South Denver Area Guidebook
Food scene
Traditional Colombian food. Call ahead reservations recommended.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
La Chiva Colombian Cuisine
1446 S BroadwayTraditional Colombian food. Call ahead reservations recommended.
Fun wine bar with great food selections. Check out their half price bottles on Monday and Tuesday nights after 8pm!
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Postino Broadway
145 N BroadwayFun wine bar with great food selections. Check out their half price bottles on Monday and Tuesday nights after 8pm!
Bar and pizza club featuring naturally-leavened, organic dough, house-made mozzarella, and locally-sources ingredients. Check out their awesome back deck patio.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Joy Hill Denver
1229 S Broadway Bar and pizza club featuring naturally-leavened, organic dough, house-made mozzarella, and locally-sources ingredients. Check out their awesome back deck patio.
Gastropub grub, inventive cocktails & beer are served in quirky, rock-themed surroundings.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
The Brutal Poodle
1967 S BroadwayGastropub grub, inventive cocktails & beer are served in quirky, rock-themed surroundings.
Southern style breakfast and brunch. Join the waitlist on their website to beat the crowds!
415 Einheimische empfehlen
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveSouthern style breakfast and brunch. Join the waitlist on their website to beat the crowds!
Festive restaurant offering Mexican food with a Michoacán bent, craft cocktails & weekend brunch.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina
1294 S BroadwayFestive restaurant offering Mexican food with a Michoacán bent, craft cocktails & weekend brunch.
Upbeat, casual spot serving up fried chicken & comfort-food sides, plus house brews & cocktails.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
The Post Brewing Co. - Rosedale
2200 S BroadwayUpbeat, casual spot serving up fried chicken & comfort-food sides, plus house brews & cocktails.
Vegan + Vegetarian Friendly. Casual, health-conscious restaurant serving plant-based sandwiches, pasta dishes & sweet treats.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Somebody People
1165 S BroadwayVegan + Vegetarian Friendly. Casual, health-conscious restaurant serving plant-based sandwiches, pasta dishes & sweet treats.
Casual stop featuring house-prepared meats, salads, soups & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery SoBo
3150 S BroadwayCasual stop featuring house-prepared meats, salads, soups & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Cafe with sidewalk seats serving empanadas, savory tarts & other Argentinean pastries, plus coffee.
67 Einheimische empfehlen
Maria Empanada
1298 S BroadwayCafe with sidewalk seats serving empanadas, savory tarts & other Argentinean pastries, plus coffee.
Don't let it's humble exterior fool you, this is the best dim sum in Denver!
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Star Kitchen
2917 W Mississippi AveDon't let it's humble exterior fool you, this is the best dim sum in Denver!
Fish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping Japanese venue with takeout options.
328 Einheimische empfehlen
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StFish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping Japanese venue with takeout options.
Check out their awesome daily happy hours from 2:30-4 and 10pm to midnight!
94 Einheimische empfehlen
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StCheck out their awesome daily happy hours from 2:30-4 and 10pm to midnight!
Lively venue with a range of vendors serving local & global eats such as burgers, bao buns & pizza.
146 Einheimische empfehlen
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StLively venue with a range of vendors serving local & global eats such as burgers, bao buns & pizza.
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveGreat for brunch!
Homegrown Tap & Dough - Wash Park
1001 S Gaylord StPerdida
1066 South Gaylord StreetDevil's Food Bakery
1004 S Gaylord StTable Public House
2190 S Platte River DrCorvus Coffee Roasters
1740 S BroadwayDevour The 303
1135 E Evans AveSpanish & Eastern Mediterranean small plates & drinks featuring a rooftop with views of downtown Denver. Reservations recommended.
291 Einheimische empfehlen
El Five
2930 15th StSpanish & Eastern Mediterranean small plates & drinks featuring a rooftop with views of downtown Denver. Reservations recommended.
Bars and Breweries
Tropical-themed tiki bar offering rum-centric, island-style drinks plus Polynesian-inspired bites.
