The Armoury, which opened its doors earlier this year in a space that has been many, many other bars before, is dubbed a 'Euro pub' because of its penchant for soccer, dark beers and homey fare (like meat and cheese plates and rustic flatbread pizzas) from chef/consultant Brian Laird. Drinks are mixed by a host of tattooed bartenders, and the work of local artists graces the wood-paneled walls. The Meadowlark's secluded, treehouse-like back patio makes this one of the town's best outdoor destinations - and its red-lit interior is one of the most intimate live-music venues in Denver. Tours can be scheduled on the website for $25 a person. The gritty feel of the laid-back expansive tasting room is an interesting contrast with the Wine Lab's truly profound knowledge of wine and wine-making. RiNo's urban winery pours the fruit of its back-alley production in the form of petite sirah and cabernet franc, as well as sparkling white and red varieties in tall-boy-esque cans. Regulars know to head in for a Broncos game, a few beers and a plate of enchiladas. This Larimer Square bar pioneered Denver's cocktail movement, and it remains on the forefront.Ī true neighborhood dive in a city where dives are increasingly scarce, Phil's Place serves up your typical selection of domestic beers along with killer Mexican food, made in the kitchen all day long by Phil's mother, Junie, who once ran the kitchen at the Bamboo Hut. The space is sultry, filled with red-leather bar chairs and nooks with armchairs the buzz of conversation is everywhere.

The swinging pie-shop doors that act as the front for the intimate, speakeasy-inspired Green Russell open into an underground spot that mixes expertly crafted drinks. See also: Twelve best restaurants on Larimer Street 15) Green Russell Last week we served up Larimer's twelve best restaurants now it's time to celebrate the fifteen best bars on Larimer. Larimer Square is now just the start of a twenty-block stretch of some of this town's best restaurants and best bars - some plain, some fancy, some upscale, some definitely down and dirty. Today, Larimer Square is still full of bars, but the old denizens of the neighborhood wouldn't recognize the place - or the rest of the street, for that matter. You can support local distilling without breaking the bank.Before Dana Crawford got the idea of turning the 1400 block of Larimer Street into Larimer Square, the place was full of bars - bad bars, since this was Denver's skid row. The amazing thing about these high quality, small batch spirits is that they are affordable! All of the “clears” are under $20 and the bourbons are only $25. I found all of the spirits to be classic in flavor and tasted smooth enough for easy drinking. Mile High Spirits creates and serves their own brands: Elevate Vodka, Denver Dry Gin, Peg Leg Rum, Fireside Bourbon, and Fireside Peach. This means that there are no metals and impurities picked up throughout the distilling process which allows them to create the most pure, crisp,clean, and high quality product possible. With a state of the art facility, Mile High Spirits can boast that it is one of 3 distilleries in the world to use an all glass still for its distillation. Mile High Spirits is a small batch distillery located in Denver’s River North Art District neighborhood. Also,watch for their Moscow Mules coming soon in a can! Recommendation: Order up an Moscow Mule with an infused vodka, served in a copper mug.

When: Daily, Mon-Friday from 4pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am

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