Cute spot, super nice staff and delicious cocktails. We stopped in before dinner and it did not disappoint! read more

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The decor is what drew me inside. Desert Social has a beachy desert vibe, reminiscent of a beach club in Cabo. There is robust seating, an area to play board games just beyond the bar, a secondary room for lounging, and a wrap around patio that extends behind the building and functions as a dance floor on some nights. You're lucky if you come by on a night when El Salvaje is in town spinning salsa and cumbia. 5 stars. The drinks are tasty, and strong. The Ube Colada is the star. Four stars. Staff is generally friendly. Four stars. read more

Desert Social is a super cute and aesthetic bar but I can't say the same about their cocktails. The bar, unfortunately, did not think to stock up on their ingredients to make most of the cocktails on their menu. Everything I asked for was unavailable. We should've left but didn't find anything better in the area, so we stayed. Worst idea ever because the bartender tried to get creative with what they had in stock and "customize" the drinks for us. Yeah, the drinks were horrendous. I will not come back nor will I recommend this place to anyone visiting Denver. read more

Desert Social - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a fun spot! Brandon, the bartender, is the shit! Definitely come by and tell him what's up He recommended the mezcal cocktail with juiced bell pepper and it was incredible! My friend ordered the ube horchata and that was also fantastic. I don't think you can order a bad drink at Desert Social Come by and visit! The patio is nice and has fans and there are different seating areas inside. My one critique is that the music was rather loud both inside and outside and it made having our conversations a little harder but otherwise perfection!! read more

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Cute, fun drinks. Nice menu selection. Bit on the high end for pricing. Nice ambiance for a girls night! read more

Desert Social - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So in love with this place. The vibe reminds me of Joshua Tree. The drinks are great and thematic, there's lots of options for indoor and outdoor seating, and there's even a skeeball game. I went on a Thursday evening and was able to find a spot to park on the street and a place for a group of six to sit. read more

Cozy comfortable bar on South Broadway. They have a large shaded patio with plenty of hanging bucket chairs and adobe benches. Sorry, no smoking or dogs. Full bar service with only 2 food options (Corn nuts or Ceviche from sister restaurant Adelitas de Cocina & Cantina). I arrived at Happy Hour. I got a Pisco Sour served in a coupe glass for only $9. I later met the owner Victor. His mother owns and operates Adelitas de Cocina & Cantina in the next block north. I happened to be one of the first customers who signed up for the rewards program thru Toast that Victor activated today. I will be back to try another cocktail and the Ceviche. read more

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Stopped in for drinks after a eating in the neighborhood. Really nice atmosphere with a good (but limited) cocktail menu. Service was good (bar service, no table waiters) and the cocktails were very good. Only complaint was the music on the patio was too loud to allow you to have a conversation. Not at club levels but louder than expected in a cocktail bar. Recommend you give them a try. read more

Incredible ambiance and super strong drinks! Also, great happy hour and late night happy hour deals. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Desert Social - Aloe Margarita - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Seconding the other reviews that highlight the unfriendly staff. Came in for a drink and had a memorable send-off from a guy who introduced himself as the man in charge. On my way out, he followed me toward the door and told me he "hoped I'd do something stupid." That's a direct quote, and it's not how most bars say goodnight. In fairness, maybe he was having a rough night. Running a bar can't be easy, and we've all had moments we'd take back. I want to extend that benefit of the doubt before anything else. That said, escalating toward a customer on the way out the door is a moment that sticks with you. If he owns the place, it might be worth a beat of reflection on how that interaction landed. If he doesn't, the people who do might want to know how guests are being seen off. Denver has a lot of warm, welcoming bars, and on the strength of this visit I'd point friends to one of those first. Definitely a 1-star experience. Hope they figure out the customer service issues. read more

@desertsocialdenver is such a great spot to enjoy drinks and cool off in this Denver heatwave. I used my Denver @passportprogram for buy 1, get 1 Agua de Casas along with an Aloe Margarita and a Pocket Change. Agua De Casa (Refreshing like a spa water, Cooling like a cucumber. Think: spa water meets ranch water; bubbles. Mezcal Derrumbes San Luis Potosí, Chareau, lime, Topo Chico) Aloe Margarita (We combine house-made hibiscus tea with an aloe plant based spirit. Add tequila and you've got a perfectly fresh, sweet, and tart margarita; Chareau, Ocho tequila blanco, hibiscus, lime) Pocket Change (A layered, velvety pineapple daiquiri. You'll get it all: smooth, sweet, tart ;Hamilton White 'Stache rum, elderflower, pineapple, lemon) read more

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Cute spot I've gone to a few times now - definitely a nice spot for happy hour on a weekday. Inside are definitely southwestern/desert vibes (as you'd imagine) and outside the same on their nice wrap-around patio. Happy hour specials are pretty decent with some cheaper cocktails and beer specials. Staff has generally been friendly. This place does get busier as the evening wears on - last time we were there the music was a bit too loud though. There was a guy kind of indoor/outdoor DJing and my friend even commented if it had been a hair louder, we might have had to change venues. So only suggestion is to turn it down a LITTLE so us over 40 crowd can still hear each other ha. read more

