Articles by Carrie Dow

Modeled after the gritty taverns of Joliet, Illinois. ...

Rocker Spirits: Classic Spirits in Modern Glassware

Oil cans and whiskey barrels

Their vodka, rum, and whiskey will stand up with the best of American spirits....

Bigsby's Folly Introduces Denver to the Wine Cottle

Three drinks or drinks for three

by Carrie Dow in Wine

New World grapes with Old World appeal. ...

Get in shape and drink beer at Denver's Brewery Boot Camp

Kick butt workouts and Colorado craft

Why didn't we think of that?...

Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Blue Ribbon Whiskey in Select US Markets

Shot and a beer

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

PBR has launched their own whiskey. Let's keep an open mind and see what is insi...

Explore a Newsworthy Social Hour at Courier Denver

Hot off the presses!

Anyone who loves tasty food paired with delicious drinks is welcome....

Places to Drink and Play in Denver

Fun and games

Get out there and play!...

Where You Can Rosé All Day in Denver

Summertime sipping

by Carrie Dow in Wine

You'll find plenty of rosé to keep you sippin' all summer long....

Beer Here! History Colorado Looks At Our Brewing Past

#brewingthenewwest

Increase your Colorado beer knowledge....

Check Out Denver's Not Quite Dive Bar, Occidental

No sneers here

Occidental is supposed to be the edgy, punk, dingy dive bar next door....

Enjoy Cantina Cocktails & More at Denver's Comida

Mexican Soul Food

If you can't find something to drink here, you're not trying....

A Slice of Brooklyn Comes to Denver at DC Pie Co.

Slices and sips

Let's get to know our new neighbor from The Empire State....

Pints Are Pouring at Denver's Empourium

Sip a Session

Ready to serve you a plethora of easy sipping brews....

Denver's Hippest Bar Restrooms

Have a seat

Most bar restrooms are places you don't want to spend a lot of time in....

Happy Hour Means Sushi at Uchi Denver

Sips and Sushi

Uchi, which means house or home in Japanese, came to Denver by way of Austin, TX...

Neighborhood Pub Crawl: Historic Larimer Square

Hip to be in the square

Larimer Square has its share of saloons and dance halls, just like back in the d...

Happy Leaf Kombucha Offers Denver an Alternative to Beer

Kombucha is coming atcha!

Kombucha is fermented sweet tea and Denver is catching on to its health benefits...

Heat Things Up with these Denver Winter Warmers

Hot toddys and more

Those beverages taste even better when warm spirits are added....

Neighborhood Bar Crawl: Denver Museum & Golden Triangle

Art Appreciation

Here in Denver we appreciate fine art just like appreciate a fine cocktail....

Denver's Smok Serves Bold BBQ and Cocktails

Cocktails & 'Que

Smok Bar Manager Alexis Osborne does things differently....

Experience Barrel Aged Beer and More at Denver's Banded Oak Brewing

From wine to beer

Founder Will Curtin had an idea for big flavorful barrel aged beers using mostly...

Denver's Most Festive Holiday Beverages

Merry & Bright

Here are some of Denver's most amazing beers, wines, and cocktails to enjoy this...

A Taste of Maine Comes to Denver at Maine Shack Pop-up

Lobster anyone?

by Carrie Dow in Events

Denver's culinary offerings will highlight tasty New England....

Come to Call for Your Day Drinking Needs

For a good time...

DrinkDenver made a call on Call to try out the bar menu....

Drink Locally at These Denver Distilleries

Drink at the source

Here are some Denver area distilleries that have great tasting rooms....

Denver's Best Sports Bars

Where the food and drink equal the action

Denver is loaded with places that show a variety of sports and teams, even teams...

Get Ready: 2018 GABF and Denver Beer Week Events Are Happening Now

Where will you be this week?

Here are just a few of the many events happening all week long....

What's New for You at GABF 2018

Hurray beer!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Here are some new things you will find at this year's festival....

Denver Road Trips: Where to Drink on a Crested Butte Bar Crawl

No driving required

Crested Butte is one of Colorado's best loved mountain towns. Filled with specta...

Del Frisco's Grille Has a New Happy Hour Menu

Rooftop happy hour

Here is a look and a taste....

Denver's Most Instagrammable Drinks

Pretty Drinks

We'd love to see your pretty drinks, Denver....

Denver's Best Whiskey Bars

Where to drink whiskey and rye

Here are some places where you can find home grown and around the world whiskeys...

Denver's Best Drinking Neighborhoods: Tennyson Street

You can't go wrong

Where to start your crawl? Anywhere!...

Join the Happy Hour Jubilee at Julep

New restaurant, new happy hour

Julep started an afternoon happy hour for the bright days of summer....

Denver's Best Summer Sips

What to sip where

Here is a list of tasty sips to chill you out on steamy summer days....

Raise a Glass to These Delicious, Local Colorado Wines

Bottoms up!

by Carrie Dow in Wine

Raise a glass to the great wines that Colorado has to offer....

Where to Celebrate Memorial Weekend 2018 in Denver

Remember

Remember what the holiday is all about and take a moment to toast those who sacr...

Breckenridge Brewery Releases 2018 Denver Comic Con Beer

Razznarok

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Razznarok will be making appearances at events all around town for the next mont...

Wine and Dine with Mud House Wines at Del Frisco's

Wine Dinner

Guests can enjoy a special selection of Kiwi wines from New Zealand....

Dine Under the Stars at Dining Al Fresco on Larimer Square

Drink and dine

On these nights the street closes down to noisy cars and elegant tables are set ...

Get Elevated at 54thirty, Denver's Highest Rooftop Bar

A whole new level

54thirty will entice your with its lush decor, bright cocktails and Mile High vi...

Where to Treat Mom to a Drink in Denver on Mother's Day

Mom, you're the best!

Denver restaurants are showing appreciation for the women in our lives by offeri...

Double Up Denver: Where to Enjoy the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo

Ole y'all

Below are places hosting Denver's best Derby and Cinco parties....

Denver's Classic Burger Joint Cherry Cricket Opens Second Location

Frings and things

They still adhere to the two things that made the original nationally famous, gr...

See Denver's Best at The Bitter Truth Cocktail Competition

To the bitter end

The event will be held at Finn's Manor in RiNo....

Join Julep for a Bourbon Dinner

The first of many

This is the restaurant's first pairing dinner....

Denver's Pink Boots Society to Release Equal Hopportunity April 10

Pineapple IPA

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Get a pint of Equal Hopportunity Pineapple IPA at a craft brewery near you. ...

Denver's Spring Flea Has New Location and New Beer

HeyDay

The shopping begins at 10 AM both days....

Where to Celebrate the Rockies' Home Opener

Take me out to the ballgame

Get downtown early to enjoy these opening day bar specials....

Raise a Glass to Colorado Pint Day, April 4

Cheers!

by Carrie Dow in Events

All this event will cost you is the price of a pint to participate. ...

Hit the Links at the Mule Majors

Mules and Mini

Each hole will feature a location-based Moscow Mule cocktail. ...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2018 at a Denver Irish Bar

Slainte!

Throw in some bag pipes and Celtic dancers and you have a party....

Where to Watch the 90th Academy Awards in Denver

The envelope please...

Here are some places to observe the festivities and enjoy a cocktail. ...

Have a Hamilton Happy Hour at Hotel Teatro

Win tickets!

Join the hotel's Hamilton Happy Hour on Monday, March 12. ...

Geek out at Wynkoop's Day of Dorks Festival

'Whitewhaley' beers

The white whales of beer will be available....

Participate in Parry's Tap Takeover with Avery

Big ass takeover

As many as 40 Avery beers will be available on Saturday, April 28....

Enjoy the Adult's Only Science Lounge Events at DMNS

Sip and learn

Enjoy a mind-expanding experience with cocktails and entertainment at Denver Mus...

Denver's Best Cocktail Bars

If you're looking for great cocktails in Denver, look no further than these ten ...

Where to Get a Drink Deal during Denver Restaurant Week

Foodies rejoice!

We have done the hard work for you and scoured the menu listings for beverage de...

Max's Wine Dive Makes Denver Happy Hours Simple and Delicious

Six by Six

We would expect no less from the place that put fried chicken and champagne toge...

The Fifth Annual Collaboration Fest Hits Denver

Here for the beer

This is not a competition, but a bond made with beer. ...

Where to Sip With or Without a Sweetie on Valentine's Day in Denver

Be Mine

Forget sitting at home in PJs and watching TV. ...

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras 2018 in Denver

Laissez les bons temps roule

You've got to live it up before you give it up. ...

Wynkoop Creates Unique Beer for February's Charity Tap

Colorado Haiti Project

by Carrie Dow in Beer

That brew is a tropical-style pale lager called Moringa Lager....

Brunch Out at Bremen's Wine & Tap

Cocktails for breakfast

Bremen's takes brunch drinking up a notch....

Join the Hearts & Trails Spirits Festival in Denver

The Spirit Trail

The spirits pour from 3 to 7 PM....

Citizen Rail Puts Its Best Food Forward at Happy Hour

Caviar Tuesdays should be a thing

No matter the budget, anyone can enjoy a delicious happy hour....

Where to Cure a NYE Hangover in Denver

Brunch it away

Cures include big food buffets, tasty tidbits, soothing music and more booze....

Upgrade Your Drinking Experience at Bar Helix

Negroni love

More than just a "wine bar."...

Where to Ring in 2018 in Denver

10, 9, 8, 7...

What are you doing New Year's Eve?...

Where to Drink Gingerbread Beers in Denver

Happy Hoppy Holidays

Where do we find these festive beers?...

Denver Passport Winter Edition Is Now on Sale

Bottoms Up

by Carrie Dow in Drink Deals

Get one (or two or three) as a gift and one for yourself....

Bars Open on Christmas Day 2017 in Denver

'Tis the season

Meet friends and family and have a beverage on Christmas Day....

there... Brings a Taste of Telluride to Denver

Go there...

Anyone can "go there..."...

Marcella's Brings an Italian Happy Hour to Denver

Salute!

It's the happy hour you didn't know you needed....

Barefoot Wines Brings Times Square to Denver

Celebrate

Enjoy the holiday season with an epic dance party....

Del Frisco's to Host Louis XIII Indulgence Feast

Six courses, six drinks

For those who want to go all out for the holidays, Del Frisco's is hosting a dec...

Where to Drink in Denver on Thanksgiving 2017

Gobble, gobble

Let's give thanks for that!...

Where to Imbibe in Denver on Black Friday

Shop if you must

Remember to enjoy responsibly....

Colorado Wines to Shine this Holiday Season

Happy Holidays

by Carrie Dow in Wine

All of these wines are 2017 winners in the Colorado Governor's Cup....

Celebrate National Yeti Day at Great Divide Brewing

Yeti sightings guaranteed

Friday, November 17, is the second annual National Yeti Day. ...

Enjoy a Taste of Fall with These Denver Cocktails

Seasonal sips

These seasonal sips will light you up as the days get shorter....

Celebrate the Dark Side at Wynkoop's Day of Darks

Hello darkness, my old friend...

It's a taste of Denver's darker side. ...

Molly's Spirits to Host Animal Adoption Event

Cute critter alert!

Adoptable dogs will be on site....

Join Ocean Prime to Ray's Awareness for Shane Ray's Foundation

Dine to Dream

The event begins with a Broncos cocktail reception....

Rock-a-Belly Festival Hits Denver in November

Fill your belly

Fill your belly to help feed other bellies. ...

Breckenridge and PBS Team Up for Opening Day

Snow party

It's opening day at ski resorts across the state....

Where to Show off Your Halloween Costume in Denver

Fright festivals

Do you have your scary costume yet? ...

Drink Pink in October to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

To your health!

Now go do your part to help by raising a glass....

Denver's Best Cigar Bars

Up in Smoke

Here are places in Denver where you can puff along with your drink....

2017 Samuel Adams LongShot Winner Announced at Great American Beer Festival

Homebrew

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Four home brewers from around the country are selected as the best of the best a...

Brewers Association Holds Craft Beer Panel at GABF 2017

Independence Matters

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Brewery members participated to talk about trends in the craft brewing industry....

What's Happening at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival

Things to taste, see, and do

by Carrie Dow in Events

Just about everything you can think of having to do with beer is at this festiva...

Hop to the Fresh Hop Festival at Falling Rock

Get fresh

The 12th Annual Fresh Hop Festival is happening at Falling Rock Tap House. ...

Beer and Fun Surrounds the Great American Beer Festival

Extracurricular activities

by Carrie Dow in Beer

If you can't get into the festival itself, you can still enjoy award-winning bre...

Get Buzzed at the 4th Annual Grand Coffee Bazaar

Savor the bean instead of the barley

Get a caffeine buzz at this coffee-centric festival. ...

Get Every Last Bit Out of Summer at These Denver Rooftop Bars

Rocky Mountain Rooftops

Let's keep drinking outside Denver, because these rooftops will be open deep int...

Ocean Prime Dazzles with New Cocktail Menu

Prime time for cocktails

Each location strives to be unique to the city it's located....

Could You Be Wynkoop's Beer Drinker of the Year?

Enter BDOY now

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The winner could be you....

Where to Celebrate Labor Day 2017 in Denver

Labor Party

Enjoy yourself and relax after all the hard work you have done throughout the ye...

