Cocktails Archives | Denver Westword https://www.westword.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:24 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://www.westword.com 144 90 Denver ranks among ‘most exciting U.S. cities to drink in right now’ https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-celebrated-as-top-cocktail-city-40887832/ https://www.westword.com/?p=40887832 Antony Bruno https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-celebrated-as-top-cocktail-city-40887832/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 11:58:43 -0600

Our local cocktail scene has been heralded by industry insiders. Here's why.

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To find it, enter through the Glory Hole.

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Keep the Cinco de Mayo celebration going at these three locations.

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GoodLuck Club threw a grand opening bash on April 30 with a vinyl set, Nintendo 64 games, and all the nostalgia.

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The city's just snagged the most Tales of the Cocktail nominations across all categories since 2022.

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High five to these five finalists!

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This team has a lot to celebrate.

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So says one reader. But others disagree, and share stories of finding love at local saloons.

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Meet FiNO, the bar and restaurant inside the revamped All Inn Hotel.

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Feeling thirsty?

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