Urban Cowboy debuts in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood
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Urban Cowboy Public House is located at 1665 Grant St. in Denver. Photo: Courtesy of Urban Cowboy Hotels
Denver has a new eclectic watering hole — and a hip hotel to match is on the way.
The latest: This month, Urban Cowboy Hotels — known for their bold blend of rustic chic and modern luxury — opened the Urban Cowboy Public House in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
- The saloon-inspired spot is located in a converted carriage house that's part of the historic, 1880s-era George Schleier Mansion, where the new boutique hotel will open.
The vibe: The restaurant and bar offer a charming spin on the Wild West, a "vibrant nod to the historic 1880s saloons that once graced every corner of Downtown Denver," hotel chain co-founder Lyon Porter said in a statement.
- The walls are exposed brick with funky wallpaper, stained glass and mounted antlers.
- On the menu are hand-crafted cocktails, upscale bar bites, plus wood-fired New York-style pizza and housemade pasta from Brooklyn-based Roberta's Pizza.
Why it matters: It's the latest adaptive reuse project breathing new life into Denver's historic gems.
- Just last month, the Secret Garden opened in the Tears-McFarlane House, a National Historic Landmark.
Zoom out: The Urban Cowboy Hotels chain has locations in Nashville, Brooklyn and the Catskills. Their Nashville outpost nabbed a spot on the list of North America's top hotels.
What's next: The Denver hotel is set to welcome guests in late October, staff tell us.
My thought bubble: This might be my new go-to for drinks and pizza.
- I paired the Normcore — topped with sungold tomatoes and mozzarella di Bufala ($28) — with the Somebody's Darling cocktail, featuring tequila, lemon, honey, beet, lavender and egg whites ($14).
- Both scored an A+ in my book, and I'm already planning my next visit to dive into more pizza and pasta.
The bottom line: Once word gets out, this place is going to be buzzing.