Food Scene
Like chipotle, with a bar and a little more attitude. Closest late night grub (1230a sun-wed, 3a thurs-sat)
32 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's LoDo
1610 16th St MallLike chipotle, with a bar and a little more attitude. Closest late night grub (1230a sun-wed, 3a thurs-sat)
Tons of beers on tap, especially if you're a hop freak. Awesome food, specially the wings
23 locals recommend
Freshcraft
1530 Blake StTons of beers on tap, especially if you're a hop freak. Awesome food, specially the wings
Legendary brunch spot (open til 230p). Very thing is awesome, expect a wait from 9-12. Get on the list, smoke a bowl back at the place, they'll text you when your table is ready
861 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveLegendary brunch spot (open til 230p). Very thing is awesome, expect a wait from 9-12. Get on the list, smoke a bowl back at the place, they'll text you when your table is ready
A foodtruck legend turned Denver institution in the form of a proper restaurant on a great block for nightlife and grub.
58 locals recommend
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer StA foodtruck legend turned Denver institution in the form of a proper restaurant on a great block for nightlife and grub.
Vesta
1822 Blake StOne of my favorite restaurants in LoDo with an emphasis on sauces
If you're a meat lover, this Brazilian chain steakhouse doesn't disappoint and is right around the corner.
16 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
1513 Wynkoop StIf you're a meat lover, this Brazilian chain steakhouse doesn't disappoint and is right around the corner.
This hometown brewery, was founded and up until recently operated by Governor Hickenlooper, has a solid menu and beers. I like their green chile beer.
101 locals recommend
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StThis hometown brewery, was founded and up until recently operated by Governor Hickenlooper, has a solid menu and beers. I like their green chile beer.
Sightseeing
LoDo Wellness Center
1617 Wazee StRecreational dispensary with viewing window of their younger plants
Seriously the best ice cream served up in a novel, outdoor building. There is always a line. Even in December.
537 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StSeriously the best ice cream served up in a novel, outdoor building. There is always a line. Even in December.
Solid recreational dispensary with consistently frosty bud and friendly employees.
8 locals recommend
Denver Recreational Dispensary
2117 Larimer StSolid recreational dispensary with consistently frosty bud and friendly employees.
Drinks & Nightlife
Innovative menu with lengthy beer list and a decent happy hour on the edge of Larimer Square. Pro tip: ask for their complimentary, house-made mustard platter with your food
61 locals recommend
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
1317 14th StInnovative menu with lengthy beer list and a decent happy hour on the edge of Larimer Square. Pro tip: ask for their complimentary, house-made mustard platter with your food
Bustling brewery that has an awesome, dog-friendly patio. Their Incredible Pedal IPA is legit!
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StBustling brewery that has an awesome, dog-friendly patio. Their Incredible Pedal IPA is legit!
Classy, speakeasy-style lounge on top of the Terminal Bar in Union Station. Take a left at the concierge desk and go up the stairs if the hostess isn't there to escort you up.
40 locals recommend
Cooper Lounge
1701 Wynkoop StClassy, speakeasy-style lounge on top of the Terminal Bar in Union Station. Take a left at the concierge desk and go up the stairs if the hostess isn't there to escort you up.
Way cool speakeasy downstairs from Russels Smokehouse BBQ in Larimer Square. The bartenders are known for having you "pick a liquor" and coming up with awesome concoctions
88 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StWay cool speakeasy downstairs from Russels Smokehouse BBQ in Larimer Square. The bartenders are known for having you "pick a liquor" and coming up with awesome concoctions
Cool brewery with awkward-shaped yet popular taproom. They offer free tours of their production until 5ish PM
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StCool brewery with awkward-shaped yet popular taproom. They offer free tours of their production until 5ish PM
This old-school Denver dive features live jazz each night and is awesomely out-of-place on this block of "bro boulevard". Cash only.
50 locals recommend
El Chapultepec
1962 Market StThis old-school Denver dive features live jazz each night and is awesomely out-of-place on this block of "bro boulevard". Cash only.
Another one of my favorite dive bars, also featuring live music almost every night.
39 locals recommend
Herb's Jazz & Blues
2057 Larimer StAnother one of my favorite dive bars, also featuring live music almost every night.
Everything Else
Awesome park, located near the skate park across the light rail station and river before the pedestrian bridge to Highland neighborhood. Makes for a great walk.
24 locals recommend
River Front Park
Awesome park, located near the skate park across the light rail station and river before the pedestrian bridge to Highland neighborhood. Makes for a great walk.
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StTons of eateries, bars and shops on this charming block
Recently renovated transit hub with several awesome restaurants, bars, an ice cream shop and even a speakeasy
889 locals recommend
Union Station
Recently renovated transit hub with several awesome restaurants, bars, an ice cream shop and even a speakeasy
A pedestrian bridge that goes over I-25 that connects the Highland and LoDo [hence LoHi] neighborhoods. Makes for a great walk and LoHi is a cool area to check out.
6 locals recommend
Highland Bridge
Highland BridgeA pedestrian bridge that goes over I-25 that connects the Highland and LoDo [hence LoHi] neighborhoods. Makes for a great walk and LoHi is a cool area to check out.
This bar features a cannabis-friendly patio, located next to a restaurant and head shop (Meadowlark Kitchen, 64, respectively), is a chill spot to grab a drink and they have an epic smothered burger.
148 locals recommend
Meadowlark Bar
2701 Larimer StThis bar features a cannabis-friendly patio, located next to a restaurant and head shop (Meadowlark Kitchen, 64, respectively), is a chill spot to grab a drink and they have an epic smothered burger.