What LoDo is known for
The mix of spots in LoDo, by how many we track in each category. Tap one to see the citywide guide.
The best spots in LoDo
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, american — good for a daytime coffee or brunch as easily as a full night out. Ratings shown are from Google. How we rank →
1JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Station $$1710 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 802024.9 ★ · 19,270 Google reviewsRamenRestaurantSushiView →
2Tom's Watch Bar - Coors Field $$1601 19th St Unit 100, Denver, CO 802024.9 ★ · 8,289 Google reviewsRestaurantBarPatioView →
3Gaia Masala & Burger $$1530 Blake St A, Denver, CO 802024.9 ★ · 3,767 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianAmericanView →
4Union Lodge No.1 $$$1543 Champa St, Denver, CO 802024.8 ★ · 1,208 Google reviewsCocktail BarBarView →
5Guard and Grace $$$1801 California St, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 4,439 Google reviewsFine DiningBarRestaurantView →
6The Capital Grille $$$1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 2,374 Google reviewsFine DiningBarRestaurantView →
7McGregor Square $$1901 Wazee St, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 1,329 Google reviewsEntertainmentLive MusicRestaurantView →
8Encanto Cocina & Cantina $$2124 Larimer St, Denver, CO 802054.7 ★ · 972 Google reviewsRestaurantMexicanView →
9Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Denver $$1400 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 649 Google reviewsRestaurantView →
10Den Thai $$2200 Market St A, Denver, CO 802054.9 ★ · 410 Google reviewsThaiBarTapasView →
11The Passport Denver $$1437 Market St, Denver, CO 802024.9 ★ · 394 Google reviewsCocktail BarBarPoolView →
12Strange Craft Beer Company $$1330 Zuni St Unit M, Denver, CO 802044.8 ★ · 413 Google reviewsRestaurantBarPatioPinballView →
13Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex $$1000 14th St #15, Denver, CO 802024.8 ★ · 2,257 Google reviewsLive MusicEntertainmentView →
14Nallen's Irish Pub $1429 Market St, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 562 Google reviewsPubBarAmericanView →
15The Wild $$1660 Wynkoop St Suite 100, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 391 Google reviewsCocktail BarCafeBarView →
16Bedlam $$1516 Wazee St # A, Denver, CO 802024.9 ★ · 233 Google reviewsBarCocktail BarPubTriviaPoolView →
17Kkoki Korean BBQ Denver $$2100 16th St Mall #145, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 269 Google reviewsRestaurantBbqKoreanView →
18Ledo Thai $$1550 Blake St, Denver, CO 802024.9 ★ · 199 Google reviewsRestaurantThaiView →
19Postino LoHi $$2715 17th St, Denver, CO 802114.7 ★ · 2,032 Google reviewsBarRestaurantItalianView →
20Sam's No. 3 $1500 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 802024.6 ★ · 10,518 Google reviewsAmericanRestaurantBrunchView →
21Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ $$1998 18th St, Denver, CO 802024.7 ★ · 1,792 Google reviewsRestaurantSushiJapaneseView →
22Blue Sushi Sake Grill $$1616 16th St, Denver, CO 802024.6 ★ · 3,650 Google reviewsNightclubBarRestaurantView →
23Ophelia's Electric Soapbox $$1215 20th St, Denver, CO 802024.6 ★ · 3,107 Google reviewsEntertainmentLive MusicNightclubView →
24Ocean Prime $$$1465 Larimer St, Denver, CO 802024.6 ★ · 2,638 Google reviewsNightclubBarFine DiningView →
Best of LoDo by category
Focused, ranked guides to LoDo by what you’re in the mood for.
Plan a day or night in LoDo
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Frequently asked
How many bars and restaurants are in LoDo?
Hit the Town tracks 176 verified venues in LoDo, Denver — from restaurant to bar and more, each with directions and details.
What are the best places to go out in LoDo?
Notable picks include JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Station, Tom's Watch Bar - Coors Field, Gaia Masala & Burger, Union Lodge No.1, and more. Browse the full ranked list above.
What is LoDo known for?
In our database, LoDo skews toward restaurant, bar, american. It works for a daytime coffee or brunch as easily as a full night out.
How much do places in LoDo 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 LoDo itinerary (brunch, drinks, dinner, or a full night) tuned to your taste.
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