66 Einheimische empfehlen
Adrift
218 S BroadwayTropical-themed tiki bar offering rum-centric, island-style drinks plus Polynesian-inspired bites.
Grandma's House
1710 S BroadwayCozy brewery with games and a great patio.
Lively bar with a boat in the middle features pool & ping pong, Tex-Mex fare & a dog-friendly patio.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Dive Inn
1380 S BroadwayLively bar with a boat in the middle features pool & ping pong, Tex-Mex fare & a dog-friendly patio.
Southern American gastropub fare & punch bowls in a bar & amusement complex with lots of games.
298 Einheimische empfehlen
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwaySouthern American gastropub fare & punch bowls in a bar & amusement complex with lots of games.
Brewery in Denver specializing in naturally gluten-free beers made from corn, inspired by Pre-Columbian recipes: Chicha and Pulque.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Dos Luces Brewery
1236 S BroadwayBrewery in Denver specializing in naturally gluten-free beers made from corn, inspired by Pre-Columbian recipes: Chicha and Pulque.
DBC features an outdoor patio and garden, brewhouse, as well as a counter-service restaurant “DBC Eats” which provides elevated humble foods to guests daily from lunch to dinner to late-night snacks.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Denver Beer Company Downing Street
2425 South Downing StreetDBC features an outdoor patio and garden, brewhouse, as well as a counter-service restaurant “DBC Eats” which provides elevated humble foods to guests daily from lunch to dinner to late-night snacks.
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StFinn's Manor
2927 Larimer StBigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StViewHouse Ballpark
2015 Market StMile High Spirits
2201 Lawrence StTap Fourteen - Rooftop Beer Garden
1920 Blake StIronton Distillery & Crafthouse - Denver Distilleries
3636 Chestnut PlImproper City
3201 Walnut StRiNo Beer Garden
3800 Walnut StStem Ciders
3040 Walnut StNew Terrain Brewing Company
16401 Table Mountain PkwyBreckenridge Brewery
2920 Brewery LnCarboy Winery
6885 S Santa Fe DrUnique Experiences
Colorful, interactive museum with an array of quirky sets designed as selfie backdrops. Make reservations online before going.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Denver Selfie Museum
1531 Stout StColorful, interactive museum with an array of quirky sets designed as selfie backdrops. Make reservations online before going.
While many religions ban pot use, the International Church of Cannabis encourages it. Due to city law, however, cannabis cannot be consumed when the church is open to the general public for its BEYOND experience, which occurs every Friday through Monday from 12-8pm, and Tuesday through Thursday from 4-8pm..
18 Einheimische empfehlen
The International Church of Cannabis
400 S Logan StWhile many religions ban pot use, the International Church of Cannabis encourages it. Due to city law, however, cannabis cannot be consumed when the church is open to the general public for its BEYOND experience, which occurs every Friday through Monday from 12-8pm, and Tuesday through Thursday from 4-8pm..
Urban Putt is an innovative indoor mini-golf course, restaurant, and full service bar. Enjoy the most creative mini-golf while drinking a hand crafted cocktail. Round off your evening with a meal made in a scratch kitchen with care and attention to detail. URBAN PUTT IS 21+ AFTER 8:00PM
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Urban Putt
1201 18th StUrban Putt is an innovative indoor mini-golf course, restaurant, and full service bar. Enjoy the most creative mini-golf while drinking a hand crafted cocktail. Round off your evening with a meal made in a scratch kitchen with care and attention to detail. URBAN PUTT IS 21+ AFTER 8:00PM
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StNeighborhoods
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Featuring a large selection of breweries that are easily walkable. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks.
558 Einheimische empfehlen
River North Art District
Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Featuring a large selection of breweries that are easily walkable. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks.
Historic Downtown Littleton has a charm all its own, from historic architecture and boutique shopping to a rich and diverse mix of restaurants, breweries, personal care and service businesses. Browse Main Street's independently-owned shops and galleries featuring local artists.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Littleton
Historic Downtown Littleton has a charm all its own, from historic architecture and boutique shopping to a rich and diverse mix of restaurants, breweries, personal care and service businesses. Browse Main Street's independently-owned shops and galleries featuring local artists.
Cherry Creek is an affluent residential district with a vibrant shopping scene. Overlooking the creek itself, Cherry Creek Mall has department stores, high-end fashion boutiques and eclectic eateries. North of the mall, chain restaurants, relaxed cafes and chic cocktail lounges line the surrounding streets, which are also home to small contemporary art galleries. Cherry Creek Trail is popular with cyclists.
