Denver, COBreweries, pizza, and neighborhood gems in the Mile High City.Updated 2026-03-24Must Go (13)Activities (3)Bars (4)Breweries (3)Restaurants (18)Shops (4)Must Go Spots(13)Alma Fonda FinaMust GoRestaurantsAmazing quaint little restaurant with Mexican-ish inspired food. Lindsey and my favorite in Denver. Must get the sweet potatoes (no shit) and the avocado margs. We usually split another plate or two—with margs, 2 of us are out of there for $120–$150. Requires a reservation, but happy hour and open seating on the patio if you get lucky.2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211almalohidenver.com@almalohidenverOpen in Google MapsAltenoMust GoRestaurantsModern Mexican with a polished interior and great cocktails.3000 E 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80206altenorestaurant.com@altenodenverOpen in Google MapsBlank BarbersMust GoShopsGet your ears lowered by Sasha at the wash park location, amazing service with vinyl spinning and a relaxed atmosphere.Platt Park: 1895 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210Cherry Creek: 313 Detroit St, Denver, CO 80206Wash Park: 90 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203LoHi: 3212 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211blankbarbers.com@blankbarbersOpen Platt Park in Google MapsOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Wash Park in Google MapsOpen LoHi in Google MapsBlue Pan PizzaMust GoRestaurantsDenver classic, won some awards. Deep dish and tavern style pizza, good beers. We like to go to Cerebral then walk to the one on 12th Ave!Congress Park: 3509 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206Highlands: 3934 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212bluepandenver.com@bluepanpizzaOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Highlands in Google MapsCall Your Mother BagelsMust GoRestaurantsTop 3 bagel I've ever had. Lindsey and I go here a few times a month. Multiple locations around town—we prefer the Hilltop location.Hilltop: 4670 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207Tennyson: 3880 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212Pearl Street: 1291 N Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeliOpen Hilltop in Google MapsOpen Tennyson in Google MapsOpen Pearl Street in Google MapsCerebral BrewingMust GoBreweriesWe usually pair up a Cerebral stop with Blue Pan (walking distance). Put your name in at Blue Pan and walk up to Cerebral for a beer while you wait. We love the West Highlands location—they now have Outdoor Pizza and it's amazing food!Congress Park: 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206Colfax: 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010cerebralbrewing.com@cerebralbrewingOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Colfax in Google MapsCherry CricketMust GoRestaurantsAwesome Denver burger bar. Cool vibe inside feels like the 70s. I think there's a few locations now, maybe one at Union Station? The one in Cherry Creek is the one to go to.Cherry Creek: 2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206Downtown: 2220 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205cherrycricket.com@thecherrycricketOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Downtown in Google MapsDenver Botanic GardensMust GoActivitiesAwesome place to kill a few hours and walk around to see some amazing flowers and plants. Really well done—has inside and outside areas, water features, cool buildings and sculptures.1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206botanicgardens.org@denverbotanicOpen in Google MapsDio MioMust GoRestaurantsSquid ink pasta is to die for. I don't think they do reservations—expect a line to place your order at the counter. Grab a bottle of wine and sniff out a table to hang in a cool area and eat great pasta.3264 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205diomiopasta.com@diomiopastaOpen in Google MapsLowry Beer GardenMust GoBarsAwesome outdoor area in an old air force base. This was mine and Lindsey's first date! Cool park nearby to walk around. Good coffee next door (Copper Door?). There's a Mexican joint and Officers Club restaurant right there too.7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230lowrybeergarden.com@thelowrybeergardenOpen in Google MapsNorth ItaliaMust GoRestaurantsSolid upscale Italian chain with a great happy hour. The pizza and pasta are both worth it.190 Clayton Ln, Denver, CO 80206northitalia.com@eatnorthitaliaOpen in Google MapsUnion StationMust GoActivitiesCool area by the ballpark where all the public transit routes converge. Tons of bars, restaurants, and shops.1701 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202denverunionstation.com@denverunionstationOpen in Google MapsWalnut Room PizzaMust GoRestaurantsThe Cassino's of Denver. Awesome little bar with great pizza. Golf simulators and darts in the back room.3131 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205thewalnutroom.com@thewalnutroomOpen in Google MapsAll PlacesAlma Fonda