From moody basement cocktails to playful tiki drinks, these are some of my favorite Denver-area bars. Browse the notes to choose your vibe, whether you want an elegant date night or somewhere more theatrical. This list includes Emerald Eye, The Tatar...
Super cool vibes! Head down into the basement and enjoy the moody lighting and delicious cocktails!
Emerald Eye | Tropical Cocktail Bar in Larimer Square ...
Tiki vibes, fun mugs, yummy cocktails some of which feature fire!
Hell or High Water Tiki
Delicious, elegant cocktails in a setting I’d consider for a dressier date night. One of my picks when I want the drinks themselves to be a highlight of the evening.
The Tatarian | cocktail bar | 4024 Tennyson St, Denver, CO ...
The most firey bar in Denver for sure! Awesome cocktails and continuously changing themes!
THE ELECTRIC CURE | Home
Speakeasy behind an ice cream door! The bartenders make their cocktails like an art! Great place for a date night and at the end ice cream on the other side of the door available for purchase!
Retrograde
Delicious espresso martinis + coffee
Best Denver Cocktails and Coffee
Speakesy behind a bookcase less fruity/ sweet cocktails more on the stiff side
Williams & Graham: Home
Cool vibes and lots of different seating options
Lady Jane Denver
Beautiful cocktails which are crafted by skilled bartenders! Elevated environment.
D&C Denver | Hours + Location - Death & Co
A swanky cocktail stop in Littleton rather than central Denver. Keep the location in mind when planning a night out, especially if you’re comparing it with the downtown spots on this list.
The Lazy Greyhound
Classy speakeasy! Excellent date night choice.
The Cruise Room Bar | The Oxford Hotel
Cash only speakeasy- cocktails are very cheap and basic. Cool vibes if you're looking for an affordable stiff drink.
Lincoln’s Denver
Nice bar to visit when in the area! Low key neighborhood bar vibes.
The Thin Man, Denver
If you love tiki bars, this belongs on your Denver shortlist. Compare it with Hell or High Water if you’re choosing a spot for playful drinks and a tiki atmosphere.
