Denver Beer Trail

Beer Trail Neighborhoods

Downtown Denver
RiNo & Five Points
Highland, Berkeley & Sunnyside
Central & South Denver
Near Denver

Downtown Denver

Denver Chophouse & Brewery

ChopHouse’s 10-barrel system provides the flexibility to serve a diverse list of beers from light and dark lagers to stouts and fruited sours, along with an ever-rotating offering of hoppy ales.

— 1735 19th St., Suite 100, Denver

Great Divide has been brewing bold and assertive beers since 1994 and is Denver’s oldest and largest packaging brewery. (Other locations: Barrel Bar, 1812 35th St., Denver; Road House, 215 Wilcox St., Suite G, Castle Rock)

— 2201 Arapahoe St., Denver

Raíces Brewing Co.

Community, culture, cerveza. Raíces is a Latino-owned brewpub featuring award-winning craft beers, rotating Latin American food and ongoing events. They have the only riverside patio in Denver.

— 2060 W. Colfax Ave., Denver

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

The downtown Denver Rock Bottom location is the original Rock Bottom, which opened its doors in 1993. Nearly 30 years later, it’s still continuing the legacy of unique, quality and on-trend rotating offerings in a casual classic brewpub. (Other locations at 9627 E. County Line Rd., Centennial; 1505 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch)

— 16th St. Mall & Curtis St. - 1001 16th St., Denver

Wynkoop Brewing Company

Wynkoop is Colorado’s first brewpub, established in 1988 before LoDo (Lower Downtown) was even an acronym. More than 30 years later, Wynkoop remains a Denver institution, known for its innovative brewers who will put just about anything in their beer, including Rocky Mountain oysters, gummy bears and green chiles.

— 1634 18th St., Denver

RiNo & Five Points

Bierstadt Lagerhaus

Bierstadt Lagerhaus is a lager-only brewery focused on traditional techniques and German-style lagers. No flair, no twist, just clean lager beer.

— 2875 Blake St., Denver

Black Shirt Brewing Co.

Black Shirt is a small but mighty independent craft brewery, artisan pizza kitchen and live music venue located in the northern reaches of RiNo. They open at 11 a.m., seven days a week, with two dog-friendly patios and a full menu that includes spent grain pizza, appetizers and salads.

— 3719 Walnut St., Denver

BrewDog Denver

BrewDog welcomes all to its sprawling 10,000-square-foot site. Experience an array of 30 unique taps, showcasing the finest selections from BrewDog and renowned Colorado breweries. Indulge in its signature dishes, from hearty burgers and crispy wings to exclusive tacos, crafted from the cherished Mondragón family recipe. Relax and unwind on one of its spacious, dog-friendly patios — perfect spots to savor a beer or cocktail while soaking in the local atmosphere.

— 3950 Wynkoop St., Denver

Great Divide Brewing Co. - Barrel Bar

In 2015, Great Divide expanded into the burgeoning RiNo neighborhood with their Barrel Bar and Barrel Cellar. The Barrel Bar is now an anchor in Denver’s hippest neighborhood. [Other locations: 2201 Arapahoe St., Denver; 215 Wilcox St., Suite G, Castle Rock (Road House)]

— 1812 35th St., Denver

Ratio Beerworks

Ratio focuses on meticulously crafted beer. The brewery’s portfolio includes a wide variety of traditional styles with a modern twist. With deep roots in the punk rock music scene, Ratio’s co-founders sought to translate the industry’s sense of community, DIY spirit and strong musical influences via the beer and taproom experience. [Other location: 2030 S. Cherokee St., Denver]

— 2920 Larimer St., Denver

River North Brewery

Since its founding in 2012, River North has been front and center watching its namesake neighborhood, RiNo, unfold into one of the premier brewery destinations in the country and one of the most popular areas in Denver for exceptional food, drinks and entertainment. River North has crafted a reputation for brewing barrel-aged and cellar-worthy beers since its inception.

— 3400 Blake St., Denver

Woods Boss Brewing Company

Woods Boss has transformed an early 1900s brick building into a beautiful brewery and taproom. They have 24 taps with 20 craft beers brewed in-house and a gluten-free option as well as root beer and kombucha.

— 2210 California St., Denver

Highland, Berkeley & Sunnyside

Call to Arms Brewing Company

Founded in 2015, Call to Arms Brewing Company is an award-winning brewery, located in the Berkeley neighborhood of northwest Denver. Blending tradition with innovation, the brewery is a gathering place passionately committed to quality, community and camaraderie.

— 4526 Tennyson St., Denver

Odell Brewing Co. Sloan's Lake Brewhouse

Enjoy a full menu and more than 16 Odell beers in the soaring taproom or the stunning rooftop patio overlooking Sloan’s Lake. The brewhouse features a 10-barrel R&D system where they brew experimental beers available exclusively at the Sloan’s Lake location.

— 1625 Perry St., Denver

The Empourium Brewing Company

Empourium’s bright, open and modern taproom is in the Berkeley neighborhood, on the corner of Tennyson Street and 42nd Avenue. They focus on providing a wide selection of clean, crisp and sessionable craft beers to the community. Come make pour choices with them!

— 4385 W. 42nd Ave., Denver

Central & South Denver

Black Sky Brewery

At Black Sky, heavy metal flows through the speakers. This Santa Fe Drive staple has 25 taps and barrel-aged beers, with crowlers, growlers and bombers available to take home. Hungry? New Haven-style pizza, calzones and grinders are served daily.

— 490 Santa Fe Dr., Denver

Comrade Brewing

This family-friendly taproom is known for quality, drinkable beer. Comrade is the 2019 Great American Beer Festival’s “Small Brewing Company of the Year,” winning six GABF medals since opening in 2014.

— 7667 E. Illif Ave., Suite F, Denver

Novel Strand Brewing Company

Novel Strand is an independently owned boutique brewery and taproom in Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood, with laid-back vibes and a focus on the hoppy, sour and classic offerings of the beer world.

— 305 W. 1st Ave., Denver

TRVE Brewing Co.

For more than a decade, TRVE has been Denver’s finest spot for a beer, conversation and heavy metal music. It’s now the home of Music City Hot Chicken’s Denver outpost.

— 227 N. Broadway, Denver

Near Denver

Joyride Brewing Company

Situated across the street from the banks of beautiful Sloan’s Lake in Edgewater, Joyride has tremendous views that pair with their stellar brews. Their rooftop deck was declared the best patio in Denver by 5280 Magazine in 2019.

— 2501 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery (Centennial)

This high-energy restaurant and microbrewery features fresh, delicious food and handcrafted beer brewed on-site. They offer an innovative menu that uses the highest quality ingredients blended with a touch of personality.

— 9627 E. County Line Rd., Englewood

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery (Highlands Ranch)

The first Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery opened in the heart of downtown Denver in 1991. Fast-forward 30 years… Rock Bottom now has 15 locations across the United States with thousands of original brews and hundreds of the industry’s most esteemed medals and awards. The Highlands Ranch location is just south of Littleton and east of Chatfield Reservoir.

— 1505 Park Central Dr., Highlands Ranch