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    Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

    4.3 (636 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Fish + Chips
    Jessica P.

    Nice outdoor seating and tasty meal. Service was okay, nothing special. The food was great after stepping off a plane. Not a great view, but the food made up for it. Brussels sprouts were amazing.

    Buffalo Cauliflower
    Wendy M.

    Date night with another couple and were excited to try Briar Common Brewery. First - super cool building. Love the vibes, the interior decor and second floor + outdoor patio options. We didn't take advantage of the patio vibes or rooftop deck with a fire pit, but this is still on our list! While waiting for a table, we cozied up to the bar and ordered drinks. One of the bartenders noticed I ordered the hibiscus margarita and asked me, offhandedly, if I was a fan of spice. Yes, please. With that, he cancelled my order and made me something "not on the menu" but what I called the "Patrick special." So good. Thanks, sir! We ordered burgers and shared their buffalo cauliflower starter. This, my friend, was absolutely amazing. Loved the buffalo spice paired with the bleu cheese. Easy way to enjoy some veggies. And along the same theme, I ordered the Buff and Bleu burger. This was so good, so flavorful and so messy. Don't judge me, but I resorted to using my fork, lol! It was so well balanced. Will have again. Parking here means street parking, but there were plenty of open spots on a Saturday night. The walk was nice. We can't wait to return, maybe on a game day, or maybe to enjoy Sunday brunch on the rooftop. Maybe a sunset for another date night. With this level of yumminess, the possibilities are endless.

    Alex L.

    Great spot tucked right into the neighborhood. As much as Denver has grown this place looks and feels like what I knew from nearly 20+ years ago. The staff is down to earth and welcoming. Even though we came on a slower night it just felt good as the restaurant was slowly filling up. I ordered the Pub Nachos but silly me I forgot to add a protein. My bad but I would certainly return to do just that and spend some time hanging out a bit. The nachos were good as is and the homemade chips had the texture of plantains but not really. tough to describe but overall I would certainly order them again. Would recommend this place and would even try the other dishes too. We were in a bit of a crunch due to the Avs playing and getting to the Can but next time I'll have to spend a little more extra time to soak up the vibe!

    Dan, Bill, Grant, Arty the One Man Party, Dave
    Dave B.

    Our group from different states enjoyed early tailgating at this establishment. We arrived before opening and the folks in line were very friendly. Once the doors opened we walked in and took the stairs for outdoor deck seating. Beautiful day and locally brewed beverages gave everyone a break before walking to the stadium. The kitchen menu had some great options but the delivery schedule to the tables did not allow us to try the buffalo cauliflower!!! Post game we returned here to sample more beverages while the traffic floweee out of the stadium. We then Uber'd back into town for our hotel Very friendly place !!

    Rhu-Barbie
    Katrina M.

    Server was great and gave us a good suggestion to share the steak sandwich and poke salad since we wanted to try both and were unsure of what to order. Poke salad was very fresh and tasted amazing. I always get nervous with poke salads after having some bad protein at different restaurants in the past, but this one was really good, fresh and delicious. Don't be afraid to try it!!! Drinks: The Freckled Rhu-Barbie is really good!!! One in a Melon is good, but I'd take the Freckled Rhu-Barbie instead. Mid day on a Tuesday afternoon - this place was mellow. There were people but it was a very chill atmosphere.

    Lost Summer Days Sangria
    Alyssa A.

    Wanted a nice, relaxing meal when we arrived to Denver, and Briar Common checked all the boxes! We sat in their outdoor patio, which kept us shaded from the heat and had a nice breeze with a view of the park. Plus, they allow dogs on their patio. Always a bonus! So many delicious options. After looking it up, we knew we had to try their Buffalo Cauliflower. And oh my god - the reviews didn't lie but still somehow undersold this cauliflower. Perfectly crisp and smothered in a creamy buffalo sauce. We got it as an appetizer to share for the table, but it would've been just as good as a meal as well. Their Filet o Beer sandwich was also tasty, and I found myself really enjoying the fries, too. Not often do you enjoy both, but here that was the case. Great drink, options. Their Lost Summer Days Sangria was delicious. They also make a good espresso martini. Fan of Earl Grey? Then you'll love their Fade to Black - always a rarity to find Early Grey-flavored drinks, but they crafted this so well. Service was incredible. Wish I remembered her name, but our server was fantastic. I mis-ordered a drink, but didn't say anything because it was my fault. She heard me mention it, though, and offered to make a new one. So sweet! Parking wasn't too bad - we found street parking right across the street. I'd imagine it would be a bit harder to find parking when it's busy, though - we visited mid afternoon during the week. Overall, a great choice for lunch or a drink out with friends. Highly recommend!

    Mary G.

