Denver has 183 dispensaries licensed by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). Any adult 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including visitors with an out-of-state license or a passport, and 82 of those stores also hold a medical license for registered patients. Denver is also one of the few places in Colorado that licenses marijuana hospitality businesses, where adults can legally consume on site.
No other city in Colorado comes close to Denver's store count. Stores line the city's long commercial streets rather than clustering in one district, so most residents and hotel guests are a short drive from several. Competition keeps ratings high and hours long: dozens of stores stay open until 11:45 p.m. or later.
All 183 Licensed Dispensaries in Denver, CO
Denver's stores follow its big corridors. South Broadway (80210 and 80209) has the densest run, with more than a dozen stores between Alameda and Evans. Federal Boulevard on the west side, Colfax Avenue from Capitol Hill to the east edge, and Santa Fe Drive and Kalamath Street (80223) each carry their own strings of shops. North of I-70, Brighton Boulevard and East 40th Avenue serve the industrial north side, and Tower Road near the airport has three high-volume stores. Open any listing for its MED license number, address and map.
Downtown, RiNo and Capitol Hill: Near Union Station and LoDo are The Green Solution on Wewatta Street, Rocky Mountain High on Wazee Street, High Level Health on Market Street and Flyhi on 16th Street. Larimer Street in RiNo has Denrec, Livwell and Callie's, with Rino Supply Company on Blake Street. Toward Capitol Hill, Native Roots Speer, Livwell on 17th Avenue and Pure on Bannock Street are a few minutes apart.
South and west: On South Broadway, look for Apothecary Farms, Good Chemistry, Reefer Madness and The Center. Santa Fe Drive has Elite Cannabis, Native Roots Santa Fe and Kind-Meds. Along Federal Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue are Apothecary Farms, The 720 Dispensary, The Dab By Silverpeak and Fired Cannabis stores on West Alameda and South Federal. In the Highlands, West 38th Avenue has Star Buds, The Giving Tree and Sohi Cc, with Native Roots Highlands and Sunnyside Gardens nearby.
North, east and the airport: Star Buds and Life Flower are on Brighton Boulevard, Social Cannabis Chambers and Magic City Cannabis are in the far northeast, and on Tower Road, Livwell, Green Valley and Native Roots Denver Airport are the last stops before DIA. In the southeast, Livwell on Belleview Avenue and Trees on Hampden Avenue serve the southeast side of town. A few stores with Denver mailing addresses, such as Native Roots Littleton on West Quincy Avenue, sit outside the city limits.
Best Denver Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Apothecary Farms on South Federal (5.0 stars, about 435 reviews), Kind-Meds (5.0, about 200), Livwell Belleview (4.9, about 5,300) and Denrec (4.9, about 4,000).
- Most reviewed: Native Roots Littleton (about 5,500 reviews), Livwell Belleview (about 5,300) and Denrec (about 4,000).
- Open at 8 a.m.: more than 60 Denver stores, including The Green Solution Wewatta, Elite Cannabis and 1136 Yuma.
- Open until 11:59 p.m.: every Social Cannabis store, Pure on Bannock Street, Sunnyside Gardens and most Livwell locations.
- Near the airport: Livwell Tower Road (4.9 stars, about 3,800 reviews) and Green Valley (4.9, about 2,550).
- Medical patients: Native Roots Highlands, The Center and The Herbal Cure hold both licenses, and Standing Akimbo is medical-only.
Visiting a Dispensary in Denver: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Staff must check a valid ID showing you are 21 or older before any retail sale. Out-of-state driver's licenses and passports work.
- Hours: State rules allow retail sales from 8 a.m. to midnight. Denver stores set their own hours inside that window, from about 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at the longest.
- Payment: Most stores take cash and debit, and many have an ATM. Credit cards are rarely accepted because cannabis is still illegal under federal law.
Denver and Colorado Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
A retail store may sell you up to 1 ounce of flower, or its equivalent, per transaction, and no more than 8 grams of concentrate a day. Adults may possess up to 2 ounces. Our Colorado marijuana laws guide covers home grow and penalties.
- Public use: Consuming cannabis openly and publicly is a petty offense with a fine of up to $100. That includes downtown sidewalks, city parks and concert venues.
- Hospitality businesses: Denver licenses marijuana hospitality businesses, including mobile lounges, where consuming on site is legal. Consumption is banned at any place with a liquor license.
- Denver International Airport: You cannot bring cannabis to DIA, and taking it out of Colorado is illegal, even to another legal state.
- Driving: Never open packaging or use cannabis in a vehicle, even when parked. A blood level of 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter lets a court infer impairment.
Cannabis Taxes in Denver
Recreational cannabis in Denver carries some of the highest taxes in Colorado. According to the City and County of Denver's business tax FAQ, the combined rate on retail marijuana is 26.75%: Colorado's 15% retail marijuana sales tax, a 10.65% Denver rate and 1.1% in transit and district taxes. A separate 15% state excise tax is paid at wholesale and built into shelf prices. Medical marijuana is taxed at Denver's general rate, 9.15% combined, including the 2.9% state sales tax. See our cannabis prices by state report to compare.
Medical Marijuana in Denver
82 of Denver's 183 stores hold a medical license and show a Medical badge. Registered patients 18 and older, with a card from the state Medical Marijuana Registry, can buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day and save most of the tax.
Dispensaries Near Denver
- Dispensaries in Aurora: 24 stores just east of Denver.
- Dispensaries in Glendale: 5 stores in the small city bordered by southeast Denver.
- Dispensaries in Edgewater: 6 stores on the west edge of Denver beside Sloan's Lake.
- Dispensaries in Lakewood: 10 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Commerce City: 7 stores to the northeast.
- Dispensaries in Englewood: 4 stores just south of the city line.
Browse every city on our Colorado dispensary directory.
Denver Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Denver?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis at MED-licensed stores in Denver and use it on private property with the owner's permission. Public use is still illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Denver?
Our directory lists 183 licensed stores with a Denver address, more than any other city in Colorado.
Can tourists buy weed in Denver?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport, up to 1 ounce of flower per transaction.
What time do dispensaries close in Denver?
Many close between 9 and 10 p.m., but dozens stay open until 11:45 p.m. or 11:59 p.m. State rules end sales at midnight.
Do Denver dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit, and many have an ATM inside. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Denver?
Up to 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent per transaction, and no more than 8 grams of concentrate a day. Registered medical patients can buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day.
Where can I smoke weed in Denver?
On private property where the owner allows it, or at a licensed marijuana hospitality business. Parks, sidewalks, cars and most hotels are off limits.
Is there a weed lounge in Denver?
Yes. Denver licenses marijuana hospitality businesses, including mobile lounges, where adults 21 and older can consume on site. Ordinary dispensaries do not allow consumption.
Can I get weed delivered in Denver?
Colorado allows delivery only where the local government has opted in and the business holds a state delivery permit. Denver has opted in, but only some stores deliver, so check with the store.
Can I bring weed to Denver International Airport?
No. Cannabis is not allowed at DIA, and carrying it on a flight out of Colorado breaks federal law.
What is the best dispensary in Denver?
Livwell on Belleview Avenue pairs a 4.9-star rating with about 5,300 Google reviews, and Apothecary Farms on South Federal holds 5.0 stars. See our ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medical designations come from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division's lists of licensed retail and medical marijuana stores. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.