Union Lodge No.1
Cocktail bar · Central Business District ·
Craft cocktails served with theatrical flair in a glam setting
Craft cocktails served with theatrical flair in a glam setting
"At this pre-Prohibition–themed downtown destination, the bartenders really commit to the bit, putting on a heck of a show as they whip up such classics as sherry cobblers, brandy crustas, and mint juleps as well as contemporary creations like the Awesome-O 3000 with cinnamon toast–spiced rum, aged cachaça, orange, and condensed and coconut milks. Every last one is a banger, but it’s the signature gin fizz that mesmerizes connoisseurs and Instagrammers alike." - Ruth Tobias
"A pre-Prohibition–inspired cocktail lounge in the CBD known for classic, meticulously executed cocktails and a period-appropriate ambiance." - Ruth Tobias
"“Classy” and “classic”: the two words that best describe this pre-prohibition style bar in downtown Denver. Stay for the Wrath of Ragnar, a cocktail by Nicole Laurita that features duck fat-washed Highland Park 12 Year Old with orange liqueur, Manzanilla sherry, and poultry herb-infused Pineau des Charentes, a French aperitif. Those ingredients aren’t commonly combined together, yet here they sing in wild harmony for a smoky, citrus-tinged drink." - Vox Creative
"Union Lodge is a barroom through and through—snug and simply decorated, with wood floors and wood furnishings, a black banquette near the window, and a few flickering candles. The American flag on the old brick wall dates back to the late 19th century—sometime after Colorado joined the Union and before the Dakotas did—and this downtown lair honors that history with its focus on pre-Prohibition cocktails—juleps, knickerbockers and cobblers. And do not miss an opportunity to order a gin fizz." - Ruth Tobias
"A clandestine, late-19th-century–inspired watering hole a block off the 16th Street Mall that channels classic American bar traditions; it’s known for handcrafted cocktails such as Tom Collinses and gin fizzes and for celebrating the creativity of the bartender in a speakeasy-like atmosphere." - Gigi Sukin