Top 10 Best Rooftops & Patios Across Denver And Beyond
With the sun shining on the beautiful Denver city, new rooftop and patio dining are starting to pop up
Photo courtesy of The Ramble Hotel
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Frolicking in a Rooftop Garden: The Ramble Hotel
Fun, lively and informal, The Garden at The Ramble Hotel is a gathering place for sunny afternoons and warm evenings. Operated by the Death & Co team, The Garden places an emphasis on casual presentation and sessionable serves, with colorful drinks that lean on refreshing flavor combinations. The Garden’s seasonal launch party will take place on May 23 from 5-10 p.m., and the rooftop space in the heart of RiNo will welcome guests starting at 3 p.m. every Thursday to Saturday in May, Thursday to Sunday in June and Wednesday to Sunday through September. Additionally, every Saturday from June 1 to August 31, The Ramble Hotel will host a Root to Rise Summer Yoga Series in The Garden, offering attendees a post-yoga Sunshine Shot Juice from Death & Co. More information available here.
Photo courtesy of Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek
Letting Your Goose Loose: Rare Bird
An après-skate wonderland in the winter months, Halcyon’s rooftop transforms into Denver’s premier warm weather hangout in the springtime with the re-opening of Rare Bird, a seasonal rooftop restaurant and bar atop the hotel offering unrivaled views of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Kicking off the season with a celebratory “Birds of Paradise” re-opening event, guests can expect a jam-packed summer of rooftop programming from a Summer Cook Out Series to monthly Bird Dog pup-approved happy hours and weekly Night Owl parties. Serving contemporary American fare, exquisite cocktails, wines by the glass or bottle and a curated craft beer list, Rare Bird will open for the season on May 1 and will welcome guests every Friday to Sunday from 12-8 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Two Moons
Live Tunes in the Heart of RiNo’s Action: Two Moons Music Hall
Located on 29th and Larimer streets in the heart of RiNo’s nightlife district, the patio at the recently opened Two Moons is an ideal street-side respite for sipping elevated cocktails and listening to live music. Two nano doors fold open to the street-facing patio on Larimer Street, and two levels of “stadium” seating allow for a dynamic experience, whether you choose to sit on the patio or stage-adjacent at Two Moons. Order the refreshing Easy Lover cocktail made with Cazadores tequila, mango, raspberry, cacao and lime. To see the upcoming programming calendar and learn more, visit here.
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Bringing Your Dog: Olive & Finch
Olive & Finch is a “fine-casual” eatery from pioneering Denver chef Mary Nguyen, blending the creativity and technique of a fine-dining kitchen with the convenience of a fast-casual café. Scratch-made salads, sandwiches and happy hour eats taste that much better when you’re enjoying it in the company of your pup, and dogs are welcome at both the Uptown and Cherry Creek patios. Learn more at here.
Photo courtesy of The Fort
Sweeping Red Rocks Views: The Fort
Whether guests are headed to a show at the nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre or just enjoying a scenic dinner, they can dine al fresco on The Fort’s covered patio for sweeping views of Red Rocks country and the Colorado Foothills while savoring “New Foods of the Old West.” To make reservations, visit here.
Soaking Up the Sun: Kachina Cantina
Kachina Cantina, located in Denver’s Dairy Block, has opened its patio for the summer season. Guests can enjoy colorful furniture, umbrellas, and a mix of cocktail and traditional seating for a fun, vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The space is the perfect place to enjoy the modern cantina’s twists on Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, and a thoughtful spirits and cocktail program. The full menu can be found here.
Photo courtesy of Lucy Beaugard
Pretending You’re in Paris: Le Bilboquet
Le Bilboquet’s spacious, plant-lined covered patio offers a shaded respite for warm-weather, white-tablecloth dining in the heart of bustling Cherry Creek North. (The patio’s retractable windows also keep it warm and cozy even on cooler spring and fall evenings.) Enjoy French bistro classics such as Les escargots de bourgogne (snails with garlic-parsley butter) and bouillabaisse along with crisp, cool glasses of Le Bilboquet’s signature rosé. Find more information here.
Panoramic Mountain Views: Devil’s Kitchen (Grand Junction, Colo.)
Devil’s Kitchen, inspired by unique rock formations of the same name within the nearby Colorado National Monument, provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains from atop Hotel Maverick. Featuring a vibrant design to match its regionally inspired menu – replete with locally sourced ingredients – Devil’s Kitchen brings a whole new elevation to the Grand Junction dining scene. The rooftop restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive patio, offering a fluid indoor/outdoor experience and sweeping views of the surrounding red rock landscape, as well as the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) campus below. This summer, the entire outdoor patio will feature new seating, as well as canopies. Find more information here.
Photo courtesy of St Julien Hotel & Spa
Flatirons Views & Live Tunes: St Julien
Diners of Jill’s Restaurant, located in Boulder’s St Julien Hotel & Spa, have the option to sit on the hotel’s terrace where they can take in views of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons and a seemingly front-row seat to vistas of the Rocky Mountains. All day-parts can be enjoyed from the terrace, but it’s best enjoyed Wednesday through Sunday from 6-9 p.m. in the warmer months when live musicians perform in the terrace’s gazebo. From jazz to salsa to swing, guests can grab a cocktail from the cocktail bar T-Zero to sit back and enjoy the music or find a partner to dance to the tunes. More information, including reservations, Jill’s menus and the entertainment calendar, can be found here.
Photo courtesy of Lucy Beaugard
Tini’s, Tunes and More: The Goldfinch
An intimate gathering place featuring craft libations and culinary delights, The Goldfinch recently just launched their outdoor patio just in time for the summer season. Patrons are invited to relish a menu of rotating shareable snacks featuring internationally inspired flavors, complemented by inventive cocktails in a warm atmosphere exuding a modern, southwestern charm. As day transitions seamlessly into night, the high-end cocktail bar welcomes guests to enjoy happy hour and late-night service Tuesday through Saturday, as well as brunch Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit here.
