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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.

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Union Lodge No.1

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Union Lodge No.1

4.8(1,202)·$$$$

1543 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails in a gatsby-era speakeasy

BEZEL Bar

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BEZEL Bar

4.6(116)

1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Seasonal cocktails, outdoor fire, 16th street people-watching

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Teller Bar

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Teller Bar

4.6(24)

916 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Historic bank turned elegant cocktail sanctuary

Earls Kitchen + Bar

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Earls Kitchen + Bar

4.6(4,017)·$$$$

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

Known for: Elevated global comfort food, flawless service

Roosevelt

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Roosevelt

4.4(509)·$$$$

1217 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails behind a hidden bookshelf door

Peaks Lounge

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Peaks Lounge

4.4(1,042)·$$$$

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

Known for: Rooftop sunset views worth the trip

Otra Vez Cantina

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Otra Vez Cantina

4.3(3,784)·$$$$

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

Known for: Excellent salsa, fresh chips, strawberry margaritas

Blue Agave Grill

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Blue Agave Grill

4.3(1,767)·$$$$

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

Known for: Best margaritas in denver, handcrafted with care

Appaloosa Grill

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Appaloosa Grill

4.3(3,218)·$$$$

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

Known for: Bison-forward Colorado cooking with live music nightly

Tarantula Billiards Bar & Grill

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Tarantula Billiards Bar & Grill

4.3(2,071)·$$$$

1520 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fifteen gold crown tables, free pool daily

Wally's Wisconsin Tavern

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Wally's Wisconsin Tavern

4.3(888)·$$$$

1417 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fried pickles and homemade ranch, post-game worthy

Henry's Tavern

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Henry's Tavern

4.1(3,398)·$$$$

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

Known for: Wings that actually live up to the hype

The Front Porch

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The Front Porch

4.0(447)·$$$$

1215 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Bartenders who know your drink before you sit down

Coyote Ugly

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Coyote Ugly

3.9(1,234)·$$$$

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

Known for: Wild nights, dancing bartenders, unforgettable chaos

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

3.8(1,389)·$$$$

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

Known for: Craft brewery with solid burgers and wings downtown

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Flight Club Denver

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Flight Club Denver

4.5(458)

1959 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Darts, drinks, and shareable bites done right

Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden

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Tap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden

4.4(1,813)·$$$$

1920 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Craft cocktails and legendary cheese fries

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