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Best Bars & Drinks near Downtown

From rooftop bars with mountain views to historic cocktail lounges in old bank buildings, downtown Denver has more range than people give it credit for.

Top picks: Earls Kitchen + Bar (4.7★), Yard House (4.4★), 54thirty Rooftop (4.7★). 29 bars & drinks tracked in and around Downtown.

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Top Local Picks

Earls Kitchen + Bar#1
BrunchClosed

Earls Kitchen + Bar

4.7★(4,805)· $$

1600 Glenarm Pl Apt 140, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Creative fusion with cocktails that shine

Yard House#2
VegetarianClosed

Yard House

4.4★(6,559)· $$

1555 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Craft beer flights and made-to-order pizza

54thirty Rooftop#3
BarClosed

54thirty Rooftop

4.7★(3,658)· $$

1475 California St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Denver skyline views with craft cocktails

West Saloon & Kitchen#4
Closed

West Saloon & Kitchen

4.6★(2,004)· $$

501 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Housemade comfort food with real polish

Otra Vez Cantina#5
MexicanClosed

Otra Vez Cantina

4.3★(3,876)· $$

610 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fresh chips, excellent salsa, killer margaritas

More bars & drinks near Downtown

Appaloosa GrillBarClosed

Appaloosa Grill

4.3(3,294)·$$$$

535 16th St Mall #110, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Bison-centric steakhouse with nightly live music

Henry's TavernAmericanClosed

Henry's Tavern

4.1(3,467)·$$$$

500 16th St Mall Ste 184B, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Spacious tavern with games and great wings

Union Lodge No.1CocktailsClosed

Union Lodge No.1

4.8(1,222)·$$$$

1543 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails in a gatsby-era speakeasy

Tarantula Billiards Bar & GrillBarOpen

Tarantula Billiards Bar & Grill

4.3(2,071)·$$$$

1520 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Free pool tables, cold beer, chill vibes

Rhein Haus DenverBrunchClosed

Rhein Haus Denver

4.3(3,386)·$$$$

1415 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Authentic bavarian vibes with genuine german food

Peaks LoungeNightclubClosed

Peaks Lounge

4.4(1,058)·$$$$

650 15th St 27th floor, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Incredible views, pricey drinks and small bites

Blue Agave GrillMexicanClosed

Blue Agave Grill

4.3(1,817)·$$$$

1201 16th St Mall #104, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Denver's best margaritas, celiac-certified kitchen

Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer GardenBarClosed

Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden

4.4(1,846)·$$$$

1920 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Rooftop views, cold beers, killer cheese fries

Denver Pub CrawlClosed

Denver Pub Crawl

5.0(225)

110 16th St Mall VentureX Unit 1307, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Expertly guided nights out, no cover charges

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar DenverOpen

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Denver

4.7(621)·$$$$

1400 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Sports bar with surprisingly fresh, quality food

Coyote UglyBarClosed

Coyote Ugly

3.9(1,253)·$$$$

Pavilions, 500 16th St Mall #350, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Dancing, games, and playful bartender antics

FTW DenverClosed

FTW Denver

4.4(459)·$$$$

500 16th St Mall #340, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Arcade games, bowling, and quality cocktails

Rock Bottom Restaurant & BreweryBurgersClosed

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

3.8(1,394)·$$$$

1001 16th St Mall A-100, Denver, CO 80265, USA

Known for: Downtown brewpub with solid comfort food

Nallen's Irish PubBarOpen

Nallen's Irish Pub

4.6(565)·$$$$

1429 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Authentic irish pub with expert bartenders

Wally's Wisconsin TavernBarOpen

Wally's Wisconsin Tavern

4.3(888)·$$$$

1417 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fried pickles and pretzels done right

XSO Night ClubNightclubClosed

XSO Night Club

4.5(271)

500 16th St Mall #322, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Vibrant nightclub with impeccable service

RooseveltBarClosed

Roosevelt

4.4(524)·$$$$

1217 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Speakeasy elegance with killer craft cocktails

BEZEL BarBarClosed

BEZEL Bar

4.6(128)

1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Seasonal craft cocktails in a modern speakeasy

Cruise RoomNightclubClosed

Cruise Room

4.6(332)

1600 17th St CO, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Art deco time capsule with craft cocktails

Flight Club DenverCocktailsClosed

Flight Club Denver

4.5(508)·$$$$

1959 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Interactive darts, killer cocktails, shareable bites

The Front PorchBarClosed

The Front Porch

4.0(461)·$$$$

1215 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hometown vibes, exceptional bartenders, perfect drinks

Reynard Social Spaces

Reynard Social Spaces

4.5(181)

1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Elevated cocktails with knockout city views

Teller BarBarClosed

Teller Bar

4.7(29)·$$$$

916 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Converted bank turned craft cocktail destination

Lime ChampaNightclubClosed

Lime Champa

3.6(78)

1600 Champa St ste 203, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Latin vibes, but watch your wallet

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