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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: 54thirty Rooftop (4.7★), Otra Vez Cantina (4.3★), Henry's Tavern (4.1★). 26 bars & drinks tracked in and around Downtown.

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More bars & drinks near Downtown

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 LoungeBarClosed

Peaks Lounge

4.4(1,063)·$$$$

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

Known for: Incredible views, pricey drinks and small bites

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar DenverClosed

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Denver

4.7(790)·$$$$

1400 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Sports bar with surprisingly fresh, quality food

Denver Pub CrawlClosed

Denver Pub Crawl

5.0(226)

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

Known for: Expertly guided nights out, no cover charges

Coyote UglyBarClosed

Coyote Ugly

3.8(1,271)·$$$$

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

Known for: Dancing, games, and playful bartender antics

The Passport DenverBarClosed

The Passport Denver

4.9(406)·$$$$

1437 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Welcoming sports bar with craft cocktails

XSO Night ClubNightclubClosed

XSO Night Club

4.5(289)·$$$$

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

Known for: Vibrant nightclub with impeccable service

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

RooseveltBarClosed

Roosevelt

4.4(525)·$$$$

1217 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Speakeasy elegance with killer craft cocktails

The WildCocktailsClosed

The Wild

4.7(409)·$$$$

1660 Wynkoop St Ste 100, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Coffee, cocktails, and cozy fire vibes

Emerald EyeCocktailsClosed

Emerald Eye

4.6(265)·$$$$

1403 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hidden speakeasy with killer rum cocktails

Cruise RoomBarClosed

Cruise Room

4.6(341)·$$$$

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(527)·$$$$

1959 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Interactive darts, killer cocktails, shareable bites

The Front PorchBarClosed

The Front Porch

4.0(465)·$$$$

1215 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hometown vibes, exceptional bartenders, perfect drinks

The Cooper LoungeCocktailsClosed

The Cooper Lounge

4.2(557)·$$$$

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Upscale cocktails with union station views

Herb's HideoutNightclubClosed

Herb's Hideout

4.3(355)·$$$$

2057 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Known for: Live music every night, no cover charge

Reynard Social Spaces

Reynard Social Spaces

4.5(181)

1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Elevated cocktails with knockout city views

El PatioBarClosed

El Patio

3.6(200)·$$$$

1949 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Rooftop views of coors field and tacos

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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