Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Sister bar to Williams & Graham featuring drinks nearly as good in a low-key atmosphere
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Occidental
1950 W 32nd AveSister bar to Williams & Graham featuring drinks nearly as good in a low-key atmosphere
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueClassic Denver brewery with food trucks
One-of-a-kind speakeasy named one of the 50 best bars in the country. Tell the bartender what you like and they'll create a perfect cocktail just for you!
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StOne-of-a-kind speakeasy named one of the 50 best bars in the country. Tell the bartender what you like and they'll create a perfect cocktail just for you!
Unique bar with extravagant forest decorations and a loyal local following
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Forest Room 5
2532 15th StUnique bar with extravagant forest decorations and a loyal local following
This historic cash-only dive bar in LoDo has live jazz every night of the week
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El Chapultepec
1962 Market StThis historic cash-only dive bar in LoDo has live jazz every night of the week
Very elegant cocktail bar with incredible sunset views over the mountains from the 27th floor of the Hyatt
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Peaks Lounge
650 15th StVery elegant cocktail bar with incredible sunset views over the mountains from the 27th floor of the Hyatt
Get your fill of two-steppin', bull-ridin' and honky-tonkin' at the best country music venue in Denver, featuring live music, a mechanical bull and a giant dancefloor
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The Grizzly Rose
5450 S Valley HwyGet your fill of two-steppin', bull-ridin' and honky-tonkin' at the best country music venue in Denver, featuring live music, a mechanical bull and a giant dancefloor
Food Scene
2914 Coffee
2914 W 25th AveHip, local coffee shop
A personal favorite and dangerously close, Sapor is a high tech coffee shop with locally-roasted beans and a minimalist interior.
If you want to try something new, ask the barista about their concept drinks!
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Sapor Coffee & Concepts
2795 Speer BlvdA personal favorite and dangerously close, Sapor is a high tech coffee shop with locally-roasted beans and a minimalist interior.
If you want to try something new, ask the barista about their concept drinks!
Best ice cream in Denver served out of a building sized milk-jug -- skip the long lines and grab a classic flavor from the mini-cart. The ice cream is so good we have personally waited outside in a blizzard for it!
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StBest ice cream in Denver served out of a building sized milk-jug -- skip the long lines and grab a classic flavor from the mini-cart. The ice cream is so good we have personally waited outside in a blizzard for it!
Brewery with creative twists on American bar food
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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery
2298 Clay StBrewery with creative twists on American bar food
Old school Denver institution serving famous burgers and pitchers of local beers. A hidden gem!
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My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StOld school Denver institution serving famous burgers and pitchers of local beers. A hidden gem!
Elegant Italian space with extensive wine list, with a Monday-Tuesday deal featuring four flatbreads and a bottle of wine for $20
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Postino LoHi
2715 17th StElegant Italian space with extensive wine list, with a Monday-Tuesday deal featuring four flatbreads and a bottle of wine for $20
Innovative, seasonal Italian in a cute little shop with a variety of authentic dishes made from scratch
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Trattoria Stella
3470 W 32nd AveInnovative, seasonal Italian in a cute little shop with a variety of authentic dishes made from scratch
Refined tapas restaurant with expansive views of the Denver skyline. The paella here is amazing!
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El Five
2930 15th StRefined tapas restaurant with expansive views of the Denver skyline. The paella here is amazing!
Upscale restaurant serving regional Mexican dishes. We love the salsas!
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Chili Verde
2311 Federal BlvdUpscale restaurant serving regional Mexican dishes. We love the salsas!
Local chain with the cheapest, best breakfast burritos in town. Hot means hot! Closed on Sundays
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Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardLocal chain with the cheapest, best breakfast burritos in town. Hot means hot! Closed on Sundays
Araujo's Restaurants
2900 W 26th AveFestive family and budget-friendly Mexican restaurant
Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria
3000 Zuni StreetClassic pizza joint with a cozy beer bar
Consistently rated one of the top 10 ramen spots in the country, this minimalist restaurant is one of our favorites in Denver. Try the spicy chicken!
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Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveConsistently rated one of the top 10 ramen spots in the country, this minimalist restaurant is one of our favorites in Denver. Try the spicy chicken!
Relaxed Southern breakfast & lunch in an old Victorian house -- our top pick for brunch because it's amazing and literally right down the street!
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Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveRelaxed Southern breakfast & lunch in an old Victorian house -- our top pick for brunch because it's amazing and literally right down the street!
Amazing breakfast and brunch at Union Station. Be prepared to wait!
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveAmazing breakfast and brunch at Union Station. Be prepared to wait!
Small burger joint specializing in creative toppings; be sure to get the Parmesan truffle fries or put an egg on your burger!
