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Dairy Block

A celebration of artful and unexpected experiences.

This historic block, located in downtown Denver’s LoDo neighborhood, was once home to Windsor Dairy and is now a vibrant micro-district that boasts 11 shops, 19 restaurants, 8 bars, a luxury co-working space, and a 172-room hotel. A stomping ground for tastemakers, fun seekers, and seasoned regulars, Dairy Block is your Denver destination found. From the enticing atmosphere of The Alley to the local culinary concepts at Denver Milk Market, Dairy Block comes to life the more you explore.

The History of Dairy Block

1916
A Historical Block

The Dairy Block is nestled between two historic buildings and takes its name to honor the historic Windsor Dairy Building on the corner of 19th and Blake. Designed by architects Fisher and Fisher in 1916, the Windsor Dairy showcases early 20th-century commercial architecture.

1920:
A Humble Beginning

Dairy Block was once home to Windsor Dairy—a company brought to prominence by H. Brown Cannon. Mr. Cannon was born in Michigan in 1868 and moved to Colorado in 1888. He went straight to work in the dairy industry, eventually acquiring Windsor Dairy. The Dairy Block site was cemented as a state-of-the-art home for Windsor Dairy in a landmark real estate deal inked in 1920.

People Walking In A Street

1921:
About Windsor Dairy 

Windsor Dairy was known for unparalleled levels of quality, freshness and purity—sought after by Denver’s most prestigious families. With the enormous success of the dairy, H. Brown Cannon went on to have important leadership roles and influence throughout the city of Denver, serving as a county commissioner under former Mayor Speer and as the first state dairy inspector under appointment by Governor Alva Adams.

A Man And Woman Sitting On A Bench In Front Of A Building

1922
Dairy Block Comes to Life

Dairy Block is a unique micro-district in the heart of Denver’s historic LoDo neighborhood that continues the tradition of quality and craftsmanship  originally established by H. Brown Cannon. Today visitors to Dairy Block will encounter countless opportunities to find the unexpected.

A Building With A Staircase

Present:
And the Story Continues...

The project opened in the spring of 2017 and features 250,000 square feet of office space, 60,000 square feet of retail, and 394 below ground parking spaces. Conjoined with the adjacent steel office building at the lobby level, the design of the hotel complements the industrial history of the lower downtown neighborhood while introducing a refreshed and refined aesthetic. 

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Denver is rapidly becoming a vibrant, multi-dimensional metropolitan environment with an influx of professionals and an evolving urban culture.

Happenings at Dairy Block

Denver is rapidly becoming a vibrant, multi-dimensional metropolitan environment with an influx of professionals and an evolving urban culture.
 

Explore all Dairy Block Events
Alt Image - Late Night Cravings
06 - Aug 2024
Late Night Cravings
Late Night Cravings
Late Night Cravings menu is available until 10 PM on Sunday-Thursday and until 11 PM Friday-Saturday.
Alt Image - Date Night At The Cantina
23 - Oct 2025
Date Night At The Cantina
Date Night At The Cantina
Head to Kachina Cantina for date night and enjoy four delicious courses from Executive Chef Carlos Fierro.
Alt Image - Swap 'Til You Drop
15 - 15 Feb 2026
Swap 'Til You Drop
Swap 'Til You Drop
Head to Denver Milk Market on February 15th from 3 - 4:30pm for a used book swap!
Alt Image - Brunch On The Block
29 - Dec 2025
Brunch On The Block
Brunch On The Block
Kick off your weekend with a tastebud road trip at Kachina Cantina every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.
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Art at Dairy Block
31 artists
Everyone is in Denver or along the Front Range
715  art pieces
275  commissions
433  guest room pieces in The Maven
interactive exterior installations in the alley
Art
A Wall Of Photos
Dark Matter Gathering
by Travis Hetman
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The Quantifiable and The Ineffable
by Andrew Ramiro Tirado
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Mod Maude
by Karen Fisher
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HERE
by Collin Parson
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