Food & Drink

According to those who founded it, TRVE Brewing represents being a part of counter culture without immersing yourself to the point of taking it too seriously. Their goal has always been to create a place to hang out and drink great beer.

They embrace chaos and eschew brewing rules and guidelines, so you never know what you might find on tap. But you can count on the fact that whatever you order, it’ll be good.

They host occasional pop-ups and other events. Check out their Facebook page and website for a full list of their events. 227 Broadway #101, Denver, 303-351-1021.

The first brewery to open in Aurora, Dry Dock Brewing Company has since established itself as a community gathering place and Aurora’s premiere microbrewery. It is the only regional brewery in Colorado that exclusively distributes in-state, and has become one of Colorado’s most award-winning breweries. [Read more…] about Dry Dock Brewing Company

With an atmosphere so comfortable you’ll feel like you’re sitting in your living room, Vine Street Pub & Brewery is the place to go to have a beer and relax. Determined to never have TVs in their breweries, Vine Street encourages you to talk to your friends, other guests, or enjoy a game of Scrabble.

Vine Street Pub & Brewery often hosts live music and other events. Check out their Facebook page to learn more about them and see what they have coming up next.

1700 Vine Street, Denver, 303-388-2337.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

Music on the Vine
Saturdays 
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE
8/15 – Perpetual Motion
8/29 – Lee & Co Duo

Vine Street Vibes w/ Mark Diamond
Thursdays
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE
8/6 – Blues, Bayou, & New Orleans Grooves
8/13 – Jazz Quartet
8/20 – The Mingus Project
8/27 – Blues w/ Members of The Delta Sonics

 

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The Family Jones Spirit House is a distillery and tasting room that features crafted spirits and foods. It focuses on the relationship between distiller, chef, bartender, and guest, ensuring a pleasurable experience every time.

In a space that pairs industrial elements with rich wood details, you can find low-lighting and a sense of hospitality that turns the Spirit House into a gathering place where everyone can feel at home.

You can find live music every Tuesday at the Spirit House, as well as other events throughout the week. Stop by their Facebook page or their website to learn more about what they’re planning next.

3245 Osage St., Denver, 303-481-8185.

Here are a few of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Adult Spelling Bee
Sunday, December 11
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE
21+ with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. in person. Rules will be announced at 6:50 p.m. and the contest starts at 7 p.m.

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Wynkoop Brewing is Colorado’s very first brewpub, and is proud to have become a Colorado landmark and one of the nation’s top craft breweries. Their hallmarks include small-batch beers, high quality food and service, the city’s best pool hall, and their historical 1888 building.

They often host beer and music festivals, release parties, and more. Visit their Facebook page or website to learn more about them, and see their full line up of events. 1634 18th St., Denver, Colorado, 303-297-2700.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

St. Patrick’s Day Hooley
Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 15 & Tuesday, March 17
11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be St. Patrick’s Day themed food and drink specials available for purchase as well as live entertainment. On Saturday, the Denver and District Pipe Band will perform at 1 p.m. and the Michael Collins Pipe Band will perform at 2 p.m. On Sunday, The Denver and District Pipe Band at 1:30 p.m. and the Michael Collins Pipe Band will perform at 3 p.m. On Tuesday, the Michael Collins Pipe Band will perform at 1 p.m.

 

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Like with all great adventures, you never know what wonders you’ll find at New Terrain Brewing. While some of their beers are brewed traditionally, others are often creations of their own design born from a curiosity to try things differently. Whatever drink you try, the passion and joy of craft brewing is present in every drop.

With a culture of curious and distinct individuals as well as the motto “we wonder so we wander”, New Terrain Brewing is never boring. Stop by the brewery for food trucks, live music, or something entirely new.

Make sure to check their Facebook page or website for a full list of all their upcoming adventures. 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy., Golden, 720-697-7848.

