From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denver’s most-loved spots.
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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.
🏳️🌈🎉 Celebrate love and equality at Denver PrideFest 2025! Join the vibrant festivities at Civic Center Park with 250+ exhibitors, delicious food, live performances, and the must-see Coors Light Pride Parade. 🏳️🌈🌈
🥂🛍️ QUILT’s launch party at Avanti Food & Beverage serves up two drinks, small bites, sweet treats, VIP perks, interactive fun, and raffle prizes worth over $1,500—plus first dibs on The Balm.
🎉🏅 Old-school field day goes fabulously extra at Champagne Tiger! Classic games with a queer twist, drag queen PE coaches, prizes, throwback jams, and cocktails—all for playful grown-ups ready to relive recess.
🕺☀️ Sunrise dance party meets wellness at Denver Union Station! Free coffee and matcha, local DJs, yoga warm-up, and surprise performances—no hangovers, just pure morning energy.
🕺💥 Neon leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and endless '80s hits light up Milk Bar for the 80s' Bash at Mile High, Year 6! Expect big hair, retro dance-offs, and an epic night of pure nostalgia.
🍗🎡 Chicken Fight Festival returns to Elitch Gardens for an adults-only feast—unlimited chicken tastings, craft cocktails, bottomless beer, and live country, bluegrass, and blues all night long.
🥞🥂 Bottomless mimosas, 50+ brunch dishes, and live drag performances bring the party to Tivoli Quad for Denver BrunchFest’s 8th annual all-inclusive feast. Foodies and friends, it’s brunch dialed up.
🥃🎵 Sip over 20 rare and small-batch whiskeys, dance to a live DJ, and enjoy tasty bites at Clever Girl’s Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival—plus your sips support pediatric cancer research.
🍾📝 Vanderpump Rules fans can brunch and party with Tom Schwartz at Viewhouse Ballpark! Expect Vanderpump trivia, a live Q&A, signature cocktails, DJ beats, and plenty of Bravo-worthy moments.
🌱🍷 Boulder’s Summer Vegan Harvest Dinner at St Julien Hotel & Spa serves a luxe al fresco, four-course menu by Chef Rich Byers, complete with curated wine pairings, garden-fresh produce, and a welcome cocktail.
🌱🥗 Picnic Potluck & Plants brings plant potting, shared bites, and laid-back connections to Washington Park—bring a dish, a cozy blanket, and dig into an evening that’s all about growth (and maybe a little dirt).
🍺🍽️ Five-course Colorado grown dinner meets top brews at River North Brewery - Blake Street Taproom! Chef Jared curates a tasting menu, limited seats, plus vegan and allergy-friendly options available.
🎵🌞 Golden Hours lights up Commons Park with national and local acts, pop-up bars, and food trucks—celebrating Denver's music scene, free and outdoors all afternoon.
🦩🍹 Denver Zoo’s Flock Party is back with live music, wild animal moments, open bar, and all-inclusive bites—an after-hours bash where you party for a cause among real party animals.
🦥🌿 Dine alongside Aspen the sloth and rainforest creatures at Downtown Aquarium - Denver! Buffet dinner, animal encounters, conservation talks, and access to Adventure Exhibit included.
🍱🎎 Taste Yakitori, Takoyaki, and premium sake at Sakura Square as Spirit of Japan brings Japanese festival snacks, authentic drinks, and cultural entertainment to downtown Denver.
😂❤️ Comedy and community collide at The Bug Theatre! Catch standout sets from Second Chance Comedy, win door prizes, and support The Hornbuckle Foundation’s recovery mission—all on a laughter-filled Friday night.
🎸🛍️ Cambo Slice, DJ Mark Anthony, food trucks, 40+ local vendors, and kids’ fun pack the 5th Annual Lincoln/Broadway End of Summer Festival at The Yard—free to attend and family-friendly all day.
🧘♀️🎸 Start your Sunnyside Music Fest morning with a free open-air yoga session by Better Buzz Yoga at Chaffee Park—then stick around for live bands, tasty eats, and that unbeatable neighborhood energy.
🍷🎶 Sip Colorado’s best wines at the Dairy Block! Unlimited pours, bites, live music, and a keepsake glass make this the wine fest Denver fans wait for every year. VIP hour kicks off at 6pm.
🎸🍔 Sunnyside Music Festival turns 25 at Chaffee Park – expect live Colorado bands, a buzzing craft beverage garden, food trucks, a kids’ zone with climbing wall and petting zoo, and artisan vendors. Free community fun all day.
