Guidebook for Denver

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Guidebook for Denver

Essentials

Right across the street!
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta St
515 locals recommend
Right across the street!
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th Ave
719 locals recommend

Food Scene

Counter-serve chain offering Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches & kebabs in a colorful space. www.zoeskitchen.com
7 locals recommend
Zoës Kitchen
4550 Main St
7 locals recommend
Counter-serve chain offering Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches & kebabs in a colorful space. www.zoeskitchen.com
19 locals recommend
ink! Coffee Little Raven
Little Raven Street
19 locals recommend
Lively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps & more. And right next door! www.tupelohoneycafe.com
20 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
1650 Wewatta St
20 locals recommend
Lively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps & more. And right next door! www.tupelohoneycafe.com
Upscale, buzzy Italian hot spot from an acclaimed team with an open kitchen & a fireplace lounge. www.tavernettadenver.com
65 locals recommend
Tavernetta
1889 16th St Mall
65 locals recommend
Upscale, buzzy Italian hot spot from an acclaimed team with an open kitchen & a fireplace lounge. www.tavernettadenver.com
Casually hip outfit dispensing carefully sourced quick Chinese street food, including dumplings & noodles. www.zoemama.com
30 locals recommend
Zoe Ma Ma
1625 Wynkoop St
30 locals recommend
Casually hip outfit dispensing carefully sourced quick Chinese street food, including dumplings & noodles. www.zoemama.com
Casual hot spot for farm-to-table comfort food & craft beer in a historic train station with a late-night happy hour. www.nextdooreatery.com
103 locals recommend
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St
103 locals recommend
Casual hot spot for farm-to-table comfort food & craft beer in a historic train station with a late-night happy hour. www.nextdooreatery.com
Spacious seafood spot with open kitchen turns out everything from crudo & caviar to lobster rolls. www.stoicandgenuine.com
35 locals recommend
Stoic & Genuine
1701 Wynkoop St
35 locals recommend
Spacious seafood spot with open kitchen turns out everything from crudo & caviar to lobster rolls. www.stoicandgenuine.com
Located in the train station, this snug shop offers gourmet ice cream, boozy shakes & vegan scoops. (Little Man Ice Cream is the quintessential Denver ice cream place -- Milkbox serves their ice cream, but offers sundaes too!)
12 locals recommend
Milkbox Ice Creamery
1701 Wynkoop St
12 locals recommend
Located in the train station, this snug shop offers gourmet ice cream, boozy shakes & vegan scoops. (Little Man Ice Cream is the quintessential Denver ice cream place -- Milkbox serves their ice cream, but offers sundaes too!)
Specialty caffeine drinks & pastries served in a train station setup with outdoor seats. www.pigtraincoffee.com
9 locals recommend
Pigtrain Coffee Company
1701 Wynkoop St
9 locals recommend
Specialty caffeine drinks & pastries served in a train station setup with outdoor seats. www.pigtraincoffee.com
One of the best brunches in Denver! Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails. Go early, expect a wait. www.snoozeeatery.com
863 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Ave
863 locals recommend
One of the best brunches in Denver! Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails. Go early, expect a wait. www.snoozeeatery.com
High-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar. www.mercantiledenver.com
95 locals recommend
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop St
95 locals recommend
High-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar. www.mercantiledenver.com
Sleek setting for craft brew & extra-large burgers topped high with indulgent ingredients. www.hopdoddy.com
18 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1747 Wynkoop St
18 locals recommend
Sleek setting for craft brew & extra-large burgers topped high with indulgent ingredients. www.hopdoddy.com
Vibrant bar & grill focusing on tacos with creative fillings & an extensive menu of tequilas with a late-night happy hour. www.machetedenver.com
96 locals recommend
