Here are some of our favorite hangout spots and restaurants!
Improper City – A massive outdoor space ringed with food trucks attracts crowds at this hip, warehouse-like hangout – definitely a place to check out.
Happy Camper – New and very trendy pizza and bar in the Highlands with great, Instagram worth outdoor hangout spots for your BIG group!
RiNo Beer Garden – Located in RiNo, this beer garden boasts a 4,000 square foot outdoor patio, 12 TVs, full bar, 60+ taps of craft beer and home-spun pub food.
New Terrain Brewing Company – An amazing brewery with great beers located in Golden. Sit outside and enjoy the mountain views and make sure you bring your dog!
Larimer Beer Hall – Huge selection of Craft draft brews, cocktails and wine in a cool, brick-lined space with antler chandeliers and sidewalk seating
Retro Room – Every flavor of infused vodka one could ask for. Try the pepperoncini vodka!
The Rio – The strongest margaritas in town, hence the 3-margarita max!
Wynkoop Brewery – Colorado’s first brewpub offers craft beers and New American pub grub in a hug pool hall and bar setting with games and lot of areas to hang out inside and out
1 Up – Arcade Bar in LoDo offering a full bar and great food options in addition to 45 classic arcade games, pinball machines, three lanes of Skee-Ball and multiple sets of Giant Jenga.
Williams & Graham – In the Highlands, a Prohibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with over 60 handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
My Brother’s Bar – The oldest bar in Denver with great burgers and drinks since 1873!
Mile High Spirits Distillery & Tasting Bar – Great dance party bar!
Zuni Street Brewing – Sip on craft beers and grab a snack form the local food trucks. A cool spot with a laid back feel to hang out inside or outside.
Great Divide Brewing Company – Proud Great American Beer Festival winner along with four awards from the World Beer Cup.
Appaloosa Grill – On 16 th Street mall w/ a good late night menu & live music on the weekends
Don’s Mixed Drinks – Always a blast; has pool, foosball, shuffleboard and cheap drinks!!
Ace Eat Serve – Ping Pong bar with a menu that specializes in food from all around the world.
Blue Moon Brewery – Home of the one and only Blue Moon! Also offers great American food, a large patio and tons of games that are good for large groups.
Cerebral Brewing – Busy taproom & brewery serving craft beers in a light and airy setting.
Recess -Craft beer & American grub served in casual digs, large patio w/ picnic tables & games.
Denver Biscuit Company – Delicious Biscuit sandwiches & platters, with hearty Southern flavors, from a rustic cafe with a biscuit bus!
Bodega Denver – Close by in Sunnyside, this delicious, spunky café has amazing sandwiches, coffee & adult beverages. For breakfast get the BEC or the lamb birria French Dip for lunch.
Rosenberg’s Bagels – Contemporary deli serving the BEST NY Style Bagels in Denver!
Snooze – VERY popular, there will likely be a wait, but their pancake flights are worth it!
Santiagos – Quick, cheap, delicious breakfast burritos, winner of many Denver breakfast awards.
Bacon Social House – Close by is one of the best brunch spots! Can’t go wrong with the Chicken & Waffles, Boozy French Toast, BACON and Bloody Mary’s. Make a Rez!
Voodoo Doughnuts – Foodie-culture doughnut shop w/ unforgettable, picture-worthy doughnuts.
The Universal – Great brunch w/ full bar, inventive breakfast + lunch & rotating grits specials.
Sassafras – Bustling breakfast & lunch joint specializing in Southern cuisine, with a bar & patio.
Syrup – Amazing modern brunch with a twist of breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads.
The Delectable Egg – Casual, diner like brunch specializing in American breakfasts & lunches.
Linger – In the heart of LoHi, extremely popular restaurant that specializes in small plates/tapas from all over the world. Their rooftop lounge has the best views of the Denver city skyline.
Root Down – A sister restaurant to Linger that is an artful, high-energy venue for creatives.
American small plates Mercantile – Inside Denver Union Station, this popular restaurant includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar.
Avanti – Multiple eateries serving a wide variety of food and an awesome rooftop bar with great views of Denver. A really fun place to hang out with your group!
