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

Second visit to Briar and full five for the elite dining experience! They have a lovely patio and we went for early dinner. I had the prickly pear and my husband stuck to the chai bourbon! Both really good - the prickly pear is on the sweeter side! Morgan, our server was so friendly and kept checking on us! Ordered the duck tacos and Buffalo cauliflower - both these dishes actually surprised us! Duck tacos very well seasoned and the highlight of my meal of definitely the cauliflower - so crispy and tossed in Buffalo sauce! I really wished I had ordered some beer to go with the cauliflower- next time for sure! Husband enjoyed the duck tacos! I ordered the fried chicken burger and it was good! I couldn't finish it, it was huge! We also met Billy (the owner) and he personally checked with us about our drinks and food! Very kind. All in all - good experience, great vibe and exceptional service! This place has my recommendation! read more

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Always incredible service, food & drinks! Started with the spinach dip which was full of flavor. Then had the seasonal salad add salmon & turkey club which were both so tasty. You can never go buffalo cauliflower either! read more

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This was our first time here and really loved it! We were just looking for something close to the aquarium and found Briar Common. The black bean burger was the best I've had in a really long time. Same with the buffalo cauliflower--it wasn't a super heavy breading and the flavor and texture was sooo good. The flavor of the bees knees beer was just right, sweet but light. My husband's only complaint was the brussels had a heavier, oily glaze than he preferred. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Bees Knees and Stout - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Found this great little neighborhood place in The Highlands to have lunch with my son Lucas while he was home on Spring Break. It wasn't too crowded which was nice because we had some stuff to discuss. Our server Jamie was attentive and super-friendly. I had a Buffalo wing burger and a draft lager. Lucas had the fried chicken sandwich. The food was great and the portions generous. A nice little find! read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Great burger (waitress recommended) - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is a hip spot off downtown Denver. The cocktails are good, beers are delicious, and the food is interesting and original. The cauliflower appetizer is delicious, although a good kick to it! I had the ahi tuna salad bowl which was delicious. Everything was good, food wise. We had a party of 5, and they put a chair on the end of a table meant for 4. I was backed up to another table and the servers seemed to constantly be reaching over and around me, it felt so squished and uncomfortable. I had a reservation, so it wasn't like they couldn't have prepared. No leg room on the end that way! read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Poke bowl -- yum! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Call beforehand for seating on a weekend night! I did and they were able to hold a table for me! The inside has a large downstairs and a smaller upstairs area with a rooftop (that's closed in the winter). There is a bar on both levels! Casual and comfortable seating! Great for grabbing a drink and bite before a night in Denver. I got a beer flight and all of them were yummy! For food I split a bunch of appetizers and my friend got the fish & chips. The chicken shawarma app was my favorite, so fresh while still being filling. Our server was great and the beer was good! I wish their menu just had a litttttttttle bit more variety. read more

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Good place to hangout and chill. Food is okay and nothing extra ordinary. I didn't try beer so can't speak for it. Would go back there with some good company. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Two words. Buffalo. Cauliflower. It is so good, spicy and perfect when dipped in the Bleu cheese. Man! We came here prior to the Broncos preseason game and had a great time on the rooftop deck. It was busy and only two bartenders for about 30 people in addition to the private party in the same space inside the rooftop area. We were patient and all the staff was kind and helpful. They have killer watermelon Paloma's and a nice beer list for the hubs. We looked at other food options but they were all to go style on the patio since there weren't any tables and chairs. We'll definitely return and don't hesitate to try them out prior to a Broncos game. It's an easy 10 minute walk straight to the stadium. read more

Came in here looking for a good beer and that's what I got. I got the Bee's Knees and it went down great. The bartender was nice and welcoming. The taproom was nice and it had a good vibe. I would have liked a bigger beer menu but aside from that it was enjoyable. Nice location too. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food was delicious- specially the broccolini and steak sandwich! The staff was fun, and had a sense that they really enjoyed being there and with each other! read more

We came here the other day for drinks. It was nice that they have a rooftop patio and it's a good spot to catch up with friends. I struggled a little with the beer menu. I ended up with a seltzer which was alright. The service left a little bit to be desired. We didn't end up ordering food so I can't comment on that. read more

This place pulled up as closest to where we were at the Empowerfield Stadium. Walking is roughly about 20 mins to the place, but it didn't feel like it. When we got there, everything was a first come basis. The place was already decently packed at the 3:30 hour. We were lucky enough to find 3 available seats at this big table. I ordered a mule on this hot beautiful day. We didn't order any appetizers and just ordered our entrees. My niece got the steak frites with Parmesan fries, sister got the fried chicken sandwich with kettle chips, and I got the beer-bq burger with fries. My niece really enjoyed her entree and said that they cooked her steak perfectly and she enjoyed her whole meal. My sister didn't quite enjoy her sandwich as she felt the spicy was a little overwhelming for her, compared to other spicy chicken sandwiches. My hamburger was cooked to my liking and I really enjoyed my hamburger. It was a very good hamburger, but the fries could've been a little more crisp. Overall, I think the place is good and I would come back. The staff were friendly. read more

