Noteworthy Mention of the Berkeley Neighborhood

The Berkeley Neighborhood in Denver is a thriving community just west of downtown and home to the famous and eclectic shops on Tennyson Street. According to the Etymology Nerd, Berkeley got its name from the founders’ hometown of Berkeley Springs, Virginia.

Recreation and Culture

There are three parks in Berkeley — Cesar Chavez, Berkeley Lake and Rocky Mountain — that are all within walking distance. Taking your children to enjoy the outdoors, or going on a long jog around the pristine lakes is a great way to clear your head in Berkeley.

Highlights include:

• Tennyson Street shops and restaurants | A great street to walk down full of great retail spaces, eateries and bars
• Book Bar | A charming bookstore with a bar inside! Cozy up with your book (or laptop) and have a glass of wine and some great hors-d’oeuvres.
• Hops and Pie | Hops and Pie is a staple to the Berkeley neighborhood that has totally nailed the pizza and beer concept. Now featuring Berkeley Donuts. Enjoy over a dozen flavors, Wednesday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. until sold out! Head there on a Wednesday for $2 craft can night.
• Denver Biscuit Company, Atomic Cowboy, Fat Sullys | This is a great brunch, lunch, or dinner spot. They serve biscuits the size of your head in the morning and then have incredible pizza in the afternoon and into the night. They serve up some of the best bloody marys in Denver. The ambiance is wonderful to boot.
• Feral Mountain Co. | Love REI but want to shop locally? This is the store for you. They have some fantastic new and used outdoor gear to get you suited for your next adventure.

Berkeley’s Commuter Accessibility

The shops and eateries on Tennyson Street serve as the social hub of Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood and boasts a unique local flavor ranging anywhere between funky to traditional. The Berkeley community frequently hosts festivals, art walks and other community street gatherings year-round to keep the locals entertained and engage Denver visitors. This neighborhood’s quick access to I-70 makes the mountains and downtown a convenient pursuit.

Architecture and Homes in Berkeley

Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood streets are lined with classic to modern bungalows, cottages, and modern townhomes. There is a lot of new development in the Berkeley neighborhood that is making this a great place to call home. Berkeley’s small-town feel affords the opportunity to know your neighbors and connect even in this fast-paced city.