Guidebook for Denver

Casey
Guidebook for Denver

Food scene

Our favorite nearby options
A must for amazing murals, great food, lots of breweries, distilleries, cider + lots of outdoor seating! https://rinoartdistrict.org/
90 locals recommend
RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut St
90 locals recommend
A must for amazing murals, great food, lots of breweries, distilleries, cider + lots of outdoor seating! https://rinoartdistrict.org/
Great coffee & quiche & cool ambiance https://www.denverite.com/meet-denvers-favorite-coffee-shops-crema-47763/
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer St
275 locals recommend
Great coffee & quiche & cool ambiance https://www.denverite.com/meet-denvers-favorite-coffee-shops-crema-47763/
Restaurant/bar...outdoor rooftop seating. Great street tacos & wonderful margaritas. The rooftop is our favorite place to sit. http://loschingonesmexican.com/
191 locals recommend
Los Chingones
2463 Larimer St
191 locals recommend
Restaurant/bar...outdoor rooftop seating. Great street tacos & wonderful margaritas. The rooftop is our favorite place to sit. http://loschingonesmexican.com/
Sooo good. They do ‘dumpling cart service’ so you can sample a variety of their menu. (They re-open in May 2021)
47 locals recommend
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th St
47 locals recommend
Sooo good. They do ‘dumpling cart service’ so you can sample a variety of their menu. (They re-open in May 2021)
Best Breakfast!! (& cure for hangover) Portions are huge, cocktails are delish. BUT there is always a wait - they have games to play while you wait. Disclaimer...if it makes you uncomfortable to see homeless people (this is next to a shelter) then head to their Union Station location - 1701 Wynkoop St.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Ave
862 locals recommend
Best Breakfast!! (& cure for hangover) Portions are huge, cocktails are delish. BUT there is always a wait - they have games to play while you wait. Disclaimer...if it makes you uncomfortable to see homeless people (this is next to a shelter) then head to their Union Station location - 1701 Wynkoop St.
Best courtyard in Denver... if you're looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy the Denver sun, this is one of our favorites. They also have bottomless Mimosa's on the weekends. https://www.thelobbydenver.com/
38 locals recommend
The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe Street
38 locals recommend
Best courtyard in Denver... if you're looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy the Denver sun, this is one of our favorites. They also have bottomless Mimosa's on the weekends. https://www.thelobbydenver.com/
This is a great spot for outdoor rooftop to see the sunset. great views of the mountains and the happy hour is on point!
38 locals recommend
Tamayo
1400 Larimer St
38 locals recommend
This is a great spot for outdoor rooftop to see the sunset. great views of the mountains and the happy hour is on point!
Peaks Lounge has the best views of Denver. It is in the Hyatt Hotel. If you are looking for a romantic place to have a drink - this is your best bet. https://denver.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/PeaksLounge.html
54 locals recommend
Peaks Lounge
650 15th St
54 locals recommend
Peaks Lounge has the best views of Denver. It is in the Hyatt Hotel. If you are looking for a romantic place to have a drink - this is your best bet. https://denver.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/PeaksLounge.html
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to... great for the non-veg too.
225 locals recommend
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th Avenue
225 locals recommend
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to... great for the non-veg too.
Interested in hearing some Jazz music (but not at a Dive Bar)? Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club offers dinner and music in a swanky art-deco decor.
120 locals recommend
Nocturne
1330 27th St
120 locals recommend
Interested in hearing some Jazz music (but not at a Dive Bar)? Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club offers dinner and music in a swanky art-deco decor.
The food is great and nationally renowned. The ambiance is a little loud - but if that doesn't bother you it is worth the stop. P.S. they often overestimate the wait time for a table so be patient.
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer St
268 locals recommend
The food is great and nationally renowned. The ambiance is a little loud - but if that doesn't bother you it is worth the stop. P.S. they often overestimate the wait time for a table so be patient.
This is an open market with anything you might be in the mood for... + lots of outdoor seating... bar, bakery, butcher, coffee shop, chocolatier, ice cream, pizza, and a health market with smoothies and bowls.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer St
283 locals recommend
This is an open market with anything you might be in the mood for... + lots of outdoor seating... bar, bakery, butcher, coffee shop, chocolatier, ice cream, pizza, and a health market with smoothies and bowls.
Avanti has several different food stands so sure to make any pallet happy. They also have a bar and a beautiful balcony with views of the city. Lots of outdoor seating!
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 locals recommend
Avanti has several different food stands so sure to make any pallet happy. They also have a bar and a beautiful balcony with views of the city. Lots of outdoor seating!
This recently opened so we haven’t been there but it sounds amazing for brunch! Great to support new businesses :)
16 locals recommend
Mimosas
2752 Welton St
16 locals recommend
This recently opened so we haven’t been there but it sounds amazing for brunch! Great to support new businesses :)
While you’re in Larimer square, pop down to this speakeasy. The front looks like an Italian eatery, but a secret entrance brings you to quaint bar (where no cell phones are allowed to be used) great spot to hide out for a hand crafted cocktail.
90 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer St
90 locals recommend
While you’re in Larimer square, pop down to this speakeasy. The front looks like an Italian eatery, but a secret entrance brings you to quaint bar (where no cell phones are allowed to be used) great spot to hide out for a hand crafted cocktail.
They tout being the only bar serving sour beers only. I didn’t think I liked sour beer until I went here & sampled several I liked. They also serve small plates for nibbling.
42 locals recommend
Goed Zuur
2801 Welton St
42 locals recommend
They tout being the only bar serving sour beers only. I didn’t think I liked sour beer until I went here & sampled several I liked. They also serve small plates for nibbling.
This restaurant has with stood the gentrification of the neighborhood & is still a great community hub ++++ amazing fried catfish & chicken. Take out or dine-in.
42 locals recommend
Welton St. Cafe Home of Mona's
2258 Welton St
42 locals recommend
This restaurant has with stood the gentrification of the neighborhood & is still a great community hub ++++ amazing fried catfish & chicken. Take out or dine-in.

