
Bars & Drinks in Cole
The High Lonesome
Rates above the average for bars & drinks near Cole — one of 20 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
The High Lonesome is a western-style dive bar in Denver's Highland neighborhood known for expertly crafted cocktails and accommodating bartenders who excel at custom requests, located in a dark, cozy space with pool tables and a jukebox.
Bartenders here are genuinely skilled and willing to make custom cocktails off-menu with care and precision, making it feel less like a typical bar and more like a place where your drink request is taken seriously.
- ✓Bartenders are knowledgeable, professional, and enthusiastic about custom cocktail requests not on the menu
- ✓High-quality craft cocktails at reasonable prices ($15) with careful attention to detail like asking about egg whites
- ✓Relaxed, dimly lit western atmosphere with pool tables and jukebox, good for conversation even when busy
- ✓Excellent beer selection with local options like Ska from Durango
- ⚠Can get very crowded and noisy during late nights
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
People Order
- —mezcal cocktail
- —amaretto sour
- —old fashioned
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Nina Staats
2 months ago
The mezcal cocktail was absolutely delicious. The inside is dark and cozy with a western, barebones feel. Cocktails are 15$, yet well worth it in my opinion.
John P
9 months ago
This place is excellent… Service is impeccable, and Laura was amazing. I asked for a specialized drink that most bars don't offer because of the labor-intensity involved, but Laura embraced the challenge, made the drink to perfection, and was a true delight the entire time. She also made my friend an amazing old fashioned that he very much enjoyed, and he's quite the connoisseur. Very knowledgeable and a true professional.. This place is awesome!
Jen Hochstatter
a month ago
Super cute dive bar in the Highland neighborhood in Denver. Bartenders were very knowledgeable and even made me a specific cocktail not on their menu that I had requested. Lots of places might roll their eyes at such a request, but not here. Thanks gentlemen for the great nightcap.
J Hun
6 months ago
Never been here before, front door was open, pretty noisy. Ordered amaretto sour. This is the best drink I think I've ever had. He asked if I wanted egg whites in it....I said no. There's about 50 ppl in here but there's still room to sit and there's a pool table in the back of the bar. It's been nice so far. I recommend the amaretto sour ladies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The High Lonesome worth it in Cole?
Bartenders here are genuinely skilled and willing to make custom cocktails off-menu with care and precision, making it feel less like a typical bar and more like a place where your drink request is taken seriously. Known for: craft cocktails in a dimly lit western dive.
What should I order at The High Lonesome?
Popular choices at The High Lonesome include mezcal cocktail, amaretto sour, old fashioned.
What do visitors love about The High Lonesome?
Bartenders are knowledgeable, professional, and enthusiastic about custom cocktail requests not on the menu High-quality craft cocktails at reasonable prices ($15) with careful attention to detail like asking about egg whites Relaxed, dimly lit western atmosphere with pool tables and jukebox, good for conversation even when busy Excellent beer selection with local options like Ska from Durango
Is there anything to know before visiting The High Lonesome?
Can get very crowded and noisy during late nights
How expensive is The High Lonesome?
The High Lonesome is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.5-star rating from 255 Google reviews.
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