Opening Day Parties, Drinks, and Brats

Whether you are going to the Rockies game today or just looking for a place to feel the energy and vibe in the Ballpark area or elsewhere, you can hit up these spots offering celebratory bites and drinks to celebrate the beginning of the Rockies home-games.

The Armoury is hosting a party in the parking lot. The Red Bull DJ truck with DJ Goldie will be pumping music while gusts will get to enjoy 2 liquor tents featuring Patron Tequila, Cruzan Rum, and Spring44 Spirits, one craft beer tent pouring Oskar Blues and Coors brews, and a food tent, provided by Highland Tap & Burger. Doors open at 10 a.m. and there is no cover to attend.

Corner House will celebrate opening day by playing the game on its projector and offering guests a special offer on beer: $3 Coors light tall boys.

Trillium is offering specialty Rockies-inspired cocktails to celebrate the beginning of the baseball season. Guests can enjoy the Ballpark Ballet Cocktail and all night happy hour for every home game starting today.

ELWAY'S will be kicking-off the spring season on the new outdoor patio with cold beers, grilled brats, and ticket giveaways to the Colorado Rockies home opener. Guests can enjoy live music from local artist, Josh Meyers, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Bonus: for each Coors product purchased, guests will receive a ticket for a drawing- winners will receive one of two sets of Rockies game tickets at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

The Corner Office offers guests two Downward Dogs and any draft beer all day for only $7. The Downward Dog includes two Sabrett dogs, Japanese mustard, park fu, tsukemono, kewpie mayo, sweet soy, nori, a split top bun and fries on the side. And don't forget the draft beer.

Central Bistro and Bar offers a home plate special complete with gourmet hot dogs and beer. During select home games, guests can enjoy any draft beer and a Tenderbelly hot dog, with house-made kraut, and apple mustard for $10.

Vesta Dipping Grill, 1822 Blake Street: Beginning today, the restaurant will offer Pre-Game Pop-Ups, a special ballgame food-centric event created by chef Brandon Foster that will feature Korean BBQ Rib Sandwiches and Fresh Fruit Cups sweetened with agave syrup and chili lime. Specials outside of this regular menu may pop-up throughout the season as well. Both the sandwiches and the fruit cups will be available out front of Vesta, 90 minutes before every Rockies Day Game.

· Opening Day Prep: Where to Eat at Coors Field, Home of The Rockies [EDen]
· Updating The Eater Heatmap, April 2013 [EDen]