We had reservations and were celebrating our anniversary. A person was waiting before us trying to get a seat since he didn't have a reservation. He was sat with his date before us and when we were taken to our table the hostess found our table was given away to this person. No apologies were made and both the hostess and bar manager glossed over this and sat us at the bar. Nothing was done or mentioned to make this right. We were not impressed by the level of service given how high end this was supposed to be and the deposit for reservations. We made the reservations after my buddy recommended this place. Because of this we ended our evening early and left. read more

Came here on a whim after seeing it nearby! Was fantastic but you have to text first and get a reservation. Full of history and charm. Will show felt drop back again for another drink. Got the prison system and the Mexican shoot out or something and both were really good. Overall a fun hidden speakeasy! Just be sure to text first and wait to make a reservation. And the place is hidden but if you wander down the alley there is a golden doorbell which helps locate the door. read more

B&GC - Drinks and bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this spot and consider myself mega lucky to live around the corner and thus can sometimes sneak in without a reservation. Because this is Cherry Creek we're talking about, don't expect this to be a cheap outing - that said... it's worth it! Bartenders are super knowledgeable and if you enjoy learning, I recommend sitting at the bar and watching them work; they are also happy to answer questions. Decor is a fun speakeasy vibe (check out the bathrooms, too) and I am sucker for their whole this-is-a-secret concept. Adds some adventure. Dare I forget to mention the cocktails?! Of course not. They've got a pretty extensive menu to choose from but if nothing tickles your fancy, just tell a bartender your preferences and they'll make you something good - I can attest, mine was beautiful. I don't recall the name of the red pepper drink I get but it's amazing and I day dream about it on a regular basis ‍ read more

We were super excited to try this place after seeing the viral tiktok. Finding the entry definitely took a minute but was a fun part of the experience. We ordered the mushroom toast and fries for apps and had the painkiller, the prickly pear mock tail (subbed passion fruit because they ran out of prickly pear), and the butterfly effect. The food arrived quickly but it took 45 minutes for our drinks to come. The server spilled some of our drink (no worries, said she'd return to wipe it as we had no paper napkins - never returned). My mom also placed an order for another drink. The food was delicious as were all the drinks. After we were done, our server asked if we were ready for the check - it was then we all realized he never entered my mom's order. However, not wanting to wait another 30 minutes, we chose to leave. While we enjoyed the food and drinks, we all agreed we would not return due to the service and length of time it took to receive the drinks. read more

As with all things that become popular.... I left a review in 2020 that it felt intimate, with amazing drinks, and weren't rushed. Welp, fast forward. The bartenders are friendly, the drinks and space are still great. But the tight 1.5 you are allotted (and then reminded by text, the hostess, and the bartender) make it feel like a cheap cash grab - as someone who frequents all of the stops around Denver looking for authentic vibes, this is no longer it. read more

Vibe is five stars, for sure. I think if we didn't have extensive experience (a) going to speakeasies and (b) making our own cocktails at home, we would have been more blown away by the drinks. As it was, they sounded interesting on paper but then weren't as interesting as they tasted. My boyfriend asked for a suggestion for his second drink based on liking his first one, and the bartender said she'd surprise him with something. What he got was an Oaxacan Old Fashioned, which is a really lovely and interesting drink that we frequently make at home. It's a drink that's on a LOT of bar menus these days. So...sure, it was nice, but if we're at a fancy speakeasy, we're looking for memorable, creative drinks we haven't seen before. B&GC falls flat in this respect. If you're relatively new to the craft cocktail scene, you'll love this place. If you're a pretty experienced craft cocktail drinker/maker and end up here anyway, maybe try their martini service? One was being prepared as we left, and it looked really nice. read more

Wonderful drinks along with an amazing group of people working here. Everyone we encountered was so nice and friendly. We had such an amazing time, and cannot wait to return. Bartenders were knowledgeable, open to experimenting, and just overall really great people who made this place so enjoyable for us. In addition to the drinks, the two of us also shared the tuna crudo, which was so good and refreshing. Getting to B&GC was exciting, and it got even better once we were inside. The reservation process was pleasant and we got all the information we needed. There's plenty of street parking available and I believe there's a parking garage nearby as well. read more

B&GC - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Elusive is a way to mask incompetence and mediocrity. Just to say you got in to a place that has limited seating for so so drinks and service is a sad statement of whats available in this market. I've traveled the world and have dined/drank in the "top rated" places of US. I'm not telling you this to impress you but to impress upon you that this place is a waste of time & dollars. Spend it elsewhere rather than be wondering why you spent it here. Next... read more

Drinks and service were amazing as usual, Nina did a great job hosting our large group!

