Denver's Best Outdoor Bar

Rich color and brilliant flavors from central Mexico make this one of LoDo’s top dining spots.

Reviews:

• “Great place for a special night out – patio is awesome – however there’s a lot of competition for Mexican food for less $$$.”
• “What Customer Service??”
• “Best sangria….”
• “Great spot for a date!”
• “Not a Rip Off!!!”

Tips: During summer months, Tamayo’s famous rooftop patio offers an excellent view of LoDo’s night scene.

Tamayo or email Tamayo

A popular local pub that offers alcohol-fueled fellowship and ample Irish culture.

Reviews:

• “Get over it Chew !!”
• “The chair I was sitting on was taken from me – literally!! (And for no good reason)”
• “Ugly ladies, overpriced drinks, and the lovely aroma of regurgitation.”
• “Awesome food, servers, and ambience—cringe-worthy drinks.”
• “Excellent customer service and the best Black and Tan in town.”

Tips: Every Monday features an open-mic show with talented singers, bagpipers and other Irish musicians.

Fado Irish Pub or email Fado Irish Pub

This South of Colfax club is so trendy, it’s like being transported to Hollywood or South Beach.

Reviews:

• “Females Beware”
• “Ehhhh Skip It”
• “Lovely staple being remodeled… Can’t wait!!!”
• “I thought this place would be classy”
• “Great Service”

Tips: Bypass the long lines with a $100 table reservation. The amount goes toward your tab and gets you and four friends a place to sit.

Funky Buddha Lounge

An ever-popular spot for consistently good meals and top-notch craft beer.

Reviews:

• “Red Rock Fever!!”
• “great patio”
• “My favorite!!”
• “Rock Bottom”
• “This place is treats like the bottom.”

Tips: Post-work and weekend waits can be long, especially for a patio seat. Plan accordingly.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

The edge-of-downtown location and tree-shaded patio of this burger haven are a welcome respite from LoDo.

Reviews:

• “Great burgers and great beer selection”
• “best burgers in metro”
• “Beer & Burgers, Yeah.”
• “History! Atmosphere! Music! Drinks?? Food??”
• “Quality establishment”

Tips: Because of its location near the Platte River bike route, this bar serves as a great meeting place or final destination. From downtown, count on a pleasant 10- to 15-minute walk.

My Brother’s Bar

Pottery Barn meets “Cheers” in the form of an upscale, neighborhood sports bar.

Reviews:

• “Lots of smokers, small menu, terrible service”
• “Awesome Service”
• “Great Happy Hour”
• “Same ownership as Downtown Tavern, and just as lame.”
• “Great bar if I can see it through the haze”

Tips: Weekends, get vodka from the bartender, then concoct your own bloody mary at the DIY station. While you’re at it, consider trying brunch.

Tavern Uptown or email Tavern Uptown

Capitol Hill’s most popular sports bar serves up some great group-sized drinks.

Reviews:

• “Lame, not worth time or money”
• “Best sports, best neighborhood bar, VERY courteous staff.”
• “Crowded, but that’s because it’s great”
• “Love Gov’s Park”
• “This place Rocks”

Tips: Get two-for-one drinks Monday through Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.

Govnr’s Park or email Govnr’s Park

Tip a drink while watching one of the several TV screens, or take in an impressive view of the Rockies.

Reviews:

• “Let me tell you how it is!”
• “I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN”
• “What everyone else said is pretty much true”
• “Meat Market”
• “Like sub-par frat parties? You’ll love it here!”

Tips: The sports bar has a 60-inch TV, in addition to the more than a dozen other televisions aimed at 220 seats.

Lodo’s Bar & Grill Lower Downtown

This tavern in Parker boasts a giant BBQ menu, two daily happy hours, lively crowds and bikini contests.

Reviews:

• “Great patio, nice atmosphere, friendly service”
• “Good atmosphere, food, and excellent service”
• “FRIED OKRA!”
• “Try the Fried Dills!”
• “Real BBQ :)”

Tips: Check out the daily happy hour from 4pm to 7pm and 10pm to 12am with half-price drafts, house margaritas and Long Island iced teas.

Caldonia’s

Kick back and enjoy the burgers on the massive terrace of this south metro bar and grill.

Reviews:

• “Best Patio and Live Bands. Saturday Night is a Must”
• “Beers, bikes, boys”
• “Great Place”
• “Horrible”
• “The best for deck and pitchers of margaritas!”

Tips: The best time to enjoy this place is when the weather’s warm and the patio is open, but cold months still pack in the locals.

Platte River Bar & Grill

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