Phil and Erika Zierke, the owners of Englewood Grand, know how to create a neighborhood staple – and that’s exactly what they did (again) in 2022, when they opened a welcoming watering hole near DU that has everything but a name. You’re likely to find Phil behind the bar at one of his two spots, […]
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Tucked between a Burlington Coat Factory and the Yard House inside Colorado Mills mall is an unexpected cocktail destination. The Night Owls is a bar connected to Prismajic’s Shiki Dreams, an immersive art installation, though you don’t need a ticket to step inside for a cocktail. The space is filled with forest-like touches and many […]
Longtime industry pro Jacob Berndt debuted his first solo venture in May 2024 inside the long, narrow downtown space that was home to Deep Roots Winery & Bistro before sitting empty for four years. With the help of his siblings, Berndt has transformed the space with art and knickknacks that give it the vibe of […]
In late 2023, the owner of Max Market added a sports bar next door, outfitting 5 on Lawrence with plenty of TVs for watching Nuggets, Avs, Broncos, Rapids and Rockies games, plus Arsenal soccer matches. It also has an arcade room so you can distract yourself if a televised game isn’t going your way. The […]
This Park Hill space was formerly home to the Elm, a great Boston bar. It’s been other concepts since then, but nothing has stuck – which we hope changes with the W. The place is a passion project for husband-and-wife team (and longtime Park Hill residents) Ernest and Carrie Wigglesworth, who brightened up the place […]
Eclectic enough to make sense on South Broadway but more elevated than nearby watering holes, the Goldfinch filled a gap in the Platt Park neighborhood when it debuted in March 2024 – which was intentional. Owner Iain Chisholm lives nearby and designed the place to be a cocktail bar with a solid food program so […]
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Chef and restaurant owner Caroline Glover opened her second concept in December 2023, just steps from her first restaurant, Annette. This cozy upstairs lounge that’s hidden from the crowds at Stanley Marketplace is one of the best places to catch a sunset. The menu is concise – just a handful of thoughtful items with a […]
What do lava lamps, Christmas trees and Iron Maiden have in common? Mesut Cetin, the amiable owner and chef of Aspen Lodge, loves them all, which is why his Westminster joint is packed with an impressive collection of retro lights, year-round holiday decor and odes to metal. His other passion: sharing food from his native […]
The Id Est Hospitality group boasts many accolades, including Michelin stars for two of its concepts, Brutø and the Wolf’s Tailor, and a 2024 James Beard Award for Best Restaurateur in the country for founders Kelly and Erika Whitaker. In 2023, it opened a two-in-one restaurant and bar three floors above Tennyson Street. Hey Kiddo […]
For a decade, Northsider Luke Sandoval was a truck driver, delivering booze for a local liquor and wine distribution company and dreaming about being on the other side of the business. In 2022, he brought that vision to life with this neighborhood bar outfitted with a pour-your-own beer wall, solid pub fare, brightly colored street-art […]
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Irreverent. International. Eclectic. Fellow Traveler’s drink menu mirrors the Englewood bar’s panache for quality and quirky vegan fare. Owner Joe Phillips, who recently became co-owner of his former employer, Sputnik, has a passion for housemade spirits – including his own version of Malört, the Chicago wormwood digestif with a cult following. You can opt for […]
Bar pros Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges resurrected Yacht Club – once located inside the Source – next door to Brasserie Brixton in late 2021. The new spot effortlessly mixes high and low with a killer wine list and cocktails alongside a menu of hot dogs, all paired with a vibe that’s still cool […]
Metal, mostly meat-free food (along with a damn good meaty burger) and a reverence for death are all on full display at this spot founded by longtime Tooey’s employee Priscilla Jerez and business partners Chris Maynard and Dale Canino in 2022. A destination for live music and late-night revelry, it has a smoking patio out […]
In 2022, the team behind the Electric Cure, a quirky and irreverent Edgewater bar, opened Honor Farm, dubbing it “Denver’s haunted spirit house” and embracing the building’s spooky history. Shortly after, a small tiki-centric hideaway was added on the mezzanine that’s designed to emulate a haunted gay pirate ship. Expect plenty of penis totems, intimate […]
What was formerly the Sportsbook Bar & Grill and is now Origins Sports Bar & Grill in Wash Park feels like a hidden oasis, with a door opening to the alleyway and a descent down a flight of stairs. It’s always a great bar for watching any game, thanks to some of the best food […]
This Uptown bar from the women-owned group behind such hits as the Horseshoe Lounge, the Embassy Tavern and more has aesthetically pleasing design details like tiger-print wallpaper. The easy-sipping cocktails are even more pleasing. Stop in for one of two happy hours, or snag a shot and a beer at any time of day for […]
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This elegant bar originally opened in 2019, serving libations that were as much a show as a drink. The bartenders often use smoking wood chips, whipped foam, liquid nitrogen and other flair to create eye-catching concoctions. There was just one problem: The bar was on the small side, so in 2022 it expanded into the […]
Stepping into this stylish bar across from Coors Field in McGregor Square is like walking into a modern work of art. It’s full of angles, shapes, texture and color – even the taps are built into a long, shiny pipe rather than the run-of-the-mill wall. Cocktails, like the signature purple-hued Rally Up, with butterfly pea […]
When Culinary Creative, the restaurant group behind Bar Dough, Ash’kara and Señor Bear, among others, put its power behind a sumptuous Cherry Creek cocktail bar that opened in March 2021, expectations were high. And they’ve only been exceeded. Forget Me Not, with its lively patio, is a stunner in the summer and offers fun, balanced […]