Here are some of their upcoming free events:

Music by the Mesa
Thursdays 
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE
8/20 – Break Signals
8/27 – Front Porch
9/3 – Mystery Night
9/10 – Annie in the Water

Boogie on the Mesa
Friday, August 14
4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
FREE
4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – Haven Slay Band
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Trevor Jones’s Dead
8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. – Silas Herman and the Tone Unit

Boogie on the Mesa
Saturday, August 15
2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
FREE
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – The Dusty Quails
4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – Selasee & The Fafa Family
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Kyle Tuttle & Lindsay Lou
8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. – Slay and Stinson

 

If you’re more of a cider person than a beer person, make sure to try some of Stem Ciders’ drinks at either Acreage Cider House or their RiNo Taproom.

Based on the main principles of quality, style, and tradition, Stem Ciders was founded by two entrepreneurs eager to bring the craft cidery business back to life. They use traditional cidermaking techniques to complement the flavors of the fruit, while also using a barrel method to infuse interesting oak characteristics.

Their RiNo taproom is where you can find ciders on tap and a more typical bar environment. Head over to the Acreage Cider House to explore the founders’ first culinary venture and event space, and see how they brought the urban cider house experience to the countryside.

You can find events happening throughout the week at both locations, from live music to trivia to pie pairing nights.

Check out their full list of events by following them on Facebook or by checking out their website.

RiNo Taproom, 3040 Blake St. #101, Denver, 720-443-3007.

Acreage Cider House, 1380 Horizon Ave. Unit A, Lafayette, 720-443-3007.

Here are a few of their upcoming free or cheap events:  

Denver BAZAAR
Sunday, May 24
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Acreage
FREE (Entry)

 

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Fort Collins’ first brewery, Odell Brewing Company, is one of its most notable, where craft tinkerers and experimenters relentlessly search for new ways to change up their beer. While always creating a variety of beers, their roots are in British styles where innovation and creativity meet balance, consistency, and quality.

Although their flagship location can be found in Fort Collins, they recently opened a new brewhouse and taproom in RiNo, making their beers more easily accessible to those in the Denver area.

Make sure to check out their Facebook page or website to see what and where their next event is happening or to learn more about them.

Fort Collins Brewery: 800 E. Lincoln Ave, 970-498-9070.

RiNo (Five Points) Brewhouse: 2945 Larimer St., Denver, 720-795-7862.

Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse: 1625 Perry St., Denver, 303-376-3777.

OBC Wine Project: 824 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, 970-541-0540.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

Trivia Night
Mondays 
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE 

Trivia Night
Tuesdays 
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Five Points Brewhouse
FREE 

Trivia Night
Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE 

Sunday Session w/ DJ Bro Short
Sunday, August 23
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
OBC Wine Project
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Tumbledown Shack
Sunday, August 23
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Davey and the Midnights
Wednesday, August 26
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

NoCo Swing Days of Summer (Dancing)
Friday, August 28
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Rusty 44
Sunday, August 30
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Poudre Valley Playboys
Wednesday, September 2
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Oktoberfest Beer Pong Tournament
Friday, September 4
7 p.m.
Five Points Brewhouse
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Carlos Barata
Sunday, September 6
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)

Little Machine Beer serves clean beer, done right. Founded by industry veterans who wanted to get back to their roots while also brewing new and different beer styles, Little Machine offers dog-friendly patios and a tasting room with something for everyone on tap.

They have food trucks on site every night, as well as other events, including weekly trivia nights, parking lot parties, and more. Check their Facebook page or website to see what they have coming up next. 2924 W. 2oth Avenue, Denver, 303-284-7893.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Magic w/ The Gathering Society
Tuesdays
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE

Trivia
Thursdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Bingo
Sundays 
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE

Rotating Tap Comedy
Saturday, June 27
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE

 

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Founded in 1993, Left Hand Brewing got its name from Chief Niwot (meaning left-handed), an Arapaho chief who wintered his tribe in the Boulder Valley area of Colorado. Since its creation, the brewery has continued to uphold its core values to cultivate long-term service and passion for both their brews and their community.

Proudly employee owned and independent, Left Hand is also known for its foundation, which supports arts and cultural activities, medical research, housing projects, community support groups, and includes an emergency response team.

