Bar
Unclaimed profileTeller Bar
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A hotel-lobby bar with a serious cocktail card: ten drinks spanning classics like Corpse Reviver #2 and Boulevardier, built on Colorado spirits from Leopold Bros, Stranahan's, and Breckenridge. Wines by the glass run $10–$19, and the beer list leans heavily on local craft. Guests call it a hidden gem, though service has drawn mixed notes.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Corpse Reviver #2 for a gin-forward classic with an absinthe rinse. The Gold Rush Punch showcases Stranahan's Blue Peak in a clarified-milk number. For whiskey, the Boulevardier pairs Breckenridge Bourbon with Leopold Bros Aperitivo and Punt e Mes.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft-cocktail drinkers who appreciate classics and local spirits. Whiskey enthusiasts will find a well-stocked bar, per guest notes. Wine-by-the-glass fans get a compact but varied selection. The hotel-lobby setting suits travelers and downtown visitors.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the bar's historic lobby ambience and music in the echo hall come into play. A pre-dinner drink or nightcap fits the program's classic-cocktail bent.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $14–$18; wines by the glass $10–$19. Beer prices are not listed on the menu, so budget accordingly.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A hotel bar that leans into Colorado's distilling scene—Leopold Bros, Stranahan's, Breckenridge—across a tight classic-and-original cocktail list. The wine list offers a globe-trotting by-the-glass range, and the beer menu is a local craft primer. Guests describe the space as a hidden gem with historic charm.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten craft cocktails blend classics and originals, using local Colorado spirits like Leopold Bros, Stranahan's, and Breckenridge. Ingredients include absinthe, egg white, and clarified milk, showing technique and regional pride.
Menu strengths
- — Classic recipes and original creations; Local Colorado spirits featured prominently
Standout selections
- — Corpse Reviver #2: Leopold Bros Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon, Absinthe Rinse ($16)
- — Gold Rush Punch: Stranahan's Blue Peak Single Malt Whiskey, Creme de Cacao, Dram, Honey, Lemon, Clarified Milk ($18)
- — Boulevardier: Breckenridge Bourbon, Leopold Bros Aperitivo, Punt e Mes ($18)
Pricing: $14–$18 per cocktail
Wine
A compact by-the-glass list covers sparkling, rosé, white, and red, with familiar grapes and regions. Prices are reasonable for a hotel bar, though no bottle list is documented.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection by the glass; Reasonable price range
Standout selections
- — Neonis Prosecco, Friuli, Italy, NV ($11)
- — Raimund Prüf 'Essence' Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2019 ($12)
- — Böen Chardonnay, Coastal California, 2019 ($15)
Pricing: $10–$19 per glass
Beer
A Colorado-focused beer list with local IPAs, stouts, and pale ales, plus domestic and non-alcoholic options. Lacks pricing details but offers a solid regional craft selection.
Standout selections
- — Beer Juicy Freak IPA; Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout
Pricing: Prices not listed
Nonalcoholic
Offers two non-alcoholic beers: Gruvi Golden Ale and Heineken 0.0. No mocktails or other NA cocktails are documented, limiting the program's breadth.
Standout selections
- — Gruvi Golden Ale (NA); Heineken 0.0 (NA)
Pricing: Prices not listed
Spirits
Cocktail menu showcases a range of spirits including gin, rye, bourbon, and single malt.
Menu strengths
- — Well-stocked bar with quality whiskey per guest review
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, but the cocktail list's balance—citrus, bitter, and herbal—would pair with bar snacks or a light meal. The clarified-milk punch and egg-white sours suggest a kitchen that could handle richer bites.
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