Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Open from early morning till late nights. Excellent coffee, friendly staff, laid back, amazing ice cream from Sweet Action and best of all - Not a Starbucks.
81 locals recommend
The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayOpen from early morning till late nights. Excellent coffee, friendly staff, laid back, amazing ice cream from Sweet Action and best of all - Not a Starbucks.
This is where Alice in Wonderland meets the lumberjack. Check out the bathroom when you are there. The food is very high end.
106 locals recommend
Beatrice & Woodsley
38 S BroadwayThis is where Alice in Wonderland meets the lumberjack. Check out the bathroom when you are there. The food is very high end.
Very busy, popular eatery. Open windows invite you in. Walk on by and decide if you want to indulge.
74 locals recommend
Gozo
30 S BroadwayVery busy, popular eatery. Open windows invite you in. Walk on by and decide if you want to indulge.
They have the best Margaritas in town. Go for Happy Hour. Prices are under 5 bucks for a Margarita. My favorite is the Roasted Pinapple pair it with the stuffed Polano peppers. Winning team.
19 locals recommend
Blue Bonnet Restaurant
457 S BroadwayThey have the best Margaritas in town. Go for Happy Hour. Prices are under 5 bucks for a Margarita. My favorite is the Roasted Pinapple pair it with the stuffed Polano peppers. Winning team.
We all scream for Ice Cream. This place is a late night hangout with everyone loading up on calories after bar hoping. Sweet Action gets just that, a lot of sweet action.
141 locals recommend
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayWe all scream for Ice Cream. This place is a late night hangout with everyone loading up on calories after bar hoping. Sweet Action gets just that, a lot of sweet action.
Good food, good drink. Happy Hour specials. Weekends it is usually packed with the South Broadway scene.
126 locals recommend
The Hornet
76 BroadwayGood food, good drink. Happy Hour specials. Weekends it is usually packed with the South Broadway scene.
Thai food. Get there during happy hour. Wine, beer and sake are two for one. Servings are large and never had a bad meal there.
18 locals recommend
Spicy Basil
1 BroadwayThai food. Get there during happy hour. Wine, beer and sake are two for one. Servings are large and never had a bad meal there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Skylark has a hidden pool bar upstairs. Downstairs the venue provides a variety of music genre. Very hip. Sundays, you can participate in Cards against Humanity. Meet new people, make new friends
36 locals recommend
Skylark Lounge
140 S BroadwaySkylark has a hidden pool bar upstairs. Downstairs the venue provides a variety of music genre. Very hip. Sundays, you can participate in Cards against Humanity. Meet new people, make new friends
The Irish Rover Pub
54 S BroadwayVery popular hangout
Iconic Tiki culture. My all time favorite. Unique decor. Tiki drinks. My favorite is The Macademia Nut Chi Chi. Yum.
66 locals recommend
Adrift
218 S BroadwayIconic Tiki culture. My all time favorite. Unique decor. Tiki drinks. My favorite is The Macademia Nut Chi Chi. Yum.
Illegal Pete's focuses on Mexican food. Great outdoor space. Very happening place.
83 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's South Broadway
270 S BroadwayIllegal Pete's focuses on Mexican food. Great outdoor space. Very happening place.
3 Kings is deemed a dive bar but it is so much more. This is what South Broadway is all about. Cool people, laid back. Great music acts. Watch for The Hot Apostles on the play list. They are top notch when it comes to RocknRoll.
25 locals recommend
3 Kings Tavern
60 S Broadway3 Kings is deemed a dive bar but it is so much more. This is what South Broadway is all about. Cool people, laid back. Great music acts. Watch for The Hot Apostles on the play list. They are top notch when it comes to RocknRoll.
This is the art mecca and has it all. Check the calendar for shows, anything from Country to Rock to Jazz to Burlesque performances.
18 locals recommend
Syntax Physic Opera
554 S BroadwayThis is the art mecca and has it all. Check the calendar for shows, anything from Country to Rock to Jazz to Burlesque performances.
Gary Lee used to be a Denver icon in the underground scene. Due to an unfortunate accident he passed away. This bar was his dream. It is motor themed and has lots of special touches. Some of the wood came from train carts, outside bar is an airplane wing, fire pit are from car parts. Look around lots of unique touches. Best know for their killer barbeque. They smoke it themselves. Gary Lees is a smoking place. Also unlimited mimosas on Sundays. The brunch place. Denver is all about brunch.
16 locals recommend
Gary Lee's Motor Club and Grub
176 South BroadwayGary Lee used to be a Denver icon in the underground scene. Due to an unfortunate accident he passed away. This bar was his dream. It is motor themed and has lots of special touches. Some of the wood came from train carts, outside bar is an airplane wing, fire pit are from car parts. Look around lots of unique touches. Best know for their killer barbeque. They smoke it themselves. Gary Lees is a smoking place. Also unlimited mimosas on Sundays. The brunch place. Denver is all about brunch.
Essentials
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdWalking distance to quality vittles.
Safeway
757 E 20th AveFor all your grocery needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Punch Bowl social has it all. Good food, cocktails, bowling, pinball, arcade. You name it.
298 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayPunch Bowl social has it all. Good food, cocktails, bowling, pinball, arcade. You name it.
Art deco art theatre - Denver icon. The interior is a trip into the past. They also have a full bar available. Check the schedule for showings. Usually more unique art films. Walking distance.
180 locals recommend
Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwayArt deco art theatre - Denver icon. The interior is a trip into the past. They also have a full bar available. Check the schedule for showings. Usually more unique art films. Walking distance.
Getting Around
Alameda Station Gate A
Walking distance to the Alameda Station to catch the lightrail
Alameda
Mason at Alameda Station
275 S Cherokee StShopping
Buffalo Exchange
51 BroadwayVery unique second hand, trendy, cutting edge clothing
Mutiny is much more than a bookstore. Fantastic coffee by Paoblo's famed coffeeshop. Lots of events, poetry readings, music and a heart for the homeless. They give back to the community and make SoBo (South Broadway) what it is.
38 locals recommend
Mutiny Information Cafe
2 S BroadwayMutiny is much more than a bookstore. Fantastic coffee by Paoblo's famed coffeeshop. Lots of events, poetry readings, music and a heart for the homeless. They give back to the community and make SoBo (South Broadway) what it is.
Parks & Nature
This is the happening park in Denver - people watching, paddle boats. Very active park.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
This is the happening park in Denver - people watching, paddle boats. Very active park.