The Lowbeam, a new watering hole, has moved into the location of what used to be Middleman along…read moreColfax. We visited on the 2 day of their opening and it was good. They have updated the decor and of course, The Lowbeam has a menu of its own with specialty cocktails based off of the best time in music history, the 1980s! Prices are also decent for a bar in City Park. Our server was very nice and checked in on us frequently. While there are still some kinks to work out, The Lowbeam was a nice place to have a birthday drink!

Decided to try The Lowbeam on its second day of business. Housed in the former Middleman space, new…read moreowners have kept some of the same feel for regulars while making a few updates to the light fixtures and adding comfy, floral upholstered seating that is a juxtaposition with the black and white large photographs of one of the owner's grandfathers in coveralls working on cars. Drinks are reasonable, cocktails are creative with names nodding to classic songs, and service is friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place to drop in if you are battling the construction on Colfax Ave.

This is a really cool and quirky bar. Parking may be a little tough but the area is nice and…read morewalkable. Drinks were great and the outdoor patio is perfect when the weather is nice!

Forest Room 5 is servin' food, drink, and forest vibes. This was a lively place to stop by a day…read moreafter Halloween and I really enjoyed the forest scenery in the middle of cityscapes. Although I didn't order anything, I did talk to staff who seemed outgoing and helpful with recommendations when I do stop by in the future.

The cutest neighborhood wine bar ever!! I have been going here since 2018 or so. This place does…read morenot disappoint! Our lovely person, Kassey was so kind and sweet, almost as sweet as the prosecco we ordered. ;) The cheese plate is so mouth watering and the bread made my European husband, want more to go. Each cheese told a different story but also blended so well bite after bite. The cava wine was the perfect balance of sweet and dry. Next time, I will do the bubbles flight. I can't wait to spend more evenings here and people watch. The vibes are 15/10. I remember when it was 2 doors down and LOVE that this place is still thriving. Next on my list is also to get some merch. Walking to this paradise makes it also a gem. The wine selection is huge! You won't be disappointed! It's wine o'clock somewhere. (NOW) :)

ADORABLE! I love it when a business commits to a theme-and a floral theme it is. In addition to the…read moreexquisite decor, Sienna offers a huge menu of assorted wines from all over the place-the menu is expansive and is huge-literally it's jumbo sized! Sienna also offers small plates of deliciousness. I ordered an individual cheese plate from the Happy Hour menu. This was a perfect little snack for $6. I opted for the goat cheese with Belgian honey. It's was very, very good. Happy Hour menu for the win by the way. They also have a seasonal menu as well- so many options!! We arrived at Sienna's a little after 4:15 and by 4:45, the place was filled up. Service was a little slower as a result but that's to be expected. A great business to patronize.

I have never been to a bar like this before. It's definitely different. If you're prudent this is…read morenot going to be the place for you. Be forewarned. In order to get to the tiki bar you have to walk through another bar called The Glory Hole. The first bar serves beer and wine and the tiki bar has all the fun tropical drinks. The bartenders are amazing at what they do and gave us one heck of an experience to talk about later. The drinks were strong but not overpowering and the names of them are hilarious. Imagine telling the bartender you want a throat goat with a straight face lol. It was pretty early when we were there so not many people but I can see this place being packed on the weekends. Make sure to look up the right location. One of them is listed as permanently closed on Google but that's only because they moved.

I was excited to see Hell or High Water reopen, and after visiting the new location, I'm happy to…read morereport it's still as weird and wonderful as ever. The new space is bigger, which is nice because the old location could get pretty packed. The vibe is still completely over the top in the best possible way. Everywhere you look there's some new detail you didn't notice before. The cocktails were fantastic. Creative, balanced, and fun without sacrificing quality. And yes, some of them are literally on fire, which feels appropriate given the name. Also, I don't know who was in charge of the decor, but they clearly weren't afraid to commit to a theme. I'll just say there are some very noticeable decorative choices throughout the space that gave our table plenty to laugh about. If you're looking for a standard cocktail bar, this isn't it. If you're looking for a memorable night out, this absolutely is.

