Things to Do in Central Business District, Denver

The Central Business District features the 16th Street Mall, lined with over 300 shops and restaurants, and is home to the Colorado Convention Center and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Union Station and Larimer Square are also nearby, offering a mix of dining and entertainment options.

Guard and GraceSteakhouse
54thirty RooftopRooftop Bar
Sam's No. 3Breakfast

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Top things to do in Central Business District

Where the Buffalo Roam Denver
★ 4.6 · 321
Specialty Store
Kitschy gift shop for Colorado-themed novelties & clothing.
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Denver Pavilions
★ 4.4 · 9.2k
Shopping Mall
This shopping mall offers over 40 restaurants, shops, & entertainment venues, plus indoor parking.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 7 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park
★ 4.4 · 319
City Park
Downtown park with a landmark clocktower lit at night, plus food events & holiday markets.
Every day
5 AM – 11 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Central Business District

Guard and Grace
★ 4.7 · 4.5k
Steakhouse· $100+
Guard and Grace occupies an enviable location at the base of the 56-floor Brookfield Building in downtown Denver.
Mon
4 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
4 PM – 10 PM
Sun
4 PM – 10 PM
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54thirty Rooftop
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Rooftop Bar· $$$
On the 20th-floor roof of Le Méridien hotel, this open-air lounge offers panoramas & fire pits.
Mon–Wed
2 PM – 12:30 AM
Thu
2 PM – 1 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Sam's No. 3
★ 4.6 · 10.6k
Breakfast· $20–30
Circa-1927 kitschy diner dishing up big helpings of comfort food from breakfast through dinner.
Mon–Tue
7 AM – 2 PM
Wed
7 AM – 8 PM
Thu
6 AM – 8 PM
Fri
6 AM – 10 PM
Sat
7 AM – 10 PM
Sun
7 AM – 8 PM
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Union Lodge No.1
★ 4.8 · 1.2k
Cocktail Bar· $30–40
Cool bar serving 19th-century-inspired craft cocktails in a glam, Prohibition-era environs.
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Corinne Denver
★ 4.8 · 6.3k
American· $$
Upscale American eatery and bar with a warm, relaxed vibe at the stylish Le Méridien hotel.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
7 AM – 11 PM
Sun
7 AM – 11 PM
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West Saloon & Kitchen
★ 4.6 · 2.0k
Restaurant· $20–30
Old-fashioned saloon-style eatery with a patio dishing up hearty burgers, steaks, and beer on tap.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10:30 PM
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Dozens
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Breakfast· $10–20
Longtimer supplying all manner of morning fare, especially omelets, plus salads & sandwiches.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 2 PM
Sat
7 AM – 2 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2 PM
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Done Deal By Troy Guard
Cocktail Bar· $10–40
A downtown Denver cocktail destination, it features craft cocktails, curated bites, happy hour, and an elevated after-work atmosphere in a stylish lounge.
Mon–Fri
3 PM – 8 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Savina's Mexican Kitchen - Downtown Denver
★ 4.4 · 4.9k
Mexican· $20–30
Family-run kitchen known for traditional Mexican meals, margaritas, and an upscale-rustic atmosphere.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Panzano
★ 4.5 · 1.7k
Italian· $20–60
Posh yet casual eatery in the Hotel Monaco focusing on sustainable North Italian cuisine.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 10 AM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Sat
8 AM – 12 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Sun
8 AM – 12 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
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Appaloosa Grill
★ 4.3 · 3.3k
Bar & Grill· $20–30
Airy, employee-owned bar with eclectic menu of refined American comfort fare & live music nightly.
Every day
11 AM – 1 AM
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XSO Night Club
★ 4.5 · 201
Nightclub· $10–70
A nightclub in Denver offering dancing and drinks.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
9 PM – 2 AM
Sat
9 PM – 2 AM
Sun
2 PM – 9 PM
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