The Most Delicious Bars in Denver

Lakewood Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (136)

"This place rocks. I was getting a full service done on my car at Hummels B&B Automotive across the street with 2.5 hours to spare. Hmm, what to do? After sitting on the sidewalk for about 20 minutes or so, I decided to walk in to this interesting looking joint. It was old, a little worn from the outside. And definitely gave me an old school random joint, where everyone knows your name. I believe the bartenders name was Toby or Jody. I can't quite remember but she has curly black hair, and she definitely made me feel welcome. I was a bit skeptical about ordering anything until I too a closer look at the menu-which, might add, is extremely extensive and has everything from burgers and fries to a delicious chicken and waffle sandwich. The drinks have a nice kick as well. And before I knew it, I had felt like a regular. It is in an interesting part of town, but I love the vibe, service was impeccable, the crowd was unique so I will be back."

Smok Barbecue

★★★★☆ 4.2 (288) • $$

Piper Inn

★★★★☆ 3.5 (334) • $$

"We've always heard great things about the Piper Inn, but we finally had a chance to try it for ourselves. The Piper Inn is definitely a dive bar - small, a little dark, but the service and food were great. They are known for their wings, but their garlic parm fries with chicken were my favorite! You have to try it."

Ritual Social House

★★★★☆ 4 (185) • $$

"This was a great place to watch the Bronco's game - or any game as they had many playing here. There's a lot of space and it's a fun atmosphere. We got the Buffalo chicken pizza and it was yummy. The chicken on it was excellent and good quality and I definitely recommend it. I definitely plan on coming back here for the many events and specials they have throughout the week! Will add to this review when we go and try more items and events here!"

Mt Fuji Hibachi & Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 3 (490) • $$

Chili Verde

★★★★☆ 4.2 (472) • $$

"The best Mexican restaurant I have visited in Denver, Chili Verde, combines atmosphere with exceptional, genuine food with a Puebla origin. It is genuine and so darn good.Located in Federal Heights near a busy intersection, Chili Verde was an exceptional stop on a Saturday night. The weather was spotty, so we elected to sit inside instead of enjoying their inviting outdoor patio.Greta, our server, was friendly, informative, and kind. She never rushed our foursome and made it a terrific experience. The interior was warm, making the entire visit even better and a very cool mural as a centerpiece. I loved the homemade chips (more, please) accompanied by multiple salsas, one red-hot, and I enjoyed it immensely. But the highlight was my dinner choice, Mole Verde, which was presented extraordinarily well and tasted even better. It was an incredible dish and such a unique meal option. My friends enjoyed their respective meals: crepas poblanos and mole poblano, but I wasn't jealous because my choice was phenomenal.Met the owner (Eder) after this amazing meal, and now I see why the place is so darn good. He is from Puebla, Mexico, and embraces his homeland. The whole staff is kind and professional, reflecting his personality. Without a doubt, coming back. It is too good an experience not to visit more frequently."

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (481) • $$

"I've been wanting to visit My Neighbor Felix for awhile and didn't know there were multiple locations throughout Colorado. Came here around Halloween with a friend, after zig zagging thorugh LoHi for 10 minutes trying to find parking and finally getting lucky. Always the worst part about coming to this neighborhood. We had reservations and got seated immediately.Felix always seems POPPIN' whenever I drive by, and indeed it was. Service was consequently slow, and I felt like I always had to be on the lookout for our waitress. I ordered one of the special holiday cocktails (Beetlejuice) which actually wasn't very good, but the Chicken Nachos were alright. Overall fun but chaotic because it's so loud and crowded."

Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Tap

★★★★☆ 3.9 (20)

"Came to lunch with a colleague when we were attending a large conference in the Denver Convention Center across the street. It was 12:30pm on a busy Friday and business seemed quite good for them. However, we were seated quickly and the server was attentive - water, menu, and utensils came right after. We ordered the kale salad with salmon ($8 for two pieces, not bad) and a Ruben sandwich. Both were excellent! The salmon was nicely cooked to a crispy surface but inside was juicy and tender! Beautiful and spacious dining room and pleasant experience! I've been eating around the Convention Center for about a week now and I'd say this is one of the better spots for lunch around the Center. Great location too - it's the first restaurant you'd see coming out of the Convention Center on the right side of the street. Reasonable prices too for this area. Both of our orders were under $20. No complaints here and would highly recommend it to conference goers! I'd say this is"

Chook Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (161) • $$

"I put off trying this Australian inspired spot for months because I kept thinking "it's just rotisserie chicken"-well I'm so glad we got Chook Chicken last night because it was truly delicious! The chicken is juicy, the housemade sauces like smoky macha and piri piri are super flavorful, the sides of fluffy pacific rolls and browned butter squash, even the green goddess salad is one of the best and most unique salads I've ever had. And first time having a lamnington for dessert- if you like coconut this cake is a must!"

