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Forest Room 5

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Highland, Denver
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    Whit M.
    "Get a book out of the vending machine and learn something."(3 Tips)
    Vitamin Yi
    "Dress super hipster and you'll have a better time"(7 Tips)
    Leonardo D.
    "Truffle fries + Stranahans Manhattan on the Rocks = Golden"(4 Tips)
    Franco C.
    "Sit at the teepee at night time."(2 Tips)
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  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJanuary 23, 2012
    Third Course: Filet De Brie. The high-end cut is packed with fresh herbs and melted cheese and served over a crostini, which they suggest you wash down with the lime vodka/ ginger beer Moscow Muse Read more
  • Trent G.
    Trent GillaspieSeptember 10, 2013
    Truffle fries and a glass of red wine were perfect on a rainy evening. Ask for Scott at the bar. Fantastic service and certainly coming back again soon.
  • WW St.
    WW St.October 14, 2014
    Forest Room 5's claim to fame is their small plates; the summer menu lists 16 small-plate options. The menu will be changing to the fall offerings around October 20. Read more
  • Denver Westword
    Denver WestwordAugust 13, 2014
    A block west of I-25, near the 15th Street bridge, Forest Room 5 is just hip enough to be cool without being trendy. Read more
  • Stella C.heart icon on user image
    Stella ChayJuly 11, 2016
    This place was the best! The inside kind of smells like an armpit so head outside and enjoy the summer nights in the teepee or near the creek!
  • Denver Westword
    Denver WestwordJuly 23, 2013
    The vending machine is restocked twice a week with items including take-home marijuana tests, American Spirit cigarettes, expandable sponge spiders and various pulp-fiction novels from the 1970s.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuMay 26, 2019
    Such a cool space! Gorgeous forest and cabin vibe. Lots of curious decor that is super hipster.
  • Garrett M.heart icon on user image
    Garrett MotznerMay 6, 2018
    A very eclectic bar filled with al sorts of niches and surprises. It’s like an I spy book in there. Nice chill vibe.
  • Erin G.heart icon on user image
    Erin GAugust 17, 2015
    Quintessential LoHi hipster joint. Happy hour cocktails are unique & chicken wings are really good.
  • Duncan P.
    Duncan PJSeptember 22, 2014
    Amazing decor and delicious craft béet
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DohertyJuly 29, 2018
    I wanted to like this spot but it was impossible to get service. Cocktails were imaginative and delicious.
  • Bryan W.
    Bryan WalkerMay 25, 2014
    Very unique place. Crowded on weekend nights, tough to make it up to the bar
  • Franco C.heart icon on user image
    Franco CalizSeptember 23, 2015
    Service here leaves some.to be desired but the bar drinks are usually pretty good. Sit at the teepee at night time.
  • Vitamin Yiheart icon on user image
    Vitamin YiAugust 14, 2014
    Great cocktails. Dress super hipster and you'll have a better time
  • Natalieheart icon on user image
    NatalieSeptember 26, 2015
    Hipsters, everywhere you look another hipster. But good drinks and casual setting.
  • Jordan L.
    Jordan LoydMay 15, 2012
    Awesome fries, but you have to fight like hell to get service here... The "doing you a favor taking your order" rings true.
  • Joshua W.heart icon on user image
    Joshua WeinsteinDecember 10, 2014
    Gotta agree about the staff, HORRIBLE, except for Duke... but the place, food and drinks are an 11, so deal with it
  • Nicole S.
    Nicole SaundersJuly 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great ambiance. Sit outside, order some tapas, and definitely try the cocktails
  • Megan H.heart icon on user image
    Megan HaeffeleApril 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is insane and I loved it.
  • Ashley E.
    Ashley EricksonJanuary 12, 2014
    Fun place for a pre dinner cocktail!
  • Cortney S.
    Cortney ShultzApril 10, 2013
    I feel like I fell down the rabbit hole. In a good way. With Mac and cheese and grey goose.
  • Dustin K.
    Dustin KaylorFebruary 18, 2012
    If you're looking for douchey, you will most certainly find it here. Skin pants hipsters and that asshole wearing the full bike racing gear on his way around the block frequent this joint.
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    JackalMarch 4, 2015
    Drink up. Great drinks and cheap prices.
  • Whit M.heart icon on user image
    Whit MaullMay 10, 2016
    Get a book out of the vending machine and learn something.
  • Brian M.
    Brian MuntzMay 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Forest Room 5 is absolutely amazing, gotta try the Peach Fuzz, divine!
  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HickeyAugust 22, 2016
    Best bar to go "exploring."
  • Maximum B.heart icon on user image
    Maximum BurgerApril 29, 2018
    Honestly only deserves an “OK” but the forest decor is so cool. Meat platter was way too fatty, server was scatterbrained, otherwise just OK
  • Kaila M.heart icon on user image
    Kaila MazzyJanuary 6, 2016
    Cocktails cocktails cocktails.
  • Mary M.heart icon on user image
    Mary Moore-SimmonsOctober 25, 2014
    Strong drinks and friendly bartenders
  • Rob R.heart icon on user image
    Rob RichardsonAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Have the fish tacos
  • Lydia L.
    Lydia LinDecember 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I can't resist Forest Room as it's just next door to my office...fun ambiance, good food :)
  • Giovanni P.
    Giovanni P.December 12, 2010
    Great infused vodka. Fun vibe. Makes you feel like your in a mountain bar.
  • Dean E.
    Dean EspinosaMay 1, 2011
    Try setting yourself on fire to get a drink at the bar. We almost left, couple to our left just did.
  • Max O.heart icon on user image
    Max OstrovNovember 13, 2013
    This place is sooo cool!
  • Teresa W.heart icon on user image
    Teresa WSeptember 15, 2016
    A weird and surprisingly good time
  • Sebastian
    SebastianApril 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The hippest place that ever hippsted a hip...
  • Jenheart icon on user image
    JenJanuary 4, 2019
    Cool fun bar
  • J S.heart icon on user image
    J SApril 17, 2016
    The rudest staff in town. Go somewhere where they appreciate your business.
  • Leonardo D.
    Leonardo De La RochaMay 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Stranahan's Manhattan + Truffle fries = win.
  • Summer
    SummerNovember 27, 2010
    On a cold night get the peppermint hot chocolate, it's delicious!
  • Saloni N.heart icon on user image
    Saloni NaikJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    FUCKING LOVE THIS PLACE, especially for a 21st!
  • PHRESHAIRheart icon on user image
    PHRESHAIRJune 15, 2015
    Uber hipster quirky joint.
  • Leonardo D.
    Leonardo De La RochaNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Truffle fries + Stranahans Manhattan on the Rocks = Golden
  • Josh E.
    Josh EhrenreichApril 18, 2010
    Their whiskey and bourbon cocktails are outstanding.
  • Alexandra S.
    Alexandra SobieckiApril 18, 2010
    Alexis is hot. Sit in her section. Then have Paul make you a Mojito. WOW.
  • Mauri G.heart icon on user image
    Mauri GustafsonDecember 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Warm fires... Fewer awkward run-ins.
  • Jared G.
    Jared GlatterJanuary 3, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The food is deceptively good.
  • Eric R.
    Eric RosenbergAugust 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The men's room is terrifying. The static TV and the eyes watching you making peeing an adventure.
  • David D.
    David DinsmoreDecember 31, 2011
    Get the sliders. Mmmmmmm.
  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HeindlSeptember 6, 2014
    Fries=amazing
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