In September, Dairy Block welcomed its newest tenant to our community: Deviation Distilling. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Cynthia and Bob Wiley, along with Bob’s childhood friend and Head Distiller, Dave Gade, this distillery now occupies a beautifully renovated space facing the Dairy Block Alley. From the beginning, their team has focused on the definition of craft, taking no shortcuts in the production of their distinct gin and whiskey expressions. In fact, they claim they make their spirits “the hard way”, distilling seasonal botanicals separately from the gin spirit base, hand-blending, hand-bottling, and even hand-numbering each batch.
Head Distiller, Dave Gade, has a background in culinary arts, making each gin expression a true chef-curated blend of flavors. We recommend trying their bright and aromatic Blood Orange Gin, distilled with fresh basil, black pepper, and juniper, or their Spice Trade Gin, which is aged in a rye whiskey barrel for 6-8 months and is only available at their Dairy Block tasting room.
Stop in for a round of cocktails and an assortment of lighter fare for snacking. Their menu features a seasonally rotating list of cocktails, charcuterie boards, burrata toast, and house-made pastries from their own Pastry Chef. With holidays fast approaching, ask about booking for private events, company parties, and more!
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Chef Michael Diaz De Leon is the Chef de Cuisine at BRUTØ / BØH. Recently nominated in El Pollo Loco's "For Your Consideration" campaign to highlight Hispanic chefs for the James Beard Foundation, Michael crafts a seasonal tasting menu for their 15-seat chefs counter inside of Free Market.
Our Dairy Block Alley is often the backdrop to beautiful photoshoots, like this one. Photography by @lindseyboluyt. Planning + Design by @paperforestdesign. Bridal gown from @grace_loves_lace. Hair by @kaib_co. Makeup by @bethwalker_ecobeauty. Florals by @petalsbypiper. Jewelry from @leighsanduskyjewelry. Model is @sydney___banks.
Alchemy Works is a coastal-California inspired retail, gallery, and event space concept in Free Market, with other locations in the Arts District of Los Angeles, at Lido Marina in Newport Beach, California. Shop their seasonal collections to upgrade your fall wardrobe or make your home cozy for upcoming gatherings.
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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
Summer nights in The Alley hit different. 🌙✨ Here’s a look back at our August Artist on the Rise show with @NeonTheBishop, who lit up the Milk Splash patio with an unforgettable set!
Now, it’s time for the grand finale... 🎶 Join us for the last Artist on the Rise of the season with @BUUDROWmusic — a Denver artist whose songs explore life, loss, and the emotions that connect us all.
📌 Saturday, September 6 | 7–9 PM
🎟️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀!
End summer on a high note with us — who’s coming out for BUUDROW’s set? 👀
What! A! Summer! ⚡
For the second year, Dairy Block After Dark returned to the Alley as our signature summer night market series. Over three nights, The Block came alive with music, art, food, and the energy of community gathered together.
Every market offered something special: projection-mapped visuals by @DSDI_ and disco installs from @AbstruseLike to all-vinyl DJ sets by @ESP.HiFi that kept the Alley moving, each market was a true celebration. 🪩 @HomesteadCircus wowed the crowd, @RockyMountainRecordShow set up shop for crate-diggers, and our lineup of makers brought everything from artisan chocolates to hand-knit fashion to mushroom-powered wellness.
💥 A big thank you to @FiresideAtFive for partnering with us to fill The Alley with creativity, culture, and connection across three incredible summer nights!
We’re already dreaming about what’s next — and yes, After Dark will be back next summer! Until then, keep your eyes peeled… because this fall, the Alley transforms yet again for @Flatstock 🎨 an art exhibition of the world’s most influential gig poster artists, in partnership with @PosterInstitute and @FiresideAtFive.
Here’s to the makers, the music, and the memories! ✨
