Union Lodge No.1 - Cocktail bar in Denver - 1543 Champa St, USA

Among the best bars I have visited. I have literally nothing negative to say. Premium ingredients, supreme attention to detail, fantastic leather-bound menu (goodbye QR codes), excellent barware, and very efficient bartenders! Go early as it's popular!

By far, the classiest bar and most professional bar staff we have ever encountered. All while making us feel welcome (even while wearing a baseball cap) and making us both the best cocktails we have ever tasted. An absolute gem - and the bricks are from when the building was first built! Highly recommended!

I stopped in for some cocktails on a Sunday evening and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. My first drink was the Absinthe Cocktail and I was not prepared for the pageantry that accompanied it! The bartender flamed génépy and poured it over a strainer of mint before finally pouring water over, all while explaining the components of the drink and the purpose of the flames. The drink was delicious! My second drink was the Union Gin Fizz, and the technique on display was impressive. Just look at the lift on that foam! My only regret is that I couldn't stay to drink another cocktail!

The drinks here WOW. Just WOW. Each drink is crafted perfectly made with love, time, and patience. I've traveled and visited many speakeasy type establishments and the drinks here are some of the finest on my list. I just want to go back for more. Service amazing also. The only thing I would say that feels different is the vibe. You think with drinks of this caliber you would have a speakeasy type vibe with the music to match instead of playing 90s alternative.. Which for some isn't a bad thing at all- cause it's casual and chill. I thought the vibe was going to be different, but casual and chill works for me also, it just didn't match the caliber of the product.

We had a fantastic time here. My wife is allergic to grapes and our server actually listened and made sure there was nothing in her drinks to worry about. He went above and beyond to make sure she was safe. Believe me when I say that grapes and grape juice is in everything. The other staff members were super friendly and the drinks we had were omg superb. I had the Bijou which was incredible but the Red, White and Blue Blazer was one of the best drinks I’ve ever had. It’s a warm drink they make by setting it on fire. Go here. Sit at the bar and watch them make this one-of-a-kind drink!

A pleasant and unassuming cocktail bar in downtown Denver. I was very impressed by the time and care put into not only the ingredients, but the authenticity of how the cocktails are made. The staff are are very knowledgeable about their process and even history of the drinks. The atmosphere is classy with a Denver 'casual' vibe. I was in and out in 20min before a show on a Friday night; although I might have been lucky, as there was only 1 seat available at the bar when I walked in with 'no reservation.' Not sure if they do take reservations actually. I'll definitely be back to this laid back artisanal cocktail bar next time I'm in town.

A proper bar in downtown Denver. A little small, but cozy spot. Pretty good atmosphere and it's lay back. Parking is a little annoying, but everything else is good.

I've been to Union Lodge No. 1 several times on dates and tried new drinks every time. I am consistently impressed with their mixologists and the passion and skill they put into crafting their truly impressive cocktails. This is the best cocktail lounge I've been to in Colorado, and it's probably one of my top 5 internationally. I highly, highly, highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a fancy sip, some fun fire tricks, and a dark, classy lounge to relax in.