Where to Prosit to Oktoberfest in Colorado

Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi

Choosing which festival to attend will be the hardest part....

range Shows its Range with New Cocktail Menu

Home on the range

Let's take a taste tour....

Where to Select Your Fantasy Football Team in Denver

Draft Day

Nothing says fall like the return of NFL football....

Where to Toast the Solar Eclipse in Denver

Earth, moon and sun

Here are some places around town to celebrate the celestial light show....

Celebrate the Harvest at the 2017 Denver Food and Wine Festival

Culinary Cowabunga

All sorts of elevated eating and drinking will happen in the span of a few days....

Resolute Brewing Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Beers and bluegrass

What could be more Colorado than that?...

Where to Find Beer and Om in Denver

Namaste

Just like Denver's breweries, these yoga classes are inclusive and friendly so e...

Taste 125 Years of History at The Brown Palace

Celebrate the quasquicentennial with booze

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Now the public has a chance to taste some of that history because the hotel is c...

Mister Tuna Celebrates One Year with a Yacht Party

Yacht Rock

The Yacht Rock party begins at 9 PM with food and drink specials....

Enjoy Strange Craft at The Corner Office Brewers Brunch

Beer and Breakfast

This month's featured brewery is Strange Craft...

Oskar Blues Has a Mission to Donate One Million Cans, but Not of Beer

Can do

The Can'd Aid Foundation has distributed 483,200 cans of clean water to victims ...

Great American Beer Festival Tickets Go on Sale August 1-2

Pre-sale August 1

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The Great American Beer Festival will take place in Denver at the Colorado Conve...

Sesh Fest Returns for More Easy Drinking

"Ready to Sesh?"

Over 40 breweries will pour their easiest drinking beers with an ABV of 5% or le...

Celebrate Colorado's Birthday with Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

Happy Colorado Day!

Celebrate our beautiful state by drinking some beautiful Colorado whiskey....

Denver's Biergarten Festival Returns this July

Willkommen!

Denver's biggest German festival happens in the summer....

Drink These Colorado Beers this Summer

Summertime and the drinking is easy

These beers are mobile....

Where to Celebrate Independence Day 2017 in Denver

Be safe out there while enjoying American's birthday. Don't drink and drive. ...

Great Divide Celebrates Summer with a Block Party

Happy anniversary GDB!

This outdoor extravaganza will have music, lawn games and plenty of delicious GB...

The 28th Annual Do at the Zoo Gala Is June 15

Zoo After Dark

Denver's wildest party features food from over 55 of the city's best restaurants...

Breckenridge Brewery Announces Official Denver Comic Con Beer

I AM BREWT!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Are you ready to try it?...

Denver Flea Summer Market Returns to South Broadway

Summer festival and market

Shop over 200 of Colorado best makers and retailers. ...

Buy Dad a Drink this Father's Day in Denver

Happy Dad's Day!

Enjoy your day, Dad!...

June Brewers Brunch at The Corner Office

Denver Beer Co

Brunch beings at noon....

5280 Burger Bar Serves Burgers and Beer with Altitude

Burgers are the new beer

And if that weren't enough, 5280 Creamery is right next door....

Fort Collins' Old Elk Distillery Brings New Spirits to Denver

Dry Town

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

These tasty liquids have made their way to Denver....

Enjoy National Wine Day with Colorado Wines

Rocky Mountain vines

by Carrie Dow in Wine

Sounds like a good reason to have a glass....

Where to Drink in Denver on Memorial Day 2017

School's out!

Despite all the snow that's fallen, Memorial Weekend marks the start of summer....

Tap and Burger Opens Second Outpost in Sloan's Lake

New Happy Hour Menu

Located just two blocks south of the lake, this additional T&B offers tasty burg...

Strange Craft Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Backyard BBQ

Beer and BBQ

Enjoy a backyard BBQ with live music and unlimited pours. ...

Denver's Best Deals for Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

Bottoms up!

Read on to find easy breezy brunch cocktails in Denver....

Easy Brew Festival to Help Colorado Charity

Backpacks & Bleeders

A new beer festival is coming to town....

Wings & Whiskey Returns to Ace Eat Serve

Wing Ding

Fill your face with tasty wings and wash it all down with whiskey drinks....

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2017 in Denver

Una Mas Cerveza

The day falls on Friday this year so the parties will be plenty....

Where to Drink While Watching the Kentucky Derby

The Triple Crown Begins

Whether you enjoy the action or just like a good party, there is an event for yo...

Whiskey, Wine and Cigars with Avanti and Carbon Cafe

Indulge

This is a fun tasting event....

Bacon and Beer Classic Returns to Mile High

Two great tastes that taste great together

Enjoy bacon and beer, fun and games....

Adrift Tiki Bar Has New Owners and New Happy Hour

Combing the beaches of Denver

One thing that has not changed is the tiki vibe that so many have come to love....

Get Sophisticated Munchies at TAG on 420

Munchiefest

TAG will take your favorite food cravings and make 'em, TAG-style!...

Help the The House that Beer Built by Drinking Beer

"Hops for Homes"

Enjoy tasty beers while helping the community....

Coffee Joins the Denver Passport Program

Grab a Friend and Fika

The Fika Coffee Passport is available now....

Roca Patron Tequila Dinner at Del Frisco's

Viva Tequila

The deliciousness starts at 6:30 PM....

Where to Drink Near Coors Field on Rockies Opening Day

First pitch at 2:10 PM

Get a head start on summer as we celebrate the return of Major League Baseball t...

TAG Updates Cocktail Menu for Spring

TAG, you're it!

TAG has had an overhaul of its cocktail menu with new and exciting options. ...

Denver Road Trips: Enjoy a Breckenridge Bar Crawl, All Year Round

Get outta town!

After hitting the slopes with or without snow, take a Breckenridge Bar Crawl on ...

Where to Drink for Colorado Craft Beer Week, March 18-25

Bottoms up!

Here is a roundup of just a few of the fun beery things happening this week. ...

Broken Rice Opens in Denver

Cheap eats and drinks done fresh

Broken Rice serves traditional Pho, Banh Mi sandwiches, and craft cocktails....

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2017 in Denver

Erin go bragh!

Get your green on so you don't get pinched Denver....

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras 2017 in Denver

It's Mardi Gras!

Fat Tuesday is this, so here's how to celebrate in Denver....

Ace Eat Serve Celebrates the Chinese New Year with Cocktails

The Year of the Rooster

For the next 12 months, this creature will reign supreme. ...

Mister Tuna Presents an Evening of Scotch

MT Loves Scotch!

Enjoy a plethora of special select Scotches. ...

BrewDog Announces Puppy Parental Leave for Its Employees

It's Pawesome!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Staff both in the UK and the US will now receive one week of paid leave when the...

Where to Enjoy National Margarita Day in Denver

Pass the salt

"Friendship, good times and memories of somewhere warmer are all great reasons t...

Where to Find Drink Specials During Denver Restaurant Week

February 24-March 5, 2017

We here at DrinkDenver know you want to find some tasty drinks as a part of this...

Wynkoop Welcomes the Day of Dorks

"Welcome to the Dork Side"

It's a celebration of all things beer geek....

Crafty Ladies Beer Club to Host Aspen Brewing

She's Crafty!

The meeting will be held at the new Sloan's Lake Tap and Burger....

Drink and Dine at TAG Beer Dinner

Funk it up!

The dinner is Wednesday, March 15, at the restaurant....

Vinos and Insectos at The Infinite Monkey Theorem

WTF?

If you are intrigued, the event is Thursday, February 23. ...

What Colorado Beers to Drink for National Stout Month

Don't fear the dark

by Carrie Dow in Beer

There is a dark beer that's right for you, even if you don't like dark beers. Tr...

Oskar Blues Brewery to Host Hooky Days to Loveland

Start practicing your cough

Get a bus ride, lift tickets, beer and lunch without having to do any of the dri...

Cherry Cricket Temporarily Closed Due to Fire

Keeping You Informed

The burger joint in Cherry Creek is closed until further notice....

Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Denver

Love is the mountain air

Do you have plans for your sweetheart yet?...

Have the Perfect Pint Experience with Guinness in Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Guinness is providing an opportunity for North Americans to learn how to pour th...

Steuben's Opens Second Location in Arvada

Classic cocktails and Americana eats

This new Steuben's brings a little something different to the table....

See What You Missed at Denver's Bourbon & Bacon Fest 2017

B&B

by Carrie Dow in Events

Twelve select distilleries featured rare and specially aged bourbons. ...

Where to Watch Super Bowl LI in Denver

Who are you rooting for?

Game time is 4:30 PM. ...

Join Hoppy Yogis at Great Divide Brewing

Hops and Poses

Celebrate the merging of two awesome Denver pastimes....

Denver's Best Martini Makers Compete at Shaken, Not Stirred

Charity Fundraiser

Denver's top bars and restaurants will compete for the title of "Best Martini."...

Take Off for Taste at Departure Denver

Far away places

Denverites have a new place to land for relaxing while taking off on an adventur...

White Fence Farm Ups the ABV

The Farm Serves Alcohol. Really!

Better than Grandma used to make. Sorry Ma....

Warm Up with Colorado Winter Beers

Brews as big as the mountains

What do sip after a day in the snowy outdoors....

California's King Harbor Brewing Goes Their Own Way

Wildcard Identity

by Carrie Dow in Beer

King Harbor prefers to stretch the boundaries of style....

Town of Breckenridge Breaks Shot Ski Record Again

Bottoms up

Breckenridge again broke the record for the world's longest shot ski....

Winter Wine Festival Returns to Denver

Colorado's best wines

The event will exclusively feature Colorado wines....

TAG Restaurant Presents a Guest Chef Series Dinner

Boston vs. Denver

Enjoy a five-course meal with an optional wine pairing at TAG Restaurant....

Drink and Ponder at DMNS' The Science Lounge in January

What Makes Us Human?

The Science Lounge is back for 2016 on January 19 with the 'What Makes Us Human'...

Where and What to Drink at the 2017 National Western Stock Show

Yeehaw!

Here's a rundown of where to quench a thirst during the 2017 Stock Show....

Mister Tuna Continues to Add to Guard's Denver Empire

From the Notorious T.A.G.

Meet Mister Tuna....

Welcome Back to Winter Brew Fest

Over 40 breweries pouring

Enjoy an evening of beer, food, live music and fun....

Drink and Ponder at DMNS' The Science Lounge in February

The Science of Caffeine

The Science Lounge is back for 2016....

Take a California Bar Crawl at Redondo Beach Pier

With the weather getting colder and snowier up north, our thoughts wander to war...

You Can Have Both at Denver's Bourbon and Bacon Fest

"Two great tastes that taste great together"

The second annual Bourbon and Bacon Fest happens Saturday, January 21, at McNich...

Where to Ring in 2017 in Denver

What are you doing New Year's Eve?

New Year's Eve is when Denver shines and you don't want to miss the fun....

Where to Drink on Christmas Day 2016 in Denver

Happy Holidays and Go Broncos!

Enjoy these places that will be open on Christmas Day. ...

Denver's Popular Passport Program Returns for Winter

Hit the Denver cocktail trail

Denver's Passport program is back with a new Winter Warmer program....

Holiday Cocktails You Can Make at Home

You can do it!

by Carrie Dow in Cocktail Recipes

Holiday twists on classic cocktails that you can make at home....

Take a Refined Bar Crawl at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Delicious drinks, beautiful setting

Getaway for the weekend and stay somewhere in comfort and style. The Broadmoor i...

Where to Sip Festive Cocktails in Denver this Holiday Season

Sipping Seasonal

Enjoy the holiday season by toasting with a delicious drink at one of these fine...

Stranahan's Snowflake Whiskey Goes on Sale Saturday, December 3

No two are alike

The 2016 Snowflake Whiskey is named The Crestone Peak Edition....

Get Festive at Denver Beer Festivus

A Festivus for the Rest of Us

Every single brewery within the city limits is eligible to attend. ...

Tasty Tastings at Crafty Ladies Holiday Beer Dinner

Men welcome!

This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The National Multiple Sclerosi...

Holiday Beer Dinner at Del Frisco's

Be Merry!

Enjoy a meal paired with Colorado's own Avery Brewing beers....

Drag Queen Bingo Is Back at Odyssey

What a drag

This will be a holiday-themed Bingo All the Way....

SugarMill to Host Gingerbread House Parties in December

House Party!

SugarMill will host a series of "House" parties in December....

Try A Holiday Mixology Class at The Palm

Cocktails for the holidays

Be your own bartender for the holidays. ...

Where to Drink on Thanksgiving 2016 in Denver

We've got a lot to thankful for

After the turkey has been roasted, the stuffing stuffed, and the pie baked, we w...

Holiday Light Show and Ugly Sweater Party at Lowry

Pretty lights

The light display will start at 7 PM. ...

National Yeti Awareness Week at Great Divide Brewing

Do you believe?

November 14-18 has been declared National Yeti Awareness Week....

Rhein Haus Celebrates One Year in Denver

Happy Anniversary!

All of Denver is invited to Rhein Haus' birthday....

Day of Darks Returns to Wynkoop Brewing

Shave the date!

Over 25 breweries will bring their best "stache" of dark beers....

