Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th AveThey have the best lattes in town!
Best views of Denver from LoHi- a ten minute Uber drive from my condo for stunning views, bustling bar scene and food court indoors.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetBest views of Denver from LoHi- a ten minute Uber drive from my condo for stunning views, bustling bar scene and food court indoors.
This RhiNo gem is a favorite. Small plates if Latin & American food prepared by Chef and Co-Owner, Dana Rodriquez. It is a buzzing place most of the night!
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer StThis RhiNo gem is a favorite. Small plates if Latin & American food prepared by Chef and Co-Owner, Dana Rodriquez. It is a buzzing place most of the night!
This LoHi newcomer is known for unique individual pizzas, innovative pasta dishes that hit the mark. A great place to share dishes. The steak entree is amazing but a single order is for two or three people. Reservations are a plus but go early 6 ish or after 9 and you should be fine without.
112 locals recommend
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveThis LoHi newcomer is known for unique individual pizzas, innovative pasta dishes that hit the mark. A great place to share dishes. The steak entree is amazing but a single order is for two or three people. Reservations are a plus but go early 6 ish or after 9 and you should be fine without.
Mizuna
225 E 7th AveFrank Bonanno, a local chef-owner who's gift is Italian cuisine.
A hip downtown scene with mouthwatering Asian fusion fare. Early or late night to get in so make a reservation if you can!
68 locals recommend
ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake StA hip downtown scene with mouthwatering Asian fusion fare. Early or late night to get in so make a reservation if you can!
This is a restaurant owned by local chef, Alex Seidel. It is a true farm to table restaurant with produce from Alex's farm. It is half market cafe and sit down restaurant downtown. Dinner reservations are recommended. It can be a very loud dining experience at night though. Excellent for lunch and a great excuse to visit the iconic Union Station
95 locals recommend
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop StThis is a restaurant owned by local chef, Alex Seidel. It is a true farm to table restaurant with produce from Alex's farm. It is half market cafe and sit down restaurant downtown. Dinner reservations are recommended. It can be a very loud dining experience at night though. Excellent for lunch and a great excuse to visit the iconic Union Station
Noted as one of Denvers best new restaurants by 5280 Magazine. Latin fare that draws crowds. Beautiful space.
50 locals recommend
LEÑA
24 BroadwayNoted as one of Denvers best new restaurants by 5280 Magazine. Latin fare that draws crowds. Beautiful space.
Another Frank Bonanno restaurant, (one of his 10), this time Asian fusion to savor with delight. Reservations recommended but there is a bar for walk ins and early starters should be fine.
48 locals recommend
Bones
Another Frank Bonanno restaurant, (one of his 10), this time Asian fusion to savor with delight. Reservations recommended but there is a bar for walk ins and early starters should be fine.
Another top restaurant in Denver located in Union Station. Go there for their seafood, oyster house and bar. It is very popular, stunning decor and chef and co-owner
Jennifer Jasinski, is a household name in the Denver foodie scene.
35 locals recommend
Stoic & Genuine
1701 Wynkoop StAnother top restaurant in Denver located in Union Station. Go there for their seafood, oyster house and bar. It is very popular, stunning decor and chef and co-owner
Jennifer Jasinski, is a household name in the Denver foodie scene.
This iconic LoHi restaurant & bar is a adventure in flavor palettes. It is the creation of chef owner, Justin Cucci, also owner of Root Down and Ophelia's. An eclectic menu that includes vegetarian, gluten free and other special requests. The rooftop bar is not to be missed.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis iconic LoHi restaurant & bar is a adventure in flavor palettes. It is the creation of chef owner, Justin Cucci, also owner of Root Down and Ophelia's. An eclectic menu that includes vegetarian, gluten free and other special requests. The rooftop bar is not to be missed.
A modest coffee shop on 6th Ave (there is also one off of 13th) that has coffee so good that it is a destination coffee lovers.