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Our reservation was at 6:45, and we got seated as soon as we got there. The hostess and waiter were both incredibly nice. If I could choose to have him as my waiter for future dine-ins here, I would! I definitely forgot him name, I'm sorry! I think it was... Matt? Anyway, dine-in experience was a 10/10. We tried the Bee's Knees and the One in a Melon. Both delicious. If you're not a huge beer person or you like sweet things, I recommend the Bee's Knees. Food was delicious too. I tried the Chicken Shawarma... so good! read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Chicken Shawarma - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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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!

Please realize this review has no reflection of food, staff, or management....as we were never able to reach the destination. Initially I had a lower rating listed...I simply want to be sure travelers/families are aware of location & impact stadium events have on one's ability to get to this location. Important to note this is near the stadium and parking is limited. Planned to go there per Yelp reviews, only to realize concert @ stadium was scheduled....no parking and much wasted time/gas to just drive by. So plan your visit accordingly! read more

Not local to Colorado. Wanted to try something we don't get back in Iowa. Decided to give Briar Common Brewery + Eatery a shot. Definitely worth it. Not only was the food was great. The service was as well. Patrick was amazing. He took care of our table of 6 like a walk in the park. He knew the menu and the drinks like the back of his hand. He gave usbsome samples so we could choose our drinks without worry. The food was amazing. We tried a number of plates and none of them were bad. When our drinks were near empty he had a replacement before we asked. He did an amazing job. If your looking for a great place to drink and eat, look no further. Don't forget to ask for Patrick as your waiter. You wont regret it. ​ read more

Our family had the best experience this evening at your brewery. Patrick is absolutely one of the best waiters I've ever had. We are from out of state and will absolutely will return on our next trip to Denver . We had the best time there . Everything about our evening was spot on #1 read more

The wife and I were headed to a concert at Empower Field and decided to eat here given its walkability to both the parking area we paid for (lot "H") and to the field itself. It is a very snug space despite having a main floor (with booths, high tops and bar seating) plus outside and upstairs seating; on any event day would recommend having a reservation (we saw many people get turned away) as the night went on). Of note, they also put a (reasonable) time limit on our table from when we were seated. We wanted to order a flight of beers, however, they said they could not offer that during "event nights" because it would "back up the bar too much." Although I find this odd considering it is all from a tap, but none the less, small spaces sometimes require odd restrictions- it wouldn't have bothered me that much except our server was not super pleasant and had a bit of an attitude, as if she was already stressed out for the night (mind you it was only about 5pm), and could have let us know this disappointment in a much nicer way. Nonetheless, we ordered a beer each instead without issue. To eat we ordered the (Nasheville hot) chicken sandwich with elote corn side (upcharge to replace chips), and an Ahi tuna salad. The Chicken sandwich was decent but honestly not spicy at all IMO. The elote corn, however, I could only eat a few bites at a time as it was VERY spicy in comparison. The Ahi tuna salad was SUPER fresh and delicious with excellent mixture and ratio of ingredients; perfect tuna; and overall well dressed and seasoned. Will definitely be back here at some point because of the good food, booze, and convenience, but hopefully we will get a different server. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Ahí tuna salad - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The best appetizer I've ever had. The cauliflower Buffalo blew my mind. First off, it can feed 5-6 people as an appetizer or be shared as a meal for two. I was expecting something small because of the pictures it looked so elegant but it came out like it could feed an army. Fish and chips were better than I've had in Florida. Beautifully done. The fries were pretty standard but with a little extra flavoring. I would not upgrade to the fries, I would stick to the kettle chips that come with meals because they were so good. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Cauliflower Buffalo, fish and chips, black bean burger, kettle chips, fries, lemonade. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

(COVID-19 delivery review) It's been a few weeks and you should know the drill by now. Support as many locally owned businesses as you can! Restaurants like Briar are a great example of taking necessary safety precautions while maintaining an efficient ordering system. I was lured in by their "Crazy Covid Crowler Deals." 50% off your first two crowlers with a food purchase. Briar IPA, Das Bueno Lager and Common Comrade Belgian DIPA. When every day of the week seems like a case of the Mondays, this is exactly what the doctor ordered. My roommate and I spanned these out over a few nights and they were all solid. Particularly the latter, which was my favorite! My girlfriend raved about her Seasonal Salmon dish. I snuck a few bites and boy it was tasty! A composed salmon dish might seem odd for takeout, but they do it right here. I snacked on the Crispy Brussels Sprouts app, and all I can say is hell yeah. Garlic, sesame, soy and sriracha took this simple dish to new heights. Delivery took practically no time at all. They are currently delivering within a five mile radius. The driver wore latex gloves, practiced social distancing, and still was polite as can be. Briar earns five stars if you ask me! read more

