Guidebook for Denver

Kodie
Guidebook for Denver

Food Scene

There are so many great restaurants in Denver, we can't even hit the tip of the iceberg but here are some of our personal faves that we frequent and recommend.
Open for breakfast and lunch, this place is a must during your stay!
112 residents recomanen
The Universal
2911 W 38th Ave
112 residents recomanen
Open for breakfast and lunch, this place is a must during your stay!
Southern Goodness in a great neighborhood location.
189 residents recomanen
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th Ave
189 residents recomanen
Southern Goodness in a great neighborhood location.
Breakfast and lunch only in an historic home in the Highlands Square neighborhood. Divine!
178 residents recomanen
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd Ave
178 residents recomanen
Breakfast and lunch only in an historic home in the Highlands Square neighborhood. Divine!
This place is just the coolest! Great spot for lounging, chatting, grabbing a small bite or having a glass of wine or a coffee.
37 residents recomanen
Highlands Cork & Coffee
3701 W 32nd Ave
37 residents recomanen
This place is just the coolest! Great spot for lounging, chatting, grabbing a small bite or having a glass of wine or a coffee.
Known for it's $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta nights. Occasionally crowded but worth it.
155 residents recomanen
Postino LoHi
2715 17th St
155 residents recomanen
Known for it's $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta nights. Occasionally crowded but worth it.
Rain or shine, there will be a line... It's part of the charm and novelty of Little Man Ice Cream - a LoHi icon.
538 residents recomanen
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St
538 residents recomanen
Rain or shine, there will be a line... It's part of the charm and novelty of Little Man Ice Cream - a LoHi icon.
Neighborhood restaurant/bar with awesome tater tots!
82 residents recomanen
Highland Tavern
3400 Navajo St
82 residents recomanen
Neighborhood restaurant/bar with awesome tater tots!
Breakfast here is awesome!
94 residents recomanen
Sunny's
2339 W 44th Ave
94 residents recomanen
Breakfast here is awesome!
Delicious tapas in a very cool building.
111 residents recomanen
Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer St
111 residents recomanen
Delicious tapas in a very cool building.
You get to hang out with cats. Enough said.
20 residents recomanen
Denver Cat Company
3929 Tennyson St
20 residents recomanen
You get to hang out with cats. Enough said.
This is a personal fave! Friendly staff, lovely management, a vibrant, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Tell Maddie that Kodie sent you.
39 residents recomanen
Acova
3651 Navajo St
39 residents recomanen
This is a personal fave! Friendly staff, lovely management, a vibrant, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Tell Maddie that Kodie sent you.
BOOK IN ADVANCE! This spot requires reservations and it's tough to get in but so worth it! The vibe is so fun and HAPPY and the food and drinks are delicious! Reserve on OpenTable.
86 residents recomanen
Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos St
86 residents recomanen
BOOK IN ADVANCE! This spot requires reservations and it's tough to get in but so worth it! The vibe is so fun and HAPPY and the food and drinks are delicious! Reserve on OpenTable.
Variety of food with great views of the city from the rooftop!
651 residents recomanen
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 residents recomanen
Variety of food with great views of the city from the rooftop!
Great food and margaritas.
30 residents recomanen
My Neighbor Felix
1801 Central Street
30 residents recomanen
Great food and margaritas.
Because… tacos…
45 residents recomanen
bartaco
1048 Pearl St
45 residents recomanen
Because… tacos…

