Run For The Roses - Denver, Colorado

Michael R.

I had an amazing experience at Run for the Roses, a fantastic speakeasy-style bar in Denver. The place exudes a secretive, old-school charm with its low-key and chill vibe—which is just the kind of atmosphere I love.

Getting there is part of the allure: you follow a trail of roses to an elevator that takes you underground. Around the corner, you’ll find a gated check-in counter (I’ve already said too much!). Once inside, you’re greeted by a stunning room full of character and a nicely designed bar.
The service was great. Their ordering system is fun and unique—you can stick to the menu or get creative with their card-based menu, where drinks are themed around different cards. Of course, I tried their Old Fashioned, and it was wonderful —definitely worth a second round (which I did have). I also had another cocktail (can’t quite recall the name), but it was equally delightful.

On the food side, I sampled their deviled eggs, which were delicious and filling. They’re great to share with a friend unless you’re really into deviled eggs!

Overall, the drinks were amazing, and the food made for a perfect complement. If I find myself in Denver again, I will absolutely return to this gem of a speakeasy. I highly recommend checking out Run for the Roses if you’re in the area—you won’t be disappointed!

Layla B.

Loved the atmosphere of this place and the wait wasn’t too long to get in (about 15 minutes). Service was slow though, it took a while for them to take our drink orders. For the price of our drinks (around $22 each) the cocktails were just okay, not that amazing. We also almost got charged an extra $22 for a drink we did not even order. Overall, I think it’s a fun place to visit for the vibes but I probably would not come back a second time. (They also have a mandatory 22% service charge, which is fine, just letting people know if they are planning on visiting)

Raj S.

Exploring Denver's bar scene led me to Run for the Roses, and it was quite the hidden gem! Tucked underground like a speakeasy, the atmosphere immediately sets a unique tone. What really stood out to me was that this bar doesn't have a traditional bar back, which is pretty uncommon and adds to its charm. Every cocktail my friend and I tried was expertly crafted—no misses here. If you're looking for a place with a cool vibe and great drinks, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

Madison S.

Great experience coming to this bar - the bartenders are very friendly and the service is quick. The prices are typical for Denver's bar scene and they have an automatic 22% service charge on all tabs. Unique cocktails and plenty of options to choose from! We also had the deviled eggs - perfectly seasoned and the presentation was fabulous.

Antwan D.

intimate, stylish atmosphere and great vibes make it a great place for a date night. Its a good place to try craft cocktails, and the menu is a deck of cards, with each card representing a drink.

Tykee J.

3rd time here and still amazed. Could go a Half Dozen more times at least. Cloud Nine atmosphere throughout. The polite staff were the Stars of the show especially when I forgot the bathroom code. Great place to relax after an escape room.

Lindsay W.

This spot was so incredible! Starting with check in, the host was amazing and made us feel so welcome, we watched him make sure to tell the bartender we were visiting from Chicago and one of us was getting ready to move to Denver which felt so nice. All the bartenders were great! On to selecting the drinks in such a fun and interactive way, which were all delicious. We got the caviar service and deviled eggs as a snack and they were also on point. Thanks for making us feel extra special!

Tam H.

It’s a cool little spot. Little speakeasy vibes with getting to it. Really great vibes and mood for either friends or date night. They have their signature cocktail that start at $15 and some drinks that go up to $70. They have a fun deck of cards with more drinks that you can go through and order.