We stepped behind the bar at Deviation Distilling located in The Alley to chat with Tiago Amaral, head mixologist, about all things Summer on The Block. Tiago brings his passion for cocktails and the Dairy Block community to every drink he creates.
A: Our Spanish-Style Gin & Tonic! We put a lot of thought and care into crafting the perfect balance of flavors, and I think you’ll be impressed. In fact, it was even featured in Forbes!
A: The energy around The Block is the best part. Seeing people’s faces light up when they discover it for the first time makes every day rewarding.
A: Live music during Alley Soundscapes is the best! It draws a crowd and creates a positive atmosphere – perfect for enjoying a cocktail.
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With a nod to turn-of-the-century American soda fountain culture, Poka Lola Social Club reinvents the everyman’s cocktail bar. This downtown Denver bar is a place to open your palate or enjoy your favorite standby. Featuring elegant bar bites, house-made creations, live music and curated craft cocktails that put a twist on your favorite drinks.
Whether you’re about to get your night started or slow it down, Seven Grand is here for you. Find yourself lingering for hours on the walnut bartop working your way through the 700+ whiskeys with your barman. Grab a cold Colorado craft beer and shoot some pool with a friend while live tunes lead you into the next round. Or, join them for weekly Whiskey Societies, picking apart comparative flights with Ambassadors, Distillers, and Blenders.
Westbound & Down is a brewing company dedicated to adventure. They got their start when some good friends made a pact to share their pursuit of better food and drink with the world. Today they are a family-run business with deep Colorado roots that aims to infuse the spirit of the West in every keg, bottle, meal, and moment.
Blanchard Family Wines was founded on the idea of creating small batch, top quality, artisan wines from the best wine country appellations, and sharing those wines with family and friends. At the Denver tasting room, sample a flight of wines, pair a bottle with a cheese and charcuterie plate or some locally crafted desserts and take your favorite bottle home with you at the end of the night. Come by after a Rockies game, for happy hour, a drink before your dinner date, or a quiet end to your night out.
Kachina is a free-spirited, modern cantina providing an escape in the LoDo district of Denver. Kachina’s inspiration is found in the Four Corners region of Southwest America and Baja Mexico. Go on an adventurous culinary road trip with offerings of twists on Mexican standards, like chicken pozole blanco, vegetable relleno, open-faced quesadillas, a selections of salsas, and the seven different types of tacos with your choice of corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or fry bread.
Craving an al fresco dining experience? Look no further than the vibrant patios of Dairy Block! This LoDo hotspot offers a delightful escape with a variety of patios to choose from. Soak up the sunshine and savor delicious food and drinks from a range of restaurants, all in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
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Downtown Denver’s only gin distillery is located in the heart of Dairy Block’s Alley. This cocktail lounge has been transformed from an 1800s firehouse into a lively patio, intimate lounge, and event space. Step into a piece of history, reimagined for modern enjoyment.
“Surrounded by world-class dining, lodging, and retail, we are thrilled to bring the first distillery to Dairy Block,” says Deviation Distilling Co-Founder Cindi Wiley. “The energy, the foot-traffic, the year-round nearby events and everyday activity, create a destination that is unmatched in Denver.”
Here, you can experience Deviation Distilling’s award-winning gins, innovative cocktails, and delicious bites, all in a vibrant and historic setting.
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Don’t miss your final chance to disappear into the disco. ✨ Disco Mystique returns to Dairy Block tomorrow night (10/31) for one unforgettable evening of haunt couture, high camp, and Halloween mayhem. If you’re waiting for a sign — this is it. 🪩
DJs, drag, live performances, a costume contest with major prizes, and cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub and @BlanchardWine that keep the party pulsing till 1am? Say lesssss!
Here’s how the night unfolds:
🖤 7 PM: @DJBuddyBravo conjours the chaos
🖤 8:30 PM: Halloween Cabaret with Zarah, Freda Slaves, Asya, Vio the Violinist, and 37 Frets
🖤 9:30 PM: Costume contest winners announced
🖤 10 PM: A surprise you won’t want to miss
🖤 Party goes strong until 1 AM
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸!
📌 THIS Friday, October 31 | 7pm – 1am | Dairy Block
🎟️ 21+ only | Tickets are going fast, get your today! (Psst... each ticket includes a welcome cocktail from @PokaLolaSocialClub)
👻 Make it a night to remember: stay steps away at The Maven with Halloween-night rates starting at $225 + free parking.
Don’t get ghosted on the dance floor! Disco Mystique returns to Dairy Block this Friday for one glitter-drenched, LED-lit night of Halloween madness. If you’re waiting for a sign, this is it. 🪩
For one night only, The Block transforms into Denver’s fiercest haunt: DJs, drag, live performances, a costume contest with prizes that demand your best look, and cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub and @BlanchardWine that will keep you on the dance floor until the early hours.
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸!
🎤 The spotlight? @DJBuddyBravo’s Halloween Cabaret featuring:
· Drag icons Zarah & Freya Misdemeanor
· Dancer Asya
· Vio the Violinist
· 37 Frets
· A costume contest with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes
And just when you think the night has peaked… a surprise reveal drops at 10pm that will change everything. The party doesn’t end until 1am and trust us you’ll want to be there ‘til the last beat drops.