Find Your Inner German at Rhein Haus

Bocce and Bier

Let's take a visit to this new old beer hall....

Celebrate Autumn in Denver with Fall Cocktails

A Taste of Fall

To get into the fall spirit, try these delicious drinks....

Enjoy the After Dark Soiree at DMNS

Museum after dark

See cool science exhibits while enjoying delicious food and drink in an adult at...

Warm and Toasty Fall Beers to Sip in Denver

More than just pumpkin

The beers, like the leaves, are changing....

The Denver Bacon and Beer Festival Returns

Welcome to the Glitter Dome

by Carrie dow in Featured Event Listing

This event joins Denver's best breweries and restaurant to offer creative bacon ...

Where to Celebrate Halloween 2016 in Denver

Get Ghouled

Here is where you can "Get Ghouled" in Denver for Halloween....

Recap: The 2016 Great American Beer Festival (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The Great American Beer Festival celebrated 35 years of great beers on October 6...

Woman Wins Samuel Adams "Brewing the American Dream" Experienceship Award

That Magic Moment

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The program provides coaching, mentoring, education and business loans for small...

Wynkoop Brewery Crowns 2016 "Beer Drinker of the Year"

Free beer for life

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Not a sports champion, but a champion of beer....

Jim Koch Announces the Samuel Adams LongShot Winner at GABF

Home brew is good brew

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Over 1,000 beers from home brewers around the country participated. ...

What's New and What to Do at the Great American Beer Festival 2016

35th anniversary

There will be over 800 breweries and 3,800 beers, the biggest festival yet....

Where to Find Extracurricular Events During the Great American Beer Festival

Beer, beer and more beer

Here is where to find Extracurricular Events in Denver during GABF....

Gentry Bourbon Races into Colorado

Southern Charm Meets Rocky Mountains

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

It only seems fitting that Gentry be made available to all in the Centennial Sta...

Blue Moon Expands with New Brewery and Restaurant in RiNo

Full moon on the rise

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Enjoy locally-sourced foods and a selection of experimental brews....

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Denver

Ein prosit!

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls for a Chicken Dance....

Expand Your Mind at DMNS' Science Lounge

Adult Education

The adults-only Science Lounge continues into the fall....

Bourbon County Beer Dinner at Kachina

Special aged beers

The Bourbon County Beer dinner will feature Goose Island Brewing Company....

Death & Co Coming to Denver

Where the cocktail craze began

One of New York City's coolest hot spots is coming to Denver....

Where to Celebrate Labor Day in Denver

Salute hard work with some play

Here are some of Denver's best events, which include beverages, for Labor Day....

ViewHouse Centennial Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Labor Day Weekend

Party all weekend long

The fun at Viewhouse Centennial will happen all Labor Day weekend long....

Get in a Bind with Yoga and Beer at Great Divide

Hoppy Yogis is back!

Join the brewery for a relaxing evening of yoga and beer....

Where to Find Tasty Non-Alcoholic Beverages in Denver

Frescas, juices and more!

At these spots, you will find tasty, yet complex concoctions without all the alc...

Del Frisco's to Host Beer Dinner Series

Dine on the patio

A three-course menu served on the patio with live music. ...

Green Flash Brewing Releases Treasure Chest 2016 to Fight Breast Cancer

"Raise a glass to find a cure"

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Once again this program will feature the annual release of Treasure Chest beer p...

Enjoy Summer Wines and Cheese from Cheese+Provisions

Say cheese!

August is the time for peak cheese and wine flavor....

Wine Tasting to Support Great Danes at Avanti

Big Dogs

Visit Avantii Winery to help support Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue. ...

ViewHouse Centennial Celebrates Colorado Proud Month

Home Grown

An open-air dining room will feature a dinner made with local meats and produce,...

Farm to Table Wine Dinner in Vail

Farm Fresh

Enjoy a chef-crafted dinner paired with Colorado's best wines....

Where to Find Dog Friendly Bars in Denver

Gone to the Dogs

Never fear, many places around town are Fido friendly and have the right criteri...

Where to Host Your Fantasy Football Draft Party in Denver

I Want Winners

Here are some places that will provide the right atmosphere for you to pick the ...

Whiskey and Cigar Dinner at Del Frisco's

Smoke and whiskey under the stars

Enjoy live music and sultry cigars....

Governor's Cup Wine Tasting Celebrates the Best of Colorado Wines

"Raise a local glass"

by Carrie Dow in Wine

Governor John Hickenlooper announced the winning wines at the Governor's Cup Win...

Bull & Bush Brewery Celebrates 45th Anniversary in August

Four special beer releases

Party every Saturday night at the Bull & Bush in August featuring a different ba...

New Amsterdam Vodka to Host 'It's Your Town' Party in Denver

Art Meets Cocktail

New Amsterdam Vodka is hosting "It's Your Town" Denver in RiNo....

Take a Cocktail Class at The Crimson Room

Master Class

Here is what you can learn at The Crimson Room's cocktail class series....

Where to Watch the 2016 Summer Olympics in Denver

Go for the Gold!

We should celebrate the games as the Brazilians do, with a delicious Caipirinha....

Stranahan's to Host Denver's First Barrel Festival

Cask Thief

Join Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey as the staff pull out the rarest of barrels fo...

How Denver Does National Tequila Day

1 Tequila, 2 Tequila...

Happy National Tequila Day!...

Summer Brew Fest Returns to Mile High Station

Hop to it!

Celebrate Summer in Denver at the annual Summer Beer Fest....

Breckenridge Brewery Introduces the Nitro Series

It's a gas!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

These are no ordinary beverage delivery vessels. ...

Enjoy Summer on the Plaza at Guard and Grace

A Musical Happy Hour

This is a series of free concerts by up and coming artists....

Head to the Springs for Maker's Mark Weekend at The Broadmoor

Make Your Mark

You need to head for Colorado Springs for the Maker's Mark Weekend at The Broadm...

July Brewer's Brunch at The Corner Office to Feature Renegade

Breakfast and beer

This month's featured brewery is Renegade Brewing Company....

Pay Tribute to Sessionable Beers at Sesh Fest 2016

Day Drinking

Pay homage to session-style beers while picnicking outdoors....

Sam Adams to Hold "World's Largest Tap Takeover" at Old Chicago Nationwide

Boston Beer

by Carrie Dow in Events

Saturday, July 9, is the "World's Largest Tap Takeover" from Sam Adams and Old C...

Colorado's Most Expensive Cocktail: The Leyenda at The Broadmoor

A Colorado Legend

For only $88, you can sip The Leyenda, one of Colorado's most exclusive cocktail...

Enter to Win the REEBellion at the Ranch from Oskar Blues Brewery

Let's ride!

The winner will receive a three-night trip for four along with an embarrassment ...

The DMNS Science Lounge Will Blow Your Mind

Drink and learn

Enjoy a thought-provoking experience with cocktails and entertainment at the Den...

Park Burger in RiNo to Host The Denver Deluxe Party

Burgers, beers and block party

The Denver Deluxe will feature live music, burgers and beer....

Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Denver

Baby, You're a Firework!

Here are some places to enjoy the holiday with a drink in hand....

German Food and Fun at the 20th Annual Biergarten Fest

Ein Prosit!

by Carrie Dow in Events

Head to nearby Morrison for a family-friendly cultural event that offers traditi...

Headliner Announced for Breckenridge Hootenanny

Big Head Todd & the Monsters

by Carrie Dow in Events

The Brewery announces Big Head Todd & the Monster to headline this year's Hooten...

Colorado Summer Seasonals Hit Denver Shelves

Summer suds

The Summer Solstice is upon us!...

Where to Take Dad for a Drink on Father's Day

Thanks Dad!

A great way to thank Dad is to take him out for a nice meal and a beverage....

Denver Zoo Offers Free DO Tickets in Drink Naming Contest

26th Annual Do at the Zoo

by Carrie Dow in Events

Name the signature cocktail of this year's Do at the Zoo fundraiser and win two ...

Taste the 2016 Governor's Cup Wine Winners

Colorado's Best

This year's tasting takes place of Thursday, August 4 at the History Colorado Ce...

Uncorked Kitchen in Park Meadows to Host Summer Wine Tastings

"21 for Everyone"

Uncorked Kitchen to help folks get acquainted with all kinds of wines in a fun a...

Head West for Taste of the West in Golden

Best of the West

Taste of the West returns to Jefferson County June 9....

It's Negroni Week at The Nickel

Classic Cocktails for Charity

by Carrie Dow in Events

Places around the will will celebrate the cocktail in an effort to raise money f...

The Corner Office Brewer's Brunch to Feature Ratio Beerworks

Beer for Breakfast

Enjoy a 4-course brunch on Saturday, June 18....

Come Celebrate at Great Divide's 22nd Anniversary Party

Happy Anniversary!

Enjoy live music, outdoor games, food trucks and unlimited access to Great Divid...

Tickets on Sale for Breckenridge Brewery's Hootenany 2016

Hoot and holler

Time to get your tickets to Breckenridge Brewery's 12-acre block party....

Enjoy History and Drinking on the Cruzan Rum Distillery Tour

"Welcome to the Don't Hurry"

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

When people think of drinking the Virgin Islands, they often think of cocktails ...

Get Smarter at The Science Lounge at DMNS

Make friends and molecules

Enjoy a mind-expanding experience at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science....

Howl at the Moon to Host Summer Kick Off Party

Hoot and Howl

Enjoy food, drink, and all your favorite songs at Howl at the Moon's summer kick...

Dine Al Fresco in Larimer Square this Summer

An evening out(side)

Summer Dining Al Fresco is back in Larimer Square....

Second Home to Host the Laws Whiskey House Tour & Dinner

Take a tour

Enjoy delicious food and sip fine whiskey....

Attend The Pressed Conference Cider Festival in Denver

Contents Under Pressure

Sip some sours at The Pressed Conference May 28....

Eat Food, Do Some Good at the 2nd Annual Taste of the Broncos

Have a bowl with a Superbowl Champion

Meet your favorite players, eat your favorite food and listen to live music....

Drink Beer, Help Homeless Pets at Denver Yappy Hours

"Patios, Pints and Pooches"

Head to your favorite brewery for one of these five different Yappy Hours....

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Is All Business When It Comes to Cocktails

Get down to business

Let's take a tour of the bar menu at Del Frisco's....

City of Denver to Begin Enforcing 'No Dogs in Breweries' Rule

Doggie Downer

No more having a drink inside our favorite brewery with our four-legged friends....

Celebrate Summer and Service this Memorial Weekend in Denver

Welcome to summer!

We say thank you to those who served and sacrificed for our country....

Geek Out at the Denver Comic Con Beer Release Party

Snape-ricot

Get a first taste of Snape-ricot, a new brew from Breckenridge Brewery, at Stone...

Arapahoe Basin's Festival of the Brewpubs Returns to the Mountain

Party on the Mountain

Get in some ski runs in the morning and party in the afternoon at the Arapahoe B...

Euclid Hall Serves Up a Beer Dinner with Ratio Beerworks

Drink-n-Dine

Join Euclid Hall for a special five-course beer dinner paired with seven beers f...

The 27th Annual Do at the Zoo Is June 16

Get ready to roar

Stay up late with the city's real party animals at the Denver Zoo's biggest part...

Crafty Ladies Get Epic at May Meeting

"Coffee is the new hops"

Epic will present coffee-infused beers....

Former Future Sets Next Black Project Release Date

Starfire and Starfighter

Get ready for Starfire and Starfighter on Sunday, May 22....

Celebrate Tamayo's Quinceanera in Larimer Square

Sweet 15

Join this Larimer Square restaurant and rooftop bar on Wednesday, May 18, for it...

Eat Hearty at The Corner Office Brewer's Brunch this May

Breckenridge Brewery

Join TCO and the hearty, delicious beers of Breckenridge Brewery....

Where to Celebrate Mother's Day in Denver

Thanks Mom!

Pamper mom by taking her out for a special meal and beverage. ...

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2016 in Denver

Cinco de Drinko

Olé! Cinco de Mayo is on a Thursday this year....

Where to Watch the 2016 Kentucky Derby in Denver

And they're off!

Denverites will be glued to TVs all over town to see which horse will win the Ru...

The South Denver Beer Fests Keeps Going and Growing

Over 100 Breweries Pouring

The South Denver Beer Festival has been providing a weekend of beer in the park ...

Where to Find a Taste of Spring in Denver

April Showers = Snow

Here are some delicious ways to enjoy a taste of spring in Denver....

Wine Tasting and Cigar Specials at Avanti Winery in Littleton

Gars and Grapes

Start Friday a little early with Ashton Cigars at Avanti Winery....

Party at Denver Beer Company's Inaugural Sun Drenched Music Fest

300+ Days of Sunshine

Check out an amazing beach party at the DBC Canworks location. ...

TAG Restaurant to Host Pax Mahle's Wine Gap Wines

Wine's Most Interesting Man

In April, meet the rebellious wines of Pax Mahle's Wine Gap Wines....

Hopdoddy Makes an Impression with Burgers and Cocktails

Hops and doddies

Denver's burger joint Hopdoddy will surprise you. ...

Postino Opens First Wine Cafe in Denver

Board and Bottle

Postino isn't your typical Denver restaurant — it features great wine and beer...