FinaMust GoRestaurantsAmazing quaint little restaurant with Mexican-ish inspired food. Lindsey and my favorite in Denver. Must get the sweet potatoes (no shit) and the avocado margs. We usually split another plate or two—with margs, 2 of us are out of there for $120–$150. Requires a reservation, but happy hour and open seating on the patio if you get lucky.2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211almalohidenver.com@almalohidenverOpen in Google MapsAltenoMust GoRestaurantsModern Mexican with a polished interior and great cocktails.3000 E 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80206altenorestaurant.com@altenodenverOpen in Google MapsAvanti Food and BeverageRestaurantsAcross the street from Happy Camper. Food hall with good cocktails and great view from the rooftop.3200 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211avantifandb.com@avantifandbOpen in Google MapsBlank BarbersMust GoShopsGet your ears lowered by Sasha at the wash park location, amazing service with vinyl spinning and a relaxed atmosphere.Platt Park: 1895 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210Cherry Creek: 313 Detroit St, Denver, CO 80206Wash Park: 90 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203LoHi: 3212 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211blankbarbers.com@blankbarbersOpen Platt Park in Google MapsOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Wash Park in Google MapsOpen LoHi in Google MapsBlue Pan PizzaMust GoRestaurantsDenver classic, won some awards. Deep dish and tavern style pizza, good beers. We like to go to Cerebral then walk to the one on 12th Ave!Congress Park: 3509 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206Highlands: 3934 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212bluepandenver.com@bluepanpizzaOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Highlands in Google MapsCall Your Mother BagelsMust GoRestaurantsTop 3 bagel I've ever had. Lindsey and I go here a few times a month. Multiple locations around town—we prefer the Hilltop location.Hilltop: 4670 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207Tennyson: 3880 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212Pearl Street: 1291 N Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeliOpen Hilltop in Google MapsOpen Tennyson in Google MapsOpen Pearl Street in Google MapsCampus LoungeRestaurantsOld school bar with good chicken wings.701 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80209campusdenver.com@campusloungeOpen in Google MapsCart DriverRestaurantsGets a ton of press and people really like it, but I think it's a bit overrated. See Walnut Room below.RiNo: 2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205LoHi: 2239 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211cart-driver.com@cart_driverOpen RiNo in Google MapsOpen LoHi in Google MapsCerebral BrewingMust GoBreweriesWe usually pair up a Cerebral stop with Blue Pan (walking distance). Put your name in at Blue Pan and walk up to Cerebral for a beer while you wait. We love the West Highlands location—they now have Outdoor Pizza and it's amazing food!Congress Park: 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206Colfax: 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010cerebralbrewing.com@cerebralbrewingOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Colfax in Google MapsCherry CricketMust GoRestaurantsAwesome Denver burger bar. Cool vibe inside feels like the 70s. I think there's a few locations now, maybe one at Union Station? The one in Cherry Creek is the one to go to.Cherry Creek: 2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206Downtown: 2220 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205cherrycricket.com@thecherrycricketOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Downtown in Google MapsColorado RockiesActivitiesThey're really bad at baseball, but it's an amazing stadium with a great view. Worst team ever. Literally.2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205mlb.com/rockies@rockiesOpen in Google MapsDenver Beer CoBreweriesPlatte Street: 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202Lowry: 7070 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230South Downing: 2425 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210denverbeerco.com@denverbeercoOpen Platte Street in Google MapsOpen Lowry in Google MapsOpen South Downing in Google MapsDenver Botanic GardensMust GoActivitiesAwesome place to kill a few hours and walk around to see some amazing flowers and plants. Really well done—has inside and outside areas, water features, cool buildings and sculptures.1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206botanicgardens.org@denverbotanicOpen in Google MapsDio MioMust GoRestaurantsSquid ink pasta is to die for. I don't think they do reservations—expect a line to place your order at the counter. Grab a bottle of wine and sniff out a table to hang in a cool area and eat great pasta.3264 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205diomiopasta.com@diomiopastaOpen