Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Hot & New & Supra Sexy! Live , music often nightly and a great close brunch location
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StHot & New & Supra Sexy! Live , music often nightly and a great close brunch location
La Popular Food Company
2033 Lawrence StCheap and quick
20th Street Cafe
1123 20th StCheapest around
Work & Class
2500 Larimer Sthot & trendy
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardCheap and incredible breakfast tacos
Also a great brunch (less crowded than others), happy hour and dinner!
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Panzano
909 17th StAlso a great brunch (less crowded than others), happy hour and dinner!
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetHot & New!
Yum! Farm to Table. There are always dinner specials, a well-curated wine and cocktail list, and desserts one should save room for
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Beast + Bottle
719 E 17th AveYum! Farm to Table. There are always dinner specials, a well-curated wine and cocktail list, and desserts one should save room for
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer StWild game sausages are all the rage
French-trained chef Jon Robbins brought this gem to the Park Hill neighborhood last year and a loyal following quickly formed. His dishes combine enticing yet delicate flavors of North Africa, Morocco
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Bistro Barbès
5021 E 28th AveFrench-trained chef Jon Robbins brought this gem to the Park Hill neighborhood last year and a loyal following quickly formed. His dishes combine enticing yet delicate flavors of North Africa, Morocco
Colt & Gray is a place of intrigue. While it's definitely a classy joint with a professional and knowledgeable service staff, it's not stuffy. Chef/owner Nelson Perkins emphasizes the nose-to-tail con
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Colt & Gray
1553 Platte StColt & Gray is a place of intrigue. While it's definitely a classy joint with a professional and knowledgeable service staff, it's not stuffy. Chef/owner Nelson Perkins emphasizes the nose-to-tail con
Try the Curtis, the deli's signature sandwich - made on freshly baked ciabatta bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, all dressed in housemade thousand island. GF Friendly, sell out by 1pm
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Curtis Park Delicatessen
2532 Champa StTry the Curtis, the deli's signature sandwich - made on freshly baked ciabatta bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, all dressed in housemade thousand island. GF Friendly, sell out by 1pm
Frank Bonanno's flagship restaurant is the perfect place to dine when looking for an intimate atmosphere and attentive service. Expect to drop some money here, but fear not — it's not likely that exec
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Mizuna
225 E 7th AveFrank Bonanno's flagship restaurant is the perfect place to dine when looking for an intimate atmosphere and attentive service. Expect to drop some money here, but fear not — it's not likely that exec
Chef Justin Brunson's farmhouse cuisine, a solid beverage program, and superior service make guests return over and over.
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Old Major
3316 Tejon St Chef Justin Brunson's farmhouse cuisine, a solid beverage program, and superior service make guests return over and over.
From the rockstar team behind Frasca Food and Wine, Pizzeria Locale brings Neapolitan pizza to pie fanatics who submit themselves to cutting their own slice for the sake of authenticity.
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Pizzeria Locale
550 Broadway BlvdFrom the rockstar team behind Frasca Food and Wine, Pizzeria Locale brings Neapolitan pizza to pie fanatics who submit themselves to cutting their own slice for the sake of authenticity.
This Mediterranean gem is a Denver staple, and Jasinski isconstantly keeping her menu fresh.
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Rioja
1431 Larimer StThis Mediterranean gem is a Denver staple, and Jasinski isconstantly keeping her menu fresh.
The Kitchen changed the farm-to-table landscape in Colorado by emphasizing local sourcing and relationships with farmers and other purveyors.
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Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StThe Kitchen changed the farm-to-table landscape in Colorado by emphasizing local sourcing and relationships with farmers and other purveyors.
A Denver staple of Southern comfort food, Tom's Home Cookin' makes the best meatloaf, fried chicken, and all the must sides that come with it. Genuine sweet tea is a treat.
