Continually listed on Westword's Best Bars in Denver year after year, Vesper Lounge is a staple in the Capitol Hill area. Happy Hour is a good deal with drinks being discounted by a few dollars from normal price. Happy Hour happens every day at Vesper (All day Monday, Tues-Fri 4-6, and Sat/Sun Open-4). When at Vesper you must try the Vesper cocktail. The Vesper is their house cocktail and they have it on the ready as it is on tap. It is potent for sure and has all kinds of alcohol (vodka, gin, and Lillet Blanc) with a nice little lemon twist and some grains. It truly is James Bond's signature drink. I have visited Vesper beforehand and tried their food at that time as well. The pita and hummus still looked and smelled as good as ever. Our server was super nice and checked in with us a few times despite it being a Friday and becoming very busy by 4:45! Indoor and outdoor seating options as well as an indoor connection to the neighboring bar, Salita. Gotta love Vesper Lounge! read more

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A recent weeknight at Vesper Lounge, and the place still had a decent crowd even as happy hour was winding down. That's usually a good sign. Bars that are only lively Friday and Saturday nights feel different. I grabbed a high-top while waiting for a friend. You know the drill: life catch-up, light gossip, solving relationship problems over snacks. The first surprise was the menu. I was not expecting the Middle Eastern influence, but it was a welcome twist from the usual bar food lineup. Instead of the typical basket of fried regret, I ordered the "bar nuts." Twist: they are chickpeas. And honestly? They were fantastic. Crispy, warm, spiced just enough to give them some attitude. I'm not sure if they were fried or roasted or maybe kissed by a spice merchant from Marrakech; they were addictive. The kind of snack where you casually eat the entire portion and then pretend you were just "trying one more." I'm also a complete fanboy of baba ganoush. If there is garlicky eggplant involved, I'm ordering it. Vesper's version was really damn good. Light smoke, lusciously creamy, very garlicky, and perfect with warm pita. Vesper's version was very well executed. The other surprise was the service. Even with the place fairly busy, the bartender/server was friendly, attentive, and relaxed in that way that makes a place feel welcoming instead of chaotic. My friend eventually arrived and immediately snagged some chickpeas and a healthy scoop of baba ganoush. His reaction was essentially: "Oh... this is good stuff." What I liked most is the overall vibe. Vesper feels casual and comfortable. It's the kind of place where you can meet a friend, talk for hours, snack a little too much, and leave happy. If the snacks are this good, I probably need to go back and actually look at the rest of the menu next time. For a laid-back hangout place with good drinks, surprisingly great small plates, and a welcoming vibe, Vesper is doing a lot right. read more

Vesper Lounge is a busy bar in the Capitol Hill area. We stopped in for one of their many cocktails on tap during their popular happy hour that runs Tue-Fri 4-6pm, S/S 2-6pm, and all day Monday. I had to get the namesake cocktail--the Vesper. Made infamous by James Bond, the cocktail was a mix of London Dry Gin, Skyy Vodka, & Lillet Blanc infused with lemon peel and grains of paradise. Normally $11, this is $8 at HH. My cocktail looked like the lemon rind was a lightning bolt with the illusion of the glass and was fitting for this small but mighty drink that packs a punch! read more

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After an evening ghost tour, we found this place for some late night eats. I am so glad we found this joint! There is outdoor seating, bar seating, and a dining area. Bathroom was clean - surprising for late night, but it was a weekday so ... The service was a bit slow but super friendly folks! We ordered: Aperol spritz - bright and refreshing! Cheese curds - didn't get it but it wasn't on our bill either and didn't mention it because our pita sandwiches arrived to the table, so no need for the pre-snack Gyro - great flavor! Pita was soft and the meat had a wonderful spice. Spicy chicken pita - supper yummy! My son devoured it in three bites! Fries - hot and fresh. We enjoyed everything and would come back. read more

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Sloppy Joe 9/10- our server James was a Gem!!! He was attentive, helpful and super nice. The food was excellent service was great checked on multiple times and great environment. A+ for a dive bar in Denver read more

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Love walking over to chill on the patio at this place when it's warm. Early summer bout to do numbers over here.

