Best Cocktails in Denver

Denver's highest open-air rooftop bar, atop Le Méridien. Mountain-meets-skyline view, cocktail list to match.

Bookstore-fronted speakeasy that put Denver cocktails on the national map — 50 Best Bars regular.

The world-class NYC cocktail program transplanted into RiNo's Ramble Hotel — multiple bar concepts under one roof.

Former brothel turned 'gastrobrothel' — small plates and a tight live-music calendar in a velvet-curtained room.

Neighborhood cocktail dive with a nautical lean — strong daiquiris, friendly bartenders, no pretense.

Polynesian-themed tiki escape — fog machines, ceramic mugs, and the strongest mai tais on Broadway.

Neighborhood pub with one of Colorado's deepest whiskey selections and live music most Friday nights.

Denver's flagship comedy club for 40+ years — has hosted Chappelle, Burr, Schumer, and discovered countless local headliners.

Informal pub grub plus beer & cocktails served in a lively space with a patio & a pool table.

Lively bar with a boat in the middle features pool & ping pong, Tex-Mex fare & a dog-friendly patio.

A massive outdoor space ringed with food trucks attracts crowds at this hip, warehouselike hangout.

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Bar/club featuring dozens of classic arcade games & pinball machines, plus diverse live music acts.

Tacos, beer & tequila drinks, including shots & margaritas, in a buzzy open-air hangout.

A vintage, jazz-era Capitol Hill staple featuring sing-alongs and a dedicated public karaoke night every Sunday at 9:30 PM. Offers a massive, legendary wrap-around patio perfect for summer drinks.

Polished, upscale private karaoke suites where you control the songs, volume, and neon light shows directly from your smartphone. Features a curated Asian-street-food inspired menu.

High-energy nightlife hub blending two vibrant public main stages with four high-tech private rental rooms for custom parties. Full bar and late-night kitchen menu available.

Chic spot offering coffee, cocktails & small plates in a cozy, plant-filled environment.

With a sleek cocktail lounge on the main floor and an electrifying dance party above, it’s the ultimate spot to mix, mingle, and dance your heart out. Grab a cocktail, find your rhythm, and let the night take you.

Emerald Eye is a Dark Tropical Cocktail Bar in Downtown Denver featuring a wide array of Rum and Agave Spirits, Happy Hour Specials, and Weekend DJs.

Experience Mockingbird. Denver’s immersive art lounge in the heart of RiNo. Cocktails, live DJs, and creative nights Wednesday through Sunday.