Guidebook for Denver
Drinks & Nightlife
The Whittier Pub
2000 E 28th AveWalking distance neighborhood brew pub.
Another highlight of the 17th and Race spots--a great neighborhood bar next door to St. Marks and Il Posto.
174 locals recommend
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveAnother highlight of the 17th and Race spots--a great neighborhood bar next door to St. Marks and Il Posto.
Another walking-distance neighborhood brew pub, on 17th. Great outdoor patio with games in season.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StAnother walking-distance neighborhood brew pub, on 17th. Great outdoor patio with games in season.
Nocturne
1330 27th StJazz place with good food, aims for a club feel.
Arts & Culture
An all-time favorite place, just a mile away. IMAX, planetarium, nice exhibits, great views of City Park and downtown.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdAn all-time favorite place, just a mile away. IMAX, planetarium, nice exhibits, great views of City Park and downtown.
Superb Sunday brunch, always good music and delicious food. Most weeknights a "listening room" so that conversation doesn't distract from excellent jazz. Buy tickets on -line.
93 locals recommend
Dazzle
1080 Curtis StreetSuperb Sunday brunch, always good music and delicious food. Most weeknights a "listening room" so that conversation doesn't distract from excellent jazz. Buy tickets on -line.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyFood Scene
A personal favorite coffee shop in Denver, conveniently located on the same block as Chada Thai and the closest liquor store. Easy bike ride or mellow walk.
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueA personal favorite coffee shop in Denver, conveniently located on the same block as Chada Thai and the closest liquor store. Easy bike ride or mellow walk.
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st AveCoffee, beer, and bikes.
Trattoria Stella
3470 W 32nd AveGood brunch and just across City Park on Colfax.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StTasty street tacos, within walking distance.
It's got everything--coffee, wine, restaurant, bakery, butcher. You can't help saying "cool" in this very upscale indoor market. Worth seeing!
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdIt's got everything--coffee, wine, restaurant, bakery, butcher. You can't help saying "cool" in this very upscale indoor market. Worth seeing!
This place is a Denver landmark--a true diner, on Colfax avenue since the dinosaurs.
88 locals recommend
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveThis place is a Denver landmark--a true diner, on Colfax avenue since the dinosaurs.
Walking distance, fantastic food and amazing service! Love this place.
154 locals recommend
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveWalking distance, fantastic food and amazing service! Love this place.
Comfort food on a nice block of neighborhood shops.
27 locals recommend
Kitchen Table BBQ & Comfort Food @ Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveComfort food on a nice block of neighborhood shops.
Beet Box
1030 E 22nd AveVegan bakery and cafe, also have lots of gluten-free options.
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdOne of the best restaurants in Denver. Located in The Source
Super cool space with coffee, shops, and a great vibe. Check it out!
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StSuper cool space with coffee, shops, and a great vibe. Check it out!
Cafe, coffee shop, restaurant--and one of the kindest service teams in town! Great coffee and delicious food.
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveCafe, coffee shop, restaurant--and one of the kindest service teams in town! Great coffee and delicious food.
OMFG taco!! Really, that's what they call it. Good street tacos and nice new Denver vibe.
68 locals recommend
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveOMFG taco!! Really, that's what they call it. Good street tacos and nice new Denver vibe.
Great bagels in the heart of historic Five Points.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveGreat bagels in the heart of historic Five Points.
Super tasty Italian on an artsy block of Larimer Street. Beautiful space.
38 locals recommend
Il Posto
2601 Larimer StSuper tasty Italian on an artsy block of Larimer Street. Beautiful space.
Atelier by Radex
2011 E 17th AveAnother easy walk to delicious food--French!
Shopping
A Denver landmark--wonderful book store with coffee shop!
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueA Denver landmark--wonderful book store with coffee shop!
Sightseeing
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StVery nice zoo!
Must-see in person, and beautiful place to just walk around. If a concert is scheduled same day, ampitheater might be closed. Rock and roll museum is great!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayMust-see in person, and beautiful place to just walk around. If a concert is scheduled same day, ampitheater might be closed. Rock and roll museum is great!
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveGood groceries, bike-able distance from carriage house.
Safeway
757 E 20th AveClosest grocery, towards downtown.
Everything Else
12 step meetings galore, close-by and old-school. Feel free to ask us about other meetings in the area, too, including Lifering Secular Recovery.
1311 York Street Club Inc.
1311 York St12 step meetings galore, close-by and old-school. Feel free to ask us about other meetings in the area, too, including Lifering Secular Recovery.
Recreational (and medical) marijuana shop--on the phone, they are knowledgeable and professional.
6 locals recommend
The Health Center
1736 N Downing StRecreational (and medical) marijuana shop--on the phone, they are knowledgeable and professional.
An anchor of the neighborhood, with good food and a very active calendar of events. Dancing, poetry, live music, the works! Easy bike ride away.
72 locals recommend
Mercury Cafe
2199 California StAn anchor of the neighborhood, with good food and a very active calendar of events. Dancing, poetry, live music, the works! Easy bike ride away.
25th & Welton Station
2543 Welton StClosest light-rail stop.