The Goldfinch

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 […]

Sunday Vinyl

This Union Station spot is inspired by Frasca co-founder and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey’s ideal Sunday evening – but instead of spinning vinyl records and opening a great bottle of wine at home, as he’s been known to do on Instagram, he’s throwing a lively party downtown. The place is bathed in music and has […]

Middleman

Middleman is the epitome of new-school cool on Colfax. The bar staffers are some of the best in town, and they’re not afraid to get playful with both their service and their cocktails. But you’ll be equally satisfied if you prefer to sip on a cold Montucky or pound beer-and-shot combos. Making this stop even […]

Pop’s Place

Longtime Denver chef Stephen Kleinman and sausage impresario Jim Pittenger, founder of Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs, teamed up to open an all-day eatery in the Ballpark neighborhood on April 1, 2016 – a decision that Pittenger said would allow him to say “April Fool’s!” if things didn’t work out. But no foolin’, the duo is […]