The Cooper Lounge

TLDR: If you're a cocktail person, this should be on your top 3 list. Cocktails: Captains Compass: Tiki perfection AThirst Trap: Super unique A+Vibe: Classic, classy and elegant while not being stuffy. I feel if you're a bit shaky on this place bing pretentious and unapproachable this is a good introduction to these types of places... get dressed up, have a good time, they are super accommodating lovely people!What can be better?:I have no idea... but this is a place that im sure they notice small details that I don't notice and there perfecting them. (chefs kiss!)

While in Denver for a conference, I met up with one of my friends who I've known since 1989. He loves to go out and when I asked where we should meet, he said "I know a place with great cocktails" and he wasn't kidding. He also knows I love trains and grand train stations so the thought of going to a cocktail bar in a train station was a slam dunk. Almost everything about this place is outstanding. The service from start to finish was impeccable. Everyone was so smooth and professional, there was never a wrong note. From the host to our servers (we had one whose shift ended mid-meal and the transition to our new server was like silk) it was outstanding. The ambiance is great too...up on a balcony above the main waiting room in Union Station, you have great views and you can feel the energy but there's also a calm about it. In some train station dining places, it can get cacophonous...I'm thinking of the old Michael Jordan Steakhouse in Grand Central Terminal. But the Cooper Lounge is lively but also mellow, if that makes sense.Drinks are great. I had planned on having one and ended up having three! They're pricey for sure but you're paying for good liquor and they're deftly made. My first was the Smoke and Spades (Iwai 45 Whiskey, Lapsang Souchong Tea, Lemon, Soda) which was good but more of a day drink from my perspective. I switched to the Cooper Lounge Old Fashioned and I loved how they asked if I wanted bourbon, rye or tequila (rye please!). That was an excellent drink.They serve some light bites and we had some baked brie (Focaccia, Danish Brie, Black Garlic, Roasted Tomato, Red Onion Jam) which was really dry and the brie was hard rather than melty. We also had duck croquettes which were good. But food isn't the point of this place, it's the cocktails and the service and on those points, the Cooper Lounge excels. If you've been to the Campbell in Grand Central, it's a similar vibe, although because it's in a more open space, it feels lighter and airier. It also ain't cheap! 100% recommend this place for a drink in Denver.

Service was great-- but truly an overpriced and average experience for a cocktail bar. The espresso martini was nothing to write home about, and $19 for the drink + 20% gratuity + an 8% cost of living" fee made a very average cocktail $26 out of the gate. Honestly-- if you want a cocktail bar vibe-- walk a couple blocks up to run for the roses or a block back to ghost donkey for killer cocktails for the ambiance. The drink, the environment, just didn't make it worth it.

Man oh man - The Cooper Lounge is another one of Denver's gems I drag all of my visiting family or friends to. Located above the Terminal bar in Union Station lays The Cooper Lounge. Cocktails are pricey but fabulous and serviced with a little mini snack. This is a really fun spot for a more intimate cocktail / snack and the lighting is super romantic and moody. Three friends and I split the charcuterie board and had to take home the extras which NEVER happens. Probably the best priced charcuterie for how much you're getting - no nonsense single piece of cheese and cracker you each have to split a corner of. Super fun spot that's a bit quieter and more secluded than other Union Station bars and restaurants.

This bar is located in the Union Station and thus tries to evoke the memory of railway travel of the past. Most of the staff uniforms are designed to convey the same feeling, and they definitely provide that same sense of refinement and old school elegance.We were escorted to our table by the charming Dakota, and Kyle was our server and he was the definition of professionalism. We had a wonderful, relaxing time in a beautiful hotel bar, and the drinks were delicious. It was one of the many wonderful things that made our trip here so special.

I had a fantastic experience at this gin distillery! They offer a wide variety of drinks, each with unique and delightful flavors. The presentation of the cocktails is stunning, adding an extra layer of enjoyment. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to explore exceptional gin creations. Great service too!

