In-Depth Review of the Populus Hotel in Denver - AFAR

"A rooftop, canopy‑inspired restaurant and bar offering indoor and outdoor seating with city views and a foliage‑covered patio. The menu leans toward social, tapas‑style plates and many items are cooked on skewers over live fire; highlights include a bison and venison skewer seasoned with smoky pine needles and juniper glaze, and Colorado beef prepared with fried rosemary and sunchoke crunch, often paired with sides like roasted beets with ricotta and smoked‑butter sweet potatoes. Cocktails are strongly recommended—especially a mezcal‑based old‑fashioned that pairs well with fire‑licked proteins—while a nonalcoholic Earl Grey spritz serves as a refreshing palate cleanser." - Bailey Berg