Bedlam

If the City of Denver can boast about some unique bar which gives you the 1920's Paris era ambiance where time stands still, then you should look no further. This space used to be Deep Roots Winery & Bistro which I utilized once in the past. I didn't know what had happened to them as my memory with them fell into oblivion. Apparently, it closed back in 2020 and the space had stood empty for years before the owner started to renovate the place and turned into a beautiful bar with all sorts of vintage stuff displayed throughout.Named after the first asylum for the mentally ill in England is a story that appears to have a deep meaning behind it, the bar's logo design is so intriguing and goes so well with the overall atmosphere of the bar.This place may be advertised as a bar with "European comfort food". The prices for the drinks and foods are extremely reasonable for the location (on Wazee) and the elevated atmosphere.This place, not like other places that have "closed days", is open 7 days a week from 4:30pm to 2am. People in Denver can rely on this place no matter what day of the week when they feel like a good bar food and a quick drink after work at 5pm or late into the night when you simply don't feel like going home because you just want to immerse yourself in some nostalgia.For me and my adult daughter, it was an early Christmas family dinner on a Tuesday night. I got a glass of Izadi Rioja Reserva and she got a glass of N/A Aperol Spritz. And to go with our drinks, we got us the Smoke Trout & Onion Dip and Baked Brie. On a wooden board, they gave us plenty of crackers and pieces of bread to savor the two dishes. Did we have any complaints to talk bad about any of the stuff we ordered? Absolutely not. No matter what your drink is, these two dishes will go well with it.A few things I would like to mention about this place:1) This is not a place where you will expect to eat a lot of "filling" foods. After all, this is a cocktail bar with elevated bar foods. As far as we remember correctly, the menu for the food is quite small. Maybe you can eat lightly before you go here. But the drink options are plenty; it will not disappoint you.2) Open bar seating only. I did call them ahead of time and made a (ghost) reservation but you might waste your effort by doing so. Just walk in and see if you can grab a table or a few bar seats.3) This is more like a little suggestion to the bar staff/owner. The kind of music that was being played in the background was a bit of a mismatch to the overall ambiance. Like I said, this place is like stepping into 1920's Paris era (to me, that is how I describe it.) In my opinion, if they play the kind of music or songs used in the "Midnight In Paris" soundtrack, it would elevate the whole place to the next level (in short, some old jazz music would be great.)Well, ever since our last night's dining experience, I've told at least one of my good friends about this cocktail bar. Word of mouth is sometimes the best way to spread the good news; the good news about this place will most likely spread. As much as I want to keep this place secret as this is my "little gem" or "little jam", I simply couldn't hold back my excitement to be expressed on Yelp. So go check this place out.

Excellent new cocktail bar in LoDo!A friend suggested this place and I was like "huh, what is that?" I had never heard of Bedlam until walking in. Once we made it inside I remembered this took over the former Deep Roots Winery space.The bar has a beautiful exposed brick wall, a carefully curated menu, and an overall aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Definitely more of a cozy date spot, though us three dudes bellied up to the bar.I like places that serve craft cocktails, but don't judge you if you're in the mood for a shot and a beer. The bartenders here aren't pretentious at all. I ordered an Old Fashioned and it was tasty and well balanced. Little sweet, little bitter just how it should be. Let the whiskey shine!Glad to see this space back in action. A truly gorgeous bar that any bar rat should check out. Perfect for a quick cocktail!

cute spot, short walk to union station and from ball arena. dim lighting, has a pool table.

Visited this spot for our third drink of the night. The drinks sounded delicious, but my heart was asking for an espresso martini. The bartender was gracious enough to make a delicious one for me. Loved the energy and vibe of this spot.

Amazing atmosphere with unique seating options (some areas have tables and chairs, others have sofas). It's a bit dimmer light so perfect for a date night or grabbing drinks with friends. There's one pool table which adds a fun option. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend stopping by for a drink!

Great vibe with eclectic art and furnishings. Fun and easy to talk with bartenders/servers in this small venue. Creative cocktails... Thoughtfully crafted. I've tasted four over two visits and liked them all. Food options are limited, but the cheese/meat board has tasty options.

Came in on a Saturday with my husband, we loved the vibe and ambiance of this place immediately. Our server Beck was lovely and the bartenders were very helpful with drink suggestions. We ordered the la bandita which was so yummy and an old fashion which was also great! Our only gripes was it was a lil warm inside, we didn't feel like the music matched the ambiance and there was a bit of a wait on drinks, but we understood it was a busy Saturday. However, with the great cocktails, friendly service and great ambiance we will def be back!

Our waitress Beck was amazing last night! This is our new beverage spot for sure. Drinks were delicious and atmosphere is cozy yet fun.

Was in the city visiting family and friends. Happened to be up late one night on a Sunday and took a ride around town on a electric scooter. Was looking for a late night drink by myself and something low key/not a club and happened to run into this place. Looked it up on yelp and noticed it was one of the only few bars that were open pretty late into the early morning, that wasn't a club. Walked in and only maybe a handful of people with 2 bartenders. Was greeted and met instantly when I sat down. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. I forgot the lady that helped me but she was great. Would reccomend to anyone who's looking for a mellow bar to grab a quick drink with a friend or solo.

I love this bar so much! Not only are the drinks amazing and curated to your liking but the staff is phenomenal. The cocktail waitress, Beck, is a freaking rockstar. She made my night! Her energy and knowledge created such an unforgettable night!!!