The L

Launched by veteran Denver barmen Adam Hodak and Alex Lerman in early 2021 after many pandemic-related delays, the L is a straightforward, low-key place to get a damn good drink. There’s no food on site (though there’s plenty to be found nearby), and the cocktail list has just ten options — but every single one is a winner, from the classic Old Fashioned to the throwback espresso martini and the El Camino with avocado-oil-infused mezcal.