162 Einheimische empfehlen
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is an affluent residential district with a vibrant shopping scene. Overlooking the creek itself, Cherry Creek Mall has department stores, high-end fashion boutiques and eclectic eateries. North of the mall, chain restaurants, relaxed cafes and chic cocktail lounges line the surrounding streets, which are also home to small contemporary art galleries. Cherry Creek Trail is popular with cyclists.
Belmar is a vibrant reinvention of downtown Lakewood that evokes the ambiance of an old town village center. The district is based around a central plaza, ringed with cafes, that hosts concerts during the summer months and transforms into an ice skating rink during the winter.
164 Einheimische empfehlen
Belmar
Belmar is a vibrant reinvention of downtown Lakewood that evokes the ambiance of an old town village center. The district is based around a central plaza, ringed with cafes, that hosts concerts during the summer months and transforms into an ice skating rink during the winter.
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park. Washington Park is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture. Its historic buildings, lakes, tennis courts, lawns, large flower gardens, and recreation center provide various experiences for visitors.
738 Einheimische empfehlen
Washington Park
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park. Washington Park is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture. Its historic buildings, lakes, tennis courts, lawns, large flower gardens, and recreation center provide various experiences for visitors.
LoDo is a bustling downtown neighborhood known for its trendy shopping and dining scene. String lights illuminate Larimer Square, a historic block with elegant Victorian buildings housing trendy boutiques and sleek restaurants and lounges. Nearby Union Station, a beaux arts-style transport hub, also has cool places to eat and drink, plus summer events that include concerts and a weekly farmers' market.
889 Einheimische empfehlen
LoDo
LoDo is a bustling downtown neighborhood known for its trendy shopping and dining scene. String lights illuminate Larimer Square, a historic block with elegant Victorian buildings housing trendy boutiques and sleek restaurants and lounges. Nearby Union Station, a beaux arts-style transport hub, also has cool places to eat and drink, plus summer events that include concerts and a weekly farmers' market.
Overlooking downtown Denver, Highland is a bustling residential neighborhood featuring avenues lined with elegant old homes, chic cocktail bars and trendsetting restaurants. The sleek Highland Bridge spans the South Platte River to Commons and Confluence parks, home to jogging paths, shady picnic spots and riverside trails. Nearby, the Elitch Gardens amusement park offers thrill rides, shows and casual dining
193 Einheimische empfehlen
Highland
Overlooking downtown Denver, Highland is a bustling residential neighborhood featuring avenues lined with elegant old homes, chic cocktail bars and trendsetting restaurants. The sleek Highland Bridge spans the South Platte River to Commons and Confluence parks, home to jogging paths, shady picnic spots and riverside trails. Nearby, the Elitch Gardens amusement park offers thrill rides, shows and casual dining
Sightseeing/ Things to Do
Larimer Square is a historic block in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is the city's first designated local historic district. Check out the wide variety of thrift stores and local restaurants.
287 Einheimische empfehlen
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StLarimer Square is a historic block in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is the city's first designated local historic district. Check out the wide variety of thrift stores and local restaurants.
Union Station boasts an array of Denver's top restaurants, bars, and shops in addition to The Crawford Hotel and RTD Station.
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StUnion Station boasts an array of Denver's top restaurants, bars, and shops in addition to The Crawford Hotel and RTD Station.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure, near Morrison, Colorado, ten miles west of Denver. When a concert isn't going on, it is open to the public and has a variety of trails for you to explore.
1973 Einheimische empfehlen
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure, near Morrison, Colorado, ten miles west of Denver. When a concert isn't going on, it is open to the public and has a variety of trails for you to explore.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St16th Street Mall
16th Street MallDay Trip Destinations
Boulder
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdEstes Park
Get Outside!
Washington Park
Sloans Lake
Green Mountain
Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S Parker RdAll Colorado State Parks charge an entrance fee.
Chatfield State Park
Chatfield State ParkAll Colorado State Parks charge an entrance fee.
Mount Evans
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetAll Colorado State Parks charge an entrance fee.
177 Einheimische empfehlen
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdAll Colorado State Parks charge an entrance fee.
Roxborough Park
Ruby Hill Park
1200 W Florida Ave