Denver's New Year's Week: Supper Stages and Coffee Breaks

4.8 (936)

Mon, Thu, 12:00 – 20:00; Tue – Wed, 12:00 – 19:00; Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

200 S Kalamath St

At Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, rackhouse tours connect aging barrels with the active production floor. For a New Year's week whiskey stop, I'd book a tour before settling into the cocktail lounge. Reviewers praise the informative tours and Old Fashioneds. The distillery is 21+ only. Check holiday hours and tour availability before reserving.

4.8 (4,915)

1400 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA

The Denver Performing Arts Complex brings Broadway tours, concerts and local productions to 10 downtown venues. I'd pair a concert with dinner at a campus restaurant for a New Year's week evening. Audience reviews highlight the acoustics and touring lineup. The attached garage offers paid parking. Check show calendars and holiday hours before booking.

4.4 (735)

Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

140 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, USA

Skylark Lounge puts indie bands downstairs and a pool room upstairs on South Broadway. Movie posters and jukeboxes fill the interior. For a New Year's week evening, I'd pair a set with pool. Its platform rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 735 ratings. Entry is 21 and over only. Vertical IDs are not accepted. Check holiday hours and show calendars.

4.5 (3,293)

Mon, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Tue – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, USA

Lowry Beer Garden turns a decommissioned 1940s Air Force hangar into a sprawling indoor-outdoor gathering spot with communal tables and board games. For a New Year's week pause, I'd settle in with a local beer and a game. Reviews praise the string lights, greenery, beer selection, and staff, though food quality can vary. Free parking is available. Check holiday hours before visiting.

4.6 (3,141)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 09:00 – 17:00; Wed – Thu, 07:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1215 20th St

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox brings dinner and live music to a historic Victorian building downtown. The bi-level venue serves craft cocktails and an eclectic menu. For a New Year's week supper with a show, I'd head upstairs. Visitors praise the upper-floor concert views. Check holiday hours and the show calendar before planning an evening.

4.8 (888)

Mon – Thu, 02:30 – 07:00; Fri, 02:30 – 10:00

2510 E Colfax Ave

Sie FilmCenter screens independent films and repertory favorites in a nonprofit theater with roomy seats. For a New Year's week cinema break, I'd pick a film and talk it over with the staff. Reviewers praise the curated selection and friendly team. Buying tickets at the counter avoids online fees. Check the screening calendar and holiday hours before planning a visit.

4.7 (91)

Mon, Sat, 07:00 – 03:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, Sun, 07:00 – 10:00 (+1)

3254 Navajo St, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80211

Velvet Lasso's sapphic cowgirl cafe becomes a cocktail and mocktail lounge at night. I'd stop for a tiramisu latte and a fruit-packed Pop-Tart during New Year's week. The vintage room includes a back photo booth. Reviewers praise the creative menu and friendly staff. Check holiday hours before visiting.

4.4 (1,316)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

3950 Wynkoop St

BrewDog Denver brings 30 craft taps and on-site brewing to an industrial hall in RiNo. For a New Year's week meetup, I'd pair a house beer with wings and look for a trivia night. Reviewers praise the spacious room and beer selection. Check holiday hours and the trivia calendar before making plans.

4.2 (1,076)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 23:30; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

4401 Tejon St

Retro games and sports screens give The Monkey Barrel its neighborhood hangout feel. I'd make it a New Year's week stop for a local beer and a game on TV. Handmade burgers anchor the menu. Reviewers praise the playlists, staff and spacious patio, though food feedback is mixed. Check holiday hours before visiting.

4.7 (16,519)

Mon, Thu – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00; Tue, 10:00 – 20:00

100 W 14th Ave Pkwy

Denver Art Museum spans Gio Ponti's Martin Building and Daniel Libeskind's Hamilton Building. Its galleries hold Indigenous, European, American and contemporary art. I'd give the Indigenous art collections a full afternoon during New Year's week. Visitors praise the architecture and helpful staff, though some find the large buildings challenging to navigate. Check holiday hours before visiting.