Welton Room cocktail + kitchen — Restaurant in Denver

Welton Room is shaking & stirring up sexy nights in Denver. We had a girl's night out here over the weekend and imbibed in phenomenal cocktails, tapas, & vibed in the sultry space. We didn’t want to leave!

We arrived at Welton Room and were seated in the main lounge area. The aesthetic was of modern elegance with hunter green velvet banquettes & chandelier lighting. The music was great & several popular electro-house songs played during our visit.

Welton's room staff was everything. Founders Champ & Jorge were welcoming and polished (as always); they have really created something special in Welton Room and always dazzle customers. We love them.

The Lychee Lovely was made with vodka, lychee, cranberry, lemon and egg white. This cocktail tasted as good as it looked. It was sumptuous with a frothy egg white foam. The main flavor profile here was of refreshing fruit - the lychee & cranberry were complemented by the subtropics of the lemon & vodka.

The Raspberry Beret was made with gin, raspberry, elderflower & lemon. The rose petal topped with gold dust was a glamourous touch to this lovely pink cocktail. It tasted of fresh citrus and florals with a nice balance of sweet & sour.

Executive Chef, Alexander Grenier took us on a culinary journey with an array of American Modern Tapas.

The Hamachi Crudo was made with shiro dashi, grapefruit & calabrian chili. To give you all an idea of how much we loved the Hamachi Crudo…we had three orders of it. THREE. This is the best Hamachi I have ever had in Denver. The pieces of buttery yellowtail were thick and melted in our mouths. The grapefruit provided a burst of citrus while the calabrian chili introduced a subtle spice.

The Taco Duo was made with skirt steak, wasabi, yuzu, jalapeno & mushroom, truffle butter and honey. The mushroom tacos were unreal. The decadent truffle butter added a deep, rich flavor profile to the savory mushrooms. The honey added nice sweetness. The crunch of the mini wonton shell against the smooth, chew of the mushrooms was spectacular.

The Red Pork Belly Bao was made with shaoxing wine, peanut, rock sugar and cilantro. The fatty pork belly was coated in caramelized sauce making for sticky, savory, sweet, & succulent bites.

The LN2 Golden Dragon shots were made with cognac, pineapple, yuzu and candied ginger. These shots made for celebratory sips with fresh pineapple rushing onto the palate.

The Duck Croquettes were made with mirabelle plum, ginger and fig. The duck croquettes were delicately fried orbs with a meaty duck interior. The spiced plum and fig sauces with ginger gave the croquettes a lovely, warm taste.

The Chicken Liver Toast was made with verjus, apple and mustard seed. The chicken liver mousse had a smooth, creamy consistency that made for easy spreading onto the toast. The mousse's richness was balanced out by the acidity of the bursting mustard seeds.

The Nexpresso Martini was made with vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, coconut, and winter honey syrup. This espresso martini was a smooth sipping, crowd pleaser - the perfect mix of coffee liqueur, vodka with a touch of sugar.

For dessert we had the Fig Cake and the Spiced Donut Holes. The Fig Cake was our favorite! The cake was fluffy with a sweet, nutty profile and had hints of caramel & honey on...

I have walked, run past this place, stared at this place for months. I thought it was kind of exclusive and I could never get in there. Seemed very pompous in every sense. Tonight, walking home, thought I would try. I just felt embarrassed like I thought I would. Stupid me for thinking I could visit a local neighborhood bar, I thought that it was.

Only bar I've ever been to where there is a open spot at the bar I was asked to sit and wait for. I'll walk past this place every single day, as I said previously, I thought it was probably was kind of pompous. Pretty sure it is. Kind of place I would not feel comfortable to walk back into. I don't want to wait 15 minutes for a bar stool. Embarrassing standing in front of all the other patrons looking for a space at the bar to begin with. I just thought I'd have a nice cocktail on the way home. I asked the bartender if I could sit at the empty bar stool and was told I could talk to the hostess, twice. Apparently he could not address me directly. Don't know what kind of bar this is but not my kind of bar.

