Candy Factory Coworking

Denver Downtown — former O.P. Baur Confectionery Open in Maps

Training days, team retreats, and workshops that need breakout rooms more than a ballroom.

ECP Approved

Venue type

Gallery & Creative

White-box, flexible

Capacity

25–70 guests

see notes

Outside AV

Outside AV welcome

Catering

Approved caterer list

Lodging

None on-site

Spaces

Listed below

Producer's read

What this room is

Vibe
Creative white-box — modern, flexible, and vendor-friendly.
Best for
Training days, team retreats, and workshops that need breakout rooms more than a ballroom.
Why it works for AV
Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.

Before you call

Straight answers

01 Can I bring my own AV or production company to Candy Factory Coworking?

Yes. Candy Factory Coworking confirms outside AV and production teams are welcome. - Outside production companies welcome, 100% - Exception: full venue buyout required if production needs complete silence (AC noise issue) - No preferred or exclusive AV vendor; client selects their own - Jose open to a preferred AV partner after bad past experiences - Jack to introduce Artem (Earthcoast owner) as a potential preferred production partner - COI required as standard baseline - More extensive COI case-by-case (e.g., Hulu required more for rigging/hanging) - No house tech beyond basic projector; client brings all production gear # Catering and Amenities - Catering: open to outside vendors, no fees - Jose has a compiled list of local caterers to share - No in-house catering currently; restaurant being built on first floor (coming soon) - Lodging: partnership with Curtis Hotel (discounted rates, varies by convention season) - Parking: no on-site parking; street meters and lots nearby - Loading area at front of building on 15th and Curtis

02 Can I bring my own caterer to Candy Factory Coworking?

Partly — Candy Factory Coworking works from an approved caterer list, so you choose from their vetted vendors. - Catering: open to outside vendors, no fees - Jose has a compiled list of local caterers to share - No in-house catering currently; restaurant being built on first floor (coming soon) - Lodging: partnership with Curtis Hotel (discounted rates, varies by convention season) - Parking: no on-site parking; street meters and lots nearby - Loading area at front of building on 15th and Curtis #

03 How many guests does Candy Factory Coworking hold?

Candy Factory Coworking holds 25–70 guests. - Two main event spaces, ~65 total capacity - Large training room: 45 (classroom style) - Smaller training room: 20 (classroom style) - Additional meeting rooms: 4–10 people each - All rooms bookable simultaneously, including breakout configurations - Rooms booked individually, not as a package buyout - Full venue buyouts available (e.g., Salesforce currently in-house doing exactly this) - All spaces indoor - Multi-day events preferred by venue - Book 1+ month in advance; September especially busy with conferences

The fine print

Details & policies

Event spaces
Two main event spaces, ~65 total capacity
Capacity
25–70 guests - Two main event spaces, ~65 total capacity - Large training room: 45 (classroom style) - Smaller training room: 20 (classroom style) - Additional meeting rooms: 4–10 people each - All rooms bookable simultaneously, including breakout configurations - Rooms booked individually, not as a package buyout - Full venue buyouts available (e.g., Salesforce currently in-house doing exactly this) - All spaces indoor - Multi-day events preferred by venue - Book 1+ month in advance; September especially busy with conferences
Outside AV / production
Outside AV welcome. - Outside production companies welcome, 100% - Exception: full venue buyout required if production needs complete silence (AC noise issue) - No preferred or exclusive AV vendor; client selects their own - Jose open to a preferred AV partner after bad past experiences - Jack to introduce Artem (Earthcoast owner) as a potential preferred production partner - COI required as standard baseline - More extensive COI case-by-case (e.g., Hulu required more for rigging/hanging) - No house tech beyond basic projector; client brings all production gear # Catering and Amenities - Catering: open to outside vendors, no fees - Jose has a compiled list of local caterers to share - No in-house catering currently; restaurant being built on first floor (coming soon) - Lodging: partnership with Curtis Hotel (discounted rates, varies by convention season) - Parking: no on-site parking; street meters and lots nearby - Loading area at front of building on 15th and Curtis
Catering
Approved caterer list. - Catering: open to outside vendors, no fees - Jose has a compiled list of local caterers to share - No in-house catering currently; restaurant being built on first floor (coming soon) - Lodging: partnership with Curtis Hotel (discounted rates, varies by convention season) - Parking: no on-site parking; street meters and lots nearby - Loading area at front of building on 15th and Curtis #
Lodging
No on-site lodging. - Lodging: partnership with Curtis Hotel (discounted rates, varies by convention season) - Parking: no on-site parking; street meters and lots nearby - Loading area at front of building on 15th and Curtis
Production notes
Historic building with modern office infrastructure and reliable connectivity.
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AV specs

Partial by design — we publish only what the venue or our own site knowledge supports. "Confirm on walkthrough" is the honest answer and the reason producers do site visits.

Power

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Load-in

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Rigging

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Ceiling

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Acoustics

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Internet

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2127 Larimer

Denver · 2127 Larimer St.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
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Rigging
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Ceiling
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Acoustics
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Internet
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Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Ace Eat Serve

Denver · 501 E. 17th Ave.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Ajax Downtown

Denver · 1899 16th St.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Ambler

Denver · 1801 Wewatta St.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Museum backdrop — the room itself is the talking point.
Best for
Receptions and donor events that want a backdrop guests remember.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Apollo Hall

Denver · 1427 Larimer St.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Shortlisting Candy Factory Coworking?

Tell us the headcount and the date. We'll sanity-check the room against your program — power, rigging, sightlines, and what the AV policy does to your budget — before you sign.