Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
This was one of the first walkable bars in our neighborhood and has good New Orleans style food and drinks. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Check hours or call ahead.
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NOLA Voodoo Tavern
2231 Bruce Randolph AveThis was one of the first walkable bars in our neighborhood and has good New Orleans style food and drinks. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Check hours or call ahead.
Old brothel turned bar, hostel, and entertainment venue. Amazing food, music, and decor. Very creative, 2 bars, lounges, bar, and dining. Make reservations or go for happy hour.
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StOld brothel turned bar, hostel, and entertainment venue. Amazing food, music, and decor. Very creative, 2 bars, lounges, bar, and dining. Make reservations or go for happy hour.
Dark and cozy, great in winter; and amazing outdoor patio for summer. Live music, DJs, and art.
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Meadowlark Bar
2701 Larimer StDark and cozy, great in winter; and amazing outdoor patio for summer. Live music, DJs, and art.
If you want a fancy jazz experience in an art deco atmosphere, this place is for you! Social hour 6-8pm, live music every night, good for cocktails or dinner.
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Nocturne
1330 27th StIf you want a fancy jazz experience in an art deco atmosphere, this place is for you! Social hour 6-8pm, live music every night, good for cocktails or dinner.
Great little local dive bar for a low-key relaxed experience. Great patio. Trivia night on Wednesdays.
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Embassy Tavern
3463 Larimer StGreat little local dive bar for a low-key relaxed experience. Great patio. Trivia night on Wednesdays.
Upscale NY based hotel bar (inside Ramble) with top-notch crafted cocktails.
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StUpscale NY based hotel bar (inside Ramble) with top-notch crafted cocktails.
Not only good ice cream, it's a great speakeasy at night! Go to the cooler door to find out more.
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Frozen Matter
530 E 19th AveNot only good ice cream, it's a great speakeasy at night! Go to the cooler door to find out more.
A rare find: American sake, right in RiNo, a 15-minute walk. Assorted flavors of sparkling sake, a sushi bar, and comedy nights!
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Colorado Sake Co.
3559 Larimer StA rare find: American sake, right in RiNo, a 15-minute walk. Assorted flavors of sparkling sake, a sushi bar, and comedy nights!
RiNo Yacht Club
3701 North Williams StreetLocal bar
Food Scene
Upscale cuisine and cocktails in a still gritty, up-and-coming neighborhood. Worth visiting for unique and ever-changing menu items, and social atmosphere.
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The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveUpscale cuisine and cocktails in a still gritty, up-and-coming neighborhood. Worth visiting for unique and ever-changing menu items, and social atmosphere.
Mortuary turned Eatuary. Amazing food and unique atmosphere. Reservations are key.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveMortuary turned Eatuary. Amazing food and unique atmosphere. Reservations are key.
Great cocktails. Vegan, vegetarian, and other delicious cuisine. Lively and artsy.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveGreat cocktails. Vegan, vegetarian, and other delicious cuisine. Lively and artsy.
The best pancakes. Expect to wait an hour or more, but it will be worth it. 3 locations: Larimer St., Union Station, and Colorado Blvd.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveThe best pancakes. Expect to wait an hour or more, but it will be worth it. 3 locations: Larimer St., Union Station, and Colorado Blvd.
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueDelicious vegan food, bar, coffee, tea, and desserts.
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StLocal coffee connoisseurs, breakfast items, wi-fi
Great tacos, margarita, and Mexican fare. Large and great for groups.
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Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveGreat tacos, margarita, and Mexican fare. Large and great for groups.
Sushi-Rama
2615 Larimer StDenver's first conveyor belt sushi! Fun, cute, and delicious!
Great sushi combinations, good service, good for dates or going out with a small group.
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Okinawa Japanese Cuisine
2301 E Colfax AveGreat sushi combinations, good service, good for dates or going out with a small group.
Bar Max
2412 E Colfax AveFabulous and stylish cafe. Chic and charming.
If you've been to Portland, you may have been to the original Voodoo Doughnut. Denver is one of the few locations outside Oregon. Everyone should try it at least once. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sugary doughnut creations 24/7! (There is usually a line btw.)
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveIf you've been to Portland, you may have been to the original Voodoo Doughnut. Denver is one of the few locations outside Oregon. Everyone should try it at least once. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these sugary doughnut creations 24/7! (There is usually a line btw.)
This is a long-standing neighborhood coffee shop with an outdoor patio. They also serve burritos and pastries.
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Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveThis is a long-standing neighborhood coffee shop with an outdoor patio. They also serve burritos and pastries.
