Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Lowdown has great beers, a gorgeous patio, and delicious food (including personal pizzas) that change with the seasons. They also offer board games at the bar, and we love to go on snowy nights and play some cards.
70 locals recommend
Lowdown Brewery
800 Lincoln StLowdown has great beers, a gorgeous patio, and delicious food (including personal pizzas) that change with the seasons. They also offer board games at the bar, and we love to go on snowy nights and play some cards.
AMAZING sandwhiches. The turkey artichoke panini is just delicious. Definitely recommened for breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Be mindful they close in the early afternoons and on Sundays.
10 locals recommend
City Cafe, LLC
726 Lincoln StAMAZING sandwhiches. The turkey artichoke panini is just delicious. Definitely recommened for breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Be mindful they close in the early afternoons and on Sundays.
Delicious authentic Italian food! Monday nights that have half off pasta dishes ($8 for a large dish) and it's set in an adorable Victorian style house that gives it a very romantic and charming vibe.
35 locals recommend
Odyssey Bistro and Grill
603 E 6th AveDelicious authentic Italian food! Monday nights that have half off pasta dishes ($8 for a large dish) and it's set in an adorable Victorian style house that gives it a very romantic and charming vibe.
Thump has good coffee and a few beers on tap as well. Not a good place for studying though as the music is a bit loud. But it's great for people watching and eating the delicious toast with goat cheese and honey!
115 locals recommend
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th AveThump has good coffee and a few beers on tap as well. Not a good place for studying though as the music is a bit loud. But it's great for people watching and eating the delicious toast with goat cheese and honey!
Another coffee shop that is great for studying. They do offer a few bites but nothing special in that sense. They stay open late and there is also an outdoor fire pit which is nice on cool nights.
26 locals recommend
Roostercat Coffee Too Company
1045 Lincoln StAnother coffee shop that is great for studying. They do offer a few bites but nothing special in that sense. They stay open late and there is also an outdoor fire pit which is nice on cool nights.
Pho Denver
955 Lincoln StDelicious and quick Pho right down the street!
Amazing locally sourced food and a creative menu that changes monthly. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, especially when the garden out back is open. Not to mention, your host David works there ;)
149 locals recommend
Potager
1109 N Ogden StAmazing locally sourced food and a creative menu that changes monthly. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, especially when the garden out back is open. Not to mention, your host David works there ;)
Awesome brunch on the weekends. Way less crowded than the popular spots, but just as delicious if not more. We really recommend the chicken fried steak. Doubles as a cool tavern the rest of the time.
9 locals recommend
Marion Street Tavern
1223 E 13th AveAwesome brunch on the weekends. Way less crowded than the popular spots, but just as delicious if not more. We really recommend the chicken fried steak. Doubles as a cool tavern the rest of the time.
Trendy breakfast/brunch spot frequented by Capitol Hill locals. The food is delicious but the wait can't be a bit outrageous at times.
184 locals recommend
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveTrendy breakfast/brunch spot frequented by Capitol Hill locals. The food is delicious but the wait can't be a bit outrageous at times.
AMAZING vegan restaurant. We are not even close to being vegan but have loved everything we've tried. Super hipster, dimly lit and excellent people watching. Really recommend giving this a try if you have time.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveAMAZING vegan restaurant. We are not even close to being vegan but have loved everything we've tried. Super hipster, dimly lit and excellent people watching. Really recommend giving this a try if you have time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar with a great happy hour and delicious bar food. They often put on events like trivia on Wednesday nights. Very laid back local vibe.
44 locals recommend
Govnr's Park Tavern
701 Pennsylvania StNeighborhood bar with a great happy hour and delicious bar food. They often put on events like trivia on Wednesday nights. Very laid back local vibe.
Seriously cool piano bar. Think of Billy Joel's piano man and this is what this bar embodies. Sing-a-long every night until 1:30am, stiff and cheap drinks, and a dark atmosphere has led to some loud, drunken nights.
63 locals recommend
Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1550 Court PlSeriously cool piano bar. Think of Billy Joel's piano man and this is what this bar embodies. Sing-a-long every night until 1:30am, stiff and cheap drinks, and a dark atmosphere has led to some loud, drunken nights.
Fairly new bar in Capitol Hill with delicious cocktails and a beautiful ambiance.
61 locals recommend
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveFairly new bar in Capitol Hill with delicious cocktails and a beautiful ambiance.
Chill bar with yummy food, they also have a pretty awesome rooftop patio/
21 locals recommend
The Fainting Goat
846 BroadwayChill bar with yummy food, they also have a pretty awesome rooftop patio/
Perfect for watching the game as they have over 20 TVs and a huge space. Generally empty during the day unless there's a game, but also has a cool outdoor space with cornhole and other games. Occasionally they have some live music and an awesome local 90s cover band (The Gin Doctors) draw a large, lively crowd.
48 locals recommend
Stoney's Bar and Grill
1111 Lincoln StPerfect for watching the game as they have over 20 TVs and a huge space. Generally empty during the day unless there's a game, but also has a cool outdoor space with cornhole and other games. Occasionally they have some live music and an awesome local 90s cover band (The Gin Doctors) draw a large, lively crowd.
Taco Tuesday ($1 tacos) and $2 you call its. You can't beat it. Literally any drink is $2 and you can get a great buzz and a full stomach for under $10. Definitely the younger crowd of Capitol Hill, but between trivia nights, pool tables and Foosball your guaranteed to have a good time. They're also currently installing a rooftop patio!
82 locals recommend
The Park Tavern & Restaurant
931 E 11th AveTaco Tuesday ($1 tacos) and $2 you call its. You can't beat it. Literally any drink is $2 and you can get a great buzz and a full stomach for under $10. Definitely the younger crowd of Capitol Hill, but between trivia nights, pool tables and Foosball your guaranteed to have a good time. They're also currently installing a rooftop patio!
Restaurant during the day and music venue at night. You can expect many funky bands to come through this place for pretty cheap. They have two rooms with different bands in each.
12 locals recommend
Quixote's True Blue
2014 South University BoulevardRestaurant during the day and music venue at night. You can expect many funky bands to come through this place for pretty cheap. They have two rooms with different bands in each.
Arts & Culture
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyClyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StDenver Mint
Parks & Nature
All of the locals in Capitol Hill go to this park, lots of frisbee, volleyball, hula hooping, and people watching to enjoy here.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
All of the locals in Capitol Hill go to this park, lots of frisbee, volleyball, hula hooping, and people watching to enjoy here.
Shopping
Pretty big store with lots of great options. I can always find something I need (want) at this location.
49 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
51 BroadwayPretty big store with lots of great options. I can always find something I need (want) at this location.
Great shop with high quality specialty items. Slightly expensive, but worth it for quality alone.
25 locals recommend
Tony's Market
950 BroadwayGreat shop with high quality specialty items. Slightly expensive, but worth it for quality alone.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StOnly a block and a half away. No liquor at this location though!
Nearest major grocery store that will have anything Trader Joe's wont. City Market chain.
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveNearest major grocery store that will have anything Trader Joe's wont. City Market chain.
Nearest liquor store with cheap prices but fairly limited selection. Good for basics and last minute grabs. Argonaut has a larger selection.
Watson's
25 East 8th AvenueNearest liquor store with cheap prices but fairly limited selection. Good for basics and last minute grabs. Argonaut has a larger selection.
Biggest liquor store in the area, and will most likely have anything you could need.
109 locals recommend
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveBiggest liquor store in the area, and will most likely have anything you could need.