Bubba Chinos #8

Leonard Cordova inherited many things from Stella Cordova, his grandmother who cooked at the legendary Chubby’s for more than forty years. Most important, he got her green chile recipe. And although he lost the right to use the Chubby’s name after a cousin registered the trademark, when he changed the name of his first restaurant […]

Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum

Permanent exhibits on the life of Buffalo Bill Cody and a Native American gallery dedicated to tribespeople who performed in Cody’s Wild West show; including Buffalo Bill: The Showman, exhibit on Buffalo Bill Cody’s rise to fame.

Buffalo Rose

Smack in the middle of downtown Golden, the Buffalo Rose offers more than just good drinks – it offers a great experience. The mid-sized venue continues to grow in popularity with its intimate setting, excellent sound, huge dance floor and great local and national acts. The music is a grab bag of styles, ranging from […]

Cabin Creek Smokehouse BBQ

Cabin Creek is the first stable, solid location for owners John and Christi Patrick, barbecue veterans who got their start in catering. While Cabin Creek still does a tremendous amount of catering (including whole pigs for luaus), a lot of cars screech to a halt here for a fast hit of barbecue. The meats are […]

Cactus Jack’s Saloon

This saloon is a popular spot for music, imbibing and patio-sitting – and while you’re soaking up the sun or knocking one back, you’re bound to get hungry. Fortunately, Cactus Jack’s has a solid menu of bar food, with a Mexican plate or two for good measure. Taking center stage are the dozen-plus Widespread Burgers, […]

Cannonball Creek Brewing Company

Cannonball Creek has long been known for making hop-forward beers, and making them well. But in recent years, the brewery has expanded its menu to focus more on lagers – which, not surprisingly, are very good, too. From Dad Squad pils to Let’s Talk About Mex!, you can always find tasty options here. The brewery […]

Casa Bonita

The reopening of the iconic pink palace under new owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone has been a South Park-worthy saga. While some people are frustrated by the ongoing, email-only invite system, those who have snagged a reservation can attest to the fact that the controlled crowds add to the magic. Yes, chef Dana Rodriguez […]

Century Lakewood Belmar 16

This 16-screen theater is located in the Belmar shopping complex at Wadsworth and Alameda in Lakewood. Amenities include wheelchair-accessible stadium seating, concessions, made-to-order food and drink, and a large-format XD presentation for select features.

Clancy’s Irish Pub

The longest-running Irish bar in the state – and one of the last great Irish pubs left in metro Denver – Clancy’s maintains its well-worn appeal. The bar serves over thirty Irish whiskeys and has Breckenridge Irish Stout, Guinness, Harp and Smithwick’s on tap, and you can sate your appetite with options like Irish spring […]

Clancy’s Underground

The longest-running Irish bar in the state – and one of the last great Irish pubs left in metro Denver – Clancy’s maintains its well-worn appeal. The bar serves over thirty Irish whiskeys and has Breckenridge Irish Stout, Guinness, Harp and Smithwick’s on tap, and you can sate your appetite with options like Irish spring […]

Coda Brewing

Coda boasts about its “experimental elixirs,” most of which are only made in single-keg quantities and sold within a couple of days. But it’s also got a solid lineup of standard beers, including IPAs, Kölsches, pilsners and stouts on tap at any given time, as well as a rotating roster of food trucks most days.