This place has all the charm of a local neighborhood bar with an experience that feels special and…read morespecific for its customers. Apparently the theme changes every few months. We went during a Candy Land night. There were brightly colored decorations everywhere and the place smelled like fruit loops thanks to a scratch and sniff wall. The most impressive part is the drinks. Each one has a well thought-out recipe that truly feels like they are making art each time. Everyone I was with said "Wow I've never had a drink like this." We ordered something made with liquid nitrogen and I 10/10 recommend. It's served on a plate and comes out with a consistency that's somewhere in the middle of a drink and ice cream. You eat it with a spoon. Some places have bartenders. Some places have mixologists. This place definitely holds the latter. And unlike other speciality bars in Denver, we didn't have to wait in line. Will be back.

I can't tell you much about Adventure Time. I can tell you what I PERSONALLY experienced, but the…read moretheme changes every so many months, so it might be totally different when you visit. When I visited, it was a Candy Land theme, so all the drinks were candy themed. Candy and sweet are not my thing, but that's not why I visited this time around. However, I would've been more interested in the 80's theme they had previously, and am interested to see what they come up with next. This time around, I went for their summer spotlight series, which is where a different bartender offers a cocktail theme along with food pairings. I attended the first of the series, with the program manager, Paul Webb, and the theme was "The Art of Escape." I'm sharing my menu so you can see what the staff is capable of. Even if you don't go to one of their tasting menus, they have talent. Destination Nostalgia: cocktail had whiskey, clarified Granny Smith apples, wildflower honey, pineapple weed hydrosol, agua de pierda, river stone paired with peanture butter brittle with Japanese mile bread, black berry glee, and picked Serrano (this was my favorite dish and so surprisingly delicious). Destination Adventure: 400 conejos espadín, appelton estate, cardamom infused ancho reyes verde, clarified sea buckthorn, soursop, boab cordial paired with pickled pear, toasted Caribbean jerk, and ancho Destination Romance: Ferrand cognac 1840, clarified raspberry pineapple tepche, warm vanilla pineapple foam, raspberry rose caviar. Paired with chocolate pollo mole and peppered strawberry. Destination Celebration: Aspen vodka, Grand Marnier, gewurtraminer, lychee, sakura air. Paired with wild caught ahi and ossestra caviar. Destination Solitude: Boodles gin, calamansi, custom coastal tea blend, spirulina, coastal air. Paired with fried grouper with candied orange and crema. Destination Hope: Bullet bourbon, toasted oat, banana, angostura, vanilla cream Anyway . . . it was a fun and creative evening. As far as the company: I stumbled upon this tasting by accident. I emailed the owners to ensure they would be open on a Sunday I wanted to visit. They emailed back and said they were having a special summer tasting series as opposed to regular service. So I bought a ticket. While everyone there were friends of the owners and bartender and industry professionals, they were alls super welcoming and accommodating. If I ever return to Denver, I will definitely come back to Adventure Time!

High end cocktail bar nestled across from Mission Ballroom…read more The owners, a husband and wife duo, are industry pros that are held in high regard in the community. Their latest venture is a passion project close to their hearts. I visited on an off night with crappy weather and no show across the street. It was quiet, but I really enjoyed my experience. The menu is driven by culinary flavors. If some of the cocktails sound too bold or daring for you, the bartenders can whip up anything you want. The menu pays homage to other great cocktail bars nationwide. On a chilly, rainy night whiskey was calling my name. Hell, it's always calling my name. I got their take on a Manhattan, while the other was a banana-bready Old Fashioned. Both were excellent, standing up to the finest bars in Denver. Their curated vinyl selection and set up is so damn cool. The records are actually the owners personal collection. They like all types of music, and you'll see a big influence of outlaw country artists. Peach Crease has the elegance of the swankiest retro cocktail bars around, but with a country twang and a denim jacket in tow. Beautiful build out, wonderful execution, talented bartenders. Prices are higher than the average bar, and the kindness of the servers matches the price point. Even if you're not going to a show at Mission, Peach Crease is worth checking out.

