The Cruise Room: Denver's Art Deco Gem
Experience vintage glamour at Denver's oldest bar, The Cruise Room, an Art Deco masterpiece in the historic Oxford Hotel.
Step back in time at The Cruise Room, Denver's oldest bar, located in the historic Oxford Hotel. Opened the day after Prohibition ended in 1933, this upscale cocktail lounge boasts a stunning Art Deco interior inspired by the RMS Queen Mary.
A brief summary to Cruise Room
- 1600 17th St CO, Denver, Central, Colorado, 80202, US
- +1303-825-1107
- Visit website
- Monday 5 pm-10 pm
- Tuesday 5 pm-10 pm
- Wednesday 5 pm-10 pm
- Thursday 5 pm-10 pm
- Friday 5 pm-12 am
- Saturday 5 pm-12 am
- Sunday 5 pm-10 pm
Local tips
- Visit during happy hour (5-6 PM or 9-10 PM, Monday-Friday) for discounted drinks and late-night bites.
- Try the Cruise Room's famous Martini, a classic cocktail perfected over the decades.
- Explore the Oxford Hotel's ghost stories, including the tale of the Cruise Room's spectral postal worker.
- Consider having a pre-dinner cocktail at The Cruise Room before dining at the Oxford Hotel's Urban Farmer restaurant.
Getting There
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Public Transport
Denver's Union Station is a major transportation hub located near The Cruise Room. From Union Station, you can take the RTD Free MetroRide shuttle along 18th and 19th Streets. Get off at the stop closest to 17th Street and walk one block to the Oxford Hotel. Alternatively, various RTD bus routes serve the LoDo area. A single ride fare costs $3.00.
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Walking
The Cruise Room is located in the heart of LoDo, making it easily accessible on foot from many downtown locations. From Union Station, walk southeast on Wynkoop Street, then turn left onto 17th Street. The Oxford Hotel and The Cruise Room will be on your right. The walk is approximately 5-10 minutes.
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Taxi/Ride-share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout Denver. A short ride from Union Station or other downtown locations to The Cruise Room typically costs between $8 and $15, depending on demand and distance.
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Parking
Valet parking is available at the Oxford Hotel for $12. Several parking lots are also located near The Cruise Room, including the Millennium Financial Center Garage and the Elk Lot, with hourly rates ranging from $8 to $22. Street parking is also available, but can be limited.
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