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Run For The Roses

LoDo · Cocktail Bar

1801 Blake Street, 10, Denver, CO, 80202Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★340 reviews

Underground cocktails with an old bank-teller-booth entrance and weekend pull.

Run For The Roses is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in LoDo, Denver. It has logged 463 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”
“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”
“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”“cozy atmosphere” · “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere” · “I cannot rate the food” · “It's atmosphere is relaxed” · “food as” · “food as I only”
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Why go

Run For The Roses is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.4 Google rating across 340 reviews, and the praise clusters around atmosphere as much as the drinks. Reviewers describe a relaxed, quieter underground room, cozy vintage decor, and an entrance through an old bank teller’s booth.

Blackbird data shows 463 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days—matching a review note that the room fills quickly on weekends. The cocktail experience gets specific: one reviewer calls out an espresso martini, while another highlights a menu presented as a deck of cards.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

Fast facts

  • Google rating: 4.4 from 340 reviews.
  • Blackbird has recorded 463 all-time on-chain check-ins here.
  • Friday and Saturday are the busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Reviewers describe the entrance as an old bank teller’s booth.
  • One review says the cocktail menu is presented as a deck of cards.
  • A Sunday-night reviewer found it chill and not busy.
editorial/ updated 28d ago

Did you know

Its Blackbird activity peaks on Friday and Saturday, and one reviewer notes that it fills up quickly on weekends.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “cozy atmosphere”×2
  • “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere”
  • “I cannot rate the food”
  • “It's atmosphere is relaxed”
  • “food as”
  • “food as I only”
  • “atmosphere is relaxed”
  • “bar in Denver”
I cannot rate the food, as I only had the seasonal drink, but everything else was five stars. It's atmosphere is relaxed, on the quieter side even with the hustle and bustle of a near full house. I've been to speakeasies all over the States, and this one has to rank up there i…
Mala week ago
Super cute vintage spot to grab a few drinks! Wasn’t busy at all on a Sunday night which was nice. They are always busy. Delicious drinks I got an espresso martini. It was pretty price 48 dollars for 2 drinks but well worth it. Vibes were chill. Will definitely be back
Bee7 months ago
Such a fun and unique cocktail experience! Love that the menu is a deck of cards, my husband and I like to choose a card at random to try new drinks! Fun, cozy atmosphere. It fills up quickly on the weekends!
Sam Schliesmann5 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 28d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Activity147
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Flynet check ins

463

Neighborhood

LoDo

Last 30 days

147 check ins

−28% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
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When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

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Inside Run For The Roses

Review signal

4.4

340 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 28d ago

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Inside Run For The Roses

Why go

Run For The Roses is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.4 Google rating across 340 reviews, and the praise clusters around atmosphere as much as the drinks. Reviewers describe a relaxed, quieter underground room, cozy vintage decor, and an entrance through an old bank teller’s booth.

Blackbird data shows 463 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days—matching a review note that the room fills quickly on weekends. The cocktail experience gets specific: one reviewer calls out an espresso martini, while another highlights a menu presented as a deck of cards.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

Review signal

4.4

340 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 28d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 28d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “cozy atmosphere”×2
  • “drinks Fun cozy atmosphere”
  • “I cannot rate the food”
  • “It's atmosphere is relaxed”
  • “food as”
  • “food as I only”
  • “atmosphere is relaxed”
  • “bar in Denver”
I cannot rate the food, as I only had the seasonal drink, but everything else was five stars. It's atmosphere is relaxed, on the quieter side even with the hustle and bustle of a near full house. I've been to speakeasies all over the States, and this one has to rank up there i…
Mala week ago
Super cute vintage spot to grab a few drinks! Wasn’t busy at all on a Sunday night which was nice. They are always busy. Delicious drinks I got an espresso martini. It was pretty price 48 dollars for 2 drinks but well worth it. Vibes were chill. Will definitely be back
Bee7 months ago
Such a fun and unique cocktail experience! Love that the menu is a deck of cards, my husband and I like to choose a card at random to try new drinks! Fun, cozy atmosphere. It fills up quickly on the weekends!
Sam Schliesmann5 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 28d ago

Fast facts

  • Google rating: 4.4 from 340 reviews.
  • Blackbird has recorded 463 all-time on-chain check-ins here.
  • Friday and Saturday are the busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Reviewers describe the entrance as an old bank teller’s booth.
  • One review says the cocktail menu is presented as a deck of cards.
  • A Sunday-night reviewer found it chill and not busy.
editorial/ updated 28d ago

Did you know

Its Blackbird activity peaks on Friday and Saturday, and one reviewer notes that it fills up quickly on weekends.

editorial/ updated 28d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Run For The Roses?

Run For The Roses has logged 463 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Run For The Roses busiest?

Run For The Roses is busiest on Wednesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Run For The Roses serve?

Run For The Roses serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Run For The Roses?

Run For The Roses is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Run For The Roses?

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

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