Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Denver, United States (2026)
Compare 56 bars in Denver, United States, averaging 4.50 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 502 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 80% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Glendale, Mountain View. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Twisted Root Kava & Ethnobotanical Tea
120 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
Goed Zuur
Bar for wild & sour ales plus snacks
54thirty Rooftop
Buzzy rooftop bar with sweeping views
Nallen's Irish Pub
Classic Celtic tavern from happy hour on
Wide Right
Comedy on Sunday Nights 7:30pm at the Savoy 2700 Arapahoe St.
Bar Max
Craft cocktails and conversation on Colfax. Happy hour Wed - Fri from 4-7.
Dagar Downtown Art Gallery and Axe Room
Lively haunt for axe throwing & artwork
Congress Park Taproom
Easygoing beer bar with sports on TV
The 1up Arcade Bar - Colfax
Arcade, bar & live music venue
Williams & Graham
Speakeasy with handcrafted cocktails
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Denver, United States?
We list 56 bars in Denver, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Denver, United States is rated highest?
Twisted Root Kava & Ethnobotanical Tea currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 92 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.