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

The decor is what drew me inside. Desert Social has a beachy desert vibe, reminiscent of a beach…read moreclub 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.

First of all, love the Owl. The staff is fantastic and food is yummy. It's a favorite spot. I love…read morethe Caprese Sliders and their pizzas! Stop reading here if you like, the rest is a one-off and response. Let's be clear on Brian Bs review... I was sitting in the back corner of the room, the booth behind me had just vacated and the dishes had not yet been cleared. 2 women approached and I heard one wonder out loud to the other if they could sit there. I turned and let them know that the people had just left, so if they just scooted the dishes to the edge, I'm sure it was fine to sit. (and this was when I gestured in a "scoot the dishes forward" movement) At this time, a man (Brian, we now know) walked up and used the edge of his hand and smacked my arm down in a chopping motion. My partner notified the "door dude" and he immediately asked Brian to leave. Brain commented over his shoulder "oh, sorry if I offended you" to which I replied " you didn't offend me, you hit me" He then stood outside flipping off the place for a while before leaving. I appreciated the immediate action of the staff when I was intentionally hit by a man in their establishment.

Went to the Owl Saloon on Saturday night. It was busy. We found a table, a booth in the corner…read more A woman from the adjacent table was gesturing and pointing to something on our table when my wife sat down. The woman kept gesturing and pointing at the table, then at my wife. I read my wife instantly. She felt threatened. Confirmed later. I felt the need to protect my wife. I walked in front of crazy -gesture - pointy lady blocking her gesturing and pointing and sat down. My back was to her and I never made eye contact nor did I say a word. A few moments later the door dude came to our table and told me to leave. I asked why. He said I laid hands on the woman. I asked if he wanted to hear my side of the story. He said no. We left and we left our drinks. Weird redneck good ol boy vibes. Avoid this toxic place. Go somewhere else. So many welcoming and inclusive bars on East Colfax. Gesture lady clearly the regular as I think back. As we left, a guy at her table waved "bye bye" and laughed with gesture lady. That's all I have to say about that. The Owl Saloon....hmmmmm? True colors. Believe them. Thought you should know.

Stopped by this place to get a drink with a friend after returning something at the mall across the…read morestreet. It was easy to walk to without moving my car from the mall garage, which was nice since the parking near the bar itself is scarce and just street parking. They have the cutest little set up, nestled in between a larger building with some large murals on the walls of beautiful violet flowers. They also have a great patio set up, with live fires that you can sit around. The service was great, we were greeted almost instantly, and the waiter made recommendations on his favorite drinks, I got the coco coffee cocktail, which is very popular according to the staff. It was a little too creamy for me, so not my favorite, but was tasty and elegant nonetheless. I also got the Elote dip, it was also good, but nothing spectacular. Overall, the vibe was great, though, people at other tables were friendly, and it did not feel stuffy. Prices are Cherry Creek normal, a drink is $16-20. Will definitely come back and try something new

Came here with friends on a Saturday night. My friends normally come during the weekday. They said,…read more"We've never seen it this busy!" There was a long line to get in. And we waited. But then there was some shady stuff going on at the front of the line (I was right at the front), and the bouncer was basically just letting in whoever he wanted, and ignoring the line. Was kind of frustrating, but we waited patiently so we could see what this place was all about. The vibes were cool, and I'd like to go back on a weeknight when it's not so busy. So, I need the service to be a little better for me to increase my rating. And then maybe try some of the bites that they offer during food service times. Idk. This place has potential... and it is really cute. Hoping for more next time.

Although I wanted to give them 4 1/2 stars because the food wasn't quite the best, everything else…read moreabout the place makes it 5 stars. Walking distance from the Starbucks at Broadway and Virginia, this is a large, yet intimate venue for music that has plenty of seating in the stage area and also in the bar. We went there for the Jazz Jam they have on Wednesday nights. Unlike the Blue Jam at Rusty Bucket on Wednesday nights, where seating is limited, the place gets packed and loud, and dancers block the view of watching the band, the Jazz Jam is an ideal venue for people who enjoy watching and listening to quality Jazz musicians. The stage is raised so it's easy to watch the performers. Most on stage were either students or professors of music from Colorado University, and all were talented musicians. One saxophone player (a CU alum?) just got back from a tour with the Glen Miller band. The patrons were 20 and 30 somethings and many of them were there to play in the jam. The jam started out with an hour-long set by the Kat Ellis Quartet, a very talented singer backed by a band of seasoned professionals. The food looks good in the pictures and my hamburger had all the right ingredients, but I ordered it well done and it was almost charbroiled. But their garlic fries were great. I would just order a basket of those for dinner next time. Service was good and they kept coming around to make sure our needs were met. PARKING The jam starts at 7pm and we got there at about 6:30. There was still street parking within yards of the front door. There is also parking in the back, off of the alley. It's a parking lot that is shared by the Italian bistro next door. It's definitely a place I want to visit again.

We came here for dinner and it was pretty good vibes! The music was fun, the service was attentive…read moreand everyone was having a good time. The drinks were very good and strong! I loved my "I Have a Dreamsicle" drink it tasted exactly what it's supposed to taste like. The deviled eggs were fun! I was wondering why it would say rotational and then they brought out elote deviled eggs with the corn husk (?) on the side as decoration. I thought it was very cute and tasty. Unfortunately the actual entrees weren't as impressive. The burger was dry (I was told it was hard to swallow by the end of the meal) and the melt wasn't anything extraordinary. Wasn't worth the price. Would come back for the shared plates and drinks!

