Grady’s Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing Israeli/Middle Eastern food in a cool neighborhood. Best pita I've ever had.
83 locals recommend
Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdAmazing Israeli/Middle Eastern food in a cool neighborhood. Best pita I've ever had.
Q House
3421 E Colfax AveBest Asian food in Denver. Try the duck lo mein.
Very good, upscale Italian. Walking distance from the apartment. Try to book ahead, but you may be able to put your name down and go next door to Sunday Vinyl and have a glass of wine while you wait.
65 locals recommend
Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallVery good, upscale Italian. Walking distance from the apartment. Try to book ahead, but you may be able to put your name down and go next door to Sunday Vinyl and have a glass of wine while you wait.
Best cocktails in the city, but not cheap ($15-$20 each). The surrounding neighborhood has lots of bars and restaurants.
83 locals recommend
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StBest cocktails in the city, but not cheap ($15-$20 each). The surrounding neighborhood has lots of bars and restaurants.
Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StGreat sushi
Tasty tapas-style Latin American restaurant. They walk around with carts of delicious food to choose from.
47 locals recommend
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StTasty tapas-style Latin American restaurant. They walk around with carts of delicious food to choose from.
Ghost Donkey
1750 Wewatta StreetGood cocktail spot very close to the apartment
My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StBest burger in Denver
Good ice cream spot in a cool neighborhood. Line can get long so try to go off-peak.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StGood ice cream spot in a cool neighborhood. Line can get long so try to go off-peak.
Cart Driver Lo-Hi
2239 W 30th AveGreat pizza spot. There is also another location in RiNo
Cool cocktail bar that you enter through a BBQ joint. Also Larimer Square is worth checking out.
90 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StCool cocktail bar that you enter through a BBQ joint. Also Larimer Square is worth checking out.
Bar with trivia and one of the best burgers in Denver. Definitely the best value at like $7.
46 locals recommend
The Monkey Bar
1112 Santa Fe DrBar with trivia and one of the best burgers in Denver. Definitely the best value at like $7.
Wildflower
3638 Navajo StreetGreat cocktails
El Five
2930 15th StCool restaurant with some of the best views of downtown Denver
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StGreat cocktail bar
The Wild
1660 Wynkoop StreetCoffee and cocktails near the apartment. Nice outdoor patio.
Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd AveGood cocktails
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StUnique indoor/outdoor bar
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveUpscale American diner food. The boozy milkshakes are great.
Local watering hole and piano bar. Low key, but fun.
63 locals recommend
Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1550 Court PlLocal watering hole and piano bar. Low key, but fun.
Local Jones
249 Columbine StreetPhenomenal espresso martini
Forget Me Not
227 Clayton StreetSwanky cocktail bar in Cherry Creek
Hillstone
303 Josephine StGet the chicken sandwich
Improper City
3201 Walnut StLarge outdoor beer garden with food trucks
Gold Point
3126 Larimer StGood cocktail bar in RiNo
The Greenwich
3258 Larimer StreetUpscale American. The pizza is tasty.
Number 38
3560 Chestnut PlaceTaproom, food hall, and music venue. Large indoor/outdoor space.
Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StUnique winery in RiNo
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveExcellent pizza spot
Brasserie Brixton
3701 N Williams StEverything is delicious. Highly recommend
Lou's Italian Specialties
3357 N Downing StOld school Italian deli with excellent sandwiches
Basta
3601 Arapahoe AveAmazing Italian spot focused on pasta and pizza. Everything is delicious.
54thirty
1475 California StSwanky rooftop bar with great views.
The Red Barber
3770 Walnut StreetCool rooftop bar with lots of outdoor space in RiNo.
Restaurant Olivia
290 S Downing StAmazing Italian food
Sightseeing
Dive bar with live music. Not fancy and can be crowded, but the bands are usually solid.
39 locals recommend
Herb's Jazz & Blues
2057 Larimer StDive bar with live music. Not fancy and can be crowded, but the bands are usually solid.
The Rockies stadium is ~10-minute walk from the apartment and tickets can run as low as $5-$10 for a game.
955 locals recommend
Coors Field
2001 Blake StThe Rockies stadium is ~10-minute walk from the apartment and tickets can run as low as $5-$10 for a game.
Lots of shops/restaurants inside the Union Station building.
103 locals recommend
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StLots of shops/restaurants inside the Union Station building.
Iconic music venue. You can also hike the surroundings. Worth checking out if possible.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIconic music venue. You can also hike the surroundings. Worth checking out if possible.
Neighborhoods
Popular park with biking paths and lots of green space. Usually lots of people playing various yard games or walking their dogs.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Popular park with biking paths and lots of green space. Usually lots of people playing various yard games or walking their dogs.
Cherry Creek
Good for upscale shopping and dining
River North Art District
Cool art district with lots of bars and restaurants
Popular neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants. Walkable from the apartment.
98 locals recommend
Lower Highlands
Popular neighborhood with lots of bars and restaurants. Walkable from the apartment.
City advice
Getting around
Getting to/from the airport
The cheapest (and often the fastest) way is to take the A-Line train to/from Union Station which is a five-minute walk away. I believe it is about $10 each way.
The train runs frequently, but you can check the schedule here: https://www.rtd-denver.com/app/route/A/schedule
Ways to save
16th Street Mall Bus - Free
The 16th Street Mall bus is free to ride and picks up a few blocks away. This is a free way to visit the outdoor mall on 16th Street.