Reservation only bar? Wow... In five points? Just had the opportunity to review the response from ownership, still fits my point. Why would I ever bother reserving a space to go to a bar? I wouldn't do that, staying with that one star with you. This kind of bar doesn't really belong in this neighborhood just my two cents. I would rather go to 715 Club any day of the week.

If that seat is taken, I imagine the bartender would say that. Instead of referring me to the hostess twice instead of talking to me like a human. It was if I was too petty to speak to personally, that is exactly how I felt but just go ahead and ignore that one. Our opinions apparently don't matter the fact that there's a limited bar and it can't be explained directly to you and has to be translated by a hostess that is what I was insulted by. Apparently the bartender can't take the time to talk to the lower life forms like myself.

I just am not of the opinion that we need anymore gentrification inside this neighborhood. It's a good way to force the locals out though.

Lastly if somebody was sitting in the seat that seemed completely abandoned I'd assumed there'd be a drink there. Perhaps I'm wrong regardless, not a thing for me. Good luck with your bar.

Here was the response I received, cut and paste:

"Hi, thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry for your inconvenience. Unfortunately, with the limited space we have, especially on the weekends, we depend on the organization of checking in with our host. Our bar seating is also reserved for our guests who have reservations and you asked to sit in a seat that was already being occupied by one of our guests. This is the reason why our bartenders need to refer guests to check in with the host in order for us to determine availability. Sorry again for your inconvenience."

Definitely my fault. I can...

Are you looking for a chic weekend brunch spot where you can dress up and have some of the prettiest cocktails in Denver? Welton Room is the spot. Craft cocktails are combined with a lush lounge, featuring modern American dishes with a global twist that will keep you coming back for more. The girls & I dined here for brunch over the weekend and had the best time!

We arrived and were seated in the main dining room on lovely velvet banquettes. The owner Champ & his staff were incredible (we loved them). They ensured we had everything we needed while we dined and had stellar recommendations - they really knew best, and we let them lead our brunch experience (and we’re so glad we did).

We started with Sunday’s Bathtub cocktail. Sunday's Bathtub was made for 2-3 guests with vodka, elderflower, strawberry, & lemon. YES PLEASE. This cocktail was so refreshing & fun (we loved the little rubber duckies).

The Raspberry Beret was made with gin, raspberry puree, elderflower, white cranberry, lychee, lemon, & egg white. This was our favorite cocktail; the white cranberry really came through & each sip was velvety in character from the egg white.

The Riveriera Maya was made with tequila, prickly pear, lime, black lava & pink Himalayan salt. Another gorgeous cocktail that had summer written all over it.

The Not Your Everyday Paloma was made with tequila, aperol, elderflower, grapefruit, lime, & sparkling pink grapefruit. This was a solid paloma with a good balance of citrus notes & bitter-sweet tang of aperol and grapefruit.

The Nexpresso Martini was made with vodka, espresso, coffee liquor, coconut milk, & honey lavender syrup. The teacup the Nexpresso Martini was served in was lovely. This was an indulgent drink that combined the bold flavors of espresso with smooth vodka and sweet coffee liquor.

The French Omelet was made with hollandaise, sausage, & peppers. This is the best omelet I have had in Denver. The eggs were cooked on low heat for an extended period of time giving them a rich taste and making them fluffy & lusciously creamy in texture (also the side potatoes were unreal, and we couldn’t get enough).

The Brioche French Toast was made with thick-sliced brioche and topped with sweet fruit.

The Benedict was made with avocado, hollandaise, roasted tomato, & fresh pita. This was a delightful twist on a standard benedict; the fresh pita used instead of the usual English muffin provided a different texture. The Pita Bread was soft, slightly chewy, and absorbed the flavors of the other ingredients nicely.

The Steak and Eggs was made with ahi panca, fingerling potato, & pickled onion. We all swooned over this steak; it was cooked & seasoned perfectly. The eggs were sunny side up with runny yolks...