The Bitter Bar

World famous cocktails, refined small plates, and simply perfected desserts right here in Boulder.

9 / 10
225
ratings
  • Phone

    (303) 442-3050

  • Website

    thebitterbar.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

835 Walnut St (btwn 8th & 9th) Boulder , CO 80302 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 69


Keywords:

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Wallflower Luehmann

So worth the trip! We were foiled the first time by a private party, but were rewarded the second time with a fabulous meal and fun, interesting drinks.

Krista C

Off the main drag, awesome cocktails and great service. Reminds me of one of my favorite places from my college town . Get the Looking Glass.

Grace Boyle

My favorite drink is their Blue Velvet - 42Below vodka , fresh lemon , orgeat, creme de violette and fresh lavender . If its not on menu, order it, they can make it for you. Boulder's best cocktail bar .

Cobey Flynn

Good cocktails , nice bartenders , yummy balls! Get a sample of the bronuts donuts : Chocolate Salty Balls and S'more Balls were our crew's favorite.

Bill Flinchbaugh

Cocktails , whiskey flights, Happy Hour , atmosphere. Beer selection could use some work. Draught faucets are for cocktails .

Erin G

All of the cocktails are incredible, especially the gin varieties.

Craig

Very knowledgeable wait staff . Ask them to help with your drink selection. I ended up with 2 drinks off of the menu that were outstanding!

Jeff Stephens

Great music and atmosphere. Drinks are fantastic.

Dan Leo

Manhattan is the best I’ve ever had by far

Mike Gross

nice absinthe selection & ridiculously knowledgable staff . Boulder's best bar for sophisticated imbibing without gettin' gussied-up.

Stefan D.

Cozy atmosphere and good drinks. One of my favorites in Boulder.

Taylor

Sazerac . A cocktail that so few places outside of New Orleans do well . Bitter Bar does it well . Recommended.

Trevor Larson

Service is great, food is great, drinks are amazing

shelley pierce

even better cocktails now that they ditched the restaurant and went full bar mode

Nora Chang

Very nice drinks and ambiance. Bit expensive .

Tundra Restaurant Supply

Tell the mixologists what flavors you like and they'll fix you up something tasty!

Janna H.

Cocktails on tap are always a great place to start.

Monika Kunz

A nice happy hour . Have always had fab service there.

Anthony Popeo

Super nice staff , amazing cocktails .

Adam R

All the cocktails are top notch, cheese plate is epic

Lyndie Raymond

The best Moscow mule . They'll hold your ID though so you don't steal the fancy cup

D.j. Ricard

Green Devil is a great cocktail ...Absinthe , Patron, Lemonchello, Cucumber , and Thai Basil ! Rockin!

Tom Feldhusen

It's no longer on the drink menu but ask for a "kiss the sky" it is one of the best gin cocktails ever.

Justin Macauley

The beer and a shot of whiskey is a great deal and delicious!

Suzanne Frew

Blue Velvet is to die for! Hint: iPhone helpful for the flashlight app.

Mark Taylor

Fantastic mixed drinks

Chris Nauda

Lobby bar atmosphere and prices. Great drinks and apps.

Dave

Fantastic happy hour

Christian Macy

Angel's Envy with a big ice cube and those amazing cherries .

Sonja

Best cocktails in Boulder!

Joel Longtine

amazing cocktails . have one of their bartenders make you something. it'll take a little while, but it will be totally worth it.

Boulder Bars

Order a 'Just Dan' from the black book . It's a martini with pomegranate and muddled blackberries. Awesome!

Dave

They no longer have a kitchen, but the drinks are legit.

Rob Johnson

skip the food, go for the cocktails . ask mark or matt to introduce you to their masterpieces: vieux carre, manhattan , bijou no. 2...

Costi Teleman

try to get a seat with the lights on... unless you have a flashlight :)

Jessica

All the cocktails !

Romke de Haan

Mexican firing squad is the ish. Order it.

Denver Westword

Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Contemporary Cocktail !

Beth Miller

Mmmmmm! Just ate the fried Brussels sprout leaves , seared tuna & fishcakes . Yummmm! Thx Deb for the recc.... & good to finally meet you!

Tony S

Blue Velvet and Brussels Sprouts

Joseph Klida

Best Gin selection in town .

Julie Bennett

say hi to james at the bitter bar, have a "happy" happy hour cocktail and try the crispy kale !!!!

Eric Lamb

You'll need tall boys on the menu. PRB proper.

Drew Frey

Order the Hokkaido Highball

Pedro Sorrentino

Try the old tom collins greatest gin drink ever. Fact.

Bruce Wyman

Ask Mark Stoddard about the different kinds of Absinthe available at The Bitter Bar

Richard Grote

Enter from the alley for the Bitter Bar after Happy Noodle closes. Try a sazerac .

Teghan Tracy

The ramen noodle dish is always the bomb.

Alex Kehr

I recommend alcohol !

Ryan B

Award winning bar tender in this place. Spot on.

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