Rob's Guidebook
Food scene
Great pizza, sandwich and beer joint on Tennyson Street. They have an awesome selection of local beers on tap and an extensive list of cans too. On the food front, choose from their slice of the day, sandwich of the week or craft your own pizza masterpiece.
We love sitting at the bar and chatting with folks around us. On Fridays in the summer, there’s live music on the patio.
And if that’s not enough, they sell amazing donuts in the morning (until sold out).
Don’t miss this spot.
217 locals recommend
Hops & Pie/Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson StGreat pizza, sandwich and beer joint on Tennyson Street. They have an awesome selection of local beers on tap and an extensive list of cans too. On the food front, choose from their slice of the day, sandwich of the week or craft your own pizza masterpiece.
We love sitting at the bar and chatting with folks around us. On Fridays in the summer, there’s live music on the patio.
And if that’s not enough, they sell amazing donuts in the morning (until sold out).
Don’t miss this spot.
Our go-to ice cream shop. They have lots of interesting flavors as well as the classics.
We usually take ours to go while we stroll Tennyson St or relax in Caesar Chavez park on a beautiful Denver evening.
48 locals recommend
High Point Creamery
3977 Tennyson StOur go-to ice cream shop. They have lots of interesting flavors as well as the classics.
We usually take ours to go while we stroll Tennyson St or relax in Caesar Chavez park on a beautiful Denver evening.
Awesome little sandwich shop right off the heart of Tennyson street.
All the meats are cured in-house and the sandwiches are delicious and creative. Can’t go wrong here as a lunch stop (eat in or take to go).
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. As Guy would say, this place is “outta bounds.”
13 locals recommend
il porcellino salumi
216 W 41st AveAwesome little sandwich shop right off the heart of Tennyson street.
All the meats are cured in-house and the sandwiches are delicious and creative. Can’t go wrong here as a lunch stop (eat in or take to go).
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. As Guy would say, this place is “outta bounds.”
Bakery Four
4150 Tennyson StreetBe prepared to wait in line (totally worth it)
Our go-to for sushi in Denver. This place has fish flown in from Tokyo daily, and the atmosphere is really fun.
Easy street parking even on busy Friday and Saturday nights. We recommend making a reservation, but walk-ins are possible (likely with a short wait).
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StOur go-to for sushi in Denver. This place has fish flown in from Tokyo daily, and the atmosphere is really fun.
Easy street parking even on busy Friday and Saturday nights. We recommend making a reservation, but walk-ins are possible (likely with a short wait).
Delicious Italian food. If you can, we recommend sitting at the bar. If not, try to snag a reservation
60 locals recommend
Spuntino
2639 W 32nd AveDelicious Italian food. If you can, we recommend sitting at the bar. If not, try to snag a reservation
One of Denver’s many food halls. Has an eclectic mix of options, as well as a bar and brewery and fun shops. There’s even a barber shop in the back for dudes.
148 locals recommend
Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveOne of Denver’s many food halls. Has an eclectic mix of options, as well as a bar and brewery and fun shops. There’s even a barber shop in the back for dudes.
Fun indoor/outdoor beer garden with plenty of food and drink options.
14 locals recommend
Edgewater Beer Garden
2508 Gray StreetFun indoor/outdoor beer garden with plenty of food and drink options.
This is a beautiful old hotel downtown that dates back to 1892. Architecture buffs will love to check out the amazing open atrium. Those looking for a more lavish experience can enjoy an amazing (but pricey) steak at the Palace Arms restaurant and then sip on Scotch and cigars in the richly decorated Churchill Bar.
Afternoon tea service is a really unique experience that I’d highly recommend. You can choose from a selection of fancy teas from around the world, and are served finger food on a three-tiered tray. Special tip: On Friday and Saturday, they have live music. If you book tea at one of their last seatings, you can transition seamlessly to cocktails and jazz!
You’ll really feel the history of this place.
70 locals recommend
Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th StThis is a beautiful old hotel downtown that dates back to 1892. Architecture buffs will love to check out the amazing open atrium. Those looking for a more lavish experience can enjoy an amazing (but pricey) steak at the Palace Arms restaurant and then sip on Scotch and cigars in the richly decorated Churchill Bar.
Afternoon tea service is a really unique experience that I’d highly recommend. You can choose from a selection of fancy teas from around the world, and are served finger food on a three-tiered tray. Special tip: On Friday and Saturday, they have live music. If you book tea at one of their last seatings, you can transition seamlessly to cocktails and jazz!
You’ll really feel the history of this place.
Jenn, the owner, curates an amazing wine list. Give them a few hints on what you’re feeling and they’ll set you up with a delicious wine.
Cheese and other snacky items available too. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
13 locals recommend
Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room
4412 Yates StJenn, the owner, curates an amazing wine list. Give them a few hints on what you’re feeling and they’ll set you up with a delicious wine.
Cheese and other snacky items available too. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
New coffee shop just a few minutes walk from the guesthouse. The coffee and breakfast options here are really delicious.
This is a women-owned, bi-lingual and super friendly spot to start your day.
Convivio Café
New coffee shop just a few minutes walk from the guesthouse. The coffee and breakfast options here are really delicious.
This is a women-owned, bi-lingual and super friendly spot to start your day.
