This is as good as any excellent cocktail bar that I've been to, and I am so lucky that I live walking distance from it! I must have walked past it so many times during the day without noticing it, but glad it came up on my radar in a search I did. My husband and I tried The Tartarian and Blackjack for our first round of drinks, as we are both Old Fashioned and Manhattan lovers. Both were great, though the Blackjack was a bit sweeter than I expected, but still a solid drink. For our second round, we tried Dragon's Blood and Camellia, which are both warm and tea-based drinks. Such wonderful drinks to end the night on. Seating is somewhat limited so reservations on busier nights are always recommended just in case. read more

Katie was and is an excellent server/barkeep. We walked in per Chad's suggestion! Yes, the same Chad next door at Lucy's! The bar was super cozy and cute! We were seated right away and told that the menu was mobile once we scanned the QR code. We opted to sit down and order the Altstadt and Giant Sequoia. These drinks are quite different and refreshing! What caught my attention was the use of Sour Cherry Gin! The mixture with Raspberry Syrup left me wanting more! This is a good thing! The Cachaça and Grapefruit Thyme Syrup was good in the Giant Sequoia!!!! Definitely a great spot to go to! Thank you so much for your time and assistance! read more

This local bar is a gem in this neighborhood. Creative cocktails with an amazing and impressively kind staff. I've always felt welcomed and safe as a queer femme in this space. I especially love that they allow their staff to express themselves freely. Keep up the great work!! read more

Wow, this place was amazing! I loved everything about it! Honestly, the reason I wanted to go was because their menu is beautiful, and the cocktails and place did not disappoint. -The service was 10/10! Went for my birthday yesterday and they could not have been nicer about it! They said happy birthday like 5 times and even gave us free Prosecco to celebrate! Our server was so sweet, he even sat down with us to chat. The manager also came by to talk and check in and she's the one who brought us the free Prosecco. Both were so sweet! -The place is super cool. A very awesome mix of elegant and comfy. Beautiful decorations and awesome art! -Dark Hedges was a nice balance of not too sweet and fruity. Very good! -Lone Cypress was super weird, with the cilantro infused gin, but I give them big props for originality and it actually tasted really good once you got used to the weirdness. -Loved the Baobab - like a banana milkshake! Will definitely be back!! read more

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Can you say beautiful and tasty drinks?! I came here with a friend a couple nights ago to check out a different part of town and boy was I glad I did! The place makes some very artistic drinks. We sat at the bar so that we could take in all of the creativity that came with each drink. Let me tell you that the menu is a pretty mixed variety of base drinks and flavors. It was recommended to me to get the drink that had a little fire incorporated into the making of my drink. There was also drinks that were put in a smoker that sat right in front of me, sooo you know I was unable to draw my eyes away from the magic haha. It is a pretty quaint bar that has a nice atmosphere and many different options for seats. I would recommend the bar if you want to observe the drink making. There's also seats if you prefer to have private conversations. The drinks are a little pricey, but believe me the work that goes into making them is worth it! I don't think I have seen that much go into makin a drink look and taste so good, except on tv. You bet I'll be back to try some of their many other drinks..and watch others be made!:) read more

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This is a beautiful space, so many cocktails from which to choose, very nice staff, and solid snacks. I only stayed for one drink, but it was an effing delicious drink. I also tried my friend's drink. I believe we ordered of the standard list, but they also have seasonal and maybe one more menu? Naturally I'll be back to taste all the options! Ok, maybe not all, but still. read more

Really upset coming to a bar for an overpriced drink and being hit with the employees political views. The "all are welcome" sign on the door doesn't actually mean all, based on the bartenders political buttons. If you openly deny someone's right to exist? There's no reason to come back. read more

This was by far one of the best cocktail bars I have ever been to. We tried a variety between all of us and each one was truly incredible! The inside is trendy and quaint, while still being cozy. The "Kapok" was refreshing and unique that you didn't get bored sipping it all the way through. They used a great Irish whisky also! I also had the "Boabab" only after trying my friend's because honestly...I wasn't sold. It sounds REALLY weird. Banana? Heavy cream? Gin?? But I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely a dessert drink, but not too sweet - this was my favorite drink of the night! Give it a try! read more