Drinks & Nightlife

The bar scene changes frequently in Denver but these are some tried and true favorites.
Situated in a former mortuary, Linger is a well-known spot for rooftop cocktails and delicious small plates.
743 residents recomanen
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
743 residents recomanen
Situated in a former mortuary, Linger is a well-known spot for rooftop cocktails and delicious small plates.
You’ll find some of the best views of the city and a cool take on food-truck inspired eats.
651 residents recomanen
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 residents recomanen
You’ll find some of the best views of the city and a cool take on food-truck inspired eats.
Another neighborhood brewery within easy walking/biking distance.
73 residents recomanen
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa St
73 residents recomanen
Another neighborhood brewery within easy walking/biking distance.
If you're sick of beer, check out the local wine scene. Bonacquisti wines is also in the neighborhood, right next door to Ryker's Cellars - both offer tastings and Bonacquisti has a fun Friday night scene with live music, food and good wine!
10 residents recomanen
Bonaquisti Wine Company
4640 N Pecos St
10 residents recomanen
If you're sick of beer, check out the local wine scene. Bonacquisti wines is also in the neighborhood, right next door to Ryker's Cellars - both offer tastings and Bonacquisti has a fun Friday night scene with live music, food and good wine!
You will always have to wait to get in. ALWAYS. It's part of their schtick. But the dimly lit, speak-easy atmosphere, the bartenders in suspenders and the knowledgeable waitstaff make the overpriced cocktails go down a bit smoother.
427 residents recomanen
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon St
427 residents recomanen
You will always have to wait to get in. ALWAYS. It's part of their schtick. But the dimly lit, speak-easy atmosphere, the bartenders in suspenders and the knowledgeable waitstaff make the overpriced cocktails go down a bit smoother.
Slightly goth, dive bar with lots of young patrons. You'll see lots of tattoos and piercings in here but the location is great and the atmosphere relaxed.
55 residents recomanen
Occidental
1950 W 32nd Ave
55 residents recomanen
Slightly goth, dive bar with lots of young patrons. You'll see lots of tattoos and piercings in here but the location is great and the atmosphere relaxed.
The best skyline views of Denver! Make reservations or be prepared for a wait but this place is my FAVORITE! Fantastic service, craft cocktails and the views are to die for!
291 residents recomanen
El Five
2930 15th St
291 residents recomanen
The best skyline views of Denver! Make reservations or be prepared for a wait but this place is my FAVORITE! Fantastic service, craft cocktails and the views are to die for!
Great spot for cocktails and dinner! Beautiful interior with a good vibe.
40 residents recomanen
The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage St
40 residents recomanen
Great spot for cocktails and dinner! Beautiful interior with a good vibe.
Feels like stepping back in time to a retro California club. Great location and a nice vibe.
33 residents recomanen
Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd Ave
33 residents recomanen
Feels like stepping back in time to a retro California club. Great location and a nice vibe.
This place does one thing and one thing only. Make a damn fine craft cocktail. Go for the drinks and stay for the friendly bartenders. It's my personal fave!
48 residents recomanen
Tatarian
4024 Tennyson St
48 residents recomanen
This place does one thing and one thing only. Make a damn fine craft cocktail. Go for the drinks and stay for the friendly bartenders. It's my personal fave!

Essentials

Our local, organic neighborhood grocery store is literally right across the street and I am officially in LOVE with it! Hands down the most convenient spot to shop!
30 residents recomanen
Leevers Locavore
2630 W 38th Ave
30 residents recomanen
Our local, organic neighborhood grocery store is literally right across the street and I am officially in LOVE with it! Hands down the most convenient spot to shop!

Sightseeing

Denver Botanic Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful year-round and worth a visit during your stay.
1100 residents recomanen
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
1100 residents recomanen
Denver Botanic Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful year-round and worth a visit during your stay.
Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular permanent installation of mind-bending art.
272 residents recomanen
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st St
272 residents recomanen
Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular permanent installation of mind-bending art.
A fun taste of local history.
240 residents recomanen
Museu de la Casa de Molly Brown
1340 Pennsylvania St
240 residents recomanen
A fun taste of local history.

Parks & Nature

Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
92 residents recomanen
Parc Matthews / Winters
1103 County Rd 93
92 residents recomanen
Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
If you want to climb a 14'er while you're here, this is one of the closest and "easiest" - although there's really no such thing as an "easy" 14'er. Summertime only activity for those of you feeling ambitious.
34 residents recomanen
Mount Bierstadt
34 residents recomanen
If you want to climb a 14'er while you're here, this is one of the closest and "easiest" - although there's really no such thing as an "easy" 14'er. Summertime only activity for those of you feeling ambitious.
Beautiful hikes not far outside of Denver
38 residents recomanen
Mount Falcon Park
Castle Trail
38 residents recomanen
Beautiful hikes not far outside of Denver

Shopping

Neighborhood street full of boutiques, eateries, coffee houses and, let's not forget, The Cat Cafe...
196 residents recomanen
Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson St
196 residents recomanen
Neighborhood street full of boutiques, eateries, coffee houses and, let's not forget, The Cat Cafe...
Shop small, shop local.
8 residents recomanen
Strut Boutique
3611 W 32nd Ave
8 residents recomanen
Shop small, shop local.
For the men in your life, this is the store!
9 residents recomanen
Berkeley Supply Company
4040 Tennyson St
9 residents recomanen
For the men in your life, this is the store!
Great little clothing store!
9 residents recomanen
RusticThread Boutique
3716 W 32nd Ave
9 residents recomanen
Great little clothing store!
Chock full of vintage finds, antiques and local artists, this local shop is sure to be a favorite!
Found Antique and Artisan Mall
4501 Wadsworth Blvd
Chock full of vintage finds, antiques and local artists, this local shop is sure to be a favorite!

Arts & Culture

496 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Denver
1485 Delgany St
496 residents recomanen
Because she's the Unsinkable Molly Brown!
240 residents recomanen
Museu de la Casa de Molly Brown
1340 Pennsylvania St
240 residents recomanen
Because she's the Unsinkable Molly Brown!
This museum is way more interesting than it sounds! It's awesome!
32 residents recomanen
Forney Museum of Transportation
4303 Brighton Blvd
32 residents recomanen
This museum is way more interesting than it sounds! It's awesome!
Revolving exhibitions and always a great way to spend an afternoon.
1293 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Denver
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
1293 residents recomanen
Revolving exhibitions and always a great way to spend an afternoon.