Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Great Vietnamese Restaurant. Try the roll your own spring rolls.
49 locals recommend
New Saigon Restaurant
630 S Federal BlvdGreat Vietnamese Restaurant. Try the roll your own spring rolls.
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardBest Pho in Denver if you want to try vietnamese noodle soup.
JJ Chinese Restaurant
2500 W Alameda AveAuthentic Chinese Food! Open Late, and So good!
Lao Wang Noodle House
945 S Federal BlvdNOODLES!
SUVIPA Thai Food
1015 S Federal BlvdBest Thai in denver in my humble opinion. Try the papaya salad!!
GORDITAS dona lidia: a great authentic cheap place to eat mexican. Try the fried corn gordita.
1201 S Federal Blvd
1201 South Federal BoulevardGORDITAS dona lidia: a great authentic cheap place to eat mexican. Try the fried corn gordita.
a fun place to get breakfast nearby... a local favorite, but huge weekend lines.
50 locals recommend
Jelly U Cafe
1700 E Evans Avea fun place to get breakfast nearby... a local favorite, but huge weekend lines.
Breakfast On Broadway
2901 S BroadwayA good local funky breakfast joint
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveGreat funky Breakfast/brunch place
Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan St New Orleans-style brunch — and does it well.
featuring a tour-the-world menu in a former mortuary that once housed the body of Buffalo Bill.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th Avefeaturing a tour-the-world menu in a former mortuary that once housed the body of Buffalo Bill.
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AveModern Asian Fusion and PING PONG!!
Gypsy House Cafe
1545 S BroadwayReally funky little cofee shop
Although styled as a midcentury drive-in, the upscale treatment of comfort food (mac and cheese, fried chicken, lobster rolls) and the solar-powered kitchen demonstrate Steuben’s contemporary smarts.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveAlthough styled as a midcentury drive-in, the upscale treatment of comfort food (mac and cheese, fried chicken, lobster rolls) and the solar-powered kitchen demonstrate Steuben’s contemporary smarts.
In a converted gas station, chef Justin Cucci has undertaken one of the city’s most ambitious culinary concepts, with sustainable ‘field-to-fork’ practices, a high-concept culinary fusions.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveIn a converted gas station, chef Justin Cucci has undertaken one of the city’s most ambitious culinary concepts, with sustainable ‘field-to-fork’ practices, a high-concept culinary fusions.
Rioja features modern cuisine inspired by Italian and Spanish traditions and powered by modern culinary flavors.
78 locals recommend
Rioja
1431 Larimer StRioja features modern cuisine inspired by Italian and Spanish traditions and powered by modern culinary flavors.
Essentials
do you like big asian grocery stores? I find them fun to cruise around in!
15 locals recommend
Pacific Ocean Marketplace - Denver
2200 W Alameda Avedo you like big asian grocery stores? I find them fun to cruise around in!
Shopping
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th Avedelicious local sub sandwiches
Mile High Thrift
2085 S Sheridan Blvdbest thrift store around.. if you like that kind of thing!
the downtown shopping area of Littleton is probably the best representation of the town, preserving much of Littleton’s history with its architecture, while providing unique boutiques and dining
West Alamo Avenue
West Alamo Avenuethe downtown shopping area of Littleton is probably the best representation of the town, preserving much of Littleton’s history with its architecture, while providing unique boutiques and dining
One of Denver’s hippest areas to shop and dine, along and around the five block stretch of 32nd, between Perry Street and Julian Street.
3631 W 32nd Ave
3631 West 32nd AvenueOne of Denver’s hippest areas to shop and dine, along and around the five block stretch of 32nd, between Perry Street and Julian Street.
be welcomed by the restored Flour Mill tower, to an eclectic mixture of retail shops, dining and art attractions.
Olde Town Arvada - Business Improvement District
7307 Grandview Avebe welcomed by the restored Flour Mill tower, to an eclectic mixture of retail shops, dining and art attractions.
