Emerald Eye

Awesome bar! Megan took care of me and made me the best Old Fashioned I've had since 7 Grand in San Diego. They don't carry Bulleit Bourbon, but Megan suggested one of their higher shelf options. I can't remember which one it was. Either way, fabulous cocktail bar with a DJ playing with people dancing, right in the heart of downtown Denver. 10/10 would go again even if EDM isn't my thing. Thanks Emerald!

We were wandering down Larimer street and we were planning to grab a Lyft at the end of the road. Before we ordered it, we saw a red neon sign that read "cocktail lounge". We headed towards it and decided to walk down the stairway with the mint green painted walls. I'm so glad we did. I had the clarified punch and it was one of the best cocktails I've had recently. So delicious. The other cocktail we tried was also good even thought I don't like mescal as much as other spirits, it was still well balanced. My partner said he enjoyed it. Service was attentive and swift. This place had a really chill, tropical vibe with beautiful mood lighting. I very much enjoyed relaxing over a delicious drink in the Emerald Eye lounge and will definitely go back to try other cocktails next time we are in Denver.

Just happened to walk by this bar and saw the foliage and the cocktails sign... friends, this is the CUTEST basement bar. Such great vibes and music. Staff were so kind! The pumpkin cocktail was a basic b*tch's dream. I absolutely love this place.

Hidden gem! This place is so cool - their drinks are top notch, such a great variety of cocktails. We loved our drinks, so good. Our friends joined us later and they got the mangonadas and that was so good too. Service was great! Ambiance is lovely and I highly recommend.

Started our night off here and wished we could have stayed longer! This place has such a cool feel, the dark tiki aesthetic with the jungle vibes is on point. Staff was quick to greet us, attentive and happy to offer suggestions. The cocktails we ordered were amazing - very flavorful and perfect for sipping. Definitely worth checking out!

Found this little gem after going to dinner. This small bar is underground with a cool atmosphere. There are two entrances, one off of 14th and the other off of Larimer. There is a Caribbean vibe with palm tree wallpaper and murals of palm fronds with eyes. Friendly service of bartenders that double as wait staff. Happy Hour is generous with hours daily 4-7pm. I have been wanting to try a carajillo cocktail and the one at the Emerald Eye was masterfully done. A perfect blend of cold brew, Licor 43, and brandy. This gem will be celebrating it's one year anniversary in July.

I am here on a Friday at 10pm. There are approx 20 people here, the DJ is decent but not really setting much of a mood bc nobody is dancing. But the real kicker is that it took over 15 mins to get a drink at an empty bar. The lights aren't even dim and it's not loud ‍ and I ordered a simple drink to try to make it easy on the bartender, but she brought me the wrong drink, tried to put me on the same tab as the couple next to me, and then said it was on the house bc that was literally horrible service by any standard.

What a cool spot! Absolutely a hidden gem with great decor and pretty excellent vibes. Feels like a little "business tropical"? Hard to describe but it's a great place. I went in with the wife and some friends, one of whom was pregnant, and so we got to try a bunch of cocktails plus mocktails as well. It was fairly empty on the night we went in, but it was still a good time. We got to chat with the bartenders and with each other, the music wasn't too loud but still set the right tone. Their cocktail menu is adjusted seasonally, and features a lot of different things unique both in construction and in naming convention. I'm a fan of the El Zapatera, and the Smoking & Drinking myself - but find your liquor of preference and get after it. They've got a lot of different stuff that'll fit just about any palate.

Our server next door recommended this place. We walked in and initially thought it looked great. There are no servers, order at the bar, which is fine, but took about 20 minutes of standing to get a drink. All the prices on the menu are approx $15, wine is just "wine" $9, no wine list, also fine, it's not a wine bar....but, we ordered 2 martinis, the bill was $60, $30 each?? $70 for 2 drinks with tips, also MAYBE understandable if this was a high end establishment, but when your wine list is "Wine - Red, White, Rosé $9" and provide no servers, yet you charge $30 for a martini there is a disconnect, the worst part, the martini wasn't even very good. Had I just had a $9 I probably would have thought the place was amazing. We left feeling totally scammed.

The inside is aesthetically very nice and the drinks are good (I got a Whoa Blackberry), but ordering here is a mess. Lots of beautiful & fun seating, but you can only order at the bar & it isn't clear where you should order. At any given time there was about 20 people hovering all along the bar. For a second round of drinks, my husband was up there for more than 10 minutes just to order! There's no line so anyone can sneak ahead, but then the bartenders can't take other orders because they're too busy making all the drinks. Not placing the blame on them, but the "only order at the bar" system I think really hurts this place. We spent way longer in here than intended just because we were waiting to order. I got a Manhattan the 2nd time and it was... Not good. I didn't see, but my husband came back saying the bartenders kept dropping glasses, shakers, and fruit. Might have been a bad night for them with the clumsiness but it also contributed to long wait times. This place has the potential to be very fun to return too but it was missing the mark tonight.