Denver Musts: Eat, Drink & Do
Food scene
Rivers & Roads Coffee is our local coffee shop, cafe and bakery. This is a coffee shop that takes their coffee seriously but also cares deeply about every other detail. They not only roast their own beans but also make every bakery item from scratch and always greet you with a warm smile when you come in. This locals hangout is a great place to grab a to-go coffee or hang out for a while on their patio while sipping your beverage and petting the neighborhood pups!
No matter your dietary needs, you'll find lots of delicious options here. Everything they make is gluten-free and most can be modified to be vegan, vegetarians or dairy-free. Don't be scared off by the gluten-free offerings, every item on the menu is fantastic. High marks for the breakfast fries, hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows & doughnut holes.
Rivers & Roads holds a monthly donation-based family dinner in support of local non-profit organizations and community projects. They put their money where their mouth is when it comes to community building and their motto, "love above all else."
Rivers and Roads is a 2 minute walk from your Airbnb.
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Rivers and Roads Coffee
2539 Bruce Randolph AveRivers & Roads Coffee is our local coffee shop, cafe and bakery. This is a coffee shop that takes their coffee seriously but also cares deeply about every other detail. They not only roast their own beans but also make every bakery item from scratch and always greet you with a warm smile when you come in. This locals hangout is a great place to grab a to-go coffee or hang out for a while on their patio while sipping your beverage and petting the neighborhood pups!
No matter your dietary needs, you'll find lots of delicious options here. Everything they make is gluten-free and most can be modified to be vegan, vegetarians or dairy-free. Don't be scared off by the gluten-free offerings, every item on the menu is fantastic. High marks for the breakfast fries, hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows & doughnut holes.
Rivers & Roads holds a monthly donation-based family dinner in support of local non-profit organizations and community projects. They put their money where their mouth is when it comes to community building and their motto, "love above all else."
Rivers and Roads is a 2 minute walk from your Airbnb.
The Plimoth is one of Denver's premier fine-dining restaurants and it's within walking distance of our home. This French-influenced farm-to-table restaurant is the perfect balance of neighborhood restaurant and special-occasion destination.
The Plimoth works with farms and purveyors all over Colorado to incorporate the most delicious and seasonal ingredients to the menu. For this reason, the menu changes frequently. No matter your dietary preferences, their food does not disappoint. High marks for house-made cocktails, cast-iron cornbread and any of their vegetable-forward dishes.
In the warmer months, the patio fills up quickly with those who prefer to dine al fresco. Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends. This is a small restaurant with limited seating so plan accordingly.
The Plimoth is about a 15 minute walk from your Airbnb.
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The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveThe Plimoth is one of Denver's premier fine-dining restaurants and it's within walking distance of our home. This French-influenced farm-to-table restaurant is the perfect balance of neighborhood restaurant and special-occasion destination.
The Plimoth works with farms and purveyors all over Colorado to incorporate the most delicious and seasonal ingredients to the menu. For this reason, the menu changes frequently. No matter your dietary preferences, their food does not disappoint. High marks for house-made cocktails, cast-iron cornbread and any of their vegetable-forward dishes.
In the warmer months, the patio fills up quickly with those who prefer to dine al fresco. Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends. This is a small restaurant with limited seating so plan accordingly.
The Plimoth is about a 15 minute walk from your Airbnb.
This fantastic modern French bistro is just a quick walk from your Airbnb. Brasserie Brixton serves classic bistro standards with a twist and their cocktail program is on point. Make reservations for their weekend brunch - you will not be disappointed.
Brasserie is another small restaurant with very limited seating. Reservations are highly recommended - 24 hours in advance is usually sufficient.
Brasserie Brixton is about a 12 minute walk from your Airbnb.
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Brasserie Brixton
3701 N Williams StThis fantastic modern French bistro is just a quick walk from your Airbnb. Brasserie Brixton serves classic bistro standards with a twist and their cocktail program is on point. Make reservations for their weekend brunch - you will not be disappointed.
Brasserie is another small restaurant with very limited seating. Reservations are highly recommended - 24 hours in advance is usually sufficient.
Brasserie Brixton is about a 12 minute walk from your Airbnb.
We're lucky to have a family-owned distillery in the neighborhood! Tighe Brothers Distillery is a quick walk from the carriage house and worth a visit.
Tighe offers a selection of signature and classic cocktails featuring their spirits. You can also purchase bottles at the distillery.
