FAQ

Nocturne is open for service weekly, Wednesday through Sunday and there is live music on our stage each night we are open.  Sets run from 6:30pm to 7:45pm and 8:45pm to 10:00pm on weeknights and Sundays. Friday/Saturday sets run from 6:30-8:00pm and 9:00-10:30pm. 

Occasionally we feature national artists, special menu events, private parties, and holidays that can change our standard set times, so it’s always best to check our live music calendar when making your reservations.

You will always hear live jazz at Nocturne. The styles of jazz performed range from hard-bop and cool jazz to avant-garde, bebop and even vintage depending on the artist. One night you might hear exciting new and original works, and the next you might enjoy one of Denver's finest singers exploring the Great American Songbook; part of our mission in bringing Nocturne to life was the desire to make the great American art from of jazz accessible by presenting it alongside perfectly made craft cocktails, innovative plates and welcoming hospitality.

If you aren’t yet a jazz lover or you just don’t get it, that’s ok! Come enjoy a cocktail or a unique bottle of wine alongside or award winning food and you just might leave a new fan of the music with a little more appreciation for the magic that is live jazz.

When we designed Nocturne, we envisioned what it meant to have a great night out, and thus our space and hospitality is for adults 21 and older. We recalled our parents and grandparents getting dressed up to go to a nice dinner and a show - the kids stayed home so that they could enjoy a night of elegance, respite, and enjoyment. Many of our guests tell us that we are their date night spot; their go-to place when they opt to get a sitter or treat themselves to a night on the town. Other children (though not your children, we’re sure) can sometimes be a distraction to that experience. The music is loud at times, the environment and ambiance adult, and the food while delicious, is decidedly not kid-friendly.

On the other hand… we also have fond memories of our parents sneaking us into venues before we were of age so that we could experience jazz as it was meant to be heard -- live, on stage, and often in a dimly lit bar. If your child, between the age of 10 and 21, is accompanied by you as parent or guardian and you have table reservation we try to accommodate such a situation. We certainly want young people to be exposed to the jazz artform, but want to be sure we are doing so responsibly, and without distraction to our other guests. We do not allow access to guests under the age of 10 for any reason.

Unofficially, we suggest that you dress more toward the upscale side of casual. Sure, we’re still in Colorado and jeans are always welcome, but if you are looking for an excuse to get gussied up, you won’t be out of place here.

Officially, we don’t allow cut-offs, tank tops, jerseys, inappropriate costumes, or clothing with profanity and/or offensive images. Shirts and shoes are required per health regulations.

We don’t charge "cover" at the door. Instead, a fee for live music (which ranges from $15-$30 per person) is added to your final check or is included in your prepaid dinner and a show reservation.

The ever changing COVID-19 crisis has taught us to adapt in order to provide a great experience with health and safety as a top priority.  For the sake of providing hospitality and live music to our community, we will continue to follow CDC, WHO, state and local guidelines. 

Currently, the City of Denver has lifted both mask and vaccination requirements for indoor dining. While we recommend either or both, neither are currently required at Nocturne.

Here's what our modifications look like at Nocturne for the time being:

For our staff and musicians:

-Continued commitment to hygiene, especially hand washing, and disinfecting all public areas every 30 minutes. 

-Free COVID testing is available to all our staff. 100% of eligible staff are vaccinated. 100% of all eligilble musicians are vaccinated.

-Maintaining social distance as much as possible, including refraining from handshakes, high fives, and hugs. 

-A full playbook has been provided to all staff and musicians explaining the new health and safety guidelines required while at Nocturne.

For our guests:

- We ask that guests wait to be seated by a host in order to ensure their seat has been fully cleaned betwen guests.

- Shows are still restricted to seated reservations. Standing room is not allowed at this time.

-We ask that you limit your dining time to 2 hours or less in order to allow us time to properly clean and reset your table for the next music set.

-Menus are disposed of after each guest and also available by QR code with your smart phone.