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd Ave
96 locals recommend
Vibrant bar & grill focusing on tacos with creative fillings & an extensive menu of tequilas with a late-night happy hour. www.machetedenver.com
Sophisticated environs with glass-enclosed floor-to-ceiling wine room & elevated Italian offerings. www.veniceristorante.com
18 locals recommend
Venice
1700 Wynkoop St
18 locals recommend
Sophisticated environs with glass-enclosed floor-to-ceiling wine room & elevated Italian offerings. www.veniceristorante.com
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space. www.mortons.com
21 locals recommend
Morton's The Steakhouse
1745 Wazee St
21 locals recommend
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space. www.mortons.com
Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside plus a salad bar. www.rodizio.com
8 locals recommend
Rodizio Grill - Denver
1801 Wynkoop St
8 locals recommend
Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside plus a salad bar. www.rodizio.com
Upscale chain serving gourmet seafood dishes & creative cocktails in a relaxed, stylish setting with late-night food. www.jaxfishhouse.com
50 locals recommend
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDo
1539 17th St
50 locals recommend
Upscale chain serving gourmet seafood dishes & creative cocktails in a relaxed, stylish setting with late-night food. www.jaxfishhouse.com
Italian eatery serves casual breakfast & quick lunch plus a more extensive evening menu of pasta & pizza. www.denveritalianrestaurants.net
Mangiamo Pronto!
1601 17th St
Italian eatery serves casual breakfast & quick lunch plus a more extensive evening menu of pasta & pizza. www.denveritalianrestaurants.net
Colorful yet sleek contemporary chophouse with a focus on sustainability in The Oxford Hotel. www.urbanfarmerdenver.com
23 locals recommend
Urban Farmer Denver
1659 Wazee St
23 locals recommend
Colorful yet sleek contemporary chophouse with a focus on sustainability in The Oxford Hotel. www.urbanfarmerdenver.com
Amante Coffee at the Oxford
1612 17th St
Strikingly modern decor & a cosmopolitan vibe go with clever contemporary American plates & drinks. www.avelinadenver.com
9 locals recommend
Avelina
1550 17th St
9 locals recommend
Strikingly modern decor & a cosmopolitan vibe go with clever contemporary American plates & drinks. www.avelinadenver.com
Local deli chain serving gourmet sandwiches, including breakfast options, in a casual setting. www.backcountry-deli.com
6 locals recommend
Yampa Sandwich Company
1617 Wazee St
6 locals recommend
Local deli chain serving gourmet sandwiches, including breakfast options, in a casual setting. www.backcountry-deli.com
Member of a small hip chain crafting an extensive menu of Japanese dishes & top-shelf cocktails.
26 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
1616 16th St Mall
26 locals recommend
Member of a small hip chain crafting an extensive menu of Japanese dishes & top-shelf cocktails.
Artisanal pizza & other inventive, organic snacks plus craft suds served in bright quarters. www.luckypiepizza.com
9 locals recommend
Lucky Pie Pizza and Taphouse
1610 16th St Mall
9 locals recommend
Artisanal pizza & other inventive, organic snacks plus craft suds served in bright quarters. www.luckypiepizza.com
Local counter-serve chain that's a take-out/delivery staple for NY-style pies & other Italian eats. www.anthonyspizzaandpasta.com
31 locals recommend
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta
7472 E 29th Ave
31 locals recommend
Local counter-serve chain that's a take-out/delivery staple for NY-style pies & other Italian eats. www.anthonyspizzaandpasta.com
Spacious, modern pub offering an ample selection of drinks & gourmet comfort food, plus a patio. www.thirstyliongastropub.com
33 locals recommend
Thirsty Lion Gastropub - Union Station
1605 Wynkoop St
33 locals recommend
Spacious, modern pub offering an ample selection of drinks & gourmet comfort food, plus a patio. www.thirstyliongastropub.com
Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format. www.theproteinbar.com
8 locals recommend
Protein Bar & Kitchen
1755 16th St Mall
8 locals recommend
Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format. www.theproteinbar.com
Highbrow Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this cantina with a patio. www.loladenver.com
