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

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Senor Bear

Senor Bear

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$$

🌽 Latin American

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

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$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Seafood Landing

Seafood Landing

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$$$

🦞 Seafood

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

$

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
Satchel's on 6th

Satchel's on 6th

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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛝 Central Park

4.5
Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

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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.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$$

🌮 Mexican

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.
Encanto Cocina & Cantina

Encanto Cocina & Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.8
Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.
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.
The Hornet

The Hornet

$$

🍔 American

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.4
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
The Crypt

The Crypt

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
The Crypt is a vibrant bar with a spooky vibe offering superb cocktails, live music, vegan-friendly dishes, and a unique atmosphere in Central Denver.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🚲 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

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

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

The Kitchen American Bistro

$$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
Lo Stella Ristorante

Lo Stella Ristorante

$$$

🍝 Italian

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Lo Stella Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and pizza with a warm, family-run vibe near Downtown.
Olive & Finch

Olive & Finch

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Olive & Finch serves up fresh pastries, sandwiches, and great coffee in a warm, cozy Cherry Creek bistro with beer and wine options.
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar serves vibrant Filipino comfort food with craft cocktails and live music in a trendy West Highland spot.
Mister Oso - Wash Park

Mister Oso - Wash Park

$$

🌮 Mexican

🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.3
Mister Oso delivers elevated tacos and cocktails in a trendy setting with quick service and a spacious Wash Park atmosphere.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
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.
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.
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.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
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.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
Café Zuri

Café Zuri

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Sam's No. 3 is a lively diner serving hearty comfort food all day, famous for breakfast burritos and green chili in the Central Business District.
Bar Dough

Bar Dough

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.
Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails blends craft coffee and cocktails with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
Coperta

Coperta

$$$$

🍝 Italian

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.3
Coperta serves refined Southern Italian dishes with an accomplished chef’s touch in a warm, stylish spot featuring a full bar.
Point Easy Denver

Point Easy Denver

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Point Easy Denver serves creative small plates and cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere with upscale vibes and family-friendly appeal.
The Nickel

The Nickel

$$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.
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.
La Loma

La Loma

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Family-run kitchen serving traditional Mexican cuisine, renowned for margaritas and an upscale-rustic vibe in a lively urban setting.
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

$$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

$$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.4
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery offers creative breakfast and lunch fare with a retro vibe, serving cocktails and local specialties in a casual, cozy setting.
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.
Inga's Alpine Tavern

Inga's Alpine Tavern

$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Inga's Alpine Tavern offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and creative bites in a hip Swedish ski cabin-inspired setting.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

$$

🍝 Italian

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.
Coohills

Coohills

$$$$

🥖 French

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Coohills serves French-inspired, market-fresh dishes in a chic, upscale space with a lounge and patio vibe.
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.
On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.2
On and Off Cafe offers a cozy, trendy spot known for fast service, great coffee, and a tasty breakfast and lunch menu in the Highlands.
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.
Las Margs

Las Margs

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.

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