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This place is such a gem. I need to remember to keep coming back! It's been awhile since I have been here, and it did not disappoint. There is truly something for everyone on the menu. The service is excellent. The food is yummy. The ambiance is great! read more

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Best buffalo cauliflower in town. Also loved their bee's knees beer and will make a point to get it every time I go! The southwest salad was delicious but MUCH spicier than I was expecting. I had to stop eating it at one point. Upon returning, I got the ahi tuna salad and it was good. One of my visits was with three kids aged 5-10 on a less crowded week night and they were very accommodating. read more

I loved everything about this place. This was my favorite restaurant in Denver. The vibe was very hip. The food was tasty and the beer was amazing, as was the service. Everybody was friendly. The crispy brussels sprouts were delicious. My ahi tuna poke was amazing. I wanted something lighter, but I wasn't expecting it to be so tasty. It went perfect with the Sour Seoul beer. My husband adored his Briar Burger and our son devoured his cheeseburger. read more

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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!

I meant to take a picture of our food before we ate it but too late! We just got take out from Briar Common - THEY ARE OPEN! Not only can you take out food or get delivery, you can also throw in a cocktail. They were very organized when we picked food up so we didn't have to interact with too many people and they even included a roll of toilet paper! What else could you ask for? We got our go-to order which, for both me and my boyfriend, is the fried chicken sandwich. It is a perfect mix of crispy salty and refreshing with its pickles and cole slaw. We also like to order a side of the blackberry compote to add onto the sandwich for a little extra flavor , although it is incredible without as well. We have also tried the burger, buffalo cauliflower and roasted mushrooms on different visits which were all great. I added pics of those ! I definitely recommend Briar Common during or post-quarantine . They have incredible food, kind staff and great beer and cocktails. Excited to get to the roof this summer as well! read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Roasted Mushrooms - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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

Upscale brewpub that serves food & cocktails as well as the beer they brew! This isn't your normal Denver brewery. Briar Common is a brewpub that serves a seasonal changing food and drink menu. The beers we had were solid, but the food is why I'll be back. Buffalo Cauliflower is a must, it's honestly one of the best I've ever had. It's their number one item, they even have shirts that advertise it! The Ahi Tuna Poke was fresh and the Steak & Veggie Hash was the perfect lunch. Try their new spring cocktails also like the Watermelon Paloma! read more

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Chose this place to have dinner with some friends prior to the Nuggets game and it was quite a success. At first we were not sure why someone was bringing us beer samples but we accepted them anyway and everyone got to enjoy their own favorite beverage. Our server was attentive and kept checking on us throughout the night. The reservation process was easy but I will warn you parking is limited around the street so plan ahead for that. The food was delish! The mac and cheese with the fried chicken was an incredible meal and I recommend it to anyone. The burgers are massive and the Nashville chicken sandwich really satisfies on flavor and spice level. We didn't take any pictures but I will say the food and drinks were great and everyone enjoyed their meal. Talk about food coma read more

First time in Denver with my girls, our first stop to feed our appetite! Our waitress Lauren, she was awesome from start to finish. She had an awesome one personality, great convo with the table, recommendations, knew what we needed before we even asked. Such a sweetheart. Between the appetizers and our waitress, they were stellar. So they get stellar words from me. Loved it! The Buffalo Cauliflower was hands down, some of the best I've ever had. Flash-fried, huge portions, buffalo wasn't too overwhelming with spice, just right, and the blue cheese throughout the platter was perfect. So good! The Brussels sprouts, came out hot and fresh. Had a nice, light Asian-like glaze on them. Delicious and packed a punch in flavor. Another hit at the table. The burger I got, The Briar Burger. Sadly, it was underwhelming. The patty itself wasn't seasoned, the pork belly was super overcooked, very rubbery. Just overall, no taste or flavor to the burger. But the fries were good - hot, fresh and salted. I forgot to mention, I did appreciate the sample beer flight that Lauren provided to a couple of us at the table, beer drinkers. We told her what flavors we liked and she was spot on with the selection. Thanks again Lauren!!! read more

