Located just down the street from Coors Field, Wynkoop Brewing Company is the perfect pre-game destination during baseball season. But that doesn't mean it's unpopular during the rest of the year. This brew pub, one of Denver's first, offers an impressive variety of entertainment and dining options, boasting an upstairs pool hall and a delicious menu of food such as burgers, sandwiches and a buffalo meatloaf. Tours of the brewery are also organized, wherein visitors can witness the various stages and procedures of brewing a fine batch of beer.
If you are tired of keeping up with the ever-changing trends in LoDo, or want to hang out in a place less populated with suburban sports nuts and pretentious urban youth, stop by this blast from the past. The pool balls and a hip track from the best jukebox in town are the only sounds audible above the buzz of conversation; in this place talk is an art form. Without any TV's and comfortable booths-built-for-two, conversation flows easy. Live bands crowd into the joint occasionally.
Denver's preferred spots for local sports fans, Sports Column, offers five big screen televisions along with flowing booze and great grub. The typical bar food menu offers big portions at small prices, making it perfect for groups. Bronco fans fill up the room on Sundays in autumn, so beware of showing other team allegiances. The rooftop patio bar provides refuge from the sports scene and a dance floor draws an older crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. Rip roaring fun for all!
A unique eatery in the Lower Highland neighborhood, Linger is famed for offering a one-of-a-kind experience and being housed in an erstwhile mortuary. To sample some mouthwatering fare or a taste of something from the other side of the globe, walk into Linger. The delectable menu features a variety of innovative fusion dishes with international cuisine, including items from America, Asia, and Africa. Sit out on the rooftop with dazzling views of the Denver skyline or indoors in a roomy space with fine decor and enjoy a sumptuous meal. Be sure to arrive early or make reservations, as this place is quite popular.
Located in the historic Oxford Hotel, this stylish haunt, that resembles a lounge on the Titanic, is the perfect spot to brood over a martini and conjure the literary ghosts of Denver's Beat scene; Neil Cassady once sipped gin and tonic in this art deco room. Nowadays the scotch and soda crowd fill the bar stools and couples soak in the romantic ambiance tucked away in a comfortable booth. Regulars frequently mix with out-of-towners assuring an always-colorful conversation.
Pop open the bottle of your favorite champagne in style atop the Peaks Lounge on the 27th floor of Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Needless to say, the breathtaking views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains take center stage here as you enjoy drinking on wines or cocktails or champagne with your friends. Tasty appetizers and desserts are served with flair here by the friendly staff who make you feel at home. The decor of the lounge is chic and although the prices for the martinis and other cocktails are higher than that at your neighborhood watering hole, the setting of this swanky lounge makes it worth the splurge. Call ahead for reservations and more information.
Work & Class is a trendy restaurant that offers a fusion of American, Mexican and other Latin American cuisines. It serves as a place to unwind after school or work, reconnect with family and friends and enjoy an exuberant time with large groups. The owners believe in unpretentious dining, where familiar ingredients and recipes are used instead of exotic culinary methods. The dinner menu includes Lamb Pozole with Guajillo chili, New Jersey Ernie’s Meatballs and Butterscotch Pudding. There is a separate menu for children with dishes like Cilantro Rice and Beans and Fried Catfish. Professionals often head here to enjoy hard drinks and the best discounts on cocktails are found during happy hours.
Union Lodge No.1 is a unique cocktail bar which is dedicated to recreating craft cocktails from the 19th Century which was the time before prohibition. Instead of vodka based drinks, you will find zippy, unusual concoctions like sours and juleps. The expert bartenders also mix up a number of eye-catching varieties like the aptly-named Blue Blazer which is actually a neon blue concoction which seems to glow in the dimly lit space. The speakeasy ambiance is in perfect harmony with the historic cocktail list.
Guard and Grace is a steakhouse set in a contemporary space with elegant, modern decor. Serving dishes made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, diners can opt for delicacies like Veal Tartare, Grass-Fed Filet Mignon and Oak-Fired Chicken. If the dishes you want are unavailable, don’t hesitate to ask the knowledgeable wait staff for recommendations or simply order for random things off the menu as everything here is quite tasteful. They also have a great selection of draft and bottled brews, wines and handcrafted cocktails to complement the meals. You can choose between enjoying your meal in the expansive outdoor patio, sitting at the counter where you can see the chef work his magic on the ingredients or have intimate conversations with family and friends at one of the comfortable tables.
Call to Arms Brewing Company started as a vision to perfect brew making by three good friends. They have beers on tap, few being Tennyson Standard, Khores Ballroom Beer, Oat Soda, The Demise of Violet Beauregarde and Costermonger. The establishment is furnished with wood, giving it a rustic and countryside look with high chairs around the bar area.