Siren Cocktail Bar brings ocean vibes to Boulder

• The new watering hole is the nautically themed sister location to downtown Boulder's Jungle tiki bar.

What to expect: Siren offers a full lineup of drinks, including wine and draft beer.

• The real draw, though, is its ocean-themed cocktails and martinis — many of them potent.
• There are lighter options (our table was a fan of the gin fizz), but when ordering from the "boozy" section of the menu, don't breathe too close to the candle on the table — if you catch my drift.

Dig in: And yes, the nautical theme extends to Siren's food menu, with fish sticks and salmon among the offerings.

• If you wanna get fancy, there's caviar, ranging from an $11 "bump" to a $75 splurge.
• Pro tip: Far be it for me to give dating advice, but if you opt for the tinned fish, bring a mint.

The vibe: Siren is less chaotic than its rum-soaked counterpart, but it's still buzzing.

• Every time I've been — or even walked past — it's busy.
• I got lucky and ran into friends who had a table, where we got to watch the staff change out vinyls.

If you go: Siren is open Monday through Thursday from 4-11pm and Friday and Saturday from 4pm-midnight.

• It is closed on Sundays.