Best Wings In Denver

Wings are a quintessential part of American culture and cuisine. There’s nothing like tucking into a freshly made batch of sticky wings when the football is on, it’s the ultimate game day food. 

Being home to the Denver Nuggets, of course they have good wings! All jokes aside, the sporting history of this city has made for some pretty tasty choices in sports bars, casual pubs and barbecues, including our favorite – wings. 

Denver has a wide variety of wings in the many bars and restaurants that range across this city, from spicy buffalo wings to sweet and sour sticky teriyaki, there’s sure to be some wings in this guide that you’ll fall in love with. 

So, whether you want a spicy buffalo wing whilst you’re watching the football, or a classic sweet Asian wing at a fancy restaurant, we’re taking a look at some of the best places to go for wings in the city (Also check out the Best Wings Of Memphis). 

Highland Tavern

This place will give you the ultimate old-school sports bar feeling.

It’s got favorites like ping-pong, pool and video games, so you can enjoy yourself whilst you wait for your food, and it’s got a friendly, neighborhood bar feel, so you can be assured that you’ll be well taken care of here. 

There’s televisions all throughout the sports bar, so you’ll be able to watch your favorite games with ease. Whilst watching, make sure to order a few of the crispy confit chicken wings with buffalo, ktown or barbecue sauce, they’re absolutely delicious. 

Crush Pizza & Tap

This fast, casual, neighborhood pizzeria is the destination for perfect bar finger food. The owner, Jason McGovern, knows a thing or two about making the most delicious pizza, but he also knows how to make a killer wing. 

The wings here are a must-try and they go through a rigorous process to make them as flavorful and delicious as possible.

First of all, the wings are brined and smoked and then baked, and then they’re finished on the grill, the result is a juicy, yet crispy wing that’s packed with flavor.

You have a choice of a variety of sauces, from sweet-and-sour habanero to classic buffalo and iconic dry rubs like Nashville hot, and many, many more. 

Ace Eat Serve

If you’re looking for some Asian infused wings, this is the place to go (Also check out the Best Wings In Atlanta). Their wings are mouth-wateringly good, they even have a place dedicated to the sheer amount they offer on their menu called “wing alley”.

From spicy Asian buffalo wings and Korean fried chicken drenched in gochujang chili sauce, to wings covered with sweet bang bang sauce and their classic tiger sauce, there’s something for everyone.

They even do a range of cauliflower nuggets coated in a sauce of your choice, for vegetarians and vegans. 

King Of Wings

With a name like that, your wings have to seriously impress, and with a range of fans across the whole of Denver, they certainly live up to their name. 

Owners, Eddie Renshaw and Evan Pierce launched King of Wings right at the start of the pandemic, whilst a lot of eateries had difficulties during the pandemic, King of Wings thrived on take-out and deliveries and became immensely popular. 

Their wings are some of the best in the city, their slow-cooked grilled wings are a must try. With flavors like extra hot, dry rub, bourbon buffalo and Thai bbq, there’s no wonder these wings are so popular.

You can get six wings for 11 bucks, and it goes up to a whopping 100 wings for 130 bucks! 

Fainting Goat Pub

The Fainting Goat becomes extremely busy during the NFL season, which is good news if you’re a huge Denver Broncos fan, and what’s better than enjoying a pint of beer with some finger-licking good wings? 

You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy the wings here, if you’re looking to get away from the sports crowd make sure to go on the off season.

They serve traditional wings here with tons of different sauces, but if you want to branch out, make sure to try their pig wings that are made with pig shanks, house bbq sauce and Gorgonzola cheese. 

Piper Inn

For over 50 years, Piper Inn prides itself on its excellent and friendly service, cold beer and the best wings in town.

There’s such a variety of dishes to choose from at this bar, they make delicious and iconic American bar food, but also tantalizing authentic Chinese meals and the friendly atmosphere just makes it even better. 

These wings have a bit of a difference to the others on the list, being that these are Chinese wings. The blend of soy sauce and Chinese spice mix gives the wings a special kind of flavor, and you’ll just want to keep eating. 

Smōk Barbecue

The meat at Smōk Barbecue only comes one way – smoked. This makes for excellent tasting, as the flavors you get with smoked wings is second to none.

The wood-charred nuances are ever present in the full, meaty wing, followed by the delicious tangy and spicy sauce they’re tossed in. That’s not all, the wings are then flash-fried to seal in the juiciness and flavor of the wings. These are wings made to perfection. 

With your order of these wings, you’ll get a pound of chicken wings for 14 bucks, along with a choice of blue cheese or ranch for dipping. 

Final Thoughts

Denver has a wide variety of different wing places to choose from, so it can be difficult knowing where to go. Most of these places will claim to have the best wings in Denver, but we can truly say that these 7 places are the best of the best. 

All of these places have a friendly and comforting atmosphere, so you can feel free to stuff your face with the delicious chicken wings that they provide.

With the amount of different sauces, styles and flavors these places offer, you’re sure to find one you love.