Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome upstairs patio, great Mexican food. Try the nachos!
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Chingones
2463 Larimer StAwesome upstairs patio, great Mexican food. Try the nachos!
Urban winery with a big tasting room and lots of wine on tap.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StUrban winery with a big tasting room and lots of wine on tap.
Josh's favorite place for wings and beer. Cash or check only- plan ahead!
Also worth noting: the scene of Bridget and Josh's first date.
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StJosh's favorite place for wings and beer. Cash or check only- plan ahead!
Also worth noting: the scene of Bridget and Josh's first date.
Belly up to the bar at this small, narrow neighborhood place with rotating themed art. House-made infused vodka make for great martinis. Bridget recommends a dirty jalapeno martini.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveBelly up to the bar at this small, narrow neighborhood place with rotating themed art. House-made infused vodka make for great martinis. Bridget recommends a dirty jalapeno martini.
Constantly has great acts playing. Small, historic venue.
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Bluebird
3317 E Colfax AveConstantly has great acts playing. Small, historic venue.
Teatro Ogden
935 E Colfax AveClassic Denver venue.
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StThe best brewery taproom in Denver
Feeling fancy? Get a drink in the mezzanine above Union Station. It's super swanky and exclusive, so you may have to wait your turn.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop StFeeling fancy? Get a drink in the mezzanine above Union Station. It's super swanky and exclusive, so you may have to wait your turn.
One of Denver's up and comers. Great vibe here and always full of people who really know beer.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StOne of Denver's up and comers. Great vibe here and always full of people who really know beer.
Local brewery. Small but social.
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer StLocal brewery. Small but social.
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StHuge taproom!
Food Scene
Excellent food, always a lovely experience- wait staff is very educated and engaging about what they are serving you. Nice for a special night out or treating yo'self.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Posto
Excellent food, always a lovely experience- wait staff is very educated and engaging about what they are serving you. Nice for a special night out or treating yo'self.
Cocktail game is tight here. Their food is always creative and delicious.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Populist
3163 Larimer StCocktail game is tight here. Their food is always creative and delicious.
Proud to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Food is surprisingly creative and consistently delicious. Cocktails are A+.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveProud to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Food is surprisingly creative and consistently delicious. Cocktails are A+.
If you're feelin' fancy and want to swank it up. Great steaks, outstanding wine list.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guard and Grace
1801 California StIf you're feelin' fancy and want to swank it up. Great steaks, outstanding wine list.
These tacos are the bomb. Way hipper than any taco place should be.
301 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StThese tacos are the bomb. Way hipper than any taco place should be.
The city's best Cuban food. Visited frequently when Josh was living in the Golden Triangle in his bachelor days.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware StThe city's best Cuban food. Visited frequently when Josh was living in the Golden Triangle in his bachelor days.
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StHipster haven for coffee.
Coffee, beer, snacks, free wifi. Good place to post up if you have no agenda.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st AveCoffee, beer, snacks, free wifi. Good place to post up if you have no agenda.
The best place for a fat-laden indulgent breakfast after a night out. Their biscuit sandwiches are the bomb. Bridget always gets the Elmer, Josh prefers the Ellsworth.
415 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveThe best place for a fat-laden indulgent breakfast after a night out. Their biscuit sandwiches are the bomb. Bridget always gets the Elmer, Josh prefers the Ellsworth.
Lovely neighborhood spot in beautiful tree-lined Park Hill. The homes in this neighborhood are the best in Denver- take a walk around!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro Barbès
5021 E 28th AveLovely neighborhood spot in beautiful tree-lined Park Hill. The homes in this neighborhood are the best in Denver- take a walk around!
One of the best restaurants in Denver, in our humble opinions.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StOne of the best restaurants in Denver, in our humble opinions.
Another of Denver's best restaurants, in the beautifully restored Union Station. Grab a seat at the bar to see the bartenders working their magic. We've eaten most of the menu and it's all DELICIOUS.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop StAnother of Denver's best restaurants, in the beautifully restored Union Station. Grab a seat at the bar to see the bartenders working their magic. We've eaten most of the menu and it's all DELICIOUS.
The BEST Japanese restaurant in Denver. Super romantic, beautiful patio in the back for warm weather dining.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage StThe BEST Japanese restaurant in Denver. Super romantic, beautiful patio in the back for warm weather dining.
