Castle Pines & South Denver, COLocal haunts south of the city.Updated 2026-03-21Must Go (9)Bars (3)Breweries (1)Golf (5)Restaurants (13)Shops (2)Must Go Spots(9)Bud's Cafe & BarMust GoRestaurantsAwesome hole-in-the-wall burger joint. Cash only and 'no damn fries!' Need I say more?5453 Manhart Ave, Sedalia, CO 80135buds-cafe-bar.placeid.siteOpen in Google MapsDos SantosMust GoRestaurantsHip vibes at this Mexican restaurant. Happy hour daily is the time to slide in.20 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104dossantostacos.com@dos_santos_tacosOpen in Google MapsGolf Club At Bear DanceMust GoGolfOne of the best public courses in Colorado. Challenging layout carved through scrub oak with stunning views.6630 Bear Dance Dr #200, Larkspur, CO 80118beardancegolf.comOpen in Google MapsHomegrown Tap & DoughMust GoRestaurantsNewer pizza place in downtown Castle Rock. Great happy hour with $6 pizzas and a solid vibe inside.221 Wilcox St #111, Castle Rock, CO 80104tapanddough.com@homegrowntapanddoughOpen in Google MapsIllegal Pete's (DTC)Must GoRestaurantsGood margs and Chipotle-style tacos, bowls, and nachos.5312 DTC Blvd #400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111illegalpetes.com@illegalpetesOpen in Google MapsJD's Bait ShopMust GoBarsProbably my favorite bar in all of Denver. Great food, great service, and a rowdy crowd. I wouldn't recommend sticking around after 10pm.9555 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112jdsbaitshop.com@jdsbaitshopOpen in Google MapsLas FajitasMust GoRestaurantsRegional Mexican joint with great service. Don't even tempt me with a Tres Hombres margarita.562 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108lasfajitascolorado.netOpen in Google MapsRed Hawk Ridge Golf CourseMust GoGolfSolid public course with great views of the Front Range.2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109redhawkridge.com@redhawkridgeOpen in Google MapsSavina's Mexican KitchenMust GoRestaurantsShe won in the divorce and got to keep the menu—but honestly, it's not that great of a menu. Great view and vibe inside though.6361 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108savinasmexicankitchen.com@savinasmexicanOpen in Google MapsAll PlacesBud's Cafe & BarMust GoRestaurantsAwesome hole-in-the-wall burger joint. Cash only and 'no damn fries!' Need I say more?5453 Manhart Ave, Sedalia, CO 80135buds-cafe-bar.placeid.siteOpen in Google MapsDos SantosMust GoRestaurantsHip vibes at this Mexican restaurant. Happy hour daily is the time to slide in.20 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104dossantostacos.com@dos_santos_tacosOpen in Google MapsFox Hollow Golf CourseGolf13410 W Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80228lakewood.orgOpen in Google MapsFuzzy's Taco ShopRestaurantsIt's a chain, but they have $5 Ultras. Don't hate on it.5700 New Abbey Ln Unit D-330, Castle Rock, CO 80108fuzzystacoshop.com@fuzzystacoshopOpen in Google MapsGolf Club At Bear DanceMust GoGolfOne of the best public courses in Colorado. Challenging layout carved through scrub oak with stunning views.6630 Bear Dance Dr #200, Larkspur, CO 80118beardancegolf.comOpen in Google MapsGreat Divide BreweryBreweriesIt's expensive, but it's pretty good for what it is. And that's all I have to say about that.Lone Tree: 9543 Landmark Pkwy Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124Castle Rock: 221 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104greatdividebreweryandroadhouse.com@greatdivide.castlerockOpen Lone Tree in Google MapsOpen Castle Rock in Google MapsHacienda ColoradoRestaurantsAnother regional chain—dimly lit so Lindsey thinks I look better than I actually do. Apparently it's on American Express deals, but we've never successfully attempted this.10500 Bierstadt Way, Centennial, CO 80112haciendacolorado.com@hacienda_coOpen in Google MapsHomegrown Tap & DoughMust GoRestaurantsNewer pizza place in downtown Castle Rock. Great happy hour with $6 pizzas and a solid vibe inside.221 Wilcox St #111, Castle Rock, CO 80104tapanddough.com@homegrowntapanddoughOpen in Google MapsHong Kong StationRestaurantsWe've only got it to go, but it was amazing even at home! Small restaurant with limited tables.7577 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122hkstationdenver.com@official_hongkongstationOpen in Google MapsIllegal Pete's (DTC)Must GoRestaurantsGood margs and Chipotle-style tacos, bowls, and nachos.5312 DTC Blvd #400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111illegalpetes.com@illegalpetesOpen in Google MapsJD's Bait ShopMust GoBarsProbably my favorite bar in all of Denver. Great food, great service, and a rowdy crowd. I wouldn't recommend sticking around after 10pm.9555 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112jdsbaitshop.com@jdsbaitshopOpen in Google MapsLas FajitasMust GoRestaurantsRegional Mexican joint with great service. Don't even tempt me with a Tres Hombres margarita.562 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108lasfajitascolorado.netOpen in Google MapsLos Dos