Cristina C.
Yelp
This spot has the coolest bar ambiance in Boulder whether you choose the outdoor seating area with clear views of the Flatirons, or the dimly-lit Roxanne-esque lounge. There's lots of different seating configurations so you can cozy up to your lover in a private corner or round up friends for a party party party.
The craft cocktails are ALL fantastic although the Birds and the Bees and The Mademoiselle are standouts. The Sazerac is classic and epitomized here with all the swank and class that should forever accompany any Sazerac. Say that fast three times. I dare you.
The staff here are super attentive and whip-smart. They recognize you even after one visit, and they'll know what you're drinking and offer suggestions if you want to mix it up. I don't know how they do it, but I tried cocktails that contain ingredients that I did not think I liked...but somehow they perform their magical alcohol alchemy here and magically * POOF! * it is the best damn cocktail you've ever tasted. Or, you've been sampling so many that they all start to taste magical? Whatever -- the net result is the same: awesome cocktails.
Noteworthy is their Happy Hour because it runs from 5-8 pm, Monday through Friday. So, long after other happy hours have ended, you've got a great excuse to pop into this awesome spot at the west end of Pearl (just one block off Pearl, on Walnut) before heading onto dinner or whatever groovy plans you're onto next.
If you're more of a beer or wine lover, there's still a few nice options - and thankfully not the same old pours as other spots. I'd skip the happy hour white, though. If you're choosing between the happy hour wines, go for the rose. It's crisp, clean with little fruit up front.
Magical alcohol alchemy - that's the bottom line. And an awesome backdrop. It's a perfect representation of Boulder's best.