📌 THIS Friday, October 31 | 7pm – 1am | Dairy Block
🎟️ 21+ only | Tickets are going fast, get your today! (Psst... each ticket includes a welcome cocktail from @PokaLolaSocialClub)
👻 Make it a night to remember: stay steps away at The Maven with Halloween-night rates starting at $225 + free parking.
🚨 THIS FRIDAY 🚨
Disco Mystique returns to Dairy Block for one glitter-drenched night of Halloween chaos, and baby... the LED floor is calling! 🪩💋
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆`𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲.
For one night only, The Block transforms into Denver’s fiercest haunt: DJs, drag, live performances, a costume contest with prizes that demand your best look, and cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub and @BlanchardWine that will keep you on the dance floor until the early hours.
🎤 The spotlight? @DJBuddyBravo’s Halloween Cabaret featuring:
· Drag icons Zarah & Freya Misdemeanor
· Dancer Asya
· Vio the Violinist
· 37 Frets
· A costume contest with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes
And just when you think the night has peaked… a surprise reveal drops at 10pm that will change everything. The party doesn’t end until 1am and trust us you’ll want to be there ‘til the last beat drops.
📌 THIS Friday, October 31 | 7pm – 1am | Dairy Block
🎟️ 21+ only | Tickets are live now! Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail from @PokaLolaSocialClub.
👻 Make it a night to remember: stay steps away at The Maven with Halloween-night rates starting at $225 + free parking.
What’s black and white and yellow all over? A perfectly poured pint at @Westbound_Denver of course!
📍 Find your next cold one in the Alley at Dairy Block.
She’s back, and she did not come to play. 🪩 Disco Mystique returns to Dairy Block for a second year of Halloween mayhem — bigger, louder, and dripping in glitter.
For one night only, The Block transforms into Denver’s fiercest haunt: DJs, drag, live performances, a costume contest with prizes that demand your best look, and cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub that will keep you on the dance floor until the early hours.
The spotlight? @DJBuddyBravo’s Halloween Cabaret featuring:
· Drag icons Zarah & Freya Misdemeanor
· Dancer Asya
· Vio the Violinist
· 37 Frets
· A costume contest with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes
And just when you think the night has peaked… a surprise reveal drops at 10pm that will change everything. The party doesn’t end until 1am and trust us you’ll want to be there ‘til the last beat drops.
📌 Friday, October 31 | 7pm – 1am | Dairy Block
🎟️ 21+ only | Tickets are live now! Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail from @PokaLolaSocialClub.
👻 Make it a night to remember: stay steps away at The Maven with Halloween-night rates starting at $225 + free parking.
✨ Costumes encouraged. Energy required. Surprises guaranteed. Don’t get FOMO — get your ticket now at the link in our bio.
The heart of Dairy Block isn’t just the art, the food, or the walls that surround us — it’s the people who bring this place to life. Every laugh, every stroll through the Alley, every shared memory makes the Block more vibrant.
We’re only as lively as the community that calls us home (and visits us from near and far). Thanks for making Dairy Block the buzzing, welcoming microdistrict it is today — and every day.
📍 Shop. Dine. Drink. Stay. Together at Dairy Block.
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Disco Mystique has risen once again and she’s bigger, bolder, and badder than ever. 🪩 For one night only, Dairy Block transforms into Denver’s fiercest Halloween haunt — expect DJs, drag, dancing, glitter in places it shouldn’t be, and wicked cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub.
This year’s spectacle features @DJBuddyBravo’s Halloween Cabaret kicking off at 8 PM with drag icons Zarah + Freya Misdemeanor, dancer Asya, Vio the Violinist, 37 Frets, and a costume contest serving up grand prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. A surprise reveal drops at 10pm… consider yourself warned.
📌 Friday, October 31 | 7pm – 1am | Dairy Block
🎟️ 21+ only | Tickets on sale now — save $10 with limited early bird pricing. All tickets include a welcome cocktail from Poka Lola.
👻 Want to stay close to the magic? Book The @Maven with Halloween-night rates starting at $225 (parking included).
Get your tickets at the link in our bio... Denver’s most dazzlingly dark night out is calling. Will you answer? 👀
The wait is almost over... Flatstock is THIS WEEKEND! ⚡️
📍 October 18–19 | 12–5 PM | Dairy Block Alley
Free + open to the public
Presented by the @PosterInstitute and @FiresideAtFive, @Flatstock is a two-day art takeover celebrating the world’s most influential gig poster artists. Expect bold, handmade, limited-edition screen prints that fuse music and design into the ultimate collectible.
🎨 Featuring a stacked lineup of local + national artists:
@BarryTheArtGuy · @JamPrintsArt · @Lil_Tuffy · @RabiesBabies_ · @PencilPlan · @MoonlightSpeed · @TravisGillan · @FieldSparrowStudio · @DelanoRock · @JayesCaitlin · Richard Biffle / Ol Crow Studio
Plus:
🎶 Live pop-up sets from @SofarDenver
🍻 Drinks from @PokaLolaSocialClub and Free N/A sips from Best Day Brewing
💿 Vinyl treasures from @RockyMountainRecordShow
🖌️ A community color-by-number poster in The Alley
Don’t miss your chance to dig, sip, and discover. Flatstock only happens once a year!
