5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Dave Flomberg, Citysearch Contributor
Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Denver.
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Cruise Room
1600 17th St, Denver, CO
Designed to look like the lounge on the Queen Mary, this bar's timeless opulence provides a great backdrop for a sophisticated Manhattan. -
Harry's Bar
818 17th St, Denver, CO
This ultramod and hip hotel bar offers the perfect swanky setting for a sidecar. -
Herb's Hideout
2057 Larimer St, Denver, CO
The bartenders at LoDo's most storied dive mix a gimlet to die for. -
Red Room - Restaurant & Bar
320 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
The Rob Roy is a sultry scotch-and-vermouth mixture, a fabulous drink at this scarlet Colfax lounge. -
Marlowe's
501 16th St, Denver, CO
Pair a meaty plate with one of their specialty martinis, like the Orange Crush or the Ultimate Cosmopolitan.
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Funky Buddha Lounge
776 Lincoln St, Denver, CO
This South of Colfax club is so trendy, it's like being transported to Hollywood or South Beach. -
Mynt Mojito Lounge
1424 Market St, Denver, CO
This swanky lounge brings ultrachic vinyl, mojitos and martinis to the LoDo scene. -
Tryst Lounge
1512 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Sensual surroundings, soft lights, snug seating and sushi make this sophisticated LoDo lounge a hit with posh urbanites.
