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The $11 pizza
Mercedes H.

The Colorado Convention Center is in a great downtown location with lots of hotels and restaurants within easy walking distance, which makes attending events very convenient. The convention center itself is huge and well suited for large tournaments--we were there for a volleyball event and it worked out great overall. One downside is the lack of a coffee spot downstairs. The line for coffee upstairs gets very long, and an additional option would make a big difference. Food options are just okay. The pizza was $11 and pretty mediocre for the price.

I See What You Mean
Brian R.

Cannot say enough good things about the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. My wife and I were just there for the first week of December 2025, for the annual convention and trade show for International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE). From loading in to loading out the workers there were fantastic and went above and beyond just to help us. The building itself was amazing and set up nicely for large gatherings and smaller classroom settings. Even the parking garage was great for us as we were able to stay parked there each day at a reasonable rate and then could venture out and explore downtown Denver without worrying about our ride. We loved the big blue bear so much that we researched him, his origin, and his name. Adds such character to the entire place and fully explains why the eyeglass cleaning stations are called what they are called. IYKYK. Hoping that our convention travels bring us back to Denver soon so we can enjoy their convention center once again.

Time for convention
Dianalynn R.

Once you get the parking figured out it is a great place to park and visit. They did have good signs, but it took an elevator ride to the outdoors back into the indoors. I found that odd but not a big deal once you so it a few times. The inside was clean and huge, signs everywhere to keep you from getting lost. People at the front door to greet you and help with questions. A nice coffee shop right inside. Lots of seating!! And a place really well lit for charging and recharging both. Bring your laptop and work. I did. In all, this is a great location for a convention and we all were quite content with the loading in and out of our booths.

Outside view on 14th Street
Marco N.

Typical modern convention center that is well lighted, "airy", "open" and huge :-) Several entrances, good escalators and stair layouts. Elevators available as well. For those sponsoring "Expos" here the city/convention center has staff for electrical and A/V instead of companies like Freeman etc. Lots of hotels nearby make it easy in walking distance. I didn't feel unsafe at night walking to hotel and nearby restaurants and bars.

Charles F.

Like the bear on the outside of the CCC, the convention floor is big. Bigger than I thought. We were attending NSC and we walked a lot. It was great to see our clients and hopefully create a connection with some new ones. The team that makes everything happen from keeping it running, clean, and stocked with $8 sparkling water, ouch, made walking the floor and conducting business a breeze. We were super fortunate to have our home base at the AC just a walk up the street.

Ann L.

I was here for a big convention in early August and the venue was more than large enough to accommodate the thousands in our group. The blue bear outside is a lovely touch. The expo hall is large and accommodated many rows of vendors and poster sessions. The rooms were standard conference center but impressively, the AV/tech situation seemed to run more smoothly than typical. I loved that they let people walk through some quieter areas; the concourses are large and long enough that you can actually get a decent walk in with having to brave the Denver summer heat. As with many convention centers, they also had some nice artwork on the walls including an exhibit on what Colorado likely looked like in ancient times. Location of the Convention center is convenient to lots of hotels and restaurants.

Big Blue Bear
Lee W.

In the heart of downtown Denver I attended the Colorado Crossroads Girl's Junior National Volleyball Tournament (1/30/25-2/2/25) at the Colorado Convention Center. This event hosted the best teams from 30 states. The courts provided spectator chairs & were clearly marked but very little or no walkways between courts. Surprisingly, there were hardly any food options. We found pizza & coffee, most vendors were closed. The convention center (CC) is a beautiful building. There are plenty of parking garages & restaurants nearby. My favorite part was the Big Blue Bear. This 40 foot tall blue bear leans against the glass looking into the CC. The bear is made of lapis lazuli...a rare stone found in Colorado & the blue represents Colorado's sky. Plan on doing a lot of walking cuz this place is huge. The CC hosts hundreds of events a year, such as trade shows, graduation ceremonies, theater, (Bellco Theater) & it even has a couple of ballrooms!

Vanessa D.

Not gonna lie, the fact that they had more "exit" doors than "entry" doors really pmo. because this place is massive and if you got it wrong, you're screwed. Either way came here for a volleyball tournament. The place was huge. The bathrooms were few AB's insanely far for no reason. It served its purpose.

J E.

Came here for a larger-sized convention. The center is pretty big with a decent layout. Centrally located around many hotels and places to eat in Downtown Denver.

GABF 2024
Jacqui C.

UPDATE 10/13/24: My return to the Colorado Convention Center in one of my favorite cities to visit - Denver. We participated in Denver's annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) on 10/10/24. I've been to the convention center a few times before for work purposes with my old job and it's one of my favorite convention centers out there. Now, I finally fulfilled my longtime dream of participating in the GABF, even if it was just for one day. There were two floors of endless beer choices, but the first floor was just the beginning, which was a food/drink pairing for separate ticket holders, which included us. Many booths had small dinner-like bites that came with our beer samplers, such as ribs and meatballs. The real party began on the second floor, though. There were hundreds more beer booths, a live band, and some merchandise to buy. One of the first beer samplers I had on the second floor was called the Bacon Cinnamon Roll Cream Ale from 903 Brewery, which was actually pretty decent. I lost track of how many beer samplers I had, but I enjoyed most of them. I also bought some soaps made from beer to take home with me. I had a great time at the GABF and I would like to experience it again.

The big blue bear
Troy S.

Finishing up a 5 day national conference here. We used pretty much the entire facility, including the Bellico Theatre. There is a variety of meeting spaces. There is a gift shop, various coffee shops and cafes, depending on what is contracted to be open during your event. Our academy provided lunch daily so many of the eateries inside were not open. Adjacent parking. Walkable to the downtown hotels. Expo hall is HUGE. Plenty of clean restrooms. Escalators and elevators. Light rail stop in front.

Corinne H.

Gorgeous space! Came for a graduation and was amazed that this was only 1 event going on at the same time.

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My ex and I joined the Growler of the Month Club at Bigsby's back in 2020, during our first visit…read morethat summer. We loved the ambiance, feeling like we'd really discovered a gem off the beaten track, pun intended. By joining the club, it was a monthly excuse to plan a special night out to what became one of our favorite places for date night. It's been a couple of years now, but we had occassion to meet the owners, when we mistook their closing time for an hour later. The lights were still on, so we didn't realize our mistake, until they'd already invited us in to exchange our monthly growler with such warmth. Super nice people, reflecting the vibe we always felt on our other visits. The staff echoes that disposition, always friendly and knowledgeable. Though the winery isn't on-site, I've always been impressed with their tasting experience. I've now been a member for over 5 years, going in at least once a month, and they still suggest trying seasonal options and have broadened my palette... Though my ex and I have parted ways for a long while now and he moved away, he's kept our membership current, calling it my "alimony," and a nod to remembering the good times we had together. I recommend Bigsby's for all the good memories for all the folks, be it a lazy summer afternoon on the patio or a cozy evening in the lounge area with a glass of red when it's cold outside!

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Lodo, Northwest

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