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Denver after hours.

Steakhouses on Larimer Square a few blocks from the convention centre, Michelin-listed kitchens at Union Station, and big group rooms across LoDo.

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Ideas for your group in Denver

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Per diem check

$38.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Denver, FY2027 (part of the $92 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.

Fit is based on our price estimates, before tax and tip. Rate source ↗

Type
Group
Client dinner

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

1111 14th St, in the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Downtown · about 7 min walk from the convention centre

The Four Seasons Hotel Denver's steakhouse sits across from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and holds a 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating. Three glass-enclosed private rooms include the Butcher's Block, a chef's table with a rolling butcher block.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhouseEasy walk
Fits
Butcher's Block 10; Private Dining Rooms 2 and 3 up to 44; EDGE Corner Bar 40 semi-private; bar, patio and corner bar 75; restaurant buyout 180 (OpenTable); private rooms up to about 44 (303 Magazine)
Walk
About 7 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Butcher's Block for a client table of up to 10. Dinner runs 5 to 9 PM daily and dress is smart casual.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Client dinner$$$$

Guard and Grace

1801 California St, Downtown business district · about 10 min walk from the convention centre

A modern steakhouse at the base of a 56-storey downtown office tower, with an oak-fired grill and a raw bar. The Michelin Guide lists it, and three private rooms combine for up to 80.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhouseEasy walk
Fits
Jameson Room 15 with a large screen; Grace Room 18; Jagger Room 35 reception, 50 with the Jameson Room; Ohana Room (all three) 80 (own site); rooms combine for 70 seated, 125 reception (OpenTable); about 10 to 36 per room (303 Magazine)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for the Jameson Room, which has a large screen, for a client table of up to 15. Dinner runs 4 to 10:30 PM daily.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Client dinner

Ocean Prime Denver

1465 Larimer St, Larimer Square · about 12 min walk from the convention centre

A seafood and steak house on the corner of 15th and Larimer in historic Larimer Square. Nine private and semi-private spaces run from an eight-seat table to a 64-seat upper terrace.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhouseSemi-private
Fits
Table 50 8; Board Room 14; Club Room 16; Prime Room II 22; Prime Room I 24; both Prime Rooms 48; Back Veranda 28 semi-private; Lower Terrace 30; Upper Terrace 64 (own site and OpenTable); about 10 to 15 in smaller rooms, 60-plus in larger ones (303 Magazine)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Board Room or Club Room, both with a screen, for a client dinner of up to 14 or 16. Dinner starts at 4 PM daily and dress is business casual.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Client dinner$$$

The Capital Grille Denver

1450 Larimer St, Larimer Square · about 12 min walk from the convention centre

A classic steakhouse in Larimer Square, within walking distance of the convention centre and Coors Field. Five private rooms run from the 10-seat Larimer Room to the 36-seat Wine Room.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhouseQuiet
Fits
Larimer Room 10; Chef's Table 12; Capital Room 16; Centennial Room 30; Wine Room 36 (own site); Larimer Room 12, Capital Room 18, Centennial and Wine Rooms 42 each (Cvent); Centennial 32, Wine Room 36 (OpenTable)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Larimer Room or the Chef's Table for a client group of 10 to 12. Dress is business casual. It opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 4 PM at weekends.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Client dinner$$$

Mercantile Dining & Provision

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver Union Station · about 22 min walk from the convention centre

Chef Alex Seidel's American restaurant inside Union Station is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide. It has a private space for up to 10 and a semi-private area for up to 15.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateUnique room
Fits
Private space 10; semi-private 15; bar and market reception 20; patio reception 30; buyout 75 seated, 125 reception (own site); semi-private wine cellar 18; covered patio 35; buyout 80 seated, 150 reception (OpenTable)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 22 min from the convention centre
Tip
Group meals need a prix fixe menu, so settle it with the events team ahead. Dinner runs Monday to Saturday from 5 PM.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner$$$

Tavernetta

1889 16th St, beside Denver Union Station · about 22 min walk from the convention centre

An Italian restaurant beside Union Station from the Frasca Hospitality Group, with a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand and a deep wine list. The Gallery Room seats 28, and the Gallery and Grotto rooms together seat 60.

Team dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateBig groups
Fits
Board Room 14; Gallery Room 28; Gallery and Grotto 60; La Casina stand-alone space 14 to 75; full buyout 70 seated, 125 reception (own site); Board Room 12, Gallery Room 24 (Cvent); 14 to 75 by space (303 Magazine)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 22 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Gallery Room for up to 28 colleagues, or La Casina for a stand-alone event of up to 75. It opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays and 3 PM at weekends, and closes at 10 PM.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner

Water Grill Denver

1691 Market St, LoDo · about 17 min walk from the convention centre

A seafood house from California's King's Seafood Company at 17th and Market, with live shellfish tanks and a raw bar. Four private rooms take groups of 24 to 80.