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Tom's Home Cookin'
800 East 26th AvenueA Denver staple of Southern comfort food, Tom's Home Cookin' makes the best meatloaf, fried chicken, and all the must sides that come with it. Genuine sweet tea is a treat.
The Momofuku-esque dishes at Tommy Lee's LoHi noodle shop are still just as popular as they were when the restaurant opened last year. Try the kimchi ramen
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Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveThe Momofuku-esque dishes at Tommy Lee's LoHi noodle shop are still just as popular as they were when the restaurant opened last year. Try the kimchi ramen
It's not every day you can find a Nepalese, Indian, and Tibetan food restaurant that also crafts its own award-winning brews. Look no further
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The Fresh Fish Co.
7800 E Hampden AveIt's not every day you can find a Nepalese, Indian, and Tibetan food restaurant that also crafts its own award-winning brews. Look no further
Wurstküche Restaurant Denver
2036 BroadwayBest french fries in town!
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop StSo good, try the coffee flight!
Ignite Kitchen + Cocktails
2124 Larimer StGF friendly
Lower48 Kitchen
2020 Lawrence StHigh end small plates
Butcher's Bistro
2233 Larimer StGood for lunch
ELWAY'S DOWNTOWN
1881 Curtis StreetGood for dinner
Guard and Grace
1801 California StSteakhouse
range Restaurant
918 17th StWestern fun
Ian's Pizza Denver
2210 Blake StJoel's favorite - a WI company
Sugarmill
2461 Larimer StDelicious desserts!
Buenos Aires Pizzeria
1319 22nd StKate's favorite for GF
Zoe Ma Ma
1625 Wynkoop StDim Sum, Taiwanese, Ethnic Food
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StFast casual
Boney's BBQ
1543 Champa StCheck the hours, but so good!
Port Side
2500 Larimer Stgreat coffee spot
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer Stmy favorite coffee in Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Spend time at Union Station! Incredible food and gluten-free options (even pancakes!!)
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSpend time at Union Station! Incredible food and gluten-free options (even pancakes!!)
The Populist
3163 Larimer StOne of my favorite spots for consistently good food
Downtown Denver wouldn't be Downtown Denver without the Great Divide tasting room, where if you're lucky you might spot a Yeti— or the adult version of the ice cream truck, one block away!
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Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StDowntown Denver wouldn't be Downtown Denver without the Great Divide tasting room, where if you're lucky you might spot a Yeti— or the adult version of the ice cream truck, one block away!
The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe StreetLocals favorite for bottomless mimosas and an outdoor patio
El Chapultepec
1962 Market Stlive music!
Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
1139 20th StBeer me
The Sandlot Brewery
Blake StreetBeer me
Wynkoop Street
Wynkoop StreetBeer me
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StMy favorite urban vineyard
Mile High Winery
2811 Walnut StBe sure to check out this low key urban vineyard.
DADA Art Bar
2470 Broadwaycocktails and modern art
Los Chingones
2463 Larimer Stgreat mexican food
The most spectacular Asian Fusion you'll ever eat - Chef Lon Symensma, who was the exec chef at Buddakan in NYC before moving to Denver, creates truly memorable and extremelybeautiful dishes.
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ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake StThe most spectacular Asian Fusion you'll ever eat - Chef Lon Symensma, who was the exec chef at Buddakan in NYC before moving to Denver, creates truly memorable and extremelybeautiful dishes.
Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer Stbeer
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer Stbeer
Denver's largest tasting room is just that— epic. With 25 beers on draft, you'll find something for everyone.
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Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StDenver's largest tasting room is just that— epic. With 25 beers on draft, you'll find something for everyone.
River North Brewery
3400 Blake Stbeer
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1001 100beer
Nocturne
1330 27th StJazz bar - Fun for a romantic date night
Lots of outdoor games - great view but generally very crowded on game nights
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ViewHouse Ballpark
2015 Market StLots of outdoor games - great view but generally very crowded on game nights
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdGreat grub
For nearly two decades, Jax Fish House has been the go-to restaurant for oysters, fish, and a mean happy hour.
