingerling potatoes, saffron aioli, grilled red onion, roasted tomato, pimenton

    OCTOPUS A LA PLANCHA fingerling potatoes, saffron aioli, grilled red onion, roasted tomato, pimenton

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