in Google MapsDive InnBarsDive bar with a boat in it. Cool vibe.1380 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210diveinndenver.comInstagram LocationOpen in Google MapsEl FiveRestaurantsAwesome view of downtown and great cocktails. The piaya and tapas are amazing, serves 2–3 people. It's on the 5th floor of the building—just jump on the elevator and take it to floor 5. Sometimes there's a host on the bottom floor to direct you.2930 Umatilla St Unit #500, Denver, CO 80211ediblebeats.com/el-five@elfivedenverOpen in Google MapsFlyteCo TowerBarsIn an old airport control tower. They have a brewery and other items on draft. Food is "good bar food." Also have bowling and activities. Closer to Stanley Marketplace—could do both. I think there's also a Call Your Mother here.3120 Uinta St, Denver, CO 80238flytecotower.com@flytecotowerOpen in Google MapsGreat Divide Brewery & RoadhouseBreweries3040 Blake St #101, Denver, CO 80205greatdividebreweryandroadhouse.com@greatdividebrewOpen in Google MapsHapa Sushi Grill and Sake BarRestaurantsLandlocked state sushi? You betcha. Cool vibe especially at night—they'll have a DJ. The Hapa beer is a rice lager from Denver Beer Co. Good sushi. Multiple locations, but we prefer Cherry Creek—great happy hour.Cherry Creek: 3030 E 2nd Ave #105, Denver, CO 80206Greenwood Village: 5380 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #101, Greenwood Village, CO 80111Downtown: 1514 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202hapasushi.com@hapasushiOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Greenwood Village in Google MapsOpen Downtown in Google MapsHappy CamperRestaurantsGreat cocktails and pizza, fun vibe that is "inside/outside."3211 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211happycamper.pizza/denver@happycamperdenverOpen in Google MapsIllegal Pete'sRestaurantsDenver's version of Chipotle/Qdoba—in my opinion 10x better. Great margs and bar scene. We prefer the DTC location.South Broadway: 270 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209DU: 1744 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210Colfax: 1530 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218Northside: 3463 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211illegalpetes.com@illegalpetesOpen South Broadway in Google MapsOpen DU in Google MapsOpen Colfax in Google MapsOpen Northside in Google MapsJoy Hill PizzaRestaurantsCool vibe, good pizza, good drinks.1229 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210joyhilldenver.com@joyhilldenverOpen in Google MapsLowry Beer GardenMust GoBarsAwesome outdoor area in an old air force base. This was mine and Lindsey's first date! Cool park nearby to walk around. Good coffee next door (Copper Door?). There's a Mexican joint and Officers Club restaurant right there too.7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230lowrybeergarden.com@thelowrybeergardenOpen in Google MapsNorth ItaliaMust GoRestaurantsSolid upscale Italian chain with a great happy hour. The pizza and pasta are both worth it.190 Clayton Ln, Denver, CO 80206northitalia.com@eatnorthitaliaOpen in Google MapsQuality ItalianRestaurantsI go here for my birthday every year. Get the chicken parmesan pizza ($80)—so worth it. One pizza feeds 5–6 people probably. It's amazing. Probably need a reservation.241 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206qualityitaliandenver.com@qualityitalianOpen in Google MapsRiNo Beer GardenBarsBest happy hour in Denver, I think—2 for 1 beers, great outdoor area, general bar food. 50 taps or so.3800 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205rinobeergarden.com@rinobeergardenOpen in Google MapsStanley MarketplaceShopsProbably 20 minutes from the airport. Cool shops and restaurants, easy to walk around and see some stuff.2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010stanleymarketplace.com@stanleymarketplaceOpen in Google MapsSweet CowRestaurantsAwesome ice cream. Plenty of locations around Denver.Highlands: 3475 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211DU: 2500 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210Central Park: 2373 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO 80238sweetcow.com@sweetcowicecreamOpen Highlands in Google MapsOpen DU in Google MapsOpen Central Park in Google MapsTecovasShopsCool boot and western wear store in Cherry Creek.3030 E 2nd Ave Unit 102, Denver, CO 80206tecovas.comOpen in Google MapsUnion StationMust GoActivitiesCool area by the ballpark where all the public transit routes converge. Tons of bars, restaurants, and shops.1701 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202denverunionstation.com@denverunionstationOpen in Google MapsWalnut Room PizzaMust GoRestaurantsThe Cassino's of Denver. Awesome little bar with great pizza. Golf simulators and darts in the back room.3131 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205thewalnutroom.com@thewalnutroomOpen in Google MapsYetiShopsYeti removed their bar 😬, but still a cool store to check out.3030 E 2nd Ave Suite 101, Denver, CO 80206yeti.comOpen in Google Maps