South Broadway, Alameda Ave. to Evans Ave. independent, quirky, vintage and trendy shops, as well as newer restaurants. Some pockets you can walk from store to store, drive to see the whole thing.
12 locals recommend
Antique Row Market
1710 S BroadwaySouth Broadway, Alameda Ave. to Evans Ave. independent, quirky, vintage and trendy shops, as well as newer restaurants. Some pockets you can walk from store to store, drive to see the whole thing.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/guide/guide-to-shopping-neighborhoods-in-denver/ Located about 40 minutes south of Denver in the town of Centennial, posh street mall with well over 50 store.
25 locals recommend
The Streets at SouthGlenn
6851 S Vine Sthttp://denver.cbslocal.com/guide/guide-to-shopping-neighborhoods-in-denver/ Located about 40 minutes south of Denver in the town of Centennial, posh street mall with well over 50 store.
a DIYer’s paradise of plants, terrariums, crystals and gems, was recently featured in the New York Times’ ‘What to Do in Denver.
19 locals recommend
Ironwood
14 South Broadwaya DIYer’s paradise of plants, terrariums, crystals and gems, was recently featured in the New York Times’ ‘What to Do in Denver.
which offers a brilliantly curated collection of vintage clothing spanning the past several decades. This is a great spot to secure your 80s ski bum sweater or western wear.
9 locals recommend
Boss Vintage
10 S Broadwaywhich offers a brilliantly curated collection of vintage clothing spanning the past several decades. This is a great spot to secure your 80s ski bum sweater or western wear.
So you dig crochet and record collecting? You knit a mean sweater and have a few too many tattoos? Welcome to Fancy Tiger, ground zero for Denver’s crafty hipsters!
20 locals recommend
Fancy Tiger Crafts
3421 BroadwaySo you dig crochet and record collecting? You knit a mean sweater and have a few too many tattoos? Welcome to Fancy Tiger, ground zero for Denver’s crafty hipsters!
Everything Else
Evans Station
Nearest RTD Lightrail station.
West Harvard Gulch Trail
West Harvard Gulch TrailBiking trail that goes from my house to denver
Ruby Hill Park
1200 W Florida Avea great local park to visit with the kids
Arts & Culture
A funky little healthy restaurnt, but also a place to go for denvers best poetry slam on sunday evening, or dance and other classes. Check out their listing for daily offerings.
72 locals recommend
Mercury Cafe
2199 California StA funky little healthy restaurnt, but also a place to go for denvers best poetry slam on sunday evening, or dance and other classes. Check out their listing for daily offerings.
A place to watch a movie and get dinner at the same time! YAY
37 locals recommend
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
7301 S Santa Fe DrA place to watch a movie and get dinner at the same time! YAY
On the evening of the first friday of each month this is denvers big fun to do!
54 locals recommend
8z Real Estate Denver Art District
2809 Santa Fe DrOn the evening of the first friday of each month this is denvers big fun to do!
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 Broadwayone stop shop drinks, food, bowling and karaoke
Sie Film Center
2510 E Colfax Aveindie film theater
One of Denver’s best live-music venues, the Ogden Theatre has a checkered past. Built in 1917, it’s now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
283 locals recommend
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveOne of Denver’s best live-music venues, the Ogden Theatre has a checkered past. Built in 1917, it’s now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This smoky, old-school jazz joint attracts a diverse mix of people. Since it opened in 1951, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald have played here, as have Jagger and Richards.
50 locals recommend
El Chapultepec
1962 Market StThis smoky, old-school jazz joint attracts a diverse mix of people. Since it opened in 1951, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald have played here, as have Jagger and Richards.