    My last bite before flying out and it was perfect - light yet filling and delicious ! Parking: There's street parking in the area. There were a lot of signs about times you could park there, which was confusing ... Seating/ space: There's space was cute and had a casual but nice vibe. There were regular tables, high tops, and bar seating . There was an upstairs as well but I don't think it was open. There seemed to be a patio also Service: The service was great. Everyone was nice and upbeat. The timing of when they came by was perfect too Food: The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious! My friend had the burger which they loved. I had the poke bowl salad which was absolutely refreshing and delicious !

    Buffalo Cauliflower
    Mark S.

    Everything here was solid, but nothing was mind-blowing. The Buffalo Cauliflower was very good, and the blue cheese sauce was nice and creamy with just a hint of the blue cheese tang without it being overpowering. The Brussels sprouts were yummy, Briar Burger very good and the melty egg was a great touch. Only issues (and no deal-breakers, just minor complaints) were the Rosemary Fries needed *lots* more rosemary, and the service was... not slow, but, lackidaisical is probably the best word. Definitely would come back, though. Lots of stuff on the menu sounded really good and overall the food was quite good.

    Flight of beer
    Stephanie K.

    The food and beer were great. The buffalo cauliflower was my favorite. Perfect amount of buffalo and a mild blue cheese. Service was pretty slow, served never asked us what we wanted for dinner after serving appetizers and never asked if we wanted another round. We had to wave him down after he cleared the apps and didn't come back to take our dinner order. They just cleared the table after our flight and apps. Over all we were there two hours.

    Goat cheese
    Grace S.

    Briar was great if you're looking for a good group setting in downtown! They had an extensive beer menu and the waitress was amazing at giving recommendations. The Buffalo cauliflower appetizer was sooo good probably my favorite I've ever had. It was saucy but still crisp underneath. And the goat cheese dip had a tomato jam that paired perfect with the drinks. They also had a very cool seafood display set up in the middle of the restaurant which gave it a very upscale feel

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    Bri V.

    We came here for dinner at about 7:30 and there was a couple open tables. The host was very kind and helpful with helping us get a car seat sling for our baby. The server was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Husband got a beer and a Ruben sandwich. He really enjoyed both. I tried the chips that came with the sandwich and they were too salty for me. I got the small plates Mac and cheese and it was enough food for my dinner. I was not a huge fan of the flavor of it, it almost had a burnt taste to it (husband called it earthy). The baby was starting to get antsy so the server got us our bill quickly.

    Poke Nachos
    Melanie N.

    Came here for dinner on a weekday night and the food wasn't too bad, just average. My partner got the poke nachos, I think they could have been a little more generous with the fish portion and the chips were a bit on the stale side but the sauces and flavors on the nachos were pretty good. I'm not really used to having pickled onions on my poke nachos, but they had it here and it was alright. I got the chicken plate which was fried chicken, cheesy garlic mash, and the mixed berry compote. The batter on the chicken was tasty and i enjoyed the compote...the mash was a bit on the salty side but wasn't too bad. For dessert, we got the salted caramel brownie, which was a nice shareable portion. Very decadent and rich though, so does get a bit heavy over time. We ended up leaving maybe 1/5 of it leftover. Ambiance is fine, kinda small inside but the day we went it was pretty dead...not sure how busy it can get on the weekends though Parking is just whatever is available on the street, just follow the signs on the street and you should be okay. Service was quick and friendly.

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    This brewery/eatery is great! Everyone we went with loved their meals, and it's a nice, chill place to hang out at.

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    Great vibes, staff were incredibly friendly. Came for lunch and stayed for 3 hours. Food was delicious. Will be coming back!

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    Lars is by far the most thoughtful server we've had in years. He really is wonderful - so glad we stopped in!

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    Super cute, great service and good location! Food was excellent! Good spot for a family too.

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    I see old reviews of bottomless mimosas. Is that still an option here?

    We do offer bottomless mimosas for brunch on Saturday/Sundays for a two hour time limit.

    How is parking in the area? Is there a lot or street parking only?

    Street parking only.

    A Friday at lunch time... think I'll need a reservation?

    We would always recommend a reservation to ensure you and your guests able to join us without worry. We look forward to seeing you!

    (For the owner) Do they have air conditioning?? Went in around 4-5PM On 6/14 and not only were the staff sweating but myself and my party were sweating as it was an oven hotter inside than it was outside and the high was 100°.

    Yes, inside it is air conditioned.

    Do you/they take reservations?

    We do! Hop on OpenTable and make yours now!

    Do they have a happy hour at all?

    We currently offer happy hour from 3-6pm on a daily basis.

    Do you have televisions to watch sports?

    We do have TVs! 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs

    Do you have board games?

    Not at this time Chris. Thanks for your inquiry. Kent

    Is there happy hour?

    3pm - 6pm daily.

    Is your fish and chips dairy free, or your friend chicken? Thanks!

    Neither of those dishes will be dairy free due to the batter we use on each product.

    Are kids allowed at all?

    Yes! It's more a restaurant atmosphere than a brewery.

    Dog friendly? Or an area if we have a dog?

    Hi Teresita, Our street level outdoor patio is dog friendly. Thanks for reaching out!

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