Best Cocktail Bars in Denver

Uncover Denver’s best cocktail bars serving up handcrafted drinks, creative menus, moody vibes, and rooftop views.

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Exceptional cocktails, skilled bartenders, and stunning spaces define these must-visit bars.

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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$$

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

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$$

🎨 RiNo

RiNo

4.7
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
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Speakeasy Style

Dim lighting, hidden entrances, and a touch of mystery make these cocktail bars unforgettable.

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Insta-Worthy Drinks

Over-the-top garnishes, dramatic glassware, and cocktails you’ll want to post before sipping.

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The Greenwich

The Greenwich

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$$$

🍝 Italian

🎨 RiNo

4.5
The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

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$$

🥡 Chinese

📚 Tennyson

4.4
The French Press - 12th & Madison

The French Press - 12th & Madison

$

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
The Drip Cafe

The Drip Cafe

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$

☕ Coffee Shop

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

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$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🎨 RiNo

4.7
The Den Family Social Club

The Den Family Social Club

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$

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 LoHi

4.8
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Takiza

Takiza

$$

🌮 Mexican

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Takiza delivers authentic, richly flavored Mexican tacos with standout cocktails and a lively atmosphere in a trendy LoDo setting.
Syrup City Park

Syrup City Park

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.3
Syrup City Park offers informal brunch and lunch with unique pancakes and savory dishes in a bright, casual setting with patio seating.
Mimosas

Mimosas

$$

🥞 Brunch

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.2
Colorful retro spot serving innovative brunch and comfort food, known for lively vibes and a wide mimosa & champagne selection.
Del Frisco's Grille

Del Frisco's Grille

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Del Frisco's Grille serves upscale steak, seafood, and cocktails in a trendy Cherry Creek setting with a rooftop patio.
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Rodizio Grill offers a Brazilian steakhouse feast with skewered meats carved tableside and an expansive salad bar in a chic downtown setting.
Hooked on Colfax

Hooked on Colfax

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Hooked on Colfax is a laid-back spot with local coffee, breakfast bites, beer, cocktails, and a seasonal patio for relaxed vibes.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery serves creative, seasonal breakfast and lunch fare with cocktails in a lively, retro-inspired setting.
Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot offering parlor rooms and a garden patio, known for art events, live music, and a welcoming vibe.
OTOTO

OTOTO

$$

🍣 Japanese

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Hip and sleek Japanese spot serving traditional small plates, skewers, sashimi, and cocktails with a cozy, upscale vibe.
major tom

major tom

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Major Tom offers inventive small plates, exceptional cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the vibrant RiNo district.
Mezcaleria Alma

Mezcaleria Alma

$$

🌮 Mexican

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Mezcaleria Alma offers elevated Mexican small plates paired with a vast mezcal selection in a trendy, cozy Highland spot.
The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience in the heart of RiNo.
Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill

Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill

$$

🍜 Thai

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Aloy Thai Eatery serves fast casual, authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual Capitol Hill setting.
Carmine's on Penn

Carmine's on Penn

$$$

🍝 Italian

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4
Carmine's on Penn serves generous portions of classic Italian dishes in a cozy, casual setting perfect for family meals.
Logan House Coffee

Logan House Coffee

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Logan House Coffee delivers fast service and great coffee, perfect for a cozy breakfast or solo sip in the Central Business District.
Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.4
Ruth's Chris Steak House serves sizzling, butter-topped steak in an upscale, elegant downtown setting with standout service.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

$$

🌮 Mexican

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Taco Uprising delivers bold Mexican flavors with great cocktails and a lively indoor/outdoor bar vibe, perfect for casual dining and tacos lovers.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Ollie & Park's

Ollie & Park's

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Ollie & Park's offers a cozy, trendy spot with standout cocktails and delicious tapas, perfect for casual dining or special occasions in Central.
Syrup Downtown

Syrup Downtown

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Syrup Downtown offers a hearty breakfast menu with sandwiches and salads, known for fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy setting.
Narrative

Narrative

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.
Uncle

Uncle

$$

🍜 Ramen

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Uncle serves exceptional ramen with bold flavors and fresh sushi in a trendy, casual atmosphere near Speer with fast, friendly service.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

$$

🥞 Brunch

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
Bon Ami

Bon Ami

$$

🥖 French

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Bon Ami is a relaxed French bistro with a lively patio serving classic crepes and a cozy, trendy ambiance.
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

$$$

🌮 Mexican

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery offers vibrant, retro breakfast and lunch with creative dishes, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere near Union Station.
Quality Italian

Quality Italian

$$$

🍝 Italian

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Quality Italian offers upscale steakhouse fare with refined Italian dishes and a sleek, contemporary vibe in Cherry Creek’s Halcyon hotel.
Margot

Margot

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

5
Margot invites diners to an intimate setting for refined multi-course meals crafted with global inspirations and top-tier ingredients.
Onefold

Onefold

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Onefold serves scratch-made breakfast and lunch fare infused with global flavors in a spacious, comfortable setting near Union Station.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

$$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
SPICE ROOM

SPICE ROOM

$$

🍛 Indian

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
SPICE ROOM serves authentic Indian cuisine with a rich menu, fast service, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the Central neighborhood.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🏡 Hilltop

🏡 Hilltop

4.5
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery serves creative breakfast and lunch with a vibrant, retro vibe and cocktails in the lively Hale neighborhood.
Crafted Concepts

Crafted Concepts

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

5
Crafted Concepts offers a cozy, trendy spot with great cocktails and small plates, perfect for dinner or solo dining in Larimer Square.
Buckhorn Exchange

Buckhorn Exchange

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.4
Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.
Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Amante Coffee at the Oxford serves top-notch coffee and cocktails in a cozy, historic setting with a charming patio and city views.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Urban Farmer Denver is a sleek chophouse in The Oxford Hotel focusing on sustainable, colorful steakhouse fare with a trendy vibe.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
Go Fish Sushi Denver

Go Fish Sushi Denver

$$

🍣 Sushi

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
Go Fish Sushi Denver is a lively sushi spot offering classic Japanese dishes, tempura, and a curated sake and wine list in a casual setting.
The Wild

The Wild

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
The Wild serves craft cocktails, coffee, and shared plates with a trendy vibe and inviting bar and patio atmosphere.
The Pig & The Sprout

The Pig & The Sprout

$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
The Pig & The Sprout serves contemporary American dishes and drinks in a lively bi-level space with multiple bars.
Homegrown Tap & Dough

Homegrown Tap & Dough

$$

🍕 Pizza

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Rustic-chic pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies, craft brews, and wine with lively patio vibes on South Gaylord Street.

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