Located on the mezzanine of Union Station is the Cooper lounge cocktail bar that overlooks the terminal. The location is on the second floor and a little tricky to find but look for the signs to guide you up a carpeted stairwell. We arrived late at night after a Nuggets game, and there were plenty of seats available. The hostess was quick to see us in a quiet corner, and we enjoyed observing the architecture of the entire terminal. Although the bar was not that busy, we had to wait probably 15 minutes before we were greeted by a waiter. When our drinks were served, the waiter made a comment about one of the garnishes. We couldn't tell if he was trying to make a joke or what, but it made for an uncomfortable silence. I would rate the drinks a 9/10, the service 4/10, and the location 7/10

My friends and I came from Oklahoma for a girls' weekend and were staying at the Oxford Hotel which is right across the street from Union Station, so the location of Cooper Lounge was perfect for us on a Sunday mid-morning. Our reservations were at 11:45 am. We enjoyed the amazing views with Denver's Union Station right below us seen from the balcony view to our right, and the beautifully aesthetic bar on our left.The four of us shared different items on the brunch menu:*Brie en Croute* pastry encrusted brie with apricot jam - this dish was heavy, but perfect for sharing - the right amount of decadent to add to our our brunch tasting.*Vegetarian Quiche* delicious! I would order again if I came back here.*Softshell Blue Crab Dip* served with Ritz crackers, we didn't enjoy this dip - not enough crab, and too much panko bread crumbs. *Lobster Roll* I'm a huge fan of lobster rolls, but didn't really like this one. The bread was dry, lobster meat not chunky enough, and there was no liquid butter for dipping. *Egg Salad Sandwich* I loved the filling for this, but again with the bread - it was super dry. I pretty much just ate the filling and was satisfied with that!*Pecan Cinnamon Bun* soo delicious. I'm curious about their other pastries.*Winter Salad* a favorite amongst us all. Fresh and tasty. The pomegranate, roasted squash and pepitas added oomph and bite to an otherwise simple arugula salad.COCKTAILSWe couldn't come here without trying a specialty Cooper Lounge cocktail! There are 3 we tried out:*Espresso Martini**Pumpkin Grove* contains vodka, chai, pumpkin spice, lemon, and club soda - presentation on this cocktail was amazing with a smoking cinnamon stick. The taste was phenomenal. Not too sweet, but sweet enough for me to down the whole drink!*Riserva Prevada* a tequila, spiced pineapple, and mezcal drink. Smoky, delicious, and fancy.Overall, I wouldn't say that the food was very special, but the experience was amazing with friends and the location accounted for that. The drinks are also

Stopped here for a drink with a friend and although it was a little tricky to find it- happy we did! Located upstairs, you go up a flight of stairs and go down the carpeted hallway to a hostess greeting you. We got seated right away and there was a wide selection of cocktail drinks and wines (some beers). The food menu was limited to more apps- we went around 4pm on a Saturday so there may be a bigger selection during their brunch hours. We ended up getting the burrata which was $18 which was delicious and enough as an app for 2 people. The atmosphere was great and although it is located in union station, it was very calm and relaxing upstairs. This place is expensive but it is well worth it!

I visited Cooper Bar in Union Station last evening for a nightcap with a date and unfortunately, my experience was marred by an extremely rude staff member ( young lady, dark skin, very pretty). After waiting at the hostess stand for 3-4 mins, I approached the empty bar, the server said for us to go back to the stand and wait there. I replied we had and no one was there (the entire area was perhaps 10% full and the bar had one couple sitting there). Her reply again was, "go back and wait," which I replied that "we'll just leave, thank you" then received a snarky "good, good-bye" - disinterested and dismissive. I realize it was late but but not past closing time, being met with an eye roll and a curt response that felt more like an annoyance than customer service. Despite the bar's inviting atmosphere and promising menu, the negative interaction overshadowed everything, which you can read in other reviews. It's disappointing to see such a lack of professionalism in a place that could be great. I hope management addresses this issue, as I won't be returning anytime soon. There are plenty of other bars in the area where the staff actually appreciate their customers.