Best Denver Bar Crawls — Our Top 4

1.Small-Group Cocktail Tour in Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $99Our pick

Start at Denver Union Station at 4:00 pm for a 2.5-hour walking tour through LoDo and Larimer Square. Guides Patrick and Kristina pair three included cocktails with stories from Denver’s pre-Prohibition, Prohibition, and post-Prohibition eras. Expect a small group of no more than 12, with drinks but no meal.

“Great time with Patrick!! Knowledgeable easy going. We learned so much about CO and the prohibition and bootlegging.”

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2.Denver Cocktails Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95Best value

Spend about two hours sampling cocktails and small bites around Union Station, the Oxford Hotel, Dairy Block, and Poka Lola Social Club. Guides such as Barry and Rob add Denver history and local dining tips. The tour costs $95, includes three drinking stops, and offers vegetarian tastings and mocktails by request.

“What a fun time and great way to spend the few hours we had in Denver. We got to learn a little bit about the city and sample some delicious drinks. We had a blast! Our guide even took some great pictures of us!”

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3.Private Nightlife Tour in Denver: Culture, History, and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Start at Union Station with a local guide, then walk about one mile through LoDo and Larimer Square. Along the way, try three handcrafted cocktails, learn how alcohol shaped Denver, and visit bars you may not find on your own. The private English-language tour begins at 4 p.m. and suits only those age 21 and older.

“I was after a fun tour during the afternoon for when my friend visited me during a work trip in the city. This delivered as it was interesting to explore Lower Downtown, visit some hidden bars and find out about the cities history whilst drinking some cocktails. The guide was fantastic, she was fun as well as knowledgeable, and provided some great recommendations for other places to eat and drink once the tour had finished.”

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4.Private Denver: Discover Cocktail Culture and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $418

Meet your English-speaking guide at Union Station for a 2.5-hour private walk through LoDo and Larimer Square. You’ll learn how Prohibition shaped Denver’s drinking culture, visit historic bars and modern speakeasy-style spots, and sample three handcrafted cocktails. Guide Patrick has earned praise for making the history interactive, though drinks beyond the included three cost extra.

“It was amazing. The tour guide Patrick was fun and knowledgeable. He made the tour interactive while sharing historical facts. I would highly recommend this tour to others.”

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