2024 Locution User Group Conference Dining Guide For Golden, Colorado
Welcome 2024 Locution User Group Conference Attendees! We’ve prepared a Dining Guide to help you explore the charming western town of Golden, Colorado. The restaurants highlighted below are on or near the main street downtown – Washington Avenue – and they can be easily accessed on foot from The Golden Hotel and Table Mountain Inn.
BRIDGEWATER GRILL
- Address: 800 Eleventh Street, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 279-2010
- Website: https://www.bridgewatergrill.com/
- Hours: Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday 8 AM to 9 PM | Thursday & Sunday 8 AM to 10 PM
Conveniently located in The Golden Hotel, the Bridgewater Grill features culinary creations from their Executive Chef who focuses on Colorado Proud ingredients to bring the best their local partners have to offer directly to your table.
ACE-HI TAVERN
- Address: 1216 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 279-9043
- Email: mike@ace-hi-tavern.com
- Website: http://www.ace-hi-tavern.com
- Hours: Monday – Saturday: 7 AM – 2 AM | Sunday 8 AM – 2 AM
Ace-Hi Tavern is considered the best dive bar in town, and it’s frequented by a lot of locals. Voted the “Best Happy Hour in Jefferson County,” the Ace-Hi Tavern features a jukebox, bowling game, and pool table, as well as drink specials and great service. A limited menu is available. This bar has friendly but feisty bartenders, cheap strong drinks, and real “atmosphere.”
BARRELS & BOTTLES BREWERY
- Address: 1055 Orchard St., Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 353-9832
- Email: barrelsbottles@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.barrelsbottles.com/
- Hours: Thursday- Sunday: 11 am – 9 PM
Barrels & Bottles Brewery features 20 beer taps, 8 wines on tap, and a slushie machine for serving their infamous wine slushies. Their menu offers baguettes, large salads, and various crafted small plates that elevate traditional pub grub. Barrels & Bottles Brewery offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
XICAMITI LA TAQUERIA
- Address: 715 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 215-3436
- Email: xicamiticatering@outlook.com
- Hours: Monday 11 AM- 2:30 PM, 4 PM- 8 PM | Saturday 11 AM – 2:30 PM | Closed Sunday
Xicamiti (Chee-ka-me-tee) La Taquería Bistro is a family-run restaurants offering “street Mexican cuisine” with a personal touch. Their food is fresh and is made from scratch by the order. They have Taco Tuesdays & be sure to try the handcrafted margaritas!
THE GOLDEN MILL
- Address: 1012 Ford St, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (720) 893-8169
- Email: events@thegoldenmill.com
- Website: https://thegoldenmill.com/
- Hours: Every Day: 11 AM – 10 PM
The Golden Mill was created by a group of locals who purchased the historic Golden Mill which was originally used as a flour mill. They transformed the historical building into unique dining experience, where there is something for everyone. The food hall features 5 high-quality food vendors offering sushi, fried chicken, tacos, BBQ, and a New Zealand-style creamery. They also provide a wide variety of beverage choices. In the main tap room, they offer a selection of 46 taps for many unique beers, wines, house-made cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks, including non-alcoholic beer and kombucha. Their rooftop beer wall features an additional 16 taps for a slightly smaller selection of beers, wines, cocktails, and even sake. In addition to offering so many food and beverage selections, the Golden Mill is located right next to Clear Creek so diners can enjoy the beautiful Colorado mountain and river views.
BUFFALO ROSE
- Address: 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (720) 638-5597
- Email: information@buffalorose.net
- Website: http://buffalorosegolden.com
- Hours: Restaurant: Mon-Thurs: 11 AM-10 PM | Friday: 11 AM – Midnight | Saturday: 10 AM-12 AM | Sun: 10 AM -10 PM
Buffalo Rose offers a new menu featuring more appetizers, new sandwiches & vegetarian options. The recently renovated restaurant offers regionally inspired American cuisine that is heavily influenced by strong Latin textures and flavors. The restaurant bar features a retractable glass roof providing a comfortable environment for all seasons. They also offer Coors products only found locally like Batch 19 and Colorado Native.
INDULGE BISTRO & WINE BAR
- Address: 1299 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 277-9991
- Email: info@indulgewinebar.com
- Website: http://www.indulgewinebar.com/
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 AM – 9 PM | Friday 11 AM – 10 PM | Saturday 10 AM-10 PM | Sunday 10 AM – 9 PM | Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10 AM- 2 PM
Located in historic downtown Golden, Colorado. Happy Hour is 7 days/week from 3 pm-6 pm, with more than 40 wines by the glass for every budget and every style including the Coors Barmen pour. The wait staff can help you select the perfect wine for drinking or enjoying with their food, which gets rave reviews.
MINERS SALOON
- Address: 1109 Miners Alley, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 993-3850
- Website: http://www.miners-saloon.com/
- Hours: Sunday & Monday 11 AM- 9 PM | Tuesday & Wednesday 11 AM-10 PM | Thursday 11 AM- 11 PM | Friday & Saturday 11 AM- Midnight
Miners Saloon is situated in Historic Downtown Golden with 24 draft lines, great wines, and cocktails, and delicious foodm all served in a cozy atmosphere. They also offer Coors products only found locally like Herman Joseph’s, Batch 19, and Colorado Native. They’re also known for having fantastic Bloody Mary’s. Lots of locals eat and drink here, and it’s considered a Golden institution.
SHERPA HOUSE RESTAURANT
- Address: 1518 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 278-7939
- Email: info@ussherpahouse.com
- Website: http://sherpa.house/
- Hours: Reservations Recommended | Lunch 11 AM-2:30 PM | Dinner 5 PM-9 PM
Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center offers authentic Himalayan cuisine and traditional Sherpa culture with interior décor that is an authentic representation of a typical Sherpa house in the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal. Try entrees like veggie momos filled with peas, cabbage, carrots with Indian spice, in a creamy tomato sauce; veggie chow mein like what you would get on the streets of Nepal; & more.
WOODY’S WOOD-FIRED PIZZA
- Address: 1305 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
- Phone: (303) 277-0443
- Email: contact@woodysgolden.com
- Website: http://www.woodysgolden.com
- Hours: 11 AM-11 PM Everyday | Kitchen Closes at 10 PM
Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza in Golden is “The Original” wood-fired pizza restaurant. The wood-fired pizza is prepared to order with fresh and homemade ingredients. The menu also includes the 26-item salad bar, world famous beer-cheese soup, steaks, burgers, pastas, sandwiches, wings, and more. The bar features 15 ice cold beers on tap, plus a full selection of wine and liquor. With 16 televisions displaying all of your favorite sporting events, this are the perfect place to catch the big game. Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza also takes pride in being eco-friendly. From recycling waste fryer oil for conversion to biodiesel, to the 48-panel solar PV array on their roof, they continuously strive to reduce their impact on the natural environment.