We were first time patrons and sat at the bar, but a peek at the patio area means we will definitely be back for that. We talked to Ivan and Patrick at the bar, and they were super welcoming. Ivan is a savant of mezcal, and my husband is also a huge fan of mezcal and its facts and history. Ivan was a wealth of new mezcal information, which we really loved. Also, the cocktails were tasty and unique! read more

Desert Social - Cocktails at Desert Social - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

While the decor here is very pretty, I doubt I will come back for drinks. We came here for drinks and the drinks were just about okay, they did not even look pretty. Service is just about alright. They have no food at all. Not appealing enough for me to come back. read more

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Desert Social will take you to the beautiful, warm, desert while staying on S Broadway. The drinks are delicious and unique. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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Clear margarita? Clearly! I had the mezcal version and it was great--not too sweet and not too bitter. And even though it was mezcal based not too smoky. And oh yeah, the vibe of the patio makes you feel like you are in Mexico or New Mexico or Arizona. Service is spot on. And even though it was 90 degrees it was comfortable. Love the misters, mister. read more

Desert Social - Patio with fans and misters. Is this the desert? Yes! - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My friend and I came by for Friday happy hour! I believe their happy hour runs 4-6p. I had the Agua de Casa from the HH menu for $7 and I found it to be delightful. As the bartender described it, it tastes like ranch water but with more flavors! It was like ranch water on steroids. I loved it. It had somewhat of a cucumber-esque margarita flavor to me. My friend did not enjoy those flavors, lol. The bar is cute and has a large selection of cocktails. The decor and ambiance were spot on. I felt like I was in a desert vibe even though it was snowing outside. I would recommend for a date night or drinks with friends. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

Desert Social is a little oasis on South Broadway. We arrived shortly after happy hour ended so it was pretty chill. The bar is stocked with excellent top shelf tequila brands with friendly bartenders. Their version of an espresso martini, Adelita's Espresso De Olla, is excellent. It's a rich blend of Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum, Atőst Coffee Liquer, and Little Owl coffee with cinnamon, whole cane sugar, and egg white. Cool vibe and a great place to relax with friends. read more

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Super charming cocktail lounge off of S Broadway. We got there at 4:30pm and it quickly filled up. The outside is completely unassuming, but when you walk in, it feels like you're transported to a boho desert chic resort. I had the Aloe Margarita and then the Agua Fresca. Both were well balanced and incredibly tasty. I'm not a huge mezcal fan yet I seem to get something with mezcal every time I go out. Maybe I'm trying to be cooler than I am? While the Agua Fresca has mezcal, it's a smooth mezcal so it tastes more like toasted vanilla rather than campfire. If you're looking for something unique, definitely give this place a try! read more

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What a vibe! Drinks were amazing and ambiance was on point. The live DJ was a great added touch to this beautiful place. Highly recommend! read more

Desert Social - two cocktails on a bar - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here for happy hour $10 margs and they were delicious!! Staff was friendly and service was really fast. We sat in the main room, but there are two other rooms with comfortable seating. read more

Desert Social - House margarita - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Loved the vibe here! Went on a Saturday night around 8pm and was able to find a place to sit right away. The menu looked great-- we started with the aloe margarita which according to our waitress is a crowd favorite. I loved it, super refreshing. I also had a Mexican Coke tequila drink that was really tasty if you're a Coca Cola lover. At one point the music got a lot louder but it was still easy to have a conversation. And our waitress was great! read more

Desert Social - Aloe margarita - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Nothing to complain about at Desert Social! Went on a first date here and the aesthetic of the place is so cool. There's different types of seating and the lighting is low, which gives a great atmosphere. Service was kind and our drinks were yummy. A little pricey, but expected. If you're looking for a unique first date drinks spot, this is a good one! Only thing is that parking is pretty hard to come by and you'll probably have to park in one of the residential neighborhoods and walk a little. read more

I haven't been in since they first opened, but the ambiance felt a bit cold and empty. Almost like we were inside of a garage? I think they've improved since opening but I haven't been back since. The drinks were good though! read more

This little bar has a really chic/hip vibe, but it is really hard to hear because of how it is built. Maybe I'm getting old, but I was practically yelling to my friend. I tried to get a dirty martini, but they didn't have it so they suggested something else which tasted more like mezcal to me, so I got a glass of wine instead. I should have looked at the menu because the glass was $20! The servers were friendly and didn't charge me for my first drink. I want to go back and try a reasonably priced margarita outside next time. I haven't given up on it yet! read more

Desert Social - Inside area - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The clean, desert theme amps up as the night goes on, great drinks, multiple rooms and spots to control your vibe, live dj, and some game we had never seen before that quickly became addicting and high stakes as we whipped out some 1s :) great spot. read more

Pretty cute! We brought our team for a nice cocktail before heading to play pool down the street. I appreciated the nice crafted well thought our flavor profiles. This place is expensive but fits for the neighborhood. I hope they are able to stick around and get busy because it is a gem in a field of dive bars. read more

