{"id":10855,"date":"2025-10-03T12:56:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T12:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/?p=7205601"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T12:56:28","slug":"our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favorite spots for a beer, wine or a smoke"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<h4>Patio vibes at New Terrain Brewing Co.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5756556\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke.jpg\" alt=\"New Terrain Brewing Company has a spacious outdoor patio for dogs on a leash and is located next to Tony Grampsas Dog Park in Golden. (Provided by New Terrain Brewing Co.)\" width=\"8192\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"5756556\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TDP-Z-TERRAIN.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Terrain Brewing Company has a spacious outdoor patio for dogs on a leash and is located next to Tony Grampsas Dog Park in Golden. (Provided by New Terrain Brewing Co.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beer tastes better on a sunny patio (that\u2019s a fact). So when I\u2019m craving the ultimate patio vibes, I make a trip to New Terrain Brewing Co. in Golden. The spacious outdoor seating area has it all: a stage for live music, frequent food trucks, and views of the foothills.<\/p>\n<p>And because it abuts a recreation area, you could also hike or mountain bike while you\u2019re there. I\u2019ve even seen some people arrive at the brewery on horseback, which is certainly unique. Plus, the beer is great, too! \u2014 <em>Tiney Ricciardi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>16401 Table Mountain Parkway, Golden; 720-697-7848. Open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. newterrainbrewing.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Denver Press Club<\/h4>\n<p>The first thing to know about the Denver Press Club is that you don\u2019t have to be a journalist to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you will find: a dark, cozy bar where \u201cfriends of journalism\u201d gather to talk and sip cocktails. I recommend an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan from the bartender. These classic drinks match the old-school vibe in America\u2019s oldest press club.<\/p>\n<p>The club also offers beer and wine, but the handcrafted cocktails, sometimes with journalism-themed names, are the way to go. Order, take a seat and strike up a conversation. Who knows who you will meet? \u2014 <em>Noelle Phillips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1330 Glenarm Place, 303-571-5260. Open 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. denverpressclub.org<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Black Shirt Brewing<\/h4>\n<p>This River North outpost has been a staple for nearly all 11 years I\u2019ve been back in Colorado \u2014 first as a friendly and adventurous taproom to visit across the city, and now, after a move nearby a couple of years ago, as my neighborhood bar around the corner. The place has changed in that time, both in ownership and beer offerings, but its patios and worn-in bar are as inviting as ever.<\/p>\n<p>Originally, Black Shirt\u2019s focus was on red ales, which produced some fun, offbeat takes on IPAs, porters and other styles. While I miss those, its evolution into brewing a wider range of beers has brought new favorites like A Taste of Honey, a go-to brown ale on a winter Friday afternoon when I bring my laptop along to finish up work.<\/p>\n<p>A food menu added several years back brought fun and tasty pizzas to Black Shirt, including a by-the-slice option. If you want my favorite whole pie, order the War Pig, which comes with a chipotle-maple glaze drizzled atop prosciutto, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, cotija and other toppings. It goes especially well with Black Shirt\u2019s original flagship, Colorado Public Red, a hoppy red ale that still has a place on the tap list. \u2014 <em>Jon Murray<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3719 Walnut St., Denver, 303-993-2799. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. blackshirtbrewingco.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Seed &amp; Smith\u2019s Dart vape pen<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seed &amp; Smith's Dart vape pen ...\" width=\"3598\" height=\"489\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4712321\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-1.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/TDP-L-dartvape-01.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\n<p>Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post<\/p>\n<p>Seed &amp; Smith&#8217;s Dart vape pen has a sleek design and is small enough it can even fit in a woman&#8217;s front pants pocket. And that is something to celebrate. (Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of all the myriad ways to consume cannabis, my favorite is smoking a vape pen. And while there are plenty of options to choose from at any given dispensary, I have one trusty device that I use exclusively: the Dart vape pen from Denver\u2019s Seed &amp; Smith cannabis company.