{"as_of":"2026-08-03T22:07:33.741614+00:00","type":"EditorialGuide","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-cocktails-in-denver","guide_id":"guide_b7edc09fd111","slug":"best-cocktails-in-denver","city":"denver","title":"Best Cocktails in Denver","category_label":"Cocktails","template":"best_category_in_city","meta_description":"The best Cocktails in Denver — curated and verified by Eventism editors. Updated weekly.","last_verified_at":"2026-07-06T21:22:40.355952+00:00","updated_at":"2026-07-06T21:22:40.355966+00:00","view_count":11,"venues":[{"name":"54thirty Rooftop","slug":"54thirty-rooftop","neighborhood":"Le Méridien · LoDo","venue_type":"cocktail_bar","avg_rating":4.5,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/54thirty-rooftop"},{"name":"Williams & Graham","slug":"williams-graham","neighborhood":"Highland","venue_type":"cocktail_bar","avg_rating":4.7,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/williams-graham"},{"name":"Death & Co Denver","slug":"death-co-denver","neighborhood":"RiNo","venue_type":"cocktail_bar","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/death-co-denver"},{"name":"Comedy Works Downtown","slug":"comedy-works-downtown","neighborhood":"Larimer Square","venue_type":"event_space","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/comedy-works-downtown"},{"name":"B&GC","slug":"bandgc","neighborhood":"RiNo","venue_type":"cocktail_bar","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/bandgc"},{"name":"Ophelia's Electric Soapbox","slug":"ophelia-s-electric-soapbox","neighborhood":"Ballpark","venue_type":"restaurant","avg_rating":4.4,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/ophelia-s-electric-soapbox"},{"name":"Yacht Club","slug":"yacht-club","neighborhood":"Park Hill","venue_type":"cocktail_bar","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/yacht-club"},{"name":"Adrift Tiki Bar","slug":"adrift-tiki-bar","neighborhood":"South Broadway","venue_type":"cocktail_bar","avg_rating":4.5,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/adrift-tiki-bar"},{"name":"Mockingbird Denver","slug":"mockingbird-denver-rino-art-lounge-cocktails-amp-live-djs","neighborhood":"","venue_type":"event space","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/mockingbird-denver-rino-art-lounge-cocktails-amp-live-djs"},{"name":"Emerald Eye","slug":"emerald-eye-tropical-cocktail-bar-in-larimer-square-denver-co","neighborhood":"","venue_type":"event space","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/emerald-eye-tropical-cocktail-bar-in-larimer-square-denver-co"},{"name":"Larimer Beer Hall ","slug":"larimer-beer-hall-denver-colorado-bar-and-dance","neighborhood":"","venue_type":"event_space","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/larimer-beer-hall-denver-colorado-bar-and-dance"},{"name":"Hudson Hill","slug":"hudson-hill","neighborhood":"Capitol Hill","venue_type":"coffee shop","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/hudson-hill"},{"name":"Rumours Karaoke Cafe","slug":"rumours-karaoke-cafe","neighborhood":"Capitol Hill","venue_type":"Karaoke Bar & Lounge","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/rumours-karaoke-cafe"},{"name":"Voicebox Karaoke","slug":"voicebox-karaoke","neighborhood":"RiNo Art District","venue_type":"Private Suite Karaoke","price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/voicebox-karaoke"},{"name":"Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill","slug":"charlie-browns-bar-grill","neighborhood":"Capitol Hill","venue_type":"Piano Bar & Grill","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/charlie-browns-bar-grill"}],"venue_count":15,"faqs":[{"q":"What should I wear to cocktail bars in Denver?","a":"Denver cocktail bars lean smart-casual—dark jeans and a nice top work almost everywhere. Rooftop spots and upscale speakeasies appreciate a bit more effort, but you'll rarely need a jacket or heels."},{"q":"Do I need a reservation for cocktail bars in Denver?","a":"Reservations aren't always required but are strongly recommended for weekends and popular speakeasy-style bars. Walk-ins can usually snag bar seats on weeknights, though expect waits after 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays."},{"q":"How much do cocktails cost in Denver?","a":"Most craft cocktails in Denver run $14–18, with premium or barrel-aged selections reaching $20–24. Happy hours often knock $3–5 off, typically running 4–6pm on weekdays."},{"q":"Which Denver neighborhood has the best cocktail bars?","a":"LoDo and the Highlands concentrate the most acclaimed cocktail bars, while RiNo offers edgier, art-forward spaces. Downtown Denver also delivers strong options, especially for rooftop drinking with mountain views."},{"q":"What's the best night to go out for cocktails in Denver?","a":"Thursday and Friday nights bring the liveliest crowds without Saturday's peak chaos. Weeknights offer quieter conversation and better bartender interaction, while Sundays are ideal for relaxed, early-evening drinks."}],"citation":"Eventism Editors. \"Best Cocktails in Denver\". Last verified 2026-07-06. https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-cocktails-in-denver"}