Not Just Another Event—This One’s Built for You
Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver brings the energy of Vegas to your backyard. It’s designed for local bar and restaurant pros who want real ideas, real connections, and real results.
Running a business in this industry isn’t easy. You need solutions that work and inspiration that sticks. That’s what you’ll get here.
Join 4,500+ fellow owners and operators for 3 days of strategy, tastings, and fresh thinking to grow your business and fuel your passion.
Early Bird Ends Monday, Sept. 8 @ Midnight PST


Denver Hospitality Legend to Keynote!
Included with all passes
Dave Query, founder of Big Red F Restaurant Group, will take the keynote stage at Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver on Monday, October 27 with an energizing fireside chat: “Own It: Successful Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Thrive in Hospitality”
With his signature authenticity and no-BS style, Query will deliver real-world lessons on building culture, leading teams, and navigating rising costs, staffing shifts, and evolving guest expectations.
Bringing Hospitality’s Best to Your Backyard
Featured Sessions

Networking Experiences That Spark Real Connections
Included with all pass types—just bring your badge and your best conversation starters. Enjoy food, drinks and unforgettable new connections.
Hospitality is built on connection—and so are our events. The networking experiences in Denver are designed to bring together the brightest minds and boldest brands in a casual, high-energy setting.
Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 26 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Bluebird Ballroom Foyer, Colorado Convention Center
Mix and mingle in a vibrant, high-altitude setting.
Networking Reception at Milk Market
Monday, October 27 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Milk Market, 1800 Wazee Street
Join us at one of Denver’s most dynamic culinary destinations for a high-energy reception!
Pass Perks Start at Just $99 - All Passes Include
- Welcome Reception
- Networking Reception at Milk Market
- Keynote Fireside Chat: Own It: Successful Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Thrive in Hospitality
- Expo Hall (Monday, October 27 | 11am-5pm and Tuesday, October 28 | 11am-4pm)
- Lightning Talks
- F&B Stage Sessions
- From Amenity to Identity: How F&B Anchors Place, Brand, and Guest Experience
- Trend on Tap: What's Now, What's Next in the World of Drinks
- The Real Cost of Business: Economic Pressures & Policy Shocks for Independent Operators
- From Chaos to Consistency: How the Best Operators Lead in Uncertain Times
- From Insights to Action: The New F&B Mindset
Two Events, Double the Insights.
Bar & Restaurant Expo is co-located with The Hospitality Show.
Why settle for one when you can have both? When you register for Bar & Restaurant Expo Denver, you automatically enjoy the added advantage of exploring The Hospitality Show Expo Hall – a gathering of hotel executives and world class suppliers:
Expo Hours
Monday, October 27 | 11am-5pm
Tuesday, October 28 | 11am-4pm

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