107 locals recommend
Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveA modest coffee shop on 6th Ave (there is also one off of 13th) that has coffee so good that it is a destination coffee lovers.
This popular vegetarian cafe is a 5 block walk from the condo. They have my favorite cold pressed juice in town. The Bon Vivant is my favorite. They have open mics at night too that are popular.
44 locals recommend
The Corner Beet
1401 N Ogden StThis popular vegetarian cafe is a 5 block walk from the condo. They have my favorite cold pressed juice in town. The Bon Vivant is my favorite. They have open mics at night too that are popular.
If you are wondering what the steady parade of people walking with pink boxes past the condo it is because this zany donut shop draws crowds all day long. It's a thing to do; eat a Voodoo Donut. For the 420 crowd, pop by the Colfax Pot Shop next door to stir up an appetite while your at it.
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveIf you are wondering what the steady parade of people walking with pink boxes past the condo it is because this zany donut shop draws crowds all day long. It's a thing to do; eat a Voodoo Donut. For the 420 crowd, pop by the Colfax Pot Shop next door to stir up an appetite while your at it.
Cattivella
10195 E 29th DrThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
Dio Mio
3264 Larimer StThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
El Five
2930 15th StThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
Annette
2501 Dallas StThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
Coperta
400 E 20th AveThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
Concourse Restaurant Moderne
10195 E 29th DrThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
12@MADISON
1160 Madison StThis is one of 5280 Magazine's Best Restaurants
From "Where We’re Eating, March 2018" in 5280 Magazine
27 locals recommend
Kitchen Table BBQ & Comfort Food @ Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveFrom "Where We’re Eating, March 2018" in 5280 Magazine
Mehak India's Aroma
250 Steele StFrom "Where We’re Eating, March 2018" in 5280 Magazine
A popular oyster bar. Try the Hawaiian raw tuna salad!
15 locals recommend
Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood
2625 E 2nd AveA popular oyster bar. Try the Hawaiian raw tuna salad!
This is Denver's version of Grand Central Market in NYC. It is a hot spot with a bar, cafe's, bakeries, fish market and restaurant
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StThis is Denver's version of Grand Central Market in NYC. It is a hot spot with a bar, cafe's, bakeries, fish market and restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveBest place to see a show, smaller venue with great scene
Lion's Lair
2022 E Colfax AveClassic dive bar on Colfax with a bit of a comedy scene.
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayVisit bar owner Sean Kenyon for his award winning cocktails. Sean is renowned for his creativity and mixology with some the finest ingredients available. This is a speakeasy, so be prepared to put your name on the list to get in. The waits are 30-60 minutes at peak times, but well worth the wait.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StVisit bar owner Sean Kenyon for his award winning cocktails. Sean is renowned for his creativity and mixology with some the finest ingredients available. This is a speakeasy, so be prepared to put your name on the list to get in. The waits are 30-60 minutes at peak times, but well worth the wait.
If you want a taste of a very cool down-to-earth bar, not too hipster, but not dive, then this is a great place to begin a night exploring RhiNo District.
87 locals recommend
The Matchbox
2625 Larimer StIf you want a taste of a very cool down-to-earth bar, not too hipster, but not dive, then this is a great place to begin a night exploring RhiNo District.
Irish Snug
1201 E Colfax AveHopping scene a short walk from the condo.
This is a new locals favorite. Great place to go in the daytime. Views of the city. Gets packed at night
190 locals recommend
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StThis is a new locals favorite. Great place to go in the daytime. Views of the city. Gets packed at night
Larimer Street from 14th to 20th is the busiest street of restaurants and a handful of restaurants. Being near Coors Field, the Convention Center and all the major hotels it is always busy. Late Nights are very crowded, with a very young scene.
32 locals recommend
Larimer Street
Larimer StreetLarimer Street from 14th to 20th is the busiest street of restaurants and a handful of restaurants. Being near Coors Field, the Convention Center and all the major hotels it is always busy. Late Nights are very crowded, with a very young scene.
