*Fascinating, cozy, historic setting *unique cocktail and…read moremocktail options *helpful staff suggestions Happy hour with my coworkers was truly enjoyable and memorable. The Sharable small plates were so scrumptious, each one more delicious than we could have expected. We will definitely be going back!

First off, I love, LOVED this place when it first opened and brought friend after friend there…read morebecause it is unique and fun, like walking into another era. However, the last time I went there (in 2024), we had a young man who was very rude serving us. He did not bring our drinks to us until one of us had to go ask him for our order! It seemed as though he may have been resentful, as our drinks were mediocre to bad - tasted like no alcohol - with hardly any volume...yet our bill - for only three drinks - was outlandishly high!! I was so disappointed and, frankly, embarrassed for District Elleven. How I wish I could have some kind of reassurance that this kind of thing would not happen again, so I would be moved to go back...the ambience gave me the best vibe being there, and that is an accomplishment in itself. A++ for ambience (and previously, also for drinks and food from next door); but now, F for service and drinks - so sad.

The archives is super cute! I love how it is moody and elevated. Great for an intimate drink date…read moreor hanging out with your friends. And the happy hour deal is fantastic! Also a great way to try a bunch of cocktails. $5! What a steal! Our server was really nice and the drinks came out pretty quick along with our food. My only complaint is that the truffle fries were cold and limpy. They were great.... Also the truffle flavor was nonexistent. And my chicken tasted kinda fishy and the batter came off. So obviously they weren't battered correctly. But if you don't count the food, this place is pretty good!

Here's a polished version of your review that keeps your voice but smooths it out a bit for flow…read moreand readability: I love speakeasies, and this one did not disappoint. The service was impeccable--they treated everyone like the top 1%, and our glasses were never empty, whether it was water or cocktails. I didn't try the food myself, but those around us raved about it, and everything that passed by looked and smelled fantastic. One thing I really appreciated was their willingness to go off-menu. Just let them know what kind of alcohol you enjoy and whether you prefer sweet or sour, and they'll whip something up for you. While not every experiment was a perfect hit, the effort and creativity were definitely there.

Service: Zane is the best. How can I describe this amazing human without sounding hyperbolic? Great…read morebartender, good conversationalist, respectful and kind. Food: great cocktails - try their chamomile whiskey sour. It's excellent. Ambiance: nestled under a bar, it is a hidden sanctuary that smells of roses and is adorned with them, too. Cumfy barstools and even cozier looking booths. What a Shangri-La in our town. I will return.

I really enjoyed bloom ultra!! Genuinely the only issue I have with the place is the lack of free…read moreparking nearby, it's all paid street parking or you have to park 15ish mins away in the residential area to avoid paying. That said - the vibe is really nice! Music was a little louder than anticipated but I really enjoyed it nonetheless. The bartender was super helpful with drink recs and general CO springs recs! I had the Violet Lady cocktail because the bartender said it would probably be the most floral - and it WAS very floral, just how I like my cocktails! I sat at the bar which was actually very spacious, and they had lots of other booths and some tables. Bathrooms also very clean. They do actually have a fairly extensive menu online, and QR codes at the bar. Here's the URL: https://bloomultralounge.com/colorado-springs-downtown-bloom-ultra-lounge-drink-menu

The immersive Star Wars theme, attentive service, and surprisingly quiet atmosphere add up to a…read morestandout speakeasy night. Allusion Speakeasy is doing something special. Went in for an after-dinner drink and got pulled into a full Star Wars takeover, complete with Han Solo frozen in carbonite on the door, a Mos Eisley Cantina bar setup, and Star Wars shows playing in the background. The theme changes every 3-4 months, so what you see now won't be there forever. Reservations are usually required and we got lucky thanks to a local host who knew someone. Worth planning ahead. Drinks come from the in-house "Cantina" and lean into the theme without feeling gimmicky. Food runs off the menu from the Wobbly Olive, the main bar hidden behind a door in the same spot, and it held up. The Outer Rim Provisions menu had solid options. The biggest surprise was the noise level. You'd expect a themed cocktail bar to be loud, but you could actually hold a conversation. Our server was on point, brought drinks fast, and even remembered the names of the people we were with. Go for a date night or anytime you want a low-key cocktail experience with serious attention to detail. Make a reservation. Peek into the Wobbly Olive on your way out.

