{"as_of":"2026-10-04T01:33:13.245347+00:00","type":"EditorialGuide","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-speakeasy-craft-cocktail-bars-in-denver","guide_id":"guide_b8e3d7b5f41a","slug":"best-speakeasy-craft-cocktail-bars-in-denver","city":"denver","title":"Best Speakeasy & Craft Cocktail Bars in Denver","category_label":"Speakeasy Cocktails","template":"best_category_in_city","meta_description":"Denver's best speakeasies and craft cocktail bars: hidden password bars, velvet-draped dens, and world-class mixology — where to drink like an insider.","last_verified_at":"2026-09-19T14:25:20.208046+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-19T14:25:20.208051+00:00","view_count":15,"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":"The Mansion on Colfax","slug":"the-mansion-on-colfax","neighborhood":"Central","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/the-mansion-on-colfax"},{"name":"Dive Inn","slug":"dive-inn","neighborhood":"South Denver","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/dive-inn"},{"name":"Improper City","slug":"improper-city","neighborhood":"River North Art District","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/improper-city"},{"name":"The 1up Arcade Bar - Colfax","slug":"the-1up-arcade-bar-colfax","neighborhood":"Central","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/the-1up-arcade-bar-colfax"},{"name":"Federales Tacos & Tequila - RiNo, Denver","slug":"federales-tacos-tequila-rino-denver","neighborhood":"River North Art District","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/federales-tacos-tequila-rino-denver"},{"name":"Meadowlark Bar","slug":"meadowlark-bar","neighborhood":"","venue_type":"event_space","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/meadowlark-bar"},{"name":"Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill","slug":"charlie-browns-bar-grill","neighborhood":"Capitol Hill","venue_type":"Piano Bar & Grill","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/charlie-browns-bar-grill"},{"name":"Voicebox Karaoke","slug":"voicebox-karaoke","neighborhood":"RiNo Art District","venue_type":"Private Suite Karaoke","price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/voicebox-karaoke"},{"name":"Rumours Karaoke Cafe","slug":"rumours-karaoke-cafe","neighborhood":"Capitol Hill","venue_type":"Karaoke Bar & Lounge","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/rumours-karaoke-cafe"},{"name":"Hudson Hill","slug":"hudson-hill","neighborhood":"Capitol Hill","venue_type":"coffee shop","price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/hudson-hill"},{"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"}],"venue_count":19,"faqs":[{"q":"What's the best speakeasy bar in Denver for a date night?","a":"Look for dimly lit spots with intimate seating, craft cocktails, and a quieter vibe—several speakeasy-style venues in LoDo and downtown offer plush booths and mood lighting perfect for conversation. Reservations are smart for weekends."},{"q":"Do Denver speakeasy bars have a dress code?","a":"Most Denver cocktail bars embrace smart casual—think dark jeans, button-downs, dresses, or blazers. You won't be turned away for sneakers, but the crowd typically dresses a notch above brewery casual."},{"q":"How much should I budget for cocktails at Denver speakeasies?","a":"Expect to pay $14–$18 per craft cocktail, with some premium or barrel-aged options reaching $20–$24. Plan on $40–$60 per person for two drinks and a small bite."},{"q":"Do I need reservations for speakeasy bars in Denver?","a":"It depends—some accept reservations and fill up on weekends, while others operate walk-in only. Arriving before 8pm or on weeknights increases your chances of snagging a table without a wait."},{"q":"What's the best night to visit Denver cocktail bars?","a":"Thursdays and Fridays draw lively crowds without Saturday's crush, especially between 7–10pm. Weeknights offer a mellower scene with better access to bartenders who have time to customize drinks."}],"citation":"Eventism Editors. \"Best Speakeasy & Craft Cocktail Bars in Denver\". Last verified 2026-09-19. https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-speakeasy-craft-cocktail-bars-in-denver"}