A destination where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure, Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine – making it the perfect place for exploration. An arts epicentre, travellers are encouraged to delve into the thriving culture scene, discover the diverse neighbourhoods and taste the authentic flavours of this Mile High City.
Exciting Eateries
Hey Kiddo
Fans of Kelly Whitaker – the Denver-based chef behind critically acclaimed restaurants including The Wolf’s Tailor, Basta and Bruto – are spoilt for choice with Hey Kiddo. Now open on the third floor of the Asher Boutique Hotel in Berkeley, the new eatery is a play on Japan’s Hokkaido region and takes a casual approach to dining compared to his previous high end ventures. Serving a creative American fusion flare, the venue has an array of indoor and outdoor seating options, including a rooftop complete with fire pits. Guests are also encouraged to lounge at Ok Yeah, a separate 16 seat cocktail lounge. The kitchen will work with local farmers, ferment foods on location and mill its own grains for flour.
Molotov Kitschen and Cocktails
Earlier this year, owner of Middleman and Misfit Snack Bar, Chef Bo Porytko welcomed a new concept called Molotov Kitschen and Cocktails. An ode to the chef’s Ukrainian grandparents, Molotov Kitschen and Cocktails has a menu inspired by traditional cuisine from Ukraine, Scandinavia, Germany, Poland and Georgia. Dishes include stewed duck, rabbit in a clay pot and elk sauerbraten.
Civic Center Eats (May-September 2023)
This annual food truck event brings together a variety of the city’s best mobile eateries to feed locals and travellers alike throughout the summer season. Offering a relaxed eating experience for exploration, Civic Center Eats provides authentic flavours and tastes of the cultural city.
Casa Bonita (Date TBC)
Closed since the pandemic began, the much anticipated Casa Bonita will return to Lakewood following a $12 million dollar renovation. Opening soon, the new owners are the creators of famed cartoon, South Park, which featured the restaurant in an episode. Casa Bonita is a Mexican-themed entertainment restaurant which has dubbed itself as ‘the world’s most exciting restaurant’ due to its fun pink exterior and tropical interior. James Beard nominated chef, Dana Rodriguez, will be serving up tasty Mexican food.
The Great American Beer Festival returns (21-23 September)
From 21-23 September, the Great American Beer Festival returns to Denver for the first time since the pandemic. Presenting the largest collection of US beer ever served in a public tasting event, the much anticipated event brings together brewers, consumers and diverse beers that make the state the world’s greatest brewing nation. With over 100 breweries in the Denver metropolitan area, the city is the perfect host for the speciality festival due to its expertise. Tickets from £77.
Exhilarating Exhibitions
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Celebrating 20 years in business, Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art takes visitors through time with 150 years worth of art. The collections contain over 30,000 works by more than 1,500 artists and designers. With a year of programming and exhibitions to celebrate, the museum inspires everyone who walks through the door with the beauty of art and design presented in an approachable way. In addition, thirty Colorado communities brimming with galleries, artists in residence and special arts events have recently been designated official state creative Districts with art to be experienced by all. Admission fee from £10.
History Colorado Center
Late last year the History Colorado Center opened a permanent groundbreaking exhibition. Nearly a decade in the making, the exhibition details happenings of the Sand Creek Massacre based on Tribal accounts and oral histories from the descendants of those who survived the Massacre. The Sand Creek Massacre was the deadliest day in Colorado’s history, and it changed Cheyenne and Arapaho people forever.
Society Colorado
Opening soon, Society Colorado is a three-story multipurpose collective that will house three individual concepts within the food, entertainment and wellness sector. An oasis-inspired restaurant, Thrive, will highlight seasonal, nutrient-focused offerings and small plates with eclectic flavour profiles. A highlight includes Dinner Theatre nights, where coursed meals will be accompanied by art showcases. At night, the venue transforms into an event space and music venue. A tranquil wellness space with an array of holistic offerings, the movement studio will host a variety of classes such as yoga, dance, flow arts, guided meditations, sound baths and workshops.
Getting there
British Airways flies direct from London to Denver every day. Whilst United Airlines runs a double daily flight from London Heathrow to Denver International Airport.
For more information, please visit: www.denver.org.
