The storied building at 1920 Market St. in Downtown Denver starts a new chapter with the New Year.
The space, which served as home base for the cast of “Real World Denver” nearly two decades ago, debuted as Riot House, a restaurant and club specializing in DJ dance parties and bottle service. It celebrated a grand opening with a New Year’s Eve party featuring a performance by Mastamonk.
The holiday was locals’ first chance to see the massive 16,000-square-foot venue outfitted with a large center bar, dance floor, rooftop patio, and state-of-the-art audio and visual amenities. That includes a 300-square-foot LED wall ideal for watching sports or serving as a backdrop for musicians who play there.
Riot House comes to Denver by way of Scottsdale, Ariz., where the concept’s first location is and where its owner/operator, Riot Hospitality Group, is based. The company also owns Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, located on the same block at 1946 Market St., which opened on New Year’s Eve in 2021.
The proximity of its two nightlife destinations is no coincidence, said spokesperson Lissa Druss.
“We believe in LoDo. That’s why we put our flagship down there with Whiskey Row,” she said. “The potential is endless and we’re doing what we can to bring strong entertainment and nightlife to LoDo.”
Riot Hospitality Group is also currently developing the historic El Chapultepec space at 1962 Market St. with partners Monfort Companies, though the company isn’t ready to announce anything about it, Druss said.
After the grand opening, the venue will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturdays from noon to 2 a.m., and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m.
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Riot House staff deliver bottle service to a group of party goers on New Year’s Eve at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: DJ Masta Monk shoots off confetti while Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Riot House staff pours drinks on New Year’s Eve at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Riot House staff pours drinks on New Year’s Eve at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Riot House staff deliver bottle service to a group of party goers on New Year’s Eve at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: A lighted sign for Riot House is seen at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: A Riot House bartender pours a drink at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Riot House staff deliver a third round of bottle service to a table of party goers on New Year’s Eve at the opening night of the club in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: DJ Masta Monk performs on New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Party goers celebrate New Year’s Eve at the opening night of Riot House in downtown Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)
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