😂🎤 The 12th Annual High Plains Comedy Festival brings 100+ comedians to iconic Denver spots like South Broadway bars and Paramount Theatre for three days packed with showcases, podcasts, and plenty of laughs.
🍺🎺 The 55th Annual Denver Oktoberfest takes over Larimer Street with stein-hoisting, keg bowling, live Bavarian bands, bratwurst feasts, and family-friendly games in the heart of Ballpark.
🎨🍂 Denver’s Street Fairs: It’s Fall Y’all! takes over W 11th Ave with handmade goods by Colorado artists, food trucks, live local music, and all-ages fun as autumn kicks off downtown.
🌎🎶 Taste the world at the 2025 Denver International Festival in Historic Five Points! Global eats from 25+ food trucks, two live stages, cultural performances, and a family-friendly kids village await.
☕🎧 Coffee Rave at Mint & Serif Coffee House mixes electronic beats, creative mocktails, and top DJs—no alcohol, just all-ages fun, killer coffee, and a welcoming, high-energy crowd.
🎨🥂 Israel Rodriguez brings bold artwork, live music, and elevated energy to his Denver debut at 1140 W 5th Ave. Originals, prints, drinks, DJs, and a dress-to-impress crowd—this art show feels like a party.
🍺🎵 Left Hand Brewing Oktoberfest 2025 brings stein-holding contests, polka jams, craft lagers, and brat eats to The Garden at Left Hand Brewing—plus family activities and a Friday night bluegrass kickoff.
🍺🎉 The Official Oktoberfest Bar Crawl takes over LoDo with 4+ venues, drink specials, beer, live music, and after-party perks—celebrate Denver Oktoberfest 2025 in true party style!
🎭🔥 Dive into Denver’s 25th Annual Naughty Ball at Mirus Gallery & Art Bar Denver! Three floors of immersive theater, bold art installations, interactive stages, DJs, and a strict costume-only entrance.
🍷🎤 Sip Colorado wines from 20+ wineries, enjoy food trucks, and live music at the Golden Wine Festival at Tony Grampsas Sports Complex—plus a keepsake glass and tote with every GA ticket.
⛳🍻 The ParHopper Open: Mini Golf Bar Crawl – Oktoberfest Edition means themed mini golf at 6 bars, steinholding and outfit contests, DJ beats, and drink specials, all starting at The Local Drive.
🍶🎵 Sip through 100+ sakes, curated bites from spots like Uchi and Stowaway Kitchen, and live music at Finn’s Manor. Each ticket scores a handmade sake cup—VIPs grab early access and exclusive surprises.
🧩😂 Chicago’s hilarious improv crew takes the stage for Hey Riddle Riddle Live at MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater—jaw-dropping riddles, rapid-fire comedy, and brain-teasers that keep you guessing all night.
🍺🎉 Beer Block transforms Larimer Square into a massive craft beer block party with free tastings, live music, and local brews—all during Great American Beer Festival weekend.
🕵️🍸 Step into a 1920s mafia wedding at Renegade Brewing, where flapper glam meets murder mystery. Dress up, mingle, and help crack the case in this interactive, speakeasy-style whodunit.
🕵️♂️🍸 Solve a 1930s Hollywood whodunit at the Murder Mystery Dinner on the 38th-floor Pinnacle Club at Grand Hyatt Denver—four-course feast, interactive show, and killer skyline views.
🎃👻 Red carpet Halloween fun hits Viewhouse Ballpark with Kurt Tocci hosting! $1,000 costume contest, top DJs, games, live giveaways, and candy galore—costumes are a must for 21+.
👟🎃 Lace up for the Boos & Brews Halloween 5k at Number Thirty Eight! Costumed runners get a free craft beer, swag, live music, trick-or-treating, games, and prizes—all levels (and pups) welcome.
🐾🎃 GROWL-O-WEEN at Three Dog Bakery means trick-or-treating for pups around LoHi, tasty treats, and a doggy costume contest—prizes and group fun included for Denver’s canine crowd.
🎃👻 Halloween thrills hit THE GATSBY SOCIAL with the Boo Ball! Enter the $750 costume contest, score treats from vendors, and dance it out at this spooktacular Saturday bash.
🎃👻 Step into a haunted party on the 13th Floor at Clayton Hotel—with open bar, DJs, tarot readings, an epic costume contest, and dazzling performances. This is Denver’s luxe Halloween haunt.