138 locals recommend
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder St
138 locals recommend
Highbrow Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this cantina with a patio. www.loladenver.com
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge (great views!) & global small plates. www.lingerdenver.com
744 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
744 locals recommend
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge (great views!) & global small plates. www.lingerdenver.com
All-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails in modern, counter-serve digs. www.denverbrider.com
27 locals recommend
Brider
1644 Platte St
27 locals recommend
All-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails in modern, counter-serve digs. www.denverbrider.com
Airy counter-serve restaurant emphasizing on elevated cocktails & health-oriented American food. www.eatwithhonor.com
Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery
1900 16th St Mall
Airy counter-serve restaurant emphasizing on elevated cocktails & health-oriented American food. www.eatwithhonor.com
Festive setting for traditional Cuban sandwiches, plus mojitos, caipirinhas & more from the bar. HIGHLY recommend. www.cubacubacafe.com
84 locals recommend
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware St
84 locals recommend
Festive setting for traditional Cuban sandwiches, plus mojitos, caipirinhas & more from the bar. HIGHLY recommend. www.cubacubacafe.com
Seasonal, creative American dishes, plus barrrel-aged cocktails, craft beers & wines in hip space. Get the scallops. www.vestadenver.com
33 locals recommend
Vesta
1822 Blake St
33 locals recommend
Seasonal, creative American dishes, plus barrrel-aged cocktails, craft beers & wines in hip space. Get the scallops. www.vestadenver.com
Upscale-casual Mexican eatery serving tacos, mole & more, with a bar showcasing agave spirits. Go at Happy Hour for bottomless margaritas and incredible appetizers. www.otravezcantina.com
Otra Vez Cantina
610 16th St Mall
Upscale-casual Mexican eatery serving tacos, mole & more, with a bar showcasing agave spirits. Go at Happy Hour for bottomless margaritas and incredible appetizers. www.otravezcantina.com
Tiny destination drawing foodies for chef Alex Seidel's refined farm-to-table New American cuisine. www.fruitionrestaurant.com
91 locals recommend
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th Ave
91 locals recommend
Tiny destination drawing foodies for chef Alex Seidel's refined farm-to-table New American cuisine. www.fruitionrestaurant.com
Relaxing restaurant crafting traditional Japanese dishes & rolls along with Hawaiian fusion eats. Killer Happy Hour. https://hapasushi.com/
94 locals recommend
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl St
94 locals recommend
Relaxing restaurant crafting traditional Japanese dishes & rolls along with Hawaiian fusion eats. Killer Happy Hour. https://hapasushi.com/
Restaurant & bar serving American comfort fare in a historic building with a courtyard patio. Famous for their brunch and bottomless mimosas. www.thelobbydenver.com
38 locals recommend
The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe Street
38 locals recommend
Restaurant & bar serving American comfort fare in a historic building with a courtyard patio. Famous for their brunch and bottomless mimosas. www.thelobbydenver.com
Super trendy restaurant incubator with a variety of vendors (pizza, sushi & more), plus a rooftop bar overlooking the city. www.avantifandb.com/
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 locals recommend
Super trendy restaurant incubator with a variety of vendors (pizza, sushi & more), plus a rooftop bar overlooking the city. www.avantifandb.com/
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. www.rootdowndenver.com
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd Ave
515 locals recommend
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. www.rootdowndenver.com
Distinctive dogs (rattlesnake, reindeer) & toppings, microbrews, a biker vibe & late weekend hours. www.bikerjimsdogs.com
59 locals recommend
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer St
59 locals recommend
Distinctive dogs (rattlesnake, reindeer) & toppings, microbrews, a biker vibe & late weekend hours. www.bikerjimsdogs.com

