ESP Hi-Fi, Santa Fe
15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who weigh in recommend ESP Hi-Fi, which several describe as a listening bar, and a few praise the drinks. A couple of people find it too dark to read in and several find it loud. One had poor cocktails on a single visit, one says the drinks are creative but do not always land, and one finds it a bit pretentious with cocktails batched ahead.
Address
esp, 1029 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Listening bar
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Sun_Sprout in r/Denver · Jan 2024
Suggests this spot in answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/FUNKYOSELF in r/denverfood · May 2025
Briefly singles out ESP hifi as an especially good option, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/efowl in r/Denver · Mar 2024ambience
Calls it a listening bar that feels made for introverts, with great vibes.
- Mixedu/FeralChapstick in r/Denver · Jan 2024ambience
Loves the place but finds the lighting too dim for reading after dark.
- Caveatu/interpellation in r/Denver · Mar 2024ambience
Says the music is quiet but the crowd is loud, which doesn't suit a listening bar.
- Recommendsu/ASpaceSquid in r/denverfood · Nov 2025taste
Praises its beer, cocktails and wine; hasn't seen kids there and unsure, but believes dogs aren't allowed.
- Mixedu/Chewbile in r/denverfood · May 2025
Endorses it for a unique vibe and cool DJ-played music, but says drinks may be too high-brow for newcomers.
- Mixedu/gisellery in r/denverfood · May 2025ambience
Says the loudness comes from it being a listening bar, but suggests they'd take a birthday record request.
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- Recommendsu/AxiomaticJS in r/Denver · Oct 2024ambience
Suggests it for a calmer, more relaxed night out.
- Mixedu/JoaoCoochinho in r/denverfood · Sep 2024ambience
Finds it dark and loud for reading, but still calls it a favorite bar.
- Recommendsu/Singer_Select in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Goes there often to read and drink, including date nights, and sees it as a good fit.
- Recommendsu/ogplaya25 in r/denverfood · Nov 2025taste
Calls it an excellent cocktail bar rather than a brewery, and a good pick for a group.
- Mixedu/TheTinySpark in r/denverfood · May 2025ambience
Loves the bar but finds it too loud, wishing the sound system were turned down a bit.
- Recommendsu/SufficientSinger6645 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Enthusiastically endorses ESP as excellent.
- Recommendsu/axe_murdererer in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Recently went and found the drinks solid.
- Recommendsu/atlasofreality in r/denverfood · Sep 2024ambience
Votes for it as a relaxed place to chill and listen to music; enjoyed a solo visit.
- Recommendsu/Istik56 in r/denverfood · Apr 2024
Lists Esp among pretty cool spots.
- Caveatu/DustyDragonBalz in r/denverfood · May 2025taste
Finds the bar a little pretentious and dislikes cocktails that are batched in advance.
- Mixedu/iamagainstit in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Says drinks don't always land but are creative, calling the place a very cool venue.
- Recommendsu/heyramona1 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024ambience
Lists it among spots with a nice atmosphere for this kind of outing.
- Mixedu/trollszn in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Says the vibe fits well, but points to a limitation, with some uncertainty.
- Mixedu/StealYourHotspur in r/denverfood · Apr 2024taste
Had very poor cocktails on one visit but loves the spot and now sticks to beer, wine or tea.
- Recommendsu/Puzzleheaded-Twist14 in r/Denver · Jan 2024
Suggests this spot as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/ChazLynnn in r/Denver · Jan 2024
Suggests this spot as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/EdithOlana in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Suggests this place in reply to the question.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.