You can often find live local music and other events happening at the brewery. Check their Facebook page or their website for a full list of their events.

Main Taproom, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-772-0258.

Beer Garden, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-772-0258.

RiNo Drinks & Eats, 4180 Wynkoop St., Denver, 704-449-7535.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Nerd Night (BYO Game)
Mondays
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Trivia w/ Trevonious Monk
Wednesdays 
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE

Sip, Shop, and Slide in the Garden
Wednesdays (through 9/30)
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE (Market Access)/$10 (Water Activity Access)

Atom Jazz Fest Day Three
Sunday, August 23
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Left Hand Laughs w/ Christie Buchele
Thursday, August 27
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$10 

Legends of Leftapalooza Return Ft. Shotgun Opera, Mr. Know It All, & TEN
Saturday, August 29
4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Left Hand Laughs w/ Ben Bryant
Thursday, September 3
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RiNo
$10

Live Music: Sugar Britches
Friday, September 4
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Sunday Jams Ft. Scott Von and the Portable Groove & DJ Drake
Sunday, September 6
1 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Adult Drag Bingo w/ Miss Jessica
Sunday, September 6
4:30 p.m. 
FREE (Entry)

 

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At Barrels & Bottles Brewery, you can find good beer, good wine, and good company. They feature 27 beer taps, 24 wines on tap, and a farm-fresh menu that’s sure to please. Barrels & Bottles isn’t looking to conquer the world – just become a part of their neighborhood.

They often have live music and other events at their taproom. You can check their Facebook page or their website to see what a full list of what they have coming up. 1055 Orchard St., Golden, 303-353-9832.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Cornhole Tournament
Tuesday, July 14
5:30 p.m.
FREE (Registration Required)

 

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With a cozy taproom and a sunlit patio, Woods Boss Brewing is the place to grab a beer and relax no matter what season it is. The rustic but elegant atmosphere of the taproom is reflective of the woodsy charm and natural instinct that can be found in both their philosophy and their beer.

Housed in a transformed early 1900s’s brick building, Woods Boss has become a community center that offers good music and good brews. Come share your most recent adventures while grabbing a drink and gearing up to get back on the trail.

Also make sure to stick around for their events, which include live music, open mic nights, block parties, and more.

You can find a full list of events and updates on their website or via their Facebook page.

2210 California St., Denver, 720-642-7177.

The Lodge at Woods Boss: 675 22nd St., Denver, 720-642-7177.

Below are some of their free or cheap upcoming events:

Oprah’s Rook Club: Chess Night
Wednesdays
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Nathan Peoples Duo
Sunday, August 23
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Stephen Brooks Duo
Sunday, August 30
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Red Sax Trio
Sunday, September 6
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE

 

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Independently owned and operated since 1994, Great Divide Brewing Company offer 16 taps of award winning and fan favorite seasonal and year-round beers. While they don’t have a kitchen, they do have food trucks on site 7 days a week, so there’s always good food to go with a great brew.

They host yoga, special releases, and more at both their locations. Swing by their Facebook page or website to learn more about what they have going on. Ballpark location: 2201 Arapahoe St., Denver, 303-296-9460. Barrel Bar location: 1812 35th St., Denver, 303-296-9460.

Here are some of their upcoming cheap or free events:

Drag Bingo
Thursday, June 20
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Barrel Bar
FREE

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a local owned bar that offers over 90 whiskeys, 30 beer taps, and handcrafted cocktails. They also offer a simple menu to complement their drinks, as well as a custom-designed blend of music that helps make Whiskey Tango Foxtrot a timeless and comfortable place to gather and socialize.

They will host live music and other special events. Visit their Facebook page or website to learn more about them and see what events they have coming up. 2907 Huron St., Denver, 303-226-1540.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

As a brewery that serves fine English style ales, Hogshead Brewery caters to those who are ready for a proper pint of what they refer to as “real ale”. Although their emphasis and passion lies with traditional British ales, you can find a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of beers at their taproom.