A place to go to catch an authentic Denver music and comedian scene. This area is the hub for some of Denver's notorious musicians. Walk along Broadway for great bars and restaurants and a buzzing scene.
67 locals recommend
The Hi-Dive
7 S BroadwayA place to go to catch an authentic Denver music and comedian scene. This area is the hub for some of Denver's notorious musicians. Walk along Broadway for great bars and restaurants and a buzzing scene.
A bar on South Broadway next the Hi-Dive. Very packed with Denver creative hipster crowd.
118 locals recommend
Sputnik
3 S BroadwayA bar on South Broadway next the Hi-Dive. Very packed with Denver creative hipster crowd.
Another popular neighborhood bar near the condo that you can walk too. Patio seating.
18 locals recommend
Kingas Lounge
1509 N Marion StAnother popular neighborhood bar near the condo that you can walk too. Patio seating.
Colfax Ave Business Improvement District
1490 N Lafayette StThis is an upscale wine bar.
Great place before going to a show. Order the El Pretty Cool cocktail!
61 locals recommend
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveGreat place before going to a show. Order the El Pretty Cool cocktail!
Because there are 56 varieties of whiskey, this is a great bar before going to a show at the Ogden theater!
9 locals recommend
Marion Street Tavern
1223 E 13th AveBecause there are 56 varieties of whiskey, this is a great bar before going to a show at the Ogden theater!
Great 1920's retro jazz club. Classy cocktails and amazing staff. Definately worth a stop when you are in RiNo
120 locals recommend
Nocturne
1330 27th StGreat 1920's retro jazz club. Classy cocktails and amazing staff. Definately worth a stop when you are in RiNo
Pon Pon
2528 Walnut StArtsy vibe, great Happy Hour!
Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StGoing to a show at the Bluebird Theater? Stop here first!
Curio Bar
2669 Larimer StThis is the must see bar day or night located in the Denver Central Market.
A classic Denver institution at the Oxford Hotel near Union Station
56 locals recommend
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th StA classic Denver institution at the Oxford Hotel near Union Station
Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StTrendy spot, millenial crowd.
This is the trendiest samll bar in Denver right now. Lovely interiors, cute patio and young hipster crowd. Definately an Uber ride though.
28 locals recommend
Fort Greene
321 E 45th AveThis is the trendiest samll bar in Denver right now. Lovely interiors, cute patio and young hipster crowd. Definately an Uber ride though.
Parks & Nature
Cheesman Park
This is one of Denver's most beloved parks....
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StStunning array of botanicals.
This park has a train the runs along the foothills. The Red Rocks Trail is a beautiful, easy trail. Its a great running trail too.
92 locals recommend
Matthews / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93This park has a train the runs along the foothills. The Red Rocks Trail is a beautiful, easy trail. Its a great running trail too.
This park connects downtown to Platte Park. A gorgeous walk over two bridges will make a walk to the Highlands and Platte Park worthwhile. You can plot your walk from downtown and walk all the way to Little Man Ice Cream in LoHi.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StThis park connects downtown to Platte Park. A gorgeous walk over two bridges will make a walk to the Highlands and Platte Park worthwhile. You can plot your walk from downtown and walk all the way to Little Man Ice Cream in LoHi.
This is south a bit, but well worth the drive if you are feeling adventurous. A stunning valley of rock and rolling hills. I just found out about it a couple years ago.
99 locals recommend
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrThis is south a bit, but well worth the drive if you are feeling adventurous. A stunning valley of rock and rolling hills. I just found out about it a couple years ago.
Great mountain biking trail in the foothills. Not great for hiking.
108 locals recommend
Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74Great mountain biking trail in the foothills. Not great for hiking.
Every trail near Boulder is epic. Dowdy Trail, Mesa Trail, Chautaqua...this is area is well worth the drive if you want a taste of the edge of the Rocky Mountain Range.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Every trail near Boulder is epic. Dowdy Trail, Mesa Trail, Chautaqua...this is area is well worth the drive if you want a taste of the edge of the Rocky Mountain Range.