TCO April Brewer's Brunch Features Great Divide

Beer for breakfast!

The latest edition of the Brewer's Brunch is Saturday, April 23. ...

Ride the 2016 Brewery Bike Crawl Series

Bikes and Brews

The summer 2016 Brewery Bike Crawl series will begin on Sunday, April 17. ...

Git Fit While Catering to Your Drinking Habit This Summer at These Denver Run Clubs

Will run for booze

Denver bar and brewery run clubs are gearing up to start the 2016 season....

Where to Toast the Colorado Rockies Home Opener

Bats, brats, and booze

Here's where to go before the first pitch. ...

Book Club Meets Wine Club at BookBar

Wine and read

This is no ordinary book store....

Denver, Get Your Tastes Buds Ready for BruFrou Happening April 30

Happening hops

BruFrou will feature 80 local brewers and chefs collaborating on multiple unique...

Salati Italian to Host Six Course Beer Pairing Dinner, March 24

Birra, that's Italian!

Most people assume that only Italian wine goes with Italian food....

Sip Drinks, Save Cats at Pours for Paws Events Around Denver

Give back while tossing one back

Want to help cats? Then all you have to do is drink!...

Kannah Creek Brewing Supports Colorado Firefighters With Crossed Irons Ale

Help our first responders

by Carrie Dow in Beer

A portion of this seasonal's sales will to to the Gerry Farrell Firefighter Fund...

Cochon555 Crowns Denver Punch Kings Winner

Punch King from the Punch Bowl

by Carrie Dow in Events

Denver's 2016 Punch King is......

Where to Show Your Irish Pride on St. Patrick's Day 2016 in Denver

Erin go bragh!

You don't need the luck of the Irish. You just need to get up early....

March Brewer's Brunch Features Denver Beer Company at The Corner Office, March 26

Drinking in the AM is a'ok

The March Brewer's Brunch will feature Denver Beer Company....

Where to Find the Best Drink Specials During Denver Restaurant Week

February 26 through March 6

This Leap Year we will have 10 days of fantastic food and drinks. ...

Savor the Brewer's Brunch With Odell Brewing at The Corner Office, Feb. 27

Four-course Brewers Brunch with Odell

Hungry yet?...

Where to Sip Margs on National Margarita Day in Denver

Frozen concoctions

There is nowhere better than Denver to enjoy this tasty tequila cocktail. ...

Spend an Evening with Horse & Dragon at Highland Tap and Burger, Feb. 27

Men welcome!

Enjoy this tasty beer pairing. ...

Kick It at Sports Authority Field at Mile High for Collaboration Fest, March 19

A taste experience

This year's festival will feature over 75 collaborative projects from around the...

Linebacker DeMarcus Ware Gives Rare Whisky to Denver Bronco Teammates After Super Bowl Victory

A little something, something

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

Ware will present all of his teammates with a special gift of Crown Royal XR whi...

Where to Raise a Toast to Your Love This Valentine's Day in Denver

Shot in the heart

Check out these unique ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Denver....

Where to Drink on President's Day in Denver

Day Drinking

Those of us who stay behind enjoy a different kind of holiday sport, Day Drinkin...

Where to Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Denver

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Here's where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Mile High....

Where to Watch the Broncos (W)in the Super Bowl in Denver

#BroncosCountry

May the best team (Broncos) win!...

Savor the Flavor at HTB's Brewed Food Dinner With New Belgium Brewing, Feb. 4

Food made with beer ingredients

The Brewed Food and Beer Pairing Dinner will feature Colorado's own New Belgium....

Hit the Southern Hemisphere Hop Fest at Stoney's, Feb. 27

Head South, Way South

Over 20 breweries will be on hand to showcase rare new beers....

Great Frontier Brewing Company Comes to the Gluten-Free Rescue

Delicious beer without the gluten

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Delicious beer without the gluten....

Former Future Celebrates Second Anniversary With Parties, Toasts, Beer, and Music, Jan. 29-30

Celebrate Two Years of Awesome Brews

Join the brewery for a weekend of special beer tastings. ...

Breckenridge Breaks World Record for Longest Shot Ski During Ullr Fest

A toast to Ullr

by Carrie Dow in Events

Once again the mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado, is on top of the drinkin...

What and Where to Drink for National Hot Toddy Day

Toasted

Delicious hot drinks to keep us warm during these chilly winter months....

Winter Brew Fest Returns to Mile High Station in Denver, Jan 23 & 24

Beers and brrrrs

Ward off the chills with plentiful brews. ...

Former Future Announces First Black Project Release Date for 2016

Welcome to Dreamland

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The first 2016 Black Project Ale will actually be TWO releases for double the fu...

Meet the Maker Every First Thursday at La Biblioteca, Denver's Tequila Library

Meet and Greet

Tastings are complimentary....

Celebrate Winter at Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, Jan. 13-16

So don't sit at home sulking with cabin fever, get out and celebrate winter fun ...

Cochon555 and Punch Kings Return to Cities Nationwide for 2016 Competition

Pigs and punches

This event features master chefs and bartenders from around the country creating...

Kachina Hosts Beer Pairing Dinner With Bourbon County Rarities, Jan. 16

Get the Goose!

Tickets are limited. ...

Where to Enjoy a Filling New Year's Day Brunch in Denver

Hair o' the dog

How are you feeling?...

Where to Pop the Cork on New Year's Eve in Denver

Auld Lang Syne

Where to celebrate another trip around the sun....

Celebrate Boxing Day the Traditional Way at Argyll Whisky Beer, Dec. 26

Box out

Enjoy a proper English Boxing Day celebration on Saturday, December 26. ...

Where to Enjoy a Drink on Christmas Day 2015

'Tis the season

Here are a few places to have a holiday toast on Christmas Day....

At Carbon Beverage Cafe, You're the Bartender

Carbonation Station

The customer determines the drink, not the barista or bartender....

Denver Bartender Moving on to Las Vegas for National BARocker Competition

And the winner is...

The cafe's best bartender will head to Vegas to represent Denver in the national...

Snow is Falling and Beer is Flowing at Telluride Brewing Company

Colorado Road Trip!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The town of Telluride brews up some wicked liquids....

Thirsty Lion Gastropub Offers a Welcoming Environment for Sports Fans and Non-Fans Alike

More than a sports bar

There is something for everyone here....

Join The Tavern Littleton for Christmas Movie Night Every Wednesday in December

Ho Ho Ho

Get in the holiday spirit....

Get a Taste of Italy at Sarto's Italian Micro Brew Dinner, Dec. 14

That's Italian!

Tickets are limited....

Where to Host Your Denver Holiday Office Party

Pre-party party planning guide

What place is best for your office?...

The 4th Annual Denver Beer Festivus Brings Beer and Holly Jolly Together, Dec. 13

Hoppy Holidays!

Only beers brewed in the Mile High City can be poured. ...

Where to Grab a Drink on Thanksgiving Day in Denver

Gratitude

Gather the friends and family and get out of the house for a few hours....

Drink Beer, Help Animals at the Denver Dumb Friends League During These Holiday "Yappy Hours"

Woof, woof

Save lives, one pint at a time....

Where to Enjoy Festive Holiday Cocktails in Denver

Yuletide spirits

Here are a few Yuletide spirits and where to find them. ...

Sip in the Sunrise for Fabulous Prizes From Denver Beer Company

Drink in the sunrise

Denver Beer Company puts their love of beer and the Colorado outdoors together....

BARocker Competition Returns to the Hard Rock Cafe Denver, Nov. 18

Who's your favorite?

The Denver cafe will host its competition on Wednesday, November 18, at 6 PM....

Head South to Pueblo for the Big Bear Brew Fest, Nov. 21

2nd Annual Brew Fest

Sample over 100 beers from more than 50 breweries....

The Crafty Ladies Meet Left Hand Brewing, Nov. 3 & 17

Chicks only!

Colorado favorite Left Hand Brewing Company will join the Crafty Ladies Beer Clu...

You Could Be Wynkoop Brewing's Beer Drinker of the Year 2016

You can begin your entries now. ...

Where to Go Adult Trick or Treating in Denver

Smell my feet!

Here are places where you can take the kids or be the kids trick or treating in ...

Head for the Hills and Get to the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival, Oct. 23-25

Stills in the hills

Highlights include small-batch distillers with artisan spirit seminars, fine loc...

Where to Get Your Fright for Halloween 2015 in Denver

Trick or treat?

Here are some of the biggest, baddest, and spookiest Halloween parties in Denver...

Inaugural Country Beer Festival Hits JeffCo Fairgrounds, Oct. 24

Yee-haw!

Time to dust off the boots and put on your finest cowboy hat....

Randolph's Restaurant & Bar Opens the Paw-tio to Four-Legged Guests

Pupcakes and cocktails

Bring your dog to Randolph's for a pupcake on the paw-tio....

The Crafty Ladies Beer Club Host Firestone Walker Twice in October, Oct. 20 & 27

Lions and bears and beers, oh my!

Taste beers from award-winning brewery Firestone Walker. ...

Where to Drink Pink for Charity This October

Here is where you can Drink Pink and help a good cause too. ...

Oskar Blues Cans Water Instead of Beer to Help South Carolina Flood Areas

CAN'd Aid at work

The brewery is reaching out to help flood victims in South Carolina....

Dive Into Max's Wine Dive's New Cocktail Menu

Meet the new full bar lineup

The bar is now fully stocked and serves a variety of cocktails....

Boston Brewing Company's Jim Koch Announces Samuel Adams LongShot Homebrew Contest Winners and Nitro Brews Coming Soon

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Big things are happening at Boston Beer Company as proved by founder Jim Koch ov...

Recap: 2015 Great American Beer Festival (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer

This past weekend saw the 29th Annual Great American Beer Festival come and go. ...

Variety Reigns Supreme at Leopold Bros. Distillery

If some is good, more is better

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

What sets this distillery apart is the number of different spirits the Brothers ...

Oskar Blues to Open Brewery in Austin, Texas in 2016

Live music capital of the world!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Oskar Blues has taken over the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and the Pisgah Forest...

Hop Over to the Falling Rock Fresh Hop Festival, Oct. 3

It's brewtastic!

The 10th annual Falling Rock Fresh Hop Festival is coming to LoDo....

Get Yourself to the 46th Annual Denver Oktoberfest, Sept. 25-27

Prost!

One of the country's largest Oktoberfest festivals is right here in Denver....

Learn Classic Cocktail Technique at Leopold Bros. Distillery

Master Class

Attendees will actively prepare a cocktail and get to enjoy it afterward....

Enjoy the Ultimate GABF After-Party by Breckenridge Brewery, Sept. 26

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Drink Denver is making things easier for you. You're Welcome....

Three Ways to Enjoy National Punch Day in Denver

Sunday Punch Day!

Take the work out of making punch by heading to these punchy places in Denver....

Where to Find GABF Events Beyond the Convention Center

Beer, beer, and more beer

The question is, "Where do you begin?"...

Where to Find Broncos Football Specials in Denver

Are you ready for some football?

Football fans, we made it!...

Get Your Scare on Every Thursday at ViewHouse Ballpark

Halloween horror

Enjoy (or cowl) at a different horror movie every Thursday night until Halloween...

Things Are Getting Peachy in Denver Cocktail Glasses

Sorry, not sorry, Georgia

Here are some peachy keen drinks you can find around town. ...

Denver Food and Wine Classic Returns for 11th Year September 9-12

One of Denver's premier food and wine festivals will end the summer event season...

Stout Street Social Now Offers Free Beer on First Fridays

Silver Bullets

The pouring starts this Friday, September 4....

Celebrate the End of Summer at the Denver Passport Closing Party, Sept. 3

Show us your passport

The program is closing down for the summer, but not without a party. ...

Where to Drink and Celebrate This Labor Day Weekend in Denver

A Toast to Labor

Summer is winding down, but it's not time to get out those winter jackets just y...

Join the Cat Care Society for Wine, Cheese, and Painted Cats, Sept. 4

Wine bar

The Cat Care Society will partner with Art of Life Gallery for a Wine and Cheese...

Grab a New Brew With a View at the Brown Palace Hotel

A Grand Dame of a Beer

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The hotel teamed up with Hall Brewing to create a unique brew. ...

Where to Host a Fantasy Football Draft Party in Denver

Are you in The League?

Here are some places in Denver that will help you pick the winners....

Former Future Brewing Company Announces Next Black Project Release Date

Welcome to Dreamland

by Carrie Dow in Beer

This Sunday, August 23, Former Future Brewing Company will release the next beer...

Neighborhood Pub Crawl: Sloan's Lake

On the waterfront

All this water fun can work up a thirst. ...

Where to Watch the Final Stage of the USA Pro Challenge, Golden to Denver

Will you Bonk or Breakaway?

For one glorious week the world's best cyclists will tackle the mountains of Col...

Avanti Food & Beverage Has It All Under One Roof

Seven restaurants, one building

Think of it as a global food court with a lounge....

Engage in "Le Cinq a Sept" This Summer at Bittersweet

French Tryst

Everything sounds better in French. ...

The Story Behind Former Future Brewing Company and its Spontaneous Ales

Born to be wild

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Former Future is the story of Sarah and James and some spontaneous microbes....

Retreat to the Mountains for the 12th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival, Aug. 5-9

Cheers to the beautiful outdoors

Put the Steamboat Wine Festival on your summer travel calendar, because events a...

