Retrograde
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530 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Retrograde is a discreet, retro-futuristic cocktail lounge hidden behind the freezer door of an adjacent ice cream shop on East 19th Avenue in Denver's Uptown neighborhood — flip a light switch by the entrance to signal staff, and you'll be welcomed into a dimly lit space styled with mid-century vibes, cosmic flair, and classic films projected on the walls. Named Best of Denver 2026, the cocktail program is anchored by drinks inspired by 1950s and 1960s cult films — the Bubba Ho-tep, Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (a rum-based punch bowl with a mini flaming volcano), My Alien Girlfriend, and Galaxy Lords among them. The non-alcoholic offering follows the same cinematic naming convention: 'A Virgin Among the Living Dead' is a bartender's-choice NA cocktail built from zero-proof spirits, seasonal syrups, and juices, called out by Do303 in their Denver NA roundup. Retrograde is 21+, strictly first-come/first-served (no reservations), capped at parties of five, with cocktails starting at $17. Bartenders are known for crafting off-menu drinks on request — ask for Mo if he's working.
Non-alcoholic menu: what to order
- A Virgin Among the Living Dead (NA: bartender's choice of zero-proof spirits, seasonal syrups, juices)
Menus change — see the current full menu on Retrograde's website.
“Behind an unassuming freezer door in a Denver ice cream shop, Retrograde serves libations in a discreet, retro-futuristic cocktail lounge. Guests looking for the vibes without the booze can order 'A Virgin Among the Living Dead,' a bartender's choice of zero-proof spirits, seasonal syrups, and juices.”— Do303Do303 →
Non-alcoholic brands they serve
House-crafted NA cocktails
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