Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
Free pig roast every Friday evening, May-Sept. Happy Hour Specials 2x/night
63 locals recommend
Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1550 Court PlFree pig roast every Friday evening, May-Sept. Happy Hour Specials 2x/night
Capitol Hill Tavern
1225 Logan StGREAT Patio, great people, great food! Regular specials
The Park Tavern & Restaurant
931 E 11th AveCheap drinks, 2x/night happy hours
The Horseshoe Lounge
414 E 20th AveGreat, Hip Bar. Fabulous ppl
Tavern Uptown
538 East 17th AvenueBest outdoor patio in town. Scene is rather jock-ish, fyi
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StGreat Lesbian hangout. Cash only.
Great scene. Known for mixed drinks, although I have never tried b/c they have too many beers on rotation
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveGreat scene. Known for mixed drinks, although I have never tried b/c they have too many beers on rotation
Wrangler
Gay bar. Men-only $10 all you can drink special Sunday evenings. Meat-y on Sundays
Deertiie...That out of the way, it is one of the reasons my city is referred to as Menver. Enjoy.
45 locals recommend
Sancho's Broken Arrow
741 E Colfax AveDeertiie...That out of the way, it is one of the reasons my city is referred to as Menver. Enjoy.
For those who like watching sporting events, or who were members of greek organizations in college.
44 locals recommend
Govnr's Park Tavern
701 Pennsylvania StFor those who like watching sporting events, or who were members of greek organizations in college.
X BAR
629 E Colfax AveGay bar. Lesbians & Gays frequent. Great dancing.
You think you know everything there is to know about beer?? Go here. Emphasis is on European beers. The drink menu is reportedly 72 pages long
26 locals recommend
Cheeky Monk Beer Cafe
534 Colorado BoulevardYou think you know everything there is to know about beer?? Go here. Emphasis is on European beers. The drink menu is reportedly 72 pages long
Great sports watching place without the fear of others spilling drinks on you
48 locals recommend
Stoney's Bar and Grill
1111 Lincoln StGreat sports watching place without the fear of others spilling drinks on you
Lowdown Brewery
800 Lincoln StLocal brewery just around the corner!
Essentials
Small grocer with mostly organic food options. Has take-away options
207 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
900 East 11th AvenueSmall grocer with mostly organic food options. Has take-away options
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveCheap, nearby grocery store.
Tony's Market
950 BroadwayNearby expensive grocer. Sells high-end everything. Butcher.
Food Scene
Wokano Asian Bistro
1078 N Ogden StAaahmaazing Asian food (Chinese, Thai). Short walk
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveGreat sandwiches
Best Veg food in Denver, nearly best coffee in Denver, very hipster bar
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveBest Veg food in Denver, nearly best coffee in Denver, very hipster bar
Jonesy's EatBar
400 E 20th AveGreat American food
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveBest diner in town, although a bit pricier than most diners
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AveGreat sticky buns (Asian & juice bar)
Second best Veg restaurant in town, with the same owners as the best Veg restaurant in town.
225 locals recommend
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueSecond best Veg restaurant in town, with the same owners as the best Veg restaurant in town.
Limon
1612 E 17th AveChic Peruvian restaurant. More of a date place. Tables are close together
Fluid Coffee Bar
501 E 19th AveSmall, local. Easy to meet others
Great coffee, games. Comfy seating. Last I knew, they refuse to provide WiFi, fyi
107 locals recommend
Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveGreat coffee, games. Comfy seating. Last I knew, they refuse to provide WiFi, fyi
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street
1300 Pennsylvania StGreat coffee
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveSuper popular brunch/breakfast spot
For those special moments when all you really need is a greasy slice of pizza. Otherwise, do not go there.
40 locals recommend
Benny Blancos
616 E 13th AveFor those special moments when all you really need is a greasy slice of pizza. Otherwise, do not go there.
BEST bagels East of the Mississippi. Great burritos, too. Very popular
20 locals recommend
Moe's Broadway Bagel
550 Grant StreetBEST bagels East of the Mississippi. Great burritos, too. Very popular
Great family restaurant. Very popular on weekends. Great food.
34 locals recommend
Racine's Restaurant
650 Sherman StGreat family restaurant. Very popular on weekends. Great food.
One of the best Indian restaurants around. Has several unfortunate dating memories for me, though:(
55 locals recommend
Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave
330 E 6th AveOne of the best Indian restaurants around. Has several unfortunate dating memories for me, though:(
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayBecause who doesn't want ice cream?!