Recap: The 19th Annual Biergarten Festival (PHOTOS)

by Carrie Dow in Events

The 19th Annual Biergarten Festival, put on by the German American Chambers of C...

Sip Your Way into Summer with These Denver Cocktails

Summer sips

The long, lazy day of July and August were made for flavorful cocktails....

Bull & Bush to Celebrate 44 Years This August

The pub is throwing themselves and their patrons a big party....

Sample Colorado's Best Wines at the Governor's Cup Wine Tasting, Aug. 1

Colorado's best wines

The Governor's Cup Tasting Event will celebrate Colorado's best wines....

Summer Brew Fest Returns to Mile High Station for Two Nights, July 24 & 25

Summer time fun!

by Carrie Dow in Events

The 21st annual Denver Summer Brew Fest returns for two nights in July. ...

La Loma Raises the Bar(rel) for Tequila

Coin and queso

This 35-year-old Highlands institution has the patio ready for summer....

Where to Watch the Women's World Cup Final in Denver

USA! USA! USA!

The women of the US National Team have made it to the FIFA World Cup Final....

Where to Celebrate Independence Day with a Drink in Denver

Stars and Stripes Forever

There will be plenty to see, do, and enjoy, including beverages....

The Biergarten Festival in Morrison is Back, July 10-12

Herzlich Willkommen!

The 19th Annual Biergarten Festival celebrating everything Bavarian is back!...

Recap: Denver Zoo's 26th Annual Do at the Zoo

by Carrie Dow in Events

The 26th Annual Do at the Zoo took place June 18, and a great time was had by al...

Breckenridge Brewery and Leftover Salmon Celebrate 25 Years of Creative Craft With Hootenanny 25, July 18

Breckenridge Brewery will turn a youthful quarter century this year. ...

Hogshead Brewery to Commemorate 3rd Anniversary With Weekend Long Party, June 25-28

Go Hog Wild!

Enjoy live music, food and special beer releases all weekend....

Where to Take Your Dad for a Drink This Father's Day

Thanks Dad!

Here are some places where Dads can get an extra special liquid treat for Father...

Experience The Science Lounge at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

by Carrie Dow in Events

You are never too old to learn something new....

Breckenridge Brewery Announces Grand Opening on Father's Day Weekend

Join the tour

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The new brewery is now set for a Grand Opening Weekend, June 20-21....

Find Grit and Grits at Max's Wine Dive

There's a new dive in town

A new restaurant in Denver has the audacity to ask "Fried chicken and Champagne,...

Wings & Whiskey Returns to Ace Eat Serve, June 7

Wings up!

Join the party at Ace Eat Serve for the 2nd annual Wings & Whiskey. ...

Tickets are on Sale Now for the Denver Zoo's 26th Annual Do at the Zoo

Get ready for a wild time!

Tickets for the 2015 Do at the Zoo gala are on sale now....

Taste of the West is Coming to Lakewood, June 11

Deliciousness awaits

Enjoy this fine culinary event in the great outdoors. ...

Get Adventurous With the Sake Menu at Zengo

Give and take

We'll focus our gaze east and learn a little bit about sake....

What to Do and Where to Drink This Memorial Weekend in Denver

Summer time is sipping time

Why not join the party this holiday weekend?...

Enjoy Toucan Tuesdays at Randolph's All Summer Long

Two please!

Kick off a summer of fun and sharing with Randolph's and Metro CareRing. ...

Party in the Mountains at Arapahoe Basin's 14th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs, May 24

One last ride!

Twelve breweries, live music, and a beach party in the snow. ...

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2015 in Denver

Mariachi and margaritas

Celebrate the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday, May 5....

Where to Take Mom for a Drink This Mother's Day

Thanks, Mom!

Tell mom how special she is on Sunday, May 10. ...

Join the Party at the South Denver Beer Fest, May 2-3

Party in the park

The South Denver Beer Festival will showcase over 80 breweries and 120 beers....

Where to Catch the 2015 Kentucky Derby in Denver

Run for the Roses

The pageantry happens all day long, but the race starts at 4 PM Mountain Time. ...

Where to Watch "The Fight" in Denver on May 2

It'll be a knockout

Unless you've been living under a rock, the Mayweather v. Pacquiao fight is Satu...

Breckenridge Brewery Is Crafting a Special Beer for 2015 Denver Comic Con

It's a knock-out

by Carrie Dow in Beer

While it sounds mild-mannered, this beer packs a punch!...

Get Pedaling and Join the Denver/Highlands Summer Brewery Bike Crawl Series

Let's ride!

Time to hit the road....

Where to Celebrate Earth Day With Local and Organic Drinks in Denver

Go organic for Earth Day

Give thanks to Mother Earth on Wednesday, April 22....

Find the Force at the 2nd Annual May the 4th Be With You Dinner at Session Kitchen

Use the Force!

Session Kitchen will host Denver's biggest (and possibly only) May the 4th Be Wi...

Learn Oysterology With Humboldt's Wine and Oyster Pairing

Shuck it

The easiest and tastiest way to sample the ocean. ...

The Crafty Ladies Meet Former Future at This Month's Craft Ladies Beer Club Meeting, April 21

Meet the future

The Crafty Ladies come full circle with Former Future...

Where to Drink for the Rockies' 2015 Opening Day in Denver

Play Ball!

Here is where to hang out for Opening Day. ...

Learn to Homebrew at Odyssey Beerwerks, April 11

Beer DIY

Class is in session at Odyssey....

Crafty Ladies Beer Club Hosts Renegade Brewing, April 7

Hello Crafty Ladies!

Enjoy tasty Renegade beers paired with small bites. ...

Where to Sip Gin and Tonics in Denver

Enjoy a G&T in one of these special settings....

It's Martini Time at ViewHouse Centennial

Enjoy the view

This classic cocktail has changed over the years and new and surprising varietie...

Jump Into the Deep End at The Dive Lounge

Swimming in a fish bowl

Inside Denver's Downtown Aquarium is something unexpected....

Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade Celebrates 53 Years (PHOTOS)

Denver boasts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the country. Here'...

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2015 in Denver

The largest St. Patrick's Day parade west of the Mississippi

Denver is a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day....

Denver's World of Beer Locations to Tap Fresh Pilsner Urquell, March 12

Czech it out

Without leaving your barstool, sample this classic beer style from around the wo...

Denver's Best Spots for Day Drinking

Startin' early

Let's start imbibing now at some of Denver's best day drinking spots. ...

Marco's Offers an Evening to Meet the Masters, March 20 & 21

Neapolitan

Have you even wanted to learn to cook like the chefs of Naples, Italy?...

Celebrate the Vernal Equinox at Odyssey, March 21

Spring beer

Spring is a time when brewers start pouring spring beers. ...

Crafty Ladies Tap Collaboration Joyride Brew at Highland Tap and Burger, March 12

Hoppin' Mad

Those Crafty Ladies at the Highland Tap and Burger will get to enjoy the fruits ...

La Biblioteca Holds Monthly Meet the Maker Events

Denver's Tequila Library

A chance to sample tequilas in an intimate setting. ...

Get a Sneak Peek at the New Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Drink Denver got a sneak peek of the new Breckenridge Brewery taking shape in Li...

Sample Breckenridge Brewery's Barleywine Batch #2 at A Special Tasting, Feb. 27

You might find a Golden Ticket

Breckenridge Brewery's latest barleywine is ready for tasting....

Denver's Best Coffee Shops and Cafes

Caffeine Fiend

"I have measured out my life in coffee spoons..."...

Where to Get Complimentary Drinks During Denver Restaurant Week, Feb. 20-March 1

Drink and dine

Grab multi-course dinners around town for only $30 per person....

Punch Bowl Social has Something for Everyone

Check out the punch bowl graveyard

Punch Bowl Social is now an official Denver hot spot....

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Denver (2015 Edition)

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

No matter what you call it, here are places to celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday...

Crafty Ladies Get Technical with Upslope in February

The Science of Brewing

Learn about the brewing process with Upslope Brewing's Mara Miller. ...

Where to Enjoy Valentine's Day in Denver (With or Without a Sweetheart)

Hugs and kisses

This year Valentine's Day is on a Saturday. Better start making your plans now....

Sierra Nevada is the Official Beer of the 2015 World Ski Championships

Go for the gold!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The world's best skiers will descend on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Feb...

Big Beer and BBQ are King at Spruce Tap House

Non-denominational BBQ

A BBQ joint and tap house that will broaden your expectations of both....

FATE Brewing to Celebrate Two Years in February

Happy anniversary!

Celebrate two years of suds at FATE in Boulder...

Where to Go to NOT Root for the Patriots or Seahawks

Deflated

Here are some places we can boo both teams this Sunday. ...

Brew Big Red: A Brewery Tour of Lincoln, NE

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The college town of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to plenty of impressive taps....

Drink Socially at Stout Street Social

60 beer taps!

A new taphouse downtown is bringing a new variety of beers to enjoy....

UnResolution Dinner with Avery Brewing at Argyll

Celebrate the sad end to your resolutions....

Where to Belly-Up at the National Western Stock Show

Giddy up!

Enjoy two glorious boot-stompin' weeks of Stock Show action....

Where to Watch the Broncos Playoff Game

United in Orange

The National Football League playoffs continue with your Denver Broncos vs. the ...

Join the Blowout Bash at The Bark Bar, Jan 15

Bark till you drop!

Everything in the bar is 50% off!...

Centro is Central for Cocktails in Boulder

Drink Baja-style

Centro Latin Kitchen brings Latin-American food to the next level in Boulder....

Whisky Rules at Argyll Gastropub

Old and New World whisky

Argyll serves a modern take on traditional pub fare to fill your soul....

Chill Out at These Winter Festivals Happening Around Colorado

Party in the snow!

We're a hardy bunch here in the Centennial State. ...

Winter Brew Fest Brings Great Beer to Mile High Station, Jan. 23 & 24

Drink and dance

Enjoy beers from over 50 different breweries....

Where to Have New Year's Day Brunch In and Around Denver

Happy 2015!

Be sure to enjoy a little hair of the dog while you're at it....

Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Town in Denver

Happy New Year!

Parties, fireworks and plenty of funny hats make Denver a great place to celebra...

Festive Denver Cocktails for the Holiday Season

Season's Greetings

Cocktails like to dress up for the holidays too....

What's Open on Christmas Day In and Around Denver

Merry Christmas!

Here are a few places that will be open on Christmas Day in Denver...

Holiday Pub Crawl: Pearl Street Mall in Boulder

Pub crawl with a holiday twist

Enjoy a holiday pub crawl in nearby Boulder....

BrewAsanas Offers Last Two Beer and Yoga Classes for 2014

Take a holiday time out

Receive good Karma for the holidays with yoga and a beer....

Grab Lunch and a Beer with Santa at Lowry Beer Garden, Dec 14

Family fun

Bring the camera for this memorable. ...

Holiday Bubbly 101: 5 Sparkling Wines Under $30

Bring some bubbly to this year's holiday party

by Carrie Dow in Wine

Need some bubbly for the holidays? The Drink Nation is here to help!...

East Coast Beer Meets Dixie Chicken at The Post Brewing Company

Beer + chicken = How-Dee

The Post Brewing Company is a brewery/poultry palace in Lafayette....

Holiday Beer Dinner at Highland Tap and Burger, Dec. 15

Five-course holiday dinner

No holiday is complete without a beautiful and lavish dinner. ...

Bars, Restaurants, and More Open on Turkey Day in Denver

Happy Thanksgiving!

Slaving over a hot stove all day is not the only option on Thanksgiving. ...

Get Rewarded for Shopping on Black Friday at ViewHouse Centennial

Complimentary cocktail

After fighting the crowds on Black Friday, get rewarded from the ViewHouse in Ce...

"Lift Your Spirits" Tastings at Denver International Airport

Drink spirits to lift spirits

Timberline Steaks & Grille will welcome holiday travelers with special spirit ta...

Old Chicago Explorer Series to feature Boulevard and Odell Breweries

Silver Anniversary

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Old Chicago restaurants are helping Boulevard and Odell Brewing celebrate 25 yea...

The Drink Denver Holiday Party Location Guide

Start planning now...

'Tis the season for company parties!...

Denver's Third World of Beer Now Open Downtown

Beer and food

The third installment of the Metro area's World of Beer is now open in Lower Dow...

Denver's Bars and Restaurants to Honor Veterans this Veteran's Day

Thank you!

Veterans' Day is Tuesday, November 11....

Third Time is a Charm for Denver Beer Festivus

Denver-only beers!

This event features only beers conceived in the confines of the Mile High metro ...

Party with the Rat Pack at the White Christmas Ball, Dec. 6

Don't be a FuddyDuddy because it's Killer-diller

Think your grandparents don't know how to party? Well, you'd be wrong. ...

Fado Brings Ireland to the Mile High City

F'doe

If you're looking for a true Irish drinking experience, you don't have to cross ...

Hard Rock Cafe Denver Crowns BARocker Champion

Rock on...

by Carrie Dow in Events

The winner gets a rockstar trip to Las Vegas to compete at the North American re...

The Denver Gorilla Run moves to City Park

Go like Gorillas

For over 10 years Denverites have been dressing up as gorillas and running aroun...