Team dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsSharing plates
Fits
Union Pacific 24 seated, 45 reception; Angler 24 seated, 45 reception; Molly Brown 48 seated, 60 reception; Molly Brown and Angler 64 seated, 80 reception (own site); Angler 32, Molly Brown and Angler 80, custom up to 200 (OpenTable); all rooms combined up to 200 (Colorado Meetings + Events)
Walk
About 17 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Molly Brown for up to 48 colleagues, or join it with the Angler for 64 seated. It stays open until 10 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner

Jovanina's Broken Italian

1520 Blake St, LoDo · about 15 min walk from the convention centre

An Italian restaurant on Blake Street in LoDo serving house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza. Downstairs, the Sotto Voce wine cellar, a former Prohibition-era space, takes private groups.

Team dinnerPrivate roomUnique roomBig groups
Fits
Sotto Voce 40 dinner, 60 cocktails; Via Sopra upstairs 30 seated, 35 reception (Colorado Meetings + Events); Sotto Voce 30 to 60; Via Sopra 12 to 70; custom up to 130 (OpenTable)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book Sotto Voce for up to 40 colleagues at dinner. OpenTable lists dinner Tuesday to Saturday, so check Sunday and Monday with the restaurant.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner

Panzano

1717 Champa St, in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

A Northern Italian restaurant in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco that cooks with local produce. Two private rooms seat up to 20, and the hotel's Paris Ballroom takes much larger groups.

Team dinnerPrivate roomEasy walkBig groups
Fits
Tokyo Boardroom 20; Toscana 20 (OpenTable); smaller rooms about 20; Paris Ballroom 180-plus (303 Magazine)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free
Tip
Book Toscana for up to 20 colleagues, or ask the hotel catering team about the Paris Ballroom for a bigger group. Dinner runs Monday to Saturday, 5 to 9 PM.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Activity

EscapeWorks Denver

1529 Champa St, Downtown · about 4 min walk from the convention centre

A local escape-room company with eight themed rooms, such as Casino Heist and Egyptian Tomb, at 15th and Champa. Groups of 13 or more play as private team-building events.

CompetitiveCollaborativeEveningEasy walk
Fits
2 to 12 players per room, 6 to 8 works best; groups of 13 or more booked as private events (own site); large group bookings, corporate events from $30 per person (303 Magazine)
Cost
About $35 per person
Walk
About 4 min from the convention centre
Tip
The Convention Center location is open 10 AM to 11 PM daily, with the last game at 10 PM. Arrive 10 minutes early because games start on time.
Activity

Flight Club Denver

1959 16th St Mall, near Union Station · about 22 min walk from the convention centre

A social darts bar on the 16th Street Mall near Union Station with 12 dart oches. Semi-private rooms and a covered patio host groups from 20 to several hundred.

CompetitiveDrinksEveningBig groups
Fits
Single oche up to 20; Windsor Room 40 to 60; Derby Room 60 to 75; Boulder Room 80 to 90; Bar and Azure Patios 100 to 150; buyout 350, or 400 with the patio (own site); full venue 500 seated, 400 standing (Cvent)
Walk
About 22 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book online for up to 12 players; groups of 13 or more go through the events team. Guests must be 21 or over after 6 PM Sunday to Friday and all day Saturday.
Activity

Lucky Strike Denver

500 16th Street Mall, Denver Pavilions · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

A bowling lounge in the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall, with 12 lanes, food and a bar. A private party lounge has four lanes of its own.

CompetitiveRelaxedEveningEasy walk
Fits
12 lanes, up to 8 per lane (own site); private party lounge with 4 lanes; corporate and group events (PlaceFull)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Reserve lanes ahead because it gets crowded. It stays open until 11 PM most nights and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

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Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Escape room, then steaks on Larimer Square

6–12 people
  1. 5:30 PMEscapeWorks Denver · Play an hour-long escape room around the corner from the convention centre
  2. 7:15 PMThe Capital Grille Denver · Walk to Larimer Square for a client dinner in the Larimer Room or at the Chef's Table

Darts near Union Station, then Italian next door

20–60 people
  1. 5:30 PMFlight Club Denver · Take a semi-private darts room on the 16th Street Mall
  2. 7:30 PMTavernetta · Short walk to the Gallery and Grotto rooms for a group dinner

Nuggets game night

10–40 people
  1. 5:00 PMJovanina's Broken Italian · Early group dinner in the Sotto Voce wine cellar in LoDo
  2. 6:30 PMShort cab ride to Ball Arena
  3. 7:00 PMNuggets vs Suns, Mon Nov 16

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What's on during your trip

Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Denver. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.

