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Denver's Best Hidden Patios for Outdoor Dining and Drinking
Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 12:20 p.m.

Danielle Lirette
Marco's Coal Fired has a new menu of "Hot Parmie" sandwiches and drink specials to go with the refurbished patio, complete with a mural by John Droplitz.
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Danielle Lirette
John Droplitz painted the patio at Marco's Coal Fired, at 2129 Larimer Street, to resemble a scene from Southern Italy.
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Danielle Lirette
The Wolf's Tailor, at 4058 Tejon Street, is already in the quiet Sunnyside neighborhood, and a high fence makes the patio even more secluded.
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Danielle Lirette
Guests at the Wolf's Tailor can dine outdoors among raised herb and vegetable beds.
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Danielle Lirette
Bistro Vendôme, at 1420 Larimer Street, has the most secluded patio on Larimer Square.
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Danielle Lirette
Duck through the arched passageway from Larimer Street into a courtyard to find Bistro Vendôme.
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Danielle Lirette
Sera's Ramen Enclave, at 3472 West 32nd Avenue, has a hidden patio at the back of the restaurant, which is really the front of the restaurant.
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Danielle Lirette
The kitchen at Sera's Ramen Enclave looks out onto West 32nd Avenue, but the front entrance and patio are at the back of the building.
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Danielle Lirette
Bruz Beers, at 1675 West 67th Avenue, has a patio that looks out onto the beautiful pavillion and gardens of the Shed at Midtown, an event space that the brewery often uses for festivals.
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Danielle Lirette
Bruz Beers is opening a second south-facing patio next month to go with the east-facing patio looking out at the Shed.
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Danielle Lirette
My Brother's Bar, at 2376 15th Street, is one of the most popular bars in Denver, but the patio still feels like a special secret.
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Danielle Lirette
Guest at My Brother's Bar enjoy beers and JCB burgers on the shady patio.
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Danielle Lirette
Vital Root, at 3915 Tennyson Street, has a zen-like patio for relaxing and enjoying vegetarian fare.
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Danielle Lirette
Vital Root's patio will fill with herbs and other plants once the weather is warm enough.
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Danielle Lirette
Domo, at 1365 Osage Street, is a calm oasis for lovers of Japanese cuisine and style.
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Danielle Lirette
The Japanese garden at Domo rivals the botanic gardens in many cities.
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Danielle Lirette
Ivy-covered walls and high wooden fences seclude guests from the bustle of Larimer Street at the Populist, 3163 Larimer.
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Danielle Lirette
The Populist is a great place to enjoy food and wine under the grape vines.
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Danielle Lirette
Cart-Driver, at 2500 Larimer Street, has two patios. The front patio is where the action is, but the back courtyard is quiet and shady.
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Danielle Lirette
Cart-Driver's back patio is ready for summer.
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Danielle Lirette
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Denver's Best Hidden Patios for Outdoor Dining and Drinking
Denver has its share of breathtaking restaurant rooftop patios, spacious decks with sweeping views and sidewalk seating for excellent people-watching. But a cool, secluded patio in the shade is a real find, where you can enjoy great food and drinks in the peace and quiet of a cool Colorado evening. Here are ten of Denver's best hidden patios, some already famous and some brand-new.
Denver has its share of breathtaking restaurant rooftop patios, spacious decks with sweeping views and sidewalk seating for excellent people-watching. But a cool, secluded patio in the shade is a real find, where you can enjoy great food and drinks in the peace and quiet of a cool Colorado evening. Here are ten of Denver's best hidden patios, some already famous and some brand-new.
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