My Brother’s Bar: This spot is famous - or perhaps infamous - for a lot of things, mostly its history as Denver’s oldest continuously operating establishment, and because Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady used to hang out here. It also has one of downtown’s best kept secrets: an outdoor courtyard. Surrounded by tall brick walls covered in leafy green ivy, MBB’s courtyard features shade trees and round tables with covered umbrellas. Enjoy an eclectic selection of beer, wine and cocktails in a place of tranquility in an otherwise bustling downtown (2376 15th St.; 303-455-9991).