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The Nearby Bar

Bar

👍👍 Went on a vacation to Denver with my girlfriend and saw this bar pretty incidentally and decided to try it. These reviews are not a lie. This is an excellent bar! Small little bar that’s hidden away but huge in terms of marvelousness. Alexis provided all of the knowledge about every drink I could a... People often mention drinks, drink, Denver, bartenders, spot, time, cocktails, menu, recommend, amazing,


Address

2401 15th St #180, Denver, CO 80202, United States

Website

thenearbybar.com

Contact

+1 303-284-5352

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (123 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (14) drink (14) Denver (11) bartenders (9) spot (7) time (7) cocktails (7) menu (7) recommend (7) amazing (6)
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  • 5/5 justin d. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Well I have a new favorite spot the bar tenders are amazing and incredibly talented. Our drinks were so good. Unique and delicious! Thank you Moss!
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Logan S. 1 year ago on Google • 130 reviews
    We made reservations at another bar, but the estimate was over an hour on a Sunday. It was the best thing that could have happened. The Nearby Bar has fully captured my heart. There are no menus, and that’s the best possible thing. You pick a spirit and you tell Jonathan and Rachel what you want and they will find something you love. We got engaged the day before we came here and they treated us like family. The drinks are unreal and the service is even better. Any time I’m in Denver I’ll make sure I make it here. Best cocktails. Best personalities. We LOVED it!

  • 5/5 Danny H. 9 months ago on Google
    Super cool idea! If you haven't been, you might not know that they don't have a menu. The staff will ask some questions and work with you to design an amazing drink. And they nail it every time. Also, the vibes are amazing it's just a super cute bar.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 SV Wild H. 3 months ago on Google • 89 reviews New
    If ya want a typical boring drink off the shelf this place isn’t for you. But if you’re looking for a unique place with artistic individual one off made to order drinks definitely give them a try. Had a blast. Thanks guys.

  • 5/5 Courtney B. 9 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This is our favorite bar in Denver! The service is incredible! There is no menu so you tell the bartender what you like and they whip something up for you. One rule: you don't like it, they drink it and give you something else! Super cool concept and they nail it with their drink concoctions. It's small, but the aesthetic is cute. More of a nighttime bar than day drinking, but definitely recommend and bring my friends when they're in town!

  • 5/5 Alena G. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    The coolest, coziest spot! We stumbled upon it coincidentally and it did NOT disappoint. There’s no drink menu but if you know what you like, the bartenders get creative with some of the best, balanced drinks we’ve ever tasted! Their talent for innovativeness is unmatched. 12/10 would return. (P.S. we got drinks only, cannot speak to the food).

  • 5/5 Amber G. 7 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    My fiancé and I were on vacation and visiting some friends in Denver. The four of us stopped into this bar and were blown away! I’ve never been to a bar like this. There is no menu, just describe to your bartender what you’re looking for in a drink and they will craft something off the cuff. We each had 2 drinks and tried each others, they were all phenomenal. The bartenders had great personalities and were fun to talk to. Highly recommend this spot!

  • 5/5 Skye D. H. 9 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    A genuine neighborhood gem. No menu. You tell the very talented bartenders what kind of cocktail you enjoy, and what liquors you prefer, and they custom make a craft cocktail on the spot. I’ve never been disappointed by their highly skilled creations. Open until midnight every night! Finally, a mixology bar that isn’t pretentious at all. You will feel welcome and important when you step through the understated entrance. 10/10 in my opinion. *Bartender Rachel & Colin make the experience even more of a treat than usual!*

  • 5/5 Jasmyne Colin- D. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Beautiful little bar in the heart of Denver. Bartender and what I presumed to be the owner or another employee were incredibly welcoming and helpful with suggesting cocktails. My colleagues and I stumbled upon this hidden gem while exploring Denver. Amazing service. Even more amazing drinks. We had a the gold rush, rye old fashioned, bees knees, and white lady. Super tasty and balanced. Staff helped guide us to some good choices. Good spot for some craft cocktails!

