The Cooper Lounge

"Now here’s a place to put on the ritz. Make a reservation, dress to impress, and prepare to be pampered at Union Station’s mezzanine-level lounge, where polished servers bear seasonal cocktails like the Pomme Demure with brown butter–washed bourbon, apple liqueur, grapefruit, salted maple, and grenadine on silver trays alongside proper hors d’oeuvres such as baked brie and crab cakes with caper aioli — or maybe Champagne and oysters are in order? Regardless, it’s all so civilized." - Ruth Tobias, Josie Sexton, Eater Staff

"A sophisticated cocktail bar located on the mezzanine level of Denver Union Station's Great Hall. Known for its stylish decor and innovative food and drink menu."

"The Cooper Lounge pays homage to the era of chic cocktail lounges. Skilled bartenders serve a collection of perfectly prepared libations and the extensive wine list is certain to please. Situated in the mezzanine of Denver Union Station, the lounge offers inspiring views of vibrant downtown Denver seen through soaring 28 foot high cast-iron windows on one side, and the panorama of the Great Hall on the other."

"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

"[It’s] elegant and transports you to another world outside the bustle of the city." - Sophie Friedman