Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTeller's Taproom & Kitchen
Lakewood, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen fields a cocktail program with barrel-aged options and house-infused spirits, backed by a Colorado-heavy draft list and a wine list spanning regions. The non-alcoholic menu is unusually thorough, with dedicated mocktails plus N/A beer and wine. Prices stay friendly, especially during happy hour, making this a place to explore across categories.
- What should I order?
- Start with Teller's Barrel Aged Old Fashioned, Rebel Rye and Luxardo aged in custom oak barrels. For something lighter, the Pimm's Cup mixes strawberry, cucumber, and Rocky Mountain Ginger Beer. Beer drinkers should consider a flight to sample Colorado breweries like Ratio and Ska.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking barrel-aged and house-infused creations, craft beer fans wanting Colorado breweries on draft, and anyone looking for serious non-alcoholic options will find something here. The varied wine list also suits those who prefer a glass of Pinot Noir or Malbec.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Craft cocktails run $10-$14, wine by the glass $8-$15, and bottles $32-$53. Non-alcoholic drinks are $6-$9, with N/A beers around $5-$7. Happy hour brings discounts on martinis, draft beer, and wine.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The barrel-aged Old Fashioned and house-infused spirits give the cocktail menu a distinctive edge, while the beer program leans heavily on Colorado craft breweries. The non-alcoholic selection is unusually broad, spanning mocktails, N/A beer, and sparkling wine.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A craft cocktail menu with signature, seasonal, and barrel-aged options. House-infused spirits and custom oak barrels appear in the Teller's Barrel Aged Old Fashioned. Pimm's Cup and Minty Mule offer lighter, ginger beer-based drinks. Seasonal offerings keep the list dynamic.
Menu strengths
- — House-infused spirits and barrel-aged options add depth to the cocktail program.
- — Range of styles from martinis and spritzers to rye-based Old Fashioneds.
- — Happy hour and late-night specials make cocktails accessible at lower price points.
Standout selections
- — Teller's Barrel Aged Old Fashioned: Rebel Rye, Luxardo, Angostura, aged in custom oak barrels.
- — Pimm's Cup: Pimm's No. 1 with strawberry, cucumber, lemon, and Rocky Mountain Ginger Beer.
- — Jalisco Garden: Suerte Blanco Tequila with grapefruit, jalapeño, cilantro, and salt or tajin rim.
Pricing: $10-$14; happy hour $2 off martinis, late night $3 margaritas
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert wines from international and domestic producers. Glass pours include Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Paso Robles Cabernet. Bottle prices are moderate, with a few premium options like Veuve Clicquot.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection spanning regions from Oregon to Rioja to Mendoza.
- — Reasonable glass and bottle pricing across the list.
- — Happy hour offers $1 off all wine by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Rainstorm Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley at $14/$49.
- — Hess Cabernet Sauvignon Special Cuvée from Paso Robles at $15/$53.
Pricing: $8-$15 glass, $32-$53 bottle; Veuve Clicquot $75 bottle
Beer
An extensive draft list emphasizes Colorado craft breweries like Westbound & Down, Ska, Ratio, and Eddyline. Styles range from hazy IPA to hefeweizen and sour. Beer flights allow sampling, and non-alcoholic options are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Deep lineup of Colorado craft beers on draft.
- — Beer flights encourage exploration across styles and breweries.
- — Happy hour specials on pints and domestic bottles keep costs down.
Standout selections
- — Afterglow Hazy IPA from Ratio Beerworks, Denver.; Mod Project Pink Vapor Stew Sour from Ska Brewing, Durango.
- — Epic Day Double IPA from Eddyline Brewery, Buena Vista.
Pricing: Bottles/cans $4-$10; happy hour $3 PBR/Coors pints, 75¢ off drafts
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section includes lavender and shrub-based drinks, plus non-alcoholic beers and a sparkling white wine. The St Agrestis Phony Negroni offers a bitter, citrusy alternative. This is a thoughtfully built program for designated drivers and abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail list with creative, non-sweet options.; Non-alcoholic beer and wine expand choices beyond soda.
Standout selections
- — No Stress: lavender simple, lemon, soda, cucumber.; St Agrestis Phony Negroni: juniper, citrus, floral, bitter with orange twist.
Pricing: Mocktails $6-$9; N/A beers $5-$7; N/A wine $9
Spirits
Well drinks are $4 during happy hour.; Craft cocktails showcase a variety of base spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails showcase a variety of base spirits.
Standout selections
- — Craft cocktails use a variety of spirits including whiskey, vodka, gin, tequila, and rum.
Pricing: $4 well drinks during happy hour
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