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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?

You're Grounded! Get Down at Our Ten Favorite Outdoor Patios

By Westword Staff

Jul 2, 2025

While rooftop bars can provide a great Rocky Mountain high, sometimes you want to stay closer to the ground.

The Ten Best Rooftop Bars in Denver

By Molly Martin

Jul 1, 2025

The sky's the limit when you pair your next drinking adventure with stellar views. Cheers!

Inside Ballyhoo: Denver's New Spot for Performance, Coffee and Cocktails

By Toni Tresca

Jun 23, 2025

Event producer Julia Tobey is opening a café-bar-stage mashup in the Highland neighborhood that aims to uplift and unite Denver.

Breckenridge Distillery Debuts Non-Alcoholic Spirit Brand Amid Sober-Curious Trend

By Abigail Bliss

Jun 20, 2025

“We're experts in alcohol. I think we nailed it with the flavor profiles and really thinking about what people want.”

Bigwigs on Colfax Bar Crawl Invites You to Wig Out Saturday

By Cynthia Barnes

Jun 4, 2025

"Our goal is to put together events that are fun and engaging and bring people down to the businesses."

Cellar West Finds New Taproom While Searching for "Forever Home"

By Gabe Toth

May 29, 2025

"I walked the space and I was like, wow, this is really cool. It's loaded with personality and character.”

Hoot + Howl Spirits Launches Line of Gin, Vodka and More..While Single Malt Whiskey Ages

By Ryan Pachmayer

May 23, 2025

“The connection is that they are all historically inspired spirits that we want to put our own unique twist on.”

Little Wolf Aims to Be First American Single Malt Whiskey Bar

By Gabe Toth

May 22, 2025

“It's not very often you get to be the first of anything in the world, and an American single malt bar is pretty interesting."

Ten Things to Do in Sloan's Lake

By Shannon Tucker

May 19, 2025

Sloan's Lake is an urban oasis perfect for outdoor lovers and families who want a community feel.

Free Spam Musubi? Yes, Please!

By Gil Asakawa

May 19, 2025

Adrift Tiki Bar is offering free Spam musubi, a Hawaiian staple, in landlocked Denver, during a five-day special.

Onyx & Amber Creates No-Frills Option for Premium Whiskey

By Gabe Toth

May 12, 2025

“Our whole goal is to provide high-quality sourced whiskey that is made somewhere else and then is aged here in Colorado."

Reader: There Won't Be Any Item Unaffected by What's About to Happen With Tariffs

By Westword Readers

May 11, 2025

“This isn’t an attack on the countries that it’s coming from, it’s an attack on U.S. small businesses that are working very, very hard to make America a great country."

A box of smelling salts and a Skittles-infused shot at Skyline Pub.

At Edgewater’s Skyline Pub, Get Smelling Salts with Your Shot

By Brendan Joel Kelley

May 9, 2025

“It’s the smelling salts the Avs use,” the bartender told us. Recreational smelling salts must be a thing with pro athletes.

Booze

Cap City Tavern Closing July 27

Denver's History Best Told Through Bars

Booze

Cap City Tavern Closing July 27

Denver's History Best Told Through Bars

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