Cautionary tale: Make reservations! I had heard so much about this spot and was excited to visit during my short trip in Denver. I was in the area and decided to stop by. After I found the door and rang the doorbell, I was told by the hostess they were "fully committed" for the night. Disappointed, I went to make a reservation for the next day by texting the number... received the link for reservations via text... only to see that there were actually reservations available every 15 minutes until close for that same night. I asked the text number about the apparent availability for that night. No response. Classy read more

B&GC - Entrance - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great bar. I bit challenging to find but that's part of the allure. The interior is sheik and dark, the cocktails were delicious and our service was excellent. I had dinner prior so did not eat but the food I observed looked good. If you frequent NYC or LA, this may leave a bit to be desired in the details but for Denver this is as good as it gets. Reservations are essential, my group booked us a week in advance and on arrival we were promptly seated. read more

Most elaborate hidden speakeasy entrance we've seen in a while! Meet the hostess at an alley entrance, confirm your reservation, check your coats, then be leas down several twisty industrial hallways to the bar! Once inside; the bar is dark and uber-cool with comfy seating and a super well-stocked bar. The bartenders are mixology trained masters - they can mix whatever elixiir you may desire! A large menu features interesting house-cocktails, but guests are not limited to those choices. The wait staff is solicitous and polite, but the one waiter was responsible for all of the tables. Poor planning; hire another waiter, and/or train one of the several hostesses to serve drinks. Other than this one glitch, the bar is fantastic! read more

B&GC - Solid absinthe drink on their menu! - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I'm a sucker for a speakeasy. The entrance and the feel inside the bar is great. Drinks were tasty! Definitely on the expensive side but I would say not too much more than the average speakeasy in Denver. My boyfriend had them make a dealers choice drink off the menu and really liked it! I also enjoyed mine, very fruity yet tart. Make sure to make a reservation! Will be back! read more

B&GC - It's always sunny - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Alright, so my wife and I have gotten into trying the best cocktail bar in a new city we travel to. There's not much that goes into it, I normally yelp search cocktail bars in the city we visit , choose the best one, and make a reservation a day we're there. We came to Denver for a wedding. I scoped out B&GC before arrival and booked a ressie. This was an easy one. Not only did it look like the best Denver had to offer, but it was also 1 block away from our hotel. The appeal was in the speakeasy aspect of the bar. Go into the back alley of a hotel, ring a random door bell, walk into the maintenance area, down a flight of steps, thru the boiler room and tucked away is a another random door that opens into a cocktail bar that would make Please Don't Tell in NYC jealous. The place was picked out central casting. The decor was cartoonish. If you closed your eyes , this is what you would picture an establishment like this to look like. We sat at the bar and only had time for 2 drinks. The one I can't stop thinking about had mezcal, apricot, chartreuse and thyme. Mind blowing how good it was. I've tried to recreate it at home and have come close, but nothing like the original. Check this place out. It's well worth a visit no matter the part of town you live/staying in. read more

One of the best speakeasy experiences I've ever had! Staff was fantastic and provided awesome recommendations. The inside was unique and intimate. Drinks were phenomenal! We did the "Take a Chance" and it was so worth it. Will be back again soon! read more

B&GC - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was by far the best speak easy I have been to in Denver! The service and hospitality were beyond superb and the drinks were amazing! We didn't have reservations however they were able to get us a table! The ambiance was perfection! Selena was our server and she was so nice! The bartender and the host training the new girl were also beyond accommodating we just didn't get their name! You have to visit! read more

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A truly incredible and unique experience in Denver. The service, food, drinks and atmosphere were all spectacular. Would recommend this spot to anyone! Will 100% be coming back. 5 stars. read more

