Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
As Frank The Soothsayer of Five Points once said, "Anything and Everything chicken is done here... and it's all to die for"
51 locals recommend
Birdcall
800 E 26th AveAs Frank The Soothsayer of Five Points once said, "Anything and Everything chicken is done here... and it's all to die for"
The add ingredients to their water to match the same water they use in the Brooklyn NYC Bagelries. The result? Damn good bagels!
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveThe add ingredients to their water to match the same water they use in the Brooklyn NYC Bagelries. The result? Damn good bagels!
If you ever get a hankering for a great burger, Park & CO is your place!
50 locals recommend
Park & Co.
439 E 17th AveIf you ever get a hankering for a great burger, Park & CO is your place!
Some of the best salads and sandwhiches around. All super healthy options but packed with flavor. I frequent here about once a week.
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveSome of the best salads and sandwhiches around. All super healthy options but packed with flavor. I frequent here about once a week.
A trendy, quite coffee shop that serves up cold brew, lates, and matcha. Come here to get some work done or just grab some good brews.
33 locals recommend
Blue Sparrow Coffee
3070 Blake StA trendy, quite coffee shop that serves up cold brew, lates, and matcha. Come here to get some work done or just grab some good brews.
Snooze is an iconic brunch location in Denver. Be prepared to wait for around an hour, but I promise the pankcakes and food is worth it! I usually go put my name in and then walk around town until they text me to let me know my table is ready :)
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSnooze is an iconic brunch location in Denver. Be prepared to wait for around an hour, but I promise the pankcakes and food is worth it! I usually go put my name in and then walk around town until they text me to let me know my table is ready :)
Some of the best brews around, Ratio is one of my favorite breweries to meet up with friends over a cold one.
205 locals recommend
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StSome of the best brews around, Ratio is one of my favorite breweries to meet up with friends over a cold one.
The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe StreetA great brunch and can you say bottomless mimosa towers?
This recently opened sushi restaurant serves some great rolls and sashimi, all located within one of the most sustainable buildings in Denver (You can look up while you dine and see into their greenhouse on the roof!)
105 locals recommend
Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StThis recently opened sushi restaurant serves some great rolls and sashimi, all located within one of the most sustainable buildings in Denver (You can look up while you dine and see into their greenhouse on the roof!)
Open all day and all night, go here to find many different food options, some great drinks, and one of the best views of the city!
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetOpen all day and all night, go here to find many different food options, some great drinks, and one of the best views of the city!
One of Denver's newest installations, this street market has just about anything you could ask for. Plus an artsy alley the cuts through the middle!
146 locals recommend
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StOne of Denver's newest installations, this street market has just about anything you could ask for. Plus an artsy alley the cuts through the middle!
If you're craving sweets, go no farther than D bar. I highly recommend a slice of the chocolate cake.
86 locals recommend
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveIf you're craving sweets, go no farther than D bar. I highly recommend a slice of the chocolate cake.
Great for Brunch, great for Lunch, great for Dinner. This place is just all around New American delicious.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveGreat for Brunch, great for Lunch, great for Dinner. This place is just all around New American delicious.
Spanish Tapas, great wine, creative cocktails, and local brews. What more could you ask for? Half price bottles of wine on a Sunday? Done!
111 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StSpanish Tapas, great wine, creative cocktails, and local brews. What more could you ask for? Half price bottles of wine on a Sunday? Done!
Located inside the hip, local market The Source, come get some amazing new American food, and then head up to the top floor for a view of the Denver Skyline against the Rockies.
83 locals recommend
Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdLocated inside the hip, local market The Source, come get some amazing new American food, and then head up to the top floor for a view of the Denver Skyline against the Rockies.
In the mood for the BEST steak you've ever had? Guard and Grace is your best bet. Located in the bottom of an office park, this secluded hide away packs some next level flavor punches.
90 locals recommend
Guard and Grace
1801 California StIn the mood for the BEST steak you've ever had? Guard and Grace is your best bet. Located in the bottom of an office park, this secluded hide away packs some next level flavor punches.
Tacos on the mind? Machete has some of the most creative and tasty ones around! While you're in, make sure to get their house marg and order their homemade chips with a 4 salsa mix you won't soon forget.
96 locals recommend
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveTacos on the mind? Machete has some of the most creative and tasty ones around! While you're in, make sure to get their house marg and order their homemade chips with a 4 salsa mix you won't soon forget.
Have a craving for some classic mexican food? Las Delicias serves up your mex favs in a hip atmosphere that you'll really only appreciate after you're 4 margs and 2 baskets of chips deep for under $10.
11 locals recommend
Las Delicias Uptown
439 E 19th AveHave a craving for some classic mexican food? Las Delicias serves up your mex favs in a hip atmosphere that you'll really only appreciate after you're 4 margs and 2 baskets of chips deep for under $10.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite Cocktail bar in all of Denver. I went to their location quite a few times in NYC before they opened a location back in my hometown. The best part? It's within walking distance now! Go here for some of the best cocktails of your life.
83 locals recommend
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StMy favorite Cocktail bar in all of Denver. I went to their location quite a few times in NYC before they opened a location back in my hometown. The best part? It's within walking distance now! Go here for some of the best cocktails of your life.
