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Five Points is a historic neighborhood just northeast of downtown Denver, and today it is one of the city's busiest areas for drinking and casual dining. We list 240 places here, including bars, restaurants, breweries and distilleries, cafes, Mexican spots, bakeries and pizza shops. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like patio with happy hour in Five Points.
About Five Points
Five Points sits just northeast of downtown Denver, and The area has a long history as the center of Denver's Black community, and in the early and mid twentieth century it was known as a jazz and nightlife district, sometimes called the Harlem of the West. That history is still part of how the neighborhood is described today.
Light rail runs through the neighborhood along Welton Street, which has long been its main commercial corridor. Five Points also borders RiNo, and the two areas overlap on our site, so some places may show up under either name.
Eating and drinking in Five Points
Drinking and socializing shape the dining scene in Five Points. Bars and nightlife make up the largest group of listings, followed by restaurants, breweries and distilleries, and coffee shops. Mexican food, bakeries and desserts, fast food and pizza also appear often. Most places are independent, with only a small share being chain locations.
- Bars and breweries: Many listings are bars, taprooms or distilleries, and a lot of them have a full bar. Listed places include Epic Brewing Denver, known for imperial stouts, a hazy IPA and a Mexican-style lager, and Will Call, a bar known for Denver deep dish pizza.
- Coffee and sweets: Cafes and bakeries are well represented. Listed places include Fev'co Chocolat, known for ganaches, truffles, pralines and French macarons.
- Pizza and seafood: Pizza shows up across several listing types. Listed places include Marquis Pizza, known for New York-style slices and garlic knots, and Fish N Beer, known for raw and wood-grilled oysters and a beer-battered cod basket.
- Lighter options: Many listings note vegetarian options. Listed places include Farm And Market, known for salads made with hydroponically grown greens.
- Common features: Many places offer happy hour, outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, online ordering and reservations. Catering and private dining or events are also widely listed.
Tips for eating in Five Points
- Use the Happy Hour or Outdoor Seating filter to narrow down the many bars and breweries.
- Many places accept reservations and offer private dining, which helps if you are planning a group outing or event.
- If you want to skip the wait, filter for Takeout, Delivery or Online Ordering.
- Five Points borders RiNo, so if you don't see what you want here, check the RiNo page too.
Five Points restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in Five Points?
Bars and nightlife spots are the largest group, followed by restaurants, breweries and distilleries, and cafes and coffee shops. Mexican food, bakeries and desserts, fast food and pizza are also well represented.
Are there places with outdoor seating in Five Points?
Yes, many listings offer outdoor seating. Use the Outdoor Seating filter, or search something like patio in Five Points.
Where can I find happy hour in Five Points?
Many places in the neighborhood list a happy hour, especially bars and breweries. Use the Happy Hour filter to see them.
What is the best restaurant in Five Points?
We don't rank places. To find one that fits what you want, filter by features such as Reservations Accepted, Vegetarian Options or Full Bar, or type a question like pizza with outdoor seating in Five Points.