  1. Mon Nov 167:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs SunsNBA · Ball Arena
  2. Wed Nov 187:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs CelticsNBA · Ball Arena
  3. Thu Nov 197:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs DucksNHL · Ball Arena
  4. Fri Nov 208:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs RocketsNBA · Ball Arena
  5. Sun Nov 222:25 PM
    GameBroncos vs RaidersNFL · Empower Field at Mile High
  6. Tue Nov 248:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs MavericksNBA · Ball Arena
  7. Wed Nov 257:30 PM
    GameAvalanche vs CanadiensNHL · Ball Arena
  8. Sat Nov 287:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs SharksNHL · Ball Arena
  9. Sun Dec 62:05 PM
    GameBroncos vs DolphinsNFL · Empower Field at Mile High
  10. Sat Dec 127:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs CapitalsNHL · Ball Arena
  11. Mon Dec 147:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs MammothNHL · Ball Arena
  12. Wed Dec 167:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs IslandersNHL · Ball Arena
  13. Thu Dec 177:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs HawksNBA · Ball Arena
  14. Fri Dec 187:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs HurricanesNHL · Ball Arena
  15. Sat Dec 197:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs LakersNBA · Ball Arena
  16. Sun Dec 206:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs KrakenNHL · Ball Arena
  17. Fri Dec 252:30 PM
    GameBroncos vs BillsNFL · Empower Field at Mile High
  18. Sun Dec 276:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs PacersNBA · Ball Arena
  19. Mon Dec 288:30 PM
    GameNuggets vs TimberwolvesNBA · Ball Arena
  20. Tue Dec 297:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs BluesNHL · Ball Arena
  21. Sat Jan 23:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs KnicksNBA · Ball Arena
  22. Sun Jan 33:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs PistonsNBA · Ball Arena
  23. Mon Jan 47:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs Golden KnightsNHL · Ball Arena
  24. Tue Jan 58:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs SunsNBA · Ball Arena
  25. Wed Jan 67:30 PM
    GameAvalanche vs SenatorsNHL · Ball Arena
  26. Fri Jan 87:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs KrakenNHL · Ball Arena
  27. Sun Jan 106:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs PredatorsNHL · Ball Arena
  28. Thu Jan 147:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs GrizzliesNBA · Ball Arena
  29. Sat Jan 167:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs HornetsNBA · Ball Arena
  30. Sun Jan 176:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs MagicNBA · Ball Arena
  31. Mon Jan 181:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs CanucksNHL · Ball Arena
  32. Tue Jan 198:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs JazzNBA · Ball Arena
  33. Wed Jan 207:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs BruinsNHL · Ball Arena
  34. Thu Jan 217:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs WizardsNBA · Ball Arena
  35. Sat Jan 237:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs BucksNBA · Ball Arena
  36. Sun Jan 243:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs StarsNHL · Ball Arena
  37. Mon Jan 257:30 PM
    GameNuggets vs KingsNBA · Ball Arena
  38. Tue Jan 267:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs OilersNHL · Ball Arena
  39. Sat Jan 303:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs SabresNHL · Ball Arena
  40. Sun Jan 316:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs Trail BlazersNBA · Ball Arena
  41. Tue Feb 27:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs ThunderNBA · Ball Arena
  42. Thu Feb 48:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs MavericksNBA · Ball Arena
  43. Fri Feb 57:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs ClippersNBA · Ball Arena
  44. Thu Feb 117:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs BullsNBA · Ball Arena
  45. Mon Feb 15 – Thu Feb 18All week
    ConferenceEXHIBITORLIVE 2027Conference · Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. Our advice: book private rooms by January 4, 2027.
  46. Mon Feb 151:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs Blue JacketsNHL · Ball Arena
  47. Wed Feb 177:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs JazzNBA · Ball Arena
  48. Mon Feb 227:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs Golden KnightsNHL · Ball Arena
  49. Thu Feb 257:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs JetsNHL · Ball Arena
  50. Fri Feb 268:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs LakersNBA · Ball Arena
  51. Sat Feb 275:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs PanthersNHL · Ball Arena
  52. Mon Mar 17:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs NetsNBA · Ball Arena
  53. Wed Mar 38:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs SpursNBA · Ball Arena
  54. Sun Mar 71:30 PM
    GameNuggets vs TimberwolvesNBA · Ball Arena
  55. Tue Mar 97:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs FlyersNHL · Ball Arena
  56. Thu Mar 117:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs RangersNHL · Ball Arena
  57. Fri Mar 128:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs WarriorsNBA · Ball Arena
  58. Sat Mar 134:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs BlackhawksNHL · Ball Arena
  59. Sun Mar 145:30 PM
    GameNuggets vs HeatNBA · Ball Arena
  60. Mon Mar 157:30 PM
    GameAvalanche vs OilersNHL · Ball Arena
  61. Wed Mar 176:30 PM
    GameAvalanche vs WildNHL · Ball Arena
  62. Thu Mar 187:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs CavaliersNBA · Ball Arena
  63. Sun Mar 213:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs BlackhawksNHL · Ball Arena
  64. Tue Mar 237:30 PM
    GameAvalanche vs MammothNHL · Ball Arena
  65. Sat Mar 275:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs JetsNHL · Ball Arena
  66. Sun Mar 288:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs 76ersNBA · Ball Arena
  67. Fri Apr 27:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs KingsNHL · Ball Arena
  68. Sun Apr 43:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs GrizzliesNBA · Ball Arena
  69. Tue Apr 67:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs PelicansNBA · Ball Arena
  70. Thu Apr 87:00 PM
    GameNuggets vs ClippersNBA · Ball Arena
  71. Sat Apr 101:00 PM
    GameAvalanche vs WildNHL · Ball Arena
  72. Sun Apr 116:30 PM
    GameNuggets vs ThunderNBA · Ball Arena
  73. Wed Apr 14 – Fri Apr 16All week
    ConferenceNASCC: The Steel Conference 2027Conference · Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. Our advice: book private rooms by March 3, 2027.

