Drinking in Denver: Bars in Lower Downtown (LoDo)

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LoDo is the name Colorado locals have given the Lower Downtown district of Denver. It's a great place for meals, entertainment, and nightlife, where restored Victorian buildings now house more than 90 sports bars, brew pubs, jazz clubs, and restaurants.

• My Brother's Bar (Brother's), 2376 15th St, +1 303-455-9991. Brother's is the oldest bar in Denver and steeped in the history of the Beat movement; Jack Kerouac was a regular here during his years in Denver. Massive selection of premium choices and a fantastic single-malt scotch selection. Classical music plays, but don't expect to hear it on a really busy night. Good food, including the JCB: a cheeseburger featuring Jalapeno Cream Cheese. There's no sign on the bar so don't look for one, but it's right on the southeast corner of 15th and Platte streets. This is where the locals go and regulars abound.
• The Cruise Room, 1600 17th St, +1 303-825-1107, www.theoxfordhotel.com/cruise-room.html. 1930's Art Deco Martini Bar inside the Oxford Hotel. Best Martinis in Denver! You can also order fresh seafood from McCormick's Fish House.
• Double Daughter's Salotto, 1632 Market St, +1 303-623-3505. A modern and slightly goth bar for all the cool kids to hang out. The bar features some of the oddest and best ambiance in the city and is connected to Two Fisted Mario's, a pizza place that is open late so you can grab some grub after the bars close.
• Fado Irish Pub, 1735 19th St, +1 303-297-0066, www.fadoirishpub.com/denver.
• Falling Rock Tap House, 1919 Blake St, +1 303-293-8338. The Falling Rock is a beer snob's dream, with over 70 excellent beers on tap. The selection changes from week to week, too, keeping the locals entertained and tipsy off of fine Belgians and microbrews. It gets crowded after Rockies games, but during the offseason, it's a great place to eacape from the cold and warm up with a well-poured Belgian trippel.
• Jet Bar, 1612 Wazee Street, +1303-572-3300, www.thejethotel.com. The Lobby (main bar) is a retro and contemporary design of lighting, shag rugs, and comfortable lounge seating, and Club Twenty is Jet Hotel's private club.
• Lodo's Bar & Grill, 1946 Market St, +1 303-293-8555
• Nallen's Irish Pub, 1429 Market St, +1 303-572-0667. A little piece of the Old Country in Denver, Nallen's has great nightly drink specials, authentic Irish ambience and a great Tuesday night pub quiz.
• Pour House Pub, 1435 Market St, +1 303-623-7687
• Sing Sing, 1735 19th St, +1 303-291-0880
• Wynkoop Brewery, 1634 18th St, +1 303-297-2700, www.wynkoop.com. Fresh brews, billiard tables, and excellent food. Banquets and private parties. Historically significant architecture.

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• www.theoxfordhotel.com/cruise-room.html
• www.fadoirishpub.com/denver
• www.thejethotel.com
• www.wynkoop.com