Great service with a cool vibe! I love speakeasy joints and this place did not disappoint.
Awesome speak easy atmosphere and tasty oysters on the half shell!! Love that it's low key and a hidden gem.
This was our first time visiting Denson Liquor Bar and we had such a great experience!
The service was fantastic and the staff was so nice!
Highly recommend trying the Figaro and Lono's Totem cocktails, and the grilled cheese!
Very cozy bar experience. Loved the art deco inspiration. Staff was friendly and attentive. Really lovely Aperol Spritz. Great cocktails though the foam on my alpinist cocktail had a stiffness and gelatinous quality I didn't love-- thinking maybe it was something with the gun. Would definitely visit again.
This hidden speakeasy is a gem. It's tucked away underneath all the city high rises. The space is moody with dark wood, dim lights, and quiet company. The drinks are made to perfection. Solid whiskey selection and tasty mixed whiskey drinks. We had a few bites to eat, and they perfectly complimented our drinks. The space is small, so make reservations or pick a week night. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Saminda Wijegunawardena
+5
Spectacular speakeasy with creative, well crafted cocktails, all nestled below the bustle of the city streets.
We ended up here randomly after a show let out at the arena while we waited for Ubers to become available and were pleasantly surprised. Hosts and servers were friendly and on point, and the cocktail menu did not disappoint.
I sampled both the Sakura’s Tale (Bourbon, Cherry Herring, Montenegro, Orange Flower Water, lemon, honey)
and the Pawpaw Cabana (Cotton & Reed Mellow Gold Rum, papaya, lemongrass, Velvet Falernum, lemon).
The Sakura Tale has a nice blend of the oaky bourbon with sweet cherry brandy, with some floral bursts to round it.
The Pawpaw has a nice mellow rum as a base, offset with rich papaya flavor, but well balanced with a bright finish.
Looking forward to returning here to try more creations.
Everything you could want in a speakeasy! Cool downstairs entrance, nice and dark, intimate, beautiful tile and great colors inside. Loved the descriptions of the drinks, read like a an excerpt from a perfectly eerie book of poetry. Food was good, not over the top shelf, but tasty esp for a bar. My drink was complex, unique and delicious. One tip: don’t go with a large group, the seating is very tight!
Perfect spot for a date and drink. Drinks are really good and reasonably priced for that part of the city. We haven’t try the food but we will definitely be back there!
Good drinks, decently priced, great catch up place for work during office hours and law night for socials
This was the first time going to Denson and I was not disappointed. The host and staff they have is very attentive. It was a little hard to find so word of advise, just talk the stairs down. We didn’t try to much for the food menu but we were told that the deviled eggs are the what there know for. They were on point. I don’t have deviled eggs often but they were great. The vibe was cool. There were a lot of people but it felt very private.
Great speakeasy right in the perfect downtown location- but not too obvious. We didn’t make reservations but the easily accommodated us at the bar. Bartender was attentive, skilled at his craft and quick. Enjoyable stop for small bite of food and delicious cocktails. Looking forward to a return visit.
I came to the restaurant on a whim. I asked a friend from NY to meet at the restaurant. The space was sexy and intimate. Whitney the host was very inviting and professional. She even told us of other things in the city to do to enjoy our evening. We had a great experience.
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