This is a true locals spot as it is VERY off the beaten path. They do offer tours and tastings for a fee, see their website for details.
We recommend stopping by for a cocktail on their newly updated outdoor patio!
Tighe Brothers is about a 22 minute walk from your Airbnb.
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Tighe Brothers Distillery
4200 Milwaukee StWe're lucky to have a family-owned distillery in the neighborhood! Tighe Brothers Distillery is a quick walk from the carriage house and worth a visit.
Tighe offers a selection of signature and classic cocktails featuring their spirits. You can also purchase bottles at the distillery.
This is a true locals spot as it is VERY off the beaten path. They do offer tours and tastings for a fee, see their website for details.
We recommend stopping by for a cocktail on their newly updated outdoor patio!
Tighe Brothers is about a 22 minute walk from your Airbnb.
Temaki Den, located in The Source is one of Denver's most unique sushi restaurants. Just minutes by car from your Airbnb, this sushi spot is an absolute must for discerning pallets.
Temaki Den, another of Toshi Kizaki's concepts, focuses on hand roll and aburi sushi made to absolute perfection. Like classic omakase style sushi bars, each piece of sushi is presented one at a time as it is prepared and is best eaten immediately.
The aburi sushi is a more modern take on sushi, integrating a flash sear on the fish for a smoky and out of this world flavor.
You won't find a "California Roll" on their menu but you absolutely will not miss it.
Temaki Den is about a 7 minute drive from your Airbnb.
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Temaki Den
3350 Brighton BoulevardTemaki Den, located in The Source is one of Denver's most unique sushi restaurants. Just minutes by car from your Airbnb, this sushi spot is an absolute must for discerning pallets.
Temaki Den, another of Toshi Kizaki's concepts, focuses on hand roll and aburi sushi made to absolute perfection. Like classic omakase style sushi bars, each piece of sushi is presented one at a time as it is prepared and is best eaten immediately.
The aburi sushi is a more modern take on sushi, integrating a flash sear on the fish for a smoky and out of this world flavor.
You won't find a "California Roll" on their menu but you absolutely will not miss it.
Temaki Den is about a 7 minute drive from your Airbnb.
Goed Zuur is a gem and we are lucky to have a spot like this in Denver. Although described as a sour beer and cheese bar, that doesn't come close to capturing their offerings.
Their charcuterie-forward small plates are the perfect accompaniment to their extensive sour beer offerings. Their larger plates are delightful and constantly rotating, with a focus on international and bold flavors that pair well with their libations.
Sour and rare beer enthusiasts will be impressed by their tap and cellar list. The vibe and craftsmanship of their bar is worth the visit alone!
Goed Zuur is a 30 minute walk or or 6 minute drive from your Airbnb.
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Goed Zuur
2801 Welton StGoed Zuur is a gem and we are lucky to have a spot like this in Denver. Although described as a sour beer and cheese bar, that doesn't come close to capturing their offerings.
Their charcuterie-forward small plates are the perfect accompaniment to their extensive sour beer offerings. Their larger plates are delightful and constantly rotating, with a focus on international and bold flavors that pair well with their libations.
Sour and rare beer enthusiasts will be impressed by their tap and cellar list. The vibe and craftsmanship of their bar is worth the visit alone!
Goed Zuur is a 30 minute walk or or 6 minute drive from your Airbnb.
This restaurant with a mission isn't just about the hype - their food is absolutely delectable. This casual spot offers a small, regularly rotating menu that pumps out extremely tasty dishes while reducing waste in the food stream. It's rare for a mission-driven restaurant to taste THIS good.
Denver is known for their hamburgers - hundreds of restaurants claiming they have the best around. Sullivan's dry-aged, grass-fed burger is award winning and sets the bar for simple gourmet burgers. Don't skip the french onion dip with house made chips if it's available - you won't be disappointed.
This spot is a quick 7 minute drive from your Airbnb and is in a great neighborhood to explore afterward - City Park West.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen
1740 East 17th AvenueThis restaurant with a mission isn't just about the hype - their food is absolutely delectable. This casual spot offers a small, regularly rotating menu that pumps out extremely tasty dishes while reducing waste in the food stream. It's rare for a mission-driven restaurant to taste THIS good.
Denver is known for their hamburgers - hundreds of restaurants claiming they have the best around. Sullivan's dry-aged, grass-fed burger is award winning and sets the bar for simple gourmet burgers. Don't skip the french onion dip with house made chips if it's available - you won't be disappointed.
