Englewood Grand

Phil and Erika Zierke opened an instant classic when they invited guests into the Englewood Grand in March 2016. Community remains a focal point here, so you’ll often stumble into fundraisers or groups of health-care workers from the nearby Swedish Hospital complex. In 2022, they added an equally welcoming watering hole near DU that’s got all the same bare-bones charm — but no name. You’re likely to find Phil behind the bar at one of the two spots, and he’s skilled at both bar banter and shaking up any classic cocktail you’re craving.