<\/p>\n<p>This sleek, oblong device takes specialty cartridges, called pods, that are filled with THC oil extracted from plants that Seed &amp; Smith grows in-house. It\u2019s also a no-fuss apparatus with one heat setting and no buttons. Simply inhale and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Pods cost $30-$40 and if you buy three or more, you get a free battery. <em>\u2014 Tiney Ricciardi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5070 Oakland St., Denver, 720-506-2533. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seedandsmith.com Grow tours available 11 a.m., and 1, 4 and 6 p.m. via tours@seedandsmith.com.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>School House Kitchen and Libations<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2945314\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-2.jpg\" alt=\"Madison Fry serves up Bird Dog ...\" width=\"4380\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-2.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"2945314\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-2.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chocolate_affair_02032018_ks_4238.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\n<p>Kathryn Scott, YourHub<\/p>\n<p>Madison Fry serves Bird Dog Chocolate Whiskey at the School House during the Chocolate Treasure Hunt. Historic Olde Town Arvada hosts its annual chocolate-tasting event &#8220;A Chocolate Affair&#8221; on Feb. 3, 2018 in Arvada. During the event, the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission conducts a Public Art Project in Olde Town Square.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The School House will take you to class when it comes to whiskey. The Olde Town Arvada restaurant may just have the most extensive whiskey menu in the state. Want a $3 shot of Old Crow? Got it. Want to splurge on a $75 1-ounce pour of Pappy Van Winkle 23-year? It\u2019s available.<\/p>\n<p>The whiskey menu not only covers American whiskeys but also includes sections for Canada, Japan and Ireland. Whiskey enthusiasts also can find pours from India, Israel, Mexico, Tasmania and South Africa. And if you want to learn about various styles such as barrel proof or Colorado bourbon, order a flight. \u2014 <em>Noelle Phillips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5660 Ole Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada; 720-639-4213. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. schoolhousemenu.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Sienna Wine Bar<\/h4>\n<p>Here\u2019s a comfy spot in a walkable neighborhood with an outdoor patio in which to linger over a glass (or two). Sienna had been located in a smaller shop on 12th Avenue in Congress Park for 12 years (proof of its popularity) before moving a few doors down to its current spot, in the former Pudge Bros pizza place on the corner of 12th and Madison Street, in 2022. Sienna has a surprisingly varied wine list, as well as beer, cider and sake, along with small plates like baked brie ($15), bruschetta ($13) or a cheese plate ($21) and (bonus!) a just-for-kids menu to keep the little ones occupied while you imbibe. And Sienna\u2019s n\/a cocktail list is the bomb.<\/p>\n<p>The laid-back Bohemian decor and cool vibe at Sienna will make you want to linger awhile.\u00a0 \u2014 <em>Barbara Ellis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3434 E. 12th Ave., Denver; 303-355-2202. Open 3-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 3 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/siennawinebar.com\">siennawinebar.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Hops &amp; Pie<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7206861\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-3.jpg\" alt=\"Drew and Leah Watson of Hops &amp; Pie. (The Brewtography Project for Hops &amp; Pie)\" width=\"2865\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-3.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7206861\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-3.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TDP-L-Watsons-01.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew and Leah Watson of Hops &amp; Pie. (The Brewtography Project for Hops &amp; Pie)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it opened in 2010, Hops &amp; Pie was one of the first of a new wave of craft beer-heavy taproom restaurants in Denver, and it quickly established itself as an indispensable, and cozy, destination for beer tourists, locals searching for rare or unusual beers, and anyone who just wanted a great slice of pizza. Fifteen years later, it is still that place.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t live very close to Hops &amp; Pie, owned by Drew and Leah Watson, but I make my way there as often as possible \u2014 for my birthday, for Great American Beer Festival week, for meetups with friends. These days, you can find both sourdough regular crust pizzas and Detroit-style, along with different gourmet sandwiches each week and, of course, some of the best beers from Colorado and elsewhere that are available in the city. Oh, and the COVID years blessed Hops &amp; Pie with a sweet new patio as well, more than doubling its capacity in the busy Tennyson Street corridor. \u2014 <em>Jonathan Shikes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3920 Tennyson St., Denver; 303-477-7000. Open 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. hopsandpie.com; menu at order.toasttab.