Retrograde
7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Retrograde is a space-themed speakeasy that several commenters recommend; one describes velvet-lined rooms and adventurous cocktails, and a couple say it has improved lately after a menu rework. A couple say it is very loud, and one also finds it pricey.
Address
Retrograde, 530 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
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/ValorVixen in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Describes a velvet-lined, space-themed speakeasy with adventurous cocktails, including a savory leek-infused martini.
- Recommendsu/No-Subject-5232 in r/denverfood · May 2025
Recommends Retrograde emphatically, saying to go whatever the circumstances.
- Recommendsu/New-Establishment768 in r/denverfood · Sep 2024
Much better lately with a new bar director and a good current menu.
- Caveatu/lphsranger17 in r/Denver · Sep 2024ambience
Identifies the place asked about as Retrograde and says it is too loud and pricey.
- Recommendsu/spdqbr in r/denverfood · Jun 2026taste
Had a milk punch made with bourbon here years ago and has been searching for something similar since.
- Recommendsu/nonillogical in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Says they enjoyed this place, while noting quality and vibe vary across the list.
- Recommendsu/Eveningwisteria1 in r/denverfood · Sep 2024ambience
Menu rework improved the vibe recently.
- Caveatu/zertoman in r/Denver · Sep 2024ambience
Agrees with the earlier point that the place is very loud.
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- Recommendsu/ruleofmurph in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Gives a one-word recommendation naming Retrograde.
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