Brooklyn's At the Pepsi Ctr   

One of a trio of Brooklyn's bar/eateries (including the original location near Invesco Field and the newest, in Arvada), Brooklyn's at the Pepsi Center certainly has location on its side: The Nuggets and Avalanche play just next door, and the arena's concerts attract large pre- and post-party crowds like moths to a flame. But if you think this bar's popularity is just hype, fuhgeddaboudit. Brooklyn's gets high marks for more than just its great real estate. Whether you're here to eat, drink or merrily root on your favorite football or hockey team -- the bar broadcasts all NFL and NHL games -- the sports bar accommodates with plenty of space (20,000 square feet over two floors), a full menu and two high-definition televisions. One of the best indicators that Brooklyn's is for real, though, is some of the daytime clientele, which includes upper management from several local sports franchises. -- Konstantine Simakis