Finn's manor is a eclectic mix of food trucks and a bar. Come here to snack and get some drinks before heading out in the RiNo district for a night of fun.
157 locals recommend
Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StFinn's manor is a eclectic mix of food trucks and a bar. Come here to snack and get some drinks before heading out in the RiNo district for a night of fun.
One of Denver's first breweries during the recent brew scene revitalization. Come here for some stellar IPAs, Sour beers, Wheat beers, and everything in-between.
208 locals recommend
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StOne of Denver's first breweries during the recent brew scene revitalization. Come here for some stellar IPAs, Sour beers, Wheat beers, and everything in-between.
One of your best bets for the Denver night scene. Dance floor included :)
24 locals recommend
Lustre Pearl Denver
1315 26th StOne of your best bets for the Denver night scene. Dance floor included :)
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StHands down, my favorite brewery in town
This speakeasy hides in an ice cream shop. Well I'm not a huge fan of the drinks personally, they have a really cool location and the ice cream is actually quite good :p
32 locals recommend
Retrograde
530 E 19th AveThis speakeasy hides in an ice cream shop. Well I'm not a huge fan of the drinks personally, they have a really cool location and the ice cream is actually quite good :p
They have a huge outdoor patio with fire pits and lots of seating. Come here to get some local brews and hang out next to the fire.
190 locals recommend
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StThey have a huge outdoor patio with fire pits and lots of seating. Come here to get some local brews and hang out next to the fire.
With a giant outdoor patio and some of the tastiest beers I've ever had, Ratio is one brewery I'll find myself at nearly every weekend.
205 locals recommend
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StWith a giant outdoor patio and some of the tastiest beers I've ever had, Ratio is one brewery I'll find myself at nearly every weekend.
Looking for a little more grunge and grit, where the drinks pour heavy and the music is cranked? Matchbox is your sure bet for any night of the week.
87 locals recommend
The Matchbox
2625 Larimer StLooking for a little more grunge and grit, where the drinks pour heavy and the music is cranked? Matchbox is your sure bet for any night of the week.
715 Club
715 E 26th AveLocal dive bar with a pizzeria attached. No missing this.
Classic and new age cocktails in a classy establishment. Come here and feel like you've upped your class.
24 locals recommend
Union Lodge No. 1
1543 Champa StClassic and new age cocktails in a classy establishment. Come here and feel like you've upped your class.
This speakeasy hides behind an unassuming bookcase. Check in to the front desk so they can pass your name into a hidden door before you're admitted to a low-lit, cocktail haven.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StThis speakeasy hides behind an unassuming bookcase. Check in to the front desk so they can pass your name into a hidden door before you're admitted to a low-lit, cocktail haven.
Barbeque joint... or is it? This cocktail lounge hides in the "freezer" of this BBQ establishment. Just beyond lies some special crafted cocktails and intimate seating that you'll feel right at home in.
90 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StBarbeque joint... or is it? This cocktail lounge hides in the "freezer" of this BBQ establishment. Just beyond lies some special crafted cocktails and intimate seating that you'll feel right at home in.
Wine on tap? You bet! This winery taps and cans all their wines, but you can enjoy it right at the source, either in their bar our out back on their huge patio. If you're a wine lover, this is a can't miss.
194 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StWine on tap? You bet! This winery taps and cans all their wines, but you can enjoy it right at the source, either in their bar our out back on their huge patio. If you're a wine lover, this is a can't miss.
If you want one of the most spectacular skylines and mountain views in Denver, you have to go to The Woods. This bar sits atop The Source hotel and is connected to a lot of other shops and breweries. But ride the elevator to the 5th floor for a drink and view you won't regret.
31 locals recommend
The Woods
3330 Brighton BlvdIf you want one of the most spectacular skylines and mountain views in Denver, you have to go to The Woods. This bar sits atop The Source hotel and is connected to a lot of other shops and breweries. But ride the elevator to the 5th floor for a drink and view you won't regret.
Essentials
Safeway
757 E 20th AveThe closest grocery store is right down the block!
Arts & Culture
Central Market itself is a great place to hang out, with lots of shops inside and a large seating area. But I point you here to start your street art walk! The alleys behind Central Market are full with street art murals that get updated twice a year. Spend some time walking up and down the alleys and feel free to take some pics for the gram.
61 locals recommend
Izzio @ Central Market
2669 Larimer StCentral Market itself is a great place to hang out, with lots of shops inside and a large seating area. But I point you here to start your street art walk! The alleys behind Central Market are full with street art murals that get updated twice a year. Spend some time walking up and down the alleys and feel free to take some pics for the gram.
Big Blue Bear
750-776 14th StOne of the most iconic statues in the city: The Big Blue Bear!
Parks & Nature
The closest park. A nice refuge from the cement and stone of the city.
31 locals recommend
Curtis Park
The closest park. A nice refuge from the cement and stone of the city.
Getting Around
The closest Light Rail stop. Use the light rail to get just about anywhere you want in the city. The stops also extend into the surrounding metro area, ideal for getting to Golden or down to Littleton.
14 locals recommend
25th & Welton Station
2543 Welton StThe closest Light Rail stop. Use the light rail to get just about anywhere you want in the city. The stops also extend into the surrounding metro area, ideal for getting to Golden or down to Littleton.