The Mile High City has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to food and drinks. Denver bars and nightlife have come a long way and now boasts a wide array of fantastic bars. Depending on what types of drinks you are looking for, what ambiance you want, or the kind of food you want to go with your libations, there is something for everyone.
We chose the following bars as the best bars in Denver Colorado based on the quality of drinks, friendly staff, and overall quality of the place. You might find that some of these bars may become your next regular hangout place or the unique bar you were trying to find for a special occasion. These top bar venues offer the best drinks in Denver to ensure a great night out.
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List of Denver’s Best Bars
Blanchard Winery
1855 Blake St. Ste 120 Denver, CO 80202
(720) 990-9092
https://www.blanchardfamilywines.com/
Located right in the heart of downtown Denver at the dairy block, their unique concept of pairing premier Sonoma wines with Denver’s best cheeses, desserts, and meat is fast becoming everyone’s favorite! Also offering some of the best drinks in Denver. Be sure to taste both the white and red flights of wine paired with their delicious charcuterie.
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Barcelona Wine Bar RiNo
2900 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
(303) 816-3300
https://www.barcelonawinebar.com/
Serving tapas and small plates, this Spanish themed wine bar is a great destination when you’re craving Spanish food. You should definitely order it with their flights of wine that they offer.
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Union Lodge No.1
1543 Champa St Denver, CO 80202
(720) 389-0447
https://www.unionlodge1.com
If you’re looking to taste 19th century inspired craft cocktails then try Union Lodge. They’re one of the best venues for drinks in Denver! Try their Mint Julep, Gin Fizz, and Green Swizzle.
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Hudson Hill
619 E 13th Ave Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-0776
http://www.hudsonhilldenver.com/
A cocktail, wine, coffee bar, and tea house all rolled into one. That is what Hudson Hill is. They can serve you a heavy brunch and cold brew in one place. Now, that’s definitely a winner!
Bear Creek Distillery
1879 S Acoma St Denver, CO 80223
(303) 955-4638
http://www.bearcreekdistillery.com/
Bear Creek Distillery is known for its live music, awesome cocktails (liquor distilled in-house) and they have some of the friendliest staff.
Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club
1330 27th St Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-3333
http://nocturnejazz.com/
Check out Denver’s modern jazz and supper club, and cocktail bar. Enjoy live jazz music played on stage while sipping your drink of choice for the evening.
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Society Sports and Spirits
1434 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
http://www.societydenver.com/
Sports bar in Downtown Denver known for the best game day and pregame experiences.
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Upstairs Circus Lower Downtown – LoDo
1500 Wynkoop St. Ste 100 Denver, CO 80202
(720) 722-2105
https://upstairscircus.com/
Upstairs Circus is a full social bar where you and your friends can gather together to create unique do it yourself art & design projects while sipping your drinks.
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10 Barrel Brewing
2620 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205
(720) 573-8992
https://10barrel.com/
10 Barrel Brewing is one of the larger breweries in the immediate that has a cosy, yet lively setting where you can order. The brewery was started by three friends in Oregon and since then it has made its home in Denver.
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First Draft Taproom & Kitchen
1309 26th St Denver, CO 80205
(303) 736-8400
http://www.firstdraftdenver.com/
First Draft brings the largest self-serve draft system in Colorado, you can choose from a selection of Ales, Ciders, Wine, Lagers and Stouts. This is a cool concept since you simply pay for a card and then pour your own beer of choice as much or as little as you want.
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Jefferson Park Pub
2445 Eliot St Denver, CO 80211
(720) 328-2982
http://jeffersonparkpub.com/
The place is small but cozy, just perfect to grab a beer or two and watch some football. They have a very fun and friendly staff, great local regulars and good prices for their drinks and food.
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon St Denver, CO 80211
(303) 997-8886
https://williamsandgraham.com/
Williams & Graham styled their bar as a prohibition-era cocktail bar with a full kitchen serving delicious traditional American food to go with your drinks. Their whiskey cocktails are some of the best we’ve tried in Denver.
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Dive Inn
1380 S Broadway Denver, CO 80210
(720) 242-6157
https://www.facebook.com/diveinndenver
The Dive Inn is one of Denver’s typical dive bars, decorated with a nautical theme, complete with mermaids and marine nostalgia galore. There’s off-street parking located in their lot and free neighborhood parking close by so it’s very convenient.
Goed Zuur
2801 Welton St Denver, CO 80205
(720) 749-2709
https://goedzuur.com/
Taste craft-brewed specialty beers paired with sophisticated food in a striking bar backdrop at Goed Zuur.
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Bar Max
2412 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206
(303) 333-0003
https://barmax.co/
You’ll definitely love the minimalist vibe of Bar Max. Their bistro style bar menu with an emphasis on organic food, a twist on classic cocktails with a variety of boutique spirits, and a wine and beer list with local offerings that you’ll love!!
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The Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop St Denver, CO 80202
(720) 460-3738
https://cooperlounge.com/
Cooper Lounge is on the upstairs balcony in the Union Station building. It is a snug spot for you and your friends to have a drink. Be sure to reserve a spot though, as they’re booked solid on the weekends!
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The Infinite Monkey Theorem
2501 Dallas St Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 726-8276
https://theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com/
The Infinite Monkey Theorem is a blend of manor Holmesian library, lounge, or coffee shop with its eclectic artsy ambiance. They have a variety of wine on tap, bottled, or canned for your sipping pleasure.
