Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe 9th Door Capitol Hill
Denver, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A Spanish tapas wine bar with a sherry-and-port-centric list that rewards exploration. The menu leans into fortified wines, Spanish coffee cocktails, and a happy hour that makes well cocktails and house wine easy to try. The program is more about breadth of style than vintage depth, but the sherry lineup and sangria give it a clear identity.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight of sherries, moving from Fino to Pedro Ximenez, to gauge the range. For a cocktail, the Spanish Coffee 43 is a signature, and the Carajillo offers a simpler espresso-and-brandy option. During happy hour, the $7 house wine and $7.50 sangria are practical choices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sherry enthusiasts and those curious about Spanish fortified wines will find the most to explore. The happy hour pricing makes it accessible for casual drinkers, and the coffee-based cocktails appeal to those who like dessert-adjacent drinks. The narrow beer and nonalcoholic options may not satisfy those looking for variety beyond wine and coffee.
- When should I go?
- Tapas Tuesday offers food specials all night, which could complement a longer wine session.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Well cocktails are $6.50 during happy hour, house wine $7 per glass, sangria $7.50 per glass or $30 per pitcher, rotating draft beer $7, espresso $4, and El Maestro Sierra brandy $18.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The sherry and port selection is the clear standout, with five sherry styles and two ports listed, plus a Spanish vermouth. This is a focused, fortified-wine-forward program that pairs naturally with Spanish tapas. The Spanish Coffee 43 adds a coffee-liqueur twist to the cocktail list.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact cocktail list with Spanish coffee influences, including Spanish Coffee 43, Carajillo, and Espresso Martini. Community feedback suggests quality is good, but the range is limited.
Menu strengths
- — Spanish-inspired coffee cocktails provide a distinct regional twist.
Standout selections
- — Spanish Coffee 43: Espresso / Licor 43 / Cinnamon / Steamed Milk.
- — Carajillo: Espresso / Spanish Brandy / Cream, hot or on ice.
Pricing: All well cocktails $6.50 during happy hour.
Wine
A sherry-forward wine list with five styles, two ports, and a Spanish vermouth.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive sherry selection covering Fino to Pedro Ximenez.
- — Port and vermouth add to the fortified wine range.
Standout selections
- — Fino Sherry, Amontillado, Oloroso, Cream, Pedro Ximenez.
- — Neipoort Tawny Porto and Van Zellers Ruby Porto.
Pricing: House wine $7 per glass and sangria $7.50 per glass or $30 per pitcher during happy hour.
Beer
Limited beer offering, with only a rotating seasonal draft and Estrella Damm lager mentioned during happy hour. Functional but not a focus.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft and a Spanish lager provide some variety.
Standout selections
- — Rotating Seasonal Draft Beer; Estrella Damm (Lager)
Pricing: Rotating seasonal draft beer $7 during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Coffee-based nonalcoholic options only, including espresso, cappuccino, latte, and americano. No other nonalcoholic beverages are listed.
Pricing: Espresso $4.
Spirits
Spanish brandy is featured, with El Maestro Sierra Solera Reserva listed, and cocktail spirits include Licor 43, Spanish brandy, and others. The standalone spirits list is thin.
Standout selections
- — El Maestro Sierra Brandy Solera Reserva
Pricing: El Maestro Sierra brandy $18.
How it sits with the food
The fortified wines and sangria are likely to complement the savory, garlic-heavy dishes typical of such a venue.
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