Loved the atmosphere, food, drinks, and service!…read more The meals we chose, came from the general restaurant, and they were amazing! The creativity that goes into each one of their themes that rotates quarterly-ish, is so impressive! They even had an old book for guests to sign that looked like it could've belonged in the Lord of the Ring movies. The drink I got was a spinoff of an old-fashioned, which I love, but it was really just an old-fashioned. I couldn't taste the difference, but it was a great old-fashioned! :-)

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. Service a 10…read more Drinks a 10 Location a 10 The vibe of the place is so chill but fun at the same time Favorite drink is their smoke show Will becoming back here for sure

Place is really cool great vibe nice people watching outside. Drinks were great. We didn't eat but…read morenoticed they sell s'mores packs so cool. Place wasn't packed but our waitress didn't come by often a little slow.

Hidden Gem! What a…read morefun themed restaurant. The pictures on the walls are so creepy but create a "through the rabbit hole" vibe. Entrance is interesting.. I will say we sat under the stairs so lady... be careful you can see right up peoples outfits when they are coming down. Should definitely consider tinting those windows. Food was delicious but large portions. Great if you are super hungry but for two girl friends we had a lot of extras. We ordered the: Garlic Truffle Fries Brussel Sprouts Artisan Bread Whiskey Sticky Ribs Bison Short Ribs Delicious but the ribs and fries were definitely my favorites... brussels sprouts were a close second. Waitress was great, made sure we were taken care of. Highly recommended coming here for a cute date night! Very dimly lite though so bring your glasses!! Overall 4.5 / 5 stars!

3.5 stars, edging down to 3…read more Stopped in for happy hour and sat at the bar. The bartender was fast and friendly, but it felt like the bar got a little overwhelmed. If you're sitting at the bar you can see the window where your food comes up -- our salad and fries both sat there about ten minutes before anyone brought them the ten feet over to us. Not a huge deal, but it's a little cruddy sitting there thinking "I'm pretty sure that's ours" and waiting. The ambiance is very dark, with a lot of stairs up and down -- you head into sort of a basement-type area. Everything I saw was clean and nice. It's a cool, funky spot to take a date or hit for happy hour, so the vibe and ambiance are definitely spot on for that. Signature cocktails -- all fine. Not the best thing ever, but solid. I'd have them again. Side salad -- good. The ranch is made in house and very flavorful, and the salad was actually loaded with veggies. French fries with garlic aioli -- a bit of a letdown. We didn't even finish them. They came out okay, just a little dry, and the aioli itself wasn't very good -- we didn't really like it. Pro tip: The entrées looked pricey, which is why we stuck to snacking at the bar -- and after the fries came out, we were fine calling it there and eating elsewhere. Overall, would recommend for happy hour, and would return.

wow so much better than I thought it would be. was blown away by how amazing our server, Anthony…read morewas, he made the whole visit. Food was good, Elote dip was phenomena! thanks Anthony!

Absolutely the best brewery in town! Bartenders are phenomenal and the beers are always on point…read more The second floor needs blinds ASAP!!! The poor bartenders get blinded from the sun from 6-830 pm and it's ridiculous.

I love Shrunken Head Tiki Bar. Remind me of Hawaii. From waterfall in the front to all cool decors…read more& cute Hawaiian mugs. Drinks are tasty and even the mocktails are lovely. Don't miss the swing chairs & creative light game. The bartender is so helpful & friendly. If you come early on weekday, they offers good value happy hour as well :) Don't miss a little Aloha spirit here in CoS.

This is a cute, tiki-themed bar with fun drinks and a cool atmosphere. The cocktails were pretty…read moregood and ranged from about $12-$17. We ordered the Mango Cooler and the Daisy Dukes, and both were really good. It was pretty packed when we went, so we ended up sitting at the bar. I think it's a fun spot to go with your girlfriend for a drink or two. The only downside was that it kind of smelled musty inside when we were there. Overall, I think it's definitely a place worth trying at least once.