Guidebook for Denver

Bridget
Guidebook for Denver

Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome upstairs patio, great Mexican food. Try the nachos!
191 locals recommend
Los Chingones
2463 Larimer St
191 locals recommend
Awesome upstairs patio, great Mexican food. Try the nachos!
Urban winery with a big tasting room and lots of wine on tap.
194 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer St
194 locals recommend
Urban winery with a big tasting room and lots of wine on tap.
Josh's favorite place for wings and beer. Cash or check only- plan ahead! Also worth noting: the scene of Bridget and Josh's first date.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine St
231 locals recommend
Josh's favorite place for wings and beer. Cash or check only- plan ahead! Also worth noting: the scene of Bridget and Josh's first date.
Belly up to the bar at this small, narrow neighborhood place with rotating themed art. House-made infused vodka make for great martinis. Bridget recommends a dirty jalapeno martini.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th Ave
174 locals recommend
Belly up to the bar at this small, narrow neighborhood place with rotating themed art. House-made infused vodka make for great martinis. Bridget recommends a dirty jalapeno martini.
Constantly has great acts playing. Small, historic venue.
249 locals recommend
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave
249 locals recommend
Constantly has great acts playing. Small, historic venue.
Classic Denver venue.
283 locals recommend
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax Ave
283 locals recommend
Classic Denver venue.
The best brewery taproom in Denver
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe St
238 locals recommend
The best brewery taproom in Denver
Feeling fancy? Get a drink in the mezzanine above Union Station. It's super swanky and exclusive, so you may have to wait your turn.
40 locals recommend
Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop St
40 locals recommend
Feeling fancy? Get a drink in the mezzanine above Union Station. It's super swanky and exclusive, so you may have to wait your turn.
One of Denver's up and comers. Great vibe here and always full of people who really know beer.
205 locals recommend
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer St
205 locals recommend
One of Denver's up and comers. Great vibe here and always full of people who really know beer.
Local brewery. Small but social.
183 locals recommend
Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer St
183 locals recommend
Local brewery. Small but social.
Huge taproom!
208 locals recommend
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut St
208 locals recommend
Huge taproom!