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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Planning a work trip to Denver: common questions

Which Denver restaurants have a private room for a client dinner?

EDGE Restaurant & Bar (1111 14th St, in the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Downtown): Butcher's Block 10; Private Dining Rooms 2 and 3 up to 44; EDGE Corner Bar 40 semi-private; bar, patio and corner bar 75; restaurant buyout 180 (OpenTable); private rooms up to about 44 (303 Magazine). Guard and Grace (1801 California St, Downtown business district): Jameson Room 15 with a large screen; Grace Room 18; Jagger Room 35 reception, 50 with the Jameson Room; Ohana Room (all three) 80 (own site); rooms combine for 70 seated, 125 reception (OpenTable); about 10 to 36 per room (303 Magazine). Ocean Prime Denver (1465 Larimer St, Larimer Square): Table 50 8; Board Room 14; Club Room 16; Prime Room II 22; Prime Room I 24; both Prime Rooms 48; Back Veranda 28 semi-private; Lower Terrace 30; Upper Terrace 64 (own site and OpenTable); about 10 to 15 in smaller rooms, 60-plus in larger ones (303 Magazine). The Capital Grille Denver (1450 Larimer St, Larimer Square): Larimer Room 10; Chef's Table 12; Capital Room 16; Centennial Room 30; Wine Room 36 (own site); Larimer Room 12, Capital Room 18, Centennial and Wine Rooms 42 each (Cvent); Centennial 32, Wine Room 36 (OpenTable). Mercantile Dining & Provision (1701 Wynkoop St, Denver Union Station): Private space 10; semi-private 15; bar and market reception 20; patio reception 30; buyout 75 seated, 125 reception (own site); semi-private wine cellar 18; covered patio 35; buyout 80 seated, 150 reception (OpenTable).

What can a large work group do together in Denver?

EscapeWorks Denver: A local escape-room company with eight themed rooms, such as Casino Heist and Egyptian Tomb, at 15th and Champa. Groups of 13 or more play as private team-building events. Flight Club Denver: A social darts bar on the 16th Street Mall near Union Station with 12 dart oches. Semi-private rooms and a covered patio host groups from 20 to several hundred. Lucky Strike Denver: A bowling lounge in the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall, with 12 lanes, food and a bar. A private party lounge has four lanes of its own.

Where can we eat near the Colorado Convention Center?

EDGE Restaurant & Bar (1111 14th St, in the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Downtown · about 7 min walk from the convention centre). Guard and Grace (1801 California St, Downtown business district · about 10 min walk from the convention centre). Ocean Prime Denver (1465 Larimer St, Larimer Square · about 12 min walk from the convention centre). The Capital Grille Denver (1450 Larimer St, Larimer Square · about 12 min walk from the convention centre).

Are there home games in Denver during my trip?

Upcoming home games: Nuggets vs Suns, Mon Nov 16 at 7:00 PM (Ball Arena); Nuggets vs Celtics, Wed Nov 18 at 7:00 PM (Ball Arena); Avalanche vs Ducks, Thu Nov 19 at 7:00 PM (Ball Arena); Nuggets vs Rockets, Fri Nov 20 at 8:00 PM (Ball Arena). The Denver page lists every home game for the next six months.

Which big conferences are coming to Denver?

EXHIBITORLIVE 2027: Feb 15–18, 2027 at Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 4, 2027. NASCC: The Steel Conference 2027: Apr 14–16, 2027 at Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. Our advice is to book private rooms by March 3, 2027.

How far ahead should we book a group dinner in Denver?

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

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