Syd is awesome! The bar and cocktails were fine. I didn't really enjoy my visit very much. We went all the way out there and I expected a little more than we got. The venue is nice, but there isn't really great atmosphere. The secret door is a cute feature. Again Syd is awesome. read more

Here's the thing, all the drinks we had were great. The 4 of us tried 6-7 different drinks and there we all good. They didn't have egg white which is whatever it's bird flu time. The reason I'm giving them 4 stars is the menus were beat up and gross. Whereas at Death & Co, granted I understand is a different vibe, has beauuutiful menus, which changes every few weeks. It's like having a Mac vs a shitty computer at the library. There's an essence of occasion that comes with it, and for me, as small as that is of a gripe, that's what would've tied the experience together for me. I would also like to see something fat washed especially the rum and coconut drink, just fat wash the rum in the coconut, adds a ton of texture. Service was great, place was beautiful, getting inside was cool. Great night, solid drinks read more

B&GC - Mario's brothers - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was hesitant to review this bar because it is such a hidden gem and I hope it stays that way! However, here I am writing this because these guys deserve the praise. What. A. Cool. Spot. Honestly, I feel like the speakeasy scene is a little played out and now that spots like Williams and Graham and the Green Russell have been "discovered" the appeal is a little lost. Don't get me wrong, I love delicious craft cocktails in a dimly lit basement, but when you can make reservations on Open Table, it doesn't feel so secret anymore. B&CG still has that mystique. You have to text same day to confirm your spot and only then are you given the coordinates to the entrance. A mysterious doorbell in an alleyway indicates you are in the right spot. You are escorted down an industrial looking staircase past HVAC equipment and into the bar area. The room is small and I think capped at 44 people (not that I have ever seen it filled). The bar is lit by warm lights and definitely has a Gatsby-esque feel. The bartenders walk you through the menu but are more than happy to go off book. Marcello has made my drinks several times and it is a treat to watch him work his magic as he is genuinely thrilled to craft something to your liking. Prices aren't cheap but I would say they are comparable to other cocktail bars, especially those in Cherry Creek. Definitely my new favorite spot- don't tell your friends! read more

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I really hate having to write poor reviews, but with such high expectations of the speakeasy, I was surprised right off the bat by the staff's horrible communication. It was INSANELY BAD. B&GC says don't show up 10 minutes past reservation or it will be cancelled, so even when we showed up earlier than the reservation time... we still waited for 30 MINUTES TO BE SEATED, and the staff looked disconnected. When my group entered inside, THERE WERE 3 OPEN TABLES. I expected someone would stop by to take our order, since it wasn't booming there, but no waiter or waitress came up to our table for the next 15 minutes. So I went to the bar and asked if someone would come by. The staff who worked and served at B&GC last night looked genuinely disgusted to be there, two ornaments taped to the ceiling fell on me, the music was so bad it felt like a joke. Definitely didn't live up to the hype in their website description. read more

Must Visit! Amazing atmosphere - service is the best. Definitely order Dealers Choice - they nailed it!

So this place was interesting. The entrance is in an ally way between a parking garage and a restaurant. You'll know it's the place because of the triangle symbol on the doormat and by the doorbell. Loved the vibe of this place. The execution is a little elusive. To get a reservation, you have to text them, on their website it says time, date and number in party but they also want a name even though they don't mention that. The problem is, they rarely respond so when you show up you don't really know whether you have a reservation or not. The other issue is supposedly the doorbell is broken? So prepare to stand in the cold pretty much until someone walks out. Once you get past all of this the bar itself is actually super cool- just very much an "instagram vs. reality" situation. read more

Unfortunately management has really set a bad taste in our mouth. What was once a must visit speakeasy has turned into a plethora of frustration and headaches. After showing up on time to our reservation we ended up waiting over 25 minutes before being seated. Service was slow so after an hour and a half (and only 2 drinks each) we decided to call it a night, but our coat was stolen out of coat check due to it being unmanned in the hall. After calling the GM, Jason, at the office and on his cell dozens of times over the ensuing week and emailing him many times. He finally responded. It took us 3 weeks to get our coat back and the lack of communication from him was incredibly frustrating. I will say they recovered our coat and had it dry cleaned. But this situation never should have been so drawn out and had us kept in the dark for so long. Terrible follow up and lack of empathy from management will prevent me from coming back any more. read more

