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    The papaya salad cocktail at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

    Three new Denver cocktail bars among the best in the U.S.

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    May 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Cheers to that!
    Lob operated a 12,500-square-foot restaurant and entertainment business along Blake Street. Lob, which combined bocco and mini golf, closed its 12,500-square-foot restaurant, bar and entertainment business at 1755 Blake St. in March. (Max Scheinblum, BusinessDen)

    Bocce-mini golf crossover concept closes after two years in LoDo

    By Matthew Geiger
    May 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Lob on Blake Street, which launched on the Rockies home opener in 2024, was the...
    Kourisa Cdebaca, owner of River bar in RiNo, in front of a mural painted by Josh Nelson, aka Nicebeats, outside The Catalyst building at 3500 Delgany St., where the bar will move this summer as it adds breakfast, lunch and dinner service. (Max Scheinblum/BusinessDen)

    RiNo bar morphing into restaurant — with $5 spaghetti pitchers — in move to Delgany

    By Max Scheinblum
    May 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
    The bar River is moving to Delgany Street, where owner Kourisa Cdebaca will add breakfast,...
    Ed Banks installs fencing around a construction zone for the East Colfax BRT project near the corner of East Colfax Ave. and Unita St. in Denver on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    Denver’s Colfax rapid bus line project crosses into Aurora for first time, kicking off 18 months of road work

    By John Aguilar
    May 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    The East Colfax bus rapid transit project will creep over the Denver city line into...
    Pigeon, 1431 N. Ogden St. in Denver, is a new listening bar that focuses on cocktails and analog activities, like vinyl and chess. (Sara Rosenthal/Special to The Denver Post)

    New Cap Hill listening bar trades screentime for the analog pleasures of vinyl, chess

    By Sara Rosenthal
    May 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Everything about Pigeon is analog. Turntables spin a rotating collection of records, tables light up...
    The fare at Soda Club, a forthcoming restaurant by Death & Co. co-founder Ravi Derossi and the successor to the property last used by Latin tapas concept Super Mega Bien at 1260 25th St., Denver. (Publicity photo by Amy Elisabeth Spasoff)

    Death & Co. founder bringing Michelin-rated wine bar and pasta dishes to Ramble Hotel

    By Miguel OtĂĄrola
    May 4, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.
    Soda Club, another venture from the renowned neo-retro bar, is filling in following Super Mega...
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    Colorado woman wrongfully convicted of murder seeks $830,000 under rarely used exoneration law

    By Shelly Bradbury
    April 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    If her petition is successful, Acacia Lyn-Darr would become just the fourth person to receive...
    Pedestrians cross 17th Street near Union Station in Lower Downtown during the evening in Denver on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

    Denver’s nightlife may expand until 4 a.m. under proposal to ‘keep the party going’

    By Elliott Wenzler
    April 28, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.
    The city’s nightlife offerings -- including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine...
    Founder Stewart McGrath, left, and Debbie McGrath pose for a photo at Toosteppin Brewing on Tuesday. The saloon gives off country vibes with plenty of craft-brewed hard ginger beer on tap. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

    TooSteppin Saloon brings Aussie flavor to Boulder with hard ginger beer

    By Ella Cobb
    April 22, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.
    If you ask the folks behind the new TooSteppin Saloon, there's one glaring omission from...
    The Dark Horse, Boulder’s longtime bar and burger joint, sat at 2922 Baseline Road. The location closed its doors for good on March 14. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

    Boulder’s Dark Horse bar aims to reopen in Louisville

    By James Burky
    April 17, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.
    Boulder’s iconic Dark Horse bar, which closed its home of 51 years last month, aims...
    The four-story building the Nativ Hotel occupies is at 1612 Wazee St.