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One of the best old fashions I've ever had. Sydney n other bartender are delightful to watch mixin drinks read more

Tatarian - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Serious noteworthy Cocktail Bar. Mostly bar seating with a few (like 4) individual chairs close to the wall. I've been here a few times and it's really the only one in the Tennyson neighborhood of this caliber. Things to Note: 1) No Food 2) Only cocktails 3) Sleek, hipster, trendy 4) What if you want a basic manhattan? Of course they can make it for you here, but you really come here for something different and inventive. Sometimes, too inventive. 5) $10-$15 cocktails 6) 5pm-2am daily 7) No Happy Hour specials - so come whenever read more

Tatarian - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fabulous drinks.. felt like I'd been transported to a different city! Wonderful ambiance, lighting, and overall interior design. You can't go wrong with any of the drinks, and bartenders were super helpful in helping me choose my cocktail. These cocktails are true mixology! So unique and carefully crafted. Very busy so you'll need a reservation, but definitely would return! read more

Tatarian - The Senator, Lone Cypress, Giant Sequoia - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had an awesome experience here, delicious drinks, great service, and awesome ambiance. My favorite thing to do especially when ordering craft cocktails is to ask the staff what they recommend based on the type of flavors I enjoy. I'm not sure which drinks they ended up bringing me, but they were delicious! Even better, the staff were extremely knowledgeable about their ingredients and menu, so it only took seconds for the waitress to recommend multiple drinks for me. I will absolutely be going back! read more

// Summary Hip vibe with creative cocktails, but could probably upgrade some of their bar food options. // Experience I didn't quite know what I wanted cause there are so many options. I told the guy what I typically get, and he suggested the Tatarian for me. It tasted alright, but maybe I should have gone with something that was a bit more adventurous. My date and I also shared their charcuterie, and that wasn't particularly special. // Service Service was fast and friendly, everyone was great. No complaints here! // Ambiance They have a long bar with some high seating opposite the bar. They got maybe like 4 or 5 tables with lounge kind of seating that make it great for a small group or a cozy date. I loved their clean and modern aesthetic. // Convenience it is a little hard to find if you aren't looking for it. Street parking is usually relatively easy around the area, so that shouldn't necessarily be a hindrance to come here. read more

Great place for a date or a small meet up, but any more than that isn't recommended since the place is so small. However ... my ice cube came branded?! Wow. The presentations aren't as good as those I've seen at the Welton Room but the drinks taste better and are stronger. Plus, there's plenty of other cool places to check out on that street but parking can be tough. read more

Tatarian - The Tatarian is a bourbon drink served with a branded ice cube, not sweet so it was perfect! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very intimate cocktail bar. Drinks were good and came with a unique look. Staff was so helpful in guiding us what to drink. Drinks were a bit strong, but still good. read more

Tatarian - Tropical drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Okay.... this place is a hidden gem. Came here for a double date night! It was a Monday night, but we were super surprised to be the only couples in there at 8pm! So I must say I started out a bit skeptical... But then, our server came over & presented the menus. The menus themselves are like works of art. Each cocktail gets its own page, and is named for and compared to a type of tree... all the cocktails are super unique sounding and creative. Our server was also super knowledgeable on the flavor notes of each of the drinks and was able to make recommendations based on which types of flavors we generally like/go for. We were definitely excited to experience the flavors... And then we got our cocktails. And were blown away. I tried a gin drink first, which tasted not too sweet or tart, but just right down the middle... the way I like it. My husband tried their spin on a tiki drink and was in love. Our friends tried a fruity vodka cocktail and a smokey whiskey cocktail - loved them both. We loved our drinks so much, we ordered a 2nd round... which was maybe not the best idea because I had to wake up at 5:30am the next morning... but WORTH IT. Not sure why this place was so empty, because it deserves to be full every night! But we felt lucky because we got the best service and the best cocktails around! Try this place out! read more

