Best Bars in Denver
16 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.
Updated September 2026
#1The answer
Corinne Denver
4.8(6,233 reviews)
Bustling downtown spot for craft cocktails and elevated American bites
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- 🍽️#2
The Cherry Cricket
4.5(6,530 reviews)
Denver bar fixture for huge burgers, crispy wings, and a lively no-frills vibe
#3Guard and Grace
4.7(4,439 reviews)
Upscale steakhouse with a polished bar scene and prime cuts drawing Denver's crowds
#4City O' City
4.5(6,280 reviews)
All-vegan bar fare and cocktails that even omnivores line up for
- 🍽️#5
Yard House
4.4(6,460 reviews)
Over a hundred taps of craft beer and gastropub plates in an upbeat setting
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Avanti Food & Beverage
4.5(5,035 reviews)
Rooftop food hall with rotating street food vendors and city skyline views
#754thirty Rooftop
4.7(3,435 reviews)
Skyline views meet craft cocktails and shareable plates in downtown Denver
#8Thirsty Lion
4.4(4,588 reviews)
Gastropub comfort with craft beers and a lively crowd that keeps coming back
#9Barcelona Wine Bar
4.5(3,581 reviews)
Spanish tapas and wine in a warm, buzzing space that draws crowds nightly
#10Leven Deli Co.
4.7(2,381 reviews)
Neighbourhood gathering spot for craft cocktails and elevated bar bites
#11Stout Street Social
4.3(3,436 reviews)
Craft cocktails and elevated bar bites in a warm, buzzing downtown Denver hangout
#12Holey Moley Golf Club Denver
4.5(2,202 reviews)
Mini golf meets cocktails in a neon-lit playground where putting is pure fun
#13Culinary Dropout
4.4(2,388 reviews)
Elevated bar fare and craft cocktails in a lively industrial-chic space
#14Improper City
4.6(1,592 reviews)
Craft cocktails and an upbeat vibe that keep Denver regulars coming back
#15BurnDown
4.5(1,202 reviews)
Casual Denver bar where craft cocktails and hearty bites keep the crowds coming back
#16Denver Christkindlmarket
4.2(1,519 reviews)
Festive German market bar serving glühwein and seasonal cheer in the heart of Denver
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