One of the most ambitious menus in Denver these days, and great cocktails. Not for picky eaters (but veggie friendly). Approachable and fun. A different dining experience than anywhere else in town.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rebel Restaurant
3763 Wynkoop StOne of the most ambitious menus in Denver these days, and great cocktails. Not for picky eaters (but veggie friendly). Approachable and fun. A different dining experience than anywhere else in town.
Great bar and dining spaces. The fanciest coastal Mexican food you've ever eaten (and very well done).
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StGreat bar and dining spaces. The fanciest coastal Mexican food you've ever eaten (and very well done).
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayBest ice cream in Denver!
Some people think this is the best ice cream in Denver. It's actually the second best. (Sweet Action is the best)
538 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StSome people think this is the best ice cream in Denver. It's actually the second best. (Sweet Action is the best)
Great place for desserts. The "cake and shake" option is awesome.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveGreat place for desserts. The "cake and shake" option is awesome.
People love this place, and the unassuming, delicious food is great, but sometimes the wait can make you want to cross the street to one of Larimer's many other options.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Work & Class
2500 Larimer StPeople love this place, and the unassuming, delicious food is great, but sometimes the wait can make you want to cross the street to one of Larimer's many other options.
Are you in to eating meat or drinking great cocktails, surrounded by beautiful people? This place is for you.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Major
3316 Tejon StAre you in to eating meat or drinking great cocktails, surrounded by beautiful people? This place is for you.
One of our favs for a nice meal out. Sit at the bar if you can't get a table- Jon is a master bartender and will make your meal even better. Great brunch too!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beast + Bottle
719 E 17th AveOne of our favs for a nice meal out. Sit at the bar if you can't get a table- Jon is a master bartender and will make your meal even better. Great brunch too!
A little further out, but one of Denver's best neighborhood spots for a nice meal. Bobby the bartender makes us choose the bar every time, over a table. Also excellent brunch.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
duo Restaurant
2413 W 32nd AveA little further out, but one of Denver's best neighborhood spots for a nice meal. Bobby the bartender makes us choose the bar every time, over a table. Also excellent brunch.
Star Kitchen
2917 W Mississippi AveThe dim sum is unrivaled.
Doughnuts! Weird, crazy, delicious doughnuts. Bring a coffee for while you wait in line.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveDoughnuts! Weird, crazy, delicious doughnuts. Bring a coffee for while you wait in line.
Best Ethiopian in Denver. Very small dining room, and not fancy in the least, but so. good. Don't be scared by the block it's on!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restuarant
5707 East Colfax AvenueBest Ethiopian in Denver. Very small dining room, and not fancy in the least, but so. good. Don't be scared by the block it's on!
Great bar and restaurant for those who like beer hall style food (but fancier). Excellent whiskey selection and TONS of beers from around the world.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
1317 14th StGreat bar and restaurant for those who like beer hall style food (but fancier). Excellent whiskey selection and TONS of beers from around the world.
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveTacos and tequila!
Super delicious fish and chips.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GB Fish & Chips Restaurant
5325 E Colfax AveSuper delicious fish and chips.
Bright, clean café with delicious sandwiches and sides. Very trendy at the moment.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveBright, clean café with delicious sandwiches and sides. Very trendy at the moment.
Vegan bakery and café. Their doughnuts are legit!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beet Box
1030 E 22nd AveVegan bakery and café. Their doughnuts are legit!
The coolest hot dog stand in Denver.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steve's Snappin' Dogs
3525 E Colfax AveThe coolest hot dog stand in Denver.
Glazed & Confuzed Donuts
2501 Dallas StDoughnuts!
Great deli sandwiches, plus a fancy market with essentials.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spinelli's Market
4621 E 23rd AveGreat deli sandwiches, plus a fancy market with essentials.
Denver's best bagels. Expect a crowd on weekends!
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveDenver's best bagels. Expect a crowd on weekends!
Build-your-own curry bowls. Delicious, well-seasoned curries.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StBuild-your-own curry bowls. Delicious, well-seasoned curries.
A Denver institution. Has a hip retro diner feel, with stick-to-your-ribs classics. Excellent cocktails and a late night $7 burger, fries, and PBR special.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveA Denver institution. Has a hip retro diner feel, with stick-to-your-ribs classics. Excellent cocktails and a late night $7 burger, fries, and PBR special.