Food Scene

Excellent food, always a lovely experience- wait staff is very educated and engaging about what they are serving you. Nice for a special night out or treating yo'self.
27 locals recommend
Il Posto
27 locals recommend
Excellent food, always a lovely experience- wait staff is very educated and engaging about what they are serving you. Nice for a special night out or treating yo'self.
Cocktail game is tight here. Their food is always creative and delicious.
182 locals recommend
The Populist
3163 Larimer St
182 locals recommend
Cocktail game is tight here. Their food is always creative and delicious.
Proud to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Food is surprisingly creative and consistently delicious. Cocktails are A+.
154 locals recommend
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th Ave
154 locals recommend
Proud to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Food is surprisingly creative and consistently delicious. Cocktails are A+.
If you're feelin' fancy and want to swank it up. Great steaks, outstanding wine list.
90 locals recommend
Guard and Grace
1801 California St
90 locals recommend
If you're feelin' fancy and want to swank it up. Great steaks, outstanding wine list.
These tacos are the bomb. Way hipper than any taco place should be.
300 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York St
300 locals recommend
These tacos are the bomb. Way hipper than any taco place should be.
The city's best Cuban food. Visited frequently when Josh was living in the Golden Triangle in his bachelor days.
84 locals recommend
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware St
84 locals recommend
The city's best Cuban food. Visited frequently when Josh was living in the Golden Triangle in his bachelor days.
Hipster haven for coffee.
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer St
275 locals recommend
Hipster haven for coffee.
Coffee, beer, snacks, free wifi. Good place to post up if you have no agenda.
65 locals recommend
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st Ave
65 locals recommend
Coffee, beer, snacks, free wifi. Good place to post up if you have no agenda.
The best place for a fat-laden indulgent breakfast after a night out. Their biscuit sandwiches are the bomb. Bridget always gets the Elmer, Josh prefers the Ellsworth.
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave
415 locals recommend
The best place for a fat-laden indulgent breakfast after a night out. Their biscuit sandwiches are the bomb. Bridget always gets the Elmer, Josh prefers the Ellsworth.
Lovely neighborhood spot in beautiful tree-lined Park Hill. The homes in this neighborhood are the best in Denver- take a walk around!
23 locals recommend
Bistro Barbès
5021 E 28th Ave
23 locals recommend
Lovely neighborhood spot in beautiful tree-lined Park Hill. The homes in this neighborhood are the best in Denver- take a walk around!
One of the best restaurants in Denver, in our humble opinions.
103 locals recommend
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St
103 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants in Denver, in our humble opinions.
Another of Denver's best restaurants, in the beautifully restored Union Station. Grab a seat at the bar to see the bartenders working their magic. We've eaten most of the menu and it's all DELICIOUS.
95 locals recommend
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop St
95 locals recommend
Another of Denver's best restaurants, in the beautifully restored Union Station. Grab a seat at the bar to see the bartenders working their magic. We've eaten most of the menu and it's all DELICIOUS.
The BEST Japanese restaurant in Denver. Super romantic, beautiful patio in the back for warm weather dining.
90 locals recommend
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage St
90 locals recommend
The BEST Japanese restaurant in Denver. Super romantic, beautiful patio in the back for warm weather dining.
One of the most ambitious menus in Denver these days, and great cocktails. Not for picky eaters (but veggie friendly). Approachable and fun. A different dining experience than anywhere else in town.
16 locals recommend
Rebel Restaurant
3763 Wynkoop St
16 locals recommend
One of the most ambitious menus in Denver these days, and great cocktails. Not for picky eaters (but veggie friendly). Approachable and fun. A different dining experience than anywhere else in town.
Great bar and dining spaces. The fanciest coastal Mexican food you've ever eaten (and very well done).
138 locals recommend
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder St
138 locals recommend
Great bar and dining spaces. The fanciest coastal Mexican food you've ever eaten (and very well done).
Best ice cream in Denver!
141 locals recommend
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 Broadway
141 locals recommend
Best ice cream in Denver!
Some people think this is the best ice cream in Denver. It's actually the second best. (Sweet Action is the best)
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St
538 locals recommend
Some people think this is the best ice cream in Denver. It's actually the second best. (Sweet Action is the best)
Great place for desserts. The "cake and shake" option is awesome.
86 locals recommend
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th Ave
86 locals recommend
Great place for desserts. The "cake and shake" option is awesome.
People love this place, and the unassuming, delicious food is great, but sometimes the wait can make you want to cross the street to one of Larimer's many other options.
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer St
268 locals recommend
People love this place, and the unassuming, delicious food is great, but sometimes the wait can make you want to cross the street to one of Larimer's many other options.
Are you in to eating meat or drinking great cocktails, surrounded by beautiful people? This place is for you.
118 locals recommend
Old Major
3316 Tejon St
118 locals recommend
Are you in to eating meat or drinking great cocktails, surrounded by beautiful people? This place is for you.
One of our favs for a nice meal out. Sit at the bar if you can't get a table- Jon is a master bartender and will make your meal even better. Great brunch too!
66 locals recommend
Beast + Bottle
719 E 17th Ave
66 locals recommend
One of our favs for a nice meal out. Sit at the bar if you can't get a table- Jon is a master bartender and will make your meal even better. Great brunch too!
A little further out, but one of Denver's best neighborhood spots for a nice meal. Bobby the bartender makes us choose the bar every time, over a table. Also excellent brunch.
107 locals recommend
duo Restaurant
2413 W 32nd Ave
107 locals recommend
A little further out, but one of Denver's best neighborhood spots for a nice meal. Bobby the bartender makes us choose the bar every time, over a table. Also excellent brunch.
The dim sum is unrivaled.
48 locals recommend
Star Kitchen
2917 W Mississippi Ave
48 locals recommend
The dim sum is unrivaled.
Doughnuts! Weird, crazy, delicious doughnuts. Bring a coffee for while you wait in line.
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax Ave
255 locals recommend
Doughnuts! Weird, crazy, delicious doughnuts. Bring a coffee for while you wait in line.
Best Ethiopian in Denver. Very small dining room, and not fancy in the least, but so. good. Don't be scared by the block it's on!
6 locals recommend
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restuarant
5707 East Colfax Avenue
6 locals recommend
Best Ethiopian in Denver. Very small dining room, and not fancy in the least, but so. good. Don't be scared by the block it's on!
Great bar and restaurant for those who like beer hall style food (but fancier). Excellent whiskey selection and TONS of beers from around the world.
62 locals recommend
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
1317 14th St
62 locals recommend
Great bar and restaurant for those who like beer hall style food (but fancier). Excellent whiskey selection and TONS of beers from around the world.
Tacos and tequila!
68 locals recommend
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th Ave
68 locals recommend
Tacos and tequila!
Super delicious fish and chips.
11 locals recommend
GB Fish & Chips Restaurant
5325 E Colfax Ave
11 locals recommend
Super delicious fish and chips.
Bright, clean café with delicious sandwiches and sides. Very trendy at the moment.
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th Ave
94 locals recommend
Bright, clean café with delicious sandwiches and sides. Very trendy at the moment.
Vegan bakery and café. Their doughnuts are legit!
60 locals recommend
Beet Box
1030 E 22nd Ave
60 locals recommend
Vegan bakery and café. Their doughnuts are legit!
The coolest hot dog stand in Denver.
11 locals recommend
Steve's Snappin' Dogs
3525 E Colfax Ave
11 locals recommend
The coolest hot dog stand in Denver.
Doughnuts!
6 locals recommend
Glazed & Confuzed Donuts
2501 Dallas St
6 locals recommend
Doughnuts!
Great deli sandwiches, plus a fancy market with essentials.
71 locals recommend
Spinelli's Market
4621 E 23rd Ave
71 locals recommend
Great deli sandwiches, plus a fancy market with essentials.
Denver's best bagels. Expect a crowd on weekends!
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th Ave
210 locals recommend
Denver's best bagels. Expect a crowd on weekends!
Build-your-own curry bowls. Delicious, well-seasoned curries.
81 locals recommend
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th St
81 locals recommend
Build-your-own curry bowls. Delicious, well-seasoned curries.
A Denver institution. Has a hip retro diner feel, with stick-to-your-ribs classics. Excellent cocktails and a late night $7 burger, fries, and PBR special.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th Ave
274 locals recommend
A Denver institution. Has a hip retro diner feel, with stick-to-your-ribs classics. Excellent cocktails and a late night $7 burger, fries, and PBR special.
Inventive and expertly cooked Asian-fusion.
68 locals recommend
ChoLon - Downtown
1555 Blake St
68 locals recommend
Inventive and expertly cooked Asian-fusion.
This place is BOMB. Get The Boil (a mix of seafood, potatoes, corn cobs, and sausage) with the Asian Cajun sauce. It's absolutely delicious.
21 locals recommend
The Asian Cajun
2400 W Alameda Ave
21 locals recommend
This place is BOMB. Get The Boil (a mix of seafood, potatoes, corn cobs, and sausage) with the Asian Cajun sauce. It's absolutely delicious.
Closest coffee shop with a great mission as well! This fun coffee shop is designed to allow young entrepreneurs to gain business management experience.
31 locals recommend
Prodigy Coffeehouse
3801 E 40th Ave
31 locals recommend
Closest coffee shop with a great mission as well! This fun coffee shop is designed to allow young entrepreneurs to gain business management experience.
A collaborative dining and drinking space that is always full of people enjoying themselves. Choose from the many restaurants and bars inside. Excellent view of Denver's skyline from the patio.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 locals recommend
A collaborative dining and drinking space that is always full of people enjoying themselves. Choose from the many restaurants and bars inside. Excellent view of Denver's skyline from the patio.

