14er Brewing Company

14er Brewing Company is the brainchild, passion, and dedication of Andrew Kaczmarek and Nato Francescato. The brand brings innovative Uniquely Crushable craft beer to the most competitive beer market in the world through an iconic Colorado brand, and a unique portfolio of beers.

1515 Restaurant

Gene Tang is the consummate host. For close to two decades, he’s overseen every aspect of 1515 Restaurant, which occupies a Victorian storefront in LoDo — greeting guests, checking on table settings, asking diners if everything is to their liking (it usually is). While the first floor is home to a comfortable bar whose crowds […]

The 1UP Arcade Bar – LoDo

Opened in March 2011, the 1UP LoDo is an arcade, bar and restaurant. Located just half a block from Coors Field, the place features more than thirty vintage arcade games, all from 1985 and earlier, including Pac-Man, Tetris, Galaga, Mortal Kombat and Tron. Named after the green mushroom that you earn in Mario Brothers when […]

20th Street Cafe Mexican

The OG 20th Street Cafe served classic diner food for 74 years before shuttering in April 2020, but exactly three years later, the space reopened as 20th Street Cafe Mexican. The new owners previously ran the now-closed Mexican eatery Tarahumara; while they kept the moniker 20th Street Cafe at the request of the previous owners […]

20th Street Recreation Center

The 20th Street Recreation Center, a city facility in the heart of downtown Denver, may not have the newest and fanciest equipment, but it has character and history that would give any other gym a real workout. Originally a boxing gym, it has an old-school feel, few crowds and helpful staffers and regulars alike. And […]

5 on Lawrence

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 […]

5280 Burger Bar

The guys behind 5280 Burger Bar, which debuted in the Denver Pavilions in early 2014, really like burgers, so their casual spot features burgers made from Colorado beef and other locally sourced ingredients, as well as homemade buns, sauces and other toppings (including the American cheese). They like beer, too, so there are a dozen […]

8 Rivers Cafe

In LoDo, where 8 Rivers moved in October 2008, chef/owner Scott Durrah has a decent-sized space — not huge, but maybe three times larger than his old spot in Highland. He has a bar set with bottles of Mount Gay and Appleton Estate rum, and decorated with album covers from reggae and dub bands. He […]

A5 Steakhouse

Denver was long thought of as a cowtown, and the steakhouse was central to the cuisine. While many old-school steakhouses are still slinging meat, A5, which opened in 2021, stands out as a modern, lively take on the classic concept. We love this spot for more than just the steaks (though those are excellent). You’re […]

Aloy Modern Thai

Think all Thai restaurants have to offer is pad Thai and crab-cheese wontons? Think again. Aloy Modern Thai, which opened in February 2016 in the Ballpark neighborhood, does serve the ubiquitous noodle and fried-cheese dishes, but its menu is packed with subtle and sophisticated dishes, as well: kobe tenderloin in a tangy tamarind sauce; mild […]