• Home
  • About
  • Wine List
  • Beer/Seltzer/NA Drinks
  • Food Menu
  • Happy Hour
  • Nearby Recommendations
  • More
    • Home
    • About
    • Wine List
    • Beer/Seltzer/NA Drinks
    • Food Menu
    • Happy Hour
    • Nearby Recommendations
  • Home
  • About
  • Wine List
  • Beer/Seltzer/NA Drinks
  • Food Menu
  • Happy Hour
  • Nearby Recommendations

Our Neighborhood Favorites

Looking for something nearby? Here are our favorite spots that aren't too far away!

Find out more

Art Galleries/Shops

Our personal favorite galleries and shops nearby

Denver Art Society

734 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Always our first stop during First Fridays and an awesome collection of artists. Tons of fun events here and please make sure to check out the downstairs too!

https://www.denverartsociety.org/

Bitfactory Gallery

851 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

They always have high quality artists there and we're always excited for the new exhibits. Please check out the studios in the back as well for more artwork!

http://bitfactory.net/

Strawberry Mountain

825 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Probably the best clothing resale store in Denver that you absolutely must check out. Super nice people that always have a cool selection of clothes.

https://www.strawberrymountainbst.com/

MoonDance Botanicals

987 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Really neat shop with a ton of classes and events. Can always find something fun in there!

https://www.moondancebotanicals.com/

Center for Visual Art -- Metropolitan State University of Denver

965 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Always very cool and thought-provoking exhibits. High recommend going to check out when on this street.

https://www.msudenver.edu/cva/

ReCreative Denver

765 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Art supply resale shop. This place is a goldmine of really cool art supplies/fabrics/cool clothing shop upstairs. Must go.

https://www.recreativedenver.org/


Coffee

To get you started in the mornin'

MiddleState Coffee

212 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80223

One of the top coffee roasters/shops in Denver. Always fun coffees there and a really neat location to hang out and get some work done in.

https://www.middlestatecoffee.com/

Salita

701 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203

A little out of the way, but one of the friendliest spots in town. Coffee hours there are such a relaxing time with a great cup of coffee (plus more if you're inclined!).

https://www.salitadenver.com/


Bars/Breweries

Other fun places to imbibe!

Renegade Brewing Company

925 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Awesome selection of beers that rotate fairly often. Really great staff over there and they'll take care of you! Rotating food trucks and events as well.

https://www.renegadebrewingco.com/

ESP HiFi

1029 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Super cool Japanese-style listening cafe with an excellent choice of spirits, natural wine, and beer/ciders.

https://esphifi.co/

Bannock Street Garage Bar

1015 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204

One of our favorite bars in Denver to go hang out and grab a beer and some popcorn. Right across the Cherry Creek Trail from the Arts District

https://bannockstreetgarage.com/

The Monkey Bar

1112 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

They're baaaaaack! One of the best dives in Denver. Excellent spot for a cold beer and some fun.

Town Hall Collaborative

525 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Great and welcoming spot for cocktails, women-owned beers, and events. High recommend to check them out! Recent Westword's Best-Of Denver Best All-Ages Club & Best LGBTQ+ Safe Space and Bar

https://www.townhallcollaborative.com/

TRVE Brewing Company

227 Broadway #101, Denver, CO 80203

Really cool and delicious beers in a metal-themed tap room. It's always a great time at TRVE.

https://www.trvebrewing.com/


Foods

If you're hungry!

El Taco de Mexico

714 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

A must-go if you're on Santa Fe Dr. Killer food that you won't regret eating. Their tacos are superb and smothered burritos giant. 

https://el-taco-de-mexico.business.site/

DiFranco's

955 Lincoln St D, Denver, CO 80203

Best Italian food in Denver. It's always the perfect amount you are served. I've never had anything less than great here. It's a little further away from us, but absolutely worth the trek.

https://difrancos.com/

El Noa Noa Mexican Restaurant

722 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Another fantastic Mexican restaurant on our street. More of a sit-down style restaurant with great margaritas and one of the best outdoor spaces in Denver.

https://www.denvermexicanrestaurants.net/

Tacos Los Compas

1385 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

24/7 Mexican Fast Food place with the best breakfast burrito in Denver. Carne Asada fries that'll feed an army. Loads of great stuff. I could go on and on.

https://www.facebook.com/tacosloscompasLLC/

Mile High Vienna Stand

300 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80223

Best Chicago place in Denver. Excellent Chicago dogs, best French fries on the street, killer Italian beef sandwiches, cheesy giardiniera fries. Oh my goodness.

http://www.milehighviennastand.com/

The Osage Café & Mercado

1015 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204

One of the best lunch spots in Denver. They are closed on the weekends and only serve up until 3:00 p.m., but it is absolutely worth the stop. You get a ton of food for the price and help support the non-profit the Youth Employment Academy!

http://www.osagecafe.org/

Baker Market & Deli

713 W 4th Ave, Denver, CO 80223

Another great lunch spot with excellent sandwiches. Cute market and more than happy to recommend them! Loved siting on the patio with a sandwich enjoying a beautiful day.

https://bakermarket.square.site/

Leven Deli Co.

123 W 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

High quality food and giant sandwiches. It's a wonderful lunch spot as well with fantastic bread and it's always a treat going there. Best Deli in Denver!

https://eatleven.com/

Swift's Breakfast House

930 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Looking for diner food? This place has you covered. Easy rival compared to the rest of the great diners around town.

https://www.facebook.com/SwiftsBreakfastHouse/


Other Shoutouts

Other places we wanted to recommend!

Techniques Hair Shop

860 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Friendly barbers and a neat space. You'll always leave with a fresh haircut and have the best conversations. Voted Westword's Denver Best-Of Best Barber Shop for Shooting the Shit! 

https://techniqueshairshop.com/

Rocky Mountain Roller Derby

2375 S Delaware St, Denver, CO 80223

We are big Roller Derby fans and love this group. They play throughout the month and are a ton of fun. Absolutely go check out a bout when they're playing!

https://rockymountainrollerderby.org/

Support local!

Copyright © 2025 Room For Friends Wine - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept