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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

Restaurant Bar Event venue Cocktail bar Brunch restaurant Lounge Night club Live music venue Concert hall Eclectic restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Lounges in Denver


Address

1215 20th St, Denver, CO 80202, United States

Website

opheliasdenver.com

Contact

+1 303-993-8023

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.9K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (16) brunch (15) good (11) music (9) venue (9) service (7) show (7) drinks (6) stage (6)
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  • 5/5 Karissa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing, creative eclectic brunch restaurant with top notch live music and food. Flavors out of this world. Wish there were more vegetarian and vegan options. 3 bean burrata salad was so-so. Meat alternatives like Impossible would be great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abby J. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh my goodness! If I could, I would give this place MORE than 5 stars! Live music, bottomless mimosas, AMAZING Bloody Mary. You absolutely can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff was incredibly friendly. Our order was perfect. Service was spot on. Restaurant was very clean! Perfect place for friends to meet or for date night. Probably not the vibe for families or young children.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grant H. 11 months ago on Google
    A great place for brunch! Definitely try and get one of the mezzanine booths! Mid level price wise. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff! Just street parking/paid lots. So a bonus for doing Sunday brunch when meters are free.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracey W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the Stranger Things brunch.. great ambiance, love the vibe here. Sat at the bar, staff super friendly and answered my questions. Ordered the open faced BLT, so good and packed with flavor, highly recommend! Bottomless mimosas worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cecile H. 4 months ago on Google
    Attended a Macy Gray performance at this intimate venue—absolutely perfect. The place has great ambience and vibe, and having both drinks and food available enhances the overall experience. Ideal for those seeking a cozy setting for live music.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Taylor R. 1 year ago on Google
    I would give less than one star if possible. Cool venue. Half way decent food. However, the management…. That’s a different story. Not only did the GM ban employees due to “appearance” (I’ll post the screenshots if needed) they consistently land publicly ridicule employees for not following the script they are given. Meaning, if the employee says something other than the approved words, they get scolded. I truly liked this venue but since reopening and hiring a new GM, it has become a hot spot for discrimination and managerial abuse. There are so many other, and honestly better, places for you to spend your money in Denver. Sad to see a Denver staple go to waste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liliana C. 2 years ago on Google
    Want a enjoy a beer and a shot for 5$ in a bougie bar/Hostel DT Denver? Ophelia's is the place for you. While playing jazz and excellent customer service! Come by, stay, drink and have a good time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kara d. 1 year ago on Google
    Food here is amazing! Great staff and awesome place to see a show! Perpetual Groove killed it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry C. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an enjoyable time at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox last night for dinner and a show. We went to see Kool Keith. Ophelia’s have been closed during the pandemic and only reopened about a month ago. The layout of the venue is awesome. There is plenty of room to sit and eat or drink, while also having a large enough dance floor to accommodate. The set-up is comfortable and spacious. To eat, we shared the Elote Spring Cheese Incident for an appetizer. Then my girlfriend had the 3 Bean Burrata Salad which was filling and very fresh. The dressing was very savory. I had the Low Country Flat Bread which had the perfect balance of sweet and heat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dallas G. 5 months ago on Google
    Great little venue. Prices were right. Staff was awesome. They will even serve you some food. I was very impressed and I'll be sure to return.

  • 4/5 Jill M. 5 months ago on Google
    Had brunch; super cool vibe, great music, very fun cocktails and amazing food. However, hostess kept the front door open which made it very cool for those seated along that side of the stage. Everyone was putting coats on. I would have loved to have enjoyed more cocktails but couldn't wait to wrap it up as it was so cold. Not very cozy given how cozy the vibe is.

  • 5/5 Libby T. 1 year ago on Google
    We came for a Sunday brunch during my sister’s bachelorette weekend and had a blast! I ordered the standard breakfast and the ricotta blintz and it was all delicious. Our servers were so sweet and even brought out a bottle of champagne and a shot for the bride to help us celebrate! The live DJ was perfect for an upbeat brunch. We sat downstairs near the stage and were still able to chat without yelling, perfect volume. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Sierra P. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a gorgeous venue! We didn’t eat when we went, though the drinks were great. We went for a concert (Dessa, for those interested) and I loved how weird and kitschy the whole venue was. The back wall of the stage is made from old radios and stereo systems and is so stunning, the art on the walls is well done and clearly designed to bring joy. The sound was incredible, I was pleased with the quality, and the crowd was pleasantly respectful.

  • 4/5 Michelle 1 year ago on Google
    Live music with a (purely) historic gastro brothel atmosphere. Not the best vegetarian options for brunch. Definitely get their Brussels appetizer - flame. Servers were pretty busy so they were unable to frequent our table. Highly recommend the mezzanine booths! Pictures: Brussels, crunch wrap supreme, the hash (with ribs replaced by avocado, pretty flavorless without the meat).

