Denver's top speakeasy looks like an old Western bookstore, but ask for a seat and the cashier pushes a wall of books and leads you deeper into the era. Polished wood, gleaming brass features, antique lamps, tin ceilings and mixologists in aprons await. Cocktails are creative and artfully prepared – almost too beautiful to drink. Almost.
This is a small place, so reservations are a must. If you're wait-listed, warm up with a drink around the corner at Recess, a small bar with a massive deck.