30 Best Bars & Restaurants near Denver
Whether you’re catching up with a friend, going on a date, or planning a group get-together, the ambiance is important. Here is your guide to the Denver bars and restaurants with the best atmosphere.
BEST FOR THE VIBES
Babe's Tea Room
LoHi neighborhood - Babe's Tea Room has an over-the-top floral installation adorning the front entrance and offers afternoon tea and brunch menus.
Happy Camper Pizza
LoHi neighborhood - Happy Camper is not your average pizza place. With a maximalist touch for disco balls, string lights, neon signs, and trailers, there isn't an inch of this restaurant that isn't photogenic.
Forest Room 5
LoHi neighborhood - Going to Forest Room 5 is like visiting your eccentric grandparents' hunting cabin. From the decor, book vending machine, and hidden rooms indoors, to the teepee and firepits outside, there's enough to keep any guest entertained.
Hudson Hill
Capitol Hill neighborhood - Serving coffee in the day and cocktails at night, Hudson Hill is the perfect spot to catch up with friends, have a date night, or power through some work.
Dairy Block
LoDo neighborhood - Dairy Block is a modern shopping center, event space, and food hall featuring local vendors and creators. With its art installations, murals, and seasonally updated decor, Dairy Block checks the box for diners, shoppers, and amateur photographers alike!
Death & Company
RiNo neighborhood - Death & Co is a first-come first-served cocktail bar with dinner fare located within The Ramble Hotel. Guests can choose between lounge seating in the chandelier-adorned foyer or going up to the seasonal patio and garden space.
The Cookery at Myrtle Hill
Wash Park neighborhood - The Cookery is a first-come, first-served diner that specializes in breakfast food, but no matter what time of day you visit, be sure to stop by the attached bakery for a pastry to-go!
Little Man Ice Cream
LoHi neighborhood - No list of Denver eats is complete without Little Man Ice Cream. Inspired by Coney Island hot dog stands, the founder wanted guests to have an ice cream experience that captured the fun of roadside attractions. Ice cream is dished out from the original Denver location in a 28ft tall milk jug, and from the newer Fort Collins shop in a 26ft ice cream churn.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar
LoDo neighborhood - Located in a former fire station, Woodie Fisher offers fire-inspired small plates made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
The Cruise Room
LoDo neighborhood - Opened in 1922, the Cruise Room is Denver's longest-running bar. Its vintage, Art Deco design and pink lighting make it a stand-out destination, located in the Oxford Hotel in Lower Downtown.
Linger
LoHi neighborhood - Linger is an eclectic small plates restaurant housed in a former mortuary. The rooftop patio uses a retro-chic 1970s RV to serve food while guests enjoy the views of downtown Denver.
The Cooper Lounge
LoDo neighborhood - Cooper Lounge sits above the Union Station mezzanine and offers craft cocktails, weekend brunch, and evening snack fare. Guests can enjoy the details of the terminal, or look out the oversized windows to downtown Denver.
Colorado Cherry Company
Tennyson neighborhood - Colorado Cherry Company (Legacy Pie Co.) was founded as a pie and cider shop in 1929. Four generations later, the same family runs the pie shop in downtown Denver as well as an Estes Park location that is a must-stop for a drive back from Rocky Mountain National Park.
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
Wash Park neighborhood - Bonnie Brae Ice Cream is a Denver-based, family-owned local neighborhood shop that serves 120+ flavors made on-site.
Williams & Graham
LoHi neighborhood - Visiting Williams & Graham is like stepping back in time to a prohibition-era speakeasy. It's located within a corner bookstore and accessed by passing through a bookcase. With a seasonal food menu and a cocktail list featuring over 60 classic cocktails, there is no shortage of options for any guest's palate.
Adrift Tiki Bar
South Broadway neighborhood - Adrift Tiki Bar offers island-inspired craft cocktails and Polynesian/Caribbean fare.
*Bonus tip: If you love tiki bars and are looking to get weird, check out Electric Cure in Edgewater.
Potager
Capitol Hill neighborhood - Potager is a cozy, farm-to-table restaurant that changes its menu monthly to match the in-season and locally grown ingredients from its growers.
Forget Me Not
Cherry Creek neighborhood - Forget Me Not is a floral-inspired cocktail bar that serves light snacks in a cozy setting, complete with a white picket fence!
Recess Beer Garden
LoHi neighborhood - Recess offers craft beer and American-style bar food with an incredible patio space, complete with fire pits and yard games.
BEST FOR THE VIEWS
El Five
LoHi neighborhood - El Five is a small-plate, Mediterranean fusion restaurant that provides great views of the Denver Skyline.
54Thirty
LoDo neighborhood - 54thirty is Denver’s highest open-air rooftop bar, sitting on top of Le Méridien in downtown Denver Downtown.
Peaks Lounge
LoDo neighborhood - Peaks Lounge sits on the 27th floor of the Hyatt Regency building in Denver, serving up cocktails, light dinner fare, and panoramic views.
The Woods
RiNo neighborhood - Whether you prefer city or mountain views, The Woods has you covered. Located on the top floor of The Source Hotel, it offers sweeping views in every direction.
Avanti F&B
LoHi neighborhood - Avanti F&B is a re-imagined food hall offering 8 restaurant choices and 2 bars with an expansive patio space.
The Golden Mill
Golden, CO - Just steps from Clear Creek, The Golden Mill is a food hall that offers both creekside and rooftop patios for guests to enjoy the scenic atmosphere.
Schnepf's Restaurant
Golden, CO - Schnepf's operates as both an event space & restaurant with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. It serves American bistro fare with spectacular front-range views.
Acreage Restaurant
Lafayette, CO - Acerage is a farm-to-table cider house concept from Denver-based Stem Ciders.
Flagstaff House
Boulder, CO - Flagstaff House sits on 5 acres of land in Boulder and boasts numerous patios with gorgeous views.
The View Restaurant
Estes Park, CO - The View is a seasonal restaurant in the Rocky Mountains that offers guests a fine-dining experience.
Mountain View Restaurant
Colorado Springs, CO - Mountain View is a chic restaurant located at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
https://www.cheyennemountain.com/colorado-springs-dining/mountain-view-restaurant
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