    Denver’s Nativ Hotel & Gatsby Social shuts down following failed inspections

    By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
    April 15, 2026 at 12:40 p.m.
    The city issued an order of summary suspension on April 10.
    Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall is a new spot that co-founder Colton Patterson, age 19, hopes will revive the nostalgia of vintage Americana with country music and billiards. (Provided by Broken Bow)

    New country music bar aims to revive Americana nostalgia, says 19-year-old cofounder

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    April 3, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.
    For 19-year-old Colton Patterson, the Broken Bow bar in Denver is a natural evolution of...
    Ryan Kelly reacts to a great roll while feather bowling with, from left, Rachel Norris, Brian Corner and Stephanie Pennington on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Monolith Brewing in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

    From feather bowling to bocce-golf, it¶¶Òőap game on at these Denver-area bars and restaurants

    By Brittany Anas
    April 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Past the taps at Monolith Brewing on South Broadway, brewery-goers will find something unexpected: a...
    Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp. In Jan., the company launched one of its product lines, the Lo Boys, in more than 30 Colorado retail stores. And no, you don't have to go to a dispensary to buy them. (Provided by Marcy Chandler/Cann)

    Upcoming bill aims to make THC drinks more available in Colorado bars, restaurants

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    March 31, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.
    Hemp-derived beverages that offer a cannabis buzz could become more widely available at bars, restaurants...
    Meier Skis is preparing to open an onsite bar in spring 2026, after almost three years of planning and permitting. It's billed as an "aprĂšs every day" joint where locals can gather after a day recreating in the mountains. (Provided by Meier Skis)

    Get stoked for this ski-factory bar, opening soon in Denver

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    April 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
    Meier Skis will open a bar that offers locals a chance to aprĂšs every day...
    People line up outside the Dark Horse, Boulder’s longtime bar and burger joint just off the turnpike on Baseline Road, on Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2026, in Boulder. The restaurant is scheduled to close its doors for good on Saturday, March 14. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

    Last call at the Dark Horse, Boulder’s world-famous dive bar and burger joint

    By Nate Peterson
    April 16, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.
    Boulder's Dark Horse, a dive bar to rival all dive bars and a time capsule...
    A bagpipes player performs while marching in annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

    Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    March 12, 2026 at 10:35 a.m.
    Grab your green and count on the luck of the Irish because the Denver St....
    The Ultimate S’mores shake, left, and the Happy Happy Birthday shake at Slater’s 50/50 in RiNo. (Josie Sexton, The Denver Post)

    RiNo burger bar closes after six years

    By Max Scheinblum
    March 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Slater’s 50/50 is cooked. The burger bar on the ground floor of The Hub office...
    Omolara Akingba, left, Marwa Mary and Laurén Gómez have drinks and food at Trybal African Speakeasy in Denver, CO, February 25, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

    New wave of downtown Denver restaurants are part of a quiet dining revival

    By Patricia Kaowthumrong
    March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Restaurants like Trybal and Fin N’ Tonic are reshaping the dining scene in Denver's central...
    Local real estate investor Matt Van Sistine gives a tour of his building at 2100 Larimer Street on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Denver. The building was built in 1908 and was originally a saloon. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

    Neglected, early 1900s building on Larimer finally to get a face-lift

    By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
    March 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    The restoration is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
    The building at 701 E 23rd Ave. was home to 430 Years Church of God in Christ. (Max Scheinblum/BusinessDen)

    Former owner of The Church Nightclub purchases another Denver church

    By Max Scheinblum
    February 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
    Former owner of The Church Nightclub Regas Christou is adding to his real estate portfolio...
    Outside Bread Bar in Silver Plume. The former bakery has been operating as a craft cocktail bar in recent years, with food trucks parked outside and live acoustic sets some weekends. (Provided by Bread Bar)

    From Bread Bar to Minturn Saloon, these Colorado aprĂšs-ski spots are a must

    By Brittany Anas
    February 6, 2026 at 8:59 a.m.
    This season, there's a trend in the aprĂšs-ski scene: plenty of alternatives to the usual...
    The Flatliner is the unofficial cocktail of Telluride. Made with vodka, KahlĂșa coffee liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and espresso or cold brew coffee, it offers a kick to help you shred on the slopes. (Provided by Visit Telluride)

    In Telluride, don’t order an espresso martini. Get a Flatliner cocktail instead.