This spot is a quick 7 minute drive from your Airbnb and is in a great neighborhood to explore afterward - City Park West.
Hip spot for elevated cocktails and canned beers alike. A micro bar with a deliberately ironic and delicious snack menu featuring hot dogs and other delightful hipster snacks. Yacht Club describes themselves at the anti-club club and a nerdy cocktail bar, a natural wine bar and a shitty dive bar.
A great neighborhood spot for locals and Denver visitors who are looking for a quirky bar off the beaten path. The Club Bangers cocktail list is worth sampling from and the adult snow ball should not be missed.
Yacht Club is next door to another neighborhood spot, Brasserie Brixton and the perfect spot for a pre-dinner or post-dinner sip.
RYC is just about a 12 minute walk from your Airbnb via 37th Ave or a quick detour off of the 39th Ave Greenway.
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RiNo Yacht Club
3701 North Williams StreetHip spot for elevated cocktails and canned beers alike. A micro bar with a deliberately ironic and delicious snack menu featuring hot dogs and other delightful hipster snacks. Yacht Club describes themselves at the anti-club club and a nerdy cocktail bar, a natural wine bar and a shitty dive bar.
A great neighborhood spot for locals and Denver visitors who are looking for a quirky bar off the beaten path. The Club Bangers cocktail list is worth sampling from and the adult snow ball should not be missed.
Yacht Club is next door to another neighborhood spot, Brasserie Brixton and the perfect spot for a pre-dinner or post-dinner sip.
RYC is just about a 12 minute walk from your Airbnb via 37th Ave or a quick detour off of the 39th Ave Greenway.
Nowhere Coffee is bar none, the best coffee shop in the Clayton/Cole neighborhoods. Beyond the impeccably made espresso drinks and beautifully refurbished vintage Airstream that this shop operates out of, the owner, Brandon is a legitimately nice guy. Brandon isn't in a rush to make you a drink so you can move along. He takes his time to make you a perfect cup of joe while also earnestly asking you how your day is going.
Nowhere is somwhere you should visit and worth a stroll along the 39th Ave Greenway. You can walk there on the path or drive and park off of Williams or Franklin. Check out Nowhere Coffee's instagram account to be sure they'll be open. Snow days are for skiing and Brandon occasionally takes a day off for adventure.
Nowhere Coffee is about an 18 minute walk from your Airbnb.
Nowhere Coffee
1717 East 39th AvenueNowhere Coffee is bar none, the best coffee shop in the Clayton/Cole neighborhoods. Beyond the impeccably made espresso drinks and beautifully refurbished vintage Airstream that this shop operates out of, the owner, Brandon is a legitimately nice guy. Brandon isn't in a rush to make you a drink so you can move along. He takes his time to make you a perfect cup of joe while also earnestly asking you how your day is going.
Nowhere is somwhere you should visit and worth a stroll along the 39th Ave Greenway. You can walk there on the path or drive and park off of Williams or Franklin. Check out Nowhere Coffee's instagram account to be sure they'll be open. Snow days are for skiing and Brandon occasionally takes a day off for adventure.
Nowhere Coffee is about an 18 minute walk from your Airbnb.
Cohesion Brewing is not only Denver's premiere Czech brewery but it's also one of Denver's BEST breweries. Cohesion takes tradition very seriously and their beer production and service are modeled after traditional Czech Republic methods.
This neighborhood taproom offers a small but beautifully curated beer list of beers made on site as well as guest taps from some of Colorado's best breweries. Cohesion's motto is "Foam is Beautiful" and their foam-heavy pours are both unique and delicious.
Cohesion hosts food trucks four nights a week and they also host seasonal events and weekly trivia nights. Cohesion's large patio is the perfect spot to catch a Denver sunset while drinking the official beverage of Colorado, beer.
Cohesion is about a 10 minute walk from your AirBnb and is a must for visitors in the neighborhood.
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Cohesion Brewing
3851 Steele StreetCohesion Brewing is not only Denver's premiere Czech brewery but it's also one of Denver's BEST breweries. Cohesion takes tradition very seriously and their beer production and service are modeled after traditional Czech Republic methods.
This neighborhood taproom offers a small but beautifully curated beer list of beers made on site as well as guest taps from some of Colorado's best breweries. Cohesion's motto is "Foam is Beautiful" and their foam-heavy pours are both unique and delicious.
