Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHistorians Ale House
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Historians Ale House pours a cocktail list that runs from the Adderall Spritz—vodka, Aperol, and Red Bull peach—to a Crown Royal and Amaro Montenegro Whisky Business. Prices stay between $12 and $17, and brunch brings $12 bottomless mimosas. A dedicated Zero Proof section covers Stem mocktails and non-alcoholic beers. The bar keeps the classics honest and lets a few oddballs through.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Whisky Business: Crown Royal, Amaro Montenegro, ginger liqueur, lemon, and firewater bitters at $17. The Passionfruit Mule with Tito's and chinola is a solid middle ground. For brunch, the Spicy Bloody Maria uses 21 Seeds cucumber-jalapeño tequila at $11.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like a broad cocktail menu with something for everyone—from a straightforward Old Fashioned to a Red Bull-spiked spritz. The zero-proof options make it easy for non-drinkers to join, and the bottomless mimosa brunch will draw groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $17, with brunch drinks like the Spicy Bloody Maria at $11 and bottomless mimosas at $12 with food purchase. Non-alcoholic beers run $6.50–$8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list balances bar standards with playful mashups, like the Adderall Spritz and a Mezcal Paloma using coconut water and Jarritos grapefruit soda. The Zero Proof section is unusually deep, with three Stem drinks and non-alcoholic IPAs.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad list with creative ingredients like chinola, Aperol, and amaro, plus brunch bottomless mimosas. Standard base spirits keep it grounded, but the range impresses.
Menu strengths
- — Creative combinations like the Adderall Spritz and Whisky Business.
- — Price range is accessible for a full cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Whisky Business: Crown Royal, Amaro Montenegro, ginger liqueur, lemon, firewater bitters ($17)
- — Passionfruit Mule: Tito's, chinola, lime, ginger beer ($13.50)
- — Adderall Spritz: Smirnoff, lime, Aperol, Red Bull peach ($12)
Pricing: $12.00–$17.00
Beer
Offers non-alcoholic craft-style beers from Athletic and Gruvi.; Gruvi Juicy IPA ($8.00); Athletic Mexican Style ($6.50)
Menu strengths
- — Offers non-alcoholic craft-style beers from Athletic and Gruvi.
Standout selections
- — Gruvi Juicy IPA ($8.00); Athletic Mexican Style ($6.50)
Pricing: $6.50–$8.00 for listed beers
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated Zero Proof section with three Stem drinks, non-alcoholic IPAs, and energy drinks. Prices are fair, and the range exceeds most bars' NA offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Zero Proof section with variety.; Includes both mocktails and non-alcoholic beers.
Standout selections
- — Stem Pear ($8.50); Athletic Mexican Style ($6.50)
Pricing: $5.00–$8.50
Spirits
A workmanlike spirits selection: vodka, bourbon, Crown Royal, mezcal, tequila, and brunch additions like Jameson Orange. Nothing exotic, but it covers the bases.
Menu strengths
- — Brunch spirits like 21 Seeds tequila add variety.
Standout selections
- — Mezcal Paloma: Union mezcal, coconut water, lime, Jarritos grapefruit soda
- — Spicy Bloody Maria: 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila ($11)
Pricing: Cocktails range $12–$17; brunch spirits vary
How it sits with the food
Pair the Whisky Business's amaro and ginger with hearty bar food—think burgers or wings. The Spicy Bloody Maria's jalapeño kick suits eggs or a Bloody Mary brunch spread. The Passionfruit Mule's tartness would cut through fried appetizers.
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