Drinks LoDo, Downtown Denver & 16th Street
Denver Union Station
A place for a drink in LoDo, Downtown Denver & 16th Street, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Restored 1914 rail station whose Great Hall holds the Terminal Bar and the Cooper Lounge mezzanine bar.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Denver & 16th Street, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Denver Union Station and Larimer Square.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- LoDo
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Downtown Denver & 16th Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Denver Union Station
Restored 1914 rail hall with bars, shops and a lounge-like Great Hall at the heart of LoDo.
Sight · Denver · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, Victorian storefronts under strung lights with bars, restaurants and shops.
Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free fireworks launched from downtown rooftops at 9 p.m. and midnight, best seen along 16th Street.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4Rioja
Jennifer Jasinski's Mediterranean restaurant on Larimer Square, open since 2004.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Larimer Square
Denver's oldest block, lined with Victorian buildings, string lights, shops and restaurants.
Shopping · Denver · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6Sam's No. 3
Diner institution since 1927, known for big breakfasts and green chile.
Food · Denver · 0.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Denver Union Station is a stop on our Denver New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More bars & cafés in Downtown Denver & 16th Street
Another curated place for a drink in Downtown Denver & 16th Street. See the full Downtown Denver & 16th Street guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Denver
Our climate figures for Downtown Denver & 16th Street come from nearby Denver. Average daily highs in Denver run from 44°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Denver Union Station itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Denver from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Denver weather by month (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.75306, -105.00000
- Destination
- Downtown Denver & 16th Street, Colorado
- Website
- unionstationindenver.com
Denver Union Station: quick answers
How much time do you need at Denver Union Station?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Denver Union Station. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Denver Union Station?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: The Cooper Lounge takes reservations; book for Dec 30 when New Year's Eve is booked solid.
Which TripsCircle routes include Denver Union Station?
Denver Union Station appears on Denver New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Denver Union Station to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Denver & 16th Street.
Plan Downtown Denver & 16th Street
- Downtown Denver & 16th Street travel guide 9 places
- Denver weather (covers Downtown Denver & 16th Street) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Denver & 16th Street
- Buckhorn Exchange Food
- Civic Center Park Sight
- The Brown Palace Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.