The Hornet
76 BroadwayGreat food & beer selection. Rather popular
Pizza Fusion Denver
571 E Colfax AveGREAT pizza. Employs homeless people as a business model! Non-profit
The absolutely best coffee shop in Denver. And it has a full bar. bam. Oh, also has a patio.
23 locals recommend
Rooster and Moon Coffee Pub
955 Bannock StThe absolutely best coffee shop in Denver. And it has a full bar. bam. Oh, also has a patio.
Table 6
609 Corona StFor when you want to impress. Tables are close together. Pricy.
Pho on 6
1312 E 6th AveBest Pho outside of Federal. Patio.
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th AveGreat food. Pricy.
Great pizza, oysters & drinks. Owned by a friend of mine. Popular Denver restaurant for decades.
116 locals recommend
Angelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th AveGreat pizza, oysters & drinks. Owned by a friend of mine. Popular Denver restaurant for decades.
Everything Else
Aaahhmaazing steaks/meats/fish to bring home to grill--just request butcher put preferred seasoning. Great salads. Small, local grocer
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveAaahhmaazing steaks/meats/fish to bring home to grill--just request butcher put preferred seasoning. Great salads. Small, local grocer
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveCheapest and largest selection of spirits in the 'hood.
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StIconic music venue.
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveIconic music venue.
Small, independent movie theater. Midnight movies are a blast from the past. If you initially choose an uncomfortable seat, just switch until you find a comfortable one. Sells tea:-)
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Esquire Theatre
590 N Downing StSmall, independent movie theater. Midnight movies are a blast from the past. If you initially choose an uncomfortable seat, just switch until you find a comfortable one. Sells tea:-)
Small, independent movie theater. Sells alcohol. Great restaurants within walking distance makes for a great date night.
180 locals recommend
Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwaySmall, independent movie theater. Sells alcohol. Great restaurants within walking distance makes for a great date night.
Huge, beautiful park. Reportedly haunted, as there are many bodies buried under the lawn (you can see the graves when standing on the Pavilion, facing west, just after a rain). Great ppl watching
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Huge, beautiful park. Reportedly haunted, as there are many bodies buried under the lawn (you can see the graves when standing on the Pavilion, facing west, just after a rain). Great ppl watching
Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
400 E 8th AveSooo, did you spot a Governor?
The Basilica of this region. Think Catholic Cathedral on steroids
17 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan StThe Basilica of this region. Think Catholic Cathedral on steroids
Conoco
1200 E 8th AveClosest gas station
Urban shopping mall. Has major movie theater. Also, is home to a great jazz club
104 locals recommend
Denver Pavilions
500 16th St MallUrban shopping mall. Has major movie theater. Also, is home to a great jazz club
Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th StIconic hotel. Best tea service in Denver.
Arts & Culture
Colorado history museum. Very hands-on & interactive. They do a great job, as far as museums go. Family-friendly
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayColorado history museum. Very hands-on & interactive. They do a great job, as far as museums go. Family-friendly
THE PARK in Denver. Think Central Park. Look online for events, as they host too many to mention here.
66 locals recommend
Civic Center Park
101 14th AveTHE PARK in Denver. Think Central Park. Look online for events, as they host too many to mention here.
THE MUSEUM to see in Denver. The DAM is to Denver as the Met is to NYC.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyTHE MUSEUM to see in Denver. The DAM is to Denver as the Met is to NYC.
Why should I go to a library on my vacation, you ask? If you care at all about design or have purchased ANYTHING from Target, JUST GO! Need more info? Google it already!
55 locals recommend
Denver Central Library
10 W 14th AveWhy should I go to a library on my vacation, you ask? If you care at all about design or have purchased ANYTHING from Target, JUST GO! Need more info? Google it already!
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StThe World's largest collection of Clyfford Still works.
Because Molly Brown is da bomb! And not just because she survived the Titanic...she kept Denver afloat for many years after. This place is also reportedly haunted.
240 locals recommend
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StBecause Molly Brown is da bomb! And not just because she survived the Titanic...she kept Denver afloat for many years after. This place is also reportedly haunted.
I have never been, but have heard wonderful things, so please let me know what you think.
82 locals recommend
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StI have never been, but have heard wonderful things, so please let me know what you think.
If you're into the club scene. Also, just walk down Broadway from here to run into Club Row.
41 locals recommend
Club Vinyl
1082 BroadwayIf you're into the club scene. Also, just walk down Broadway from here to run into Club Row.