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Bars & Drinks in DEN Airport Area

Tapas Sky Bar

4.4
2,171 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Rates above the average for bars & drinks near DEN Airport Area — one of 24 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Tapas Sky Bar is an upscale tapas restaurant and cocktail bar in Denver Airport's C terminal known for creative drinks and Spanish small plates, offering a surprisingly polished dining experience for travelers with layovers or delays.

The bartenders (especially Andrew) make this airport bar feel like a destination—skilled mixologists who elevate a layover from tedious to genuinely enjoyable with attentive service and personal touches.

  • Exceptional bartenders who provide engaging service and memorable drink recommendations
  • Quality small plates including ahi tuna, margarita pizza, wedge salad, and Mediterranean plates that exceed typical airport dining
  • Thoughtful touches like custom shots for groups and balanced ambiance with good music and TV volume levels
  • Inconsistent bartender performance—one bartender (Jamie) served a watered-down, poorly made Manhattan and became defensive when criticized rather than taking accountability
  • Food quality lapses including underseasoned turkey sandwich and a hair found on tortillas

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • ahi tuna
  • margarita pizza
  • aperol botanic spritz
  • wedge salad

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What Visitors Say

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Audrey B.

2 months ago

If you are at the C terminal in the Denver Airport and waiting for a flight, Tapas Sky Bar is THE place to be! Great drinks and great food. I ordered the ahi tuna (would recommend!) and the aperol botanic spritz (delicious!). But the best part was our bartender ANDREW! He was funny, kind, had great recommendations and made the 2 hour wait for a flight go by so much faster. Thank you Andrew and Tapas Sky Bar!

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Denise Williams

2 weeks ago

I asked Jamie for a Yellowstone Manhattan. To which he said they were out of some vermouth that wasn’t listed as an ingredient and he’d have to use regular sweet vermouth. “Which is more the classic style anyway.” The drink had green flakes in it and was extremely watered down, complete with ice chips. My husband tried it and agreed, so I told Jamie I didn’t like it. I ordered a canned cider instead. Jamie goes off about how it’s a very spirit forward drink and I should’ve ordered something sweeter. He suggested an old fashioned for the next time. I let him know I regularly order manhattans, and this one was watery. As he scoffed and said something about how that’s “impossible because it’s made of nothing but booze”, he breaks the glass while dumping it. After setting down my cider, he still pushes that I should ask for sweeter drinks. The lady sitting a couple of seats over says, “it’s weird that he won’t let it go. You made the drink wrong; like, it happens”. Anyway, I’m only making this review because he ignored us completely afterward, which is why there’s no picture. And Andrew was amazing to watch. I wish I’d have asked him for a drink but he was working the opposite end when all this was happening. I’ve managed bars and restaurants for over a decade and bartended for longer. This was the weirdest and most unprofessional experience I’ve had in a long time.

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Sarah Walker

a month ago

Andy was so friendly and helpful. He was attentive and quick. He made special shots for the group. We had fun but also weren't interrupted. The music was good. The TVs were not loud. We all enjoyed the wedge salad. Mediterranean plate, nachos, and BLTA.

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Chicott Table Tennis

6 months ago

The turkey sandwich lack of taste. I couldn't find any sauce. Also rather than the tortilla chips, could've be fries which match better in my opinion. A little surprise was a hair over the tortillas. I'm glad I was wearing glasses. A good habit if you're in a public place like Denver Airport. Maybe a full hair protection would avoid that embarrassment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tapas Sky Bar worth it in DEN Airport Area?

The bartenders (especially Andrew) make this airport bar feel like a destination—skilled mixologists who elevate a layover from tedious to genuinely enjoyable with attentive service and personal touches. Known for: elevated tapas and craft cocktails in the airport.

What should I order at Tapas Sky Bar?

Popular choices at Tapas Sky Bar include ahi tuna, margarita pizza, aperol botanic spritz, wedge salad.

What do visitors love about Tapas Sky Bar?

Exceptional bartenders who provide engaging service and memorable drink recommendations Quality small plates including ahi tuna, margarita pizza, wedge salad, and Mediterranean plates that exceed typical airport dining Thoughtful touches like custom shots for groups and balanced ambiance with good music and TV volume levels

Is there anything to know before visiting Tapas Sky Bar?

Inconsistent bartender performance—one bartender (Jamie) served a watered-down, poorly made Manhattan and became defensive when criticized rather than taking accountability Food quality lapses including underseasoned turkey sandwich and a hair found on tortillas

How expensive is Tapas Sky Bar?

Tapas Sky Bar is moderately priced, with a 4.4-star rating from 2,171 Google reviews.

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