Essentials

Closest place to grab essentials.
188 locals recommend
Walgreens
801 16th St Mall
188 locals recommend
Closest place to grab essentials.
Closest grocery store.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax Ave
422 locals recommend
Closest grocery store.
Uber fancy grocery store, where you can find special cheeses and the like.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax Ave
168 locals recommend
Uber fancy grocery store, where you can find special cheeses and the like.

Shopping

Interesting mix of speciality shops, restaurants, and drink spots. The critically acclaimed Acorn is located here, but our house prefers the tacos at Comida.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton Blvd
275 locals recommend
Interesting mix of speciality shops, restaurants, and drink spots. The critically acclaimed Acorn is located here, but our house prefers the tacos at Comida.

Arts & Culture

Denver's best art museum. Josh and Bridget are members- ask about new exhibits and events!
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
1293 locals recommend
Denver's best art museum. Josh and Bridget are members- ask about new exhibits and events!

Sightseeing

A museum that is trying it's hardest. Worth a visit to the patio bar on a Friday night, when they are open late. Josh and Bridget probably have passes for you to use, just ask!
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany St
496 locals recommend
A museum that is trying it's hardest. Worth a visit to the patio bar on a Friday night, when they are open late. Josh and Bridget probably have passes for you to use, just ask!
The world famous concert venue is a great place to hike or run (slash walk) the stairs as a workout. Check to make sure there isn't an event first, but then the amphitheater is all yours to run around as you please! Great views of the Front Range and city of Denver.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
1973 locals recommend
The world famous concert venue is a great place to hike or run (slash walk) the stairs as a workout. Check to make sure there isn't an event first, but then the amphitheater is all yours to run around as you please! Great views of the Front Range and city of Denver.

Parks & Nature

Lovely trail for getting views of the foothills and Red Rocks.
92 locals recommend
Matthews / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93
92 locals recommend
Lovely trail for getting views of the foothills and Red Rocks.
Apex has a great network of trails to explore. Careful of mountain bikers speeding past.
37 locals recommend
Apex Trailhead
Apex Trail
37 locals recommend
Apex has a great network of trails to explore. Careful of mountain bikers speeding past.
Steep and challenging hike up to Lookout Mountain (where Wild Bill was buried).
21 locals recommend
Chimney Gulch Trailhead
Chimney Gulch Trail
21 locals recommend
Steep and challenging hike up to Lookout Mountain (where Wild Bill was buried).
Jazz in the Park on Sundays in the summer. Great running trails around the perimeter and lakes, or a place to just stretch your legs.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado Blvd
745 locals recommend
Jazz in the Park on Sundays in the summer. Great running trails around the perimeter and lakes, or a place to just stretch your legs.
One of Denver's loveliest city parks. Bring a blanket and picnic, or a Frisbee, and enjoy the sunshine with the rest of Denver.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
527 locals recommend
One of Denver's loveliest city parks. Bring a blanket and picnic, or a Frisbee, and enjoy the sunshine with the rest of Denver.
A lovely little oasis within the city. Stroll around and admire the beautifully kept grounds. You are allowed to bring in food and drinks- make a picnic in a quiet corner!
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
1100 locals recommend
A lovely little oasis within the city. Stroll around and admire the beautifully kept grounds. You are allowed to bring in food and drinks- make a picnic in a quiet corner!
Another park that is great for running- one lap is 2.5 miles.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
738 locals recommend
Another park that is great for running- one lap is 2.5 miles.