LOVED. THIS. PLACE! Huge thanks to our cousin for taking our group of 6 here for after dinner drinks because I am still salivating on their extensive menu and delicious cocktails. My husband and I are suckers for speakeasies back home in DC and this place has a speakeasy feel with the proper cocktails to back it up. I mean...a menu with a table of contents?! That's the moment I fell in love. I was of course torn between 5 different drinks and our server helped answer my questions and recommended the most delicious cocktail to suit my flavors. Everyone's drinks had such beautiful presentations and didn't taste too strong - dangerous! lol The place is small so I think we lucked out by taking over the whole back bar. Our group had a great time and will definitely be back every time we are in denver. read more

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Best drinks around in a relaxed, swanky environment. I love this place and their drinks are some of the tastiest and most inventive in Colorado. Highly recommend this place if you're a fan of superb, craft cocktails. read more

Fantastic cocktail bar in Denver. A nice neighborhood lounge yet urban and exotic. We had Meru and Pirangi and both drinks are so great that make us to revisit, but we decided to explore other drinks because all the drinks on the menu look amazingly good and convincing. Now we know where to go to enjoy quality cocktails. Try Dragon Blood! read more

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Tatarian checks all the boxes for me! Cute/intimate ambience, amazing drinks, and great customer service. Perfect place to end a date night and grab some great cocktails. We swung by on a Saturday night and though it was busy, our bartender (regretting I don't remember his name!) was still super attentive and even made my husband a cocktail specialized to certain ingredients he wanted. Definitely will be back! read more

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Hands down, new favorite place in Denver! Great staff, great cocktails, and great atmosphere!! We had reservations this evening and sat at the bar, where we were able to watch the amazing bartenders create our cocktails from scratch. I tried three different drinks this evening and was absolutely floored. They have very unique drinks all priced around $14-15, which is definitely worth it. The atmosphere is also great, and very relaxed! read more

Tatarian - The Rainbow - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

They mixologists making your drinks and they take pride in each drink. They can make anything custom and each drink is new and exciting! A must try! read more

Perfection! * Dragons Blood (Served Hot) * Rainbow * Kapok * Giant Sequoia If we weren't busy venturing East to West, North to South during our week stay--We would've stopped in multiple times. Bravo on your craft/menu. It shows and we appreciate it. read more

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Hands down the best cocktails around. My husband and I were the first guest there for our 5pm reservation. Our first two drinks were the Ash Brittle and Lone Cypress. Both were great classic drinks. Next we ordered the Altsdat and Dark Hedges. Both were amazing but Dark Hedges was so complex, smooth and delicious. Last we shared the Rainbow and it was a show stopper. It was bright and tropical and creamy. The vibe was cool and it was a delight to watch the bartender master his craft. We will absolutely be back. read more

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We went and each enjoyed a cocktail. I had the Neem Neem and it was perfect. But, I am definitely not cool enough. + Excellent bartender service. + Warm atmosphere. + Quiet. This will be a twice a year special occasion place for us. read more

Can I just come live here? Really though... I will def be back. This place is perfection! From the decor, bartenders, drink selection, location... it really is top notch. Perfect place to catch up with friends, take your family here, date night - whatever the situation is! It's classy & fun all in the same space! read more

This is the BEST spot in Denver to grab a drink and this review is far overdue. I frequent Tatarian often and have never been let down! This ambiance and décor is warm, inviting and old fashioned but still chic. It's a great spot to come on a date, with friends, family, any occasion. I've been when it's slow and when it's standing room only and the drinks hit the nail on the head every time. The bartenders are always attentive, patient and have great recommendations. Caleb and Rosey (whose no longer there :( ) are the real MVPs. The bartenders all take pride in each drink they create and will not hesitate to tell you that they make everything in house, yes everything!! My go to's are the Tatarian and the Black Jack, both delightful. If you order the Black Jack be sure to sit at the bar to catch the cool smoking of the drink! (Any drink they make is fun to watch, so just sit at the bar!) This place will knock your socks off! read more

