Voted #2 by 10BEST Editors’ Pick
1430 Larimer, No 200
Denver, CO 80202
303-534-2367
www.larimersquare.com
Residents of nearby Denver homes and all over the Metro Denver real estate area love Larimer Square for its pure genuine feel. Larimer Square has a rich past as one of the oldest blocks in Denver and the original location of Denver’s first post office. It was also home to Denver’s first bank, theater, bookstore, photographer and dry good store. The original City and County building, torn down in the 1940’s, stood on the corner of 14th and Larimer.
Today Larimer Square is a distinctive urban shopping and dining area with 40 retailers and restaurants. Sometimes things just seem to fall into place with the right mix of creativity and foresight. Attracting just the right merchants, Hermanson, owner of the Square, is focused on keeping the community updated and fresh.
Larimer Square features some unique and upscale stores like Blush, Victoriana Antique & Fine Jewelry, The Bent Lens, Dog Savvy Boutique and Spa, and John Atencio to name a few. Clubs and bars include Comedy Works, Lime, Suite Two Hundred, Corridor 44, Maloney’s Tavern, Wicked Garden, Cru- A Wine Bar and Mynt.
The highly anticipated Green Russell joins the family of other very cool establishments by Denver restaurateur and Chef, Frank Bonnano. The Prohibition style underground bar was named after an 1850’s gold miner who had been left behind and abandoned by others in his party. His determination and will to take risks proved successful for him when he found gold on the Confluence.
A very clever entrance provides just the type of look and feel you would expect to see in a Prohibition era establishment. A small sign reads Green Russell over the stairs leading to Wednesday’s Pie, another Bonnano venue and the perfect set up for a hidden bar. Wednesday’s Pie is open only on Wednesday and features three kinds of old fashioned sweet treats, giving “homemade pies” a whole new definition. Swinging doors at the back of the shop lead you to the Green Russell. A step through them takes you back to another time. Featuring the art of the cocktail and a quiet place to just enjoy one, Green Russell is a quiet lounge where you can enjoy the perfect drink and good conversation. An elegant old fashioned speakeasy feel, block ice, freshly squeezed and pressed juices, and fresh herbs add to the authenticity of the bar. You will only find one beer at Green Russell, carefully and intentionally brewed by The Great Divide Brewing Co.
Whether you live in the South Denver area or minutes from Larimer, it is definitely a place you should check out – often!
Hours vary by vendor so please check the website for merchant listings
Dec 04
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