No Name Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (74) • $

"American Express sent me an invite to try this location about two months ago. When I arrived, I read signs on the door that said they were closed due to covid restrictions. I was disappointed but filed this location away in my mind to return another time. Today, I had reason to be on that side of town so I stopped in for lunch with several others. The place is very clean with a clear signage about wearing masks and the interior was spaced well to keep strangers six feet apart. Brooklyn was our waitress and she greeted us quickly. She was pleasant and to the point. We ordered our food to go as I still don't feel especially comfortable indoors with several dozen people I don't know. The food came out quickly, was well packaged and warm. The cheeseburger was wonderful and the Reuben was top shelf. The Philly wasn't especially good but the fries were top notch. The price was very reasonable.I did get a slight feeling that I was not a regular and was treated accordingly. I was treated professionally but not especially personally."

The Owl Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.3 (64) • $

"Stopped her on my last day of vacation before heading to the airport! Drinks were great and the happy hour pricing is awesome!! They have really good meatballs and the sliders were awesome! The whole place was such a vibe! Simpsons playing on the tv and the decor was awesome! And the service was great! It wasnt too busy but busy enough the bartender was running around but always had time to check on us!"

Yonsei

★★★★★ 4.8 (70)

Cart-Driver

★★★★★ 4.5 (725) • $$

"Because five years later, Cart Driver still delivers. Actually, it's really freakin' awesome. It's one of the most reliable spots in all of RiNo.We stumbled in here after a boozy adventure next door at Death & Co. The combination of drinks at D&C followed by pizza at Cart Driver is one of the best 1-2 punches in all of Denver if you ask me.Open late, wood fired pizzas, beyond boozy beverages, what else do you need? We sat outside and even though it was a little chilly, the heat from the fresh pizza and cocktails warmed us up.I'll say it now and I'll say it louder for the people in the back, the Clam Pie is just as good as the first time I had it five years ago. Squeezing the scorching hot lemon on top of the pizza earns you the right to shovel it down as quickly as humanly possible. It's pizza perfection. One of the best pies in town without question.Love you, Cart Driver. Don't change a thing."

Los Dos Potrillos

★★★★☆ 3.9 (526) • $$

"The chile relleno nachos are muy delicioso. I highly, highly recommend if you like chile rellenos smothered with green chili and topped with pico de gallo."

Billy's Inn - Denver

★★★★☆ 3.9 (478) • $$

My Brother's Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (957) • $$

"When something has been around for multiple lifetimes, they must be doing something right. That's also a piece of history I want to be a part of. Arriving on a hot summer day this was the perfect place to stop for cold refreshing inexpensive draft beer. Food prices were reasonable especially the classic burger which they are known for. The food was prepared quickly and was delivered with a giant condiment caddy with all the burger fixings that included onions, pickles, peppers, relish and more. Such a clever idea so you can prepare your burger to your liking. I'm glad I stopped in to this 150 years old institution. Wish I would have inquired more about its history. Next time!Enjoy!!"

Illegal Pete's - Park Hill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (53)

Ace Eat Serve

★★★★☆ 3.5 (993) • $$$

"I had no idea Ace Eat Serve specialized in Asian cuisine! I planned a triple date here on a weekday evening, eating dinner in the restaurant area first, then taking advantage of the 2 hours of pong time that came with our reservation. Happy Hour prices are amazing. I wasn't impressed with any of the fried food (most of the menu) but full-sized ramen for $11 is a steal. Worth coming for that. I got the Spicy Pork Ramen, while my partner ordered the Khao Soi.The cocktails were tasty (sooo many options!) all of which we enjoyed while taking turns on the ping pong table. The tables were spaced out plenty, and I loved exploring the Lucky Cat Lounge when I wasn't playing. I also found it amusing that all the messed-up balls were crammed into the walls. Great vibes and obviously perfect for personal and corporate parties. Parking wasn't bad. Service is great. Definitely coming back at some point."