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Park Burger Highlands
2643 West 32nd AvenueSmall burger joint specializing in creative toppings; be sure to get the Parmesan truffle fries or put an egg on your burger!
This mortuary-turned-eatuary is one of the hippest restaurants in Denver, featuring a morgue-themed bar and inventive small plates
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis mortuary-turned-eatuary is one of the hippest restaurants in Denver, featuring a morgue-themed bar and inventive small plates
Modern Denver cuisine with a vegetarian focus, consistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveModern Denver cuisine with a vegetarian focus, consistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city
Sightseeing
Trendy block of Victorian buildings full of fancy restaurants & hip bars and cafes
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StTrendy block of Victorian buildings full of fancy restaurants & hip bars and cafes
The recently renovated terminal now serves as a gorgeous food and drink hub. Choose from the amazing tap list at the Terminal Bar and play a game of shuffleboard!
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Union Station LRT Nb
The recently renovated terminal now serves as a gorgeous food and drink hub. Choose from the amazing tap list at the Terminal Bar and play a game of shuffleboard!
Historic hotel with three high-end restaurants and high tea
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Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th StHistoric hotel with three high-end restaurants and high tea
Take a tour of the largest coin-producing facility in the world
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Denver Mint
Take a tour of the largest coin-producing facility in the world
Entertainment & Activities
Some of the best comedians in the country make appearances at this well known basement comedy club
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Comedy Works Downtown
1226 15th StSome of the best comedians in the country make appearances at this well known basement comedy club
Wonderful aquarium with a built-in seafood restaurant. Walking distance & great for kids!
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Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StWonderful aquarium with a built-in seafood restaurant. Walking distance & great for kids!
Large amusement park with a variety of large roller coasters and many other rides. Walking distance!
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Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirLarge amusement park with a variety of large roller coasters and many other rides. Walking distance!
A blast from the past, Lakeside is one of the oldest still-running amusement parks in the country, and what it lacks in fancy new rides it more than makes up for in charm. Admission is free and you pay for rides as you go (or get an unlimited wristband), plus you can bring your own food in. Check the hours, not usually open before 6pm on weekdays
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Lakeside Amusement Park
4601 Sheridan BoulevardA blast from the past, Lakeside is one of the oldest still-running amusement parks in the country, and what it lacks in fancy new rides it more than makes up for in charm. Admission is free and you pay for rides as you go (or get an unlimited wristband), plus you can bring your own food in. Check the hours, not usually open before 6pm on weekdays
Huge zoo with a focus on naturalist habitats featuring Komodo dragons, polar bears, African lions and one of the largest elephant habitats in North America
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StHuge zoo with a focus on naturalist habitats featuring Komodo dragons, polar bears, African lions and one of the largest elephant habitats in North America
One of the biggest water parks in the country, Water World has over 35 attractions including a hydro-magnetic water coaster
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Water World
8801 N Pecos StOne of the biggest water parks in the country, Water World has over 35 attractions including a hydro-magnetic water coaster
Adams Mystery Playhouse
2406 Federal BlvdMurder mystery dinner theater with humorous shows
Gorgeous botanic gardens with an amphitheater featuring live music
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StGorgeous botanic gardens with an amphitheater featuring live music
Tour some of Denver's best bars and breweries on a completely human powered bike bar!
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Pedal Hopper Denver
2265 Lawrence StTour some of Denver's best bars and breweries on a completely human powered bike bar!
Parks & Nature
Relax in the park or jog / bike down the Cherry Creek Trail!
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Confluence Park
2250 15th StRelax in the park or jog / bike down the Cherry Creek Trail!
Even if you can't make it to a show at one of the best concert venues in the world, you can still explore the famous Red Rocks by day (or check the calendar for Film on the Rocks to see a classic movie!)
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayEven if you can't make it to a show at one of the best concert venues in the world, you can still explore the famous Red Rocks by day (or check the calendar for Film on the Rocks to see a classic movie!)
Essentials
Has the basics for a grocery store; if you need more selection there is free parking at the Whole Foods and the King Soopers Downtown
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Safeway
757 E 20th Ave Has the basics for a grocery store; if you need more selection there is free parking at the Whole Foods and the King Soopers Downtown
Arts & Culture
One of the largest art museums in the country; well known for its collection of Native American art
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyOne of the largest art museums in the country; well known for its collection of Native American art
This brand new location of the Kirkland Museum features works by Vance Kirkland as well as Andy Warhol and Frank Lloyd Wright
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Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StThis brand new location of the Kirkland Museum features works by Vance Kirkland as well as Andy Warhol and Frank Lloyd Wright
Historic house belonging to Denver philanthropist, socialite and Titanic survivor, the Unsinkable Molly Brown
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Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StHistoric house belonging to Denver philanthropist, socialite and Titanic survivor, the Unsinkable Molly Brown