Jimmy D.
Yelp
Perfect way to end our night! We had a not-so-great dinner experience nearby and just wanted a place to kick back for a drink and B&GC did not disappoint! Finding the place was... interesting. On a summer night, it would have been fun but with the wind and the cold, you just wanna figure it out. I guess that can be kept in mind, but it's not a major deterrent just dress warm if you need to.
We did have to wait a bit at the door, but we ran into some other folks going into the place and had some really pleasant conversation that distracted us from the cold. Once the host greeted us, he informed us that last seating was at 8:30 (we were 45 min beyond this) and we knew we had no reservation but, after talking with the crew they were able to accommodate us. I'll just say that was pretty amazing in itself, we were grateful and excited before we could even get into the door at this point as walk-ups.
Once you traverse down the stairs and through some industrial stuff: fenced off valves and switches and things that control who knows what, you find yourself in a cozy little space with soft lighting reflecting off the walls, leather and brass furnishings. Something reminiscent of Old Hollywood, paying homage to art deco but honestly it feels like going into another world. Lighting is dark, but not so dim you can't see anything at all. All of the details bring a sense of warmth and they really highlight the magnificent bar. Unlike any other place you'd see in Denver, that's for sure.
We just stayed for a drink each as they were closing soon, but the food menu looked really good and the prices were very fair. Same could be said for the cocktails: $15-18 for a cocktail is pretty standard in Denver but these were REALLY good. You could always taste the spirits, but neither of our drinks were too alcohol-forward like many of the places around Denver. The Lover's Quarrel was delicious: the strawberry wedged on the rim gave your nose a little something to take in every time you took a sip and it complimented the drink so well. Just really nice
This place offers great atmosphere, great service, and their product is actually good too! So rare to find all three of these things in places around Denver but B&GC is a gem and well worth your time. Can't wait to go back! Just don't get lost on the way out