Sightseeing

Amazing murals; great breweries, food, stores... & lots of outdoor seating & only a few blocks from our home https://rinoartdistrict.org/
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
558 locals recommend
Amazing murals; great breweries, food, stores... & lots of outdoor seating & only a few blocks from our home https://rinoartdistrict.org/
Beautifully restored. Houses several local restaurants & shops, including Snooze for brunch (if you don’t want to go to the other location)
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
217 locals recommend
Beautifully restored. Houses several local restaurants & shops, including Snooze for brunch (if you don’t want to go to the other location)
Great place to hang out outside next to the rivers...where Platte River meets Cherry Creek.
242 locals recommend
REI
1416 Platte St
242 locals recommend
Great place to hang out outside next to the rivers...where Platte River meets Cherry Creek.
This is a must! The road has been closed off to allow restaurants to offer outdoor seating. This historic part of town has several quaint restaurants and shops and you can't go wrong with any of them.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St
287 locals recommend
This is a must! The road has been closed off to allow restaurants to offer outdoor seating. This historic part of town has several quaint restaurants and shops and you can't go wrong with any of them.

Grocery Stores / markets

Closest grocery store... used to be dubbed the 'UnSafeway' but it's safe now and an easy walk. If you want higher end grocers we have also listed Whole Foods and King Soopers, but they aren't as convenient.
722 locals recommend
Safeway
757 E 20th Ave
722 locals recommend
Closest grocery store... used to be dubbed the 'UnSafeway' but it's safe now and an easy walk. If you want higher end grocers we have also listed Whole Foods and King Soopers, but they aren't as convenient.
This liquor store is also close & have an amazing wine selection with staff that can make great selections for you.
38 locals recommend
MAX's Wine Dive
696 Sherman St
38 locals recommend
This liquor store is also close & have an amazing wine selection with staff that can make great selections for you.
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta St
515 locals recommend
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th Ave
719 locals recommend
Liquor store with OK selection - convenient if you’re walking along Larimer near Central Market
8 locals recommend
Joe's Liquor Store
2644 Larimer St
8 locals recommend
Liquor store with OK selection - convenient if you’re walking along Larimer near Central Market
Closest liquor store... They sell beer and wine and booze...very friendly and decent selection.
7 locals recommend
MY WINE & SPIRIT SHOPPE
2741 Welton St
7 locals recommend
Closest liquor store... They sell beer and wine and booze...very friendly and decent selection.

Shopping

287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St
287 locals recommend
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street Mall
871 locals recommend

Fun Activities

Rockies Baseball Field is a fun to visit even if you don't like baseball. They have several other activities for kids (& big kids) + a 3 story outfield bar with games and loungy chairs. Often tickets include $15 to spend on food/drinks.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake St
955 locals recommend
Rockies Baseball Field is a fun to visit even if you don't like baseball. They have several other activities for kids (& big kids) + a 3 story outfield bar with games and loungy chairs. Often tickets include $15 to spend on food/drinks.
This was a fun experience... soak in a bath with a teabag of hops and barley & sauna & amazing massage chairs! Plus Beer or wine or gluten free beer is included! The staff are super friendly.
9 locals recommend
The Beer Spa
3004 N Downing St
9 locals recommend
This was a fun experience... soak in a bath with a teabag of hops and barley & sauna & amazing massage chairs! Plus Beer or wine or gluten free beer is included! The staff are super friendly.
172 locals recommend
Water World
8801 N Pecos St
172 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Great website for what's going on in Denver... they have a calendar with local events, art openings, shows, tours, etc. https://www.denverite.com/category/entertainment/
17 locals recommend
Denver Pizza Company
1116 W 11th Ave
17 locals recommend
Great website for what's going on in Denver... they have a calendar with local events, art openings, shows, tours, etc. https://www.denverite.com/category/entertainment/
Great rainy day activity and fun for the whole family!
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
1094 locals recommend
Great rainy day activity and fun for the whole family!
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St
884 locals recommend
This aquarium has 2 tigers and a mermaid show. http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/visitorInfo.asp
492 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water St
492 locals recommend
This aquarium has 2 tigers and a mermaid show. http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/visitorInfo.asp
This is an amusement park and water park all in one! So much fun!
535 locals recommend
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Cir
535 locals recommend
This is an amusement park and water park all in one! So much fun!
Randy's Recycled Cycles
2301 Champa St

Getting Around

Usually more affordable than renting car at airport, and so convenient if you just need a car for a day or 2.
61 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2255 Broadway
61 locals recommend
Usually more affordable than renting car at airport, and so convenient if you just need a car for a day or 2.
This is the local bike rental and repair shop. The guys are super friendly and offer bike tours.
Randy's Recycled Cycles
2301 Champa St
This is the local bike rental and repair shop. The guys are super friendly and offer bike tours.
Another rental car spot within a few blocks
12 locals recommend
Budget Car Rental
1980 Broadway
12 locals recommend
Another rental car spot within a few blocks