Denver's late-night scene centers around LoDo, RiNo, and Capitol Hill. While the city isn't as 24-hour as coastal cities, you can find good food after midnight with the right knowledge.
24-Hour Denver Classics
Pete's Kitchen
Denver institution since 1962. Greek-American diner with famous green chile.
Denver Diner
Classic American diner near downtown. Reliable at any hour.
Tom's Diner
Another Colfax classic. Great burgers and breakfast.
Waffle House
Southern chain now in Denver suburbs. Scattered, smothered, covered.
LoDo & Downtown
Illegal Pete's
Denver's beloved burrito chain. Perfect post-bar fuel. Green chile is essential.
Wazee Supper Club
Pizza and beer in a historic LoDo building. Great late-night vibes.
Blake Street Tavern
Sports bar with solid food. Post-Rockies/Broncos game destination.
Falling Rock Tap House
Craft beer bar with food. Great for late-night drinks and bites.
Capitol Hill & Colfax
Pete's Kitchen
Worth mentioning twice. The late-night Colfax institution.
Atomic Cowboy
Pizza and drinks. Great patio and late-night crowd.
PS Lounge
Dive bar with food. The fried chicken is surprisingly good.
RiNo & Beyond
First Draft
Self-pour taproom with food. Not super late but good for early evening.
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
Exotic hot dogs (elk, rattlesnake). Denver original.
Denver Late Night Tips
- 2am bar close: Denver bars close at 2am, and most kitchens close around then too
- Colfax is the move: Pete's Kitchen and Tom's Diner are your 24-hour saviors
- Green chile everything: Ask for green chile on your eggs, burrito, whatever
- Altitude affects you: Drinking hits harder at 5,280 feet—eat accordingly
- Uber/Lyft available: Rideshare is reliable downtown and in neighborhoods