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (151) • $$

"We were in the area, which if you don't know they do have other establishments within walking distance. And an amc theater near by too. The parking lot at the time, was not completely full. And a separate parking area from the amc theater. This is the first time we eaten at this establishment. The set up is different from the other one. This time we ordered three tacos. Two steak tacos and chicken for him. Nothing fancy just meat and cheese. We sat one of the booths and waited to get buzzed. At the time there were a few people but all and all not too loud for lunch crowd. They also have a few flat screen tvs. The establishment seemed clean and I did witness one of the employees cleaning while we were around. Which is a deal breaker fp me. I could see coming back to this location when on the area again."

Meadowlark Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (128) • $$

"Meadowlark has been a bar I've wandered in to many, many times on the weekends. They've always got something going on whether it's a DJ downstairs, karaoke night, jazz night, etc. Jazz night in particular is amazing. The group that normally plays there during jazz night is comprised of very, very talented musicians. Be aware that like most bars in the RiNo area, it gets absolutely packed on the weekends so be ready to wait a bit at the bar. One cool thing that sets Meadowlark apart from other bars in the area is the dark, moody atmosphere downstairs and the semi-outdoors area upstairs if you want some air. Both areas have bars so definitely check one out if the other is way too packed.Drinks here are very similar to all the other bars in the area. Not particularly expensive but definitely not cheap either."

Avanti Food & Beverage

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1417) • $$

"Came in on a week day late at night and the only thing open was the bar. We decided to have a few drinks. The service was fast and friendly and the drinks were great. Overall I look forward to be back during the day to try the food from different sports."

The Bar Car

★★★★☆ 4 (208) • $

"I love the bar car...the bar flys, the bar babes, the bar keeps...yatta yatta yattaThe guys that run the place are just wonderful...friendly and caring.Clientele is great and you can strike up a convo with just about anyone at anytime.Love their tapsThey have a great selection of the Buffalo trace Bourbons ( Blantons, Wellers, Eagle rare, Elmer T Lee etc)Food is pretty decent too...try the Fonzie."

Los Dos Potrillos - Highlands Ranch

★★★★☆ 3.8 (544) • $$

"This place is awesome, and the service is fast! I'm a fan of chips and salsa, and Los Dos Potrillos does not disappoint in terms of its chips and salsa. We probably had about eight bowls of the salsa because it was so good - and it had a kick to it. The portion sizes definitely were not small, either - I was stuffed by the end of the meal! I had the steak street tacos. The ambiance was decent, but it felt busy. We only had to wait around 10 minutes to be seated. Our server was very kind and made us feel right at home. He also let us know that they have a new location that opened up in Castle Rock - and he made sure to mention that the food there is just as good!"

Williams Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (94) • $

"Fun spot with a Touch tunes machine, stiff drinks, and Derek - a great bartender ! My friend and I were dive barhopping in the downtown Denver area, and we stumbled upon this place on Google. The reviews left a lot to be desired, but we figured let's just check it out anyway. We were not disappointed. We were able to talk to a bunch of the locals, play our own music, and round up some shots. Definitely will go back my next time in town."

Aloy Modern Thai

★★★★☆ 4.3 (808) • $$

"Aloy Modern Thai was recommended by a friend and had some good Yelp reviews, so we made a reservation for our party of four. It's a laid back restaurant on a very busy street and we dined inside. We ordered:Fried Egg Rolls $ 9.00Duck Wonton $12.50Corn Fritter: $7.50Siracha Noodle: $20.00Tom Yum Noodle Soup: $20.00Pad See Eew: $20.00Pad Thai: $20.00The appetizers were excellent, the corn fritters were crispy outside and soft and tasty inside. The Duck Wonton was nicely prepared and also tasty. My Pad See Eew was perfectly cooked, moist with wide tender noodles, a nicely executed dish. We'd be happy to return here!"

Wapos Cantina

★★★★★ 4.9 (20)

Spice of India Restaurant and Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (175) • $$

"World class Indian food. The best lamb masala ever. I come here every time I travel. The naan is light and amazing. A true find."

My Thai Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (119)

"Note this place is located in a not so nice area and their parking lot is in the back of the restaurant. The parking lot on the side is for Federal Restaurant and they apparently do try to tow if you're not a customer.The interior has an odd layout but is nicely decorated and clean. It is a family owned restaurant. The owners are very nice and their kids are cute.I got a medium spicy chicken pad thai. It had a really nice kick to it, I was sniffing a lot. But it was VERY flavorful. I loved it! Portion was just right.My friend got the drunken noodles and said it was super tasty but the portion was small for him. The pad thai was definitely more flavorful. I would definitely come again - the food was delicious!"

