Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
There are so many great restaurants in Denver, we can't even hit the tip of the iceberg but here are some of our personal faves that we frequent and recommend.
Open for breakfast and lunch, this place is a must during your stay!
112 locals recommend
The Universal
2911 W 38th AveOpen for breakfast and lunch, this place is a must during your stay!
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveSouthern Goodness in a great neighborhood location.
Breakfast and lunch only in an historic home in the Highlands Square neighborhood. Divine!
178 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveBreakfast and lunch only in an historic home in the Highlands Square neighborhood. Divine!
This place is just the coolest! Great spot for lounging, chatting, grabbing a small bite or having a glass of wine or a coffee.
37 locals recommend
Highlands Cork & Coffee
3701 W 32nd AveThis place is just the coolest! Great spot for lounging, chatting, grabbing a small bite or having a glass of wine or a coffee.
Known for it's $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta nights. Occasionally crowded but worth it.
155 locals recommend
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StKnown for it's $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta nights. Occasionally crowded but worth it.
Rain or shine, there will be a line... It's part of the charm and novelty of Little Man Ice Cream - a LoHi icon.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StRain or shine, there will be a line... It's part of the charm and novelty of Little Man Ice Cream - a LoHi icon.
Highland Tavern
3400 Navajo StNeighborhood restaurant/bar with awesome tater tots!
Sunny's
2339 W 44th AveBreakfast here is awesome!
Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StDelicious tapas in a very cool building.
Denver Cat Company
3929 Tennyson StYou get to hang out with cats. Enough said.
This is a personal fave! Friendly staff, lovely management, a vibrant, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Tell Maddie that Kodie sent you.
39 locals recommend
Acova
3651 Navajo StThis is a personal fave! Friendly staff, lovely management, a vibrant, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Tell Maddie that Kodie sent you.
BOOK IN ADVANCE! This spot requires reservations and it's tough to get in but so worth it! The vibe is so fun and HAPPY and the food and drinks are delicious! Reserve on OpenTable.
86 locals recommend
Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos StBOOK IN ADVANCE! This spot requires reservations and it's tough to get in but so worth it! The vibe is so fun and HAPPY and the food and drinks are delicious! Reserve on OpenTable.
Variety of food with great views of the city from the rooftop!
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetVariety of food with great views of the city from the rooftop!
My Neighbor Felix
1801 Central StreetGreat food and margaritas.
bartaco
1048 Pearl StBecause… tacos…
Drinks & Nightlife
The bar scene changes frequently in Denver but these are some tried and true favorites.
Situated in a former mortuary, Linger is a well-known spot for rooftop cocktails and delicious small plates.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveSituated in a former mortuary, Linger is a well-known spot for rooftop cocktails and delicious small plates.
You’ll find some of the best views of the city and a cool take on food-truck inspired eats.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetYou’ll find some of the best views of the city and a cool take on food-truck inspired eats.
Another neighborhood brewery within easy walking/biking distance.
73 locals recommend
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa StAnother neighborhood brewery within easy walking/biking distance.
If you're sick of beer, check out the local wine scene. Bonacquisti wines is also in the neighborhood, right next door to Ryker's Cellars - both offer tastings and Bonacquisti has a fun Friday night scene with live music, food and good wine!
10 locals recommend
Bonaquisti Wine Company
4640 N Pecos StIf you're sick of beer, check out the local wine scene. Bonacquisti wines is also in the neighborhood, right next door to Ryker's Cellars - both offer tastings and Bonacquisti has a fun Friday night scene with live music, food and good wine!
You will always have to wait to get in. ALWAYS. It's part of their schtick. But the dimly lit, speak-easy atmosphere, the bartenders in suspenders and the knowledgeable waitstaff make the overpriced cocktails go down a bit smoother.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StYou will always have to wait to get in. ALWAYS. It's part of their schtick. But the dimly lit, speak-easy atmosphere, the bartenders in suspenders and the knowledgeable waitstaff make the overpriced cocktails go down a bit smoother.
Slightly goth, dive bar with lots of young patrons. You'll see lots of tattoos and piercings in here but the location is great and the atmosphere relaxed.
55 locals recommend
Occidental
1950 W 32nd AveSlightly goth, dive bar with lots of young patrons. You'll see lots of tattoos and piercings in here but the location is great and the atmosphere relaxed.
The best skyline views of Denver! Make reservations or be prepared for a wait but this place is my FAVORITE! Fantastic service, craft cocktails and the views are to die for!
291 locals recommend
El Five
2930 15th StThe best skyline views of Denver! Make reservations or be prepared for a wait but this place is my FAVORITE! Fantastic service, craft cocktails and the views are to die for!
Great spot for cocktails and dinner! Beautiful interior with a good vibe.
40 locals recommend
The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage StGreat spot for cocktails and dinner! Beautiful interior with a good vibe.
Feels like stepping back in time to a retro California club. Great location and a nice vibe.
33 locals recommend
Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd AveFeels like stepping back in time to a retro California club. Great location and a nice vibe.
This place does one thing and one thing only. Make a damn fine craft cocktail. Go for the drinks and stay for the friendly bartenders. It's my personal fave!
48 locals recommend
Tatarian
4024 Tennyson StThis place does one thing and one thing only. Make a damn fine craft cocktail. Go for the drinks and stay for the friendly bartenders. It's my personal fave!
Essentials
Our local, organic neighborhood grocery store is literally right across the street and I am officially in LOVE with it! Hands down the most convenient spot to shop!
30 locals recommend
Leevers Locavore
2630 W 38th AveOur local, organic neighborhood grocery store is literally right across the street and I am officially in LOVE with it! Hands down the most convenient spot to shop!
Sightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful year-round and worth a visit during your stay.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StDenver Botanic Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful year-round and worth a visit during your stay.
Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular permanent installation of mind-bending art.
272 locals recommend
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StPrepare to be amazed by this spectacular permanent installation of mind-bending art.
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StA fun taste of local history.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
92 locals recommend
Matthews / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
If you want to climb a 14'er while you're here, this is one of the closest and "easiest" - although there's really no such thing as an "easy" 14'er. Summertime only activity for those of you feeling ambitious.
34 locals recommend
Mount Bierstadt
If you want to climb a 14'er while you're here, this is one of the closest and "easiest" - although there's really no such thing as an "easy" 14'er. Summertime only activity for those of you feeling ambitious.
Mount Falcon Park
Castle TrailBeautiful hikes not far outside of Denver
Shopping
Neighborhood street full of boutiques, eateries, coffee houses and, let's not forget, The Cat Cafe...
196 locals recommend
Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StNeighborhood street full of boutiques, eateries, coffee houses and, let's not forget, The Cat Cafe...
Strut Boutique
3611 W 32nd AveShop small, shop local.
Berkeley Supply Company
4040 Tennyson StFor the men in your life, this is the store!
RusticThread Boutique
3716 W 32nd AveGreat little clothing store!
Chock full of vintage finds, antiques and local artists, this local shop is sure to be a favorite!
Found Antique and Artisan Mall
4501 Wadsworth BlvdChock full of vintage finds, antiques and local artists, this local shop is sure to be a favorite!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StMolly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StBecause she's the Unsinkable Molly Brown!
This museum is way more interesting than it sounds! It's awesome!
32 locals recommend
Forney Museum of Transportation
4303 Brighton BlvdThis museum is way more interesting than it sounds! It's awesome!
Revolving exhibitions and always a great way to spend an afternoon.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyRevolving exhibitions and always a great way to spend an afternoon.