Denver brings the heat for the first playoff game of the season, here’s seven places to get some Buffalo wings for game day 

There is no better way to eat on game day than with traditional bar food, such as wings, fries, and pizza. In the spirit of Denver being the No. 1 seed in the AFC and entering the playoffs in a match against Buffalo, what better way to watch the game than with a huge plate of wings? 

Here are 7 places we recommend getting wings for the game this Saturday: 

1. Fire on the Mountain, Denver – Known for their house-made wings and sauces, Fire on the Mountain — which has two locations in Wash Park and in the Highlands — has been slinging wings since 2012 with a focus on wings and traditional bar food with a little something extra, like their Fire on the Mountain buffalo fires and mozzarella wheels.  
   Sauces: Lime Cilantro, Spicy Peanut, Jamaican Jerk, Buffalo (mild, medium and hot), Sweet BBQ, Raspberry habanero, bourbon chipotle, Extra hot, El Jefe, and a rotating sauce of the month.  
   Locations: Wash Park 300 S Logan Unit 102, Denver, CO 80209, Highlands 3801 W 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211 
    

2. Willy’s Wings, Morrison – This small and mighty wing shop has been serving up wings since 1982, serving both boneless and bone-in wings with an emphasis on tradition. This dive bar might have a bit of a wait for wings if you are dining in, but according to reviews, worth the wait.  
   Sauces: Buffalo (mild, medium, hot, xtra hot and xx-hot), BBQ (Regular, honey and spicy), Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, and a dry rub lemon pepper.  
   Location: 109 Bear Creek Ave., Morrison, CO 80465 
    

3. Pub on Penn, Denver – This classic pub serves traditional pub grub alongside its traditional-style bone-in wings. They offer a variety of bites, including burgers and tacos as well as sandwiches and wraps.  

Sauces: Hot, mild, Asian, spicy garlic, BBQ, gator dust, or sweltering.  
Location: 1278 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203 
 
 

4. CDs Wings, Westminster – Rated as one of the best wing spots in the metro Denver area, having been featured in 5280’s 10 Best Chicken Wings in Denver, as well as being featured in Westword’s Best Wings in Denver. Their house-made wing sauces of the spicy variety have put them above their competition in Denver. 
   Sauces: Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Pepper dry rub, Teriyaki, BBQ, Mild Buffalo, Buffalo Bee, Medium Buffalo, Notorious BRG (Buffalo ranch garlic), Chipotle Ranch, Hot Buffalo, Cajun, Hot Garlic, Spicy BBQ, Spicy Teriyaki, X-hot, Mango Habanero, Spicy Samurai, XX-hot, XXX-hot, Uncle Nasty’s House, No 1 Left Standing and a House sauce 
   Location: 7685 W 88th Ave., Westminster, CO 80005 
    

5. Piper Inn South Denver – This off-the-beaten-path biker bar has been family-run and slinging wings with a Chinese twist alongside other bar food like their carne asada fries, for more than 50 years. Their bone-in wings are freshly cooked daily and wok-tossed in your choice of house-made sauce.  
   Sauces: Chinese-style, garlic dry rub, and buffalo style as well as a seasonal sauce 
   Location: 2251 S Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231 
    

6. King of Wings, Wheat Ridge – This chicken wing spot focuses solely on chicken wings and tenders paired with craft brews. The King’s focus on grilled wings and tenders with a selection of house-made sauces alongside bar apps with a Cajun twist, like their Cajun Parm onion rings.  
   Sauces: Mild Buffalo, Hot Buffalo, Bourbon Buffalo, Spicy Thai, Thai BBQ, Memphis BBQ, Tangy Gold, Honey Mustard, XXXHot, Cajun Dry Rub, Garlic Hot Buffalo and a rotating sauce.  
   Locations: Wheatridge 7741 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, Golden 1100 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401 
    

7. Outlaw Wings, Broomfield – This wing location is known for its specialty sauces with unique flavor combinations and fresh takes on classic flavors. Think you’ve tried every wing flavor? Outlaw might surprise you with sauces like their Blueberry Bootleg.  
   Sauces: Outlaw-Dry-Rub, Garlic Butter, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Sweet Asian, Carolina BBQ, Mild Buffalo, Bootleg Blueberry, Honey Buffalo, Medium Buffalo, Hot Buffalo, Spicy Ranch, Spicy Garlic Parmesan, Cajun-Dry, Sweet Chili-Lime, Spicy BBQ, Korean Heat, Extra Hot, Mango Habanero, and Inferno.  
   Locations: Broomfield 12920 Lowell Blvd. I, Broomfield, CO 80020, Thornton 5883 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO 80602