River North Art District (RiNo)

Restaurants

RiNo is home to some of the best restaurants in town, offering flavors inspired by the globe but at the same time are quintessentially local. Looking for something seasonal but with a Scandinavian twist? Try the laid-back Michelin-starred Beckon. Craving sushi? Head for the conveyor belt over at Sushi-Rama RiNo where you'll find high-quality food delivered in an approachable manner (the menu is in English with decoded ingredients). For a twist, or rather a fusion, Koko Ni offers a Japanese and French-inspired 10-course tasting menu with ingredients heavily drawn from local farms or from sustainable American seafood operations. James Beard award-winning chef Alon Shaya will more than satisfy your cravings for Israeli food at Safta Restaurant. Nothing will put you in a better mood than the tropical atmosphere and Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails at Mister Oso. If you're looking for something that's unpretentious and fun, Work & Class pays tribute to the working class with its Latin and American menu. The Woods, meanwhile, is a triple threat: restaurant, bar and beer garden, featuring dishes paired with New Belgium Brewing craft beers. And for the time of your life, head to Number Thirty Eight. Why? Check out these stats: 20,000-square-foot patio; 120 taps from 15 always-changing Colorado makers; and free entertainment every night. Can't decide? Join Delicious Denver Food Tours for a walking culinary tour of the RiNo neighborhood.

Food Halls & Gourmet Markets

RiNo is home to several indoor food halls and markets. From The Source Hotel & Market Hall, Zeppelin Station and Denver Central Market, find everything you need for dining, drinking and shopping under one roof. 

Bars

Looking for good wine and a party? Head to Noble Riot where you'll find both every night of the week. Honey Elixir Bar, meanwhile, uses artisanal spirits, organic herbs and spices, fresh juices, and raw honey (instead of sugar) in its wide variety of cocktails. They also have plenty of non-alcoholic options. Federales is open-air tequila and taco bar with a fun vibe. If you're looking for something more spacious, Improper City features 36 taps, specialty cocktails and a menu that rotates seasonally. And The Local Drive combines fancy golf simulators with a forty-foot bar, serving up craft cocktails, beers, ciders and seltzers from around Colorado. 

Craft Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cider

RiNo has become an incubator for Denver's craft brewing industry. There are favorites like Ratio Beerworks with its giant patio, River North Brewery, RiNo's oldest, Great Divide Brewing Co. — Barrel Bar, with barrel-aged and limited-release offerings, Left Hand RiNo, with 10,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space and located just across from Mission Ballroom, and Black Shirt Brewing Co., with handcrafted pizzas and concerts in the backyard. For something unique and, shall we say, specialized, try the German lagers at Bierstadt Lagerhaus, or beers inspired by the Czech Republic at Cohesion Brewing Company, and let's not forget Blue Moon Brewing Company — RiNo District where you can find special beers brewed only at this location. You can explore more breweries all over town via the Denver Beer Trail.

The neighborhood is also home to urban wineries such as Infinite Monkey Theorem and Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery; distilleries like Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse; and cideries like Stem Ciders (gluten-free). For a tasting room experience that you'll only find in a handful of places in the United States, head to Colorado Sake Co., which follows traditional Japanese sake brewing methods.