Denver off the Wagon

We Denverites don’t let a little cold and snow keep us from enjoying our social lives. Oh no. In fact, not a snowy weekend has gone by where I haven’t been involved in a frigid bar crawl in and around Cap Hill. Just last week, friends and I bundled up and trekked, albeit cautiously, to Vine Street Pub to indulge in a few tasty stouts (Stout Month FTW) – and it was totally worth it.

Even more, we Denverites typically know all the tips and tricks to the perfect après ski: something boozy to warm your belly, great company, and a warm fireplace nearby. How about the same great après ski elements without having to brave the I-70 traffic? Viola! Here’s a list of cozy Denver spots (complete with a fireplace) for the next time you head out and brave the cold.

• Bull and Bush – 4700 Cherry Creek South Dr – Glendale

• Caveau Wine Bar – 17th and Pennsylvania – Uptown

• The Cheeky Monk Wesminster – 14694 Orchard Pkwy – Westminster

• Colt & Gray – 1553 Platte Street – LoHi

• Delaney’s – 1801 Blake Street – Downtown

• Ernie’s Bar & Pizza – W. 44th and Federal – Highlands

• Fado Irish Pub – 19th and Wynkoop – Downtown

• Forest Room 5 (outdoor fire pit) – 2532 15th Street – LoHi

• Highland Tap & Burger – 2219 West 32nd Avenue – LoHi

• Kona Grill (outdoor fire pit) – 3000 E 1st Ave – Cherry Creek

• La Loma - 2527 West 26th Avenue – Jefferson Park

• Lincoln’s Roadhouse – 1201 South Pearl Street – Old S. Pearl

• Lost Lake Lounge – Colfax and Monroe – Congress Park

• Red Square – 15 and Larimer – Downtown

• Second Home (outdoor fire pit) – 150 Clayton Lane – Cherry Creek

• Stoney’s Bar & Grill – 11th and Lincoln – Capitol Hill

• Tavern Wash Park – 1096 South Gaylord Street – Wash Park

• The Tavern Uptown – 17th and Pearl – Uptown

Do you know a Denver bar with a fireplace that’s not included on this list? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it to the list!

Looking for a restaurant with a great fireplace? Also check out Westword’s list of Five Best Restaurant Fireplaces!

About Ginger Pelz

Ginger is a connoisseur of nothing, but a lover of everything tasty (by her standards, of course). She is perpetually logged into Facebook and Twitter from 9-5 (for work, promise!), and by night you can generally find her on Colfax or anywhere that offers a good time. She's a sucker for a good deal, jazzy eyeglasses and boys who drink pink champagne.

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