Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileHudson Hill
Denver, CO · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hudson Hill is a wine bar that doubles as a serious cocktail den. The cocktail list is the main event: seasonal, bartender-crafted, with clarified milks, fat-washed mezcal, and chile-spiked tequila. Natural wines by glass and bottle cover France, Italy, and Austria at fair prices. Beer and zero-proof options round out a program that rewards curiosity.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Blue Berrymore, a clarified vodka cocktail with blueberry, graham cracker, and cream cheese. For mezcal fans, Nina's Safe Word (cacao butter-washed) or Chamoy Minoy. Wine drinkers should try the Lucien Muzard Pinot Noir by the glass. The Super-Domestique shot-and-beer combo is a fitting nightcap.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive, well-executed drinks; natural wine lovers looking for affordable by-the-glass options; late-night bar-goers taking advantage of the daily Late Night Happy Hour; and anyone appreciates a well-made mocktail like Easy Tiger.
- When should I go?
- The weekly feature cocktail at $12 is a good value during happy hour.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $14-$18; wine by the glass $11-$17; beer $5-$9; non-alcoholic drinks $5-$13. Happy hour offers $7 wells, $8 classics, $8 wine, and $4/7 select beer.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine bar with a serious cocktail program, where bartenders create novel seasonal drinks and classics that 'taste better.' The menu includes clarified milks, fat-washed mezcal, and unusual ingredients like horseradish and chive oil. Pair that with natural wine and a shot-and-beer combo, and you have a neighborhood spot with range.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, seasonal cocktail list with technical flair: clarified milks, fat-washed spirits, and house-made cordials.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of styles from clarified milk punches to spicy mezcal numbers.
- — Happy hour pricing makes quality cocktails accessible at $8.
Standout selections
- — Blue Berrymore: vodka, blueberry, vanilla, lemon, graham cracker, clarified cream cheese.
- — Nina's Safe Word: cacao butter-washed mezcal, orange whiskey, Amaro Averna.
- — Chamoy Minoy: tequila, mezcal, ancho and pasilla chile, mango, chamoy.
Pricing: $14-$18; happy hour classics at $8, weekly feature at $12
Wine
Natural wine list with French, Italian, and Austrian selections. By-the-glass offerings are reasonably priced, and the list includes a Loire Sauvignon, Gruner Veltliner, and Burgundy Pinot.
Menu strengths
- — Both by-the-glass and bottle options at accessible price points.
- — Happy hour wine special at $8 per glass.
Standout selections
- — Chais St Laurent Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine Loire 2024.
- — Lucien Muzard Pinot Noir, Burgundy 2023.
- — Weingut Barbara Öhlzelt Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich 2024.
Pricing: $11-$17 per glass, $44-$62 per bottle; happy hour $8/glass
Beer
Compact beer list with local Colorado options and a few imports. Includes a lager, IPAs, and a cider. Happy hour deal on Hamm's and Graft cider adds value.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Colorado breweries like Westbound & Down and Cerebral Brewing.
- — Variety of styles: pilsner, IPA, lager, cider.; Happy hour pricing on select beers.
Standout selections
- — Italian Pilsner by Westbound & Down.
- — Indigo Effect Blue Corn Lager by Cerebral Brewing.
- — Farm Flor Dry Cider by Graft.
Pricing: $5-$9; happy hour select $4/7
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful zero-proof menu with three mocktails, kombucha, sparkling water, and a non-alcoholic beer. Easy Tiger mocktail has positive community mention.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with creative ingredients.; Includes non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Easy Tiger: Thai tea, lime, pineapple, vanilla.
- — Casi Muerto: Aji Amarillo syrup, Seedlip Spice, lemon, olive oil.
- — Non-Alcoholic Mexican Lager by Best Day Brewing.
Pricing: $5-$13
Spirits
No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail program showcases a broad range of spirits, from bourbon to mezcal to gin. The Super-Domestique shot-and-beer combo is a playful offering.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu features diverse spirits including bourbon, mezcal, gin, vodka, rum, tequila.
- — Shot-and-beer combo offers value and novelty.; Happy hour well drinks at $7.
Standout selections
- — Super-Domestique: can of Hamm's Lager with a shot of bourbon or Fernet.
Pricing: Well drinks $7 at happy hour; Super-Domestique $10 (+$4 for bourbon or Fernet)
How it sits with the food
The menu includes grilled cheese, sandwiches, and cheese boards, which pair naturally with the wine list. The Chais St Laurent Sauvignon Blanc or a Barbera d'Alba would complement the cheese-focused offerings.
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