CHERRY CREEK. Denver's Bull & Bush mirrors Britain's best pubs, down to its cozy furnishings and characteristic memorabilia. Guests revel in the comfortable, dim interior as well as in the microwbrews, which flow freely and are apt complements to authentic plates of fish and chips. Multiple televisions keep visitors abreast of the latest happenings in the sports arena, and well-prepared pub fare keeps them sustained when the competition grows keen.

DOWNTOWN. Although nominally an Irish bar (with Irish whiskeys and Irish beers to prove it), Duffy's favors American cuisine, as evidenced by offerings of bayou prawns, reubens, roast beef, and grilled calf's liver. Socializing is the most prominent pastime, but TVs keep patrons abreast of all the important games. Family-friendly by day, Duffy's shifts into a nighttime drinker's paradise. Food and drink menus are reasonably priced.

LODO. Fadó offers authentic Irish pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, the place features a quintessential dark-wood bar and plenty of "pub" ambiance, which is especially accommodating after the sun goes down and the place gets packed. Fadó frequently features live music ­ dancing is always encouraged! ­ as well as special events to celebrate football and rugby matches.

LODO. A casual sort of place, Falling Rock provides a relaxing time for all. Choose something cold and refreshing from the large list of beers on tap, and enjoy pool tables and dart boards that dot the lower-floor landscape. Hearty eats line the menu ­ from thick bacon cheeseburgers to savory Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. Domestic brews are available, and imported options feature the ales and lagers of Germany, Scotland, Ireland, and Belgium. Smokers will find solace in the cigar room.

HIGHLANDS. Mead Street Station is widely considered one of Denver's best British pubs. The large food menu includes pub fare as well as more innovative offerings, although it's hard to compete with a pint of Guinness and a serving of requisite fish and chips. The drink menu is sure to please as well, thanks to a diverse supply of beers (on tap and bottled), wines, and single malt scotches.The popular pub also offers live music five nights a week, most usually rock or jazz.