Cholon – One of our FAVORITE restaurants! Their Soup Dumplings are incredible & probably the best bite of food you can eat. Great happy hour deals too! Make a reservation for your group.
Sushi Den and Izakaya Den -Hands down the best 2 sushi restaurants in Colorado. Regarded as 2 of the most premier sushi and Japanese restaurants in the United States for 30+ years. Must make a reservation; it will be a dining experience you will remember for the rest of your life.
Café Brazil at Lowell and 44 th – Our favorite restaurant for a great date night. A family owned very authentic South American dining experience with impeccable service. Make a rez!
El Five – Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean tapas & drinks served in a funky, buzzy top-floor penthouse with incredible downtown views from the outside deck.
Uchi – Sushi & sashimi matched by a robust drink menu at this new and VERY popular eatery.
Barcelona Wine Bar – Tapas and Paella shaped by Mediterranean, Spanish, and South American influences with nearly 400 wines featured on the wine list.
Tavernetta – Upscale, popular Italian hot spot from an acclaimed team with an open kitchen & a fireplace lounge. Always voted one of the top Denver restaurants.
Ocean Prime – Upscale steak & seafood menu known for its sophisticated décor & long wine list.
The Bindery – Creative plates, pastries and cocktails w/ an upbeat atmosphere makes for an all-day dining spot from breakfast to dinner.
Rijoa – Imaginative and delicious Mediterranean dishes & wines in a high-energy dining room.
Gyu Kaku – Japanese BBQ where you can grill your own meats and veggies at the table. We could eat the Bistro Hanger Steak all day!
The Wolf’s Tailor – Colorado inspired restaurant serving wild game, locally sourced seasonal foods amid industrial surroundings.
Elway’s – NFL John Elway’s fancy chophouse serving upscale steak and sides with fine wines.
Fire on the Mountain in the Highlands– Best chicken Wings in town (and this is coming from 2 chicken wing connoisseurs)! Casual Grateful Dead theme with amazing wings & sandwiches!
Cosmo’s Pizza – The first place you should call for a HUGE pie or calzones for your group! Just down the road and delicious. Make sure to get the spicy ranch!
Kikes Red Tacos – Denver Award Winning Taco Truck offering tacos, quesadillas & other w/ an outdoor seating area. Must order: Birria Ramen and Birria Quesadillas! You’ll thank us!
Pepper Asian Bistro – Amazing Thai, get the Chicken Dumplings in Hot Sauce!
Snarfs – Colorado famous Sub Sandwiches; they put all other sub shops to shame with multiple locations throughout the city.
Happy Camper – Very popular pizza spot with a huge and amazing outdoor and patio set up! Definitely the place to go for food and drinks with an upbeat, Instagram worthy atmosphere.
Uncle – Highlands & DT– Swanky, delicious up-scale Ramen. Always a line for a reason!
Highland Tap and Burger – Great Burgers in the Highlands – Huge beer selection and wonderful patio to sit on and day drink.
The Post Chicken & Beer –Upbeat, casual spot w/ the best fried chicken & comfort-food sides.
Several Great BBQ options close by: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ, Post Oak, Smoke BBQ-Rine, Smokin Yards BBQ, Yazoo BBQ Company.
El Jefe – Stroll up the street and enjoy up-scale Mexican and delicious Margs.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar – Sleek setting for craft brews & extra-large Burgers topped high with indulgent ingredients.
Sushi Bay at 38th & Tennyson – Quaint & delicious; Sunday is All You Can Eat Sushi!
King of Wings – Can’t beat these wings with tons of sauce flavors and lots of craft brews.
Star Kitchen – Famous, busy Chinese fixture w/ a big variety of dim sum & other classics.
Stoney’s Bar & Grill – Games, bands & pub grub pack sports fans into this ski-resort inspired setup.
Pho on 6th – Authentic Vietnamese, delicious Dim Sum and our favorite Pho in Denver!
Three Dogs Tavern – Great bar w/ pool tables – order the Lemon Pepper or Gold Wings!
Little Man Ice Cream – enjoy ice cream served from a 28ft tall can. It’s worth the wait!
SweetCow Ice Cream – local ice cream joint that changes flavors weekly – a must try year round.
