If you're looking for the newest places in Denver to hang out and unwind, you're in luck: we've rounded up the latest bars that have opened in the city. If it's time for a change of scenery for happy hour, check one of these places out.
Canopy
8 N. Broadway, Speer
Canopy is the latest bar from Greg Gallagher, according to Eater Denver; he also owns three other bars: the Roosevelt, Front Porch and Gaslamp.
The newcomer focuses on Prohibition-era cocktails and local Colorado craft beers, and takes its name from the hundreds of light bulbs strung up over the main area.
There's also a mural by Jaime Molina and Pedro Barrios, two of Denver's best-known street artists, along several walls.
Yelp users seem to be embracing Canopy, which currently holds four stars out of four reviews on the site.
Yelper Ashlee S., who reviewed Canopy on June 4, wrote, "Nice bar and friendly staff! From the eye catching atmosphere to the way they prepare the different drinks, I was super impressed with it all. The bartenders were outgoing and welcoming."
Yelper Luke S. wrote, "This place just opened. Great vibe. Cool art and string lights. Nice staff. Open air front area."
Want to drop in for a drink or two? Canopy is open from 4 p.m.–2 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m.–2 a.m. Friday, and 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cherry Creek Beer Garden
240 Josephine St., Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek Beer Garden is located adjacent to The Moxy Hotel. It's an outdoor bar that likes to serve its beers in cans (the reasons for which you can peruse here.)
Its local craft cans include Denver Pale Ale, Noob IPA, Princess Yum Yum, Whacked Our Wheat and more. (See the full beer menu here.)
There are also a few beers on tap, beer cocktails and wine. If you get hungry, pair your beer with its rotating menu of sausages with house-made sauces.
Cherry Creek Beer Garden's current Yelp rating of three stars out of one reviews indicates that the newcomer is off to a rocky start, but it's too early to tell how additional Yelpers will receive it.
Yelper Lauren J., who reviewed Cherry Creek Beer Garden on April 30, wrote, "This place is very cool. I love the set up, layout, ambiance, etc. They have a great selection of beers and wines."
Cherry Creek Beer Garden is open from 3–11 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on weekends.
Archetype Distillery
119 S. Broadway, Baker
Archetype Distillery is a distillery and bar housed in what was a long abandoned theater.
It distills its own spirits, a vodka called Archangel and a gin called Archrival. The bar incorporates both spirits into the cocktails, such as Angel's Flight (lavender, dill and oolong distillates), the Kitty Galore (vodka, ginger-beer, palm sugar and citric acid), or the Archetype Tonic & Lime (gin or vodka, house-made tonic and lime atomizer served with juniper-smoked pistachios). (See the full drink menu here.)
Archetype Distillery's current rating of five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp indicates that the new bar is generating a lot of positive interest.
Yelper Lauren P., who was one of the first users to visit Archetype Distillery on February 19, wrote, "This abandoned building now produces beautiful gin and vodka, with subtle sweetness and the smoothest finish this side of the Atlantic. Thanks to the owner's distilling forefathers, they have brought to us a perfectly crafted spirit that makes a wonderful cocktail or can be sipped on its own."
Sarah M. noted, "What can I say? This places will move you. The grittiness of Denver architecture was captured, bottled and dispersed. Picture a cathedral. Picture the city in its raw essence. Archetype bottled the best parts of Denver's downtown origins, its open space spirit, its flavor for nature. Archetype has captured what it tastes like to belong to Denver."
Archetype Distillery is open from 4–9 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday and 4–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Monday and Sunday.)
Bang Up To The Elephant!
1310 Pearl St., Capitol Hill
Bang Up To The Elephant! is a bar and music venue that serves up Caribbean food. According to Westword, its name is from a Victorian-era saying that means "well done."
Setting its food options aside, there's an extensive drink menu, which includes beers, wines and cocktails. The latter includes the Newgate Knockers (gin, tamarind syrup, almond and lemon), the Lady Bird (vodka, damiana, mango syrup, lime, Thai basil and sparking wine), the Heavy Wet Flummit (rum, cider, ginger liqueur, passion fruit serrano syrup, lemon and grapefruit bitters) and the Scandal-Water (tequila, tropical shrub, hibiscus syrup, lime and club soda). (See the full drink menu here.)
Bang Up To The Elephant! currently holds 3.5 stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp, indicating fair reviews.
Yelper Jenny F., who reviewed Bang Up To The Elephant! on May 30, wrote, "I'm a fan. We only did appetizers and drinks, but I'd come back! The Lady Bird cocktail was fab. I'm usually all about trying several drinks, but this was a repeat order."
But Janet D. noted, "I did try to have some fun in this place. The cocktail was underwhelming and the apps were not memorable. I had the Lady Bird and company had the Heavy Wet Flummit for our cocktails. The main dining area is a joy to take a picture of. It's just so many colors playing off that hanging decor when the sun hits it."
Check it out for yourself: Bang Up To The Elephant! is open from 7 a.m.–2 a.m. daily.
The Triangle Bar
2036 N. Broadway, Five Points
The Triangle Bar is an LGBTQ bar located in the historic old Triangle Lounge building. It serves up crafted cocktails, bar food and even Starbucks coffee. It also has live entertainment nightly.
Its signature cocktails include the New Fashion (bourbon, cherry, orange and bitters), the Vesper (Absolut Elyx, Plymouth gin and Lillet Blanc) and the Grow a Pear (pear bourbon, lavender, amaretto and fresh lemon juice), among others (see the full cocktail menu here).
Triangle Denver currently holds 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Devon D., who reviewed Triangle Denver on January 20, wrote, "I'd say this is a great framework for what a bar/club in Denver should be: moderately priced drinks, a beautiful outdoor area with a heated table and plenty of seating. There's even an upstairs area to look down on the crowd."
Yelper Patrick S. wrote, "It's all shiny and new. Glad to have it in our neighborhood! Great space in and out."
Triangle Denver is open from 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.–2 a.m. on weekends.
