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Bars & Drinks in Downtown

Emerald Eye

4.6
265 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Rates above the average for bars & drinks near Downtown — one of 26 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Emerald Eye is a hidden speakeasy cocktail bar below Larimer Square known for rum and agave-forward drinks with Caribbean and Central American influences, located downtown Denver with a dark, groovy atmosphere.

The bar excels at craft cocktails and creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, though service consistency varies dramatically depending on how busy they are.

  • ✓Creative modern cocktails with heavy focus on rum and agave spirits from the Caribbean and Central America
  • ✓Staff takes safety seriously and responds swiftly to uncomfortable situations, prioritizing patron comfort
  • ✓Dark, groovy vibe with good music and various seating options for different group sizes
  • ✓Bartenders can handle multiple complex drinks simultaneously when focused
  • ⚠Service speed is inconsistent—can be slow during busy periods or when understaffed, with wait times exceeding 20 minutes for follow-up drinks
  • ⚠Multiple reviewers report billing issues including double charging and incorrect drink charges; complaints suggest this may be a recurring problem
  • ⚠Strong incense smell may not appeal to all visitors
  • ⚠Hidden location below street level means it's easy to miss without specific directions

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Closed now

People Order

  • —Carajillo
  • —Rum cocktails
  • —Agave cocktails

Things To Do Nearby

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Jake Torrison

4 weeks ago

Look for the vibrant Cocktail sign leading downstairs below Larimer Square or you will miss it. Stopped in here for a quick drink or drinks after a date on Saturday and loved the Atmosphere. The vibe was dark and groovy, good music, good drinks. Very heavy smell of incense, which you might like or not. Bar tender was slammed so drinks took a bit. Various seating options make it easy for big or small groups. The drinks are a modern twist on classic cocktails, with a heavy focus on rum and agave. Most sports and flavors from Central South America and the Caribbean.

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Megan Stevens

4 months ago

Cocktails were killer. Bartender slayed on a Tuesday night by themselves, making several drinks at once and un-phased by the rush. The vibes were great. The space was cozy and I wish I lived closer and could visit regularly.

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Mike Harris

4 months ago

I came with my wife. Drinks were amazing. She ordered the carajillo and she loved it. We just wish the bartender was more attentive. We ordered our second round of drinks and we waited more than 20min and we didn’t get them. So we left.

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Jennifer Klebold

2 months ago

I can’t say enough about how amazing the staff here are. There were some guys acting creepy and not leaving girls alone and they acted swiftly and even remade my friends drink when she was concerned about it potentially being tamped with by those guys. They also made sure we were aware that they would never tolerate that kind of behavior and want to make sure women always feel comfortable there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerald Eye worth it in Downtown?

The bar excels at craft cocktails and creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, though service consistency varies dramatically depending on how busy they are. Known for: hidden speakeasy with killer rum cocktails.

What should I order at Emerald Eye?

Popular choices at Emerald Eye include Carajillo, Rum cocktails, Agave cocktails.

What do visitors love about Emerald Eye?

Creative modern cocktails with heavy focus on rum and agave spirits from the Caribbean and Central America Staff takes safety seriously and responds swiftly to uncomfortable situations, prioritizing patron comfort Dark, groovy vibe with good music and various seating options for different group sizes Bartenders can handle multiple complex drinks simultaneously when focused

Is there anything to know before visiting Emerald Eye?

Service speed is inconsistent—can be slow during busy periods or when understaffed, with wait times exceeding 20 minutes for follow-up drinks Multiple reviewers report billing issues including double charging and incorrect drink charges; complaints suggest this may be a recurring problem Strong incense smell may not appeal to all visitors Hidden location below street level means it's easy to miss without specific directions

How expensive is Emerald Eye?

Emerald Eye is moderately priced, with a 4.6-star rating from 265 Google reviews.

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