PortillosRestaurantsTo be honest, the food is awful and the drinks are mediocre at best—but the view is 10/10.6370 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108los2potrillos.comInstagram LocationOpen in Google MapsPlum Creek Golf ClubGolfPete Dye–designed course right in Castle Rock. Well-maintained and a fun round.331 Players Club Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80104golfplumcreek.com@golfplumcreekOpen in Google MapsRed Hawk Ridge Golf CourseMust GoGolfSolid public course with great views of the Front Range.2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109redhawkridge.com@redhawkridgeOpen in Google MapsSavina's Mexican KitchenMust GoRestaurantsShe won in the divorce and got to keep the menu—but honestly, it's not that great of a menu. Great view and vibe inside though.6361 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108savinasmexicankitchen.com@savinasmexicanOpen in Google MapsSnarf's SandwichesRestaurantsRegional chain and deli. Makes my tummy hurt. Still eat it.Castle Rock: 619 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104DTC: 8775 E Orchard Rd #801, Greenwood Village, CO 80111eatsnarfs.com@SnarfsSandwichesOpen Castle Rock in Google MapsThe BarnShopsAntiques and specialty shops in a fun old building.400 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104thebarncastlerock.com@thebarncastlerockOpen in Google MapsThe BrinkerhoffRestaurantsIt's pretty and owned by Savina. We haven't been yet, but I'm looking at that $30 burger like something good.6373 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108thebrinkerhoff.com@thebrinkerhoffOpen in Google MapsThe EmporiumShopsAll the ladies like going to these places.200 Perry St, Castle Rock, CO 80104theemporiumcastlerock.com@emporiumcrOpen in Google MapsThe Library Co. Bar & KitchenBarsSports bar with a—you guessed it—literary theme. Good service, decent bar food, and plenty of TVs. They own a few other spots nearby (The Office, The Park, and The Gym)... get it?100 3rd St, Castle Rock, CO 80104thelibraryandbar.comInstagram LocationOpen in Google MapsTorchy's TacosRestaurantsIt's a chain, but they make a mean margarita and have a TV with sports on it for your eyeballs.9359 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129torchystacos.com@torchystacosOpen in Google MapsUniversity of Denver Golf Club at RanchGolf2700 E Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80231dugchr.comOpen in Google MapsWide OpenBarsCountry bar with great views from the rooftop. I call it 'Boss Hoggs,' but that's a story for another time.5607 US-85, Sedalia, CO 80135wideopensaloon.com@wideopensaloonOpen in Google Maps
Bud's Cafe & BarMust GoRestaurantsAwesome hole-in-the-wall burger joint. Cash only and 'no damn fries!' Need I say more?5453 Manhart Ave, Sedalia, CO 80135buds-cafe-bar.placeid.siteOpen in Google Maps
Dos SantosMust GoRestaurantsHip vibes at this Mexican restaurant. Happy hour daily is the time to slide in.20 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104dossantostacos.com@dos_santos_tacosOpen in Google Maps
Golf Club At Bear DanceMust GoGolfOne of the best public courses in Colorado. Challenging layout carved through scrub oak with stunning views.6630 Bear Dance Dr #200, Larkspur, CO 80118beardancegolf.comOpen in Google Maps
Homegrown Tap & DoughMust GoRestaurantsNewer pizza place in downtown Castle Rock. Great happy hour with $6 pizzas and a solid vibe inside.221 Wilcox St #111, Castle Rock, CO 80104tapanddough.com@homegrowntapanddoughOpen in Google Maps
Illegal Pete's (DTC)Must GoRestaurantsGood margs and Chipotle-style tacos, bowls, and nachos.5312 DTC Blvd #400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111illegalpetes.com@illegalpetesOpen in Google Maps
JD's Bait ShopMust GoBarsProbably my favorite bar in all of Denver. Great food, great service, and a rowdy crowd. I wouldn't recommend sticking around after 10pm.9555 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112jdsbaitshop.com@jdsbaitshopOpen in Google Maps
Las FajitasMust GoRestaurantsRegional Mexican joint with great service. Don't even tempt me with a Tres Hombres margarita.562 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108lasfajitascolorado.netOpen in Google Maps
Red Hawk Ridge Golf CourseMust GoGolfSolid public course with great views of the Front Range.2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109redhawkridge.com@redhawkridgeOpen in Google Maps
Savina's Mexican KitchenMust GoRestaurantsShe won in the divorce and got to keep the menu—but honestly, it's not that great of a menu. Great view and vibe inside though.6361 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108savinasmexicankitchen.com@savinasmexicanOpen in Google Maps
Bud's Cafe & BarMust GoRestaurantsAwesome hole-in-the-wall burger joint. Cash only and 'no damn fries!' Need I say more?5453 Manhart Ave, Sedalia, CO 80135buds-cafe-bar.placeid.siteOpen in Google Maps
Dos SantosMust GoRestaurantsHip vibes at this Mexican restaurant. Happy hour daily is the time to slide in.20 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104dossantostacos.com@dos_santos_tacosOpen in Google Maps
