58°

Denver, ColoradoDate ideas58° Overcast

Date ideas in Denver

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre4.9· 63kTheatre

    1. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

    Dramatic red‑rock setting, live performances, hiking trails, unforgettable photo opportunities.
  2. Spectra Art Space4.9· 2.0kGallery · Platt Park

    2. Spectra Art Space

    Lively community art hub with glassblowing demos, classes, and rotating exhibitions.
  3. Denver Performing Arts Complex4.8· 4.6kTheatre · Theatre District

    3. Denver Performing Arts Complex

    Lively, historic multi-venue complex for acclaimed live performances and cultural events.
  4. Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre4.8· 3.5kTheatre · Theatre District

    4. Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre

    Historic theater with polished productions, superb acoustics, and vibrant live performances.
  5. Ellie Caulkins Opera House4.8· 3.0kTheatre · Theatre District

    5. Ellie Caulkins Opera House

    Historic opera house with excellent acoustics, elegant architecture, and world-class live performances.
  6. Nocturne4.8· 1.3kLive music · Curtis Park

    6. Nocturne

    Intimate jazz club with craft cocktails, live performances, and refined seasonal plates.
  7. Union Lodge No.14.8· 1.2kCocktail bar · Upper Downtown

    7. Union Lodge No.1

    Historic speakeasy with crafted cocktails, whiskey focus, and intimate atmosphere.
  8. The Capital Grille4.7· 2.3kFine dining · Lower Downtown

    8. The Capital Grille

    Upscale steakhouse with dry-aged steaks, extensive wine list, refined service.
  9. McGregor Square4.7· 1.3kTheatre · Ballpark

    9. McGregor Square

    Lively plaza with concerts, restaurants, bars — perfect for groups and music fans.
  10. Denver Comedy Underground4.8· 448Theatre · Enterprise Hill Historic District

    10. Denver Comedy Underground

    Lively stand-up comedy club with intimate shows, local and national acts.
  11. Spuntino4.7· 833Italian · Potter Highland Historic District

    11. Spuntino

    Cozy Italian spot for handmade pastas, inventive cocktails, and relaxed wine-focused evenings.
  12. Red Square Euro Bistro4.7· 797European · Central Business District

    12. Red Square Euro Bistro

    Cozy Euro bistro with shareable plates, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list.
  13. Restaurant Olivia4.7· 786Italian · Alamo Placita

    13. Restaurant Olivia

    Upscale Italian dining with handcrafted pastas and creative cocktails in Denver.
  14. Seventh Circle Music Collective4.8· 407Live music · Mile High Vista

    14. Seventh Circle Music Collective

    Vibrant live music hub with intimate shows, curated drinks, and energetic crowds.
  15. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox4.6· 3.1kLive music · Arapahoe Square

    15. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

    Lively retro music venue with inventive cocktails and intimate live performances.
  16. Levitt Pavilion Denver4.6· 2.8kLive music · Ruby Hill

    16. Levitt Pavilion Denver

    Lively outdoor amphitheater with free concerts, picnics, and community-friendly events.
  17. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side4.6· 2.8kLive music · Glenarm Place Historic District

    17. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side

    Historic two-room live music venue with diverse acts and great beer.
  18. Uchi Denver4.6· 2.6kSushi · Curtis Park

    18. Uchi Denver

    Upscale Japanese omakase and creative sushi — refined tasting menus and cocktails.

More of Denver

Other guides

How we pick