Cole · Denver's Hidden Gem

Best Bars & Drinks near Cole

A handful of low-key bars with the feel of a neighborhood that hasn't been discovered yet. Drink here before everyone else figures it out.

Top picks: Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side (4.6★), Lost Lake Lounge (4.5★), The Monkey Barrel (4.3★). 18 bars & drinks tracked in and around Cole.

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More bars & drinks near Cole

The Owl SaloonBarClosed

The Owl Saloon

4.6(494)·$$$$

5026 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220, USA

Known for: Wood-fired pizza and country karaoke nights

P S LoungeBarClosed

P S Lounge

4.4(603)·$$$$

3416 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Known for: Retro dive with free roses and shots

Sorry GorgeousBarClosed

Sorry Gorgeous

4.0(296)·$$$$

1350 40th Street Entrance on, Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails with high-proof spirits

R & R DenverBarClosed

R & R Denver

4.6(290)·$$$$

4958 E Colfax Ave #1208, Denver, CO 80220, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails in a speakeasy basement

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Mockingbird

4.6(191)·$$$$

2737 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Art-filled venue with multiple themed rooms

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St. Paul Tavern

4.7(120)

3111 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Known for: Authentic neighborhood dive with local energy

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Tight End Bar

4.4(142)

1501 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Denver's only gay sports bar with karaoke

Cap Hill ConfidentialBar

Cap Hill Confidential

4.7(73)·$$$$

1526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA

Known for: Live music venue meets neighborhood dive bar

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Hell or High Water Tiki

4.5(41)·$$$$

Enter through the Glory Hole, 3542 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Craft tiki cocktails in a tropical hideaway

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The Lowbeam

4.7(39)·$$$$

3401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Known for: Affordable craft cocktails, genuine bartender vibes

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The Glory Hole

4.8(12)·$$$$

3542 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Affordable cocktails and free pool tables

RookBarOpen

Rook

3.8(25)

3770 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails in a moody corner speakeasy

CoClubsOpen

CoClubs

4.0(5)

1155 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Denver's nightlife hub with serious neighborhood issues

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