What The Highlands is known for
The mix of spots in The Highlands, by how many we track in each category. Tap one to see the citywide guide.
The best spots in The Highlands
Ranked by a rating signal weighted for review volume (a 4.9 with a handful of reviews won’t outrank a well-loved 4.6). It’s strongest on restaurant, bar, patio — good for a daytime coffee or brunch as easily as a full night out. Ratings shown are from Google. How we rank →
1The Hampton Social - Denver $$2501 16th St, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 2,585 Google reviewsRestaurantBarAmericanView →
2Adams Mystery Playhouse $$2406 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 1,291 Google reviewsEntertainmentRestaurantComedyView →
3Alma Fonda Fina $$2556 15th St, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 1,025 Google reviewsMexicanRestaurantFine DiningView →
4Happy Camper Pizza $$3211 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 7,006 Google reviewsPizzaRestaurantPatioView →
5Little Man Ice Cream $2620 16th St, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 5,866 Google reviewsCafeRestaurantDessertView →
6Taqueria La Familia $2642 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 982 Google reviewsMexicanRestaurantView →
7Spuntino $$2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 872 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianBarView →
8Ragin' Hog BBQ $$4361 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 857 Google reviewsRestaurantBbqAmericanView →
9Wildflower $$$3638 Navajo St, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 655 Google reviewsRestaurantFine DiningView →
10Pita Central $1575 Central St, Denver, CO 802114.9 ★ · 420 Google reviewsRestaurantMediterraneanPatioView →
11Coffeegraph $$3800 Julian St, Denver, CO 802114.9 ★ · 375 Google reviewsCafeView →
12CurryGrill / Spice & Slice - Restaurant & Sports Bar $$2901 W 25th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 486 Google reviewsRestaurantBarIndianView →
13Nozomi $$4100 Tejon St, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 444 Google reviewsRestaurantSushiJapaneseView →
14Mezcaleria Alma $$2550 15th St, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 366 Google reviewsMexicanRestaurantView →
15Sapor Coffee & Concepts $$2795 Speer Blvd UNIT 17, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 425 Google reviewsCafeBakeryRestaurantView →
16Spice Kitchen Denver $$2915 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.9 ★ · 169 Google reviewsRestaurantIndianView →
17Briar Common Brewery + Eatery $$2298 Clay St, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 1,998 Google reviewsBarBreweryRestaurantView →
18bartaco $$2001 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 898 Google reviewsMexicanRestaurantPatioView →
19Ros Siam $$2637 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 608 Google reviewsRestaurantPatioThaiView →
20Kawa Ni $$1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 573 Google reviewsRestaurantSushiView →
21Lady Jane $$2021 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 ★ · 434 Google reviewsCocktail BarBarView →
22Nest at Nurture $$2949 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 224 Google reviewsRestaurantTapasCafeView →
23Crooked Stave Brewing Company $$1441 W 46th Ave Unit 19, Denver, CO 802114.8 ★ · 205 Google reviewsBreweryBarView →
24Poke House Denver $$2420 17th St #102, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 560 Google reviewsRestaurantSushiAmericanView →
Best of The Highlands by category
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Plan a day or night in The Highlands
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Frequently asked
How many bars and restaurants are in The Highlands?
Hit the Town tracks 93 verified venues in The Highlands, Denver — from restaurant to bar and more, each with directions and details.
What are the best places to go out in The Highlands?
Notable picks include The Hampton Social - Denver, Adams Mystery Playhouse, Alma Fonda Fina, Happy Camper Pizza, and more. Browse the full ranked list above.
What is The Highlands known for?
In our database, The Highlands skews toward restaurant, bar, patio. It works for a daytime coffee or brunch as easily as a full night out.
How much do places in The Highlands cost?
Prices range across $ – $$ – $$$, with most landing around $$. You can filter by price in the Hit the Town app.
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Yes — tell the app your mood, time, and group, and it builds a walkable The Highlands itinerary (brunch, drinks, dinner, or a full night) tuned to your taste.
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