Cohesion hosts food trucks four nights a week and they also host seasonal events and weekly trivia nights. Cohesion's large patio is the perfect spot to catch a Denver sunset while drinking the official beverage of Colorado, beer.
Cohesion is about a 10 minute walk from your AirBnb and is a must for visitors in the neighborhood.
If you're in the Clayton or Skyland neighborhoods and have a sweet tooth, Sweet Sweetz is a MUST visit! This Black-owned family business has perfected homemade desserts and is the neighborhood go-to for cobblers, pies and hand-dipped chocolate strawberries.
Lodene, whose childhood nickname was "Sweet Sweetz" is the warmest, friendliest confectioner in Denver. The Chocolate Mousse and Peanut Butter pies cannot be overlooked. Look out for their rotating pie by the slice, homemade banana pudding and rice crispy treats! If you've been looking for a Dole Whip, Sweet Sweets is one of the few places in Denver to find one!
Sweete Sweetz is next door to The Plimoth and is the perfect after dinner spot for a little something sweet.
They are a 16 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from your Airbnb.
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Sweet Sweetz Ice Cream and Desserts
2325 E 28th AveIf you're in the Clayton or Skyland neighborhoods and have a sweet tooth, Sweet Sweetz is a MUST visit! This Black-owned family business has perfected homemade desserts and is the neighborhood go-to for cobblers, pies and hand-dipped chocolate strawberries.
Lodene, whose childhood nickname was "Sweet Sweetz" is the warmest, friendliest confectioner in Denver. The Chocolate Mousse and Peanut Butter pies cannot be overlooked. Look out for their rotating pie by the slice, homemade banana pudding and rice crispy treats! If you've been looking for a Dole Whip, Sweet Sweets is one of the few places in Denver to find one!
Sweete Sweetz is next door to The Plimoth and is the perfect after dinner spot for a little something sweet.
They are a 16 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from your Airbnb.
Neighborhoods
Clayton is one of Denver's fastest growing and changing neighborhoods. With it's proximity to downtown Denver, RiNo, the RTD A-Line, and City Park, you're always near something exciting to do!
Big changes are coming to this neighborhood with the arrival of the 39th Avenue Greenway. Clatyon is now directly connected by a gorgeous walking path through Cole into RiNo.
The development of the York Street Yards means that the Clayton neighborhood will be a distinct destination when visiting Denver.
Breweries, fine and casual dinning and urban green space are being developed - Cohesion Brewing is set to open in July 2021.
Clayton
Clayton is one of Denver's fastest growing and changing neighborhoods. With it's proximity to downtown Denver, RiNo, the RTD A-Line, and City Park, you're always near something exciting to do!
Big changes are coming to this neighborhood with the arrival of the 39th Avenue Greenway. Clatyon is now directly connected by a gorgeous walking path through Cole into RiNo.
The development of the York Street Yards means that the Clayton neighborhood will be a distinct destination when visiting Denver.
Breweries, fine and casual dinning and urban green space are being developed - Cohesion Brewing is set to open in July 2021.
Things To Do
You don't have to go for a hike in the mountains to enjoy Denver's perfect weather. For a bit of green in the city, check out the City Park Gold Course, one of Denver's public courses.
This newly refurbished course has spectacular views of the downtown Denver skyline as well as mountain vistas to the west. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks at the brand new clubhouse!
You're a 30 minute walk or 6 minute drive from Denver's premiere public golf course.
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City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd AveYou don't have to go for a hike in the mountains to enjoy Denver's perfect weather. For a bit of green in the city, check out the City Park Gold Course, one of Denver's public courses.
This newly refurbished course has spectacular views of the downtown Denver skyline as well as mountain vistas to the west. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks at the brand new clubhouse!
You're a 30 minute walk or 6 minute drive from Denver's premiere public golf course.
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39th Ave Greenway to RiNo
The most scenic route to RiNo from the Clayton & Cole neighborhoods is via the 39th Ave Greenway. This beautiful walking and biking path runs from Steele Street to Franklin Street off of 39th Avenue. Newly developed areas along the Greenway include Cohesion Brewery, Nowhere Coffee and the highly anticipated Denver Rock Drill project (still underway).
The wide paths and naturalistic landscaping along the Greenway invite you to take your time as you travel to your destination. Abundant park benches and playgrounds are dotted along the belt.
Don't miss out on this stretch of Denver!