Alma Fonda FinaMust GoRestaurantsAmazing quaint little restaurant with Mexican-ish inspired food. Lindsey and my favorite in Denver. Must get the sweet potatoes (no shit) and the avocado margs. We usually split another plate or two—with margs, 2 of us are out of there for $120–$150. Requires a reservation, but happy hour and open seating on the patio if you get lucky.2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211almalohidenver.com@almalohidenverOpen in Google Maps
AltenoMust GoRestaurantsModern Mexican with a polished interior and great cocktails.3000 E 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80206altenorestaurant.com@altenodenverOpen in Google Maps
Blank BarbersMust GoShopsGet your ears lowered by Sasha at the wash park location, amazing service with vinyl spinning and a relaxed atmosphere.Platt Park: 1895 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210Cherry Creek: 313 Detroit St, Denver, CO 80206Wash Park: 90 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203LoHi: 3212 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211blankbarbers.com@blankbarbersOpen Platt Park in Google MapsOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Wash Park in Google MapsOpen LoHi in Google Maps
Blue Pan PizzaMust GoRestaurantsDenver classic, won some awards. Deep dish and tavern style pizza, good beers. We like to go to Cerebral then walk to the one on 12th Ave!Congress Park: 3509 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206Highlands: 3934 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212bluepandenver.com@bluepanpizzaOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Highlands in Google Maps
Call Your Mother BagelsMust GoRestaurantsTop 3 bagel I've ever had. Lindsey and I go here a few times a month. Multiple locations around town—we prefer the Hilltop location.Hilltop: 4670 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207Tennyson: 3880 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212Pearl Street: 1291 N Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeliOpen Hilltop in Google MapsOpen Tennyson in Google MapsOpen Pearl Street in Google Maps
Cerebral BrewingMust GoBreweriesWe usually pair up a Cerebral stop with Blue Pan (walking distance). Put your name in at Blue Pan and walk up to Cerebral for a beer while you wait. We love the West Highlands location—they now have Outdoor Pizza and it's amazing food!Congress Park: 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206Colfax: 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010cerebralbrewing.com@cerebralbrewingOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Colfax in Google Maps
Cherry CricketMust GoRestaurantsAwesome Denver burger bar. Cool vibe inside feels like the 70s. I think there's a few locations now, maybe one at Union Station? The one in Cherry Creek is the one to go to.Cherry Creek: 2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206Downtown: 2220 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205cherrycricket.com@thecherrycricketOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Downtown in Google Maps
Denver Botanic GardensMust GoActivitiesAwesome place to kill a few hours and walk around to see some amazing flowers and plants. Really well done—has inside and outside areas, water features, cool buildings and sculptures.1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206botanicgardens.org@denverbotanicOpen in Google Maps
Dio MioMust GoRestaurantsSquid ink pasta is to die for. I don't think they do reservations—expect a line to place your order at the counter. Grab a bottle of wine and sniff out a table to hang in a cool area and eat great pasta.3264 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205diomiopasta.com@diomiopastaOpen in Google Maps
Lowry Beer GardenMust GoBarsAwesome outdoor area in an old air force base. This was mine and Lindsey's first date! Cool park nearby to walk around. Good coffee next door (Copper Door?). There's a Mexican joint and Officers Club restaurant right there too.7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230lowrybeergarden.com@thelowrybeergardenOpen in Google Maps
North ItaliaMust GoRestaurantsSolid upscale Italian chain with a great happy hour. The pizza and pasta are both worth it.190 Clayton Ln, Denver, CO 80206northitalia.com@eatnorthitaliaOpen in Google Maps
Union StationMust GoActivitiesCool area by the ballpark where all the public transit routes converge. Tons of bars, restaurants, and shops.1701 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202denverunionstation.com@denverunionstationOpen in Google Maps
Walnut Room PizzaMust GoRestaurantsThe Cassino's of Denver. Awesome little bar with great pizza. Golf simulators and darts in the back room.3131 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205thewalnutroom.com@thewalnutroomOpen in Google Maps