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This is an "experience" place and not really a regular spot. Great experience to take someone new, someone visiting you or coworkers. There's a whole spiel to make it seem speakeasy-like and exclusive where you need to reserve a spot and they give you a black card with a phone number but when my group finally got in (we didn't reserve but were able to take another reservation when they didn't show up) it was barely half full. The entrance is down the alley under the hotel - cool points. Then you are escorted down mechanical room area (concrete, pipes, etc) to a heavy nondescript door and there's a cool little bar inside. The booths are honey colored leather - seems real nice quality. Decor gave me 60's vibes. Very small, intimate bar. Great place to sit with others you want to talk to and be able to hear. read more

Yes! Sneaky, sneaky. Amazing! Liberating! Fun! Unique! Special! Yes to everything about this place. read more

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What a hidden gem! A friend of mine, who flew in for business, suggested we go to B&GC. I stayed at the Moxy across the alley last month, and had no idea about this watering hole. First, make sure you plan ahead and make a reservation, otherwise you may not get in. Next, keep your eye open. Right now, there is construction going on near the entrance, so you may have to do some fancy footwork to get over to where you need to ring the doorbell. We were told to look for a yellow light, and there wasn't one. So my tip to you is to just look for the golden doorbell. One you get in and carded, you are led down a hallway that kind of reminded me of Disney's Tower of Terror. You are then brought into the bar area, which is dark, but fun. The bartenders are simply amazing. So much knowledge. And if you won't know what to order, just tell them what you like/dislike (when it comes to your drinks!), and they will come up with something you'll enjoy. We also ordered some apps, and they were tasty. They won't fill you up, but they will allow you to order that second drink. Kudos to the owner and the team. I can't wait to meet up with more friends at B&GC! read more

B&GC - Sidecar - Speakeasies Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you want some amazing cocktails and great atmosphere, this is one of the best speakeasy in Denver. Try their Espresso Martini!

I enjoyed my experience overall here but the service was hit or miss and the prices steep. It's always fun to go to a speakeasy and find the hidden door. The check in people were really nice and friendly - the process was smooth with our reservation. The bar is a small beautiful room with dark lighting and classy evoration. The drink menu was very extensive but also rather expensive. Definitely paying the premium for the experience. Drinks were mainly $18 and they were charging an extra $1 for drinks with egg white due to the Avian flu. Honestly when drinks cost that much already and you own a small room in a basement the company can probably afford the 30c egg that used to be 15c. It's the little things that cheapen an experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my drink which seemed strong but I also didn't think it was anything exceptional. My friends' alcoholic drinks were good as well but they charged my friend $15 for a nonalcoholic drink that she said tasted just like regular juice. Unfortunately, the waitress constantly looked annoyed with our group and clearly had no patience for us when we asked a few questions - we were not particularly annoying either since I'm very sensitive to that having previously worked in the service industry and now working in healthcare. This was not at peak time (5:30pm) so not sure what she had better to do. Service at a higher end bar really should be far better. It was overall a pretty solid 3/5 experience but until their service matches their prices I don't think I'd come back. read more

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At the door charged $600 minimum that was not disclosed for 7 paying customers on a Sunday 4 empty tables in the bar - mentioned there's a $600 minim for 7 people at the door - no flexibility Makes no sense - will not be back (have been multiple times with smaller party) will not recommend, will tell anyone who will listen not to visit this bar Awful service. Awful experience read more

Tonight Zeke took on the role of CPT. Kirk as we entered the starship enterprise of speakeasies! We literally tried one of everything and man, what an experience! We shared some fun conversations with our bar mates, we tried Zeke's Dark Matter cocktail (see the pic) and we fell in love with a thoughtful speakeasy in the heart of Cherry Creek! Thanks Zeke and the team, we look forward to boldly experimenting with you all again soon! -David Kanefsky Insurance Agency 303-431-9490 read more

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We had such an amazing time! Micah was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and he made the best "dealers choice" tiki drink I've ever had! Can't wait to come back. read more

