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Nine Homerun Spots to Eat and Drink for Rockies Opening Day

Where to eat and drink before and after the Rockies Opener.

by Meg Ruggieri
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| Ryan Dearth
by Meg Ruggieri

The Colorado Rockies Opening Day is April 10, which also marks Coors Field's 20th anniversary. Twenty years and several restaurant and bar openings later, Rockies fans now have more food and drink options than ever before. And if you want to root, root, root for the home team with a little more than peanuts and Cracker Jack-- check out our roster of places to eat and drink before and after the big game.

Note: the places on this map are listed in alphabetical order. If we missed your favorite, drop it in the comments.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. range

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918 17th St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 726-4800
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Every hour is happy hour in celebration of Opening Day at Range. Featuring an extensive happy hour menu, the all day specials include $4 Colorado draft beers, $5 cocktails with Colorado spirits, $6 glasses of Infinite Monkey Wine Theorem wines, $7 signature drinks and $6 appetizers such as sliders, chicken wings, guacamole, flatbreads, candied bacon, and more.

2. Lower48 Kitchen

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2020 Lawrence St Unit A
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 942-0262
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In celebration of the Home Opener, Lower48 Kitchen will start the festivities at noon for a pre-game patio party. Enjoy Tender Belly Hot Dogs with smoked coleslaw, L48 Corn Dogs and house-made "Funions" before the big game. Happy Hour specials will also run from noon throughout the rest of the night, and include $3 beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails.

3. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

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2148 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 746-9355
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With menu options like Elk Jalapeno Cheddar and Rattlesnake and Pheasant, Biker Jim's is not for the taste-bud timid, but those who dare to take a bite into the wild side will quickly see why his gourmet dogs are a delicious Denver staple. Open until 3 a.m., check out the Nacho Dog game day special and don't shy away from the flavorful topping options like caramelized apples and wasabi aioli.

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4. Jagged Mountain Brewery

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1139 20th St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 689-2337
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A laid-back atmosphere with indoor/outdoor table seating, an ever-changing rotation of new beer options and a friendly bar staff are the makings of any great brewery. Add in Jagged Mountain Brewery's centralized location right by Coors Field as well as the Hamborghini Food Truck for a grab-and-go option pre or post game time.

5. ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop

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2015 N Market St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 204-4202
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Opening Day launches ViewHouse’s Fastball Menu, available all season long during Rockies games and includes fresh takes on ballpark favorites such as the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella sticks. Get a $3 Coors Light and enjoy games on the Green, as well as indoor and outdoor food and grilling stations.

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6. Cart Driver

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There is wood-fired pizza, fresh oysters, Prosecco, Prost and other local brews on tap at this popular RiNo spot. The new baseball season will be celebrated with the Opening Day Gourmet Mortadella Hot Dog featuring sauerkraut and a rich mascarpone mustard.

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7. Wurstküche

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2036 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 502-9226
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LA-Based Wurstküche may be the new kid on the block, but its sausage and beer game makes them a seriously delicious contender as one of Denver's coolest new restaurants. Opening at 9 a.m. on game day, it will be pouring libations, spinning tunes and giving free fries to anyone with a game day ticket.

8. Park Burger

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2615 Walnut St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 381-0126
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Featuring live music all day, food and drink specials like $3 Stealing Second Sliders and $5 CarGo and Dinger cocktails and a wall full of TVs, Park Burger's fourth location in RiNo has positioned itself to offer the full package game day deal.

9. Milkbox

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1701 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 460-3707
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Need a sweet treat to celebrate the new baseball season? Milkbox, located in Union Station, serves Little Man Ice Cream in scoops, sandwiches, shakes and malts. Flavors range from the classic (Vanilla Bean) to the clever (Fluffernutter) and can even be made alcoholic, if you're looking for a little more than just a sugar rush.

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1. range

918 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
Every hour is happy hour in celebration of Opening Day at Range. Featuring an extensive happy hour menu, the all day specials include $4 Colorado draft beers, $5 cocktails with Colorado spirits, $6 glasses of Infinite Monkey Wine Theorem wines, $7 signature drinks and $6 appetizers such as sliders, chicken wings, guacamole, flatbreads, candied bacon, and more.
918 17th St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 726-4800
Visit Website

2. Lower48 Kitchen

2020 Lawrence St Unit A, Denver, CO 80205
In celebration of the Home Opener, Lower48 Kitchen will start the festivities at noon for a pre-game patio party. Enjoy Tender Belly Hot Dogs with smoked coleslaw, L48 Corn Dogs and house-made "Funions" before the big game. Happy Hour specials will also run from noon throughout the rest of the night, and include $3 beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails.
2020 Lawrence St Unit A
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 942-0262
Visit Website

3. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

2148 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
With menu options like Elk Jalapeno Cheddar and Rattlesnake and Pheasant, Biker Jim's is not for the taste-bud timid, but those who dare to take a bite into the wild side will quickly see why his gourmet dogs are a delicious Denver staple. Open until 3 a.m., check out the Nacho Dog game day special and don't shy away from the flavorful topping options like caramelized apples and wasabi aioli.
2148 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 746-9355
Visit Website

4. Jagged Mountain Brewery

1139 20th St, Denver, CO 80202
A laid-back atmosphere with indoor/outdoor table seating, an ever-changing rotation of new beer options and a friendly bar staff are the makings of any great brewery. Add in Jagged Mountain Brewery's centralized location right by Coors Field as well as the Hamborghini Food Truck for a grab-and-go option pre or post game time.
1139 20th St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 689-2337
Visit Website

5. ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop

2015 N Market St, Denver, CO 80205
Opening Day launches ViewHouse’s Fastball Menu, available all season long during Rockies games and includes fresh takes on ballpark favorites such as the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella sticks. Get a $3 Coors Light and enjoy games on the Green, as well as indoor and outdoor food and grilling stations.
2015 N Market St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 204-4202
Visit Website

6. Cart Driver

2500 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205
There is wood-fired pizza, fresh oysters, Prosecco, Prost and other local brews on tap at this popular RiNo spot. The new baseball season will be celebrated with the Opening Day Gourmet Mortadella Hot Dog featuring sauerkraut and a rich mascarpone mustard.
Visit Website

7. Wurstküche

2036 Broadway, Denver, CO 80205
LA-Based Wurstküche may be the new kid on the block, but its sausage and beer game makes them a seriously delicious contender as one of Denver's coolest new restaurants. Opening at 9 a.m. on game day, it will be pouring libations, spinning tunes and giving free fries to anyone with a game day ticket.
2036 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 502-9226
Visit Website

8. Park Burger

2615 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
Featuring live music all day, food and drink specials like $3 Stealing Second Sliders and $5 CarGo and Dinger cocktails and a wall full of TVs, Park Burger's fourth location in RiNo has positioned itself to offer the full package game day deal.
2615 Walnut St
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 381-0126
Visit Website

9. Milkbox

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Need a sweet treat to celebrate the new baseball season? Milkbox, located in Union Station, serves Little Man Ice Cream in scoops, sandwiches, shakes and malts. Flavors range from the classic (Vanilla Bean) to the clever (Fluffernutter) and can even be made alcoholic, if you're looking for a little more than just a sugar rush.
1701 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 460-3707
Visit Website

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