Fuzzy's Taco ShopRestaurantsIt's a chain, but they have $5 Ultras. Don't hate on it.5700 New Abbey Ln Unit D-330, Castle Rock, CO 80108fuzzystacoshop.com@fuzzystacoshopOpen in Google Maps
Golf Club At Bear DanceMust GoGolfOne of the best public courses in Colorado. Challenging layout carved through scrub oak with stunning views.6630 Bear Dance Dr #200, Larkspur, CO 80118beardancegolf.comOpen in Google Maps
Great Divide BreweryBreweriesIt's expensive, but it's pretty good for what it is. And that's all I have to say about that.Lone Tree: 9543 Landmark Pkwy Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124Castle Rock: 221 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104greatdividebreweryandroadhouse.com@greatdivide.castlerockOpen Lone Tree in Google MapsOpen Castle Rock in Google Maps
Hacienda ColoradoRestaurantsAnother regional chain—dimly lit so Lindsey thinks I look better than I actually do. Apparently it's on American Express deals, but we've never successfully attempted this.10500 Bierstadt Way, Centennial, CO 80112haciendacolorado.com@hacienda_coOpen in Google Maps
Homegrown Tap & DoughMust GoRestaurantsNewer pizza place in downtown Castle Rock. Great happy hour with $6 pizzas and a solid vibe inside.221 Wilcox St #111, Castle Rock, CO 80104tapanddough.com@homegrowntapanddoughOpen in Google Maps
Hong Kong StationRestaurantsWe've only got it to go, but it was amazing even at home! Small restaurant with limited tables.7577 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122hkstationdenver.com@official_hongkongstationOpen in Google Maps
Illegal Pete's (DTC)Must GoRestaurantsGood margs and Chipotle-style tacos, bowls, and nachos.5312 DTC Blvd #400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111illegalpetes.com@illegalpetesOpen in Google Maps
JD's Bait ShopMust GoBarsProbably my favorite bar in all of Denver. Great food, great service, and a rowdy crowd. I wouldn't recommend sticking around after 10pm.9555 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112jdsbaitshop.com@jdsbaitshopOpen in Google Maps
Las FajitasMust GoRestaurantsRegional Mexican joint with great service. Don't even tempt me with a Tres Hombres margarita.562 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108lasfajitascolorado.netOpen in Google Maps
Los Dos PortillosRestaurantsTo be honest, the food is awful and the drinks are mediocre at best—but the view is 10/10.6370 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108los2potrillos.comInstagram LocationOpen in Google Maps
Plum Creek Golf ClubGolfPete Dye–designed course right in Castle Rock. Well-maintained and a fun round.331 Players Club Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80104golfplumcreek.com@golfplumcreekOpen in Google Maps
Red Hawk Ridge Golf CourseMust GoGolfSolid public course with great views of the Front Range.2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109redhawkridge.com@redhawkridgeOpen in Google Maps
Savina's Mexican KitchenMust GoRestaurantsShe won in the divorce and got to keep the menu—but honestly, it's not that great of a menu. Great view and vibe inside though.6361 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108savinasmexicankitchen.com@savinasmexicanOpen in Google Maps
Snarf's SandwichesRestaurantsRegional chain and deli. Makes my tummy hurt. Still eat it.Castle Rock: 619 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104DTC: 8775 E Orchard Rd #801, Greenwood Village, CO 80111eatsnarfs.com@SnarfsSandwichesOpen Castle Rock in Google Maps
The BarnShopsAntiques and specialty shops in a fun old building.400 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104thebarncastlerock.com@thebarncastlerockOpen in Google Maps
The BrinkerhoffRestaurantsIt's pretty and owned by Savina. We haven't been yet, but I'm looking at that $30 burger like something good.6373 Promenade Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80108thebrinkerhoff.com@thebrinkerhoffOpen in Google Maps
The EmporiumShopsAll the ladies like going to these places.200 Perry St, Castle Rock, CO 80104theemporiumcastlerock.com@emporiumcrOpen in Google Maps
The Library Co. Bar & KitchenBarsSports bar with a—you guessed it—literary theme. Good service, decent bar food, and plenty of TVs. They own a few other spots nearby (The Office, The Park, and The Gym)... get it?100 3rd St, Castle Rock, CO 80104thelibraryandbar.comInstagram LocationOpen in Google Maps
Torchy's TacosRestaurantsIt's a chain, but they make a mean margarita and have a TV with sports on it for your eyeballs.9359 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129torchystacos.com@torchystacosOpen in Google Maps
University of Denver Golf Club at RanchGolf2700 E Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80231dugchr.comOpen in Google Maps
Wide OpenBarsCountry bar with great views from the rooftop. I call it 'Boss Hoggs,' but that's a story for another time.5607 US-85, Sedalia, CO 80135wideopensaloon.com@wideopensaloonOpen in Google Maps