Perfect way to end our night! We had a not-so-great dinner experience nearby and just wanted a place to kick back for a drink and B&GC did not disappoint! Finding the place was... interesting. On a summer night, it would have been fun but with the wind and the cold, you just wanna figure it out. I guess that can be kept in mind, but it's not a major deterrent just dress warm if you need to. We did have to wait a bit at the door, but we ran into some other folks going into the place and had some really pleasant conversation that distracted us from the cold. Once the host greeted us, he informed us that last seating was at 8:30 (we were 45 min beyond this) and we knew we had no reservation but, after talking with the crew they were able to accommodate us. I'll just say that was pretty amazing in itself, we were grateful and excited before we could even get into the door at this point as walk-ups. Once you traverse down the stairs and through some industrial stuff: fenced off valves and switches and things that control who knows what, you find yourself in a cozy little space with soft lighting reflecting off the walls, leather and brass furnishings. Something reminiscent of Old Hollywood, paying homage to art deco but honestly it feels like going into another world. Lighting is dark, but not so dim you can't see anything at all. All of the details bring a sense of warmth and they really highlight the magnificent bar. Unlike any other place you'd see in Denver, that's for sure. We just stayed for a drink each as they were closing soon, but the food menu looked really good and the prices were very fair. Same could be said for the cocktails: $15-18 for a cocktail is pretty standard in Denver but these were REALLY good. You could always taste the spirits, but neither of our drinks were too alcohol-forward like many of the places around Denver. The Lover's Quarrel was delicious: the strawberry wedged on the rim gave your nose a little something to take in every time you took a sip and it complimented the drink so well. Just really nice This place offers great atmosphere, great service, and their product is actually good too! So rare to find all three of these things in places around Denver but B&GC is a gem and well worth your time. Can't wait to go back! Just don't get lost on the way out read more

Don't go here, they have a 20% mandatory tip plus 2.5% service charge to help pay kitchen staff....that means you pay a tip for bad service and they can't even to afford to pay kitchen staff. What a joke read more

Beautiful space. Cocktails were strong and well made. The music was so quiet that you could hear everyone's conversations. They needed a better mix to really set the tone. Also, the staff didn't seem happy to be there. Maybe an off night read more

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I've been to B&GC several times and it's one of the most beautiful venues of its kind. Very cool spot. I was excited to show the place off to my business partner and made a late, after-dinner reservation. We ended up just making it there before the grace period cut-off but unfortunately had to deal with a hostess / door person with a bad attitude - and clearly just wanted to go home. We didn't get seated and were disappointed. That said, the true test of service is the response to a complaint - and the following day the F&B manager from the hotel reached out to me, apologized and offered to have us back. While it was appreciated, we unfortunately had to leave that day - but will definitely give it another shot. read more

So awesome.. we love this place. Fun, sexy.. and the staff is amazing!! We live Greg.. he always makes us the perfect drink that perfectly matches our tastes!! Great see night place ., read more

Sneaky sneaky speakeasy! Love this place so much. If you're looking for a unique bar that also gives you prohibition vibes, than this is the place. It's a cozy bar that has booth and bar seating available depending on how many are in your party. From the decor down to the glassware it just makes you feel as though you've gone back in time. The drinks are not only tasty, but they go down so smooth. Definitely don't miss hitting up this swanky speakeasy and get the full experience of a hidden bar. read more

This place was PHENOMENAL and we really enjoyed our visit here. There was only one bartender and they did note that they were short staffed which was fine. We sat and talked for about fifteen minutes before we got the bar back came over to help us. She was incredibly kind- again the wait was 100% fine. It was a tad dark but we didn't order food so we were okay with that. We did each order specialty cocktails. One was completely custom based on this description; "something fruity, crisp, and light, I don't want to be hungover tomorrow." The bartender made the perfect drink for me and I really appreciated the effort because I know how busy they were. The only....and I mean the only downside was that the toilet paper was the wrong way but I didn't knock a star off for it read more

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My party arrived early for our reservation and unfortunately had to wait 30 min to be seated. Upon entering, I was surprised to see about half of the place was full. The party of 6 infront of us were denied entry because they added 1 person to their party which I thought was absurd, especially since throughout the night the bar didn't exceed half capacity. The staff were pretty lax and very unprofessional, giving off an impatient and ready to go home vibe. I was overall very disappointed in the experience and expected more. The description of the ambiance is extremely misleading. read more