Buzzy pastry, sandwich and plant shop that recently opened its first brick and mortar. Snag a coffee next door at Stylus and Crate
GetRight's bakery & plant shop
Buzzy pastry, sandwich and plant shop that recently opened its first brick and mortar. Snag a coffee next door at Stylus and Crate
Call Your Mother Deli - Tennyson
Bagel sandwich heaven! Must try side - potato latkes
Hey Kiddo
Pricey meal, but some of the best food in Denver. Don’t miss the rooftop bar!
Rooted Craft American Kitchen
Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StUpscale Chinese food with tasty cocktail options. Reservations are usually tough here, but sometimes you can snag a seat at the bar.
153 locals recommend
Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StUpscale Chinese food with tasty cocktail options. Reservations are usually tough here, but sometimes you can snag a seat at the bar.
Modern Vietnamese food with a twist. Can be a pricey meal but some of the best food in Denver. There’s a bar with open seat and a parking garage nearby.
Sap Sua
Modern Vietnamese food with a twist. Can be a pricey meal but some of the best food in Denver. There’s a bar with open seat and a parking garage nearby.
Sports bar scene but the food options are surprisingly tasty and bartenders are always friendly.
59 locals recommend
West End Tap House
3945 Tennyson StSports bar scene but the food options are surprisingly tasty and bartenders are always friendly.
Hip spot with delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch options. There can be lines on weekends but it’s worth the wait.
Bodega Denver
Hip spot with delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch options. There can be lines on weekends but it’s worth the wait.
El Camino Community Tavern
3628 W 32nd AveBar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveRed Tops Rendezvous
Butcher shop and restaurant in Boulder, CO. Expensive meal but very much worth it for special occasions. Reservations recommended. About 30 mins away from the guesthouse by car.
48 locals recommend
Blackbelly
1606 Conestoga StButcher shop and restaurant in Boulder, CO. Expensive meal but very much worth it for special occasions. Reservations recommended. About 30 mins away from the guesthouse by car.
Hillstone
303 Josephine StNeighborhoods
Think Brooklyn, NY but done Denver-style. This old warehouse neighborhood is one of the most vibrant areas of town. Tons of great breweries, hip shopping and tasty restaurant options. Super walkable, so get a lift to the area with your favorite ride share program and start exploring.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Think Brooklyn, NY but done Denver-style. This old warehouse neighborhood is one of the most vibrant areas of town. Tons of great breweries, hip shopping and tasty restaurant options. Super walkable, so get a lift to the area with your favorite ride share program and start exploring.
Golden
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCloser to downtown Denver, there are a lot of great restaurants and bars in this area. Parking can be tough, especially on weekends.
98 locals recommend
Lower Highlands
Closer to downtown Denver, there are a lot of great restaurants and bars in this area. Parking can be tough, especially on weekends.
Fun strip of bars and restaurants. Check out their farmers market during Spring, Summer and Fall months.
West Highland
Fun strip of bars and restaurants. Check out their farmers market during Spring, Summer and Fall months.
Outdoors
Jog or stroll on the path around this park. Great views in all directions, and plenty of eating, drinking and shopping options nearby
88 locals recommend
Sloan's Lake Park
1700 N Sheridan BlvdJog or stroll on the path around this park. Great views in all directions, and plenty of eating, drinking and shopping options nearby
Red Rocks is not just a world-class music venue, but there are also countless beautiful hiking and biking trails in and around the park. Downtown Morrison is a fun pit stop as well. Highly recommended
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks is not just a world-class music venue, but there are also countless beautiful hiking and biking trails in and around the park. Downtown Morrison is a fun pit stop as well. Highly recommended
There are a lot of reasons to take a trip up to Boulder (about 30 mins), but Chautauqua Park has to be near the top. It’s an access point to the Flatirons, a series of 5 unique mountain peaks that offers exceptional hiking (difficulty level = high). Even if you don’t want to hike, the views from the park are not to be missed.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetThere are a lot of reasons to take a trip up to Boulder (about 30 mins), but Chautauqua Park has to be near the top. It’s an access point to the Flatirons, a series of 5 unique mountain peaks that offers exceptional hiking (difficulty level = high). Even if you don’t want to hike, the views from the park are not to be missed.
Breweries
Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardOur Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer StTRVE Brewing Co.
227 BroadwayNew Image Restaurant and Brewery
5622 Yukon StZuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueDe Steeg Brewing - Entrance in "The Alley"
4342 Tennyson StCall to Arms Brewing Company
4526 Tennyson StGoldspot Brewing Company
4970 Lowell BlvdAvery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct NRatio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StOdell Brewing
2945 Larimer StCerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StShopping
Probably the best record shop in town. They have 2 different stores on the same block - one for new records, and one for used. We love to dig for old records to add to our collection.
29 locals recommend
Wax Trax
638 E 13th AveProbably the best record shop in town. They have 2 different stores on the same block - one for new records, and one for used. We love to dig for old records to add to our collection.
If you’re a fan of outdoor gear, then you should plan to stop at the REI flagship store. There’s an outdoor bike track for testing out new bikes, and a full size rock climbing wall inside the store. Really cool.
242 locals recommend
REI
1416 Platte StIf you’re a fan of outdoor gear, then you should plan to stop at the REI flagship store. There’s an outdoor bike track for testing out new bikes, and a full size rock climbing wall inside the store. Really cool.
High-end shopping mall. Note: $2-3 fee for garage parking
822 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveHigh-end shopping mall. Note: $2-3 fee for garage parking