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Bars & Breweries

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Velvet Lasso stack of TVs

Velvet Lasso’s LoHi lounge is finally open

By Sara RosenthalJune 26, 2026

The lounge is the sultry “older sister” to Velvet Lasso’s cafe, serving up cheeky drinks like the MSG Spot, Cuntry Club and The “XXX”

Brewery owner gives speech.

Faced with $80k in closing costs, Copper Kettle launches GoFundMe to pay landlord

By Ryan PachmayerJune 24, 2026

“I’m hoping to find enough to at least blunt a little bit of the pain.”

semiprecious canned cocktails

Drink your vegetables: Savory cocktails are having a moment

By Troy BowenJune 23, 2026

“People are genuinely surprised when they like it.”

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Pete and David Coors

On dads and drams: How the Coors family gave whiskey a shot

By Ruth TobiasJune 19, 2026

The father-and-son effort to expand the Coors family beer business started 20 years ago.

Maria Empanada

Where to watch the World Cup in Denver  

By Colleen FlynnJune 10, 2026

Whether you’re looking for compatriots to cheer with or just want to soak up the soccer scene, here’s our definitive list of FIFA World Cup viewing venues.

two people clinking glasses of beer

We asked, they answered: Six Colorado brewers tell us what beer is trending now

By Ryan PachmayerJune 8, 2026

From hop-saturated ales to ‘clear beers’ to drinkability and affordability, here’s the future of craft brewing.

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posters from 80s

Take one last ride in the Delorean tonight

By Patricia CalhounJune 7, 2026

This blast from the past will come to a halt at the end of service June 7.

These local cidermakers dominated industry awards this year

These local cidermakers dominated industry awards this year

By Gabe TothJune 5, 2026

Snow Capped from the Western Slope and Haykin Family Cider from Aurora are making Colorado look good out there.

South Park Coney Island

Hot dog! You can finally get a beer with your Coney Island weenie

By Antony BrunoJune 2, 2026

The South Park-themed roadside attraction in Bailey is adding a tavern this summer.

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Cannonball Creek Brewing

This Golden brewery has Colorado’s longest awards streak

By Charles HixonMay 29, 2026

Cannonball Creek Brewing has earned medals at every Great American Beer Festival since 2013.

Dry Dock Brewing team

Dry Dock Pub sets sail in Wash Park

By Antony BrunoMay 27, 2026

The award-winning brewery has taken over the former Pub on Pearl space

Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer

Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer

By Antony Bruno and OthersMay 25, 2026

While rooftop bars can provide a great Rocky Mountain high, sometimes you want to stay closer to the ground.

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Halo

The 10 best rooftop bars in Denver

By Molly MartinMay 23, 2026

The sky’s the limit when you pair your next drinking adventure with stellar views. Cheers!

New Terrain Brewing

The 10 Denver beer gardens we’re loving now

By Antony BrunoMay 22, 2026

Whether on a rooftop or a patio, beer garden culture has a special appeal.

Brewery rendering.

Denver brewery to open fourth taproom in Parker

By Ryan PachmayerMay 22, 2026

Cerebral Brewing has signed a 10-year lease for a space on Parker’s Main Street, where it expects to open next summer.

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Denver ranks among ‘most exciting U.S. cities to drink in right now’

Denver ranks among ‘most exciting U.S. cities to drink in right now’

By Antony BrunoMay 18, 2026

Our local cocktail scene has been heralded by industry insiders. Here’s why.

phallic sculpture

Raising hell: ‘Morally repugnant’ tiki bar is back in new RiNo location

By Molly MartinMay 15, 2026

To find it, enter through the Glory Hole.

Whiskey Wednesdays Return to Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge

Whiskey Wednesdays Return to Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge

By Gabe TothMay 14, 2026

Now entering its eighth year, the Whiskey Wednesdays program features tasting and talks from whiskey distillers and experts.

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BuffHouse

Chopped Champion Oscar Padilla Opening BuffHouse in Boulder

By Sara RosenthalMay 11, 2026

The sports bar dedicated to the CU Buffs is slated to open in August.

beer being poured from taps

Are Denver Beer Drinkers Getting What They Pay For?

By Gabe TothMay 8, 2026

Recent research suggests bars are serving less than a standard pint of beer.

Good Luck Club exterior

After Months of Delays, Good Luck Club Debuts on South Broadway

By Sara RosenthalMay 1, 2026

GoodLuck Club threw a grand opening bash on April 30 with a vinyl set, Nintendo 64 games, and all the nostalgia.

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Colorado Distillers Make Their Mark in Judgings, Competitions

Colorado Distillers Make Their Mark in Judgings, Competitions

By Gabe TothApril 28, 2026

Local whisky-makers have earned prestigious distinctions across the globe.

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