Halo Rooftop Bar

This place is absolutely beautiful. The location and atmosphere is very nice. The server was friendly and attentive. The drinks that we got were absolutely awful though and overpriced. There were people who went to the bar downstairs and brought up better and cheaper drinks. Honestly, I don't blame them. I appreciate everything else though but don't get any of the cocktails. Get a beer or wine instead and you'll be fine.

I recently visited Halo Rooftop and would give it three stars overall. The views are absolutely incredible …easily the highlight of the entire experience. It’s a stunning setting, especially around sunset, and the atmosphere has so much potential for a memorable night out. That said, the food and service didn’t quite live up to the scenery. The menu sounded great on paper, but the dishes were underwhelming. Service was also slower than expected, and the attention to detail just wasn’t there. If you’re going for cocktails and the view, it’s worth checking out. Just don’t go in expecting the food and service to match the wow factor of the rooftop itself.

Perched on top of the elegant Claret Hotel, this rooftop bar is truly a hidden gem. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort, making it an ideal spot for both intimate evenings and celebratory nights out. The view is simply breathtaking, a sweeping panorama that becomes even more magical at sunset. Whether you’re enjoying the city lights or the golden hour glow, the setting alone is worth the visit. The drinks are equally impressive. Each cocktail is crafted with fresh, high quality ingredients, and you can genuinely taste the difference. The menu feels thoughtfully curated, offering both creative signatures and perfectly executed classics. What truly elevates the experience, however, is the top notch service. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, ensuring every guest feels valued from the moment they arrive. An exceptional rooftop experience that I would highly recommend, I’ll definitely be returning.

Gorgeous bar - moody and romantic, and the views! Wow! Loved my delicious cocktail by Bartender Paige. Must try the Spiced Summit Rendezvous!

I was a little nervous to come here for a first date based on some of the negative reviews regarding service & drinks. However, I couldn’t have had a better experience. Service was friendly, attentive without being overbearing and the atmosphere + drinks were great. A little pricey but it felt worth it.

Only reason service and atmosphere is a 4, it's so so busy. Servers are nice, but the place gets so packed it takes a bit to get another drink. That said, drinks are good and does it get any better than that view?! I think honestly though, the food would bring me back. My friend talked me into Mac n cheese balls, and holy cow!!! They might be some of the best I've had!

Great views from roof top bar. Gets very crowded ar night so reservation is recommend. Friendly wait staff. Had cocktails only so not able to rate the food.

The food and all the workers are awesome. The atmosphere is great. But I could not believe that they are serving wine in plastic Stemware! It is an optical illusion because you do not realize it until you touch it and put it to your lips and I can tell you it is shocking. They may as well be serving the wine in Styrofoam cups. There cannot possibly be an explanation that makes this a good thing. If you agree with me, please do your own review and reiterate your opinion. If you disagree with me, I would love to hear another point of view that could possibly explain this.

After a quick dinner at a nearby restaurant, we came here for a few drinks and of course, the much talked about view. Despite the current ratings of less than 4 stars, I somehow was determined that this place would not disappoint. And my hunch was right; it didn't. We did make a reservation ahead of time. Upon arriving, we were asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside to which we said inside (for a mid-October evening, the temperature outside was decent and yet we weren't sure about sitting outside the whole time. We made the right call. Occasionally the cool breeze came in from the side door at the bar (as it was left open; they said once closed it locks so it would inconvenience the people out in the open deck area to leisurely come in) and it felt a bit cold to our liking.) Inside was lively. The beautiful modern-looking lounge was filled with all kinds of chitchat by other guests. Our conversation was sometimes canceled by it where we had to talk into our ears but we certainly didn't mind it. Yes, the ambiance is what you come here for. He got the Juicy Bits IPA and I got the French red blend (Grenache and Cote du Rhone). We browsed the food section in the menu. Some looked interesting but we ended up not ordering anything as even though we ate lightly at the first restaurant we were still quite full from it. Our waiter (young male, I believe his name was Payton) was busting his bottom. When he was at our table taking our order he said he was pretty much the only one who was assisting with the guests in the main indoor area. He occasionally got help from his colleague. It appeared to be an understaffed night. We completely understood. Payton, you were pleasant to us; thank you. We truly enjoyed our drinks. FYI - Juicy Bits IPA is not on tap so even though they poured it into a glass the server couldn't pour everything into it so he brought the can as well (btw, it's a 16oz can.) As much as I enjoyed my bold red wine his IPA stole the spotlight at our table. He is a beer guy and he couldn't help but taking a photo of the can for future purposes/purchase. Juicy Bits is a local craft beer made in Greeley. Quite refreshing beer indeed. Well, we sat in our comfy couch for an extended period of time from 6:30 to 9pm. We both stepped outside to the open deck area for a quick view earlier in our dining experience. And we must say that this is one of the best rooftop restaurants we've been to in the Denver area. We shall be back.

