One of Denver’s most anticipated new cocktail bars made its debut on Black Friday, and seemingly just in time: With a menu of culinary-inspired liquid concoctions named Borscht, Papaya Salad and Waldorf, it’s apt for pairing with the indulgence of the holiday season. The Peach Crease Club,  418 0 Wynkoop St., Suite 130, is the brainchild of cocktail power couple Stuart Jensen and Alex Jump, who have been shaking up the bar scene for more than a decade. Though they have owned and worked at some of the city’s notable watering holes, The Peach Crease Club is their first venture together, and their taste is reflected in every aspect, from the libations and food options to the aesthetic and audio system. That’s especially fitting when you consider that the concept was, in part, inspired by the couple’s backyard bar where they welcomed friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jump and Jensen have since moved – and thus disassembled their home bar – but the goal for their new spot remains the same. DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: At the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: Bobby Jones and Julio Santos share a booth at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: Onya Jackson talks to a patron at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: The fattoush at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: Cheese dip at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)Show Caption1 of 5DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: At the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)Expand “We want to have a nice, comforting, approachable space, great drinks, great music, and great food. I don’t think we want any one of those things to take the spotlight over the others,” said Jensen, also co-owner of local establishments Curio and Roger’s Liquid Oasis. Jump and Jensen spent more than a year transforming the 1,700-square-foot space into the midcentury modern refuge of their dreams. One wall houses a chic wooden bar that stretches to the ceiling. Another features a row of booths that can fit “six businessmen, eight close friends or 10 bachelorettes,” by Jump’s calculations. The forest green palette and dark wood accents make the space feel cozy, as do the sound-dampening panels designed to blend in with the vibe. Music will be one of the hallmarks of The Peach Crease Club, evident by the DJ booth built to spin vinyl records and the vintage speakers located throughout the venue. Proximity across a plaza from Mission Ballroom was also part of the location’s appeal, Jump and Jensen said. Now about the drinks: While guests will always find some classic cocktails, The Peach Crease Club’s menu reads more like it’s a chef-driven affair. Take, for example, the Waldorf made with apple brandy, celery, fortified wine, pecan, verjus and blue cheese. Or the Borscht, a mix of vodka, beets, yogurt, dill, lemon and horseradish cream. Other offerings go by the names Fennel (fennel, citrus, vanilla, and strawberry rosé vinegar), Papaya Salad (Mekhong liquor, sake, mango, green papaya, chili, lime and fish sauce) and Banana Bread (malted rye, single malt whisky, miso and banana.) Jump, who previously served as the bar manager at Death Co., has been a leader in the no- and low-ABV cocktail movement sweeping the country, so there are also a fair amount of those on the menu, too — crafted with the same “attention and care” as any other item, she said. Some beverages, such as the mezcal and pumpkin drink Calabaza en Tacha, can even have a non-alcoholic spirit substituted in the recipe. DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: The fattoush at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) While the menu is expected to rotate seasonally, Jump said there will always be a peach libation. For now, it’s the Peaches and Cream made with peach brandy, bourbon, rum, vanilla, and snickerdoodle cookie cream. Fun fact: The peach brandy, made by The Family Jones Spirit House, was distilled on the same day Jump and Jensen got engaged in 2023. Originally, the couple did not plan to serve food at The Peach Crease Club, but they decided to add a menu of elevated bar bites to accentuate the unique cocktails. That includes four varieties of Smørrebrød, a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich, plus charcuterie and caviar. Additionally, the bar will serve espresso drinks, beer and wine. “We’re looking for a slightly nicer experience, maybe not your everyday bar,” Jump said. “We want to be a place where you celebrate special moments, or you’re celebrating yourself or your partner or your family.” As if that weren’t enough, the plaza between the bar and Mission Ballroom is poised to become Denver’s first licensed entertainment district and outdoor common consumption area. To meet the needs of thirsty pedestrians, The Peach Crease Club has a to-go window it is calling The Peach Pit, which will serve cocktails on tap “It’s meant to be more like a dive bar with a lower price point,” Jump said, with “high-brow/low-brow” offerings like a Dirty Shirley, a classic Shirley Temple spiked with vodka. Related Articles Belly up to Colorado’s best cocktails using this new book as your guide How Wilding Brands hopes to reshape the craft beer industry and keep the indie brewer spirit alive Historic La Vista Motel reopens on East Colfax with on-site coffee shop and bar $10,000 for decor and more: Here’s what it takes to build holiday pop-up bars 29 pop-up bars where you can find holiday cheer in Denver and beyond After more than a year of construction, Jump and Jensen expressed excitement about seeing their vision coming to life, even if the process hasn’t always been peachy. Tariffs have gravely impacted their budget – Jensen said he recently had to write a tariffs check for $90 so that a delivery company would hand over their glassware – as have the increased cost of building materials. Still, they’re now looking forward to getting people in the door, putting drinks in glasses and dropping the needle on a record – “seeing all those things together into one perfect harmony,” Jump said. The Peach Crease Club is located at 4180 Wynkoop St., Suite 130 in Denver. It is open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. A paid parking lot ($5) is located near the intersection of Brighton Boulevard and 41st Street. Even when there’s a concert at Mission Ballroom, The Peach Crease Club guests can tell the attendants to avoid paying concert parking prices, Jump and Jensen said. For more information, visit peachcreaseclub.com. 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