Rockies opening day is nearly here, with the home team set to face the Phillies on Friday, April 3 at 2:10 p.m. If you find yourself craving more than peanuts and Cracker Jack, good news: Restaurants and bars around Coors Field have stepped up to the plate with crowd-pleasing specials.
Sink your teeth into juicy burgers, footlong franks, and more stadium staples that pair perfectly with purple-hued margaritas and beer-and-a-shot combos. This guide also features live music performances and more free game day entertainment at downtown hubs.
Opening Day Specials
Cherry Cricket
Set right outside of the stadium, this legendary burger spot is a solid choice for opening day eats. Savor the award-winning green chile relleno stack or Colorado bison burger alongside its special Dingerita ($9), a purple margarita named after the Rockies’ dinosaur mascot. A lengthy tap list and boozy milkshakes add to the selection. 2220 Blake St., Denver, cherrycricket.com
Denver Milk Market
Through opening weekend, Taste of the Market will return to this Dairy Block food hall featuring 1 delicious concepts. Sample à la carte specials like marinara meatballs ($7) from Fuso, soft pretzels ($7) from BOS Deli ($7), and golden sambusas ($4) from Konjo Ethiopian Food, one of the newest eateries at Denver Milk Market. 1800 Wazee St., Denver, denvermilkmarket.com
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
Root for the home team at Great Divide, home to comfort food and great craft beer. The RiNo location will offer stadium classics with a Colorado twist, like a footlong frank topped with green chile, cream cheese, and pickled jalapeños. Chase a shot of whiskey with its iconic Yeti stout, one of several special beer-and-a-shot combos. Between innings, a local artist will sketch free portraits of fans and pets on the patio. 3040 Blake St., greatdividebreweryandroadhouse.com
Hashtag
Celebrate opening day at one of the city’s best brunch joints. The rooftop of Hashtag’s downtown outpost will be serving giant cast-iron cinnamon rolls, stacks of buttermilk hot cakes, sandwiches with crispy hashbrowns, and more. Boozy drink specials and DJ beats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will add to the party atmosphere. 1125 17th St., Denver, hashtag-restaurant.com
Kachina Cantina
All weekend, this Dairy Block mainstay will be serving up Southwest-inspired signatures, fry bread tacos, and a range of drink specials. Toast to the home team with a glittery, purple-hued Margarita On The Rockies ($10) featuring butterfly pea flower-infused tequila, or share a house marg pitcher ($30) on the Coors Field-facing patio. 1890 Wazee St., Denver, kachinadenver.com
LoDough Bakery
Fans of the Rockies and flaky, buttery pastries will not want to miss the purple cream-filled croissants at this Dairy Block bakery. Roll through for one or perhaps a few of LoDough’s sweet and savory treats. 1850 Wazee St., Denver, lodoughbakery.com
Los Chingones
With pre- and post-game celebrations, plus a communal watch party, this rooftop restaurant in RiNo will be especially lively on opening day. Order specials from th Mexican-inspired food and drink menu, which stars classic and innovative tacos featuring hoisin duck, as well as adobo chicken topped with crushed Fuego Takis. 2463 Larimer St., Denver, loschingonesmexican.com
McGregor Square Food & Drink
Formerly known as Milepost Zero, this rebranded food hall will debut three new dining concepts just in time for opening day. Nosh on Southern barbecue favorites from G-Que, sustainable smash patties from C Burger, and sweet treats from High Point Creamery. Cornerstone vendors including Anthony’s Pizza, TaCo, and Tora Ramen round out the selection, as does a lengthy self-serve tap wall. 1601 19th St., Denver, mcgregorsquare.com
Poka Lola Social Club
Pop into Poka Lola Social Club, one of the city’s most stylish bars, for elevated small plates and game day specials including $8 house pickle shots and a well shot-Coors Banquet combo for $10. This cocktail lounge at the Maven Hotel is one of several Dairy Block spots that are sure to be buzzy on game day. 1850 Wazee St., Denver, pokaloladenver.com
Tamayo
Before heading to the stadium, snag a seat on Tamayo’s rooftop patio. Along with the Mexican-inspired menu, this Larimer Square staple will be dishing out bacon-wrapped hot dogs loaded with pickled chiles and smoky chipotle rouille. The $14 special comes complete with a cold Coors Light. 1400 Larimer St., Denver, tamayodenver.com
Star Bar
Best known for karaoke nights and dive bar vibes, this enduring Ballpark pub will welcome fans early for its annual “opening sway” parking lot party. Live music performers will take to the stage and drinks start flowing at noon. 2137 Larimer St., Denver, thestarbardenver.com
Viewhouse