They host movie nights, charity nights, and other events throughout the week. Stop by their Facebook page or their website to see a full list of what’s coming up. 4460 W. 29th Ave., Denver, 303-495-3105.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Live Music: Brett Stakelin
Friday, June 19
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

 

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Closed permanently. At Factotum Brewhouse, anyone can brew. Siblings and founders Christopher and Laura aim to highlight the collaborative spirit that permeates the craft beer industry by using Factotum Brewhouse as a place for homebrewers to display their craft, refine their talents, and receive unbiased public feedback.

They keep this service open to expert and novice brewers alike, as a way of honoring the foundation on which the success of craft beer is built.

With homebrewers as the cornerstone of the brewery, you can always expect to find something new at Factotum. Enjoy one of their staple rotating beers, or stop by to try whatever the current guest brewer is creating.

Factotum also hosts several events and weekly clubs, including a run club, trivia nights, and more.

Check their website or Facebook page to see what’s on tap and to see a full list of what events are coming up. 3845 Lipan St., Denver, 720-441-4735.

Below are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Live music: Jon Ham
Friday, October 8
5 p.m.
FREE

Farewell Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 9
12 p.m.
FREE
Further details to come.

Factotum Brewhouse Garage Sale
Sunday, October 10
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
They’ll be selling glassware, pallets, bar chairs, and more.

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Spangalang Brewery focuses on quality and freshness above all else. The brewery is named in honor of the Five Point’s historic jazz roots –  a spangalang is one of the cymbal rhythms often found in jazz. Much like most jazz music aims to always keep things fresh and interesting, Spangalang Brewery aims to serve their beer the way it should be, crisp and properly handled, which is why it is nearly impossible to find their beer anywhere but in their taproom.

They host events such as pickle nights, mixers, and more. Check their Facebook page or website to see a full list of what’s coming up. 2736 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1276.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

R&B Bingo & Karaoke
Sundays
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE (General Admission)

Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Thursdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (General Admission)

Brass & BBQ: Guerrilla Fanfare
Friday, August 21
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (General Admission)

 

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At Freshcraft you can expect to find upscale comfort food in a casual atmosphere. Their kitchen stays open late, so you can always grab a great meal no matter when you stop by. Their 25 beers on draft, extensive bottle and can list, and full bar have made Freshcraft an ideal destination for whatever you’re in the mood for.

They host various regular and special events. Check their Facebook page or website to learn more. 1530 Blake St., Unit A, Denver, 303-758-9608.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

 

Denver Beer Company is a brewery that matches the Denver lifestyle, with an open and welcoming environment that serves only premium artisan ales and lagers. They embrace both innovative and old world styles of beer, and many of their beer selections change with the seasons. There will always be some old favorites available, but new small batches are available each month.

Denver Beer Company plays host to music festivals, food events, and more. Take a look at their Facebook page or website to see a full list of what they have planned. 1695 Platte St., Denver, 303-433-2739.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Trivia Night
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. 
FREE (Entry)

Music Bingo: Bingo Tunes
Thursdays
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Run Club
Thursdays
6:30 p.m. 
FREE (Entry)

15th Anniversary Party
Saturday, August 15
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

 

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Named after Johnny Cash’s iconic style, Black Shirt Brewing aims to embody that same sense of non-conformity and rule breaking in both their craft brewing and in their overall philosophy. They seek to challenge the norms of the craft beer industry through their unique beers and cocktails, while also acting as the self-proclaimed best music centric brewery.

Black Shirt Brewing aims to strike a balance between music, pizza, and beer. They’ve received accolades for their taproom patio and were even awarded “Best Brewery for Live Music” in 2017.

As this implies, they often play host to music performances in their urban beer garden, as well as other events such as comedy nights and festivals.

Check their website and Facebook page to stay up to date on all their events. 3719 Walnut St., Denver, 303-993-2799.

Below are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Jeopardy Bar League Trivia
Thursdays
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Blue Rendevous
Saturday, August 15
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Bottle Rocket Hurricane
Saturday, August 22
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: San Leandro
Friday, August 28
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Live Music: Highland Echo
Saturday, August 29
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

 

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