Union Lodge No. 1
16 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Union Lodge No. 1 as a cocktail bar, and many single out its gin fizz. Several rank it among Denver's best for cocktails. One commenter describes the room as quiet and low-key.
Address
Union Lodge No.1, 1543 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Gin fizz, Cocktails
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/New-Establishment768 in r/denverfood · Sep 2024service
Decent choice with educated bar teams.
- Recommendsu/JollyWaffleman in r/denverfood · Sep 2024service
Ownership group fosters good nerd culture with passionate people.
- Recommendsu/bonzai76 in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Names Union Lodge #1 as their top pick for cocktails.
- Recommendsu/stoptakinmanames in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Calls its Gin Fizz an ultra classic and one of few local places serving one.
- Recommendsu/xConstantGardenerx in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Lists it among favorites, though can't recall the drink names; they were strong.
- Recommendsu/Usual-Language-745 in r/denverfood · May 2025
Calls it Denver's best cocktail bar, praising trained staff who happily make off-menu drinks.
- Recommendsu/1OO_ in r/denverfood · Feb 2025taste
Praises the gin fizz there as a standout drink, replying to the top pick.
- Recommendsu/notsosinglebarrel in r/denverfood · May 2025service
Seconds the pick, praising the team and suggesting you tell them about the occasion.
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- Recommendsu/DarkSideMoon in r/Denver · Jan 2026
Lists it among their haunts that fit this age group.
- Recommendsu/EriksAleES in r/denverfood · May 2025ambience
Endorses the pick as quiet and low-key, with great bartenders who would tailor drinks to your taste.
- Recommendsu/its-wormtime-babey in r/denverfood · Jan 2026taste
Declares this bar's gin fizz the best cocktail around, with no close second.
- Recommendsu/ZCDenver in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Agrees with the top pick and says the spot is very enjoyable all around.
- Recommendsu/dark_shadeaux2187 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Always returns to its gin fizz as a go-to order.
- Recommendsu/PalpitationCool7634 in r/denverfood · Feb 2026taste
After visiting, one patron thinks the bar serves Denver's best cocktails and urges readers to put it on their list.
- Recommendsu/guin-and-tonic in r/denverfood · Jan 2026taste
Strongly urges readers to try this bar's gin fizz.
- Recommendsu/tokage in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Counts this among their favorite places.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.