Hilltop

affluent east · 80220

Hilltop is the Denver neighborhood that quietly assumes you already know. No commercial strip to speak of, no walkable main drag, just wide blocks of mid-century ranches getting scraped for something larger and more beige. Cranmer Park is the social center by default, with its sundial, its mountain-range relief, and a steady parade of leashed dogs. Graland and Carson are the schools doing the heavy lifting on the brochure. Dating here is essentially a logistics exercise: you drive to Cherry Creek for dinner, you drive to City Park for a walk, you drive home. The houses are large, the streets quiet, the tradeoff obvious.

$62,943

median income

$1,639

median rent

The data

Hilltop by the numbers

Median individual income in Hilltop is about $62.9k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Hilltop pays about $1,640 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

16 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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16 spots across Hilltop

Hilltop
Dining
Bastien's Restaurant
Steak house★ 4.6 · 1,916
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3503 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,916 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bastien's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9:30 PM
Wed4 to 9:30 PM
Thu4 to 9:30 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Hilltop
Drinks
Fort Greene
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 477
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
321 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 477 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fort Greene.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
FriClosed
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Hilltop
Dining
Point Easy Denver
Restaurant★ 4.8 · 452
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2000 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 452 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Point Easy Denver.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri4:30 to 9 PM
Sat4:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Hilltop
Dining
The Velvet Cellar
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 420
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1500 Wynkoop St #101, Denver, CO 80202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 420 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Velvet Cellar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
Yacht Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 346
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yacht Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Hilltop
Dining
Le Colonial Denver
Restaurant★ 4.3 · 303
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
255 Fillmore St, Denver, CO 80206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 303 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Le Colonial Denver.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
Golden Hour Wine Bar & Social Club
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 283
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3282 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 283 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Golden Hour Wine Bar & Social Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Dining
Locanda Del Borgo
Italian restaurant★ 4.3 · 258
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5575 E 3rd Ave B, Denver, CO 80220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 258 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Locanda Del Borgo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
Kisbee on the Roof
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 256
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
222 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 256 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kisbee on the Roof.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Usually plenty of parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
Bedlam
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 237
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1516 Wazee St # A, Denver, CO 80202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 237 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bedlam.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 PM to 2 AM
Tue4:30 PM to 2 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 2 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 2 AM
Fri4:30 PM to 2 AM
Sat4:30 PM to 2 AM
Sun4:30 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
Room for Friends ... a wine bar!
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 233
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
846 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 233 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Room for Friends ... a wine bar!.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
La Bouche
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 154
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1100 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 154 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Bouche.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
Rare Bird
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 121
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
245 Columbine St Rooftop, Denver, CO 80206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 121 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rare Bird.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Dining
FiNO
Restaurant★ 4.7 · 74
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3015 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 74 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at FiNO.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Hilltop
Dining
Mar Bella Wine Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 58
Wheelchair access
Find it
233 Clayton St, Denver, CO 80206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mar Bella Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
Hilltop
Drinks
El Piñon
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 48
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
5500 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 48 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at El Piñon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps

Hilltop

Hilltop by the numbers

Local date spots

Bastien's Restaurant

Fort Greene

Point Easy Denver

The Velvet Cellar

Yacht Club

Le Colonial Denver

Golden Hour Wine Bar & Social Club

Locanda Del Borgo

Kisbee on the Roof

Bedlam

Room for Friends ... a wine bar!

La Bouche

Rare Bird

FiNO

Mar Bella Wine Bar

El Piñon

Reach Hilltop singles right where they plan dates.