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    February 5, 2026 at 8:48 a.m.
    The Flatliner is like many people in Telluride – it arrived as a tourist and...
    Jay Bianchi in his 2024 arrest photo. (Courtesy of Denver Police Department)

    ‘Serial sexual predator’ Jay Bianchi sentenced following 2025 convictions

    By John Wenzel
    January 27, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.
    The former Grateful Dead-themed bar owner was convicted on five counts in November.
    Chefs Michael Diaz de Leon, left, and Tommy Lee speak with guests during the soft launch Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at Molino Chido in Stanley Marketplace. Lee is a semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)

    Colorado scores 17 James Beard semifinalist nominations

    By Miguel OtĂĄrola
    January 21, 2026 at 1:23 p.m.
    The man behind Uncle, Hop Alley and Molino Chido is a semifinalist for outstanding restaurateur...
    The more things change, the more they stay the same at the Campus Lounge in Denver. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

    Five easygoing bars for great Buffalo wings during the Broncos-Bills game

    By Jonathan Shikes
    January 16, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.
    Dig in at Denver mainstays like the Rocky Top Tavern, the Piper Inn and the...
    Aspen Gay Ski Week celebrates its 49th anniversary in Jan. 2026. One of its longtime signature events is the downhill costume contest on Aspen Mountain. (Provided by Matt Power Photography)

    Colorado’s gay ski weeks are more than just LGBTQ+ parties. They are tied to a mission.

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    January 15, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.
    But don't be fooled, they're still one helluva party.
    Some of the menu items at RIot BBQ at the National Western Stock Show. (Provided by the Hispanic Restaurant Association)

    There’s a new saloon at the Stock Show, and BBQ from a top chef

    By Brittany Anas
    January 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Want to saddle up at the bar during the National Western Stock Show? You’ve got...
    The plaza between Mission Ballroom, left, and a few businesses -- the Chubby Unicorn Cantina, the Peach Crease Club and Left Hand Brewing Co. -- photographed in August 2025, will become a common consumption area where patrons from the restaurants can bring out drinks and intermingle. The businesses' application, submitted by property manager Westfield Co., won a favorable City Council vote Monday and is expected to be finalized by the city's licensing department. (Miguel Otarola/The Denver Post)

    Mission Ballroom plaza wins OK to host Denver’s first official common consumption area for alcoholic drinks

    By Elliott Wenzler
    January 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Mission Ballroom won’t be included in the program, so concertgoers won’t be able to go...
     Chris Kizer, 44, and Nicole Kizer, 38, enjoy their beers inside a decommissioned gondola in Sanitas Brewing Company’s patio space in Boulder on June 23, 2022. The brewery, known for its epic patio, shuttered all three locations in Boulder, Englewood and Lafayette in December 2025. (Photo by Jintak Han/The Denver Post)

    Colorado’s most heartbreaking brewery closures of 2025

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 31, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.
    There’s no sugarcoating it: 2025 was a pretty tumultuous year for Colorado’s beer industry.
    Jordan Hall, a waiter at Mexico City, restaurant and bar near Coors Field, brings customers margaritas on March 30, 2018, in Denver. As the city's minimum wage rises in 2026 to $19,29 per hour, workers who earn tips can be paid up to $3.02 less per hour. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

    Denver’s minimum wage increase at start of 2026 will make it one of the highest in the U.S.

