Inga’s Alpine Tavern

This spot in the former Pete’s Patio Bar is a kitschy mix of rustic simplicity and retro elegance with solid bar fare and live music. Inga’s was inspired by a Swedish ski cabin, and the battle-scarred hardwood floors look as though they’ve been deliberately dented by the stomp of ski boots. Meanwhile, tufted, swiveling, brass-studded […]

Ink Lounge

Husband-wife combo Stuart and Nicky Alden run the screen-printing studio Ink Lounge, which offers workshops, handcrafted printing services for artists, and specially designed prints for customers. Their work is also available at craft fairs; you can schedule sessions and parties by appointment as well.

Installation Shoe Gallery

Boulder’s Installation Shoe Gallery, on the famous Pearl Street Mall, is devoted to street footwear. The store features special release shoes by the likes of Nike, Adidas and Vans. Owners Raul Pinto and J.G. Mazzotta also have a skate and snowboard store called Satellite Boardshop.

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop

Willy Wonka take notice: Denver has its own magician of all things sweet. Chef and inventor Ian Kleinman opened the Inventing Room, his science-lab dessert bar in the Ballpark neighborhood in October 2015, offering liquid-nitrogen ice cream, grape-jelly cotton candy, exploding whipped cream and plenty of other delights. Kids and adults alike queued up to […]

The Irish Rover

While the number of Irish bars in Denver has dwindled over the years, the Rover is still going strong. Open since 2005, it’s the perfect place to catch a Saturday-afternoon buzz, preferably kicked off with a proper pint of Guinness. On cold winter days, the comfy pub offers refuge, while its rooftop patio beckons when […]

Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse

The spirits at this RiNo distillery are brought to life in custom-made stills and include genièvre, rye aquavit, rum, absinthe, whiskey and even a gin made with ponderosa pine needles sourced from a tree growing on the tasting room’s 10,000-square-foot, dog-friendly patio. Sip on a local beer or an option from a heavy-hitting drink list […]

Ironton Studios & Gallery

Ironton Studios and Gallery was one of the pioneering facilities in the RiNo neighborhood. For over a decade, Ironton has been providing Denver artists a place to display their work free of charge. The gallery also rents the venues for shows.