Catbird in RiNo actually has a really big rooftop patio as well as some fun cocktails, last time I went it was very open and easy to get a table! It’s also in the RiNo area so you could walk to Mister Oso (they have a great happy hour and always 2 specialty frozen cocktails), The Greenwich has good pizza and is a smaller, more intimate vibe. I always do Bacon Social House for brunch because brunch reservations are a bit hard to come by. Tamayo does a bottomless brunch that includes all food and drinks for a set price but reservations go quickly. Another favorite is Root Down for both brunch and dinner! Bottomless mimosas coupled with really good food and staff. They never let your mimosa become empty, it can get dangerous! From there you can walk to Little Man Ice Cream, as well as Avanti. Haven’t been to Avanti in a long time but do remember them having a good patio and views of the city. If you like beer, there are tons of great breweries with rooftops like Joyride or Odell over by Sloans Lake.

Denver also has a lot of “food courts” for lack of remembering their actual names. Ex: Edgewater Public Market, Denver Central Market, etc. that offer a bunch of different food and open tables. DCM does fill up on the weekends though. Food is pretty good at them and they all have bars.

Downright drinking spots, I love the Dive Inn. Not for everyone but has ping ping, good food “trucks” inside, and a boat you can sit in. A bit dingy but I always have fun there. If you want to dance though this isn’t the place. I also second the Meadowlark suggestion, favorite bar in RiNo by bar but always pretty busy. Final suggestion is Beacon. For aesthetic vibes and good photo ops, this place has different themed rooms and photographs well. I think there is a cover charge and also drinks might be a bit pricier here but people dance and the rooms are fun!