Denver is known for its booming bar scene, creative mixologists, and craft cocktail culture. If you’re looking for a cocktail tour that captures the spirit of the city, you’ll find two options: the Denver Cocktails Tour by Delicious Denver Food Tours and the Denver Cocktail Tour by Intrepid Urban Adventures. But these two experiences aren’t nearly the same — and if you’re after something truly local and unforgettable, we think our tour is the clear choice.
🌟 Locally Owned vs. Globally Scripted
We’re proudly Denver-based, with deep relationships in the local bar and restaurant scene. Every cocktail on our tour is thoughtfully chosen to showcase the creativity of local mixologists and the unique stories of each venue.
Urban Adventures is a global tour company with a scripted format used in cities across the world. Their cocktail tours often follow the same structure everywhere: a pre-prohibition drink, a prohibition-era cocktail, and a modern drink — often regardless of the venue or city. That means you’re not getting a taste of Denver — you’re getting a taste of their formula.
🍹 Our Drinks Tell Denver’s Story
Our cocktail tour isn’t just about the drinks — it’s about the neighborhoods, the bartenders, and the culture behind every pour. We visit local Denver restaurants and bars that we know and love.
With Urban Adventures, the drinks are decided by format, not by city. The bars are often chosen based on who can take the group that day, not who’s creating the best cocktails in town. You might get a drink from a great bar… or you might not.
🏨 Consistent, Curated Stops
Delicious Denver’s Cocktails Tour has set partners we work with weekly — places like premier cocktail bars and Michelin recognized restaurants.
Urban Adventures? Their stops change depending on availability, which means no guarantees on what you’ll get or where you’ll go. It’s a cookie-cutter approach that often feels generic.
💸 Transparent Value, No Surprises
Our tour includes three full cocktails, two food pairings, and an experienced local guide. Everything is included in one straightforward price.
Urban Adventures’ pricing can vary by city, and because of their third-party structure, what’s included isn’t always clear. You’re often paying for the framework of a cocktail tour — not necessarily a quality, location-driven experience.
🏆 Guest Experience & Reputation
We have a 5-star rating on Google and Viator, with glowing reviews that praise the drinks, the atmosphere, and the hospitality. Our guides are bartenders, chefs, and passionate locals who know Denver inside and out.
Urban Adventures operates in dozens of cities. Their Denver tour is just one of many, and the guest experience can vary dramatically depending on the day, guide, and group size.
📊 Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Delicious Denver Cocktails Tour | Urban Adventures Cocktail Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Locally Owned & Operated | ✅ Yes — Denver-based and curated | ❌ No — Global format used in all cities |
| Fixed Bar Partners | ✅ Yes — hand-picked and consistent | ❌ No — depends who can take them |
| Cocktail Focus | ✅ Local bars, local drinks, local stories | ❌ Pre-set drink eras, not Denver-specific |
| Food Pairings Included | ✅ Yes — 2 appetizers | ❌ Varies |
| Pricing Transparency | ✅ All-inclusive | ❌ Inconsistent |
| Storytelling & Culture | ✅ Rooted in Denver history | ❌ Generic cocktail script |
| Review Quality | ⭐ 5-star average | ⭐ Mixed, varies by city |
🥂 Final Round
When you’re sipping cocktails in Denver, you deserve more than a recycled script from another city. Our Denver Cocktails Tour is built from the ground up — by locals, for locals and visitors who want to drink like one.
If you’re looking for flavor, storytelling, and hospitality that could only happen in Denver — book with us.