Best Cocktail Bars in Colorado

From a natural wine bar that doubles as a dive to a grand hotel lobby, the best cocktail bars in Colorado range widely. Williams & Graham was No. 50 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2014 and lists over 60 classic cocktails. Yacht Club, 41st on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025, took the 2024 Spirited Award for Best U.S. Cocktail Bar and pours coastal, wine-forward drinks. Death & Co Denver, No. 36 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2022, serves in The Ramble Hotel lobby in RiNo. In Aurora, Traveling Mercies pairs oysters with a rum-focused list. Williams & Graham recommends reservations and asks guests to allow two hours. These are the bars we would start with.