The LoHi Rooftop You Need to Be On This Weekend: Inside Avanti

If you are trying to figure out where to eat in Denver this weekend and your group cannot agree on a single type of food, we have your absolute fail-safe solution.

Avanti Food & Beverage in LoHi isn't just a restaurant; it is a bi-level shipping container food hall built right into the hillside. It features seven different culinary concepts, multiple craft bars, and arguably the most undisputed, panoramic view of the downtown Denver skyline in the entire city.

• Where: Avanti Food & Beverage (3200 Pecos St, LoHi)

• The Vibe: Bustling, trendy, and packed with skyline views and elite sunset energy.

Because it is the hottest spot in LoHi, it gets absolutely packed on the weekends. If you walk in blind, you will be circling the rooftop for 30 minutes just looking for a barstool. Here is our insider playbook to hacking the lines, securing the best tables, and knowing exactly which food stalls are actually worth the hype right now.

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Welcome to the VIP side. Here is exactly how to run your Avanti night:

1. The Seating Hack (Skip the Main Deck) When everyone walks up the stairs to the rooftop, they immediately crowd the front glass overlooking the city. It is a bloodbath trying to get a table there.

• The Move: Hook an immediate right when you get upstairs and head straight to the back-corner bleacher seating. It still has an incredible view, it is next to a secondary bar that rarely has a line, and groups cycle out of there much faster.

2. The Drink Strategy: QR Codes Save Lives Do not stand in the 20-person line at the main downstairs bar when you first walk in.

• The Hack: Grab your table first and scan the QR code. You can order premium craft cocktails and local draft beers directly from your phone, and a runner will bring them straight to your table while you go explore the food stalls.

3. The Must-Have Bites Avanti acts as an incubator, meaning the restaurant concepts rotate out to keep things fresh. But right now, there are two absolute must-hits:

• Knockabout Burgers: You are getting the classic double smash burger. It is easily a top-5 burger in the city right now.

• Gorlami: If you want something elevated, grab their wood-fired Margherita pizza. It pairs perfectly with the rooftop sunset and a cold IPA.

👑 The Rockstar King Disclaimer: We hustle to bring you the most accurate, up-to-date restaurant drops in Colorado, but stuff happens and vendor rotations change. Always do yourself a favor and double-check their official website to confirm the current culinary lineup before you head out the door!