Drinks & Nightlife

In a space with a cool schoolhouse motif, this modern pub turns out craft beers & elevated grub. www.psontap.com
6 locals recommend
Public School 303
1959 16th St Mall
6 locals recommend
In a space with a cool schoolhouse motif, this modern pub turns out craft beers & elevated grub. www.psontap.com
Colorado's oldest brewpub offers craft beers and New American pub grub in a pool hall/bar setting. www.wynkoop.com
101 locals recommend
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St
101 locals recommend
Colorado's oldest brewpub offers craft beers and New American pub grub in a pool hall/bar setting. www.wynkoop.com
Brewery-based taproom with an industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden & food trucks. www.denverbeerco.com
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte St
240 locals recommend
Brewery-based taproom with an industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden & food trucks. www.denverbeerco.com
Bar & grill offering 40-plus tap beers & a rooftop patio with sweeping views of the city skyline. www.alehousedenver.com
118 locals recommend
Ale House
2501 16th St
118 locals recommend
Bar & grill offering 40-plus tap beers & a rooftop patio with sweeping views of the city skyline. www.alehousedenver.com
Quintessential Denver brewery. Hopping, no-nonsense brewpub offering an array of housemade craft beers in an industrial space. www.jaggedmountainbrewery.com
35 locals recommend
Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
1139 20th St
35 locals recommend
Quintessential Denver brewery. Hopping, no-nonsense brewpub offering an array of housemade craft beers in an industrial space. www.jaggedmountainbrewery.com
Brewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views. www.prostbrewing.com
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th St
148 locals recommend
Brewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views. www.prostbrewing.com
Clubby hangout with outdoor seating providing comfort food with a twist & an extensive whiskey list.
28 locals recommend
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2907 Huron St
28 locals recommend
Clubby hangout with outdoor seating providing comfort food with a twist & an extensive whiskey list.
Comfy Coors Field-area bar with an array of whiskey (& non-whiskey) choices plus foosball & pool.
10 locals recommend
Whiskey Bar
2203 Larimer St
10 locals recommend
Comfy Coors Field-area bar with an array of whiskey (& non-whiskey) choices plus foosball & pool.
Enduring pub (since 1959) featuring a robust beer & spirits lineup, plus a back patio & Skee-Ball.
38 locals recommend
Star Bar
2137 Larimer St
38 locals recommend
Enduring pub (since 1959) featuring a robust beer & spirits lineup, plus a back patio & Skee-Ball.
Quintessential Denver brewery. Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe St
238 locals recommend
Quintessential Denver brewery. Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
Huge, multilevel "gastro-brothel" with live music & a restaurant offering eclectic American food. Great cocktails. www.opheliasdenver.com
213 locals recommend
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th St
213 locals recommend
Huge, multilevel "gastro-brothel" with live music & a restaurant offering eclectic American food. Great cocktails. www.opheliasdenver.com
Trendy eatery known for cocktails, gourmet burgers & other rustic dishes as well as its cozy roof patio.
42 locals recommend
Ignite Kitchen + Cocktails
2124 Larimer St
42 locals recommend
Trendy eatery known for cocktails, gourmet burgers & other rustic dishes as well as its cozy roof patio.
Upscale gastropub with an opulent setting inside Union Station, microbrews on tap & modern eats such as burgers & brats.
48 locals recommend
Terminal Bar
1701 Wynkoop St
48 locals recommend
Upscale gastropub with an opulent setting inside Union Station, microbrews on tap & modern eats such as burgers & brats.

Parks & Nature

Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th St
210 locals recommend
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.

Arts & Culture

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany St
496 locals recommend
115 locals recommend
Denver Mint
115 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
1094 locals recommend
Colorado History Museum
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N Broadway
212 locals recommend
Colorado History Museum
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
1293 locals recommend
The Art District on Santa Fe is the hub of the Denver art scene, featuring 30 participating galleries, artist studios and restaurants. With the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado, art lovers can find everything on Santa Fe from traditional art to contemporary and engaging art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, graphic art and textiles. Within this thriving creative community, enjoy First Friday Art Walks (6–9 p.m.) every first Friday of the month. Free guided shuttle coaches pick you up at the light rail station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street and ferry you around the Art District between 5:30 and 10:00 p.m.
44 locals recommend
Art Walk
Santa Fe Drive
44 locals recommend
The Art District on Santa Fe is the hub of the Denver art scene, featuring 30 participating galleries, artist studios and restaurants. With the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado, art lovers can find everything on Santa Fe from traditional art to contemporary and engaging art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, graphic art and textiles. Within this thriving creative community, enjoy First Friday Art Walks (6–9 p.m.) every first Friday of the month. Free guided shuttle coaches pick you up at the light rail station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street and ferry you around the Art District between 5:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Visit the home of Titanic heroine, the unsinkable Margaret "Molly" Brown, a woman of extraordinary courage. All tours are guided and last 45 minutes.
240 locals recommend
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania St
240 locals recommend
Visit the home of Titanic heroine, the unsinkable Margaret "Molly" Brown, a woman of extraordinary courage. All tours are guided and last 45 minutes.

Entertainment & Activities

Home of the Colorado Rockies (baseball)
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake St
955 locals recommend
Home of the Colorado Rockies (baseball)
Home of the Denver Nuggets (basketball), Colorado Avalanche (hockey), and many concerts. Walkable from the apartment!
500 locals recommend
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper Cir
500 locals recommend
Home of the Denver Nuggets (basketball), Colorado Avalanche (hockey), and many concerts. Walkable from the apartment!
Home of the Denver Broncos (football)
56 locals recommend
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant St
56 locals recommend
Home of the Denver Broncos (football)
492 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water St
492 locals recommend
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St
884 locals recommend

Shopping

Massive REI flagship store with rock climbing wall inside, plus gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
242 locals recommend
REI
1416 Platte St
242 locals recommend
Massive REI flagship store with rock climbing wall inside, plus gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.