It's Always Patio Season in the 303!
Is there anything Denverites love more than grabbing a cold one in the Great Outdoors? There are so many spots to relax outside with your crew (and even your pup) to enjoy a beverage and some snacks. Here are some of our top picks for the best patios in town. Don't forget the sunscreen!
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Photo courtesy of: Improper City
3201 Walnut St. - RiNo
"Work Hard, Play Hard" should be the motto for RiNo's Improper City. With an EPIC bar and lots of space to sprawl inside and out, it's quickly becoming our favorite office. Enjoy sunshine, food trucks and booze all day long - what could be better? Come for work, but stay to play.
Photo courtesy of: Dive Inn
1380 S. Broadway - Platte Park
Dive Inn dove into the patio scene with panache. Stop and stay cool under the newly-installed misters. You'll have to go find out for yourself if they moved the boat outside...
Photo Via Ratio Beerworks
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer St. - RiNo
2030 S. Cherokee St. - Overland
Ratio Beerworks has two of the biggest patios - and biggest hearts - in all of Denver. In addition to their fantastic craft beer selection, they work hard to support the local art, music and DIY communities with their spaces and their dollars.
Photo Via Facebook/Wonderyard
2200 Larimer St. - LoDo
Wonderyard's patio really holds true to its name—you feel like you've entered a wonderland when you step foot onto the lush, green patio. Pair the experience with Wonderyard's delightful selection of both sips and bites, and you've got a perfect day ahead.
Photo Via Facebook/Whittier Cafe
1710 E. 25th Ave. - Whittier
You know the coffee and patio at Whittier Cafe is fantastic, but did you know they also serve African beers and wines? Another great place you can transition from the coffee/work to the beer/happy hour life.
Photo Via Facebook/BrewDog
3950 Wynkoop St. - RiNo
A new addition to the Denver patio and bar scene, BrewDog has 30 taps of BrewDog and Colorado’s finest breweries, alongside their signature BrewDog food menu, packed with burgers, wings and BrewDog Denver exclusive, Mondragón family recipe tacos!
Photo Via Facebook/Monkey Barrel
4401 Tejon St - Sunnyside
Monkey Barrel is your favorite neighborhood haunt. It's got great burgers, a fantastic selection of craft beer, live music, tons of pinball games, and a huge patio! With the motto "it's like your first aparment, but with better beer, " you have no reason not to stop by.
Photo Via Odell Brewing
Odell Brewing
2945 Larimer St. - RiNo
1625 Perry St. - Sloan's Lake
You're guaranteed to be sippin' pretty all summer long at Odell Brewhouse. This RiNo favorite has two stories and features not one, but TWO epic outdoor spaces! Get toasty by the fire on their patio, or head upstairs to the rooftop deck to catch one of those legendary Colorado sunsets. Head to the newest taproom in Sloan's Lake that even has a restaurant!
Photo Courtesy of Number Thirty Eight
3560 Chestnut Pl. - RiNo
Boasting one of the largest patios in Denver, Number Thirty Eight is one of the best spots in town to enjoy a beverage with your friends. Grab a table outdoors, sip on a tasty locally-sourced beverage and grab a snack while enjoying music, comedy and more.
Photo courtesy of: Illegal Pete's
270 S. Broadway - Baker
Boasting the biggest patio in Baker, there's not a better spot than Illegal Pete's to people watch and grab margs with friends. Snack on some chips and guac or grab a burrito if you're looking for a bigger meal.
Photo courtesy of: Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th St. - LoHi
With one of our favorite patios and over 20 beers on tap, Recess has something for everyone. Crack a cold one and soak up that Vitamin D! It's time to bring out your inner child and play.
Photo courtesy of: Cherry Cricket
2641 E. 2nd Ave. - Cherry Creek
Duffy's Cherry Cricket has the best burgers in town. Settle in and get yourself a Little Cricket with cheese, an order of frings, and a beer to watch the fashion parade that is a Cherry Creek evening.
Photo By: Nikki A. Rae
3719 Walnut St. - RiNo
Black Shirt Brewing Co. has reopened with 3 patios! You can kick it out front, listen to live music in the back or enjoy the new side patio. We recommend ordering a War Pig pie (you can thank us later).
image via facebook/tamayo
1400 Larimer St. - Larimer Square
Looking for endless fun and bottomless drinks? Head over to Tamayo for the best of both worlds. This rooftop patio is on the corner of Larimer and 14th, part of Denver's iconic Larimer street. Visit them for weekend brunch and enjoy bottomless margaritas in the sunshine!
image via facebook/forestroom5
2532 15th St. - LoHi
Forest Room 5 has got us feelin' some serious jungle boogie vibes. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 4 p.m to 2 a.m., Forest Room is the perfect place to catch Colorado's legendary golden hour on their enchanted patio!
image via facebook/historians
24 Broadway - Baker
Chill out this summer at one of our favorite Baker hangs: Historians Ale House. Enjoy a breathtaking view while drinking local brews and cheering on your favorite sports teams.
image via facebook/joyridebrewing
2501 Sheridan Blvd. - Sloans Lake
If you haven't already, make your way to Joyride Brewing's new rooftop patio! This Sloan's Lake gem is the perfect place to cool off this summer. With craft brews and epic views, this is sure to be one of your go-to spots all summer.
Photo Via Facebook/RiNo Beer Garden
3800 Walnut St. - RiNo
With a 4,000-square-foot patio with pergolas and fire pits, RiNo Beer Garden has the perfect patio for hot days and chilly nights! Choose from the beers on tap and settle in to watch a game on one of twelve TV screens.
Now that you know what patios to check out, head to our Discover Denver page for more of the best things that Denver has to offer!
