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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This is your sign to sip, savor, and celebrate Bourbon Boulevard at Dairy Block! 🥃
Next Saturday The Alley transforms into Denver’s premier whiskey destination for one unforgettable night. In partnership with @SevenGrandDenver, Bourbon Boulevard is your chance to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month with an immersive evening of tastings, music, and community.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
✨ 30+ whiskey brands from across the country, each offering 3–4 unique pours
✨ The exclusive debut of Seven Grand’s new single barrel pick
✨ Live music filling The Alley with energy all night long
And it all supports a great cause — proceeds benefit the CHOW Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting hospitality industry workers.
📌 Saturday, September 27 in The Alley
VIP Access: 5–6 PM
GA Entry: 6–9 PM
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗩𝗜𝗣” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 👀
30 whiskeys. 🥃 One night. 🌙 Bourbon Boulevard is back at Dairy Block!
In partnership with @SevenGrandDenver, this annual showcase celebrates National Bourbon Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening of tastings, live music by @SlayAndStinson, and community. Explore 30 whiskey brands from across the country, each offering 3–4 unique pours and be the first to try Seven Grand’s exclusive new single barrel pick.
📌 Saturday, September 27 in The Alley
VIP Access: 5–6 PM
GA Entry: 6–9 PM
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗩𝗜𝗣” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 👀
Disco Mystique is back from the beyond and she did not come to play! 🪩 For one night only Dairy Block becomes the fiercest haunt in Denver — think DJs, drag, dancing, wicked cocktails from @PokaLolaSocialClub, a costume contest, and glitter in places it shouldn’t be...
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Save $10 with limited early bird pricing. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼” 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼. All tickets include a welcome cocktail from Poka Lola Social Club.
This year’s spectacle features @DJBuddyBravo’s Halloween Cabaret with showstopping drag performances, surprise guests, and a dramatic reveal at 10pm (iconic).
Dress to impress. Grand prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the costume contest.
📌 Halloween Night | Friday, Oct. 31 | 7pm - 1am
This Halloween, Dairy Block doesn’t just haunt — it slays. 🪩
On Halloween night, The Block transforms into Disco Mystique, a one-night-only affair of DJs, dancing, cocktails, and fierce performances that shimmer well past the witching hour. Expect queens, beats, and bold looks under the mirrorball!
🌙 Tickets drop Friday, September 13 but only the first 50 will get a wicked deal...
Fuel up at @AmpArtisanCoffee and let @Finns.Studio’s bold pop-art takeover electrify your Alley stroll. Between the neon, the comic-book vibes, and a perfectly poured matcha or latte, you’ll feel like the main character in your own graphic novel. POW! 💥
📍 Find them both in at Dairy Block. Come for the coffee, stay for the creativity.
📸: @lunaflowers_denver
Red, white, or rosé? We’ve got all three waiting for you at @COWineWalk! 🍷
Join us on Saturday, September 13 for an evening hosted by @BlanchardWine, celebrating the best of Colorado’s wine scene. From 7–10 PM (with VIP entry at 6 PM), sip your way through unlimited tastings, discover exclusive bottles to purchase, and soak up the vibrant energy of The Alley.
🍇 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸!
Wineries:
@BlanchardWine
@Bookcliff_Vineyards
@BuckelFamilyWine
@CarlsonVineyards
@CentennialCellars
@ChillswitchWines
@LaNoueduBoisWinery
@MafiaPrincessWines
@OrdinaryFellowWines
@SauvageSpectrumWines
@TalonWines
@TheOBCWineProject
@WhitewaterHillVineyards
Who’s ready for a night of Colorado’s finest wines under the Alley lights? 🍇✨
🎤 Meet our final Artist on the Rise of the summer: @BUUDROWmusic!
Taking the stage THIS Saturday is BUUDROW, a Denver-based musician whose songs explore life, loss, and the complicated emotions we experience in relationships. After the sudden loss of his sister in 2017, BUUDROW turned to music as a way to heal, creating a sound that is both deeply personal and universally moving. His live performance carries that journey of resilience and hope, promising a night that will resonate long after the final chord.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀!
📌 Join us Saturday, September 6 from 7–9 PM on the @SevenGrandDenver patio | Free & open to the public
Beer lovers from near and far know where to find the good stuff. 🍺 @CoCoBeerCo stopped by The Alley to check out @Westbound_Denver and sip on a pint under the floral arch.
Haven’t grabbed your purple floral arch moment yet? Don’t wait, just like the Colorado leaves, these Alley blooms won’t stay purple forever! Snap your pic now before holiday colors take over. 👀
📍 Find Westbound & Down inside the Dairy Block Alley
🍻 Cold pours. Fresh flavors. Always a reason to stop by.
📸: @CoCoBeerCo