Inventive and expertly cooked Asian-fusion.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake StInventive and expertly cooked Asian-fusion.
This place is BOMB. Get The Boil (a mix of seafood, potatoes, corn cobs, and sausage) with the Asian Cajun sauce. It's absolutely delicious.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Asian Cajun
2400 W Alameda AveThis place is BOMB. Get The Boil (a mix of seafood, potatoes, corn cobs, and sausage) with the Asian Cajun sauce. It's absolutely delicious.
Closest coffee shop with a great mission as well! This fun coffee shop is designed to allow young entrepreneurs to gain business management experience.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prodigy Coffeehouse
3801 E 40th AveClosest coffee shop with a great mission as well! This fun coffee shop is designed to allow young entrepreneurs to gain business management experience.
A collaborative dining and drinking space that is always full of people enjoying themselves. Choose from the many restaurants and bars inside. Excellent view of Denver's skyline from the patio.
651 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetA collaborative dining and drinking space that is always full of people enjoying themselves. Choose from the many restaurants and bars inside. Excellent view of Denver's skyline from the patio.
Essentials
Walgreens
801 16th St MallClosest place to grab essentials.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveClosest grocery store.
Uber fancy grocery store, where you can find special cheeses and the like.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveUber fancy grocery store, where you can find special cheeses and the like.
Shopping
Interesting mix of speciality shops, restaurants, and drink spots. The critically acclaimed Acorn is located here, but our house prefers the tacos at Comida.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdInteresting mix of speciality shops, restaurants, and drink spots. The critically acclaimed Acorn is located here, but our house prefers the tacos at Comida.
Arts & Culture
Denver's best art museum. Josh and Bridget are members- ask about new exhibits and events!
1293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyDenver's best art museum. Josh and Bridget are members- ask about new exhibits and events!
Sightseeing
A museum that is trying it's hardest. Worth a visit to the patio bar on a Friday night, when they are open late. Josh and Bridget probably have passes for you to use, just ask!
496 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany StA museum that is trying it's hardest. Worth a visit to the patio bar on a Friday night, when they are open late. Josh and Bridget probably have passes for you to use, just ask!
The world famous concert venue is a great place to hike or run (slash walk) the stairs as a workout. Check to make sure there isn't an event first, but then the amphitheater is all yours to run around as you please! Great views of the Front Range and city of Denver.
1973 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayThe world famous concert venue is a great place to hike or run (slash walk) the stairs as a workout. Check to make sure there isn't an event first, but then the amphitheater is all yours to run around as you please! Great views of the Front Range and city of Denver.
Parks & Nature
Lovely trail for getting views of the foothills and Red Rocks.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Matthews / Winters
1103 County Rd 93Lovely trail for getting views of the foothills and Red Rocks.
Apex has a great network of trails to explore. Careful of mountain bikers speeding past.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailApex has a great network of trails to explore. Careful of mountain bikers speeding past.
Steep and challenging hike up to Lookout Mountain (where Wild Bill was buried).
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chimney Gulch Trailhead
Chimney Gulch TrailSteep and challenging hike up to Lookout Mountain (where Wild Bill was buried).
Jazz in the Park on Sundays in the summer. Great running trails around the perimeter and lakes, or a place to just stretch your legs.
745 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdJazz in the Park on Sundays in the summer. Great running trails around the perimeter and lakes, or a place to just stretch your legs.
One of Denver's loveliest city parks. Bring a blanket and picnic, or a Frisbee, and enjoy the sunshine with the rest of Denver.
527 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Cheesman
One of Denver's loveliest city parks. Bring a blanket and picnic, or a Frisbee, and enjoy the sunshine with the rest of Denver.
A lovely little oasis within the city. Stroll around and admire the beautifully kept grounds. You are allowed to bring in food and drinks- make a picnic in a quiet corner!
1100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Botánicos de Denver
1007 York StA lovely little oasis within the city. Stroll around and admire the beautifully kept grounds. You are allowed to bring in food and drinks- make a picnic in a quiet corner!
Another park that is great for running- one lap is 2.5 miles.
738 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Washington Park
Another park that is great for running- one lap is 2.5 miles.