WOW! Hands down, one of the best bars you'll ever visit; Tatarian offers a speakeasy-eske escape from the bars and pubs of downtown. The quaint atmosphere immediately invites you to stop in with your honey, cheers with your friends, or just relax solo and sip in some solitude. 3 Rainbows, 2 Giant Sequoia's (Our absolute favorites) and a few recommendations later--You have become one of the best bars we've ever been to and we travelled across the land from the East Coast of Boston/New York for some R&R. In the US, New York City is where top shelf mixed cocktails and the torchbearer's behind them are made. You have something special here ladies and gents of Tatarian. You nailed it and we see you! A compact selection worth of cocktails form the core of the beautifully bound, artfully & creatively illustrated list, and they all pull their weight. The staff aims for high polished drinks a casual feel and they succeed, proving both accommodating and well-versed in the offerings. If you favor a more personal touch, though, sit at the bar and watch the magic unfold. read more

I love this place, period. The vibe and the style of the bar don't miss a step, and the story of each drink is so delicious and unique. This is for sure my favorite place to have upscale drinks in denver, without feeling like the esthetic is more important than the product. Make sure you get a reservation, they are small & busy. Staff is awesome, so tip them well they deserve it, and you pretty much get a free show when you're sitting at the bar. read more

Tatarian - Delicious drinks being smoked - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Okay first of all, the menu alone is straight up a Kinfolk magazine, with gorgeous images and allusions to various trees species outlining each drink with a story and recipe. Hands down one of the best cocktail lounges in Denver! The drinks were so good, made with quality ingredients and a show right before your eyes! Repeat customers, no doubt. read more

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This place is awesome and inviting , the staff are very friendly and know how to make some amazing drinks ; 10 stars for sure.

Craft cocktails? YES! Great bartenders? YES! Start your evening here? YES! I visited this little hot spot last Saturday night and had an amazing time and show sitting at the bar with my friends! The GOOD: Our bartender--Joshua was AMAZING! He literally was mixing THREE drinks at ONCE without missing a beat! CRAZY! If you can sit at the bar--DO! It is a show to see some of the drinks made. Can you say FIRE and ICE?!? The menu can be a bit intimidating, its written in the style of a mini coffee table book! The bartenders are great at helping you choose. Once you pick one cocktail, you are SOLD! This is a great place for a drink date, pre/post dinner drinks, or a couple cocktails after work. TIP: Don't walk by too fast, or you will miss the door! read more

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This place was wayyyyyy too cool for me. What happened to the old Tennyson?! That aside, this place can make a mean cocktail. I came by to grab drinks with a friend. Seating is a little tricky since the layout is long and sleek. Which means, tables? Nuh uh. Try side bar style seating. I arrived literally within 5 minutes of them opening and snagged the 2 comfy chairs right away, and I'd suggest you do the same! Denver has clearly caught up with the 2010 speakeasy trend as this place was sleek yet dark all in one. The namesake Tatarian was fantastic. The staff clearly take pride in their abilities and you can fell that from the first sip. a little in the pricey side if you're just looking for a quick drink but great if you're looking for swank! read more

Awesome cocktail bar! It is small. Easy to walk right past it so you really need to look for the door. Great cocktail menu. If you can, sit at the bar because it is fun to watch then make the drinks. Impressive knife skills. You might even seem some flames! Our favorite cocktail was the Golden Gate. Must try! read more

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Just trust the reviews. This place is amazing. And the only reason I'm writing more is because yelp won't let me post a review with only a few words. UPDATE... One year has passed, and we've always raved about Tatarian. Because a year ago we came here for our 6 yr anniversary, and conceived our first child that same night!! Even thought about naming her after one of the drinks we had (glad we didn't). Today, with our 4 month old, we thought we'd celebrate by coming back and getting some early evening drinks, because our child turns into a dinosaur around 7:30. So we dress up, and go out for a nostalgic anniversary date. We walked in, and immediately were greeted with, "I'm sorry nobody under 21 is allowed in". It's 5:45pm on a Monday night, like 1 person inside, and we couldn't sit down because we had our baby. Okay okay I get it. Some places just don't want kids. Fine. Whatever. It makes sense at a bar I guess. Maybe just make this a little more obvious before parents like us, drive 30 minutes to celebrate, only to be denied. We understand. We just won't be back. *not kid friendly read more

