Central Denver Guidebook
Restaurants, Food, Brewery Scene
Here, see within a few blocks walk, to minutes drive away, the best recommendations in Denver! Included are local restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, and other notable locals.
Campus Lounge
701 S University BlvdJerusalem Restaurant
1890 E Evans AveWonderful Near Denver University (DU)
Reiver's Bar and Grill
1085 S Gaylord StCarmine's on Penn
92 S Pennsylvania StVery great wholesome, vegetarian, vegan, and traditional eats. Impressive menu.
90 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd AveVery great wholesome, vegetarian, vegan, and traditional eats. Impressive menu.
Lots of menu options including great burgers, center of Cherry Creek shopping district, lots to do walk to nearby. Indoor/outdoor lots of seating. Also good for sports watching.
105 locals recommend
Cherry Cricket - Cherry Creek
2641 E 2nd AveLots of menu options including great burgers, center of Cherry Creek shopping district, lots to do walk to nearby. Indoor/outdoor lots of seating. Also good for sports watching.
ZOMO
3457 S BroadwaySuper, super delicious ramen, broccoli buffalo wings and much more!
Maria Empanada
1298 S BroadwaySushi Hai
3600 W 32nd AveBest local sushi.
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StReally fun, really delicious Latin cuisine
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveCafe Brazil
4408 Lowell BlvdAmazing seafood, rice, risotto, paella.
Long Standing Excellent Cafe of the Highlands. Art, music, enough said.
69 locals recommend
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
2139 W 44th AveLong Standing Excellent Cafe of the Highlands. Art, music, enough said.
Starbucks
2990 W 44th AveTrattoria Stella
3470 W 32nd AveItalian cuisine! Great established restaurant!
Bang Up To The Elephant!
1310 Pearl StVegetarian, vegan, delicious options
Three Dogs Tavern
3390 W 32nd AveGood pool tables, shuffle puck, bar, drinks, nightlife & food!
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveAMAZING ICE CREAM. BEST EVER!!!
Linger
2030 W 30th AveLola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder Stduo Restaurant
2413 W 32nd AvePho Fusion Asian
4802 W 38th AveGreat quick Pho
Old Major
3316 Tejon StHighly acclaimed eatery.
Colt & Gray
1553 Platte StClassic great food.
Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
3536 W 44th AveGreat American Indian Food, Breads, Fast Casual
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveTamales By La Casita
3561 Tejon StLong Established Mexican eatery in area.
Birdcall - All Natural Chicken
Quick, good chicken/fries fast.
Fat Sully's South Broadway
141 S BroadwayBanh Mi Station
Bruz “Off Fax” is a hands down favorite brewery and is about two and a half easy miles north on York. Their beer is fantastic, they have a patio and an out building that can be reserved. They also don't have food, so any catering or informal delivery you would want can be accommodated.
6 locals recommend
Bruz Off Fax
1495 York StBruz “Off Fax” is a hands down favorite brewery and is about two and a half easy miles north on York. Their beer is fantastic, they have a patio and an out building that can be reserved. They also don't have food, so any catering or informal delivery you would want can be accommodated.
Bull and Bush is great, close, and has a large covered outdoor area.
40 locals recommend
Bull & Bush Brewery
4700 Cherry Creek S DrBull and Bush is great, close, and has a large covered outdoor area.
Ni Tuyo
Wonderful Latin food, tacos.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
Dark Rose Club
Barber
Amazing Spa for Massages, Pedicures, Manicures, Skincare, Waxing, Tanning, and relaxation.
6 locals recommend
Indulgences Day Spa
4100 Federal BlvdAmazing Spa for Massages, Pedicures, Manicures, Skincare, Waxing, Tanning, and relaxation.
Mondo Vino
3601 W 32nd AveWine, beer, liquor.
Drinks & Nightlife, Breweries & Distilleries
Forget Me Not
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StThe Pioneer Bar
2401 S University BlvdLa Belle Rosette Espresso & Wine Bar
2423 S University BlvdPlatt Park Brewing Company
1875 Pearl StClose Brewery!
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StMonolith Brewing
Close brewery.
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StBonaquisti Wine Company
4640 N Pecos StThe Oriental Theater
4335 W 44th AveAmazing place!
Amazing 8 blocks of Art Galleries, Music, Nightlife, Bars, Restaurants, Early Bird Breakfasts...
196 locals recommend
Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StAmazing 8 blocks of Art Galleries, Music, Nightlife, Bars, Restaurants, Early Bird Breakfasts...
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StRatio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StHiking, Concerts, Incredible Rock formations known worldwide!!!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayHiking, Concerts, Incredible Rock formations known worldwide!!!
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayShopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveBarbara and Company
1067 S Gaylord StArtisan Center
2757 E 3rd AveShow Of Hands Gallery
200 Columbine StEVEREVE
YETI
Broomtail Wash Park
Kids store.
Target
Modern Bungalow
Parks & Nature
Washington Park
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
3301 W 46th AveSerene, Playground, Peaceful, large trees and wild birds
Bonnie Brae Park
901 Bonnie Brae BlvdClose, small park.
South Platte Park and the Carson Nature Center
3000 W Carson DrBarr Lake
Bald Eagles, Expansive terrain.
Great, close wildlife preserve. Nice nature center.
90 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway RoadGreat, close wildlife preserve. Nice nature center.
Great Park, Scenery, Wildlife and Tennis, playgrounds, recreation center, basketball, indoor/outdoor pools
81 locals recommend
Berkeley Lake Park
4601 W 46th AveGreat Park, Scenery, Wildlife and Tennis, playgrounds, recreation center, basketball, indoor/outdoor pools
Berkeley Dog Park
Colorado 95Dog Park
Amazing Hiking Close to town, great views, lots of raptors, hawks, deer, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking.
86 locals recommend
North Table Mountain Park
4788 CO-93Amazing Hiking Close to town, great views, lots of raptors, hawks, deer, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking.
Sloans Lake
Great open scenery, arts, culture, walks, playgrounds, fields.
Sightseeing
Amazing topography, rock climbing, hiking trails and abundant wildlife!!!
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdAmazing topography, rock climbing, hiking trails and abundant wildlife!!!
Coors Brewing Co
13th StreetArts & Culture
Arts District 24/7.
Also, First Friday of each Month Art walks, great food, wine, beer, musicians, street life!
42 locals recommend
Santa Fe Drive
Santa Fe DriveArts District 24/7.
Also, First Friday of each Month Art walks, great food, wine, beer, musicians, street life!
Arts District 24/7.
Also, First Friday of each Month Art walks, great food, wine, beer, musicians, street life!
27 locals recommend
Tenn Street Coffee
4418 Tennyson StArts District 24/7.
Also, First Friday of each Month Art walks, great food, wine, beer, musicians, street life!
RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut StAmazing AREA!!!!!