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    Desert Social

    4.1 (51 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ally Y.

    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!!

    Lauren D.

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

    On South Broadway
    Bennett P.

    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.

    Aloe Margarita
    Morgan O.

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

    Outdoor patio
    Aundya A.

    @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)

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    Rebecca B.

    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!

    Indoors
    Shruti J.

    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.

    Savannah K.

    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.

    Patio with fans and misters. Is this the desert? Yes!
    Jon L.

    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.

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    Edie A.

    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.

    Aloe Margarita (bottom) and Pocket Change (top)
    Tatiana T.

    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!

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    Sara C.

    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!

    House margarita
    Megan H.

    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.

    Aloe margarita

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    Loved it here. Great drinks, great vibe, and great service. The agua de casa and aloe marg were yummy. Will absolutely go back

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    My new favorite place. Cozy, yet roomy enough for everyone to have their own intimate experience. Amazing drinks. Always a great DJ.

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