{"as_of":"2026-09-14T04:05:45.448407+00:00","type":"EditorialGuide","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-wine-spots","guide_id":"guide_7f478750fb07","slug":"best-wine-spots","city":"denver","title":"Best Wine Spots in Denver","category_label":"Wine Spots","template":"best_category_in_city","meta_description":"The best wine bars, natural-wine spots, and Italian wine restaurants in Denver — curated and verified by Eventism editors. Updated weekly.","last_verified_at":"2026-09-12T23:12:01.600893+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-12T23:14:49.549788+00:00","view_count":61,"venues":[{"name":"Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery","slug":"bigsby-s-folly-craft-winery","neighborhood":"RiNo","venue_type":"winery","avg_rating":4.7,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/bigsby-s-folly-craft-winery"},{"name":"Frasca Food and Wine","slug":"frasca-food-and-wine","neighborhood":"Cherry Creek","venue_type":"restaurant","avg_rating":4.9,"price_band":"$$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/frasca-food-and-wine"},{"name":"Noble Riot","slug":"noble-riot","neighborhood":"RiNo","venue_type":"wine_bar","avg_rating":4.8,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/noble-riot"},{"name":"Carboy Winery Denver","slug":"carboy-winery-denver","neighborhood":"Speer","venue_type":"winery","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/carboy-winery-denver"},{"name":"Mercantile Dining & Provision","slug":"mercantile-dining-provision","neighborhood":"Union Station","venue_type":"restaurant","avg_rating":4.5,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/mercantile-dining-provision"},{"name":"Tavernetta","slug":"tavernetta","neighborhood":"Union Station","venue_type":"restaurant","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/tavernetta"},{"name":"Pony Up","slug":"pony-up","neighborhood":"LoDo","venue_type":"wine_bar","avg_rating":4.8,"price_band":"$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/pony-up"},{"name":"Spuntino","slug":"spuntino","neighborhood":"Highland","venue_type":"restaurant","avg_rating":4.6,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/spuntino"},{"name":"The Truffle Cheese Shop & Wine Bar","slug":"the-truffle-cheese-shop-wine-bar","neighborhood":"Cherry Creek","venue_type":"wine_bar","avg_rating":4.7,"price_band":"$$$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/the-truffle-cheese-shop-wine-bar"},{"name":"Federales Tacos & Tequila - RiNo, Denver","slug":"federales-tacos-tequila-rino-denver","neighborhood":"River North Art District","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/federales-tacos-tequila-rino-denver"},{"name":"The 1up Arcade Bar - Colfax","slug":"the-1up-arcade-bar-colfax","neighborhood":"Central","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/the-1up-arcade-bar-colfax"},{"name":"Improper City","slug":"improper-city","neighborhood":"River North Art District","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/improper-city"},{"name":"Dive Inn","slug":"dive-inn","neighborhood":"South Denver","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/dive-inn"},{"name":"First Draft Taproom & Kitchen","slug":"first-draft-taproom-kitchen","neighborhood":"River North Art District","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/first-draft-taproom-kitchen"},{"name":"The Mansion on Colfax","slug":"the-mansion-on-colfax","neighborhood":"Central","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/the-mansion-on-colfax"}],"venue_count":15,"faqs":[{"q":"What should I wear to wine bars in Denver?","a":"Denver wine spots skew smart-casual—dark jeans and a nice top work almost everywhere. A few upscale spots appreciate a blazer or dress, but no one's enforcing a strict dress code."},{"q":"Which Denver wine spots are best for a date night?","a":"Look for intimate spaces with dim lighting, thoughtful small plates, and wines by the glass that encourage lingering. Urban wineries with cozy tasting rooms and European-style wine bars tend to set the right mood."},{"q":"How much should I budget for wine in Denver?","a":"Glasses typically run $12–$18, with bottles starting around $40 and climbing to $100+ for reserve lists. Tasting flights at urban wineries offer better value, usually $15–$25 for four pours."},{"q":"Do I need reservations at Denver wine bars?","a":"Weeknights are usually walk-in friendly, but Friday and Saturday evenings fill up fast—book ahead for groups of four or more. Some smaller tasting rooms operate by reservation only."},{"q":"When is the best time to visit Denver wine spots?","a":"Early weeknight evenings (5–7pm) offer the best chance to chat with somms and snag a good seat. Weekend afternoons work well at urban wineries with more casual, drop-in vibes."}],"citation":"Eventism Editors. \"Best Wine Spots in Denver\". Last verified 2026-09-12. https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-wine-spots"}