Insane views! This place is everything DTC needed. Light bites and burgers make the perfect combo with one of their signature cocktails. I even loved their zero proof cocktails. Service was attentive and presence was great. First come first serve on the patio but easy to get a table on a Monday night. Reservations for big parties recommend calling after 4pm when they open. I will definitely come back again.

They've done away with their happy hour which, was one of our main reasons for coming here. We now go to other establishments in the area.

It was good views for a rooftop bar. Because it's a small rooftop, there was very limited seating. There was both a retirement party and a pre-wedding reception so 70% of the space felt blocked off. The only available seating was outside with very few chairs. Sarah was our bartender who was so amazing. She really checked in with us and took care of us. We had a nice time. We shared the fries which were not bad with the mozzarella cheese on top. I wish there was more flavor to the plate, but it was nice to munch. Highly recommend you to make reservations otherwise be prepared to stand for long periods.

Cool space, great cocktails. I was a little surprised for the $18 cocktails to be served in plastic ware??

This new rooftop lounge is the tallest in Denver... Halo Rooftop Bar is the new hotspot in town and it's safe to say, we will be regulars here. This vibrant open-air lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, craft cocktails, & gourmet bites. We arrived and were seated in the lounge area by the bar - the space was absolutely gorgeous. Halo staff were exceptional - polished & attentive. Manager & Master Mixologist, Evran had the best recommendations and whipped us up some gorgeous cocktails. Evran & Lauren ensured we had everything we needed while we dined. We started with cocktails. The Tequila Mockingbird was made with espolon blanco tequila, marigold, hibiscus, lime, & soda (to spice it up, it was made with ghost pepper tequila). The ghost pepper brought heat and complexity to this cocktail, and I loved it. The marigold & hibiscus added subtle floral sweetness (also the gorgeous pink color) while the lime & soda added brightness. The Sourpucker Spritz was made with midori, yuzu, umeboshi, pomegranate, prosecco, & soda water. The Sourpucker Spritz was refreshing with a nice balance of tart & sweet. The Jackfruit No-Hito was a zero-proof option made with seedlip, spiced umeboshi, jackfruit, mint, & soda. This non-alcoholic cocktail had a botanical base with notes of spice and citrus. The Brisket Griddle Burger was made with a double patty, lettuce, sweet onion, avocado, & cheese. It was served alongside sage fries and aioli. The double patties were blanketed in melty cheese & the meat had a rich, beefy flavor with a hint of smokiness. The Dungeness Crab Fried Rice was made with cucumber, avocado, mizuna, & cured yolk. The crab fried rice was savory & umami-rich in taste. The Little Gems Wedge Salad was made with double smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish, pickled onion, & wasabi blue cheese dressing. The lettuce was cool and covered in creamy, tangy wasabi blue cheese dressing. The cherry tomatoes added a bright, juicy texture while the bacon brought the crisp bites.

Great ambiance and atmosphere! The patio is busy during happy hour and hard to get a seat, but looks like you can reserve a table! The appetizers and drink menu were great! Look forward to going back

Although the views are spectacular and this seems to be the trendy bar for the area I am always a bit disappointed. Y'all could do a lot more with the music! Also, drinks are a bit pricey and hard to get service, as everyone is clamoring around the front bar. Meanwhile, MOST of the time I've been there, the reserved tables and seats are empty. Why not open these up to people in advance?