Simms Steakhouse Hosts Boo with a View, Oct. 31

Drink spirits with spirits

Enjoy a Halloween-themed dinner and spirits pairing with stunning views of downt...

Jax Fish House LoDo Brings Seafood to the Coast of Colorado

Seafood and sips

Jax has a happy hour menu that is not only sea-worthy, it will keep the wallet b...

Where to Celebrate Halloween in Denver

It's not just for kids anymore

Halloween is all grown up and ready to party....

Denver's Bartenders Duke It Out at Hard Rock's BARocker Competition

Rock and Roll

Cheer on your favorite BARockers as they pour, twirl, flip and flair. ...

Colorado Roadtrip: Where to Drink in Salida

Outdoor fun year around

Here are some places where you can "DrinkSalida"...

The Bark Bar is Hosting a Fundraising Party, Oct. 18

Dogs and drafts

The Bark Bar is the first of its kind in Denver. However, when something is new,...

Drink Pink to Fight Breast Cancer this October

Tipping for tatas

Now you can drink pink at Denver bars and restaurants and proceeds will fight br...

Recap of the 2014 Great American Beer Fest (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Couldn't make it to Denver for this year's Great American Beer Festival? Click t...

What an ORDEAL! A Recap of the Oskar Blues Bus Tour 2014

Six beer-filled stops

by Carrie Dow in Beer

For the fourth year in a row, Oskar Blues Brewery put together a special tasting...

Samuel Adams' Jim Koch Announces Homebrew Longshot Winners at GABF

Homebrews and Cru

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Four home brewers from around the country won a trip to Denver to visit GABF and...

The Neighborhood Catches Up with the Highland Tavern

Tots and 'tails

When the Highland Tavern opened in 2006, it was on the edge of an area of Denver...

Get Some Napkins Ready for the First Annual Capitol Hill Burger Battle, Oct. 17

Burgers and Beer

Pick your place for this burger and beer throw down....

What's New and What To Do at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival

The USA's biggest beer competition returns

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Where you one of the lucky few to get Great American Beer Festival tickets? Cong...

Where to Find Denver's Best Tacos

Tacos por favor

Where to find some of Denver's tastiest and most unique tacos....

Autumn in a Glass: Denver's Best Fall Cocktails

Denver cocktails are turning like leaves

Denver bars are putting fall's best flavors on the cocktail menu. ...

Denver's Best Hotel Bars

Get a room

A number of Denver's hotel bars are the choice of locals....

Krewe BBQ and Breckenridge Brewery are Throwing a Firkin Party, Sept. 30

Free firkin party

The folks at Krewe BBQ and Breckenridge Brewery are having a FREE firkin party....

It's A Burger and Beer Battle at Ignite!, Sept 25

Vote for the best

Join Ignite for a friendly competition of burgers and beers. ...

Oktoberfest Denver Returns Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28

Ein Prosit!

Denver has hosted one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the US since 19...

Get Much More Than a Nickel's Worth at The Nickel's Barrel Bar

New restaurant and bar in Hotel Teatro

Denver's historic Hotel Teatro just opened a shiny new restaurant and hotel bar....

A Look at the New ViewHouse Centennial/DTC

Drinks with a view

The new ViewHouse is open and ready to party!...

The 2014 Great American Beer Festival Sells Out Once Again

The country's largest beer competition

The city will celebrate all things hops and barley. ...

Elitch Gardens Brew Festival, Sept 20

Fun at the amusement park

Join Elitch Gardens for the 2nd Annual Brew Festival this Saturady. ...

Wine Tasting for Charity at Avanti Wines, Sept 26

Big Dogs Huge Paws

Taste some great wines and help some gentle giants....

Where to Find Football Drink Specials in Denver

Go Broncos!

We've forgotten all about that silly game last February. ...

What to Do and Where to Drink in Denver Labor Day Weekend

Summer's last blast!

Summer's last holiday is just around the corner....

Take It Easy with Summer Mocktails

Keep cool without overindulging

These summer sips are full of great taste without all the fuzziness the next day...

Neighborhood Pub Crawl: South Pearl Street

Take a stroll on the street

Here is how you do a pub crawl on South Pearl Street....

Denver Meets Scandinavia at Trillium

Taste the Rainbow

Trillium is one of the few places in Denver with an emphasis on Scandinavian cui...

Green Flash Brewing's West Coast IPA Makes Historic Atlantic Crossing

An American IPA in Belgium

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Green Flash Brewing's flagship beer, West Coast IPA, will be brewed, bottled and...

Toasting 11 Years of the Steamboat Wine Festival (PHOTOS)

In case you missed it, here's a look at one of the most picturesque wine events ...

Crafty Ladies Travel the World in Beer for August

Tchuess!

Merchant du Vin will visit the ladies of Highland Tap and Burger for an evening ...

TEV Edelweiss Oktoberfest Celebration

Prost!

Denver's oldest German club will celebrate Oktoberfest. ...

Get Ready for a Summer Denver Restaurant Week, Aug 23-29

Round #2

Denver Restaurant Week is back for a summer session!...

Sip, Sup and Move Your Feet at Hoofin It, Aug 17-20

Farm to table dinners in Denver

Hoofin It will take place in several Denver neighborhoods....

Where to Drink and Watch the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Follow the peloton

Move over Tour de France!...

What to Drink with Your Summertime Barbecue

Go whole hog

BBQ season is here, but what to serve your thirsty guests?...

Blues & Brews Festival on South Pearl Street

"Is it a music festival with really good beer or a beer festival with really good music?"

The street will be closed to cars so South Pearl Street can turn into a giant pa...

Shuck It Up at Oyster Happy Hour at Jax Fish House

Governor Hickenlooper is Head Shucker

All four Jax Fish House locations will offer an Oyster Happy Hour. ...

The 11th annual Steamboat Wine Festival

Grapes and grub

Get away for the weekend to Steamboat Springs....

Welcome Back to Lola: An old favorite gets a new makeover

The cougar of the Highlands

After being around for 12 year, Lola is the Grande Dame of Highlands restaurants...

Spend an Evening with the House of Walker at Session Kitchen

Say hello to Johnnie

Session Kitchen is celebrating all things whisky on July 22....

Boozy Brain Freeze: Where to Find Adult Milkshakes and Frozen Drinks in Denver

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard

The milkshake has just grown up....

Where to Enjoy National Tequila Day in Denver

Nectar of the gods

We honor the Aztecs and their pain-killing tequila with National Tequila Day, Ju...

Boozy Destinations: Snowy Mountain Brewery in Saratoga, WY

Soaks and Suds

Snowy Mountain Brewery is located at the Saratoga Resort and Spa, a resort that ...

Enjoy a Session of Cocktails at Session Kitchen

Have a "session"

Enjoy a "session" of eating, drinking and socializing. ...

Crafty Ladies Beer Club Will Meet Their Fate in July

Ladies only

Crafty Ladies Beer Club at the Highland Tap and Burger will host Fate Brewing fr...

First Annual Uptown Clam Bake at Humboldt

Get steamed

Enjoy some tasty bivalves from the East Coast at this Uptown restaurant. ...

Wazee Supper Club Serving Up POTUS Punch

No Secret Service required

In honor of President Obama's surprise visit to this friendly pizza joint in dow...

Viva la France! Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in Denver

Summer Soiree

Francophiles will also be honoring their independence day this month....

2014 Punch King (Actually Queen) Crowned in Denver

Bacon and Bourbon

The competition was fierce and only one prevailed, but everyone who attended cam...

Independence Day: Where to Celebrate 4th of July with a Drink in Denver

The city's best fireworks

Denverites head outside to the park, pitch or stadium for 4th of July. ...

Join the 5th Annual Stapleton Beer Festival in July

Beer and music in the park

Enjoy an afternoon in the park at The 4th Annual Stapleton Beer Festival. ...

Be Irish for the Weekend at Colorado Irish Fest

Be Irish for three whole days!

Everyone gets a little Irish at the Colorado Irish Festival....

ICYMI: Photo Recap of Do at the Zoo 2014

Party animals

This is the 25th anniversary of this fun and unique event. ...

Second Annual Punch Kings Competition and Party Coming to Denver

Ten cities, only one ruler

Cochon 555 and Breckenridge Bourbon present the national Punch Kings Competition...

CyclHOPS Part II in Longmont

Joint venture

Enjoy a five-course dinner and beer at CyclHOPS in Longmont on Tuesday, June 24....

Where to Get Served and Volleyed During Wimbledon in Denver

Cherio!

Summer is when the sports world preps to watch the white outfits of Wimbledon ge...

Film Review: Crafting a Nation

CAN they do it?

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The film shows the hard work and dedication of the people who brew craft beer fo...

Oysters and Cocktails Come Together at Humboldt

Bivalves of goodness

Denver fans are sucking them up, literally...

ViewHouse to host Spring 44 Dinner

Five courses

Come hungry to this five course dinner...

Learn to "Cook Cool" at Kachina

Cooking and tasting

Learn to make dishes that do not require much, if any heat. ...

Boozy Road Trips: Head to Taos for a Unique Beer and Wine Excursion

The unique, high altitude escape has a remarkable history, and has the makings o...

Show Dad Some Love this Father's Day with Eats, Drinks and Smokes

Happy Father's Day!

Here's where to make dad feel special this Father's Day...

Crafty Ladies Beer Club Field Trip to Diebolt

Bike ride!

Join the ladies on a bike ride and exclusive tour of the brewery....

Regis University to Begin Brewing Certificate Program this August

What would the Monks brew?

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Regis University in Denver will offer its first Applied Craft Brewing Certificat...

Boulder Spotlight: The Corner Bar and License No. 1 at The Hotel Boulderado

What's new in Boulder

In 1909 the Hotel Boulderado changed Boulder's reputation from Wild West frontie...

Bars in Denver Kicking Up World Cup Soccer Action

Amo Futebol!

Here is a list of places to get your kicks while watching the world's beautiful ...

Drink What's New on Denver's Summer Cocktail Menus

Summertime and the living is easy

Denver bars and restaurants are rearranging the drink menus for the long warm da...

Old Major Beer Dinner with Great Divide and Beer Advocate, Mon., June 9

Farm meets fermenter

Join Old Major for a special beer pairing with Beer Advocate and featuring the b...

Sign up for Tiki Night at Cook Street

Get out the grass skirt!

Learn how to make traditional island dishes and cocktails for a perfect summer l...

Machete Opens Second Location Downtown

Tequila + Tacos

Imagine getting off the light rail in downtown Denver and walking straight into ...

The Art of Making Arta Tequila

Award-winning tequilas

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

This small batch, hand-bottled tequila is pushing the limits of what artisanal t...

Lowry Beer Garden Celebrates Its Third Anniversary (and You Get the Party!)

Drink outside

Help the Lowry Beer Garden celebrate its third anniversary....

Newly Rebooted Parallel 17 Is Now P17

The restaurant has a new cozy neighborhood feel

Parallel 17 is now simply called P17....

Kachina Hosts Third Annual Bison & Beer Dinner, Thurs., June 5

Bison & Beer

Join Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster for the 3rd annual Bison & Beer D...

Where to Drink Memorial Weekend in Denver

Rock out!

Memorial Day marks the first official weekend of summer. ...

Where to Get Punched by a Punch Bowl in Denver

Large and in charge

Denver bars and restaurants have taken the punch bowl to a whole new level of so...

Herzlich Willkommen! 17th Annual Biergarten Festival in Morisson

Paulaner and Hacker Pschorr

Enjoy a traditional family-friendly German festival. Oh, yes, there will also be...

Central Bistro Ups the Ante with New Summer Cocktails

Whiskey and more

Enjoy summer cocktails during Central Bistro's extra-long happy hours. ...

St. John Brewers and the Tap Room Brings the Craft Beer Revolution to the US Virgin Islands

by Carrie Dow in Beer

St. Johns has something that sets it apart from these other US Virgin Islands, r...

Humboldt to Host Wine Pairing Dinner

Abacela Wines

Capital Park West's newest eatery, Humboldt, will host a wine pairing dinner fea...

Head West for the 2014 Taste of the West in Lakewood

Head West!

Enjoy food and drink from some of Jefferson County's finest restaurants at the 2...

The 13th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs at A-Basin

Party in the mountains

With snow still pounding the mountains this year's Festival of the Brewpubs at A...

Celebrate Union Station Grand Opening at Wynkoop Beer Garden this Friday

Union Station

The Wynkoop is hosting a street party to celebrate the opening of the new and im...

Show Mom Some Love at These Denver Mother's Day Brunches

Thank you Mom!

Tell mom to relax. ...

Olive & Finch Begins Dinner Service and Cocktail Menu

Healthy cocktails and take out

What appears to be a simple sandwich and salad shop is really so much more. ...

Session Kitchen Hosts Scotch Pairing Dinner

Bitter Chocolate Scotchies

Scotch connoisseurs rejoice!...

Highland Tap and Burger to Host Beer Pairing Dinner

CyclHOPS

The dinner will be paired with classic and rare beers from Oskar Blue Brewery....

Prost to Host 'Poses & Pints' Yoga Class

BYOM (Bring your own mat)

Prost Brewing in Denver will host Poses & Pints. ...

Crafty Ladies Beer Club Event with Firestone Walker

Hey ladies!