  • 5/5 jordan e. 7 months ago on Google
    If you're a music enthusiast seeking an unforgettable EDM experience in Denver, look no further than Ophelia's. One of the standout features of Ophelia's is undoubtedly its electric atmosphere and interesting layout. The lowest floor is a dance floor and the top floor is a tastefully appointing dining area and bar. It's easy to stick around this joint for an entire night with great food and friendly patrons. The DJ lineup is consistently top-notch, they feature great local talent and headliners who know how to keep the dance floor alive. Whatever type of music you are into, Ophelia's plays a wide range of genres, ensuring there's something for everyone. The sound system is excellent and your ears won't be hurting. One irritating issue is that the credit card system is really slow, and is something that they should address. Using a mesh wifi network for something as critical as CC payment is a no-no in my books. Drinks are affordable and service has been great! Definitely worth a stop if you are visiting!

  • 5/5 Rhidian O. 6 months ago on Google
    Oh, what a lovely venue. So many awesome choices. They feature vegan, gluten free, and wonderful food for you’re friends attempting to be normal. The drink menu rivals any of the good fine restaurants in Denver, including most of the good speakeasys. Trevor was very attentive and very friendly

  • 2/5 Joshua L. 5 months ago on Google
    Went here for brunch since they were doing a beastie boy special. The food was actually very good. Recommend the Nacho pizza, as it was very tasty. Also had the cruchwrap benedict which was also tasty, the salad that came with it was the best part. Now the reason I won't be returning is the lack of service and the terrible drinks. Had the bloody mary and espresso martini. The mary's skewer had a garlic clove, okra and a grape. It was very unsatisfactory and left much to be desired. The martini was mediocre at best, being heavy on the alcohol does not always mean better. Then the lack of service really sealed the deal on this review. The beastie boy music was fire.

  • 5/5 Regina G. 6 months ago on Google
    Talk about an unexpected gem! We went for the Corook show and were blown away by how incredibly good the food and drinks were. The place is like a mullet, casual upstairs and party downstairs! We got to relax and enjoy the show upstairs while the crowd was having a blast downstairs at the stage.

  • 4/5 Justin F. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place with some infamous history. We decided to check it out while we were waiting for a GABF session. We came in while not much was going on (slow time), no reservations, but it was no problem. We ordered a few different things, including an eggplant dish which I liked but it came out a little cold. The main dish was checken, can't remember the name of it but it was overly crispy and dry, althoug not quite burnt. Didn't really care for it. The pretzel was good. Probably a good place to watch a show and have some decent food, but the food alone was just ok so only giving it 3-4 stars although maybe it's a 4 star kinda place. Ok, I'll go with that but it's really more of a 3.5 stars rounded up.

  • 5/5 Quinn 1 year ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I had our anniversary dinner here. They paid so much attention to detail and made it so special for us. Wished us a happy anniversary when we arrived (put a note in the reservation) and on our way out. Our server was great. Gave us a very funny and unique desert. Love this atmosphere and everything they have to offer. The venue downstairs is really great too. Highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Marz (. 1 year ago on Google
    Ophelia’s has a great atmosphere, friendly service. Live music was amazing. Decor inspired and created by older pulp fiction books. The pinup naughtiness is adds to the playful side of the menu which presents classic dishes. Some dishes like the open BLT are undressed and elevated while others like the strawberry shortcake ice cream pop surprise you with ingredients like goat cheese. This reimagined kid favorite was the star of brunch. It was amazing! Quality and freshness in the ingredients. Cocktails were also very good. The burlesque and Bloody Mary shown. Parking was easy to find when we went during later end of brunch service

  • 5/5 Josefina S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time at brunch. The brunch offering was just what we wanted and the drinks were on point. Our reservation was for a stage level table for 3, but when we arrived that was not available. However, the hostess asked if it was acceptable to seat us in a different area. We agreed and were sat on the top level above the stage which was great! We were able to see the dj and Stranger Things on the projection screen just fine. The table service provided by Goldie was exceptional, thank you! We really enjoyed our Brunching up that hill experience, and would love to come back again for brunch or a show.

  • 4/5 Aaron M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was really good. The server was quiet without much personality. The band was good and the environment is great entertainment. Just don't go there to have a conversation......it is a bar with bands.

  • 5/5 Hannah K. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't wait to see what the remodel looks like. Not sure how they can make it any better. Food and drinks are great. Awesome spot for brunch.

  • 5/5 Lance P. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time to see a concert here. I am impressed with the level of customer care and surprised at the offerings in the menu. Drinks are somewhat pricey though.

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great show sponsored by KUVO Jazz 89.3 showcased Many Colors. A brilliant hip hop inspired jazz jam that kept me enthralled. 🤘


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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