Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Some of the best Italian in Denver—and maybe my favorite restaurant. Go any night of the week, or for Sunday brunch. The Chef Carrie, is a past Top Chef.
112 locals recommend
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveSome of the best Italian in Denver—and maybe my favorite restaurant. Go any night of the week, or for Sunday brunch. The Chef Carrie, is a past Top Chef.
The neighborhood sports bar with a delicious menu and some great local beers on tap. The whole staff are cicerones, so you know they know they're beer!
193 locals recommend
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveThe neighborhood sports bar with a delicious menu and some great local beers on tap. The whole staff are cicerones, so you know they know they're beer!
This place has amazing Latin American food, ranging from Costa Rican, to Mexican and plenty in between. Highly awarded and totally unique.
75 locals recommend
Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StThis place has amazing Latin American food, ranging from Costa Rican, to Mexican and plenty in between. Highly awarded and totally unique.
One of the best sushi places in Denver (arguably the best), this cool little spot is a great date night hangout and serves amazingly fresh fish.
35 locals recommend
Green Fine Salad Co.
1137 16th St MallOne of the best sushi places in Denver (arguably the best), this cool little spot is a great date night hangout and serves amazingly fresh fish.
Many will argue this is the best brunch in Denver and I don't know if I can disagree. Their farm to table offerings are definitely known to all locals and in-the-know visitors.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveMany will argue this is the best brunch in Denver and I don't know if I can disagree. Their farm to table offerings are definitely known to all locals and in-the-know visitors.
Might be my favorite deli in any city and I'm from NY. The sandwiches aren't cheap, but they're worth it. Honestly, if you have a midday or evening flight, grab a sandwich to go.
52 locals recommend
Masterpiece Deli
Might be my favorite deli in any city and I'm from NY. The sandwiches aren't cheap, but they're worth it. Honestly, if you have a midday or evening flight, grab a sandwich to go.
One of the few restaurants that's been here forever. The chef is a staple in Denver food scenes and Lola's coastal Mexican offering is amazing for both brunch and dinner. Note: This is not a typical Mexican taco joint. If you want that, head to Patzcuaros.
138 locals recommend
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StOne of the few restaurants that's been here forever. The chef is a staple in Denver food scenes and Lola's coastal Mexican offering is amazing for both brunch and dinner. Note: This is not a typical Mexican taco joint. If you want that, head to Patzcuaros.
Denver does Mexican damn well and Patzcuaro's is one of my favorites. There is no frills here—it's a great little place, but it's not a lengthy meal. Their tacos, enchiladas, etc. you can't beat 'em.
37 locals recommend
Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant
2616 W 32nd AveDenver does Mexican damn well and Patzcuaro's is one of my favorites. There is no frills here—it's a great little place, but it's not a lengthy meal. Their tacos, enchiladas, etc. you can't beat 'em.
Starbucks
2990 W 44th AveThe closest and most convenient for those with Starbucks habits.
If you like Momofuku, you'll love Uncle. It's sometimes accused of even stealing the menu, ha! Regardless, there are long lines, so come early or order for pick up. Great for cold nights!
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveIf you like Momofuku, you'll love Uncle. It's sometimes accused of even stealing the menu, ha! Regardless, there are long lines, so come early or order for pick up. Great for cold nights!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local spot with a totally unique vibe. It's a mix of summer camp, the Natural History Museum and Brooklyn. Perfect for a night cap or to kick off your evening.
245 locals recommend
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StGreat local spot with a totally unique vibe. It's a mix of summer camp, the Natural History Museum and Brooklyn. Perfect for a night cap or to kick off your evening.
One of the best views of the Denver skyline and a totally unique experience. Think: Food truck corral jammed into a 2 story bar with bleachers for site-seeing.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetOne of the best views of the Denver skyline and a totally unique experience. Think: Food truck corral jammed into a 2 story bar with bleachers for site-seeing.
The neighborhood wine bar, I eat here probably once a week. Go on Monday or Tuesday evenings for a great deal on a bottle and bruschetta board.
155 locals recommend
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StThe neighborhood wine bar, I eat here probably once a week. Go on Monday or Tuesday evenings for a great deal on a bottle and bruschetta board.
It probably goes without saying, but they serve beer here—lots of local taps, guest taps and even some great food. Get a spot on the rooftop patio for a can't miss view.
118 locals recommend
Ale House
2501 16th StIt probably goes without saying, but they serve beer here—lots of local taps, guest taps and even some great food. Get a spot on the rooftop patio for a can't miss view.
Denver's best Speakeasy and actually, one of the nation's top rated. Not the easiest to get into, walk over early and drop your name for a reservation, but this place rivals NYC's Dead Rabbit or PDT, as well as anything you'll find in Portland or Seattle. For those who love a great cocktail.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StDenver's best Speakeasy and actually, one of the nation's top rated. Not the easiest to get into, walk over early and drop your name for a reservation, but this place rivals NYC's Dead Rabbit or PDT, as well as anything you'll find in Portland or Seattle. For those who love a great cocktail.
Great outdoor beer garden—perfect for sunny days and local beers or even game days.
190 locals recommend
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StGreat outdoor beer garden—perfect for sunny days and local beers or even game days.
Probably your closest Colorado Craft Brewery—which is great because it's walkable, they have live music at times and solid beer! I would recommend this over Prost (also up the street) any day.
103 locals recommend
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueProbably your closest Colorado Craft Brewery—which is great because it's walkable, they have live music at times and solid beer! I would recommend this over Prost (also up the street) any day.
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveOne of the 2 closer places for all the goods.
I believe this is the closest grocery, but King Soopers may be a tad nicer for like produce, cold cuts, etc.
722 locals recommend
Safeway
757 E 20th AveI believe this is the closest grocery, but King Soopers may be a tad nicer for like produce, cold cuts, etc.
Walgreens
801 16th St MallClosest local pharmacy and drug store.
The closest Whole Foods and probably best grocery for foodies.
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StThe closest Whole Foods and probably best grocery for foodies.
The local butcher shop—they have great cuts of meat, fresh veggies, potatoes, etc. A limited grocery, but quality stuff and walkable.
23 locals recommend
Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe
3326 Tejon StThe local butcher shop—they have great cuts of meat, fresh veggies, potatoes, etc. A limited grocery, but quality stuff and walkable.
Parks & Nature
It's got a playground for kids, a basketball court if that's your thing or just a nice place for a sunny day.
7 locals recommend
Hirshorn Park
3000 Tejon StIt's got a playground for kids, a basketball court if that's your thing or just a nice place for a sunny day.
Shopping
There are a bunch of unique shops on this street, plenty of local stuff surrounded by breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
196 locals recommend
Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StThere are a bunch of unique shops on this street, plenty of local stuff surrounded by breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
Getting Around
Not only is this a great place for night life, with some great restaurants, shopping and bars, but they also run trains to and from the airport. Look online for a schedule, but it's definitely the cheapest option and also most convenient.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
Not only is this a great place for night life, with some great restaurants, shopping and bars, but they also run trains to and from the airport. Look online for a schedule, but it's definitely the cheapest option and also most convenient.