Bars & Breweries

Businesses like Leopold Bros. saw sales spike when COVID hit in 2020 but right now, there’s not a lot of reason for optimism.

Plus a bonus pre-party on Saturday at one of the city’s oldest Mexican restaurants.

With Vine Street finally back open in Denver, the month-long celebration of dark beer is kicking off in full force for the first time since 2020.

“It came as a bit of a shock, to be honest. We’ve been waiting for this day for so long, years.”

Hibernate in style at these cozy watering holes.

It’s a hot spot no matter what the temperature is outside.

The owner of the bar, who’s been in the historic space for 25 years, will lose his lease in April.

Are any of them actually good?

“I think it’s imperative that somebody stick around on this block,” says former bartender and new proprietor Michael John.

Skip the tonic water with lime.

It recently opened at Gold’s Marketplace and has six lanes, a full food menu, a bike shop and more.

There are also five new bars and restaurants to check out in the metro area.

It was the only day of the year when booze retailers were not allowed to sell.

After hitting the slopes this holiday season, warm up at these bars and restaurants.

There’s also a new head of the Brewers Association.

Local breweries put out some spectacular options this year.

TightKnit is also closing its Greeley location, while Bierstadt Lagerhaus has new cocktails on the menu.

It’s the latest project from Sudhir Kudva and his investment team, who own several other popular bars, including Gold Point and the Marigold.

Zachary Lamb, a regular at the Capitol Hill dive, constructed a diorama using LEGO bricks gifted to him by late bartender Bart Case.

Weekend event highlights include an ’80’s Jazzercise class at Bierstadt and a beer gear swap at Max Taps Highlands Ranch.

From new and noteworthy spots to the classics that have stood the test of time.

On December 6 and 7, fans from across the country will flock to the distillery for the special release event that has become an annual tradition.