Comedy Works Downtown
1226 15th Stdenvers best comedy club
This medium-sized theater is general-admission standing room and has terrific sound and clear sight lines from the balcony. The venue often offers the last chance to catch bands before they get big
249 locals recommend
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveThis medium-sized theater is general-admission standing room and has terrific sound and clear sight lines from the balcony. The venue often offers the last chance to catch bands before they get big
Fight some windmills at this geeky-meets-freaky space kitted out with a quality PA system and a good bar. Most nights it’s free, but sometimes there’ll be a modest cover charge
12 locals recommend
Quixote's True Blue
2014 South University BoulevardFight some windmills at this geeky-meets-freaky space kitted out with a quality PA system and a good bar. Most nights it’s free, but sometimes there’ll be a modest cover charge
Bovine Metropolis Theater
1527 Champa Stimprov comedy theater!
Comedy, burlesque, and dinner theater: http://lannies.com/calendar/
35 locals recommend
The Clocktower Cabaret
1601 Arapahoe StComedy, burlesque, and dinner theater: http://lannies.com/calendar/
Sightseeing
Imagine walking into a giganto faux-Mexican villa equipped with lagoons for cliff jumpers to dive into, magic shows, puppet shows and fiberglass stalactites while you eat questionable mexican fare!
137 locals recommend
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveImagine walking into a giganto faux-Mexican villa equipped with lagoons for cliff jumpers to dive into, magic shows, puppet shows and fiberglass stalactites while you eat questionable mexican fare!
Professionals camp with their computers on the square leather sofas and friends drink in the dusky Terminal Bar, or play ski ball in the center of the terminal
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Professionals camp with their computers on the square leather sofas and friends drink in the dusky Terminal Bar, or play ski ball in the center of the terminal
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located on the eastern edge of City Park. This classic natural-science museum has excellent temporary exhibits, plus those cool panoramas we all loved as kids.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThe Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located on the eastern edge of City Park. This classic natural-science museum has excellent temporary exhibits, plus those cool panoramas we all loved as kids.
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Stfish, fish, and more fish
Drinks & Nightlife
is considered a Denver must-see and was recently named one of the 50 best bars in the world.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon Stis considered a Denver must-see and was recently named one of the 50 best bars in the world.
a seafood-centric Mexican spot, try their delicious squash and apple pancakes with lemon butter and tequila syrup.
138 locals recommend
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder Sta seafood-centric Mexican spot, try their delicious squash and apple pancakes with lemon butter and tequila syrup.
the first Denver bar to open after prohibition. little as changed in the tiny bar since 1933.
56 locals recommend
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Stthe first Denver bar to open after prohibition. little as changed in the tiny bar since 1933.
A "running river", fire pits and "cute animals" projected on movie screens – you haven't "gone into the woods", you're just in the "visually stunning" backyard of this "hip" "forestlike" bar in LoHi
245 locals recommend
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StA "running river", fire pits and "cute animals" projected on movie screens – you haven't "gone into the woods", you're just in the "visually stunning" backyard of this "hip" "forestlike" bar in LoHi
This is one kick-ass honky-tonk – 40,000 sq ft of hot live music – attracting real cowboys from as far as Cheyenne. The Country Music Association called it the best country bar in America.
44 locals recommend
The Grizzly Rose
5450 S Valley HwyThis is one kick-ass honky-tonk – 40,000 sq ft of hot live music – attracting real cowboys from as far as Cheyenne. The Country Music Association called it the best country bar in America.
There’s nothing like ordering a stiff drink inside a cathedral built in 1865. Yes, this club, which draws a large and diverse crowd, is in a former house of the Lord.
1160 Lincoln St
1160 Lincoln StreetThere’s nothing like ordering a stiff drink inside a cathedral built in 1865. Yes, this club, which draws a large and diverse crowd, is in a former house of the Lord.
According to the guys behind the bar, the photobooth in the back has ‘seen more action than the Whitesnake tour bus.’ Denver’s hipster magnet. Cheap drinks and crackling fire!
30 locals recommend
Lost Lake Lounge Live Music
3602 E Colfax AveAccording to the guys behind the bar, the photobooth in the back has ‘seen more action than the Whitesnake tour bus.’ Denver’s hipster magnet. Cheap drinks and crackling fire!