We attended their New Year's Even event and it was amazing: probably the best NYE I've ever had. I tried their burger and it was great (I skipped the cheese this time and thought was still awesome). We had a ton of their drinks and they were all very interesting, but the best one was the alcoholic hot chocolate. Inside they had live music/DJ and the environment was great. Outside was even better between all the seating, the fire pits, the champagne toast, and the private drone show. The staff and everyone we met were friendly and answered all of our questions. They even had a few photographers going around that took a bunch of our photos (though I only saw photos from one of them). I highly recommend their NYE event. The only thing that was strange was they had this outdoor room (like a mini greenhouse, but for eating in) that was inaccessible and I heard someone say they were showing it off to rent for private events, but they should have just opened it up to everyone or had people take photos in there or something to advertise it better. The hotel has valet parking, but we parked in the garage immediately across the street for a like $6.

Came for the drinks and stayed for the view! Gorgeous mountain backdrop and a great rooftop ambiance. Drinks were solid, but the crowd and service had a bit of a snooty vibe--which tracks for a Kimpton. Worth a visit for the views alone, but get there early if you want a good spot.

Halo does NOT offer happy hour. Don't let the earlier reviews and pictures of happy hour menus fool you! Our waiter informed us they stopped offering a happy hour menu 7 months ago! We were hoping to get a deal, but at $16 a drink at 5pm on a Wednesday, no thanks! My burger and fries were average. My friend enjoyed her shrimp cocktail. But this place is very overpriced in my opinion. I guess you're just paying for the views.

Lovely rooftop bar. My salad was pretty good. And my bartenders Ethan & Madison were awesome. Patio was fun.

Such a fun, bustling, vibrant bar with great outdoor seating areas and beautiful views. We were there for happy hour and their menu has lots of variety. Our server, Madison, made some suggestions and was helpful. There were a couple of issues with our food - like not getting our salad until after our other food and not getting the aioli for the French fries. But that didn't stop us from enjoying the food, great drinks, and ambiance. The chicken skewers were a little too salty but the pickled green papaya that came with it was delicious. This is a fun place that I look forward to coming back to.

Beautiful rooftop cocktail patio with fun decor, friendly service, lots of lounge and bar seating, creative cocktails, fun bites, and even a happy hour! A great after-works drinks spot addition to the area.

Yes! Finally a proper spot for rooftop cocktails in the south Denver area. Just come here. The food is great, cocktails great, service great, and the view is gorgeous. We had the geisha martini and chicken wings, and all soo yummy! The geisha martini is not sweet, it is perfectly balanced.

AMAZING views. Newly opened but I'm sure it'll be no time before this place blows up in popularity. Unobstructed views of the mountains and also cherry creek reservoir. Great spot for after work drinks, date night, or pre gaming before a concert at fiddlers green. Only had drinks but have heard they also serve food.

Everything needs to improve! Got seated and no water, no server after sitting for 15 minutes. Went and asked for service and still nothing 10 minutes later. We got up and left. Sad situation. Was really forward to it. Customer service is the lifeblood of any business. That's why you exist. Hope they get it fixed!

Great view amazing customer service. I stop here every view in Denver. Ethan make a solid old fashioned.

GREAT setting! Fabulous atmosphere, great service and a STUNNING deck overlooking the city

The Halo Rooftop Bar is an awesome place for Happy Hour. The spacious bright interior is only half the picture. It has a wonderful outdoor deck which has views of the mountains and south Denver. Drinks are fun and reasonably priced. I came with a group of 3 lovely ladies. We shared the sliders, fries, salad and chicken skewers. Definitely a place to go back to.

Came in really excited to check out this beautiful cocktail bar our friends have been raving about and even braved the cold because it was the only night my husband and I could get out of the house. When we got upstairs we were incredibly disappointed to see that they had decided to put on a massive tv for a college football game in what was otherwise a gorgeous cocktail bar. Luckily our bartender Lowell was able to salvage the evening for us and kept our spirits up. The cocktails were great, and Lowell was lovely, but the enormous TV really takes away from how cute this space could be. #denver #cocktails #datenight #cocktailbar

After being seated it was 20/25 minutes before we were acknowledged. After receiving food the wings had NO flavor, the rice was overly salty. Drinks were ok, took awhile to receive drinks when ordered.

Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was very dry and had no flavor, even with the sauce that was supposedly garlic aioli.

