Denver Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
Wed, Nov 25
Denver's RiNo district is a raw-edged playground of industrial chic, street murals, and bars that trade polish for personality—making it the best neighborhood in the city for a proper crawl. Our editors walked every block, tested every pour, and mapped the spots where craft cocktails, natural wine, and rooftop views collide with zero pretense.
Expect $12–$18 drinks, walkable distances between stops, and crowds that peak Thursday through Saturday after 8 PM. Here are our picks for the best RiNo bar crawl in Denver.
The list
13 editor-verified spotsDenver Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
Wed, Nov 25
Natural Wine Tasting Flight
Sat, Sep 26 · 6:30 PM
An urban winery and tasting room in the RiNo Arts District, pouring small-batch reds and weekly live music.
NOCTURNAL Denver Adult Halloween Costume Party ($2,500 Prize & Open Bar)
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 PM
Bierstadt Lagerhaus commits entirely to traditional German lagers brewed with patient, old-world technique in an industrial taproom it shares with a cidery and pub. Go with friends who'll actually taste the difference in a properly made helles or pilsner, especially when you're all tired of chasing the latest hazy release.
BOO-lesque: 20th Annual Clocktower Halloween Burlesque
Fri, Oct 23
Denver's Haunted Hop 2026
Sat, Oct 31
The Fright Crawl
Sat, Oct 31
Boos & Brews Halloween 5K
Sat, Oct 31
Adventurous by-the-glass program with a strong focus on natural and lesser-known European producers.
The legendary New York cocktail temple set up shop inside the Ramble Hotel with three distinct spaces: a moody front bar for walk-ins, a reservation-only back room with velvet banquettes, and the Garden for something brighter. Book the back room for an anniversary or impress-the-visitors moment, or slide into the front bar around 9 PM when the energy picks up.
The rotating cocktail list comes from one of Denver's most-decorated bar teams, and the sprawling garden patio is the real draw—shaded, strung with lights, and built for long evenings. Post up here on warm nights when you want serious drinks without the stuffiness, or bring a date who appreciates a well-made Negroni variation and somewhere pretty to sip it.
The skate-punk ethos shows up in the murals, the loud speakers on the patio, and a tap list that skews West Coast hoppy with a few accessible entry points like Antidote Golden. Come with your dog and a crew who'd rather drink under string lights with a soundtrack than have a quiet conversation.
Experience Mockingbird. Denver’s immersive art lounge in the heart of RiNo. Cocktails, live DJs, and creative nights Wednesday through Sunday.
A trendy wood-fired pizza and oyster spot known for its amazing daily happy hour (3-5 PM) and late-night deals featuring pizza and spritzes.
Coming up
In DenverBOO-lesque: 20th Annual Clocktower Halloween Burlesque

NOCTURNAL Denver Adult Halloween Costume Party ($2,500 Prize & Open Bar)

Denver's Haunted Hop 2026

The Fright Crawl

Boos & Brews Halloween 5K
Denver Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
FAQ
Friday and Saturday bring the biggest energy, but Thursday nights offer the same scene with shorter waits and easier bar seating. Avoid Sundays—half the spots close early or don't open at all.
Most bars are walk-in only, but if you're starting or ending with dinner, book ahead—especially at popular spots. Rooftop bars and wine-focused venues can fill up fast on weekends.
Casual with edge—think clean sneakers, jeans, and a leather jacket. RiNo doesn't do formal, but it's not a dive either; you'll see everything from streetwear to date-night fits.
Plan for $15 per drink on average, plus $20–$30 if you're eating. Four stops with snacks will run you $80–$120 before tips and rideshares.
Absolutely—the mix of moody cocktail dens, natural wine bars, and rooftop views gives you built-in conversation starters and Instagram moments. Just skip the sports bars and stick to the spots with booth seating and low lighting.
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