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Ay Papi

Cherry Creek · Latin American

248 Detroit Street, Denver, CO, 80206Directions
4.1★★★★★★★★★★212 reviews

People say this cocktail bar serves up delicious rum-based cocktails, painkillers, and espresso martinis, and they praise the lively music and beachy atmosphere. They also highlight the friendly and attentive service, and many appreciate the molecular mixology techniques used to craft the cocktails. Some reviews mention the drinks can be overpriced.

Latin American cocktails with 2,538 Blackbird check-ins.

Ay Papi is a $ Latin American restaurant in Cherry Creek, Denver. It has logged 3,037 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
aypapidenver.com

The experience

Vibrant, energetic bar drawing inspiration from Cuba and Latin culture for its cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Ay Papi is a $$ Latin American spot with a clear pull toward the bar: the highlighted Google reviews praise the drinks, the music, the staff energy, and especially bartender Sam’s customized cocktails. Its Google profile sits at 4.1 stars from 232 reviews.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Ay Papi has a 4.1 Google rating from 232 reviews.
  • Blackbird records 3,037 all-time on-chain check-ins here.
  • Saturday and Friday are Ay Papi’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise bartender Sam and customized cocktails.
  • One review calls it the “Best cocktail bar in Denver hands down.”
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Ay Papi has logged 3,037 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

  • Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

    Perfectly Classic with White Rum, Lime, Sugar Pro Tip: Ask About Our Daiquiri od the Day!

  • Ay Paloma

    Blanco Tequila, Amburana Aged Cachaça, Citrus, Soda

  • Mojito

    choice of traditional with angostura bitters or... tropical with passion fruit & coconut rum

  • Papi's Old Fashioned

    Papi's Blend of Funky Aged Rums, Honey, Botanicals & Bitters

  • Mai Tai

    Jamaican Rum, Almond Orgeat, Bittersweet Orange, Lime

  • Espresso Martini

    Vodka, Espresso Liqueur, Cold Brew

  • D.T.O

    Classic Daiquiri or Daiquiri of the Day Snackable Sized, Perfect for Toasting & Sharing

    $7.00
  • Two Tropical Flavors Daily

    Pro Tip: Try Them Swirled Together

    $14.00
  • Tropical Tingle

    Herbaceous Botanicals, Guava, Lime, Cinnamon, Soda

    $13.00
  • No'Jito

    Herbaceous Botanicals, Sweet Mint, Lime, Soda

    $13.00
  • Mocha Rose

    Three Spirits Social, Cold Brew, Demerara

    $13.00
  • Best Day Electro-Lime

    Mexican-Style Lager

    $6.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity96
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Flynet check ins

3,037

Neighborhood

Cherry Creek

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№4

of 4 Cherry Creek spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.3× the Cherry Creek median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 4 Cherry Creek spots.

Last 30 days

96 check ins

−35% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday1:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Inside Ay Papi

The experience

Vibrant, energetic bar drawing inspiration from Cuba and Latin culture for its cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.1

212 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Guide

Inside Ay Papi

The experience

Vibrant, energetic bar drawing inspiration from Cuba and Latin culture for its cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Ay Papi is a $$ Latin American spot with a clear pull toward the bar: the highlighted Google reviews praise the drinks, the music, the staff energy, and especially bartender Sam’s customized cocktails. Its Google profile sits at 4.1 stars from 232 reviews.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.1

212 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

  • Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

    Perfectly Classic with White Rum, Lime, Sugar Pro Tip: Ask About Our Daiquiri od the Day!

  • Ay Paloma

    Blanco Tequila, Amburana Aged Cachaça, Citrus, Soda

  • Mojito

    choice of traditional with angostura bitters or... tropical with passion fruit & coconut rum

  • Papi's Old Fashioned

    Papi's Blend of Funky Aged Rums, Honey, Botanicals & Bitters

  • Mai Tai

    Jamaican Rum, Almond Orgeat, Bittersweet Orange, Lime

  • Espresso Martini

    Vodka, Espresso Liqueur, Cold Brew

  • D.T.O

    Classic Daiquiri or Daiquiri of the Day Snackable Sized, Perfect for Toasting & Sharing

    $7.00
  • Two Tropical Flavors Daily

    Pro Tip: Try Them Swirled Together

    $14.00
  • Tropical Tingle

    Herbaceous Botanicals, Guava, Lime, Cinnamon, Soda

    $13.00
  • No'Jito

    Herbaceous Botanicals, Sweet Mint, Lime, Soda

    $13.00
  • Mocha Rose

    Three Spirits Social, Cold Brew, Demerara

    $13.00
  • Best Day Electro-Lime

    Mexican-Style Lager

    $6.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Ay Papi has a 4.1 Google rating from 232 reviews.
  • Blackbird records 3,037 all-time on-chain check-ins here.
  • Saturday and Friday are Ay Papi’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise bartender Sam and customized cocktails.
  • One review calls it the “Best cocktail bar in Denver hands down.”
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Ay Papi has logged 3,037 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Ay Papi.

  • Bar Amorina

    Cherry Creek

    2MIN WALK160m
  • Forget Me Not

    Cherry Creek

    2MIN WALK161m
  • Toro

    Cherry Creek

    3MIN WALK207m
  • Local Jones

    Cherry Creek

    3MIN WALK253m

FAQ

How popular is Ay Papi?

Ay Papi has logged 3,037 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Ay Papi busiest?

Ay Papi is busiest on Monday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Ay Papi serve?

Ay Papi serves Latin American cuisine.

How expensive is Ay Papi?

Ay Papi is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Ay Papi?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Ay Papi in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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