Purple-clad fans will pack Viewhouse’s Ballpark location on opening weekend. Expect all-hours DJ sets, concert ticket and swag giveaways, yard games, cocktail and beer specials, and a hot dog-eating contest. The kitchen will also sling other stadium staples, like piled-high nachos and burgers, alongside more flavorful American fare. 2015 Market St, Denver, viewhouse.com
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
Tucked in the Dairy Block alleyway, this popular taproom is readying for game day with limited-edition swag and full kegs of its award-winning brews. Cheers to the start of the season with flagship options like the Colorado Pale Ale and hazy, hoppy Juice Caboose IPA. 1801 Blake St., Denver, westboundanddown.com
Wonderyard Garden + Table
All through opening day weekend, Wonderyard Garden + Table will feature games on the big screen, live DJ sets, interactive games, and plenty of cocktail specials. Pair drinks with shareable signatures such as flatbreads and brunch boards, and be sure to snag a seat on the whimsical patio. Teacup booths and seating nested inside blossom-laced birdcages make this an Instagrammable spot. 2200 Larimer St., Denver, wonderyard.com
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar
Dine in historic ambiance at Woodie Fisher, which is set within one of the city’s original fire stations. Its stylish interior is complemented by flavorful American dishes from chef Franco Ruiz. Order charred Brussels sprouts, the signature burger, or one of the to-be-announced game day specials. Multiple screens ensure you won’t miss any Rockies action on opening day. 1999 Chestnut Pl., Denver, woodiefisher.com
Wynkoop Brewing Company
The state’s first brewpub checks all of the boxes: fantastic food and beer pairings, plus fun entertainment. Before tuning in for the game, shoot a round in the upstairs pool hall while sipping on a LoDo Style IPA or sessionable Kooperstown blonde ale. Both brews are discounted to just $4 during opening day and through the month of April. 1634 18th St., Denver, wynkoop.com
Rio on Wazee
Any guests who show their tickets to a Rockies home game will get $3 off a Classic Rio or Big Tex margarita, the Chile Con Queso, or a Quesadilla. The deal launches on opening day, but will be available all season during each home game. 1745 Wazee St., Denver, riograndemexican.com
Opening Day Entertainment Hubs
Dairy Block
Slide on into the trendy Dairy Block alleyway to discover photo ops and fan gear, plus live DJ tracks from 11 a.m. to game time. An electric party band performance will follow from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Throughout the day, pop-up bars will be offering Rockies-themed cocktails and discounts on beer. Pair these with specials from Kachina Cantina, Denver Milk Market vendors, and more. 1800 Wazee St., Denver, dairyblock.com
Larimer Square
Starting at 11 a.m., Larimer Square will come alive with DJ mixes, Rockies-themed street art, and more family fun. The first fifty guests will receive a free drink ticket, and when hunger strikes, there’s no shortage of restaurants on the block. Dine on one of the city’s best burgers at NADC, order tacos at Tamayo, and stack on the scoops at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. 1430 Larimer St., Denver, larimersquare.com
McGregor Square
Couldn’t score seats to the main event? Join the rally of fans at McGregor Square, located right across the street from Coors Field. A live DJ duo will kick off the party at 10:30 a.m., then the game will premiere on the outdoor plaza’s massive 66-foot screen. No tickets are required and entry is entirely free. 1901 Wazee St., Denver, mcgregorsquare.com
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
This downtown music venue will swing open its doors at 11 a.m. for a free opening day party. Expect discounted drinks and complimentary spirit samples, plus live music from a local Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band. Though food won’t be served at Ophelia’s, there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. 1215 20th St., Denver, opheliasdenver.com
The Rally Hotel
Set across the street from Coors Field, the stylish hotel at McGregor Square is the perfect home base for visitors and staycationers alike. Book a room or simply stop by for its opening day festivities, including a synth funk DJ set and soulful jazz from a live quartet. There will also be specials from the Rally Hotel’s two eateries: retro diner concept The OG and chic cocktail lounge Call Me Pearl. 1600 20th St., Denver, therallyhotel.com
Union Station
All ages are welcome at Union Station’s lively pre-game block party. Festivities will get going at 11 a.m., with games, stilt walkers, face painters, and a Prince tribute band taking over Wynkoop Plaza. Step inside the station to discover a range of food concepts like Olive & Finch, Snooze, and more. Back outside, the Terminal Bar patio will be pouring ice-cold beer, including a special collaboration brew with Ratio Beerworks. 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, denverunionstation.com
