LODO. Breckenridge Brewery is all about good eats, beer, and sports. It's a casual hangout where you can catch a game with friends or play a competitive round of pool. Diverse menu offerings include everything from Mexican fare to barbecue and salads ­ something for everyone! Since Breckenridge is a brewpub, they have several signature beers, most of which flow freely on tap. In fact, the brewing process is on display for guests to enjoy.

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.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE. Pint's is a traditional British pub ­ with a twist. Although it boasts British memorabilia, gone are dim, wood-heavy interiors characteristic of England's finest establishments. Instead, you'll find bright colors, a vibrant mural, and photos of pubs in the UK. Home-brewed pale and light ales can be sampled from the drinks menu, which also offers a large selection of single malt scotches and single malt whiskeys. Burgers and fries (sprinkled with vinegar, of course) showcase the menu's respect for great pub fare.

LODO. At Rock Bottom, they focus on the bottom line ­ fresh beer brewed on-site. Control of the process ensures that patrons always get the best possible product, and the difference shows. Regulars know, too, that the bar is not only a great spot for microbrews but for sampling traditional American eats. The menu features beef and fish entrees, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and the like. Happy hour offers good deals and a lively ambience.

LODO. Occupying one of Denver's oldest buildings, multi-level Wynkoop Brewing Company was the town's first genuine brewpub and remains its favorite. The ground floor is a family-friendly dining room with a menu of traditional pub grub and American regional favorites. Upstairs is a classy, often crowded pool hall with 22 tables. If all of them are occupied, you'll have time to enjoy a handcrafted brew ­ the Railyard Ale and Sagebrush Stout are tried-and-true winners. Finally, in the basement, the Impulse Theater group presents wickedly funny improv to sold-out audiences. This is as "Denver" as it gets!