Stopped in for cocktails with guests from out of town and had a great time on the covered patio. It felt like being somewhere tropical even during a Denver winter. I had the espresso martini and the aloe margarita, which were both delicious. Drink prices aren't cheap but aren't as bad as some other popular cocktail bars in Denver. The service was helpful and I'll definitely be back to try out the patio in warmer weather! read more

Desert Social - Cosmopolitans and Espresso Martinis - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Omg! The bartender "Danny" offered me a bunch of free drinks and was really pushy about trying to get my number and when I was trying to leave at the end of the night with my literal boyfriend he made me feel so uncomfortable like I wasn't allowed to leave because I refused his advances. Also I'm pretty sure the entire staff was doing drugs because they kept going back to the liquor room every 15 minutes or so. Literally so creepy and inappropriate I honestly felt scared and intimidated by this bartender and the whole vibe of the staff. Not to mention they were all clearly drunk from doing over 15 shots that we saw them do so who knows how much they drank. Worst experience of my life so crazy for real. read more

Hubby and I stumbled across Desert Social searching for a night cap after having dinner nearby. It was definitely a vibe! I loved the decor inside and outside. It was pretty busy but we were able to snag a seat inside and were instantly approached asking for our drink order. We both ordered the Aloe margarita, which was fantastic. Good drinks, good customer service, and good vibes. Really can't complain! As an fyi-there is no food served here. read more

Desert Social - Sitting area - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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10/10 service! The bartender was so sweet and great at making drinks. I tried the Aloe Marg (I think was the name) & it was honestly one of the best margaritas I've ever had! Not super sweet and not overly strong. It was perfect! I also loved the ambience of the lighting, the set up with the couches/decor. Super cute spot and I definitely will be back. read more

Desert Social - Yummy Marg! - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Cute spot and good drinks. The espresso martini was particularly good. Indoor seating is a little sparse and weird but they did a nice job with decor. Not sure how it'll do with a location on Broadway but we'll find out. Wednesday's, they do half priced bottles of wine. They haven't posted their specials anywhere (and they should) so be sure to ask. read more

Desert Social - White Negroni was pretty decent but if you prefer a bitter drink, this one isn't it. - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Working in the service industry for 10+ years I certainly understand that there is a way to get your point across to people in a friendly and hospitable manner. If you are sick of a place or position in your life and are unable to provide hospitable service, you should just move on. There's no reason to speak to people in a demeaning manner. I was very disappointed with the service at this place. The bartender this evening had an air of superiority for a, seemingly, not busy establishment, how embarrassing. I wish them luck, but I will never come to this establishment again and I certainly will never send any business this way. After speaking to many friends and coworkers, this seems to be a common problem at this establishment. read more

Really tasty and strong drinks! The ambiance was peaceful and aesthetic, and I'd definitely recommend this as a date night spot.

I came here on a Saturday during the day in Summer, right after they first opened and had a very good experience. Good drinks, great vibes. Just came back on a Friday evening in February and had the complete opposite experience. Pretty busy but we found a spot. First round of drinks was great. Then one of use ordered a Tito's and soda, which was cloudy and tasted heavily of sweet and sour. When he asked if they could remake it, they brought the passive aggressive bartender over to who first argued that there was no sweet and sour and then asked if he wanted a slice of lemon or lime. He said just a slice of lemon. They remade it and it was clear as expected, and it was good. Then I ordered my second drink of an aperol spritz. It came out with no bubbles in a rocks glass. So I went to the bar and asked if they could remake it with some Prosecco. I watched the bartender dump some Prosecco into the cup and they brought it back to me. It was pretty bitter so I didn't drink it. We left with 2 and a half full drinks left because we didn't want the drinks or the attitude. Really disappointing experienced, especially considering how great or first one was. Really wanted to welcome a trendy, cool cocktail bar into the neighborhood, but honestly, after all that, I doubt we will be back. read more

Edit: I meant they (you) called last call at *1215*, not 1:15. By 1240 they (you) were kicking everyone out, and we went to Rhapsody Karaoke not too far away, where they said they closed at 2, and that's when they actually closed (crazy, right???). And once again (from pre-edited review), bartenders were kinda d*cks. read more

Would've been nice if someone would have greeted us when walking in (especially for the first time coming here) so we just walked around and decided to sit down outside - found out that's was ok. Drinks and ambiance were nice. Not sure I would sit outside again (cute decor) but there were bugs all over our chairs and in our drinks. Several people who sat outside, left before ordering because of all the bugs. No food here so make sure to eat beforehand! read more

Desert Social - OG & Pocket Change - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is a vibe! I loved the marg that I ordered and the outside seating was perfect for a sunny day! Drinks were a bit pricey, but otherwise my friend and I had a lovely time. read more

Desert Social - Happy hour drinks - Lounges Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing craft cocktails (especially the OG) and really cool serene decor with fun table games. Will definitely be back.

Great little place to meet for drinks. For how packed it was it was nice and quiet compared to other bars. Servers and bartenders were unbelievably nice. read more