It's hard to believe Cheluna is about to celebrate their 10th birthday next year! They are…read moreincredibly consistent at making great beer and creating a community oriented atmosphere. Cheluna Brewing is located inside of Aurora's crown jewel, Stanley Marketplace. They're situated indoors near the west entrance in between Stanley Beer Hall and Sweet Cow. Owned by a lovely husband and wife duo, this place has become a fixture of Stanley Marketplace over the years. One of the best parts is that you can take your beer outdoors or even roam around the rest of the market with it. In turn, I think this what the only "downside" of Cheluna is; the fact that I've never sat inside the tasting room for a beer. It always feel a bit transactional because we take our beers and run, if you will. My go to's are the kolsch, cold IPA (GABF silver), and Mexican lager. The latter they serve with a lime and it's delightful. I'm really glad Cheluna is still kicking after a damn near decade in operation. They're definitely one of the most consistent options in the entire market. Support family owned spots, especially breweries, they need us right now!

Love this place. Overall love the Stanley Market. Highly recommend coming here if you want a couple…read moredrinks with friends after work or before dinner. Came in and the fine lady over the counter was so nice and welcoming. Couldn't stay long cause they were closing but glad I came in and will come back soon to try all their beers.

My first time here. Love the atmosphere. Definitely has the beer house atmosphere which is…read morevery casual and cool. I went with the Cuban sandwich while others went with a burger. $13 lunch special for a burger, fries and a drink is a fabulous deal. WHAT A GREAT SANDWICH!!!! This just became my favorite restaurant in this area. Fries , plentiful. Cuban, perfect. Atmosphere, great. This restaurant needs 7 stars.

I always enjoy visiting the Lowry Beer Garden when I am in the Lowry area (this night was for a HS…read morehockey game down the street at Big Bear). Even for a late Saturday afternoon, the place was busy with just 1 table (2 seats) available inside and most of the long benches near heaters outside full. The tables away from heaters had space because... it was chilly and no one wanted them! A tremendous beer selection inside from many local Colorado breweries, along with wine and cocktails. Their Old Fashioned is made with Buffalo Trace and was fantastic! Food is also good here. I enjoyed the Elk and Jalapeño brat while sipping on a refreshing Porter. You order and pickup your drinks and food here, so don't sit down and wait on staff. Parking is plentiful, but can fill up if the beer garden has a lot of visitors. If you do sit outside, the Wings Over the Rockies museum is right next door, with a few static displays out front.

Nice four block walk from the renassaince awaits an old fire station with a wide range of fantastic…read morebeers and excellent service. Good music, green bulbs for st paddy's day, and two new beers on the menu: A wheat based peach beer with a hint of sour--fantastic A wheat based witbier with a touch of Meyer's lemon--usually not a fan of witbiers but very thirst quenching on a hot day.

I know they recently changed ownership which may be the reason for less beers on tap, until…read moreeverything shakes out. The beer I had was tasty. I had the amber. We met up with folks for our book club. One of the members called ahead and they put a reserved sign on a table for us. I appreciate that they had a food truck on a Tuesday. So many places only have them Thursday-Sunday. We had a great discussion. It is a bit loud in there between music and conversations, the ambient noise level is fairly high. We all had a good evening discussing our latest read.

When I first heard of Waldo's, my heart sped up. Fried chicken and quality beer are among my…read morefavorite things (in moderation). Both? Let's go. I brought my son and a family member to Waldo's one Saturday evening. No line to order food, but the bar was full, so we ordered and were seated right away. Things we liked: The mac & cheese was the best thing on the table. Tasty with good texture and plenty of cheese both in the sauce and melted on top. Kiddo reports that the tenders were great and the fries "ok." He cleaned up the former. I appreciate the beer selection. They have some solid local brews to go with the corporate swill. Everyone wins. I enjoyed my Avery Maharaja. They have plenty of TVs if that's what you are into. Service was patient, prompt, and courteous when ordering food. Not so thrilled: Adults were disappointed in the bone-in fried chicken. It's why we came to Stapleton for dinner. Oily and overcooked, one piece each was too much. It was closer to a TV dinner than a place like Tom's Home Cookin (RIP). I know this is a chain, but the quality and taste were not up to par. Noise was suited for a sports bar environment, but wasn't unbearable. Beer and food are ordered in separate locations. I stood where it says to order, then waited 10 minutes to be served. One person ahead of me, two struggling behind the bar, which was full and getting all the attention. My son came looking for me. It's their model. I just don't like it. Waldo's offers good beer, decent tenders/sides, and an upbeat vibe. It's hard to not rate it better, but the fried chicken was a huge letdown. I'd go back for a beer and snack if in the area again with watching sports on the brain.

I always assumed it was a sit down restaurant where a server comes and waits on you, but you order…read moreat the counter and they give you a number then deliver your food! No mess no fuss easy peasy. We went on a Sunday at noon and it wasn't busy at all! All of our food was delicious - kids Mac and cheese, tenders, and OG sandwich. Bonus is that it was BOGO beer all day which we didn't even know about!