Alma Fonda FinaMust GoRestaurantsAmazing quaint little restaurant with Mexican-ish inspired food. Lindsey and my favorite in Denver. Must get the sweet potatoes (no shit) and the avocado margs. We usually split another plate or two—with margs, 2 of us are out of there for $120–$150. Requires a reservation, but happy hour and open seating on the patio if you get lucky.2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211almalohidenver.com@almalohidenverOpen in Google Maps
AltenoMust GoRestaurantsModern Mexican with a polished interior and great cocktails.3000 E 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80206altenorestaurant.com@altenodenverOpen in Google Maps
Avanti Food and BeverageRestaurantsAcross the street from Happy Camper. Food hall with good cocktails and great view from the rooftop.3200 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211avantifandb.com@avantifandbOpen in Google Maps
Blank BarbersMust GoShopsGet your ears lowered by Sasha at the wash park location, amazing service with vinyl spinning and a relaxed atmosphere.Platt Park: 1895 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210Cherry Creek: 313 Detroit St, Denver, CO 80206Wash Park: 90 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203LoHi: 3212 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211blankbarbers.com@blankbarbersOpen Platt Park in Google MapsOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Wash Park in Google MapsOpen LoHi in Google Maps
Blue Pan PizzaMust GoRestaurantsDenver classic, won some awards. Deep dish and tavern style pizza, good beers. We like to go to Cerebral then walk to the one on 12th Ave!Congress Park: 3509 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206Highlands: 3934 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212bluepandenver.com@bluepanpizzaOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Highlands in Google Maps
Call Your Mother BagelsMust GoRestaurantsTop 3 bagel I've ever had. Lindsey and I go here a few times a month. Multiple locations around town—we prefer the Hilltop location.Hilltop: 4670 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207Tennyson: 3880 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212Pearl Street: 1291 N Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeliOpen Hilltop in Google MapsOpen Tennyson in Google MapsOpen Pearl Street in Google Maps
Campus LoungeRestaurantsOld school bar with good chicken wings.701 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80209campusdenver.com@campusloungeOpen in Google Maps
Cart DriverRestaurantsGets a ton of press and people really like it, but I think it's a bit overrated. See Walnut Room below.RiNo: 2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205LoHi: 2239 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211cart-driver.com@cart_driverOpen RiNo in Google MapsOpen LoHi in Google Maps
Cerebral BrewingMust GoBreweriesWe usually pair up a Cerebral stop with Blue Pan (walking distance). Put your name in at Blue Pan and walk up to Cerebral for a beer while you wait. We love the West Highlands location—they now have Outdoor Pizza and it's amazing food!Congress Park: 1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206Colfax: 9990 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010cerebralbrewing.com@cerebralbrewingOpen Congress Park in Google MapsOpen Colfax in Google Maps
Cherry CricketMust GoRestaurantsAwesome Denver burger bar. Cool vibe inside feels like the 70s. I think there's a few locations now, maybe one at Union Station? The one in Cherry Creek is the one to go to.Cherry Creek: 2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206Downtown: 2220 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205cherrycricket.com@thecherrycricketOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Downtown in Google Maps
Colorado RockiesActivitiesThey're really bad at baseball, but it's an amazing stadium with a great view. Worst team ever. Literally.2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205mlb.com/rockies@rockiesOpen in Google Maps
Denver Beer CoBreweriesPlatte Street: 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202Lowry: 7070 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230South Downing: 2425 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210denverbeerco.com@denverbeercoOpen Platte Street in Google MapsOpen Lowry in Google MapsOpen South Downing in Google Maps
Denver Botanic GardensMust GoActivitiesAwesome place to kill a few hours and walk around to see some amazing flowers and plants. Really well done—has inside and outside areas, water features, cool buildings and sculptures.1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206botanicgardens.org@denverbotanicOpen in Google Maps
Dio MioMust GoRestaurantsSquid ink pasta is to die for. I don't think they do reservations—expect a line to place your order at the counter. Grab a bottle of wine and sniff out a table to hang in a cool area and eat great pasta.3264 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205diomiopasta.com@diomiopastaOpen in Google Maps
