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esp

Bar · $$ · Denver, CO · 4.8 ★ · 590 Google reviews
Updated June 2026
BarWine BarHappy HourLive Music
Quiet noiseChill energyAccessible

About esp

Japanese-inspired listening bar in Santa Fe Arts District with curated vinyl, seasonal cocktails, natural wine, Japanese whiskey & mezcal tastings, and small bites. Price tier: $$.

A 4.8-star Google rating across 590 reviews makes esp one of the better-reviewed bar spots in Golden Triangle. Inside it reads quiet, and most people stay ~65 min. We tend to build Golden Triangle nights around it as a drinks stop.

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Address
1029 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
Price
$$
Vibe
Wine, Cozy, Romantic, Late Night
Hours
Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

The vibe

WineCozyRomanticLate Night

Plan your night around esp

Most people spend ~65 min here. Hit the Town turns a single spot into a full evening — dinner before, drinks after, and a walkable route that ties it together, tuned to your taste.

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