Guidebook for Clayton
Food Scene
From the owners: At Rivers and Roads, we are a little crazy about the details. We roast our coffee, scratch make our syrups, bake our own bread and pastries, and geek out on food. Our rotating menu features scratch made pastries, sandwiches, salads, and other delicious things. Along with our regular menu, we also have gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and paleo options available daily.
71 locals recommend
Rivers and Roads Coffee
2539 Bruce Randolph AveFrom the owners: At Rivers and Roads, we are a little crazy about the details. We roast our coffee, scratch make our syrups, bake our own bread and pastries, and geek out on food. Our rotating menu features scratch made pastries, sandwiches, salads, and other delicious things. Along with our regular menu, we also have gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and paleo options available daily.
NOLA is a New Orleans inspired bar located in the historic Cole Neighborhood near downtown Denver. Bar owner, Henry Batiste, is a New Orleans native and brings his grandmother's (Vivian) homemade recipes to Denver. NOLA serves Cajun favorites from Gumbo and Etouffee, to Muffalettas and more!
48 locals recommend
NOLA Voodoo Tavern
2231 Bruce Randolph AveNOLA is a New Orleans inspired bar located in the historic Cole Neighborhood near downtown Denver. Bar owner, Henry Batiste, is a New Orleans native and brings his grandmother's (Vivian) homemade recipes to Denver. NOLA serves Cajun favorites from Gumbo and Etouffee, to Muffalettas and more!
Biscuit-based breakfast & sandwich shop set up inside the warehouse-like Atomic Cowboy bar.
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveBiscuit-based breakfast & sandwich shop set up inside the warehouse-like Atomic Cowboy bar.
Eatery with a local, seasonal New American menu & rustic decor like reclaimed-wood counters.
154 locals recommend
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveEatery with a local, seasonal New American menu & rustic decor like reclaimed-wood counters.
New American small plates & artisanal cocktails in an industrial-style space with graffitied walls.
102 locals recommend
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdNew American small plates & artisanal cocktails in an industrial-style space with graffitied walls.
Breads, pastries, cakes & coffee sold by day in a quaint storefront bakery with an old-world vibe.
37 locals recommend
The Rolling Pin Bakeshop
2716 Welton StBreads, pastries, cakes & coffee sold by day in a quaint storefront bakery with an old-world vibe.
This bustling artisan food market located in a landmark 1880s building, features 13 vendors & a bar.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThis bustling artisan food market located in a landmark 1880s building, features 13 vendors & a bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jack Rabbit Slims
2222 Bruce Randolph AveSports Bar with friendly bartenders an craft brews.
Clever cocktails served in a petite, stylish lounge hidden in back of an ice cream shop.
32 locals recommend
Retrograde
530 E 19th AveClever cocktails served in a petite, stylish lounge hidden in back of an ice cream shop.
Taproom pouring an array of red ales in homey surrounds with a spacious beer garden & live music.
154 locals recommend
Black Shirt Brewing
3719 Walnut StTaproom pouring an array of red ales in homey surrounds with a spacious beer garden & live music.
Hip, industrial hangout serving craft cocktails, beer & wine, plus charcuterie & other small plates.
78 locals recommend
Gold Point
3126 Larimer StHip, industrial hangout serving craft cocktails, beer & wine, plus charcuterie & other small plates.
House wines star at this full bar with an industrial-artsy vibe & a menu of small plates.
66 locals recommend
Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StHouse wines star at this full bar with an industrial-artsy vibe & a menu of small plates.
Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StIntimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
Epic is Utah’s first brewery since prohibition to brew exclusively high alcohol content beer. Epic handcrafts and carefully bottles its unique product in 22-ounce bottles, perfect for sharing or a long savor, solo style.
208 locals recommend
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StEpic is Utah’s first brewery since prohibition to brew exclusively high alcohol content beer. Epic handcrafts and carefully bottles its unique product in 22-ounce bottles, perfect for sharing or a long savor, solo style.
Lively watering hole specializing in craft beers served in a restored industrial building.
76 locals recommend
Spangalang Brewery
2736 Welton StLively watering hole specializing in craft beers served in a restored industrial building.
For beer drinkers looking for creative & delicious brews, Mockery Brewing is the innovative producer of damn good beers that break the rules in all the right places. Local.
42 locals recommend
Mockery Brewing
3501 Delgany StFor beer drinkers looking for creative & delicious brews, Mockery Brewing is the innovative producer of damn good beers that break the rules in all the right places. Local.