Dive InnBarsDive bar with a boat in it. Cool vibe.1380 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210diveinndenver.comInstagram LocationOpen in Google Maps
El FiveRestaurantsAwesome view of downtown and great cocktails. The piaya and tapas are amazing, serves 2–3 people. It's on the 5th floor of the building—just jump on the elevator and take it to floor 5. Sometimes there's a host on the bottom floor to direct you.2930 Umatilla St Unit #500, Denver, CO 80211ediblebeats.com/el-five@elfivedenverOpen in Google Maps
FlyteCo TowerBarsIn an old airport control tower. They have a brewery and other items on draft. Food is "good bar food." Also have bowling and activities. Closer to Stanley Marketplace—could do both. I think there's also a Call Your Mother here.3120 Uinta St, Denver, CO 80238flytecotower.com@flytecotowerOpen in Google Maps
Great Divide Brewery & RoadhouseBreweries3040 Blake St #101, Denver, CO 80205greatdividebreweryandroadhouse.com@greatdividebrewOpen in Google Maps
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake BarRestaurantsLandlocked state sushi? You betcha. Cool vibe especially at night—they'll have a DJ. The Hapa beer is a rice lager from Denver Beer Co. Good sushi. Multiple locations, but we prefer Cherry Creek—great happy hour.Cherry Creek: 3030 E 2nd Ave #105, Denver, CO 80206Greenwood Village: 5380 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #101, Greenwood Village, CO 80111Downtown: 1514 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202hapasushi.com@hapasushiOpen Cherry Creek in Google MapsOpen Greenwood Village in Google MapsOpen Downtown in Google Maps
Happy CamperRestaurantsGreat cocktails and pizza, fun vibe that is "inside/outside."3211 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211happycamper.pizza/denver@happycamperdenverOpen in Google Maps
Illegal Pete'sRestaurantsDenver's version of Chipotle/Qdoba—in my opinion 10x better. Great margs and bar scene. We prefer the DTC location.South Broadway: 270 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209DU: 1744 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210Colfax: 1530 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218Northside: 3463 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211illegalpetes.com@illegalpetesOpen South Broadway in Google MapsOpen DU in Google MapsOpen Colfax in Google MapsOpen Northside in Google Maps
Joy Hill PizzaRestaurantsCool vibe, good pizza, good drinks.1229 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210joyhilldenver.com@joyhilldenverOpen in Google Maps
Lowry Beer GardenMust GoBarsAwesome outdoor area in an old air force base. This was mine and Lindsey's first date! Cool park nearby to walk around. Good coffee next door (Copper Door?). There's a Mexican joint and Officers Club restaurant right there too.7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230lowrybeergarden.com@thelowrybeergardenOpen in Google Maps
North ItaliaMust GoRestaurantsSolid upscale Italian chain with a great happy hour. The pizza and pasta are both worth it.190 Clayton Ln, Denver, CO 80206northitalia.com@eatnorthitaliaOpen in Google Maps
Quality ItalianRestaurantsI go here for my birthday every year. Get the chicken parmesan pizza ($80)—so worth it. One pizza feeds 5–6 people probably. It's amazing. Probably need a reservation.241 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206qualityitaliandenver.com@qualityitalianOpen in Google Maps
RiNo Beer GardenBarsBest happy hour in Denver, I think—2 for 1 beers, great outdoor area, general bar food. 50 taps or so.3800 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205rinobeergarden.com@rinobeergardenOpen in Google Maps
Stanley MarketplaceShopsProbably 20 minutes from the airport. Cool shops and restaurants, easy to walk around and see some stuff.2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010stanleymarketplace.com@stanleymarketplaceOpen in Google Maps
Sweet CowRestaurantsAwesome ice cream. Plenty of locations around Denver.Highlands: 3475 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211DU: 2500 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210Central Park: 2373 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO 80238sweetcow.com@sweetcowicecreamOpen Highlands in Google MapsOpen DU in Google MapsOpen Central Park in Google Maps
TecovasShopsCool boot and western wear store in Cherry Creek.3030 E 2nd Ave Unit 102, Denver, CO 80206tecovas.comOpen in Google Maps
Union StationMust GoActivitiesCool area by the ballpark where all the public transit routes converge. Tons of bars, restaurants, and shops.1701 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202denverunionstation.com@denverunionstationOpen in Google Maps
Walnut Room PizzaMust GoRestaurantsThe Cassino's of Denver. Awesome little bar with great pizza. Golf simulators and darts in the back room.3131 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205thewalnutroom.com@thewalnutroomOpen in Google Maps
YetiShopsYeti removed their bar 😬, but still a cool store to check out.3030 E 2nd Ave Suite 101, Denver, CO 80206yeti.comOpen in Google Maps