Denver International Airport (DEN) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Eating and drinking at DEN: quick answers

Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado has 112 places to eat and drink and 8 lounges, across Concourses A, B and C, plus a pre-security area. That includes 24 coffee spots, 12 bars, and 31 sit-down restaurants. 3 are before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Mountain Time.

How many restaurants are at DEN airport?

Denver International Airport has 112 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Concourses A, B and C, plus a pre-security area. It also has 8 lounges.

What's open early at DEN?

Einstein Bros. Bagels, McDonald's, Olive & Finch, and 4 more are open 24 hours. The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Denver Central Market (Near Gate A48, Concourse A, from 4 AM), Novo Coffee (Near Gate A39, Concourse A, from 4 AM), and Novo Coffee (Near Gate B38, Concourse B, from 4 AM). Times are local (Mountain Time).

What's open late at DEN?

Open latest on a typical weekday: Fat Sully's NY Pizza (Near Gate A39, Concourse A, until 12 AM), Kabod Coffee (before security, Main Terminal, until 12 AM), and Mercantile Dining & Provision (Near Gate A39, Concourse A, until 12 AM). Einstein Bros. Bagels, McDonald's, Olive & Finch, and 4 more never close.

Where can I get coffee at DEN?

24 coffee spots: Aviano Coffee (Near Gate B12, Concourse B), Aviano Coffee (Near Gate C54, Concourse C), Caribou Coffee (Near Gate A40, Concourse A), Caribou Coffee (before security, Main Terminal), Dazbog Coffee (Near Gate A48, Concourse A), Dazbog Coffee (Near Gate B45, Concourse B), and 18 more.

Where can I get a sit-down meal at DEN?

31 sit-down restaurants: Aletitude (Near Gate A81, Concourse A), Aviator's Sports Bar & Bar-B-Que (Near Gate B37, Concourse B), Bar Dough (Near Gate C54, Concourse C), Blue Sky Bar (Near Gate A34, Concourse A), Breckenridge Brewery (Near Gate A71, Concourse A), ChoLon Modern Asian (Near Gate C62, Concourse C), and 25 more.

Where are the bars at DEN?

12 bars: Aletitude (Near Gate A81, Concourse A), Aviator's Sports Bar & Bar-B-Que (Near Gate B37, Concourse B), Blue Sky Bar (Near Gate A34, Concourse A), Breckenridge Brewery (Near Gate A71, Concourse A), Coors Silver Bullet Bar (Near Gate C29, Concourse C), Crú Food & Wine Bar (Near Gate B53, Concourse B), and 6 more.

Are there restaurants before security at DEN?

Yes — Caribou Coffee, Kabod Coffee, and Olive & Finch are before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.

Which lounges at DEN accept Priority Pass?

None of the 8 lounges at DEN lists Priority Pass access.

How do I get into a lounge at DEN?

Depending on the lounge, entry comes with American Express, Capital One, Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, United Club, Alaska Lounge, American Airlines status, Delta status, and 3 more — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.