My husband and I love tiki bars, so while in Denver we stopped for drinks and dessert at Adrift…read more This small space is transformed into the tiki ambiance with hanging lamps that resemble netted glass buoys, chandeliers made of puffer fish, pinup hula girls, and a large portrait of Marlon Brando in "Mutiny on the Bounty." Seating consists of clubby booths, small tables, high tops, and the bar. You can make reservations, but we managed to snag a table on a Friday evening as a walk-in. Tiki drinks are notoriously strong, but there are also sections of the menu for low ABV and non alcoholic drinks, which is good for me! I got the El Presidente, and my husband had the POG mocktail. Both yummy! Also yummy was the chocolate Kaluha toffee mud pie, which was awesome but very rich so the perfect thing to split. We didn't have dinner here, but we heard the next table going into raptures about how good their food was. Since the space is rather cramped, you will hear all the gossip from the drunk people at neighboring tables, which got hilarious after a while. Our server, Alex, was friendly and on the ball. Overall, a fun spot for dinner, drinks, dessert or all three. Mahalo!

Seven of us crawled out of a convention hall and made our way down South Broadway. We had spent the…read morebetter part of a week speaking in the specialized, high-altitude jargon of modern educators, and our brains had turned to a substance resembling lukewarm oatmeal. Denver had been baking under a relentless sun all week, but by Tuesday night, the universe repented. A cool breeze moved across the tiny outdoor patio like a formal apology from the atmosphere. The inside of Adrift is a total, unapologetic capitulation to the tiki gods. There is no half-heartedness here. It is a full-throttle environment of tropical greenery, bamboo, and high-proof rum. Naturally, in such surroundings we ordered drinks to stop the psychic bleeding. My eyes landed on a cocktail called The Adrift. The menu warned that it carried a strict limit of two per person, that the ingredients were protected by a non-disclosure agreement, and it featured two tiny skulls drawn next to the name. When a piece of paper warns you that a liquid is a state secret and might compromise your motor skills, it is your duty as a curious mammal to order it. It arrived in a heavy ceramic mug buried under enough foliage to hide a small sniper. It tasted marvelous and dangerously smooth, the sort of beverage that politely informs your frontal lobe that it is no longer in charge of the evening. A coworker ordered a classic Mai Tai, which only had one skull on the menu, a cautious, low-stakes life choice. She took a sip and made the exact face a person makes when they discover their pockets have been picked. Our server, who was hyper-alert to human discomfort, pounced instantly. Instead of hiding behind the ice machine, the bartender actually walked out to our patio table a few minutes later. She explained she had tasted the pour and realized the orange liqueur had been completely left out of the build. She apologized like a real person who had made a real mistake, and fixed it immediately. In a world where most businesses spend millions trying to convince you that their errors are actually your fault, this level of raw, unprompted honesty was impressive. We ordered a small mountain of plates to absorb the alcohol: Hawaiian mac salad, Volcano Fries, Spam musubi, and crab rangoons. This is communal, heavy, satisfying food meant to be stolen off your neighbor's plate while they aren't looking. For the main act, I had the Pirate Smash burger, which hit that strange, perfect note of sweet and spicy without overcomplicating a simple sandwich. There are grander, more expensive dining rooms in Denver where people look very serious and eat tiny portions of expensive foam. But Adrift gives you exactly what you need when adulthood becomes too heavy a burden to carry: large drinks, good grease, a slight breeze, and a room full of people who have temporarily forgotten about their responsibilities.

This bar is a whole vibe. From the boat inside (complete…read morewith life preservers), to the cornhole outside, pool tables, foosball, and ping pong, if you're bored, it's your own darn fault. They also have touch tunes so you can decide what you want to listen to. Plenty of seating, inside and outside. Drink specials, including shots, and a shot ski, this feels like a local bar you would find in a warmer location. You order your drinks at the bar, then go sit wherever you like. It's nice to find somewhere in Denver, that has good alcohol (they're not serving Gordon's vodka), at very reasonable prices. Bartender was friendly, and mixes a good, stiff drink. I chose a throw back to college days - cherry vodka, and coke. Yum! We will absolutely be back!

Lots of outdoor seating and allows dogs…read more We ordered two different types of burgers. One was a mexican burger which was really good and the other was more of an American burger, not bad. Chili cheese fries were ok. Always a super popular place

Dirty Laundry was a fun stop. They've got great craft cocktails, all with fun names and the loaded…read morehot dog we shared was amaze balls. We sat at the bar, of course, and the staff were laid back while also friendly and fast. Trifecta. Definitely need to return for round two!

We showed up Thursday evening at 5pm and it was not open. Was chatting up others on the patio who…read morehad been hanging out since 4pm. Very disappointing.

This is such a nice place to get drinks and dinner with friends. The vibe is warm and cozy…read more There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant but it can fill up but there is a good amount of street parking in the area. Happy hour is from 4-6 every day and the deals are great. The quesabirria and the camarones al aljillo were delicious. I have been here before for their molcajetes and those were excellent as well, and good for sharing. They do have a small covered patio area which is adjacent a busy street. Service is consistently good. One of my favorite places for a drink and a bite in the area!

Not your generic Mexican restaurant. Ni tuyo is special. The space, the food, and the staff. Owner…read moreis frequently there, and the passion is so obvious. Inside it feels like community. Ni tuyo means not yours. Experience ni tuyo. Pork belly tacos were insanely good. Also the rib molcajete. Those two items stood out. They feature original cocktails, thoughtfully invented. Some of them blow my mind, some of them I didn't think worked very well for my preference, but all of them were unique. I value this uniqueness. Don't get for about mezcal Wednesdays. A great way to leave your comfort zone and try whatever they are featuring for a reduced price. Their variety of curated mezcal is a great way to start and make progress on your mezcal journey. There is such a variety of mezcal that I believe there is something for almost everyone. Put your trust in their bartenders to guide you on the different styles and flavors. And finally, they are a huge part of the Colorado agave collective. Monthly agave tasting. The best way to learn and appreciate.