The Castle Bar and Grill

The Castle rules in south Denver. Yes, the building even looks like a castle, and the sunken bar is sided by captain’s chairs that make for a royally fun day or night of imbibing. The vibe is relaxing and unpretentious, as are the patrons. Snag a twenty-ounce personalized mug for $20, good for a lifetime […]

Platte River Bar & Grill

For more than two decades, the Platte River Bar & Grill has been a fixture among bikers and cyclists alike. The Platte’s massive outdoor seating area, which can accommodate more than 300 folks, has prime views of the Front Range and the Platte itself, which is a stone’s throw away. There’s live music on the […]

The Melting Pot

If you like fondue, you’ll go weak in the knees for the Melting Pot. This national chain has two locations in metro Denver – one in a lovely old Carnegie library in Littleton, the other in Louisville. Fondue may be delicious, but it’s also a pain to make and clean up, so it’s much better […]

Romano’s Italian Restaurant

Romano’s opened in 1967 on a sleepy little street a few blocks from Littleton’s Old Town. For almost fifty years now, it’s been serving big plates of homemade spaghetti covered with a dense, garlicky red sauce that’s so good you’ll want it poured over just about everything else offered here. Like the neighborhood itself, nothing’s […]