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Food & Drink

Tivoli Brewing Company

At Tivoli Brewing Company, they aim to stay true to the souls of their beers. With 150 years of brewing in Colorado, their roots run deep. Although they always seek to honor brewing traditions, they also seek to find a balance with what’s new. They offer over 52 beers on tap at their taproom, as well as a fun kitchen.

They often have events at their taproom, including silent discos, happy hours, and more. You can check their Facebook page or their website to learn more.

900 Auraria Parkway, Suite 240, Denver. 720-458-5885.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Tivoli’s 5 Year Anniversary Party
Friday, September 25
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE
Join them to celebrate another year. They’ll be offering six uniquely brewed, fresh hopped beers to share and to be judged by a special panel and win a People’s Choice award. They will also be raffling off a custom Tivoli branded The North Face backpack – all attendees are automatically entered to win, with additional entries given with each beer purchase. 

Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated September 17, 2020 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Strange Craft Beer Company

When Strange Craft Beer Company first opened in 2010, it was the first nano-brewery in Denver, brewing one barrel of beer at time. Since then it has become an award wining destination for dedicated and casual beer drinkers alike, although they still keep their roots close by brewing small batches and including experimental brews during One Barrel Wednesdays.

They often host events in their tasting room and beer garden, including yoga, game nights, and more. Visit their Facebook page or website to see a full list of what they have coming up.  1330 Zuni St., Unit M, Denver, 720-985-2337.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events: 

15th Anniversary Day One
Friday, May 16
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be live music from Jockey Box (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) and a food truck from El Tres Loras on site. 

15th Anniversary Day Two
Saturday, May 17
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be live music from The Apostles of Fire (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) and a food truck from Taguara Venezualan.

15th Anniversary Day Three
Sunday, May 18
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
There will be BBQ in the garden!

 

Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated May 4, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Baere Brewing Company

Baere Brewing Company is a small 2.5 barrel brewhouse. Their love for all styles of beer is reflected in their tap and bottle list, and they are dedicated to supporting local products, sustainable solutions, community endeavors, and more.

They have live music every week, and will host other events too. Check their website and Facebook page to learn more and see what they have planned next. 320 Broadway, Unit E, Denver, 303-733-3354.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

 

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated March 22, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

TRVE Brewing

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.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Krampusnacht
Friday, December 6
7 p.m. 
FREE 
TRVE is back with their annual holiday season tradition. Expect to find:

  • Holiday sweater sale, with 100% of the proceeds going to The Blue Bench 
  • A coat drive (bring a coat, get a beer)
  • A Christmas themed photo booth
  • Coal for everyone – and maybe a visit from Krampus himself

Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated November 27, 2019 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Dry Dock Brewing Company

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. Since its founding, Dry Dock Brewing has expanded to two locations, both with tap rooms. 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

Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated June 8, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Vine Street Pub & Brewery

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.

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated July 5, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

The Family Jones Spirit House

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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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated December 5, 2022 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Wynkoop Brewing Company

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.

Photo courtesy: Wynkoop Brewing Company / Gretchen TeBockhorst photo

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:

Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 28
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE
Games including a stein holding contest and a 2-person pretzel throwing contest starting at 4 p.m., live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a costume contest with prizes for the winners.

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated September 15, 2024 Filed Under: Food & Drink

New Terrain Brewing Company

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
7/3 – shwarma
7/10 – Lit Society
7/17 – Magoo
7/24 – Banshee Tree
7/31 – Broken Compass 

Live Music: Deadphish Orchestra
Wednesday, July 2
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

 

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated June 27, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Acreage Cider House & RiNo Taproom

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:  

Trivia w/ Geeks Who Drink
Wednesdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RiNo Taproom
FREE 

Music Bingo
Sunday, September 22
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RiNo Taproom
FREE 

Music Bingo
Tuesday, September 24
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Acreage Cider House
FREE 

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated September 15, 2024 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Odell Brewing Company

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. Five Points Brewhouse: 2945 Larimer St., Denver, 720-795-7862. Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse: 1625 Perry St., Denver, 303-376-3777.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Live Music
Sundays
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE 
7/6 – Gene Clemetson/The Mashup
7/13 – Tumbledown Shack
7/20 – Blue Tongue
7/27 – Sugar Britches

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

Live Music
Wednesdays
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE 
7/9 – Tumbledown Shack
7/16 – Awen Family
7/23 – Flock of Hummingbirds
7/30 – Annie and the Bang Bang

Trivia Night
Wednesdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse
FREE

Glizzy Fest 2025
Saturday, July 12
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fort Collins
FREE (Entry)
There will be hot dog-themed flash tattoos from Stray Cat Ink, food available for purchase from Duff’s Old Town Sausage Cart from 4 p.m. -9 p.m., and live music from The Awen Family from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated July 5, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Little Machine Beer

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:

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

Bingo
Sundays
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE

Rotating Tap Comedy
Saturday, May 31
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE

 

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated May 15, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Left Hand Brewing Company

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:

Sip and Slide
Wednesdays 
4 p.m.
$8

Trivia w/ Trevonious Monk
Wednesdays (through 7/30)
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE

Open Yard Games Night
Thursdays
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE

Live Music: Sugar Britches
Saturday, July 5
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Beer Garden
FREE (Entry)

Adult Drag Bingo w/ Miss Jessica
Sunday, July 6
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Pints and Perspectives: Sustainability and Resilience
Thursday, July 10
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Bricks & Brews Garden Market
Wednesday, July 16
4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

Book Swap
Thursday, July 17
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$5

 

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated July 5, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Barrels & Bottles Brewery

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:

Earth Day Clean Up
Sunday, April 27
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated April 13, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Woods Boss Brewing

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: Taylor Clay & Friends Jazz
Sunday, July 6
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: This House Has Lions Jazz
Sunday, July 13
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE

Live Music: Tyler Farr Trio
Sunday, July 20
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE

 

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2018 | Updated July 5, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

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