What an amazing small, craft cocktail bar (with the perfect name) tucked inside The Ivywild School…read more The drinks and service are fantastic! FAVE: Principal's Old Fashioned

Wow! What a great bar to visit! Located in an old school house along with a number of additional…read moreeateries such as pizzas venues, burgers, pastries and brewery's. But this bar was exceptional! Our bartender, Andy was a hoot! Talk about a real Professional, bartender! This guy was top shelf. Personable and made killer one of a kind magical drinks. The bar has a real eclectic vibe and what really makes it badass is it's called the Principles Office. They are gonna move by October, so you have to check it out soon. Don't miss this great bar and check out Andy, he will blow your doors off!!

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.

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.

Thank you Holly for taking care of us!…read more I have been to Ryze a few times now and enjoy spending time here. You can't beat the views and the food and drinks are great. When you first review the menu, it will seem like most of it is smaller portions or small bites but I've never left here hungry. From my most recent visit, I had the adobo chicken, it came on 3 drumsticks. I was hesitant to order it because drum sticks can be messy and I had on a lighter color outfit. Happy to say the chicken easily came off the bone with a fork and was tasty. Be sure to book a reservation because it can get busy!

My wife and I came here just for no particular reason other than we wanted to try it. I had no…read moreexpectations, but even if I had they would've been exceeded. First, walking in, it feels upscale. Not to the point of being uncomfortable, but everyone there was dressed nicely, particularly for Colorado Springs. Both the indoor and outdoor areas are relatively small, which explains why you basically need a reservation if you want to spend some time there. Our server was very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. He explained some of the food and drink options for us and we took our pick. Overall the food was quite good. The burger was exceptional, and cooked perfectly. The crudité is tasty, but nothing all that special. The adobo chicken is good, but not adobo at all. The drinks though... For my first drink I opted for an Old Fashioned. It's become my go-to drink for higher end restaurants and lounges... and Ryze knocked it out of the park. After I finished my drink, about midway through my meal, I was craving something a bit different and ordered a Ryze from the Ashes. Holy. Friggin'. Moly. Different indeed. I've never tasted anything like it, and so I don't really know how to explain it, but "from the ashes" is very appropriate. It has a strong smoky flavor to it which, I'm willing to bet, would pair nicely with a cigar. It also paired nicely with the burger and fries that I had, thankfully. If you're driving north on Cascade there's parking just before the building, so you can dip right in there and then just walk in, get your card from the front desk guy, and be on your way.

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.

We went on Valentines Day had a reservation. As you enter the speakeasy vibe is very strong dark…read morewalls and red curtains. They only had a black curtain covering the open door so it was cold. We had a couple of drinks "the safe word" and a lemon drop martini. They had a special dinner and drink menu. We ordered some Tapas all good not fantastic.

Hidden inside the Wobbly Olive; Allusion Bar is like no other. The entire bar transforms with a…read moremovie theme! Recently, (it's 14 August 2025 as I type this) the theme changed to Jurassic Park. Previously it was Shrek. Unique food selections are available from the Wobbly Olive. The duck l'orange sandwich was awesome! The drink specials are adjusted to the theme of the present. If you're within 25 miles of Colorado Springs you need to visit.

The attention details to this little speakeasy is amazing. First of all, make sure you make a…read morereservation online to ensure your table because this place is kind of small so Im sure it fills up fast. Staff was informative and nice. Looked like there were 2 servers and 1 bartender taking care of the room. My friend and I went this month with the theme of stranger things. Its like walking into the show set when entering the bar. Drink and food options are themed and each come out in their own special way. I was recommended the dear Billy since im not too keen on the taste of alcohol and it was great! Dangerous cause it tastes like juice but great because the alcohol hit. The waiter told us that all the drinks have the same amount of alcohol in it so thats a plus too. For the food we had surfer boy bites and daring dumplings. The bites were so savory and delicious I really wanted more! The cola i infused marinara pairs great with the waffle bite and the pickled jalapeño added that savory to my sweet. The daring dumplings were a veggie dumpling and good but not something I would order again because to me, they were just dumplings and we only got like 5. Can't wait for the next theme to come back and try!

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.

Beautiful views and ambience. The hubs and I stopped by for a round and intel, honestly. We were…read moredressed to go all the way, but wanted to see if this was a spot we could enjoy and return to when we're rooftop ready. Immediately, YES! Lumen8 is a great escape. The Golden Bee, Old Fashioned, and truffle fries were all tasty. The views are great, service is friendly, and I look forward to popping back in for happy hour. Cheers!

On top of the Marriott Element and Spring Hill Suites, an excellent rooftop bar with a very good…read morefood list. Comfortable seating indoor and out with a nice view. Service was during my first visit was outstanding: polite and attentive. Second visit, the hostess was not friendly and the server was not as attentive. The tempura vegetables were delicious and a large portion for the price.