The (World Famous) Lion’s Lair
NOW… to the things that are more within Kelly and my realm of interest and knowledge. There are plenty of bars, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and shopping around town. Here’s a small sampling of some of our favorites:
Here is a full interactive map of Denver, listing hotels, bars, museums, and restaurants. We embrace our new technological overlords: Click here for Map of DENVER!
FUN FACT!!! The first permanent structure in Denver was not a hospital, bank or house. It was a saloon. It’s TRUE!!!
BARS, TAVERNS, AND LOUNGES
K&K Approved:
! Barricudas (neighborhood/dive) https://www.barricudasdenver.com/
! Herb’s (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.herbsbar.com/
! (The World Famous) Lion’s Lair (neighborhood/dive/venue) https://lionslairlounge.squarespace.com/
! Marion Street Tavern (neighborhood/cocktail) http://marionstreet-tavern.com/
! Nallens (pub) http://nallensdenver.com/nallensdenver/Home.html
! Occidental (neighborhood/dive) http://occidentalbar.com/
! Peaks Lounge in the Hyatt (cocktail lounge) https://denver.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/PeaksLounge.html
! PS Lounge (neighborhood/dive) http://www.westword.com/location/ps-lounge-5172388
! The Thin Man Tavern (neighborhood/cocktail) http://www.thinmantavern.com/
! Tooey’s Off Colfax (neighborhood/dive) http://www.westword.com/location/tooeys-off-colfax-5168309
! Union Lodge No. 1 (cocktail lounge) http://www.unionlodge1.com/
! Williams and Graham (cocktail lounge… One of Esquire’s best bars in the nation!) http://williamsandgraham.com/
Others:
3 Kings Tavern (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.3kingstavern.com/
ADRIFT (Tiki bar! Currently closed with new owners. Hopefully open by Nov.) http://adriftbar.com/
Asbury Provisions (neighborhood/cocktail – Philly Bar!) http://www.asburyprovisions.com/
Black Eye (cocktail lounge) http://www.drinkblackeye.com/
Bowman’s Vinyl and Lounge neighborhood/dive/venue) http://bowmansvinylandlounge.com/
Capitol Hill Tavern (neighborhood/dive) http://capitolhilltavern.com/
Churchill’s (cocktail lounge and cigar bar! Yes, you can smoke there.) http://www.brownpalace.com/dining/cocktailsbites/churchill
Colt and Grey (cocktail lounge) http://www.coltandgray.com/
Cooper Lounge (Union Station) (cocktail lounge) http://cooperlounge.com/
The Cruise Room (cocktail lounge) http://www.theoxfordhotel.com/denver-dining/the-cruise-room/
Denver Bicycle Cafe Beer Hall (neighborhood/dive) http://denverbicyclecafe.com/
Don’s Mixed Drinks (neighborhood/dive) http://donsclubtavern.com/
El Chapultepec (neighborhood/dive) http://www.thepeclodo.com/
El Charrito (neighborhood/dive) http://www.elcharritobar.net/
The Elm (neighborhood/dive – Boston Bar!) http://theelmdenver.com/
Fort Greene neighborhood/cocktail) http://www.fortgreenedenver.com/
Finn’s Manor (cocktail lounge) http://www.finnsmanor.co/
Freshcraft (neighborhood/cocktail) http://freshcraft.com/
Gary Lee’s Motor Club and Grub (neighborhood/dive) http://www.garyleesmotorclubandgrub.com/
Globe Hall (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.globehall.com/
Hi Dive/Sputnik (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.hi-dive.com/
The Horseshoe Lounge (neighborhood/dive) http://thehorseshoelounge.com/
Hudson Hill (cocktail lounge) http://www.hudsonhilldenver.com/
The Irish Snug (pub) http://irishsnug.com/
Larimer Lounge (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.larimerlounge.com/
Lost Lake Lounge (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://lost-lake.com/
Meadowlark (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.meadowlarkbar.com/
My Brother’s Bar (neighborhood/dive) A lot of Local Beat History here http://www.westword.com/location/my-brothers-bar-5160990
Old Major (cocktail lounge) http://oldmajordenver.com/
Pearls (neighborhood/dive) http://www.pearlsdenver.com/
Retrograde (cocktail lounge) http://denver.eater.com/2016/6/9/11894624/retrograde-speakeasy-uptown
Satire Lounge (neighborhood/dive) http://www.petesrestaurants.com/SatireLounge.html
The Skylark Lounge (neighborhood/dive/venue) http://www.skylarklounge.com/
Southside Bar and Kitchen (neighborhood/dive) https://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-bar-and-kitchen-denver
Squeaky Bean (cocktail lounge) http://www.thesqueakybean.com/
Ste. Ellie (cocktail lounge) http://www.saintellie.com/
Streets of London (neighborhood/dive) http://www.streetsoflondondenver.com/
Terminal Bar (Union Station) (cocktail lounge) http://www.terminalbardenver.com/
Vesper Lounge (neighborhood/cocktail) http://www.vesperdenver.com/
FUN FACT!!! Denver brews more beer than any other city in the nation, with over 200 different beers brewed daily. It’s TRUE!!!
BREWERIES
K&K Approved:
! Denver Beer Company http://denverbeerco.com/
! Trve Brewing Company (black metal and beer!) http://trvebrewing.com/
Others:
Alpine Dog Brewing Company http://www.alpinedogbrewery.com/
Baere Brewing Company http://www.baerebrewing.com/
Black Shirt Brewing http://www.blackshirtbrewingco.com/home
Black Sky Brewing http://www.blackskybrewing.com/
Breckinridge Brewery http://www.breckbrew.com/
Cerebral Brewing http://cerebralbrewing.com/
Deep Draft Brewing Company http://www.westword.com/restaurants/deep-draft-brewing-will-open-this-spring-on-17th-avenues-restaurant-row-6583884
Epic Brewing http://www.epicbrewing.com/
Fiction Beer Company http://www.fictionbeer.com/
Great Divide Brewing Company http://greatdivide.com/
Lost Highway Brewing http://www.losthighwaybrewing.com/
Lowdown Brewery http://www.lowdownbrewery.com/
Our Mutual Friend Brewing http://www.omfbeer.com/
Ratio Beerworks http://ratiobeerworks.com/
Renegade Brewing Company http://renegadebrewing.com/
Strange Craft Beer Company http://strangecraft.com/
Wynkoop Brewing Company http://www.wynkoop.com/
DISTILLERIES
Yes, you can do tours!
K&K Approved:
! Laws Whiskey House http://www.lawswhiskeyhouse.com/
! Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey http://www.stranahans.com/
Others:
Bear Creek Distillery http://www.bearcreekdistillery.com/
Leopold Brothers http://www.leopoldbros.com/
Rado Distilling http://www.radodistilling.com/
Rising Sun Distillery http://www.risingsundistillery.com/
Infinite Monkey Theorem (wine) http://www.theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com/