Great beers, they change regularly. My current favorites are Maltering the Deal, black IPA and the…read morePeach SizedDreams, IPA. Lots of fun events and friendly bartenders! I highly recommend it!

The definition of a solid brewery that's eclipsed the 10 year mark, which in the local brewery…read moreworld is quite a feat. Definitely give them props, especially considering a recent change in ownership! In my experience, not much has changed since they changed hands. It still seems community focused, they still host events, open their space to other vendors, and you can't beat that patio. True to its name, the literary themed brewery has a library of books inside the taproom, and plenty of games to play. Homages to authors, novels, etc. in the names of their beers. They had a strong variety of beers on tap when we visited. I really liked the pale ale and stuck it with twice on one of those famous cold/hot Denver days depending if you're in the sun or shade. One of the OG breweries on Colfax if not THE OG. Glad they're still kicking in Park Hill!

So wild that the two times I visited Bull & Bush was on a first date in 2021 then with my family in…read more2025. Both times, the experience was memorable! From the customer service and environment to the food and whiskey selection, I'm always impressed at how high quality of a long standing institution this is in Denver. On my most recent trip, a bar fight broke out, but our waiter James handled this with ease... even though he got punched in the face. We tipped him well. Food is always fantastic. Get the prime rib alongside a draft beer. We also ordered Tacos and Loaded Potato Skins as appetizers. I'd love to sit at the bar next time to dig into their whiskey selection!

Bull and Bush is a Glendale must. Businesses in Glendale come and go but the Bull and Bush is an…read moreanchor! I have been coming here since I was a kid and back then the place was packed with orange T-shirts and full of smoke. Fans would wield Bloody Mary's and cheer on the Broncos with Craig Morton at the helm. Now it is more refined and smoke free, but still a great place to enjoy sports. The classic Eggs Benedict has always been my favorite and what I get just about every time. You can't go wrong! In my younger days I would toss back a couple bloody Mary's but times change and now I mostly get Corvus Cold Brew, both drinks are solid choices. If you haven't been here you need to visit. Eat some food, cheer on your favorite team, and hit Target on the way home! BTW, Target is another Glendale anchor! Cheers, my friends!

I'll start by saying - I love this bar. I love the owner. I love the bartenders. I love the…read morecrowd. I love the prices. I love the vibe. I grew up in this neighborhood and Christian took the reigns and turned it into a place that you can call "my bar." This is what happens when a dive bar hooks up with a neighborhood bar and has a kid that makes it a habit of being insolent. Bonus - it's a Philly Bar. Another bonus - the merch is HILARIOUS. Third bonus - there's a neon sign telling you to not do coke in the bathroom. Fourth bonus - Karaoke Fridays. Fifth bonus: Live and loud music on the patio when the weather is nice. Seriously, I'd rather spend time in this bar than some vapid, IG worthy, over priced, douche canoe hangout in RINO with equally vapid and fake clientele. Don't come here if you want a bougey, curated experience. Come here because you want original, no frills, no holds barred fun. Yes, it's on East Colfax. Yes, it's in a neighborhood most of you are afraid to go. Yes, you'll be glad you sacked up and stepped outside your comfort zone and patronized a place I'm proud to call "my bar."

This spot is a hidden gem on East Colfax. I'm originally from Philly, and EastFax Tap has that same…read moreneighborhood vibe that makes you feel right at home. Every Sunday they host a comedy show, and honestly, it's way better than you'd expect from a dive bar setup. The comedians are hilarious -- a mix of local talent and surprise drop-ins. Perfect way to end the weekend. The staff is super friendly, the drinks are cheap (plus Sunday drink specials, and I think they run deals most days), and the whole vibe is just easygoing and fun. They also have a big back patio that's awesome in warm weather -- I've seen BBQs, live music, food trucks, and even stand-up out there. It's one of those places where something cool is always happening. If you're looking for a laid-back Denver bar with personality -- and free comedy on Sundays -- this is it.

Great selection of beers! Friendly and helpful staff. Nice patio for enjoying a nice day.read more

I really like Launchpad! Lauren the bartender is always friendly and kind. What a sweetheart! The…read morebeer is solid and there's so much variety. It's always busy. They allow dogs. They clearly have a great following and regulars. Multiple bathrooms. Everyone seems to be in a good mood when they're drinking beer at Launchpad! They could have some better food trucks though.

Good beer, good service. Lots of seating inside and outside. Dog friendly on the patio, and a room…read moreto the side that can be reserved. Not many options for non-drinkers. No food, but they usually have a food truck stationed outside. Street parking only which can be tough at happy hour times.

Solid Denver brewery. I came here for Puzzled Pint with friends. We sat indoors at the row of…read moretables on the other side of the bar. Lots of locals were finishing up at the actual bar, making way for others attending the meetup. The beer was decent, and I ended up buying one of the woodblock art pieces on the wall. I'll forever think of Long Table when I look at that. Overall it's an adorable, laidback, plant-filled spot in Park Hill!

Scotch eggs are delicious! Bar tender was friendly! Haven't found scotch eggs done the hard boiled…read moreway anywhere else and that is the way I prefer. Will be back.

Loved having Diane as our bartender Sunday afternoon!!! She was seriously the best!!!read more