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Three Rivers Dispensary<\/h4>\n<p>Three Rivers Dispensary is a rarity these days: a weed shop that sells primarily Colorado-grown flower. The clerks are educated on the jars in front of them and will guide anyone with an idea of what they like to do while smoking. Painting? Going fishing? Walking in the park? The people \u2013 and product \u2013 at this South Broadway shop offer a refreshingly down-to-earth perspective. \u2014 <em>Miguel Otarola<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>135 S. Broadway, Denver; 720-485-4353. Open 8 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. seven days a week. threeriversdispensary.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Thin Man<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4862934\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-4.jpg\" alt=\"Inside The Thin Man on 17th Ave. (Cyrus McCrimmon, Denver Post file)\" width=\"1800\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-4.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4862934\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-4.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6433452.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside The Thin Man on 17th Ave. (Cyrus McCrimmon, Denver Post file)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Displaying religious icons and pacifist views that might annoy the fire-and-brimstone crowd, this bar west of City Park is a godsend. Their arsenal of taps, flavored shots and bottles seem to never run dry, and whatever fruity cocktail they prepared in giant quantities always tastes just right. If the bar and tables inside are taken, the outside patio has plenty of room for the masses. \u2013 <em>Miguel Otarola<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2015 E. 17th Ave., Denver, 303-320-7814. Open 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>High Noon canned cocktails<\/h4>\n<p>On the golf course, my birdie juice of choice had long been White Claw hard seltzer. They were fizzy, not overly sweet, and ultimately refreshing, especially iced down on hot days. Then one course\u2019s beverage cart ran out of them, so I tried a High Noon vodka seltzer. And there was no looking back.<\/p>\n<p>High Noon, made by E&amp;J Gallo, isn\u2019t a flavored malt beverage like White Claw and other hard seltzers. It\u2019s vodka (or tequila) and fruit juice with a 4.5% ABV and only 100 calories, so you don\u2019t get that heavy feeling after drinking a can. And with 13 flavors, there\u2019s something there you will like (watermelon, yum).<\/p>\n<p>Now, if only someone could invent a beverage that would improve my chipping. \u2014 <em>Barbara Ellis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Available at supermarkets (about $23 for a 12-pack) and golf beverage carts everywhere (12-ounce cans sell for about $8 each, depending on the course).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Hudson Hill<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4487083\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-5.jpg\" alt=\"DENVER, CO - MARCH 12 : Coleman Sisk, right, takes care of customers at Hudson Hill, a coffee shop and bar, in Denver, Colorado on Friday, March 12, 2021. (Photo by Hyoung Chang\/The Denver Post)\" width=\"5467\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"4487083\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-5.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TDP-L-HudsonHill031221-cha-288.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DENVER, CO &#8211; MARCH 12 : Coleman Sisk, right, takes care of customers at Hudson Hill, a coffee shop and bar, in Denver, Colorado on Friday, March 12, 2021. (Photo by Hyoung Chang\/The Denver Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Modern cocktail bars all seek to provide the kind of airy vibe that Hudson Hill has naturally for the last nine years. Its windows face a bustling section of 13th Avenue and fill the room with light. The signature drinks, though they\u2019ve risen in price recently, are similarly vision-focused. Lavender, gold and pink beam inside delicate cocktail glasses. \u2013 <em>Miguel Otarola<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>619 E. 13th Ave., Denver. Open 8:30 to 11 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Happy hour 4 to 6 p.m. hudsonhilldenver.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Lincolns<\/h4>\n<p>Lincolns in downtown Denver is a cash-only speakeasy where all drinks are $5 all day, every day. The Abraham Lincoln-themed bar has an old-timey vibe and is hidden underground behind a giant vault door about one block from Union Station. The chill, moody bar is the perfect place to grab drinks and catch up with friends.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<em>Olivia Doak<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1801 Wynkoop St, Denver. Open 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, noon to 2 a.m. Saturday and noon to midnight on Sunday. Cash only. Follow\u00a0@lincolnsdenver on Instagram.