👻🕺 PlayHaus turns Meow Wolf Denver into a sprawling Haunted Haus for Halloween, with over six stages, 70+ trippy rooms, nonstop drag and DJ sets, and wild costumes till late.
💀🌼 Celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions at National Western Stock Show! Think giant altars, live performances, local eats, dancing, and stunning art—free and family-friendly all day.
🍅🍸 Denver’s top bars and restaurants throw down at Reelworks Denver for the 9th annual Bloody Mary Festival—unlimited tastings, foodie snacks, and a vote for the city’s most epic Bloody.
👻🍬 Interdimensional trick-or-treating, creative stations, and kid-friendly costumes take over Meow Wolf Denver for Family Howl—Halloween magic, wandering characters, and treats in a wild immersive world.
🎃🚂 The 11th Annual BOOnion Station Trick-Or-Treat Parade brings costumes, candy, and magical mini-train rides to Denver Union Station—plus balloon artists, a parade at 5pm, and prizes for top costumes.
🎃👻 Coloween 2025 at Bounce Empire delivers Colorado’s wildest adults-only Halloween bash—think all-inclusive open bar, over 50 neon-lit inflatables, top DJs, aerialists, and epic costume contests.
🧟🍸 The Denver Zombie Crawl haunts 10+ LoDo & RiNo bars, with Halloween parties, free shots at select stops, and all-night drink deals—costumes required for this wild night starting at The Mill.
🪩🎃 Disco Mystique lights up Dairy Block for Halloween with DJs, drag shows, costume contests, and late-night disco dancing—plus Halloween cocktails courtesy of Poka Lola Social Club.
👻🍸 Denver’s biggest Halloween crawl takes over Larimer Lounge! Four+ bars, live DJs, spooky cocktails, drink specials, and a costume-friendly crowd keep the party going deep into the night.
🎃👻 Coloween’s epic 21+ Halloween bash transforms Bounce Empire with unlimited open bar, neon-lit inflatables, hydraulic DJ stage, and Denver’s top adult costume contest—500 tickets only.
🏃♂️🍺 Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Cheluna Brewing with a festive 5k fun run, post-race craft beer, live music, games, and chances to win swag—strollers and pups welcome!
🏃🌶️ Dash through RiNo at the Five Alarm 5k & Chili Cook-Off at Bierstadt Lagerhaus—fun run, free beer, chili tastings from up to 30 teams, a pint glass or swag, and local food trucks.
👗🌱 Sustainable fashion takes center stage at The Brighton for Denver Fashion Week’s opening night—expect a chic runway show, red carpet cocktails, and exclusive VIP lounge perks.
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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse delivers authentic Caribbean barbecue in Highland with smoky brisket, jerk chicken, and vibrant sides in a casual, family-run spot.
Pit Fiend Barbecue serves bold Texas-style BBQ with a D&D-themed casual vibe in Denver’s North Denver neighborhood, perfect for meat lovers and game fans.
Mama Jo's delivers authentic Southern barbecue and crispy chicken biscuits in a casual Central neighborhood setting, beloved for rich flavors and hearty portions.
El Five delivers vibrant Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates in a trendy Highland rooftop setting with stunning city views and lively atmosphere.
Fish N Beer serves fresh oysters, grilled fish, and creative seafood dishes in a cozy, retro space with a full bar, perfect for seafood lovers in Denver.
Riot BBQ serves top-tier smoked meats and unique sides in Denver’s Overland neighborhood, blending classic BBQ with Mexican flare and a lively atmosphere.
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denver’s Central neighborhood.
Nocturne is a bi-level jazz lounge and eatery in Denver’s River North Art District, offering eclectic plates, crafted cocktails, and live jazz for a stylish, intimate night out.
Noble Riot is a vibrant wine bar in Denver's RiNo district, renowned for its natural wines, knowledgeable staff, and standout fried chicken in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Flagstaff House offers refined American fine dining perched atop Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking window views, top-notch service, and a romantic, upscale atmosphere.
Hey Kiddo is a trendy Berkeley spot in Denver known for its bold modern Asian fusion dishes, standout cocktails, and intimate ambiance with rooftop seating.
Rhein Haus offers a vibrant German-style beer hall experience in downtown Denver with unique brews, hearty sausages, housemade pretzels, and bocce courts.
BRUTO offers an intimate, Michelin-starred dining experience in Denver with an innovative 11-course tasting menu focused on local and regional sustainable cuisine.
The Radiator offers a casual, cozy spot with excellent coffee, craft cocktails, and a family-friendly patio with a kids’ play area in Denver's Sunnyside.