For the month of May, Firestone Walker makes a visit to the Highland Tap and Bur...

Denver's Session Kitchen Hosts 'May the 4th Be with You' Dinner

Feel the Force

Attend the first Star Wars-themed dinner in Denver (that we know of). ...

A Howling Good Time at Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare Party

Woof

Food, drink and music for a good cause. ...

Top Mexican Bars in Denver

Much of Denver's history is linked with our neighbor to the south. ...

Best Bars in Denver to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Ole!

Denver's Latin flavors are coming out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. ...

Where to Watch the Kentucky Derby in Denver

Run for the roses

Watch and cheer on your favorites in the Kentucky Derby at these Denver establis...

Beer Review: Red Hook Audible Ale

Call an Audible

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Fill your passion bucket with Audible Ale by Red Hook and Dan Patrick Show....

Slide Show: What You Missed at the 5th Annual Govnr's Park Beer Fest

And the winner is...

by Carrie Dow in Events

For the fifth straight year, Govnr’s Park held a beer fest and the citizens of...

Burning Can Returns to Lyons

Brews and blues

Head for the hills of Lyons for Oskar Blues' Burning Can festival....

Find Your Favorite Summertime Mule at ViewHouse

Mules and more

Enjoy the ViewHouse's Mule Menu....

Best Bars With Classic Jukeboxes in Denver

Jump, jive and wail

Nothing says nostalgia like an old fashioned push button jukebox. Here are a few...

Colorado Wine Week Comes to a Front Range City Near You

4th annual

Enjoy seven days of vino in four Front Range Cities....

Whiskey and a Western at the Wildlife Experience

Yeehaw!

Head down to Parker for a whiskey and a western. ...

Celebrate 25 years of Do at the Zoo

Under a Blood Red Sky

The Denver Zoo welcomes patrons to the 25th annual Do at the Zoo....

South Denver Beer Festival at Clement Park

Party in the park

Party lakeside in beautiful Clement Park at the South Denver Beer Festival. ...

Gov's 5th Annual Beer Fest

Celebrity guest judge

Explore more than 100 craft brews at Gov's....

Bars That Rock: Where to Grab a Drink and Enjoy Live Music in Denver

Get to groovin'

Find a place to pacify your cochlea....

Smoke 'Em If Ya Got 'Em: Where to Celebrate 4/20 in Denver

Dave's not here, man!

Where to catch some of music's dopest acts and other smokin' good times on this ...

Jagged Mountain Brews Beers as Big as the Rockies

High alcohol, high quality

Go big or go home. ...

The Colorado Rockies Introduce The Rooftop at Coors Field

52 taps!

April 4 is opening day for the Colorado Rockies....

Spring Cocktail Preview: What's Growing in Denver Glasses This Season

Lighter and brighter

With a change in the seasons brings a change in Denver's cocktail menus. ...

Where to Drink for the Rockies Home Opener

Play ball!

The Rockies home opener is Friday, April 4, vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. ...

Support the 14th Annual DAM Uncorked Wine Tasting, Fri., April 11

Denver Art Museum

Denver Art Museum's premier art and wine lovers' event to happen Friday, April 1...

Crocks Will Rock: Chili Cook-Off with Twisted Pine at World of Beer Belmar, Sat., March 29

Chili beer

Add some spice to your life at World of Beer Belmar this Saturday, March 29....

Brewasanas: Bringing 'Om' and Beer Together

Yoga and beer

Certified yoga instructor Adrienne Rinaldi, AKA BeerSnobChick, brings her yoga c...

Old Major Hosts a Seven-Course Beer Dinner for Craft Brewers Conference

Seven breweries from around the country

Old Major in the Highlands will hold a special beer dinner during the Craft Brew...

Five-Course Beer Dinner Brings Avery Brewing to Highland Tap and Burger, Tues., April 8

Five-course beer dinner

Highland Tap and Burger will team up with Avery Brewing. ...

Crafty Ladies Beer Club Meets with Crazy Mountain Brewing, Tues., March 25

Crafty and crazy

Sample unique brews and tasty small bites. ...

March Into Spring With These 8 Awesome Seasonal Colorado Brews

Vernal Minthe and Good Juju

Now is the time when spring seasonals from Colorado's best breweries arrive to b...

What's On Tap For the Second Annual Colorado Craft Beer Week, Kicking Off Fri., March 21

Beer-centric events

Starting Friday, March 21, and running for nine wonderful days. ...

Best Bars in Denver to Grab a Drink and Watch March Madness

March Madness is here!

Time to get mad, Denver....

Beer and Cheese Pairing at Denver Beer Company

Say cheese!

Denver Beer Company hosts a beer and cheese pairing with cheese expert Amy Combs...

Spend an Evening with 'Pappy' at Central Bistro

Old Rip Van Winkle

Join Central Bistro for a special evening of super select whiskey tasting....

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Green Bloody Mary at TCO

Irish Poutine

Heading downtown for the big parade this weekend? Enjoy a Green Bloody Mary too....

Top Irish Bars in Denver

Here are some places where the Celtic Tiger will roar this weekend....

A Taste of Vail Returns in April

24th annual

Enjoy spring in the mountains at one of North America's premier food and wine fe...

Get Away From It All at These Denver Bars

Get outta town!

Need a vacation? You don't need to be near water and sand to have an umbrella dr...

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Denver

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Laissez les bons temps rouler!...

Put the Fire Out at Station 26

"For you, for all"

Where's the fire?...

Be a Canning Volunteer at Odyssey Beerwerks

Yes, you can!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Odyssey Beerwerks in Arvada needs a few good volunteers....

Russia Czar Beer Dinner Brings Borscht and Imperial Stouts to Belmar's World of Beer, Sun., Feb. 23

That's a lotta Borscht

Celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day Sunday, February 23, at World of Beer-B...

Ole! Kachina Celebrates National Margarita Day, Sat., Feb. 22

BOGO margaritas

Saturday, February 22, is National Margarita Day. Kachina won't let the day go u...

La Biblioteca to Host Monthly 'Meet the Maker' Nights Beginning in March

Denver's tequila library

La Biblioteca will host Meet the Maker nights starting in March. ...

Woof It Up With Your Furry Friends at The Bark Bar

Woof 'n Beer

Finally someone has combined Denver's love for dogs with its passion for craft b...

Denver Restaurant Week Returns Feb. 22 - 28

Bon appetit!

Foodies can enjoy these special meals for only $30 per person or $60 per couple ...

Satchel's on 6th Introduces Beer and Burger Night

B-n-B

Every Sunday starting in March...

Best Places to Enjoy Brunch and Cocktails in Denver

Best of the brunch!

May all your pancakes be fluffy and your cocktails bottomless....

Look up the Library Sports Grille & Brewery in Winter Park

"Tell your mom you were at the Library"

After a day of skiing at Winter Park, stop at the Library for some sustenance....

Lowry Beer Garden Says Hello to Spring

Spring Ahead

Lowry and Lonetree say hello to spring. ...

Wynkoop Brewery and Moe's Pair Up for a Quad

B.B.Q.

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Wynkoop Brewery and Moe's Original have teamed up to created a beer served exclu...

6 Places in Denver Where Lonely Hearts Can Celebrate Valentine's Day

Just another Friday night

Not all of us have sweeties and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that....

Crafty Ladies meet Lagunitas in February

Hey Crafty Ladies!

The Crafty Ladies will have a beerfest-style event this February featuring Lagun...

Where to Watch Our Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII

Go Broncos!

Where to watch and cheer on the best football team ever....

Warm Up with Wings at These Denver Bars

Tasty, tangy limbs

Nothing warms people up like a platter of spicy chicken wings on a chilly Denver...

ViewHouse Hosts Sam Adams for a Beer Dinner with a View

Five-course dinner with beer pairing

Join the Viewhouse for a Sam Adam's beer dinner January 29....

8 Great Bar Snacks to Munch on in Denver

Don't read this if you're hungry...

These tasty tidbits will keep the party going....

Sugarmill Offers Some Sweet Surprises

Sweet and savory

The surprise? Not everything at Sugarmill is sweet....

Where to Get a Drink During the National Western Stock Show in Denver

Giddy up!

Where does a modern cowboy or cowgirl find some hooch at the stock show?...

Kachina Hosts Bison and Beer Dinner

Celebrate the National Western Stock Show

Celebrate the stock show with a bison and beer dinner at Kachina....

The Broadmoor Offers Italian Wine Dinners at Summit

The elegance of Italy in the Springs

Enjoy a four-course menu paired with Italy's finest wines....

Aloha From Maui Brewing Company, Where the Only Thing Colder Than the Beer Is the Iced Bar Top

A taste of the Hawaiin spirit through beer

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Maui Brewing has an impressive lineup of brews, offering a variety of styles tha...

Where to Watch the Broncos Playoff Game in Denver

Go Broncos!

The game is sold out so what's a fan to do? Head to one of these places....

Support Your Local Sports Teams with Specialty Cocktails at Pepsi Center

Welcome to the club!

Let's see what's cooking at The Can......

HTB Crafty Ladies Host Beer and Bacon Pairing in January

Ladies, beer and bacon

What will those Crafty Ladies think of next?...

Mile High Dreams Gala at the Pepsi Center

Drink and dine with the home teams

Rub shoulders with the best athletes in Denver at this annual gala....

Go Retro at The Corner Office's Disco Brunch

Get some pancakes and get down!

Start off the New Year by heading into the past. ...

Champagne Dos and Don'ts for New Year's Eve

Look cool without losing an eye

by Carrie Dow in Wine

While flying Champagne looks good on championship sports teams, we can promise y...

13 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Denver

Many ways to celebrate the holidays

Whether you like dining or dancing, you have no excuse to sit at home on New Yea...

Enjoy Winter With Runoff Red IPA from Odell Brewing

New name, new label, but same great beer

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Look for a new label for an old favorite....

5 Bars in Denver Open on Christmas Day

Relax and enjoy the holiday

'Tis the season to be jolly, and DrinkDenver can help you get to that merry plac...

Caution: Brewing Opens a Second Location in Lakewood

Get unique craft beer in the 'burbs

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Caution: Brewing in Lakewood opened with an announcement on social media. ...

Get Lost in the Stacks of La Biblioteca: Denver's Tequila Library

Become an agave scholar

With more than 350 types of tequila, you'll be an agave scholar in no time....

Los Chingones' Opening Warms Up Denver's River North

It's getting hot in here!

Get ready Denver: delicious south of the border flavors are happening in River N...

Join Crafty Ladies For Their Holiday Beer Dinner with Firestone Walker and Left Hand

For crafty ladies only

Enjoy a wonderful holiday dinner at Highland Tap and Burger. ...

8 Ho Ho Ho Cocktails to Enjoy in Denver This Holiday Season

'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, and all that!

'Tis the season to be jolly and to drink holiday cocktails....

Drink These Now: Colorado's 8 Best Beers For Winter

Sensational seasonals

These beers will keep us warm through another cold, snowy Rocky Mountain winter....

Satchel's Has a New Liquor License and New Cocktails to Match

Enjoy the rewards of Satchel's new liquor license....

Go Ugly This Holiday Season With Samuel Adams and World of Beer Belmar

Clean out your closet

Ugly sweater party at World of Beer in Belmar....

Parade of Darks at Wynkoop Brewing

Warm and fuzzy beers

Sample more than 50 winter seasonals, brown ales, stouts, sours and barley wines...

Bars and Restaurants Open in Denver on Thanksgiving

Need to get away?

Whether you don't feel like cooking or just need a break, here are some places o...

Happy Hour Neighborhood Pub Crawl: Cherry Creek North

Upscale pub crawl

A pub crawl in Cherry Creek North will be an evening enjoyed....

Highland Tap and Burger Is More Than Just Beer

Classic cocktails with a twist

Highland Tap and Burger has made the cocktail menu rival the beer menu in taste ...

Taste Colorado's Greatest Craft Beers Without Leaving Denver at Stapleton Tap House

Really good beer finally arrives

At long last, great craft beer on tap over on Denver's eastside....

Champagne Saturdays at Satchel's

Chillaxin'

Lounge and listen to music on an authentic turntable while sipping some bubbly. ...

Join Highland Tap and Burger for a Six-Course Dinner Celebrating GABF Winners on December 16

Champion beers and dinner for champions

Each one of the dinner's six-courses will be paired with beers that brought home...

7 Hot Drinks in Denver to Warm Your Soul

More than just hot toddies

Check out these piping hot cocktails from some of the city's coolest places. ...

Boulder Beer Happy Hour at Old Major, November 19

Beer and bacon

Enjoy tasty bites from Old Major with tasty brews from Boulder Beer....

What You Missed When Crafty Ladies Met Moa Brewing

Made in New Zealand

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Scenes from the New Zealand craft brewer's recent visit to the Mile-High City....

Five Places in Denver to Drink and Bowl

Drinking teams with a bowling problem

When the weather turns chilly people start looking for indoor activities. One of...

Suburb Spotlight: Pub Crawl in Lakewood's Belmar

Lakewood's new downtown

Only 10 years ago Lakewood didn't really have a downtown, but now there's Belmar...

Get Ready for Denver's Twelfth Annual Santa Claus Pub Crawl

Get out your Santa suits!

