Downtown · Bars & Drinks

Best Cocktail Bars near Downtown

Downtown's cocktail bar scene has gotten serious. These are the places that take what's in the glass as seriously as what's on the wall.

All Bars & DrinksCraft BreweriesWine BarsSports Bars
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

Earls Kitchen + BarBrunchClosed

Earls Kitchen + Bar

4.7(4,572)·$$$$

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

Known for: Creative fusion with cocktails that shine

Teller BarBarClosed

Teller Bar

4.6(28)

916 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Converted bank turned craft cocktail destination

BEZEL BarBarClosed

BEZEL Bar

4.6(123)

1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Seasonal craft cocktails in a modern speakeasy

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

Yard HouseVegetarianOpen

Yard House

4.4(6,484)·$$$$

1555 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA

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

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

RooseveltBarClosed

Roosevelt

4.4(516)·$$$$

1217 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Speakeasy elegance with killer craft cocktails

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

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

Appaloosa GrillBarClosed

Appaloosa Grill

4.3(3,257)·$$$$

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

Known for: Bison-centric steakhouse with nightly live music

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

Otra Vez CantinaMexicanClosed

Otra Vez Cantina

4.3(3,829)·$$$$

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

Known for: Fresh chips, excellent salsa, killer margaritas

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

The Front PorchBarClosed

The Front Porch

4.0(459)·$$$$

1215 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hometown vibes, exceptional bartenders, perfect drinks

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

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

More Cocktail Bars Spots in Denver

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

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

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