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Bars & Drinks in Highlands

The Broken Cage

4.7
205 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Rates above the average for bars & drinks near Highlands — one of 22 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

The Broken Cage is a craft cocktail bar with a plant-filled, Instagram-worthy interior known for seasonal and unique cocktails and small plates, located in a city with an active bar scene.

This is a standout date-night or small-group destination where expertly crafted, multi-step cocktails and thoughtful small bites pair with genuinely kind service and a carefully curated aesthetic.

  • Unique, seasonal cocktails that are visibly craft-focused with multi-step preparation
  • Beautiful, plant-filled ambiance with excellent lighting and decor perfect for photos
  • Genuinely welcoming and engaging staff even during busy periods
  • Daily happy hour with $8 cocktails from 3-6:30pm
  • Cocktails take longer to prepare due to craft complexity, so expect waits during peak times
  • Better suited for groups of 2-4 people rather than larger parties

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Saturday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • espresso martini
  • Black Smoke mezcal cocktail
  • pierogis
  • tomato jam jar

Things To Do Nearby

What Visitors Say

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SarahSellsDenver

a month ago

I LOVE this place! It's so cute and I love all the greenery and plants you can buy! The fries are amazing! Cocktails are so unique and seasonal. Ambiance and music are fantastic and all the food I've tried are all delicious!

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Kat T

a month ago

SUCH a cute place, the lighting, the plants, the decor, everything is so so cute. It’s prefect for a date night or girls night. The ambience is definitely there and the staff are amazing. Whoever has left negative reviews has clearly never worked in the service industry. Me and my boyfriend went in last night for pre dinner drinks and they were obviously packed however everyone was super kind and the bartenders were engaging with us kindly. Happy hour is usually not something running on holiday nights…..The cocktails were delicious! They have added so many new cocktails since I’ve last been in, each more unique than the first. Obviously they are craft cocktails and you can see the detail and multi step process that goes into them. Some take longer than others but that’s what you want when you enjoy the craft. 10/10 I love the Broken Cage.

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Keenan MacWilliam

a month ago

I live in New York and let me tell you, I wish we had a bar as cute and perfect as this one. I had the best espresso martini of my life here. Also the lighting is fab, I felt cute all night. Ps. Get the pierogis & edamame. Iconic

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Carl Truong

7 months ago

Awesome cocktail bar with really fun atmosphere and unique drinks. Their happy hour offers $8 cocktails and runs 3 through 6:30 everyday, including this beautiful Mezcal drink, "Black Smoke" featured in the video. Might be the best rendition of an espresso martini I think I've ever had. Also, the tomato jam jar was absolutely divine. You should order that, a great pairing while enjoying some cocktails. Try to make reservations, but we had no problem pulling up without one and getting a bar seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Broken Cage worth it in Highlands?

This is a standout date-night or small-group destination where expertly crafted, multi-step cocktails and thoughtful small bites pair with genuinely kind service and a carefully curated aesthetic. Known for: craft cocktails in a plant-filled gem.

What should I order at The Broken Cage?

Popular choices at The Broken Cage include espresso martini, Black Smoke mezcal cocktail, pierogis, tomato jam jar.

What do visitors love about The Broken Cage?

Unique, seasonal cocktails that are visibly craft-focused with multi-step preparation Beautiful, plant-filled ambiance with excellent lighting and decor perfect for photos Genuinely welcoming and engaging staff even during busy periods Daily happy hour with $8 cocktails from 3-6:30pm

Is there anything to know before visiting The Broken Cage?

Cocktails take longer to prepare due to craft complexity, so expect waits during peak times Better suited for groups of 2-4 people rather than larger parties

How expensive is The Broken Cage?

The Broken Cage is moderately priced, with a 4.7-star rating from 205 Google reviews.

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