Death & Co
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Death & Co

Denver, Colorado

Photo: Billy Nesbitt

The Denver outpost of the legendary New York cocktail bar, and arguably the one with better vibes. The space is moody and multi-roomed — find the back patio in summer or the dim corner booth in winter. The menu is a cocktail education disguised as a night out. Every drink is precise, balanced, and built by people who treat ice as a serious ingredient.

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The menu is long and can overwhelm. Pick a spirit, pick a mood — the bartenders will navigate from there.

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