Just about one mile away from our place is this artful garage turned coffee shop that opened July 2016 (more locations have since been added). It's open and airy, has lots of free parking, and ...coffee! Perfect for a stop-off on your way into or out of town, right next to the 40th and Colorado train stop on the way to the airport, a gas station, and one of the best car washes in town.
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Prodigy Coffeehouse
3801 E 40th AveJust about one mile away from our place is this artful garage turned coffee shop that opened July 2016 (more locations have since been added). It's open and airy, has lots of free parking, and ...coffee! Perfect for a stop-off on your way into or out of town, right next to the 40th and Colorado train stop on the way to the airport, a gas station, and one of the best car washes in town.
Close to home and across from City Park, Syrup offers a diverse menu for breakfast and lunch.
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Syrup City Park
1875 York StClose to home and across from City Park, Syrup offers a diverse menu for breakfast and lunch.
Great local pizzeria, beer selection, and wings!
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Walter's303 Pizzeria & Publik House - Uptown
1906 Pearl StGreat local pizzeria, beer selection, and wings!
Collection of local food and drink vendors with indoor and outdoor seating on an artful historic block in LoDo near Union Station.
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StCollection of local food and drink vendors with indoor and outdoor seating on an artful historic block in LoDo near Union Station.
Easily accessible neighborhood spot for happy hour or date night.
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Brasserie Brixton
3701 N Williams StEasily accessible neighborhood spot for happy hour or date night.
Getting Around
Union Station was renovated and reopened in 2014 as a transportation hub. Take the "A" train--which opened on 4/22/16-- to the airport; or take bus or light rail to other parts of the city, suburbs, and towns. It features one of the top rated hotels in the world, restaurants, coffee shop, ice cream, and boutiques. Newer plaza and surrounding buildings to explore.
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Union Station LRT Nb
Union Station was renovated and reopened in 2014 as a transportation hub. Take the "A" train--which opened on 4/22/16-- to the airport; or take bus or light rail to other parts of the city, suburbs, and towns. It features one of the top rated hotels in the world, restaurants, coffee shop, ice cream, and boutiques. Newer plaza and surrounding buildings to explore.
Sightseeing
If you want to see a sweet swath of Denver, take a walk or bike from Union Station, over the Millennium Bridge, through Commons Park, over the Platte River, and over the highway (I-25) on the Highland Bridge which connects downtown to the Highland neighborhood. There's an abundance of things to see and do in this area, and is a great way to spend a day.
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Highland Bridge
Highland BridgeIf you want to see a sweet swath of Denver, take a walk or bike from Union Station, over the Millennium Bridge, through Commons Park, over the Platte River, and over the highway (I-25) on the Highland Bridge which connects downtown to the Highland neighborhood. There's an abundance of things to see and do in this area, and is a great way to spend a day.
Parks & Nature
This is like the Central Park to Denver (but a little under half the size). It features a large lake, band shell/staging area for events, free tennis courts, and walking paths. It also houses the Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Zoo.
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City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdThis is like the Central Park to Denver (but a little under half the size). It features a large lake, band shell/staging area for events, free tennis courts, and walking paths. It also houses the Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Zoo.
The gardens are beautiful to stroll through spring through fall, and in winter, they feature Blossoms of Light. Also features indoor greenhouses, year-round events, and a stunning art gallery, library, and classroom opened in 2021.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe gardens are beautiful to stroll through spring through fall, and in winter, they feature Blossoms of Light. Also features indoor greenhouses, year-round events, and a stunning art gallery, library, and classroom opened in 2021.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a bit of a drive, but the experience is worth it! Check out their movie listings for both old classics and new releases. Full tap room and menu selections available in the theatre! Fun and entertaining clips, cartoons, and promotions precede every movie.
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The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
7301 S Santa Fe DrIt's a bit of a drive, but the experience is worth it! Check out their movie listings for both old classics and new releases. Full tap room and menu selections available in the theatre! Fun and entertaining clips, cartoons, and promotions precede every movie.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveRecently renovated beautiful public golf course with driving range and clubhouse with outstanding city views and a full bar and menu.
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City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveRecently renovated beautiful public golf course with driving range and clubhouse with outstanding city views and a full bar and menu.
Local dive, one of the first night life venues in "RiNo" (before it was RiNo). Nightly live music with local and national bands.
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Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer StLocal dive, one of the first night life venues in "RiNo" (before it was RiNo). Nightly live music with local and national bands.
Beautiful venue opened in 2019. Lots of great shows. Close to home.
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The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetBeautiful venue opened in 2019. Lots of great shows. Close to home.