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Glendale
650 S Colorado BlvdFor nearly two decades, Jax Fish House has been the go-to restaurant for oysters, fish, and a mean happy hour.
Steuben's is a dream come true for those who appreciate a classed-up diner. The retro eatery is known for some of the best comfort food in the city, including green chilicheeseburgers, lobster rolls
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Steuben's
523 E 17th AveSteuben's is a dream come true for those who appreciate a classed-up diner. The retro eatery is known for some of the best comfort food in the city, including green chilicheeseburgers, lobster rolls
Denver can't get enough of the gastro-fare and exceptional cocktail program at Sean Kenyon's popular Williams & Graham. The likely wait is well-worth it.
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StDenver can't get enough of the gastro-fare and exceptional cocktail program at Sean Kenyon's popular Williams & Graham. The likely wait is well-worth it.
This RiNo brewery focuses on red ales, and it has one of the more unique beer list displays in town.
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Black Shirt Brewing
3719 Walnut StThis RiNo brewery focuses on red ales, and it has one of the more unique beer list displays in town.
Comrade Brewing in East Denver has been buzzing since its opening last year. Order a Superpower IPA and you'll understand why it's all the rage.
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Comrade Brewing Company
7667 E Iliff AveComrade Brewing in East Denver has been buzzing since its opening last year. Order a Superpower IPA and you'll understand why it's all the rage.
A trip to Denver's eastern suburbs is worth it for a taste of this brewery's popular Mexican Chocolate Stout.
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Copper Kettle Brewing Company
1338 S Valentia StA trip to Denver's eastern suburbs is worth it for a taste of this brewery's popular Mexican Chocolate Stout.
Denver Beer Company made a huge splash when it opened in 2011, and it hasn't stopped buzzing. The LoHi brewery has one of Denver's favorite beer gardens.
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Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StDenver Beer Company made a huge splash when it opened in 2011, and it hasn't stopped buzzing. The LoHi brewery has one of Denver's favorite beer gardens.
Dry Dock Brewing started as a tiny project in the back of the company's sister homebrew supply store, The Brew Hut. It was the first craft brewery in Aurora and is now Colorado's largest brewery
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Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock
15120 E Hampden AveDry Dock Brewing started as a tiny project in the back of the company's sister homebrew supply store, The Brew Hut. It was the first craft brewery in Aurora and is now Colorado's largest brewery
Former Future has one of the most unique design aesthetics in Denver, and is well worth a stop when visiting South Broadway's Green Mile.
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Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales
1290 S BroadwayFormer Future has one of the most unique design aesthetics in Denver, and is well worth a stop when visiting South Broadway's Green Mile.
Hogshead Brewing specializes in English-style cask ale in its industrial chic tasting room in the Highland neighborhood, where it's easy to be talked into one more pint.
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Hogshead Brewery
4460 W 29th AveHogshead Brewing specializes in English-style cask ale in its industrial chic tasting room in the Highland neighborhood, where it's easy to be talked into one more pint.
This LoHi brewery produces traditional German styles of beer on a classic copper brewhouse imported from Europe.
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Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StThis LoHi brewery produces traditional German styles of beer on a classic copper brewhouse imported from Europe.
Strange is well-known as Denver's first "nanobrewery" that started brewing one barrel at a time. Now it honors its roots with 1-barrel Wednesdays for specialty, weird ingredient brews.
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Strange Craft Beer Company
1330 Zuni StStrange is well-known as Denver's first "nanobrewery" that started brewing one barrel at a time. Now it honors its roots with 1-barrel Wednesdays for specialty, weird ingredient brews.
Tivoli
900 Auraria ParkwayTivoli Brewing is almost back in action. Brewing will continue in this historic building.
There's something special and distinctly Denver about enjoying one of TRVE's exceptional brews with metal music blasting in the background.
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TRVE Brewing Co.
