Downtown · The Center of It All

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★), Otra Vez Cantina (4.3★). 28 bars & drinks tracked in and around Downtown.

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More bars & drinks near Downtown

Henry's TavernAmericanClosed

Henry's Tavern

4.1(3,433)·$$$$

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(1,212)·$$$$

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 DenverBrunchOpen

Rhein Haus Denver

4.3(3,374)·$$$$

1415 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Authentic bavarian vibes with genuine german food

Peaks LoungeNightclubClosed

Peaks Lounge

4.4(1,056)·$$$$

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(1,791)·$$$$

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(1,829)·$$$$

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(1,246)·$$$$

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

Known for: Dancing, games, and playful bartender antics

FTW DenverClosed

FTW Denver

4.4(460)

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

RooseveltBarClosed

Roosevelt

4.4(516)·$$$$

1217 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Speakeasy elegance with killer craft cocktails

XSO Night ClubNightclubClosed

XSO Night Club

4.5(199)

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

Known for: Vibrant nightclub with impeccable service

BEZEL BarBarClosed

BEZEL Bar

4.6(123)

1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Seasonal craft cocktails in a modern speakeasy

Cruise RoomNightclubClosed

Cruise Room

4.6(323)

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(484)

1959 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Interactive darts, killer cocktails, shareable bites

The Front PorchBarClosed

The Front Porch

4.0(459)·$$$$

1215 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hometown vibes, exceptional bartenders, perfect drinks

Reynard Social Spaces

Reynard Social Spaces

4.5(180)

1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Elevated cocktails with knockout city views

Teller BarBarClosed

Teller Bar

4.6(28)

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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