License No. 1 is an underground speakeasy-style cocktail lounge located in downtown Boulder, offering a nostalgic journey to the early 20th century with its elegant ambiance. It features classic, handcrafted cocktails paired with chef-prepared small plates, providing a lively yet intimate setting. The bar uniquely operates under one of the first legal liquor licenses issued in Boulder since 1969, continuing a historic tradition within Hotel Boulderado.
Drink Specials
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$4 Buffalo Gold (Draft)
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$4 Upslope Craft Lager (Draft)
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$5 Wells (Spirits)
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$8 Mojito (Bacardi Superior Rum, mint, simple syrup, lime)
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$8 Grounded by Josh Phelps, Cabernet (Wine)
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$10 Diora "La Splendeur du Soleil" Chardonnay (Wine)
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$6 Mules (well gin, vodka, rum, bourbon or tequila, house made ginger cordial)
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$8 Penicillin (Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky, Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ginger cordial, honey, lemon)
Food Specials
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$4 New England Clam Chowder (Cup)
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$7 New England Clam Chowder (Bowl)
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$4 Wild Mushroom & Rice Soup (Cup)
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$6 Truffle Fries (Truffle aioli, parmesan cheese, herbs, vegetarian, gluten-free)
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$9 Firecracker Wings (Crispy jumbo chicken wings, honey sriracha tossing sauce, honey ranch dip, gluten-free)
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$7 Wild Mushroom & Rice Soup (Bowl)
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$8 Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower (Chilli-soy glaze, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
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$10 Calamari (Crispy fried, fresh dill, lemon zest, toasted almonds, crispy garlic chips, orange sriracha sauce, gluten-free)
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Highlights
- Speakeasy-style underground setting evoking early 20th-century charm
- Classic handcrafted cocktails inspired by historic recipes
- Historic liquor license dating back to 1969, adding authenticity and uniqueness
Important Details
- Must be 21 or older to enter
- Entry is limited to Wednesday through Saturday evenings
- Reservations required for private or semi-private dining events
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