Halo rooftop bar is such a great addition to the neighborhood! I've lived around here for over 10 years and have felt like a fun cocktail bar had been desperately missing and therefore was extremely excited for the arrival of halo, which just opened about 2 weeks ago and it's open past 9pm (which is rare for this area). I went for dinner and drinks last week and immediately was pleasantly surprised by the staff who were extremely accommodating to our request to sit outside. I highly recommend the balcony as it has a lovely atmosphere that feels super modern and presents a wonderful view of South Denver. Our waitress was very engaging and helped us complete our order with recommendations. The menu is designed as a tapas/sharable item environment with specific Asian flare to the cocktails and bar foods. The drinks were solid however not the best that I've had considering the geisha martini had a bit of a strange aftertaste (and I wouldn't order it again). The wedge salad was delicious and the perfect shareable size. We also split the burger, pork belly, wings and crab rice. While the crab rice was solid, it was nothing to rave about and the wings had a yummy sauce and neat presentation, but felt a bit too fried. The only dish we really didn't enjoy was the pork belly as it was extremely chewy and not tender while also being a bit too salty. I think we just got a bad piece of meat because our waitress said it was quite a rarity for people to complain about it. The price point is a bit high for Denver, but is worth the view in my opinion. Because Halo is so new, I'm sure over time the establishment can iron out a few of the wrinkles in the food while specializing in certain dishes / adding more to the menu (they didn't have desserts either). I am overjoyed about the arrival of halo and I'm sure to be back soon but maybe just for drinks and a snack for the meantime.

Amazing views you just have to make sure it's not too windy of a day or too hot-if you would like to sit outside! Services amazing, food is good-recommend the wedge! Loads of options when it comes to seating! And a lovely happy hour!

Zero stars! First time in, excited to try it out! Reservation for 7pm. Sat + waited 15 mins without so much as being greeted at our table. Hubby went to find a server. Another 10 mins, still no one came to greet us. We walked. AWFUL, awful service! We won't be back + I'll be telling everyone ab our experience.

The service on the rooftop bar was very poor. The manager was condescending and pretentious. She seemed like she was taking out her miserable life on us. (We saw a review below about her and can confirm The photo they attached is her). The bus boy took multiple drinks that were unfinished off the table without asking. The hostess was terrible & unfriendly. This place needs a whole new staff. Please fire this manager asap.

Halo Rooftop has great food, try the burger and the crack wings, awesome service and great views. It's the place to be in DTC!

Not only is the manager awful, they over charged my card after I left and I had to dispute it with my bank.

Place wasn't even busy but the absolute worst service ever . The bar tenders are extremely slow and not attentive at all. And the wait staff are even worse

The service was outstanding Paige our server was a true professional never had to wait for our cocktails are ice never melted so friendly and had a beautiful smile. I recommend her to be your number one choice.

My wife and I had a nice date night/happy hour at halo and was pleased with the overall experience. The outside area was a little hot in the sun, but we found seating inside with the ac. The happy hour menu was nice with plenty of options and very reasonably priced for an upscale hotel, rooftop lounge/bar. The food was so-so, but they had just opened, and were willing to go back and try more options. Also, they ran out of Salv Blac (my wife's favorite) and the IPA early on a Friday evening, but again, I'm sure they'll work out those kinks. Happy to have more options like this in the area.

Very classy place with a great view! Service from the bartenders was slow but drinks were good . Definitely will visit again!

I went to Halo rooftop bar. I was lucky enough to have as my was outstanding. The ice my drink never melted very well. Taken care of along with my I suggest asking for next time you visit.

Excellent Service, fine wine, and great ambiance with beautiful mountain views. Also, Great happy hour. Next time I go, I will try the food. I highly recommend Halo Rooftop Bar.

What a great new place! First, the ambience was top-notch. Wonderful views! (Umbrellas would mar the views, but it does get hot.) Second, the service was wonderful. From the hostess to the guy who was clearing dishes. He was pretty funny actually. Finally, the food was very good. I have to say, however, that the crab fried rice was way too salty. The happy hour menu was reasonable. The regular menu was a little high. The fried rice was $23 and very small. However, it was only a small splurge. We will definitely be back!

The wall mounted faucets at the bathroom vanities are installed upside down/incorrectly and they hit the countertop when using but that's not why I left a 3 star review. Very limited happy hour food options, none that are actually large enough to share as a table... all of it is overpriced. The 3 stars are for the general ambiance.