NYE 
Guard and Grace
1801 California St
NYE 2026 menu not yet confirmed
Restaurant idea; NYE menu/reservations unconfirmed
Restaurant information sourceDenver combines downtown countdowns, live music, breweries, and winter hotel celebrations.
Restaurant ideas only; NYE menus and reservations are unconfirmed. Check the official venue before planning.
1801 California St
NYE 2026 menu not yet confirmed
Restaurant idea; NYE menu/reservations unconfirmed
Restaurant information sourceDENVER NYE GUIDE
Denver's Lower Downtown, known as LoDo, combines historic brick buildings with a restored railway landmark. Union Station's 1914 Beaux-Arts building and Great Hall help anchor this part of the city. Nearby Larimer Square has Victorian buildings in the city's oldest commercial block, offering a different streetscape from newer downtown developments.
The confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River provides another reference point for understanding the centre. Commons Park and Confluence Park sit beside this river landscape. Farther along an arts-focused itinerary, the River North Art District reuses warehouses and factories for galleries, studios, restaurants and music spaces. LoDo and RiNo therefore should not be treated as interchangeable venue locations.
For a New Year's Eve stay, compare the actual district and address before planning travel between bookings. The official walking guide describes these established places, not a confirmed holiday schedule. A historic station, riverfront park or arts district does not prove a 2026 countdown, special opening or package inclusion.
Union Station's restaurants and LoDo's dining streets offer a concentrated starting point; check the holiday menu rather than assuming a station-wide package.
A LoDo reservation is not an official display ticket. Verify any December 31 viewing claim before selecting a table for the skyline.
Larimer Square's historic streets can supply an earlier outing; combine outdoor browsing with a booked indoor meal when conditions require.
A rail-centered LoDo evening does not require a boat alternative. Keep any advertised sailing separate until its departure location is reviewed.
Union Station is a transport hub, but that does not establish late-night holiday service. Check the exact return departure before relying on rail.
WHERE TO STAY
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1201 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
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1845 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado, 80203, USA
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550 15th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
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1400 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, USA
Search this hotel on Booking.comNo. The hub's location is useful, but December 31 service and your final departure need separate confirmation.