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 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.
📌 Saturday, October 26 | 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!
Temps are cooling down, but the fashion at Dairy Block is just heating up.
Layer up, lean into the textures, and let the Alley be your runway.
📍 Shop. Dine. Drink. Stay. Only at Dairy Block.
📸: @LuxePetalCo
🥖 Bonjour, Denver! Every loaf at LoDough begins with flour imported straight from France, bringing an authentic taste of tradition to the heart of Dairy Block.
From golden baguettes to rustic sourdough, each bake is warm, comforting, and crafted to be shared. Because sometimes, the simplest pleasures are the most memorable.
📍 @LoDoughBakery at Dairy Block
All signs point to HERE.
Whether it’s bold cocktails, late-night beats, or a night you’ll be talking about tomorrow, it all starts at Dairy Block. Step into The Alley and see where HERE takes you...
📍 Find us in LoDo, Denver | 1800 Wazee St.
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The @PosterInstitute and @FiresideAtFive are excited to welcome @Flatstock back to @DairyBlock! ⚡️Flatstock is a two-day art takeover celebrating the world’s most influential gig poster artists — think bold, handmade, limited-edition screen prints that bring music and design together in the most collectible way.
Here’s what’s in store:
🎶 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
Artist Lineup:
@BarryTheArtGuy · @JamPrintsArt · @Lil_Tuffy · @RabiesBabies_ · @PencilPlan · @MoonlightSpeed · @TravisGillan · @FieldSparrowStudio · @DelanoRock · @JayesCaitlin · Richard Biffle / Ol Crow Studio
📍 October 18–19 | 12–5 PM | Dairy Block Alley
Free + open to the public
BookTok made you do it, but @BlueRubyDesign makes you live it. 💅📖✨
Sure, you`re here for the romantasy recs (hello, A Court of Wings and Ruin), but don’t sleep on the accessories that would make even the Night Court jealous. From statement rings to crystal-charged vibes, Blue Ruby’s got the magic to match your main character energy!
📚 Currently reading: Sarah J. Maas
💫 Currently serving: bookish glam + witchy gifts
This October, the bar cart`s got a broomstick and the vibes are full moon fabulous. 🌙✨ Welcome to Poka Luna (@PokaLolaSocialClub), where the cocktails are bewitched, the disco ball is your spirit guide, and the only thing scarier than a black cat... is missing these events:
SPECIAL EVENTS
🧙♀️ Oct 4 (7pm-Close) → Kickoff Party: Calling all the witches! Glam up for an enchanted night.
🪄 Oct 5 (2-4pm) → Bewitched Bazaar: Sip, shop, spellcast.
🦋 Oct 12 (1-2:30pm) → Butterfly Coffin Workshop: Macabre but make it cute.
🪩 Oct 19 (1-3pm) → Over the Moon Disco Workshop: Shake your spellbinding self.
WEEKLY
🔮 Every Tues (5-7pm) → Tarot Tuesdays: Your cocktail isn’t the only thing getting stirred.
🕯 Every Wed (3pm-Close) → Ouija Wednesdays: Talk spirits and sip spirits.
🎶 Every Sat (8pm-Close) → Voodoo Vinyl: Dance until the witching hour.
GRAND FINALE
🪩 Oct 31 → Disco Mystique at Dairy Block: The grand finale. Think Studio 54 meets Salem. Costumes, cocktails, and chaos from 7pm–1am. ✨👻
Mark your spellbooks. You`re not just going out; you`re entering another realm. 🖤🌙