Really excellent spot to grab cocktails and a snack before or after seeing a show at Mission…read moreBallroom, or just anytime really. Service is always so welcoming and the staff do an excellent job of anticipating needs and creating the right vibes for such a beautiful space. Highly recommend.

Build a team so strong that no one can tell the leader. And if you need a venue for a corporate…read moreevent or function, Improper City will help you accomplish that goal. Held a happy hour event and couldn't be more pleased with the space, service and staff. We had a big enough private space to accommodate 75 plus people and the buyout was reasonable. Improper City accommodated our needs and also cleaned up after the event which was helpful after four hours in my stiletto heels. We had designated bartenders serving our thirsty group plenty of local beers, spirits, and cocktails like the hibiscus margarita which I recommend. I will say it can get sticky with the sugary rim. One of our guests did mention early on that their beer was hot but the bartender replaced hit and he got a cocktail to cool off. They have food trucks but we opted for outside catering for this event. The space is open and full of good energy vibes. You can dock it, sit and chill, or get crazy and enjoy yourself. There is outside seating if you want to soak up the great Denver summer but we didn't use during event. I would recommend if you want to gather a big group of friends or throw a surprise party. We will definitely be back. Networking is not about selling. It is about creating a community, space, world where people want to join. Your brand is the key and Improper City lets you achieve that!

Improper City is pretty awesome. The vibes here are really good…read more We stopped by because it was a venue for the Underground Music Showcase and we really enjoyed our time here. The drinks were super tasty and the outside seating was wonderful. The food trucks that were there that day were Opa Greek Eats and Peyote. Both were delicious. I had the Gyro fries and the Asada fries from Peyote. Both were delicious - so if you find these food trucks out in the wild I highly recommend them. Bar service was great too. Not a long wait, and staff was very attentive with the people around.

I will be upfront. I read Westword's Best Burgers for 2026, and that was the only way I ended up…read morehere. BUT, my yearning for the burger served in the previous spot as Twansburger, now served by Pit Field BBQ, at The Galley, located in Finn's Manor (I would be happy to flowchart this search) was MORE than satisfactory. It was epic. GREAT outdoor area, and, if it is hot, fantastic, almost too cold, AC inside area. Anthony was my bartender, and was perfect for efficiency, personality, and...just being cool. Loved my bar experience. I will get to the burger in a second, but let me just tell you IPA drinkers that I rank all IPA's. I do West Coast, non-hazy ones, and have a list. A LONG list. Full Frame Plants was literally one of my favorite IPA's EVER. Highlighted in fancy colors on my list of hundreds of beers. Cool bar area, other beers besides the one that I picked, and a great venue overall. Now, to the magical burger. It is in a food truck, and Pablo was who I ordered through for the quick trip. He was cordial, knowledgeable, efficient, and...cooked a damn good burger. I threw it in as #10 all time, my list is fluid, but, like the college football rankings, can't just go from unranked to #1. You have to work your way up, but I WILL say the good impression was made on my taste buds. I also recommend the parmesan fries if you need a side. And just listen to Pablo and get the "fry sauce" if you need something to dip them in. I can't believe that the most dimly lit, worst pic I took of this place WAS the burger, but I think I was a little too excited to just EAT it. My bad. Trust me. It looked great. Energy was great here, the people were flocking in after I was the first person there, and I highly recommend this place...and the BURGER (and the Full Frame BEER)...see you there...

Came here for the Pliny the younger tapping!!! Super good spot!! Food truck, happy staff and great…read moredrink options! I usually skip this place, but definitely going to come back. Also, this place usually draws a huge night crowd if you're into it!!! Huge outdoor area, well covered and heated!