Love this place. Wish I knew there was cumin on the fries Wings are delicious and so are the buffalo cauliflower bites! :) read more

This is my neighborhood bar and it's very relax and somehow always busy no matter what day it is. The happy hour is great, best thing is the chicken sliders and fries. read more

Came here on a recommendation of a friend, it's the old Lancasters I think on Grant st. Seems like a happening place, with seating outside and inside. Got a couple of beers but our food order took awhile. I think the kitchen staff or wait staff are either short or we should've sat closer to the bar side. We had the Juicy D burger and some wings and fries. Don't order food unless you're patient and already had something to eat prior to visiting here. They take awhile... read more

We love coming here for happy hour. The drinks are strong, there's a large and diverse menu for food, the music is great, the service is great and the servers fun to talk to, and everything is priced well! We love sitting outside with our pup and there are great dining options next door and around the corner if you want to mix it up. Go! read more

I had an awesome experience here with one particular person on the floor who was so accommodating and sweet. I was so sure I'd remember his name! I'll have to come back and get it to add to this review. The food was amazing, hit the spot. read more

Vesper Lounge is a fun little spot for dinner. A lot of outdoor seating. The inside is very dark. The food was all delicious but took a very long time to come out. read more

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Tasty, inexpensive food (particularly during happy hour) and lots of seating (inside and out) with amazingly attentive and responsive service. It felt a little like a college bar populated entirely by older folks who didn't realize they weren't still in college. The drinks were good, especially for the happy hour prices. Totally worth a stop - not in any way fancy, but clearly run very well. read more

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My friend took me here since it's her local spot, the gyro is very tasty, the bartender is quite funny too. He's attentive and seems to enjoy what he does! It's like any other bar with indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

A lot to like and some not so much. They've kept the feel of the old Lancer's Lounge and it feels like it's 50+ years old. The wait staff is very friendly and it's comfortable dining and drinking. The food is absolutely bar food and is not special at all . The Vesper drink, which was James Bond's Favorite drink and named after his girl friend, Vesper, is the featured alcoholic martini drink. It is a problem. They are not using London gin nor Russian vodka in the drink. They are not using a large glass, serving double shots, and serving it up, but instead, they are filling a small glass with ice with small shots of American made gin and vodka. They are not adding the lemon strip as a finishing touch. It is not only not James Bond's drink, it is totally unrecognizable. They need to bring out the Tanqueray gin and Stoli vodka and follow the recipe and add five dollars more to the price and that would be a drink that would be worth coming to the Vesper Lounge. read more

I got the lamb pita and the trio of dips. The lamb Peter was very good. I feel like the dips are rather small in size. Baba ghanouj was OK but seem to have a lot of hard peel in it. But it's still a good Mediterranean takeout. read more

Vesper Lounge - Lamb pita - A lamb pita sandwich filled with lettuce, tomato, and feta cheese, served with eggplant dip and tzatziki sauce on a patterned plate. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love this place. As a gluten free patron, I know I can get a delicious burger that satisfies a craving and not worry about my sandwich falling apart in my hands before the first bite. Great pub food with a flare. read more

Good Denver dive bar. Good burger and beer special on Sunday's. Some interesting beer selections from back east like Utica Club and Labatt Blue on tap. read more

Solid place with great happy hour. Dips with pita were great. Service was awesome. Drinks were good but also cheap

Met a couple of friends there for happy hour. Outstanding snacks and good drink drinks. I did try the namesake cocktail, which was OK, but I don't think I'll order it again. The burger and a beer special can't be beat. Service is awesome. 10/10 read more

Great bar...didn't try the food, but sweet place. Pop a top and watch some TV and chill

This place is underrated and I hope it stays that way. Their drinks are strong and their food is tasty. I had a gyro last time I was here and it hit the forking spot! Yum. I would 100% go back for more gyros and other treats on their menu. Big fan! read more

What a great place! Definitely dive bar vibes, but that's what makes it's so great. So casual and laid back, everyone is so nice and so attentive. I definitely recommend coming out for happy hour. Great deals on drinks and snacks. The fries with the harissa aioli are sooooo good and came out hot and fresh every time. read more

Vesper Lounge - A basket of French fries with two small containers of dipping sauces, set on a checkered paper liner at a restaurant table. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best falafel I have had in the city so far. I loved the outdoor seating and walkability to other places.

One of my favorite bars in Denver. Great vibe, friendly bartenders, and one of the best cheeseburger and fries around. Plus they have draft cocktails which for a divey bar makes for nice consistent drinks. I love the Paloma, the Aperol spritz was a little sweet. read more

One of our favorite neighborhood bars! They have a great happy hour. It's a chill, dive-bar vibes place, great location, they have plenty of outdoor seating (dog-friendly), the servers are always great. Their food is like bar-food but with a unique twist. Try the gyro, pita with dips, and cauliflower wings. read more

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Perfect summer patio, solid drinks, best hummus ever dreaming of vesper pita and hummus always

The Juicy Lucy is amazing! Fries are uniquely seasoned and their sauces and gyro are great too! Great service and fun atmosphere too read more