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This really might be the best cocktail bar I've ever been to. The bartenders seemed very knowledgeable about each cocktail and spent at least ten minutes crafting each drink to perfection. Each cocktail has its own story, unique flavor profile and exciting touches. The menu is entertaining and beautiful in itself. My husband got the smoked whiskey cocktail and I chose the banana liquor own with a gorgeous egg white foam. It tasted like a liquor milkshake. Really can't recommend this place enough! read more

Tatarian - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a great cocktail bar! My husband and I heard great things and decided to check it out. If it really is from the people who brought us Arvada Tavern, I understand why. The drinks were delicious and we got service right away even though the place was pretty busy. I had the Kapok and it was delicious. It sounds odd. Irish whiskey, pineapple, lime, raspberries and banana OLEO!?! It was really good. Loved the ambiance. I can't wait to go back. read more

In case you were curious, the grapefruit drink I had was the Amate: served up instead of on the rocks. I went back this weekend and had another! read more

HELLO, NYC IN DENVER! Tatarian is basically all of your NYC dreams in good old Denver! Space/Location: I'm sorry but does anyone not like Tennyson? I just can't imagine. The street is busy, but not hectic. It is exciting, but not overdone. I just can't get over it and could definitely imagine myself living in this neighborhood. Tatarian is a little hidden but right on Tennyson (near Hops and Pie). The space inside is to die for trendy. It is not very big at all but that makes it all the more appealing from my vantage point. There is limited bar seating, a cute little bar for standing towards the back, and a four cozy chairs (two separate seating areas) which stumps as additional seating. There are very detailed menus available to review the drinks available. The Friday night we were in there were about 3 employees working the front of the house and they were all very helpful and we were promptly greeted upon entry which is great. Drinks: Be advised: Tatarian a cocktail experience so don't get your panties in a bunch if it takes some time - enjoy the art of cocktails they are making. I had a very exciting night - 3 cocktails, two Black Jack's and one of their more standard house versions of the Old Fashioned. I first started with the Black Jack which had a nice kick in the pants with a great scent. It was maybe a smidge sweeter than how I like bourbon drinks but it was definitely amazing. My second drink was the house Old Fashioned and it was good but definitely not as good as the Black Jack (which is why I went back to it). Overall: Now listen, is Tatarian cheap - NO! Is Tatarian a good place for a large group - NO! Is Tatarian an option for a super quick drink - NO! However, Tatarian is good for a date night, when you are looking to enjoy a cocktail, not just drink! The space is too much and you'll basically never want to leave. It has probably the coolest big city vibe of all the bars I've been to since moving from NYC to Denver. I would totally take out of town guests to Tatarian so I guess what I'm getting at it - NO TELL YOUR FRIENDS! read more

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My husband and I stopped in this Saturday night, which I guess I'm thankful we braved the cold on a snowy night - we were able to sit right down at the bar (which I heard is nearly IMPOSSIBLE). We each ordered 2 cocktails. My husband is a whiskey drinker and ordered their namesake, Tatarian (his favorite - which he said was one of the best whiskey cocktails he's EVER had followed by the Black Jack which he loved too!). I started with the Golden Gate - HOLY MOLY. This by far was top 10 best I have had. We are ecstatic they opened right on Tennyson. If you are a cocktail snob like we are, this is a MUST try in Denver. The bartenders were extremely friendly and knowledgeable - which made picking a drink from their 30 options much easier. I'm already planning our next trip back! But we'll be prepared for a wait, I'm sure... Update: we've been back 4 times. Caleb is an excellent bartender and I highly recommend sitting in front to watch him make your drinks! Update part 2: it's been about 10 times into our favorite cocktail bar. I can not recommend this bar anymore than previously stated. It's a top 5 bar in Denver for craft cocktails. Hands down. The staff is incredibly friendly and the cocktails are just as good. We absolutely lovely coming in! read more