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Postino LoHi
2715 17th St Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-6363
https://www.postinowinecafe.com
An amazing place to visit for happy hour. An amazing place to enjoy happy hour for $5 glasses of wine or $5 pitchers of draft beer.
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Seven Grand Denver
1855 Blake St Ste 160 Denver, CO 80202
http://sevengrandbars.com/denver/
If you love whiskey, especially if it’s local homegrown whiskey, this is the place to go. Sample from their 700+ whiskeys or enjoy one of their happy hour $5 Old Fashions until 8 pm.
Bar Helix
3440 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
https://www.insidethehelix.com/
Taste the best drinks from their extensive by-the-glass wine selection, and craft cocktails paired with sumptuous tapas and small plates!
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Beckon
2843 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205
(303) 749-0020
https://www.beckon-denver.com/
Beckon is more than just a restaurant and wine bar, it is a dining experience. They feature an eight-course dinner with wine pairings for each course.
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The Cruise Room
1600 17th St Denver, CO 80238 | Oxford Hotel
(303) 628-5400
https://www.theoxfordhotel.com/
They’ve got an awesome selection of perfectly crafted, yet reasonably priced, cocktails.
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Retrograde
530 E 19th Ave Denver, CO 80203
(720) 772-7843
Want to go get some ice cream and walk into a not so hidden bar? Definitely check out this speakeasy hidden by a novelty ice cream shop up front.
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The Owl Saloon
5026 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80220
(720) 379-5085
https://www.theowlsaloon.com/
This hip bar with an awesome mountain pub feel is a must try. Especially, since they also serve some fantastic food and all the items on the menu are reasonably priced.
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Bigsby’s Folly
3563 Wazee St Denver, CO 80216
(720) 485-3158
https://www.bigsbysfolly.com/
You’ll love the cozy feel from this restaurant and wine bar/tasting room. They have a wide variety of food and drinks and ample space for events/private parties/and large groups.
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Scissors & Scotch – Denver
7600 Landmark Way. Ste 107 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(720) 372-7859
https://www.scissorsscotch.com/
Talk about a multi-purpose bar. Not only is it an awesome bar, but it’s also a great place to get a haircut.
La CourBistro and Art Bar
1643 S Broadway Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-5000
https://denversartbar.com/
This bar is a charming little spot on Broadway, if you love your drink with good food and art then this is your spot. Plus, if you’re into jazz music this might just be the perfect bar for you!
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Death & Co.
The Ramble Hotel 1280 25th St Denver, CO 80205
https://www.deathandcompany.com/location/death-and-company-denver/
The atmosphere in this bar inside The Ramble Hotel is elegant and hip. The cocktail list is both extensive and impressive and is a bit on the pricier side. However, every drink is handcrafted to perfection! So you won’t be disappointed.
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Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd Ave Denver, CO 80211
(720) 328-9288
https://www.ladyjanedenver.com/
Lady Jane is a posh and private modern lounge. It is perfect to impress a date or just have a conversation with someone over drinks. All drinks are reasonably priced too!
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Archetype Distillery
119 S Broadway Denver, CO 80209
(303) 999-0105
http://www.archetypedistillery.com/
Archetype Distillery is nestled in a beautifully renovated, century-old building housing a state-of-the-art distillery, tasting room, event space, and host gallery rolled into one.
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Corridor 44
1433 Larimer St Denver, CO 80202 Lodo, Northwest
(303) 893-0044
http://www.corridor44.com/
Corridor 44 has a wide array of champagnes cocktails to choose from. If you are a fan of bubbles, this is the place to go. Don’t forget to try out their excellent food options!
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Green Russell
1422 Larimer St Denver, CO 80202 Lodo, Northwest
(303) 893-6505
https://www.greenrussell.com/
One of Denver’s coziest bars, this speakeasy pre-prohibition themed bar is popular among the hip crowd. It’s the kind of place to slow down, relax and enjoy some amazing hand-crafted cocktails. After all, perfectly made drinks, food, and charcuterie plates shouldn’t be hurried.
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Improper City
3201 Walnut St Ste 101 Denver, CO 80205
(720) 666-0043
http://www.impropercity.com/
Improper City is an awesome bar with food trucks on the patio and a huge beer selection! This location is massive with plenty of seating and areas for large groups. You and your friends will definitely enjoy your time here.
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Poka Lola Social Club
1850 Wazee St. Denver, CO 80202
(720) 460-2725
https://pokaloladenver.com/
Located in the lobby of the Maven Hotel, Poka Lola Social Club’s soda bar retro theme is a refreshing sight for adventurous drinkers!
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Morin
1600 15th St Denver, CO 80202
(303) 623-0534
http://morindenver.com/
Check out this posh bar that features French-themed offerings and modern comfortable space right in the heart of LoDo!
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The Clocktower Cabaret
1601 Arapahoe St Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-0075
http://www.clocktowercabaret.com/
The Clocktower Cabaret, formerly Lannie’s cabaret, is such a great date spot. They feature old fashioned burlesque shows, fantastic martinis and their comedians are hilarious.
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ENJOY A FULL MONTH OF WINE TASTING WITH DENVER’S BEST SELF-GUIDED TOUR PASS!