The bar: Rare Bird, 245 Columbine St., Denver
About: Denver’s newest rooftop bar sits on top of the 154-room Halcyon boutique hotel in Cherry Creek with skyline views, playful cocktails and light snacks. The cocktail lounge has a second location that opened in Nashville in May this year.
Who’s cooking: Executive Chef Daniel Young (unrelated to the private chef for the Denver Nuggets with the same name) previously launched the hotel’s all-American bistro and bar, Local Jones.