Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Denver worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Cerebral Brewing ★ 4.7

Hazy IPAs and barrel-aged stoutsDaily 12:00 to 22:00

Cerebral Brewing in Denver is the City Park neighborhood brewery on Monroe Street, a 2015 hazy-IPA specialist with rotating barrel-aged stouts and a tight taproom.

Bierstadt Lagerhaus ★ 4.6

German lagersMon-Thu 14:00 to 22:00, Fri-Sun 12:00 to 23:00

Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver is the RiNo German-lager specialist in the Rackhouse, a decoction-mashed brewery with one of the country's best Slow Pour Pilsners.

Denver Beer Co ★ 4.4

American craftDaily 11:00 to 22:00

Denver Beer Co in Denver is the Platte Street neighborhood brewery since 2011, a Highland-area beer-garden taproom with seasonal beers and a food-truck rotation.

Ratio Beerworks ★ 4.4

Sessionable American craftDaily 14:00 to 23:00

Ratio Beerworks in Denver is the RiNo brewery on Larimer Street since 2015, a sessionable-beer focused taproom with rock-music programming and a long patio.

Spangalang Brewery ★ 4.5

Mixed style with Belgian and English influenceWed-Sun 14:00 to 22:00

Spangalang Brewery in Denver is the Five Points jazz-quarter brewery on Welton Street since 2015, a Black-owned brewery with Belgian and English-style ales.

Breweries in Denver, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Denver?

Peak food season in Denver is year-round.

What time do people eat in Denver?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Denver?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Denver?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Denver rewards trust.

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