Sightseeing
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveEssentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveWalgreens
801 16th St MallTrader Joe's
661 Logan StThe national grocery chain is in Denver finally!
Safeway
757 E 20th AveCan be crowded...
Boutique market with all the essentials. Has an uncrowded parking lot, great selction and a wine shop
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveBoutique market with all the essentials. Has an uncrowded parking lot, great selction and a wine shop
Getting Around
LoDo
There are B-Cycle station everywhere. This is Denver's bicyle sharing program. Just pay for an allotted time at the station and pull the bikes from the rack. You can drop them off at any other station. This is a great way to get around town! This link has the map of all the stations http://denver.bcycle.com/pages-in-top-navigation/map
32 locals recommend
Denver B-Cycle Station
1240 Sherman StThere are B-Cycle station everywhere. This is Denver's bicyle sharing program. Just pay for an allotted time at the station and pull the bikes from the rack. You can drop them off at any other station. This is a great way to get around town! This link has the map of all the stations http://denver.bcycle.com/pages-in-top-navigation/map
This is located in Union Station. It is the transportation hub in Denver. There are stations for Light Rail (our above ground street car/train) in many locations in the city. There are also bus stations on almost every block. These links will show you the map of all the systems. Lightrail :http://www.rtd-denver.com/lightrail.shtml Bus: http://www.rtd-denver.com/bus.shtml
20 locals recommend
Regional Transportation District
1660 Blake StThis is located in Union Station. It is the transportation hub in Denver. There are stations for Light Rail (our above ground street car/train) in many locations in the city. There are also bus stations on almost every block. These links will show you the map of all the systems. Lightrail :http://www.rtd-denver.com/lightrail.shtml Bus: http://www.rtd-denver.com/bus.shtml
Arts & Culture
Most acts come through here. Check the listings. It is standing room only, not my favorite venue but they have good artists come through.
205 locals recommend
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StMost acts come through here. Check the listings. It is standing room only, not my favorite venue but they have good artists come through.
Another theater along Colfax which has more emerging talent, sometimes bigger artists come through. Has a vintage feel.
249 locals recommend
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveAnother theater along Colfax which has more emerging talent, sometimes bigger artists come through. Has a vintage feel.
The HERBERT BAYER: 1938–1974 show is on display until July 30th. I highly recommend it.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe HERBERT BAYER: 1938–1974 show is on display until July 30th. I highly recommend it.
Clyfford Still was an artist and self proclaimed art world outcast. Many years after his death Denver became home to the Foundations entire collection of his work. Still's larger than life abstract works are set in perfect conversation with the architecture of the building. Not to be missed. Tuesday–Thursday, July 18–20, are half-price admission during the installation of Artists Select: Roni Horn.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StClyfford Still was an artist and self proclaimed art world outcast. Many years after his death Denver became home to the Foundations entire collection of his work. Still's larger than life abstract works are set in perfect conversation with the architecture of the building. Not to be missed. Tuesday–Thursday, July 18–20, are half-price admission during the installation of Artists Select: Roni Horn.
This is a cool museum. They did a great job with it. It is next to Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still.
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayThis is a cool museum. They did a great job with it. It is next to Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still.
On view now 'Ryan McGinley: The Kids Were Alright'. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/06/t-magazine/art/ryan-mcginley-kids-were-alright-museum-contemporary-art-denver.html?_r=0
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StOn view now 'Ryan McGinley: The Kids Were Alright'. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/06/t-magazine/art/ryan-mcginley-kids-were-alright-museum-contemporary-art-denver.html?_r=0
Contemporary photography gallery and organization. The Annual Members show is July 8-July 29th. Location near the art museum. Make a donation while your there too!
Colorado Photographic Arts Center
1200 Bannock StContemporary photography gallery and organization. The Annual Members show is July 8-July 29th. Location near the art museum. Make a donation while your there too!
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StKirkland Museum's newly opened museum