Casa Vallarta

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (390) • $$

"Great homemade chips. Had a guacamole tostada and enchilada.Good marg, Good service - what's not to like?"

Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (545) • $$

"Came here for a casual birthday dinner with my boyfriend. It has been on our list for a while. We walked right in on a Sunday, late afternoon and were seated immediately. We were sharing a few items because family style seemed like the way to go. Random people would bring out food and drinks which was nice to see as we never ran out of water or were looking for someone when we needed something. We ordered as a starter the coconut shrimp, and Chicken Satay/ Shrimp Pad Se Ew as our main with a side of white rice and peanut sauce. The food was really delicious. We enjoyed everything that we ordered. It was the perfect amount for two people and we had a small to go box with leftovers, enough for a small snack later. However, those three items cost over $100. I did take off one start because the prices were a bit much, all around $5-$10 overpriced for fairly small portions. I know it's rare to find good Thai in Colorado but $30 for Pad Se Ew is outrageous. $16 with maybe $5 more for protein is still above average. Honestly the food was good, but the prices would keep me from being a regular and coming back. Either lower the prices by $2-10 or make the portion sizes bigger. Overall, 3.5/5 stars"

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (10) • $$

"This is my 2nd time eating here and they never and I mean never disappoint. The pizza is always so freaking delicious and the staff is always so friendly. I got two pizzas and a drink for under 15 bucks o believe. The pizzas I got was an everything pizza and the other one I honestly can't remember it has white sauce with chicken and I think bacon and that by far was my favorite. Next time I will get two slices."

Marigold

★★★★★ 4.6 (16)

"Ambiance: it's a trendy bar located in five points area, loud music inside, stylish decorations and spacious rooftop facing the streetService: the bartender was very fast to make the drinkDrink: simple menu for cocktails and more options for draft beer Bird of Paradise - ** llegal Mezcal, Malfy Rosa Gin, Strego, Grapefruit Rosemary Liqueur, Aperol,Almond, Lime, Saline, bold and bitter taste, weird combination of flavors Pabst Blue Ribbon - *** light taste Howdy Pilsner - *** light taste King of Carrot Flowers Saison Ratio - **** recommend Price: affordable prices for draft beer and cocktails, expect $4~$14 per drink"

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1132) • $$

"My wife and I attended a great concert there last night. "Mia X Alley" and we loved it. The concert was fabulous and the venue was first rate. Aside from being in the heart of Lodo, a place I despise and avoid whenever possible, it all worked out well. Parking was easy enough with a dozen paid parking garages and lots within easy walking distance. The venue itself is easy to find, clean and set up quite well. The door staff were nice and bartenders were friendly and easy to deal with. The drinks were reasonably priced and not watered down. This is a great place to watch a concert from several different levels. We would not hesitate to watch another concert here."

Sloan's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (312) • $$

"My girlfriend and I visited Sloan's to watch a football game and take advantage of a BOGO entree deal. Upon walking in, the first thought that popped in my mind was "wow, what a clean place!". Everything in there looked immaculate including the bathrooms which is something I definitely look out for when eating somewhere. The food and drinks were all amazing! I had the spicy reuben and wished it had a bit more spice to it but I enjoyed it overall. The fries were fresh and tasty too! We shared some oysters as well as we came in during happy hour and enjoyed them as well. My favorite was the nachos. I was super full from the reuben but had to power through because the nachos were so good. The cocktails were tasty and well-made!Donovan was our server and he definitely made our experience stand out. He was very personable and it felt like hanging out with a friend. He even stayed after his shift to watch the rest of the football game with us. Thank you, Donovan!"

Wonderyard Garden + Table

★★★★☆ 3.7 (94)

"This is a super cute themed spot I stumbled across on IG. Fast forward to a work trip leading me to Denver and we decided to try them out for dinner. I love the colorful decor that is visible both indoors and out. The night air was a little chilly so we opted to sit inside versus outside as previously planned. The menu is pretty straightforward and has a lot of great options. Our server was super sweet and attentive to our needs. The food was prepared without issue. The spot is pretty lively with customers. I enjoyed the Halloween themed beverages and opted to try out the Alice In Wonderyard shooter as well as the Eye Want Candy lemon drop hello shot. My spinach dip was amazing and I really loved the in- house made bread. I would definitely visit again."