-Reservations required for all guests to allow us to control the occupancy of our dining room and to maintain appropriate contact tracing information in the event that information is necessary.

Dinner Reservations include artist fees for live music and a prepaid three course dinner. The option to add wine pairings is available prior to your arrival or at your table when you arrive. 

We are  here to help you throughout your dining process, and have re-worked our model of service to better accommodate the necessary changes for safety and health. Please be patient with us as Nocturne may look a little different for the time being as we modify for your safety and ours.

If you are unable to visit us in person, we understand. We wish you safety and health. We'll have several of the shows streaming live on our Facebook page and encourage you to get a dose of live music there if you are an at-risk individual, if you don't feel well, or if you are anxious to be among others. We understand, we miss you, and we hope to see you at a later date.

Yes. Please let the host know when you receive your confirmation call or let your server know on arrival if you have any allergies or strong aversions. Our menu is adventurous and we would love for you to put your trust in our talented kitchen staff as you enjoy each dish as the chef created it. However, if it’s possible for us to modify a dish to accommodate you, we will. Please note that we have small kitchen and are unable to avoid all potential cross-contamination, especially for gluten. There are always vegetarian dishes on the menu and many of them are available as vegan dishes with a small modification, just ask your server.

Unfortunately, we haven't been able to connect our gift cards with our reservation system, so we'll need to help you out with this one. Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 303-295-3333 and we'll be happy to assist in applying your gift card toward your reservation.

For the moment, our maximum party size is 6 people. For larger events, see our private events link.

Advance planning and reservations are highly recommended (especially on Friday and Saturday evenings). If you are making last minute plans, please call us at 303-295-3333 and we will check availability and do our best to accommodate your visit.

To accommodate high demand and help our staff maintain a properly sanitized premises, we respectfully request that guests limit their visit to one set only at this time.

Much like a standard restaurant, we offer dinner reservations nightly for our floor seats. Reservation times are scheduled around the first and second sets of music.

First Set reservations are available at 6:00, 6:15 and 6:30pm (with music starting at 6:30pm).

Second Set reservations are typically available from 8:15p to 9:00p.

On Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the second set of music starts at 8:45pm 

On Fridays and Saturdays, the second set of music starts at 9:00pm.

Within 24 hours of seating your reservation is locked in - cancellations or change requests recieved inside 24 hours of seating will not be refunded, but can be transferred.

We kindly ask that you let us know if you are running late so that we may plan accordingly and hold your table. We reserve the right to cancel or alter (without refund) any reservations arriving more than 20 minutes late.

BAR SEATING:

The majority of our bar/cocktail seats are reservation only, with a very small number of seats aside for walk-in guests on a first come, first serve basis. Bar and cocktail table seats offer great views of the stage and are a part of the dining room.

Our intimate dining room and bar seats were designed with the intention that guests would be focused on the stage and engaged in the music.

There is not a separate room away from the music and we encourage you to enjoy the live entertainment while you enjoy our award winning food and drink.

While Nocturne is not a listening room, we do ask that all guests keep conversations at a reasonable/private volume so as to not negatively impact other guests and be respectful to the artists making music on stage.

The RiNo Arts District is bustling lately, which means that parking can be tricky on some nights. Street parking on 27th street is not metered but has a 2-hour limit before 10:00pm. Other streets such as Walnut and 28th do not have time limits. There is also a lot located on Larimer Street just behind our building. Prices range from $5 to $15 depending on special events and Rockies games. Taxi, Uber, or Lyft are also great options and typically under $15 for fares from most locations within Denver's downtown area.

Nocturne is a modern jazz and supper club that celebrates the art of live jazz and the craft of great hospitality. Since opening our doors in Spring of 2015, we have never required a "minimum spend".  To help us continue to do what we love and support the livelihoods of our staff however, we do ask that you grab a bite to eat or a drink while you are enjoying some of Denver's greatest live music.

We accept all major credit cards.