duration: 2 hours
cancellationsummary: Refunds and exchanges up until 24 hours before the tour starts.
meetingpoint: 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver CO 80202
minage: 21
groupsize: 10
accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible
description: Visit some of the best cocktail bars in Denver on this roving adventure through the heart of downtown.
From a light and crisp spritz to a smooth and serious Butter Pecan Old Fashioned, there’s something for everyone on this boozy Denver cocktail tour.*
You’ll start at the iconic Union Station, heading next to the city’s oldest hotel. You’ll end on the Dairy Block, one of Denver’s newest, coolest micro-districts. At each stop, you’ll sample a craft cocktail and paired bite, learn about Denver’s growing food and cocktail scenes and mix and mingle with fellow foodies.
Your experienced local guide will share fun cocktail history and stories about Denver’s prohibition days as well as our recent culinary renaissance, putting Denver on the map for foodies and drink enthusiasts across the country.
*Tastings are subject to change. A discounted non-alcoholic ticket is available with mocktails at each stop. We cannot accommodate gluten- or dairy-free diets on this tour.
whatisincluded: -4 craft cocktails (or mocktails if that ticket is selected)
-Small plates at 2 stops
-2 hour guided tour with a knowledgeable local guide
-Insider's Guide to Denver Dining
whatisnot_included: -Tour guide gratuity
itinerary: 1. Meet at the Crawford Hotel check in desk inside Union Station to get checked in and meet your guide
2. Head to Tavernetta, one of the best restaurants/bars in the entire city for a specialty cocktail paired with house-made focaccia, a garlic conserva and marinated Italian olives
3. Walk to the oldest hotel in Denver to Urban Farmer where you'll sip a Butter Pecan Old Fashioned and learn about Prohibition in Colorado
4. Stroll the Dairy Block, visit the Maven Hotel and end with 2 craft cocktails and a pulled pork slider at Poka Lola Social Club, an upscale craft cocktail spot known for its innovative drinks and gorgeous soda parlor setting
highlights: Sample delicious cocktails and pared bites as you stroll through the heart of downtown on this roving cocktail adventure. If you like to drink, try new spirits and learn about booze, this is the tour for you.
History buffs will also enjoy visiting historic Denver sites like Union Station, the Oxford Hotel and the Dairy Block.
Meet fellow foodies and cocktail afficionados on this walking cocktail tour.
checkindetails: Arrive 5-10 minutes early to get checked in.
Your guide will be wearing an orange "Delicious Denver Food Tours" button and will be standing inside Union Station near the Crawford Hotel check in desk.
The tour departs promptly on time for the first stop, so don't be late!
whattobring: Jacket or umbrella pending weather (tours run rain or shine!)
Tour guide gratuities
ID
special_requirements: -Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to book the alcoholic ticket on this tour
-Mocktail tickets are available for non drinkers
restrictions: We can accommodate the following dietary restrictions on our public food and drink tours:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
No beef
No pork
No poultry
No seafood
No nuts
We are unable to fully accommodate dairy-free or gluten-free diets on our public tours (some tastings can be substituted), but we can do so on private tours.
Please be sure to include any food allergies/restrictions when booking your ticket so substitutions can be arranged in advance. We are unable to make last-minute substitutions as tastings are pre-ordered with our restaurant partners.
faqs: ##Where does this tour meet?
The tour inside Union Station – 1701 Wynkoop St. near the Crawford Hotel Check-In desk, which is inside the Great Hall near the back of the station.
Your guide will be wearing an orange “Delicious Denver Food Tours” button.
Where should I park?
Alcohol is served on this tour, so we recommend taking a Lyft or Uber. If you plan to drive, metered parking near Union Station is a good option, or the Music Garage is also close.
Please note that parking is more expensive/challenging on home game days when the Rockies play at Coors Field nearby.
Is there transportation provided?
All of our tours are walking food/drink tours. Guests meet at the departure point and walk between stops.
Can my friend come who doesn't drink?
Yes, we offer a mocktails ticket at a discounted rate that you can select when checking out.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends just one block away on the Dairy Block – 1850 Wazee St.
What area of town will I visit?
You’ll walk through and learn about Lower Downtown (LoDo) and Union Station.
How much walking is there?
This tour covers just under a half mile of light and leisurely walking, broken up over the 2 hours. All tastings are seated indoors.
What dietary restrictions are accommodated?
We can accommodate the following dietary restrictions on our public food and drink tours:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
No beef
No pork
No poultry
No seafood
No nuts
We are unable to fully accommodate dairy-free or gluten-free diets on our public tours (some tastings can be substituted), but we can do so on private tours.
Please be sure to include any food allergies/restrictions when booking your ticket so substitutions can be arranged in advance. We are unable to make last-minute substitutions as tastings are pre-ordered with our restaurant partners.