This is where you should be drinking to see the most of the Mile High.
How do you get even higher than the already advance Mile High City ? direct up — way up — to a rooftop bar , where the drinks are almost as coolheaded as the horizon . Denver bars and restaurant get laid a thing or two about capitalize on their amazing perch between city and mountains , and these 15 rooftop are premier floater for gazing upon all our natural smasher . From highrise lounge to high-pitched EL cabanas to secret plan - replete roost , rooftop bars are tops .
BurnDown
South BroadwayIt ’s not typically a good matter for a fire to burn down ( get it ? ) parts of a construction , leave a gaping yap in the middle of it , but it ’s worked out for BurnDown . That hole is now a tri - level , opened - air atrium , culminate with a rooftop deck that ’s almost always full of live music , cocktail - sipping merrymaker , and killer eyeshot of the entire Front Range . With bars on every grade and a full menu , your thirstiness and hungriness do n’t stand a chance here .
Rare Bird
Cherry CreekHalcyon is cool enough as it is , but the rooftop legal community and pool with views of the Rockies really solidify its standing as one of Denver ’s most interesting ( and entertaining ) hotel . Besides its panoramic perch , Rare Bird boast a roster of summery cocktails , a full fare , and informal cabanas for sitting poolside in between swimming . It ’s one of the good , bougier ways to expend a warm and sunny day .
Tap Fourteen
BallparkSeventy beers on rap , copious seating area , medicine , sunniness , and just some shiver , beer garden vibraphone . That ’s what ’s hidden from streetview down on Blake , and it is well deserving climbing the stairs to get there . A popular smudge on weekends , be prepared to scope out a smear upon arrival . Once you squeeze in and get settle , kick back , enjoy a beer ( and your company ) , and munch on some crispy minor or a luscious burger . Beer not your matter ? Tap Fourteen has over 50 whisky to sample or else .
Linger
LoHiLinger is marked by that giantO’Linger Mortuaries signoverlooking the entire neighborhood . But do n’t concern , there ’s nothing creepy-crawly about the rooftop ; in fact , it ’s spacious , easygoing to access , and has pretty sweet views of the urban center . A 1975 GMC RV is where you ’ll find Linger ’s signature cocktails and somewhat much any other drink you ’re expect for ; and once you ’ve regain a bottom , you may regularise to your kernel ’s mental object from the full food menu with steamed bao buns and roasted mushroom tostadas .
Red Barber
RinoThis come - early - and - appease - late spot offers one of the most massive rooftop patio in all of Denver , spanning 3,000 straight feet . enrol the retroCatbird Hoteland take the elevator up to the spacious covered bar and lounge , take hold of some charcuterie or vegan nachos , then take your drinks out into the fresh melody for daily felicitous hour , a constant DJ lineup , unique events like Wellness Wednesdays , and the periodic protrude - up show , and some of the best city visible horizon selfies you ’ve ever take . Not sure what to set up ? The signature frosé is a must .
Pindustry
Greenwood VillageDenver works severely but plays so much hard , so the welcome for this monolithic , two - write up adult playground was strong than lovesome . Imagine a Saturday filled with bowling , colonnade games , live euphony , trade beer , and tasty taproom bites — then add the colossal Skydeck , complete with its own bar , slews of seating , cornhole , ping niff , and killer Front Range views . This home is a Weekend Warrior repeat destination like no other .
Kisbee On The Roof
Cherry CreekThe forecast here is “ always sunny in spirit ” with a chance of nautical playfulness , given the rooftop pool , 180 - degree views of the Rockies , and fun , seasonal cocktail . If you ’re looking to splash around a short , this is where you should post up for that Denver summer Sunday ( only if you ’re an all-night guest at The Jacquard Hotel , though ) . And do n’t worry , snacks like hommos and charcuterie boards help sustain an all - day social occasion .
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
Sloan ’s LakeWhat ’s better than one rooftop brewery ? Two ! That ’s right , you’re able to take your pick of lakeside views at Odell ’s Sloan ’s Lake Brewhouse or a rooftop reprieve from the bustle of RiNo at the Five point Brewhouse . Or , if you ’re finger ambitious , check out both in the same day . Keep in head that Sloan ’s serves pizza to soak up a routine of that beer , whereas the Five point locale is drinks only ( with the likelihood that plenty of food trucks are parked on the street below ) .
Joyride Brewing Company
Sloan ’s LakeThis brewery / taproom feature 10 barrels of craft brewage alongside lake views from its 2,400 - square - foot rooftop patio where you and 149 of your closest admirer can savor a cold one on a raging daylight . Fancy something to eat ? There ’s no in - house kitchen , but you’re able to be sure there ’s a revolution of the secure local food motortruck park close by for when you need a little something to soak up some house of cards .
FIRE Terrace at the ART Hotel
Civic CenterThough only four floors up , the terrace rooftop restaurant and bar , Fire , features views of bustle Broadway and the Museum District alongside creative and Graeco-Roman cocktails . Get there betimes to snag a semi - private lounge surface area of your own , complete with a flickering fervidness . Meanwhile , discipline out the local artistic production in the Art Hotel , deserving exploring whether you ’re in townspeople for the weekend or have inhabit here for ages .
Los Chingones
RinoSalsa flights and cheer ? You ’ll observe all that and more at this popular Mexican restaurant that sport a $ 5 happy minute and a slew of tequila and mezcal - based cocktail that go way beyond the basic margarita . The 90 - seat rooftop has expansive metropolis sensible horizon view ( nonesuch at dusk ) and is a dandy spot to hang out for the night or plain off a RiNo bar crawl just the veracious fashion .
El Five
HighlandsTake an elevator up five narration to get hold this Mediterranean escape from the Edible Beats ( Root Down , Linger ) team . Inside the space has popping of coloring material and street prowess vibes , but on the overt - air terrace it ’s all about the horizon of the Highlands and Downtown . Be sure to get here early to snag a good seat , then patch up in for big , shareable servings of paella and picture - unadulterated cocktails like the rotating frosé or a pineapple Cucumis sativus collins .
54Thirty Rooftop
Central Business DistrictThis saloon on the twentieth trading floor of the Le Méridien Denver Downtown boasts sweeping horizon of both downtown and the Rockies , a ceiling system that will keep out any good afternoon rainfall showers , cozy secret lounge seating room , and fire pits . Settle in with one of its many enticing craft cocktail and in spades go just before sunset — you wo n’t rue it .
Avanti F&B
LoHiOn the main floor of this intellectual nourishment brooder , you could eat your room through the current roll of up and come up culinary creators anytime . But it ’s the upper floor where you ’ll find a rooftop barroom with unobstructed view of Downtown . On sunny days , it ’s packed with happy hour crowds and weekend revelers and the DOE turns up even more on vacation weekend ( take note : this is an ideal position for take in Fourth of July pyrotechnic ) . This spot is one instance where follow the crowd is actually a middling slap-up idea .
The Woods
Rino
Perched sky - luxuriously atop The Source hotel , The Woods boasts some of the good ( and most underrated ) purview in townspeople . Along with a menu filled with genuinely craveable choices ( remember : backstage , soft pretzel , and grilled shishito peppers ) , this spot boasts over 20 beer on wiretap ( including some brew on - site ) , cocktails , two hearth , and some of the very best views of both the Downtown sensible horizon and the mountains to the Dame Rebecca West .
Erica Buehleris a Thrillist contributor .
The Red Barber|Photo by Lucy Beaugard
Linger
Photo courtesy of FIRE Terrace at the ART Hotel
El Five Denver