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Augustina\u2019s Winery<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-6.jpg\" alt=\"Dandelion Wine by Augustina's Winery in Nederland. Augustina's is a self-proclaimed one-woman winery that uses Colorado-grown grapes to make wines &quot;that go with backpacking, blues music, books and gingersnaps.&quot; (Gussie Walter, courtesy Augustina's Winery)\" width=\"2054\" height=\"428\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-6.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7214460\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-6.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TDP-L-AUGUSTINA-01.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dandelion Wine by Aug.ina&#8217;s Winery in Nederland. Aug.ina&#8217;s is a self-proclaimed one-woman winery that uses Colorado-grown grapes to make wines &#8220;that go with backpacking, blues music, books and gingersnaps.&#8221; (Gussie Walter &#8211; Courtesy Aug.ina&#8217;s Winery)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some people bring trail mix or instant coffee on a backpacking trip. I bring wine. Specifically, Boulder Backpacking Wine from Augustina\u2019s Winery in Nederland. Yes, it comes in a glass bottle. Yes, it adds 2.65 pounds to my pack. But there\u2019s no greater reward after a long hike than peeling off sweaty socks, plunging into a cold alpine lake, followed by a campfire and a generous glug of this dry Colorado red.<\/p>\n<p>Made with 100% Colorado-grown grapes, the Boulder Backpacking Wine is a smoky, earthy Cabernet Franc, made by longtime Nederland resident and geologist-turned-vintneress Gussie Walter. if you\u2019re more inclined to just go sip without having to actually summit anything (understandable), you can swing by the tasting room in Nederland and try five wines for just $4.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<em>Ella Cobb<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>20 Lakeview Drive,\u00a0 #103, Nederland. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Thursday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, 1-6 p.m. Friday and 1-7 p.m. Saturday.\u00a0augustinaswinery.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Barcelona Wine Bar<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7212957\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-7.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelona Wine Bar in Rino offers 40 wines by the glass and some 400 bottles. (Provided by Barcelona Wine Bar)\" width=\"886\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-7.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7212957\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/our-favorite-spots-for-a-beer-wine-or-a-smoke-7.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TDP-Z-FE30WINESjpeg_115594678.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barcelona Wine Bar in Rino offers 40 wines by the glass and some 400 bottles. (Provided by Barcelona Wine Bar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A terrific selection of Spanish (and other) wines and satisfying tapas offered at a lovely bar, served by friendly wait staff. And OH, THAT BREAD. It\u2019s served gratis when you order food, and is to die for: warm and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with olive oil for dipping. Seats at the bar fill up fast, especially for happy hour. Try dining at the tiny chef\u2019s counter (if it\u2019s available) for a special treat. \u2014 <em>Barbara Ellis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2900 Larimer St., 303-816-3300. Open Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday noon to 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy hour 4 to 6 p.m., brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. barcelonawinebar.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Crow Bar<\/h4>\n<p>If brick walls could be cozy, then cuddle up to a cocktail at the Crow Bar. This snug neighborhood bar oozes vintage lounge vibes, with a dash of East Colfax grit. Sit belly-up to the bar on a worn, buttoned-back swivel stool for the best conversation in North Denver (or to watch sports). Or plant it in the back game room for pinball, Deer Hunter or Super Mario on NES.<\/p>\n<p>With velvet-backed booths, quirky art, retro decor, plants galore and a photo booth, its clientele \u2013 from soccer moms to touring punk bands \u2013 is as vast as its drink menu. Giving living room vibes, forgotten photo booth strips decorate the mirror (that\u2019s been there since Denver\u2019s old-school Rosa Mia) behind the bar. \u2013\u00a0<em>Christy Fantz<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4395 Yates St., Denver. Open noon to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday.\u00a0facebook.com\/crowbardenver.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Gruvi\u2019s Dry Secco<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re doing a dry month (or a dry nine months, for expectant moms) and find yourself missing wine, try Denver-based Gruvi\u2019s Dry Secco ($11.99 for a four-pack). It\u2019s not quite as dry as prosecco, but replicates the feel of a good glass of bubbly, with 0% alcohol. Gruvi (a family-owned company) also produces a zero-proof rose and two low-alcohol reds, if white wine isn\u2019t your thing.<\/p>\n<p>Also available: non-alcoholic lager, stout, wit or IPA ($10.99 a six-pack). 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