Bars & Drinks in LoDo
Poka Lola Social Club
Rates above the average for bars & drinks near LoDo — one of 23 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Poka Lola Social Club is a hip cocktail bar and venue located inside the Maven Hotel in Denver, known for creative drinks and vibrant ambiance with live DJ nights on Saturdays.
The ambiance and drink selection draw people in, though prices run high and food quality can be inconsistent.
- ✓Creative cocktails and good wine selection that reviewers appreciate
- ✓Vibrant, hip atmosphere with Saturday night DJ performances and outdoor patio seating
- ✓Dog-friendly outdoor patio area perfect for a casual weekend visit
- ✓Located in the Maven Hotel with access to the building's impressive art collection
- ⚠Food offerings are inconsistent in quality—crab dip arrived cold with minimal accompaniments and hair found in a bowl
- ⚠Prices are notably high, especially for events with significant add-on fees (room rental, bartender fees, outlet fees) on top of food and beverage minimums
- ⚠Service can be slow, though reviewers attributed this to busy periods
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —mezcal drink
- —fried chicken
- —fries
- —crab dip
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Debi Besmer
5 months ago
The Poka Lola was one of four venues that we booked for our customer appreciation events while we were attending a citywide conference in Denver. I Wish I could give them a higher rating. The ambience of the venue was exactly what we were hoping for, it was a cool hip and casual vibe. Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed with the experience based on the prices we spent. Attached is a photo of a $500 veggie tray to feed 50 people and a $675 charcuterie board to feed 75 people. We had a Food & Beverage minimum, but were still charged a room rental fee, 2 Bartender fees, 25% outlet fees and gratuities This was the only venue that we had all these “add on’s”. And we also had buyouts at the other venues. If you’re looking for event space in Denver, this would not be at the top of my recommendation list. I do want to give a positive shout out to our Bartender Lexi. She did a great job.
CD23
3 months ago
We were drawn to this place for the ambiance and creative cocktails. The service was very slow but we were ok with that because they were super busy. We ordered the crab dip and we were very disappointed. It didn't state on the menu that it was a cold dip and the flavor was absolutely terrible. There were only 6 Ritz crackers served with it, which was not nearly enough, and were were not given any utensils to be able to finish it - not that we even wanted to. The hair sticking off on the bowl didn't help.
Priscilla Thoutt
a year ago
This cute bar is located in the alleyway of Denver milk market. We ordered fries for $5 and the fried chicken for $10. We also ordered the mezcal drink they offered. Everything had been delicious and we appreciated the little outdoor patio area which had also been dog friendly. It was a nice place to drop by for a quick drink and snack on a Saturday night.
Honey Ahijevych
3 years ago
The Poka Lola Social Club is such a fun and vibrant place. It's a little pricey but the ambiance makes up for that. They have a good selection of wines and a decent happy hour. Late night on Saturday's they have a DJ! WE love coming here and just relaxing. It's a great place to just enjoy a night out
Hotels Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poka Lola Social Club worth it in LoDo?
The ambiance and drink selection draw people in, though prices run high and food quality can be inconsistent. Known for: creative cocktails in a trendy alleyway spot.
What should I order at Poka Lola Social Club?
Popular choices at Poka Lola Social Club include mezcal drink, fried chicken, fries, crab dip.
What do visitors love about Poka Lola Social Club?
Creative cocktails and good wine selection that reviewers appreciate Vibrant, hip atmosphere with Saturday night DJ performances and outdoor patio seating Dog-friendly outdoor patio area perfect for a casual weekend visit Located in the Maven Hotel with access to the building's impressive art collection
Is there anything to know before visiting Poka Lola Social Club?
Food offerings are inconsistent in quality—crab dip arrived cold with minimal accompaniments and hair found in a bowl Prices are notably high, especially for events with significant add-on fees (room rental, bartender fees, outlet fees) on top of food and beverage minimums Service can be slow, though reviewers attributed this to busy periods
How expensive is Poka Lola Social Club?
Poka Lola Social Club is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.3-star rating from 314 Google reviews.
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