227 BroadwayThere's something special and distinctly Denver about enjoying one of TRVE's exceptional brews with metal music blasting in the background.
Wit's End is another brewery that began brewing one barrel at a time. This humble and comfortable watering hole is well-known for its flagship blonde ale, Jean-Claude Van Blonde.
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Wit's End Brewing Company
1330 Zuni StWit's End is another brewery that began brewing one barrel at a time. This humble and comfortable watering hole is well-known for its flagship blonde ale, Jean-Claude Van Blonde.
best barrel aged sours and saisons in the state. this address is for their old place...now located in The Source
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Crooked Stave RiNo Taproom
3350 Brighton Blvdbest barrel aged sours and saisons in the state. this address is for their old place...now located in The Source
Ursula Brewery
2101 North Ursula StreetBeer
Baere Brewing Company
320 BroadwayBeer
Station 26 Brewing Co
7045 38th AveBeer
The Curtis Club
2100 Curtis StreetBad service, decent food/brunch
The British Bulldog
2052 Stout StSoccer bar
Hayter's & Co.
1920 Blake StNice rooftop
Cart-Driver
2500 Larimer Stpopular grub
The 1UP Arcade Bar - LoDo
1925 Blake StGames!
Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop Stintimate and beautiful cocktail bar
Good local distiller and really cool space. Nice bar scene on weekends.
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Mile High Spirits
2201 Lawrence StGood local distiller and really cool space. Nice bar scene on weekends.
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Stour favorite martinis in town. sultry art-deco interior
Everything Else
Not the best prices in the area but very convenient.
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LOVA Canna Co - Downtown
2042 Arapahoe StNot the best prices in the area but very convenient.
MAX's Wine Dive
696 Sherman StThe best closest liquor store
Tru Fit Athletic Clubs
1849 Curtis StreetThe gym!
Yoga Pod LoDo
1956 Lawrence StClose to home yoga
Curtis Park
A great space to enjoy
Downtown Denver Skatepark
2205 19th StIf you're into it
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirEvent center
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdEclectic local shops and dining.
Mercury Cafe
2199 California StVegetarian, music venue, cash only
Arts & Culture
Coors Field
2001 Blake StBuy some tickets after the game starts for super cheap!
Urban 3-block green space among skyscrapers with seasonal events like ice-skating, mini-golf, concerts & films.
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Skyline Biergarten
1601 Arapahoe StUrban 3-block green space among skyscrapers with seasonal events like ice-skating, mini-golf, concerts & films.
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th StEvent center
Theatre District - Convention Center Station
1325 Stout StTheatre
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyBeautiful!
Robischon Art Gallery
1740 Wazee StArt
Fantastic small venue to see live music, check website to see who's playing
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Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer StFantastic small venue to see live music, check website to see who's playing
Sightseeing
16th Street
16th StreetYou can't miss it!
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StFine dining and great cocktails
stop by the park where the Platte Bike Trail and Cherry Creek bike trail connect, be sure to stop into Denver's flagship REI store
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Confluence Park
2250 15th Ststop by the park where the Platte Bike Trail and Cherry Creek bike trail connect, be sure to stop into Denver's flagship REI store
Newly refurbished transportation hub but also great people watching, architecture, food, and drinks
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Union Station LRT Nb
Newly refurbished transportation hub but also great people watching, architecture, food, and drinks
Rockmount Ranch Wear
1626 Wazee Stfamous ranch-wear store...dress like a cowboy/cowgirl?!
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvdone of the better museums in town
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Stanimals, animals, animals
Clyfford Still
1250 Bannock Stour favorite art museum in Denver
Essentials
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton Blvdgroecy shop
Shopping
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th Avepopular sandwich joint
If you like the outdoors, check this place out even if you've been to other REI's. One of two 'flagship' stores in the US
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REI
1416 Platte StIf you like the outdoors, check this place out even if you've been to other REI's. One of two 'flagship' stores in the US