    By Elliott Wenzler
    December 30, 2025 at 10:17 a.m.
    Denver’s minimum wage will automatically rise to $19.29 per hour this week as the rate is...
    Wendy Chavez, left, holds her one-year-old great niece, Janae Bazan, at the Denver Summit FC brand launch block party at McGregor Square in Denver, on Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

    South Broadway has soccer fever because the Summit will be a force for good in the neighborhood (¶¶Òőap)

    By Luke Johnson
    December 20, 2025 at 6:01 a.m.
    South Broadway has soccer fever, and for good reason. After years of crawling back from...
    DJ dance parties are a staple of New Year's Eve in Denver. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

    12 of Denver’s best New Year’s Eve parties and concerts to ring in 2026

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 26, 2025 at 8:46 a.m.
    NYE parties abound, whether you’re looking for live music, a fancy night out or family...
    Apocalypse Punch. (Provided by Breckenridge Distillery)

    Make these 3 holiday punch recipes like a pro

    By Brittany Anas
    December 16, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    Breckenridge Distillery and The Family Jones offer up a couple of can't-miss concoctions.
    Bar manager Henry Ottrix works the scene at Xiquita in Denver on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

    Here’s where and what Denver bar pros drink and serve during the holidays

    By Jonathan Shikes
    December 11, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    Weekends and holidays can be a blur in the restaurant industry. That's why longtime Denver...
    Riot House at 1920 Market St. in Denver's LoDo neighborhood on Dec. 8, 2025. (Thomas Gounley/BusinessDen)

    LoDo nightclub closes as Monfort scales back third project on block

    By Thomas Gounley
    December 10, 2025 at 8:32 a.m.
    The party is over at Riot House.
    Owner Dana Rodriguez works the martini cart at Carne in RiNo. (Joni Schrantz, provided by Carne)

    At Carne, a shiny tableside martini cart is meant to distract you from your phone

    By Brittany Anas
    December 9, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.
    Dressed with a vintage phone, a stack of throwback Playboy magazine and a mirrored top,...
    DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: The DJ booth at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

    Denver’s newest bar serves cocktails inspired by borscht, papaya salad and, of course, peaches

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 10, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.
    The cheekily-named Peach Crease Club will also have a DJ booth for vinyl records, a...
    Bar lead at Death & Co, Evan Flynn, builds his own creation, The Wavelength cocktail in Denver. Death & Co. is one place featured in the new book, entitled "Colorado Cocktails," which highlights 100-plus of the state's best bars and libations. ((Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

    Belly up to Colorado’s best cocktails using this new book as your guide

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 3, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    The first rule of drinking like a Colorado local is never order a Colorado Bulldog...
    Wilding Brands chief development officer Charlie Berger, chief financial officer Brad Lincoln and chief executive officer Eric Foster stand on the deck of Acreage at Stem Ciders in Lafayette, Colorado on Monday, Aug., 25, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

    How Wilding Brands hopes to reshape the craft beer industry and keep the indie brewer spirit alive

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 17, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.
    With its recent flurry of deals, Wilding has brought mergers and acquisitions back into the...
    La Vista Motel is a 23-room boutique property located on historic Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. (Photo provided by La Vista Motel)

    Historic La Vista Motel reopens on East Colfax with on-site coffee shop and bar

    By Jessica Alvarado Gamez
    December 2, 2025 at 6:43 a.m.
    The fully restored 1956 motel will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 6.
    Brewer Meg Burless stands stands on a keg, while hanging traditional Christmas tinsel during a holiday decorating at Lady Justice Brewing Co., in Englewood, Colorado on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.  (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

    $10,000 for decor and more: Here’s what it takes to build holiday pop-up bars

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    November 25, 2025 at 8:14 a.m.
    Limited time holiday bars are now beloved local tradition, but contrary to their name they...
    Avanti Food & Beverage in Denver will have a special enclave known as Avantiki holiday pop-up bar, serving up island-inspired drinks and punch bowls. (Provided by Amber Boutwell)

    33 pop-up bars where you can find holiday cheer in Denver and beyond

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 15, 2025 at 9:46 a.m.
    ‘Tis the season for revelry and cheer, and where better to find them than at...
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