  • 5/5 Ana C. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent bar the bartenders are incredible with the drinks .. low key conversation bar will definitely be coming back to this place . First timer an I loved it. Small intimate personal bar. Fairly priced drinks. Rachel was Excellent. No menus the bartenders make a you a drink based on your personal preference

  • 5/5 Jordan & K. 11 months ago on Google
    Walk in and greeted with respect as you'd expect as a paying customer. There's no menu... the bartenders... or artists ask you what you like and create a cocktail to your desires. My wife and I both loved all drinks created for us. Would definitely go back and recommend it. The tunes were good with game on the tv in the background adding to my happiness

  • 5/5 Joel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best bar I’ve ever been to. John makes us amazing cocktails we’ve never had before every time we go there. When your making syrups from fresh fruit, that’s on another level. Highly recommend checking this place out.

  • 5/5 Shannon T. 1 year ago on Google
    Jilly and Rachel were phenomenal, they clearly have a passion for making great drinks and ensuring guests enjoy their time at the bar. Their creativity in making drinks based on preferred liquor and tasting notes was a highlight of my trip. My only disappointment is that I don’t live in Denver anymore and can’t visit this spot more often!

  • 5/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    John and Brett are awesome. Both of them are very experienced and creative bartenders. Every single drink they made for us was built off of each of our individual flavor palates. If you are looking for a place to try a new drink and learn about the process, this is the bar to be

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 1 year ago on Google
    A true gem in Denver! With no set menu, the bartenders Brett, Rachel, and John will lead patrons on a “choose your own adventure” and craft some of the best damn cocktails based on your preferences from custom creations to “old fashioned” staples. ;) They make it look easy! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty much the best bar experience you could expect to have. Stopped in with a friend for “one quick drink” after dinner and we stayed for four. Johnathan, our bartender, is incredibly knowledgeable and great to talk with. Had several rounds of “dealers choice” drinks (mostly less common classic cocktails or variations on classics) and I cannot overstate how good each one was. I’d be here every week if I lived in Denver, but since I’m from out of town, I’ll just have to settle for every visit to CO. If you care about what you are drinking, this is the place to be

  • 5/5 Veronica M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great bar! John was so awesome! I love that he can come up with a delicious drink by you just mentioning what spirit you like and how spirit forward you like it. Phenomenal spot!

  • 5/5 Lydia D. 1 year ago on Google
    As my beautiful friends Sofi and Harrison posted previously, this bar is top notch. We had an awkward amount of time to kill, and found ourselves at this bar. Brett and John were some of the greatest bartenders I’ve ever met! I tend to be picky and disappointed after I order a drink, but the drink was as easy to get down as the laughs were to get out! We had a great time talking and laughing with such a cool, traditional Denver vibe. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to start my night. Clever name, welcoming people and an awesome atmosphere; I couldn’t recommend this place enough.

  • 5/5 jamie r. 2 years ago on Google
    Super awesome place to get tasty amazing cocktails with a super fabulous atmosphere. The owner John is charmingly delightful and wit -fully fun! His magic concoctions of flavors will keep you asking for more like a grateful audience asking for an encore. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and area. Would recommend this place to anyone weather your a drinker or a casual dabbler this place is for anyone wanting to unwind or have a nice quite date. This is the best place in Denver’s cocktail lounge’s that I’ve been too. Can’t wait to try there food next time

  • 5/5 Kenan P. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Went on a vacation to Denver with my girlfriend and saw this bar pretty incidentally and decided to try it. These reviews are not a lie. This is an excellent bar! Small little bar that’s hidden away but huge in terms of marvelousness. Alexis provided all of the knowledge about every drink I could ask for, which I loved. And Brett entertained my girlfriend with hilarious stories. Great job guys, I will return!
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Molly L. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Brett, Tom, and Robby absolutely killed it tonight. We asked for bourbon based drinks with a surprise and they more than delivered. Such a fun atmosphere and concept


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • âś— Delivery
    • âś— Takeaway
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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