The Matchbox

This bar’s name was inspired partly by a fire that gutted the space in 2009, and partly by the fact that it's long and narrow like a matchbox. While the neighborhood has changed a lot since it opened in 2011, Matchbox has remained a reliable place to score infused shots (Baja Blast, anyone?), cheap (in the best way) drink deals and sometimes rowdy crowds (especially during Taking Back Mondays). Walls decked out in local art, a large smoker-friendly patio and a no-bullshit attitude cement the bar’s place in our hearts as one of the best spots to catch a buzz in RiNo.