RiNo Breweries

Denver's Craft Beer Capital

Best Breweries in RiNo 2026

RiNo (River North Art District) is Denver's unofficial brewery district. Within a few walkable blocks, you'll find over a dozen craft breweries—each with its own vibe, from industrial warehouse taprooms to sunny beer gardens. This is where Denver's craft beer scene thrives.

The neighborhood's industrial past makes it perfect for brewing. High ceilings, loading docks, and warehouse space give brewers room to experiment. Add world-class street art on every wall, and you've got the most Instagram-worthy brewery crawl in Colorado.

Top RiNo Breweries

Ratio Beerworks

Industrial Craft Brewery

One of RiNo's original breweries. The massive outdoor space hosts food trucks and live music. Antidote is their flagship—a crisp, easy-drinking pale ale perfect for Denver sunshine.

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Address: 2920 Larimer St
Phone: (303) 997-4734
Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm
Rating: ★★★★½ 4.6
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Our Mutual Friend Brewing

Farmhouse & Wild Ales

OMF focuses on farmhouse ales and wild fermentation. The cozy taproom feels like a neighborhood hangout. Their saisons and sours rank among Denver's best. Dog-friendly patio.

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Address: 2810 Larimer St
Phone: (303) 296-4678
Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm
Rating: ★★★★½ 4.7
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Epic Brewing Company

Award-Winning Big Beers

Utah-based Epic brought their award-winning big beers to RiNo. The taproom pours everything from sessionable lagers to barrel-aged monsters. The outdoor patio fills up on sunny afternoons.

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Address: 3001 Walnut St
Phone: (303) 377-0107
Hours: Mon-Thu 2pm-9pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.5
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Bierstadt Lagerhaus

German-Style Lagers

German-style lagers brewed with obsessive attention to tradition. The slow pour pilsner is legendary—served in proper glassware after a 5-minute pour. The pretzel and beer cheese is mandatory.

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Address: 2875 Blake St
Phone: (720) 270-9517
Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm
Rating: ★★★★★ 4.8
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Mockery Brewing

Creative Craft Brews

Creative beers in a laid-back warehouse space. They don't take themselves too seriously—check the punny beer names. Solid IPAs and a rotating lineup of experimental brews.

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Address: 3501 Delgany St
Phone: (303) 997-0227
Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm
Rating: ★★★★½ 4.5
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Great Divide Brewing - Barrel Bar

Barrel-Aged Specialties

Denver's legendary brewery has two RiNo locations. The Barrel Bar on Brighton pours rare barrel-aged releases you can't find anywhere else. The original taproom downtown is worth a visit too.

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Address: 3403 Brighton Blvd
Phone: (303) 296-2111
Hours: Sun-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
Rating: ★★★★½ 4.6
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14er Brewing Company

Colorado Mountain-Themed

Colorado mountain-themed brewing with a focus on hop-forward beers. The rocky mountain kolsch is crushable. Large indoor space with games and a chill vibe.

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Address: 3120 Blake St
Phone: (720) 773-1437
Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-11pm
Rating: ★★★★½ 4.5
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RiNo Brewery Crawl Tips

  • Best time: Weekday afternoons for space, weekends for energy
  • Getting there: RTD A-Line to 38th & Blake, or rideshare
  • Parking: Street parking available, paid lots on Brighton Blvd
  • Food: Most breweries allow outside food or have food trucks
  • Dogs: Many patios are dog-friendly—check individual policies

Start at one end of Larimer Street and work your way down. Most breweries are within a 10-minute walk of each other. First Friday art walks pair perfectly with a brewery crawl—the whole neighborhood comes alive.

Beyond Beer: RiNo Drinks

Not just beer? RiNo has you covered. Laws Whiskey House offers tours and tastings of Colorado's best bourbon. The Block Distilling pours craft cocktails. Several wine bars and cocktail lounges round out the options.

For food between drinks, check out Denver's best restaurants—many are right here in RiNo.

Nearby Brewery Regions

RiNo is just one part of Denver's incredible craft beer scene. Explore more Colorado breweries:

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