Vesper Lounge - Juicy Lucy is da bomb !!! - A burger with fries and ketchup is on a checkered paper at a bar, with a bar counter and bottles in the background. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were staying at the Warwick and walked the 10 blocks to the Vesper Lounge which has indoor and outdoor seating. Our server, James, was delightful and the bartender made us the Vesper cocktail which is the house specialty. It had both vodka and gin, can be served on the rocks. The sister restaurant,Luca, serves it as a martini. We had a serving of hot wings, spicy, very good. The cocktails look great at this place. We would love to come back. They make their own ginger beer, mixers, etc. it's amazing cocktails in a super casual environment. We didn't want to leave, but we had reservations at Luca, so we continued the party around the corner! We will try to get back to Vesper again soon! read more

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This place has good price for happy hours Food and drinks were ok. Didn't like the dressing on my wings but it was of good portion. Other wraps were bite size read more

Dive bar feel, where I expected we'd get some drinks but not stay for dinner. The food menu is even titled "snacks for drinkers". But by far their best menu item is the warm, soft pita. We got the pita trio (you pick your 3 spreads, my favorite was baba ganoush) and kept the pita party going with the shaved lamb pita. Service was pretty slow, but nice set-up with the fire pit tables under their outdoor tent. Come for the cheap drinks but stay for the pita. read more

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We were stopping in for a drink before having dinner at a nearby restaurant. We walked in and there were 2 spots at the bar right by the door and we asked if the seats were taken. Both the bartender and the patron sitting next to the seats hesitated and then said go ahead. Not sure about the hesitation, just seemed odd. We glanced over the drink menu and went with two whiskey cocktails that they have on tap that they pour over ice. They were on happy hour to our surprise when we received the bill. One drink I cannot pronounce and cannot find on their menu online was interesting but a bit harsh. As my husband would say, we would have been there all night if I was drinking it taking a little sip each time. The other was the old fashioned. It was a pretty good old fashioned for being on tap premade. Not bad. I would go back for this drink during happy hour. We didn't eat there but I looked over their happy hour bites and they all sounded good and fairly priced. Other than that the music was good in my opinion. The staff seemed a little standoff ish. Maybe because we aren't regulars. It seemed like a regulars type bar. I'll be back for that food though and check it out. read more

Jake wow. What a bartender. I was asking a few questions as a bartender myself about the drinks and not only was he able to multitask while he answered my questions but he was able to talk me down different liquors. Jake was amazing he really cares about what he's doing and is truly passionate about craft cocktail making. Also been here a few times first time writing a review also first time trying the food. Pesto pita really good! Thank you, from Jack & Mari read more

Located right by Trader Joe's. This place offers bar food too. I sat on a patio table outside so I didn't see the inside. Their only non alcoholic option besides soda was a homemade grapefruit soda. I honestly hated it. 100% not worth the $5, it just tasted like plain club soda. read more

Just moved into a place right across the street from here, saw a bunch of fire pits on and figured I'd give it a try. Did not disappoint, food & drinks were bussin & priced really good for the area. Has a dive bar feel to it, 10/10 would recommend. read more

Vesper Lounge - Wangs - A restaurant table features chicken wings with dipping sauce, a glass of beer, and a tabletop flame grill with food cooking. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great happy hour! Went here for happy hour this weekend and was really impressed!! Happy hour is from Open-6pm from Tuesday-Sunday and all day on Monday's. I love when restaurants do happy hour on the weekend. The snacks and drinks were all really tasty and cheap. We got a few of the dips with pita, french fries, and the draft cocktails. All were delicious! They have a big tent outside with some fireplaces scattered throughout, it still looked really cold out there though. Glad we got a seat inside. Hopefully they are able to get some more heaters for the winter because the tent looked like it would fit a lot of people! Would recommend Vesper Lounge if you're looking for a low key but tasty happy hour- on any day of the week! read more

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There version of a juicy Lucy is delicious. Great burgers. Love the vibes here. The crudités is a fun underrated snack option you never see at a bar or restaurant. read more

I had my first sloppy Joe and it was yummy. We went for the Sunday afternoon HH so just $3 bucks and worth it for sure. Humus eh. This place is dark, so I seated myself by the window and glad we all ventured there with daylight. In a pinch I'd revisit for another Jo. read more

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look at the number of fries. doesnt help that they were cold n limp as all get out too. read more

Vesper Lounge - southwest burger bummed by the number and quality of fries (limp and cold) $20 gets you. alongside a decent but forgettable burger. - A burger with lettuce and bacon in a bun, accompanied by French fries, inside a brown takeout box. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Amazing drinks, super good vibe. Joel was epic! Highly recommend going at happy hour. read more