Woods Boss Brewing aims to brew a wide variety of styles to provide a little something for everyone
Nestled in the underbrush of Denver’s thicket of cranes and sprouting skyscrapers, lies a different kind of forestry. Woods Boss Brewing, who’s nondescript exterior unit opens into a log cabin-esque interior, reminiscent of the same kind of vacation lodges one could find dotting the mountain sides of the Rockies, Smokies or Appalachians.
29 locals recommend
Woods Boss Brewing Company
2210 California StWoods Boss Brewing aims to brew a wide variety of styles to provide a little something for everyone
Nestled in the underbrush of Denver’s thicket of cranes and sprouting skyscrapers, lies a different kind of forestry. Woods Boss Brewing, who’s nondescript exterior unit opens into a log cabin-esque interior, reminiscent of the same kind of vacation lodges one could find dotting the mountain sides of the Rockies, Smokies or Appalachians.
14er Brewing & Beer Garden
3120 Blake StAuthentically Aged Rocky Mountain Beers
Sprawling brewpub serving several house beers alongside inventive pizzas, burgers & bar snacks.
66 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Company Denver
2620 Walnut StSprawling brewpub serving several house beers alongside inventive pizzas, burgers & bar snacks.
This bustling industrial-chic winery & taproom regularly hosts food trucks & social gatherings.
194 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StThis bustling industrial-chic winery & taproom regularly hosts food trucks & social gatherings.
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveEntertainment & Activities
More than 4,000 animals representing 650 species including Asian elephants, African lions, Komodo dragons and Western lowland gorillas. With numerous animal shows and feedings, as well as interactive exhibits, it's no wonder Denver Zoo is Colorado's top cultural attraction.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StMore than 4,000 animals representing 650 species including Asian elephants, African lions, Komodo dragons and Western lowland gorillas. With numerous animal shows and feedings, as well as interactive exhibits, it's no wonder Denver Zoo is Colorado's top cultural attraction.
Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome to the Rockies!
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant StHome to the Denver Broncos!
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirSports arena and entertainment venue.
Parks & Nature
City Park is a trendy area dominated by its namesake green space, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds and lakeside trails. Within the park, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a planetarium, an IMAX theater and temporary shows, while exotic reptiles and events draw families to nearby Denver Zoo. South of the park, East Colfax Avenue has cool cafes, retro-style bars and the Bluebird Theater concert venue.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCity Park is a trendy area dominated by its namesake green space, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds and lakeside trails. Within the park, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a planetarium, an IMAX theater and temporary shows, while exotic reptiles and events draw families to nearby Denver Zoo. South of the park, East Colfax Avenue has cool cafes, retro-style bars and the Bluebird Theater concert venue.
Denver Botanic Gardens connects people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StDenver Botanic Gardens connects people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region.
Arts & Culture
Natural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdNatural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
Shopping
The Denver Bazaar is the #1 micro-retail curator in the Rocky Mountains. Denver Bazaar brings the best of urban culture together for a high energy, fun and successful experience.
Friday Night Bazaar RINO
2424 Larimer StThe Denver Bazaar is the #1 micro-retail curator in the Rocky Mountains. Denver Bazaar brings the best of urban culture together for a high energy, fun and successful experience.
Discover the 16th Street Mall, located in downtown Denver. The mile-long, pedestrian-friendly mall is packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions. ... Free shuttle buses, dubbed the MallRide, travel up and down the 16th Street Mall, stopping on every corner.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallDiscover the 16th Street Mall, located in downtown Denver. The mile-long, pedestrian-friendly mall is packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions. ... Free shuttle buses, dubbed the MallRide, travel up and down the 16th Street Mall, stopping on every corner.
Historic district at the spot where Denver was founded, with independent shops, bars & restaurants.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StHistoric district at the spot where Denver was founded, with independent shops, bars & restaurants.
Essentials
Tommy's Market
3119 Bruce Randolph AvenueSafeway
757 E 20th AveMarket for fine local & imported foods, with fresh produce, groceries, cheeses, a butcher & bakery.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveMarket for fine local & imported foods, with fresh produce, groceries, cheeses, a butcher & bakery.
A stylish shop selling quality meats (including organic & grass-fed), prepared foods & groceries.
23 locals recommend
Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe
3326 Tejon St A stylish shop selling quality meats (including organic & grass-fed), prepared foods & groceries.
Walgreens
801 16th St MallTarget
7930 Northfield BlvdAFC Urgent Care Denver Speer
777 Speer BlvdSaint Lukes Hospital Heliport
1860 North Washington Street