Best of Denver 2026 Readers’ Choice Voting

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The Best Of Denver® Readers’ Choice Poll 2026 is Westword’s annual public voting campaign tied to its Best of Denver issue. In addition to the hundreds of editorial picks that will be revealed in the Best of Denver 2026, the Readers’ Choice Poll includes more than 300 categories suggested by Westword readers, covering Arts & Entertainment, Cannabis & More, Food & Drink, Music & Venues, Shopping & Services, and Sports & Recreation. Under each category, the ballot shows the 2025 winner along with other top vote-getters from past years, and voters can select their favorites or submit a write-in choice. Voting Details: - You can vote once per day per email address. - Voting is open until 23:59 (11:59 p.m.) on March 9, 2026. - All winners will be revealed on March 26, 2026, in the Best of Denver 2026 print edition and online at Westword’s Best of Denver section. The ballot page includes dozens of Food & Drink-related categories such as Best Taproom, Best Charcuterie Service, Best Vegan Restaurant, Best Distillery Taproom, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Mussels, Best Candy Store, Best Patio With a View, Best Wine Bar, Best BOGO Deal, Best Beer Selection, Best Restaurant With Activities, Best Oysters, Best Place for a Mocktail, Best New Bar, Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Barbecue Restaurant, Best New York-Style Pizza, Best Patio for Pets, Best New Restaurant, Best Philly Cheesesteak, Best High Tea, Best Middle Eastern Food, neighborhood and regional restaurant categories, and many more, each listing several notable Denver-area businesses as options plus an opportunity to write in another choice. Participation and FAQs: - Readers are encouraged to return daily to continue voting across categories until the poll closes. - Westword provides a Best of Denver FAQ page with additional information about how the poll works and how winners are determined. - For additional questions or advertising/sponsorship inquiries related to Best of Denver, participants are directed to contact Westword via email. Results: - Final Best of Denver 2026 editorial picks and Readers’ Choice winners become available on March 26, 2026, in print and online.

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