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Great service, generous flight pours, rotating drafts since they ARE a brewery. I tried the summer flavors since i visited in June. Bees knees, a raspberry honey blond, One in a melon, an American wheat w watermelon, Das Bueno, a German style Mexican lager, and Xtra Juicy IPA. I was NOT disappointed. Food was excellent as well!!! read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Generous flight pours... i already drank one of my four before thinking to take a pic! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great neighborhood brewery! What surprised me the most was the food. I ordered the southwest chicken salad. Big salad but we'll portioned ingredients. I also liked the lettuce was not bathed in dressing. My friend had the caprese sliders and really enjoyed them. I sampled a few beers and enjoyed them all. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the beers. Cool setting with the brewery just off the main dining area. I enjoyed my visit to Briar Street Commons! read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Southwest salad with chicken - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Nice place to hang out with friends! The location is great with free street parking and there was no wait for a group of us on a Friday night. The service was friendly as well. Knocking off a star because I tried the July feature drink (peach basil smash) and it was not good. The color of the drink was very unappealing and the taste was neither peach or basil. I tried the ahi tuna salad and it was okay, I would probably try something else next time. read more

The place itself isn't big. It has two floors, and each floor has a different vibe. It was packed when we got there, you need to make a reservation in advance, we hoped to find a spot at the bar but there were few seats, and all taken. Downstairs area is nice and vibrant, upstairs calm and chill (a server found us a spot there). We started with beer flights, I found my favorites: Hobart with peach ! , Briar and High Desert. They have also an IPA selection (interesting broken bridge, hazy with grapefruit) I like to explore flavors so that was something new to me. The food - unfortunately, not top notch. Chicken tacos came cold, dry and blend, no seasoning on the chicken at all, the burger and fries were..fine. Service was great. We felt like being taken care of. read more

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Such a hidden gem! Briar common is a cute eatery with a beautiful interior and great rooftop patio. We came on a Wednesday evening and had to sit at the bar because it was so busy, so I'd definitely recommend a reservation! Also- parking is slim so I'd carpool if possible! They have a wide selection of delicious beverages (their own beer, cocktails made with local spirits, etc). I tried the Watermelon Paloma and loved it! My friends also got beet and I tried a sip of that and also enjoyed it. I ordered a few things to split and we loved it all! We started with green chili beer cheese fries and split the black bean burger, bacon mac n cheese, and elote side salad. My favorite was the Elote salad, I would definitly come back and order the steak version of this salad!! The mac n cheese was unlike any other that I've tasted- filled with onions, peppers, and subtle bleu cheese. I can't wait to come back for brunch here. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Mac n Cheese - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was pretty freaking good!! Our waiter was so awesome too. He joked with us the whole time and brought us good beer samples to try. The buffalo cauliflower bites were the BEST!!! HIGHLY recommend! The boys loved it in our group because they have big flat screen TVs on to watch the game!!! read more

Love this place -- both for happy hour and brunch. Their brunch burger with pork belly and runny egg is a hungover person's dream. And for the vegetarians, their buffalo cauliflower is awesome too. A half portion of it is also now on happy hour for $6 (also on happy hour is an awesome double patty little cheeseburger, a super juicy portobello burger, and two big chicken tacos). I'm also a fan of their seasonal cocktail on happy hour, which is currently their Strawberry Vanilla Fizz -- and of course their own beers (the spicy chili one is a must try just for how unique it is). Not on happy hour but totally worth the money is the London Fog cocktail (that's what my usual go-to drink at Starbucks is called so I had to try it). Gin infused with early gray tea is now my new obsession! read more

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Great location (especially for me, being my mom lives across the street so it's easy to come here when visiting!). Friendly staff, great customer service, fun food options. They have a few cool options for seating including a patio downstairs and one rooftop style patio upstairs. I had a great salad with watermelon. Patrick offered a wonderful experience. read more

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Very hip, cool little pub/brewery. We went on a Wednesday night with a reservation and were sat immediately. The atmosphere is cozy without being crowded and lively without being too loud. And the service was excellent. A fun and versatile dinner spot. We took my mom, who loved the place. I would also go here with a group of friends or date night. It's definitely a cool place to bring out-of-towners. Three stars for the food; the beer and atmosphere bring my review to 4 stars. The food was just meh for me. It was average brewery foods, but from everyone's glowing reviews, I think I expected something better. The beer is something to brag about though!! I had a spicy chili and guava beer!! Absolutely delicious and unique. We will be back to try their other brews and share small plates. read more

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Just visiting from Arizona. Our great good fortune to find this gem. Children's meals were great and arrived shortly after we ordered. The adults were wowed by the excellent food and service. Had the black bean lettuce wrap. Epic! The sauces were all first quality -- subtle and delicious. Friendly servers topped an exceptional experience. read more