"Reservations aren't generally a requirement on the Denver drinking scene, but it’s a good idea if your heart’s set on admiring the view from this Union Station lounge. Located on the mezzanine overlooking the historic Great Hall in one direction and downtown through the towering windows in the other, the posh space exudes silver-screen glamour, with a marble-topped bar surrounded by cream-colored sofas and chairs and a chandelier hanging like a full moon practically within reach. Even the signature creations dotting the list of about 20 cocktails show respect for the classics—no ingredients you’ve never heard of in combinations you can’t fathom, just high-quality booze, house syrups, and fresh juices and herbs. They’re presented beautifully, too, mostly in cut-crystal glasses on silver trays with small ramekins of mixed nuts. This is rarefied air, so come to breathe it with someone special." - Ruth Tobias
