Nicole's Denver Guidebook
Neighborhoods
RINO is a hip, mural-filled, neighborhood packed with bars, restaurants, lots of local breweries, live music locations, and a few markets sure to please any foodie. This neighborhood is very walkable and located on the Northside of downtown Denver.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
RINO is a hip, mural-filled, neighborhood packed with bars, restaurants, lots of local breweries, live music locations, and a few markets sure to please any foodie. This neighborhood is very walkable and located on the Northside of downtown Denver.
This is the triangular neighborhood inside of three main streets downtown: Colfax Ave, Speer Blvd, and Broadway. The Denver Art Museum, Denver Mint, State Capital Building, bars restaurants, and more are scattered with city parks and residential buildings.
Golden Triangle
This is the triangular neighborhood inside of three main streets downtown: Colfax Ave, Speer Blvd, and Broadway. The Denver Art Museum, Denver Mint, State Capital Building, bars restaurants, and more are scattered with city parks and residential buildings.
A very hip, young and vibrant walking neighborhood is a Denver must and very walkable from the house. Local dining, bars, arcades, ice cream parlors, thrift stores, boutiques, shops and more line both sides of the street and can keep someone busy for an entire day.
45 locals recommend
South Broadway
South BroadwayA very hip, young and vibrant walking neighborhood is a Denver must and very walkable from the house. Local dining, bars, arcades, ice cream parlors, thrift stores, boutiques, shops and more line both sides of the street and can keep someone busy for an entire day.
Home of the First Friday Art Walk & parade, every first Friday in the Summer months. This eclectic neighborhood is filled with art galleries and interesting shops. There are some coffee shops, restaurants a grocery store and, local brewery.
26 locals recommend
Santa Fe Drive
Santa Fe DriveHome of the First Friday Art Walk & parade, every first Friday in the Summer months. This eclectic neighborhood is filled with art galleries and interesting shops. There are some coffee shops, restaurants a grocery store and, local brewery.
This residential area of downtown has a lot of character with many bars, restaurants, and shops scattered throughout - primarily along 13th St, Colfax Ave. and, 6th Ave.
129 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
This residential area of downtown has a lot of character with many bars, restaurants, and shops scattered throughout - primarily along 13th St, Colfax Ave. and, 6th Ave.
Cocktails
Excellent, locally owned, cocktail bar in RINO. Known for unpretentious vibes and one of the largest spirits lists around. Eclectic food trucks and featured punch and cocktail specials are offered most days.
157 locals recommend
Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StExcellent, locally owned, cocktail bar in RINO. Known for unpretentious vibes and one of the largest spirits lists around. Eclectic food trucks and featured punch and cocktail specials are offered most days.
Excellent cocktail bar in the Ramble Hotel in RINO - the original bar is in New York and is famous for cocktails.
83 locals recommend
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StExcellent cocktail bar in the Ramble Hotel in RINO - the original bar is in New York and is famous for cocktails.
Canopy
8 N BroadwayHip spot for cocktails on South Broadway.
The ambiance of this LoDo cocktail bar is legit, as well as the pricing and quality of cocktails. Check out the bar next door on Wednesday nights - The Front Porch - they host flip night and there is a 50% chance the tab is on the house.
13 locals recommend
Roosevelt
1217 15th StreetThe ambiance of this LoDo cocktail bar is legit, as well as the pricing and quality of cocktails. Check out the bar next door on Wednesday nights - The Front Porch - they host flip night and there is a 50% chance the tab is on the house.
Forget Me Not
227 Clayton StreetSwanky, locally owned, cocktail bar in Cherry Creek.
B&GC
249 Columbine StSpeakeasy in Cherry Creek.
Cocktail bar in the popular Milk Market Downtown Denver - check the hours of operation as they are not open every day.
9 locals recommend
Run for the Roses
1801 Blake StCocktail bar in the popular Milk Market Downtown Denver - check the hours of operation as they are not open every day.
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StDenver’s first speakeasy in LoHi.
RiNo Yacht Club
3701 North Williams StreetRecently voted one of the nation’s top cocktail bars.
Food scene
Reservations are a must as this spot is almost always full - their outdoor seating is even packed in the Winter. Can request a fire pit table.
86 locals recommend
Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos StReservations are a must as this spot is almost always full - their outdoor seating is even packed in the Winter. Can request a fire pit table.
Hip food hall with a killer view of the city within walking of Coors Field.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetHip food hall with a killer view of the city within walking of Coors Field.
Rioja
1431 Larimer StJames Beard Award-winning chef.
Băo Brewhouse
1317 14th StreetHip Chinese street food, unique beer list and craft cocktails.
Quality Italian
241 Columbine StHighend Italian in Cherry Creek.
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StFood market in the RINO neighborhood.
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StLocal spot featuring farm-to-table deliciousness. Higher-end restaurant with one of the city's best chefs.
91 locals recommend
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th AveLocal spot featuring farm-to-table deliciousness. Higher-end restaurant with one of the city's best chefs.
Neighborhood Bar
Neighborhood favorite for Czech food & watching hockey games.
19 locals recommend
Sobo 151 Czech Bar and Grill
151 S BroadwayNeighborhood favorite for Czech food & watching hockey games.
Candlelight Tavern
383 S Pearl StDenver’s favorite dive bar.
Dive Inn
1380 S BroadwayLocal favorite dive bar . . . it's the bar with a boat!
Li'l Devils
255 S BroadwayNeighborhood bar with a hidden patio & killer frozen cocktails.
Vegetarian
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveCity O' City
206 E 13th AveSomebody People
1165 S BroadwayBrunch/ Breakfast
Onefold
1420 E 18th AveEverything seems to be cooked in duck fat . . . Yum!
Moe's Broadway Bagel
550 Grant StreetGrab & go, not brunch, yet great.
Family-owned with bingo! During football season, Sundays only- no bingo as this is a huge Viking bar. Brunch & bingo is coming to Saturdays. . . located across the street from the Denver Art Museum.
10 locals recommend
Cap City Tavern
1247 Bannock StFamily-owned with bingo! During football season, Sundays only- no bingo as this is a huge Viking bar. Brunch & bingo is coming to Saturdays. . . located across the street from the Denver Art Museum.
Bistro Vendôme
2267 Larimer StFrench bistro. James Beard Award Winning chef.
Sushi
Located in one of the cities best neighborhoods- Platt Park. There is often a wait and no reservations. Grab a cocktail at Etc. Eatery or Hazel while you wait. (The sushi restaurant across the street is also excellent).
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StLocated in one of the cities best neighborhoods- Platt Park. There is often a wait and no reservations. Grab a cocktail at Etc. Eatery or Hazel while you wait. (The sushi restaurant across the street is also excellent).
Pricey yet worth it! Ask your server to choose your courses for you!
20 locals recommend
Matsuhisa Denver
98 Steele StPricey yet worth it! Ask your server to choose your courses for you!
Go Fish Sushi Denver
1 BroadwayGreat happy hour on S. Broadway!
Rocky Yama Sushi
801 Santa Fe DrSushi joint in the Santa Fe Arts District.