Join Denver's largest holiday pub crawl....

The Corner Office Does First Sunday Silent Disco Brunch

Bee-Gee Quiche

Shake your booty at the Silent Disco Brunch at The Corner Office on the first Su...

Denver Beer Co. Expanding With New Production Facility

Graham Cracker Porter in cans!

Denver Beer Company is growing. The companyjust announced plans to open a produc...

Kachina: Well Rounded Cocktails, Margaritas and More

More sweet, less sugar

When folks drink and dine at Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster, bar mana...

Where to Celebrate Halloween in Denver

Let's get spooky!

Scary things are happening around Denver. Scary fun things. Want to join the fun...

Samuel Adams Introduces Cold Snap at Great American Beer Festival Brunch

Beer for breakfast!

by Carrie Dow in Beer

What better place than the Great American Beer Festival for Boston Beer Company ...

Odell's Tap Takeover at Marco's Coal-Fired Pizza, October 7-13

Artisan beer and pizza

Enjoy a classic beer and pizza with Marco's Coal-fired Pizza and Odell's Beer. ...

Denver Road Trips: A visit to Colorado's Western Slope

Need to get away from the big city? Only a four-hour drive from Denver, you can ...

Happy Hour Crawl: Lo-Hi

A walk in the park

Here's an idea for a bar crawl that's easily accessible from the new Union Stati...

10th Anniversary Denver Gorilla Run, October 26

Go like gorillas

Lace up your sneakers and put on a gorilla suit!...

Must-Visit Hidden Bars in Denver

Hidden gems

While not easy to locate, here are a few places that are worth the extra effort....

Welcome to Your Second Home

Blends, brews and bites

Wanna get out of the house, but not stray too far from its comforts? Second Home...

Farewells: 6 Bar Closings in Denver

Closures, moves and updates

Sadly some things must come to an end. As quickly as they open, bars and restaur...

Jax Fish House Opens New Location in Glendale

Oysters for happy hour

Satisfy salt water cravings at Jax Fish House in Glendale. ...

8 Denver Fall Cocktails to Get Excited About

Denver's cocktails are turning like the leaves

Denver's bars and restaurants are putting fall's best flavors in the cocktail me...

1940s White Christmas Ball, December 7

Party like it's 1939!

Enjoy a fabulous 1940s and '50s nostalgia ball at the 4th annual 1940s White Chr...

2013 Brew at the Zoo Recap [PHOTOS]

Despite fears that the 2013 Brew at the Denver Zoo might be a washout, hundreds ...

8 Best Denver Local Beers for Fall

Pumpkin time!

While daylight hours are getting shorter, there is no shortage of appealing beer...

Fall Preview: Six New Breweries Opening in Denver (Plus Five Bonus Spots)

Yes, that's right - no less than six new breweries will be opening in and around...

HTB's Crafty Ladies Meet With Moa, September 24 and October 1

Get involved ladies!

Enjoy beer from Moa Brewing Company from New Zealand...

Fifth Annual Denver Beer Fest, October 4-12

Visit Denver to the rescue

Didn't get your tickets to the Great American Beer Festival? Visit Denver is her...

Parallel 17 Wants You to Drink to Your Health

P17’s cocktails are not only refreshing, but dare we say, good for you....

Party at Denver's Oldest Oktoberfest Celebration, September 27-29 and October 4-6

Get out your dirndls or lederhosen, Oktoberfest is coming. Denver's oldest Oktob...

Where to Drink on Labor Day Weekend in Denver

Last blast of summer!

Summer's last three-day weekend is just around the corner. Get out there and mak...

Bird's Eye View: 13 Denver Rooftop Bars

Mountain view or city view?

Whether you prefer the mountains or the city, there's a bird's eye view for ever...

Relax Right: 5 Ways to Drink Healthy in Denver

Let's drink to our health!

Colorado has the lowest rates of obesity in the nation and we also are considere...

Who Let the Dogs Out: 8 Bars Where You Can Drink With Rover in Denver

Have a beer with your best friend

There is no reason to leave your best friend at home when happy hour rolls aroun...

Join the Suds Safari at 16th Annual Brew at the Zoo, September 13

Hang with some real party animals

Guests get to enjoy the zoo at twilight when many of the creatures and critters ...

Fourth Annual Winter Park Beer Festival, August 10

Head for the hills

Cool off from the August heat by heading for the hills of Winter Park. ...

Central Bistro introduces Whiskey Wednesdays

Whiskey with a view

With a beautiful location and a great view of the Denver skyline, Central Bistro...

The Corner Office: Creative Comfort Cocktails

Mixologist Ben Anderson likes to juxtapose flavors - think sweet and sour, tangy...

22nd Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest, September 19-22

Enjoy the fruits of the Western Slope

Celebrate the end of the grape harvest at Colorado Mountain Winefest. ...

Cool Down: 8 Denver Bars With Great Air Conditioning

Just chill

We've searched out the best places for you to chill with a drink - and we don't ...

Denver Brewery Guide: Golden

The wild west of suds

Golden, CO, is where it all began and now, 140 years later, there are serveral m...

5 Best Bets for Curing a Hangover in Denver

How to find relief

Imbibe a little too much last night? Overdo it just slightly on the drinks? Fear...

Simms Steakhouse Discovers Colorado Honey Whiskey

Colorado Proud

When Foret and his staff were developing the summer cocktail menu, his bartender...

Fourth Annual Flip Flop Ball, August 9

Flip flops required

Get dressed up to the nines while your feet go casual at Denver's 4th annual Fli...

6 Places to Find Boozy Shakes in Denver

Bars are bringing back that taste of childhood with a boozy twist. Click through...

Cherry Martini Mondays Are Full of Chocolate and Fun

by Carrie Dow in Drink Deals

If you haven't yet been, Cherry is a great place to meet up with friends after w...

Suburb Spotlight: Welcome to Olde Town Arvada

What's happening in the 'burbs

Here's a guide to checking out Olde Town now, before the new light rail line bri...

Epic Beer Festival Hits Denver [PHOTOS]

Beer, bands and swag

by Carrie Dow in Events

The nearly-sold-out festival hosted over 10,000 beer-lovers during three session...

Crafty Ladies June Meeting Featured Spring 44 Spirits Instead of Beer

CLBC's first spirits event with Spring 44

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

For the June monthly meeting, the Crafty Ladies Beer Club at the Highland Tap an...

Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in Denver

Summer Soiree

July 14 is the celebration of the fall of Bastille fortress and prison in Paris ...

Marco's Pizzeria: Housemade Limoncello and a Slice of Naples

Visit Naples for happy hour

For those looking for a little slice of Naples along with their slice of pizza, ...

Independence Day: Where to Celebrate July 4th in Denver

Sports! Music! Art!

This 4th of July, all three Denver summer teams will be in town, so grab your ra...

Recap: Denver Zoo's 24th Annual Do at the Zoo [PHOTOS]

by Carrie Dow in Events

The annual cocktail party that raises money for the zoo's sustainability program...

Bacon Booze: Where to Drink With Bacon in Denver

Denver bars are going the extra mile to include bacon on menus throughout the ci...

Suburb Spotlight: 9 Great Bars in Downtown Littleton

What's happening in the 'burbs

With new light rail tracks, metro area neighborhoods are well within reach. ...

Warm Weather Brew: 7 Local Beers Perfect for Summer

The summer brewing season in Denver means more of our two favorite things - hops...

Beer Review: Odell's Celastrina Saison

by Carrie Dow in Beer

The rare hops blue butterfly lives only in select locations along the Front Rang...

Dress Up for the Animals at Denver Zoo's Do at the Zoo, June 20

Get out your suit and tie

Get dressed up and enjoy an evening of exotic food and drink while watching the ...

TAG Burger Bar Introduces New Beer Cocktails for Summer

Remember the '90s?

The place where patties rule!...

Summer Preview: 5 New Breweries to Look Forward to in Denver

Always room for more beer!

Whether a certified beer geek or new to the brew, here are new places that will ...

5 Hot Cocktail Trends in Denver

After a decade of opening brewery after brewery, Denver is experiencing somethin...

Fado Hosts Denver Fire Squad as Guest Bartenders

It's getting hot in here!

On select Fridays, Fado Irish Pub will host a guest bartending event featuring t...

Zengo Makes Mondays Better With Mojitos

Mmmm mojitos

Mojito Mondays at Zengo extend your weekend just a little bit longer. ...

Wazee Supper Club Refreshes With Absinthe Bar and New Menus

The green fairy has landed

The Wazee is ready once again to take over the downtown bar scene. ...

Where to Drink on Memorial Day Weekend in Denver

Three day weekend!

Here are some places to enjoy your extra time off....

Perfect Pairing: 7 Denver Run Clubs That Involve Beer

Will run for brews

Running and beer go together like malt and hops. ...

Toques and 'Tails Food and Cocktail Competition, May 23

Eat, drink and judge

by Carrie Dow in Events

Culinary Connectors is launching their first ever Toques & 'Tails chef and barte...

5 Bars Where You're Most Likely to See a Celebrity in Denver

Where the other half imbibes

Whether it's up on the slopes or in the Mile High City, here are a few places yo...

Wine, Mother's Day and More at al Lado

Al Lado can transport anyone around the globe in minutes with a single glass....

Inaugural South Denver Beer Festival, May 4-5

Beer with a view

What better way to enjoy the first weekend in May than an outdoor beer festival?...

Arapahoe Basin's 12th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs

Where winter and summer meet

A beer festival at 10,000 feet...

Top 10 Places to Drink Outdoors in Denver

When you have over 300 days of sunshine a year, drinking outdoors just makes sen...

Best Tap Lists in Denver

Quality and quantity

Where quality and quantity go hand in hand....

Mobsters Meet Mixology in Gaetano's New Cocktail Menu

Cocktails you can't refuse

Gaetano's Cucina not only has character, it is a character. ...

Top 10 Bars to Watch the Colorado Rockies

Play Ball!

Nothing beats a spring day afternoon baseball game and downtown’s bars and res...

Rockies Brew: Craft Beer Options at Coors Field

The best ballpark beer in the game

by Carrie Dow in Beer

Coors Field is the only MLB ballpark that can boast its own brewery, the Blue Mo...

Epic Beer Festivals Hit Cities Across the Nation

Want to be an integral part of the action? The best way to experience an Epic Be...

TAG Raw Bar Launches Spring Drink Menu

TAG, you're it!

TAG Raw Bar is Denver's freshest restaurant in both senses of the word....

Denver Celebrity Drinks: 7 Famous Denverites With Boozy Ties

Denver is a great city to be a celebrity. So who’s who in the DrinkDenver scen...

Colorado Craft Beer Week Opening Ceremony at Falling Rock Tap House, March 18

by Carrie Dow in Events

The Falling Rock is letting the Colorado Brewers Guild take over the taps with b...

Where to Watch Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 16

by Carrie Dow in Events

Denver gets its shamrock on with the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade west of ...

Denver Bars Winning With Technology

Many places in Denver are embracing technology and using it in new and interesti...

Denver's 5 Friendliest Neighborhood Bars

Denver is full of friendly, comfy neighborhood bars that people can call a secon...

Guide to German Bars and Beer Gardens in Denver

In the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thought of... beer! Ok, Tenn...

Denver Restaurant Week: 7 Picks With Great Drinks, February 23-March 8

by Carrie Dow in Events

The end of February brings more than just warmer weather. Here's where to get dr...

Tamayo's Million-Dollar Makeover Brings New Decor and Over 150 Tequilas

After a three-week makeover comes a sleek new space, a changed-up menu and a ton...

Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Denver

Valentine's Day is getting close, so if you haven't made plans yet, it's time to...

Water 2 Wine: Custom Wine for Your Valentine

by Carrie Dow in Wine

Water 2 Wine is a full service winery that helps people create their own vino....

Best Bars for Wings in Denver

Five great places to get your wing fix, just in time for the Super Bowl....

2013 Preview: 11 New Breweries to Look Forward to in the Denver Region

No fewer than 11 new brewpubs and micro-breweries will be opening in and around ...

2013 Preview: 5 New Bars We're Excited to Welcome to Denver

As Denver continues to grow, so does its food and drink scene. This year promise...

Stranahan's Distillery Tours: Denver Whiskey From Start to Finish

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

Stranahan was Colorado's first small batch distillery, and its unique Rocky Moun...

Downslope Distilling: Colorado Proud Spirits Below the Slopes

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

While Downslope liquors can be found all over the state, a trip to the source is...

Seventh Annual Winter Brew Fest, January 25

No matter what temperatures January throws our way, Denver denizens can warm up ...

Attention Females: Crafty Ladies Beer Club Needs a Few Good Women

Would you like to join an exclusive club? Okay, it's not all that exclusive - th...

Littleton's Avanti Wines Hosts "Peace and Quiet" Black Friday Weekend

How will you find Black Friday peace? With a bit of vino....

Breckenridge Distillery: Discover Gold at the World's Highest Distillery

by Carrie Dow in Liquor

In Breckenridge, fresh snowmelt water full of minerals adds taste to the spirits...

Wynkoop Brewing Company seeks 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year

by Carrie Dow in Beer

To enter, submit a "Beer Resume" that includes your beer philosophy, details on ...

Palettes Restaurant Makes an Impression with Van Gogh Cocktails