Best Cocktail Bars in Denver

With an entrance through a bookshelf door, intriguing cocktails and master mixologists, Williams & Graham isn't your typical watering hole. Voted as one of the best bars in Denver, this dark and sultry establishment features a whole novel of cocktails that you can read from the charming Edison lightbulbs. Some of its finest concoctions include the The Wolf, Green Acres and Folly Smash. Don't be afraid to ask for guidance here as the mixologists will happily make suggestions for you and will most likely explain their craft in earnest. Reservations come highly recommended for weekend affairs.

Located in the historic Oxford Hotel, this stylish haunt, that resembles a lounge on the Titanic, is the perfect spot to brood over a martini and conjure the literary ghosts of Denver's Beat scene; Neil Cassady once sipped gin and tonic in this art deco room. Nowadays the scotch and soda crowd fill the bar stools and couples soak in the romantic ambiance tucked away in a comfortable booth. Regulars frequently mix with out-of-towners assuring an always-colorful conversation.

Pop open the bottle of your favorite champagne in style atop the Peaks Lounge on the 27th floor of Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Needless to say, the breathtaking views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains take center stage here as you enjoy drinking on wines or cocktails or champagne with your friends. Tasty appetizers and desserts are served with flair here by the friendly staff who make you feel at home. The decor of the lounge is chic and although the prices for the martinis and other cocktails are higher than that at your neighborhood watering hole, the setting of this swanky lounge makes it worth the splurge. Call ahead for reservations and more information.