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Root Shoot Spirits Joins Zero Foodprint: Are You Ready to Drink Dirty?

By Gabe Toth

Aug 25, 2025

The Dirty Drinks fundraiser starts today.

Spirit of Japan Returns to Sakura Square with Local Restaurants

By Gil Asakawa

Aug 22, 2025

"We are excited to bring Japanese food and spirits for the second year to the Rocky Mountain region."

Rougarou Opening Today in Five Points "a Little Bit Swampy, a Little Bit Rock and Roll"

By Patricia Calhoun

Aug 21, 2025

The creators of the award-winning Yacht Club are opening the next chapter of that story in this historic neighborhood.

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Saigon Noodle Club Debuts in Edgewater

By Patricia Calhoun

Aug 16, 2025

The Molecule Effect is closing today in Wash Park, where Broderick opened yesterday.

Colorado Brands Pour Big at the Vail Wine Classic

By Sara Rosenthal

Aug 15, 2025

The three-day event drew in over 1,200 attendees and featured a mix of international, national, and Colorado-based producers

Broderick Will Serve Craft Cocktails and Community in Washington Park

By Gabe Toth

Aug 15, 2025

“Our apartment on Broderick Street was the quintessential gathering space where everything happened."

Somebody People Serves Up Vegan Food, Vibes and Vino

By Antony Bruno

Aug 12, 2025

“Everyone has a great wine list and great cocktail list. I just wanted to create a place where you can have a lot of fun.”

Leven Supply’s New Club Pours Out Wine Appreciation

By Antony Bruno

Aug 6, 2025

“I love getting a group together, pulling up a chair with zero stuffiness and turning people onto something new.”

Reader: Add Cap City to the Depressing List of My Old Hangouts Closing

By Westword Readers

Jul 27, 2025

Cap City Tavern, which is closing tonight, rated Mayor Mike Johnston's State of the City speech.

Method & Muse Puts Inspiration From the Plate into the Bottle

By Gabe Toth

Jul 24, 2025

“We made fourteen traditional vodka cocktails and then made the exact same cocktails with gin."

On the Rocks: Mayor Mike Johnston Will Get Behind the Bar at Satire Tonight

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 23, 2025

Can a guest bartending gig by the mayor help smooth the bumps of Colfax construction?

Last Call: Cap City Tavern Closing July 27

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 21, 2025

Mayor Mike Johnston shared the sad news in his State of the City speech.

Reader: Denver's History Runs Through Its Beloved, Bygone Bars. Drink Up!

By Westword Readers

Jul 14, 2025

So many of this city's favorite watering holes have issued last call. They're gone...but not forgotten.

Sons of Mezcal Documentary Will Be Screened at Bread Bar

By Ryan Pachmayer

Jul 14, 2025

In some ways, it felt like Denver filmmaker Werk was always meant to make a film like Sons of Mezcal.

The Height Report: Halo Is Now Denver's Highest Rooftop Bar

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 10, 2025

Hunting for a place to catch the full moon tonight? Hello, Halo.

Tiki Tacky Culture Captured in New Documentary Showing at Mayan

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 8, 2025

"We heard something to the effect of...none of this would have happened if it wasn't for Don the Beachcomber."

Ten Things to Do in Baker

By Shannon Tucker

Jul 8, 2025

The Baker neighborhood is known for its quirky charm, eclectic shops, colorful bungalow homes and late-night bar scene.

The Five Bygone Denver Bars We Miss the Most

By Patricia Calhoun

Jul 8, 2025

Everyone has their favorite watering holes in Denver. But lately, some of our go-to's have dried up.

Big Changes at Bierstadt Lagerhaus in RiNo, Including Can't-Miss Patio

By Ryan Pachmayer

Jul 7, 2025

Fans of the iconic upstairs bar don’t need to fret – a replica, complete with white tiles, was built downstairs.

Navigating Sobriety in an Alcohol-Obsessed World

By Aspen Moore

Jul 6, 2025

Were you really a University of Colorado Boulder sorority freshman if you didn’t drink Thursday through Saturday?

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Colorado's Craziest Bar Crawl Is Almost Here

Colorado Among Top States Seeing Less Alcohol Use

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