Jordan’s is the new restaurant and watering hole near the University of Denver campus that is quickly becoming accepted as the top bar on among upperclassman, and not only are students flowing here, but also late 20’s early 30’s locals, proving this is not just another college dive.

Walking in you’ll be surprised by the elegant setup  that Jordan’s undertook. Just beyond the entrance there are high cocktail tables. The bar goes along the back wall of the tavern and connects the three semi-enclosed rooms. The East wing feels like a library with its filled bookshelves and wood booths with green vinyl. The West section is more open than the rest and has a platform for once they start housing live musicians.  

Jordan’s is home of one of the best happy hours in Denver, not because of the drink specials, instead, it’s their food. From 4pm - 6pm and 10-midnight, you can get such “tapas” (Spanish style appetizers) as BBQ chicken pizza, calamari or fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, all only $3 for each tapa. But you can’t forget the $1 cheeseburger, which is burger, bun and cheese, being bigger than McDonald’s burger two fill you up and they’re only a buck!

You can see the fire oven where they make all the pizzas through a hole in the wall behind the bar. The flame adds a soothing and romantic ambiance to the rooms.

Calling all DU students: there is finally a bar on campus that you’ll want to go to, not one you just settle for. And it is so inviting and elegant that it’s just the right fit for yuppies in the area to make Jordan’s their regular spot.

2363 E Evans Ave
Denver, CO

Spill has the feel of a knockoff open-air Brooklyn loft, with 20-foot high ceilings, and exposed electrical and heating units, giving it a stripped down look.

The crowd is more youthful than most of Market St., and the dress code seems to be black or dark shirt and jeans. Women wear the same, just tighter shirts and even tighter jeans. The last time MapBuzz was at Spill the bartender was wearing a shirt that said “I <3 Satan.”

The sound system is not the best but they’re aren’t shy about playing it loud. And of course there is a lounge area upstairs if you want to get away from the chaos that’s in the main, downstairs bar.

Spill tries to be the alternative bar even their motto is “A bar for the rest of us.” It’s a good spot for people that don’t want to listen to Journey, but also don’t want techno. While attempting to be different, and pulls in a slightly different crowd than most of LODO, the only aspect that really sets it apart are the nightly specials.  With nights like Monday’s “I’m and entertainer,” where all dancers drink for free.

Spill pulls in large crowds of people on the weekends, with a livelier scene than a lot of LODO bars. But in the end it’s nothing special -  with sub-par seating areas and booths Spill is nothing to go out of your way for.

1410 Market St, denver co

Denver’s newest destination club isn’t in LoDo, it’s not even downtown for that matter. Sugar House is bringing the Denver nightlife scene an alternative to going to the business district, and being surrounded by frat boys and pretentious girls. With an original house party environment, world-class martinis, and over the top parties, this club is sure to he a hit.

Sugar House prides themselves on not only the best cocktails in Denver, but arguably second in the world. After entering in the Denver Vodka Cup and winning all three categories, went to the international competition and took home 2nd.  You’ll notice they are always chopping fresh fruit for the different flavored martinis, and different sugars to complement the cocktails.

There are beds on the main floor that might feel out of place, but once you go upstairs you’ll understand the house party feel they were going for. You can coast from room to room checking out the different social congregations. And the beds are tempurepedic so you can but down a drink tray and it won’t spill. Lodging license soon. You can rent a room, but if they are not rented feel free to hang in one of the many cozy dwelling it feels like prom’s hotel after party all over again.

Sugar House doesn’t want the downtown crowd because they don’t want stuck-up club-goers who are out more for their image than to have fun. “This is a bar,” says owner Scottie Ewing, “for young professionals who are sick of the college scene that’s all over LoDo.”

The themed parties here are already notorious. For Valentine’s Day they turned off all the lights and lit the rooms strictly with candlelight, and placed hundreds of roses all over to fill the venue with a fresh flower scent.

In the upcoming Fridays Sugar House welcomes DJ Bedz, who will be not only performing but also spinning a remote broadcast for One FM. He will be doing that for the next 5 weeks. For the next 10 Fridays they will be giving away airfare for two to Mexico, Las Vegas, and Jamaica.

Sugar House is a promising venue with exquisite martinis and unique beds and multi-room setup. The location makes it a destination spot with no other clubs around, so you can’t just hop from spot to spot. However, their inexpensive room –not table- rentals come with no tab minimum, and are great for throwing parties.

www.sugarhouselounge.com

1395 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 777-9900