This is one of my absolute favorite stops as I travel the country for work. Each trip to Black Hawk starts with a atop here in Denver on the way. Unbelievable craft beer selection where you pour for yourself by the ounce as you find what you like, tremendous small-bite and shared-plates menu as well read more

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LOVED our experience here. My family and I visited Denver (from Houston/Austin) for the first time this week and so happy we got to try this place before they close. We just wanted to find a cool place to drink some good brews and stumbled upon it after dinner. The service was amazing: Staff was super friendly and helpful. Beer was incredible: They had a wall full of draft beer (among other items) and I would purchase all 5 I tried again (my family was also impressed with all of their choices, including the IPAs, lagers, etc). Personally, I'm a fan of the sour/fruit beers, which are usually difficult to find, and they had 5 local options. They had a unique concept with the self-pour, which allowed you to try a number of different drinks without the same price tag as a normal bar. Lastly, the ambiance was lovely. They had a great vibe inside and on the patio, restrooms were clean, and the music wasn't too loud to just hang out and chat. Overall, 10 out of 5 stars. Denver, you need to support more businesses like this gem!! read more

I'm so glad we got to come to this Tap House during Covid. I was a little sad we couldn't use the taps along the wall, but I also completely understand why we couldn't. That would be almost impossible to keep clean. The food was amazing and the beers were tasty! I was happy the doors were up and we got to feel like we were outside but inside and cool. The staff were definitely going the extra mile to clean and just make sure everyone is as safe as possible. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Vibe and Choice really best describe First Draft. We like to take visitors here. They have a great rotating selection of local beers, ciders, wine and kombucha. Emphasis on Beer! Of the 50 options, 5-7are not beer... They have a great menu to order eats. It's limited but always on point and great for a quick nosh if you are doing a circuit of breweries/tap rooms. The rollup doors bring the outside in and it's always a fun group of happy people enjoying their time on the patio. We've had birthday parties here and casual drinks before dinner. It's fun and relaxed and full of choices. I think dogs are welcome on the patio but double check that fact. I think this is a great example of the cool factor happening in RiNo right now. Nearby you will find high end Italian, pool tables, more bars, food options and eclectic shopping. Easy walk from downtown, LoDo, Curtis Park, Uptown or Five Points. read more

This place is dope! I've been working from home and really wanted to go out and enjoy the day. Luckily i came across this spot and it was the perfect place to sit, sip, and work. They have a chill outside area and also patio-like inside. It completely opens up in the front allowing tons of natural light to come in. They also have a second floor that looks a little more private and chill. They have a lot of beers on tap and even have some wines! I tried some of their IPA's and was pretty satisfied with what I got. Would definitely recommend coming here. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - two glasses of beer - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place a self pour location which I enjoyed! Great selections to choose from and also had a good menu. My friend and I could NOT resist the cheese and meat board and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and we eat the whole thing! Must stop for those who enjoy breweries like myself read more

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I couldn't drink alcohol due to being pregnant and the owner was so kind to me and made me the most delicious mocktail. I can tell they really care about being a kind environment to everyone. Wish they had this where I was from. My husband loved all his drinks and so did his friend read more

This place is the best. I am Filipino so I am always missing grandmothers cooking and I found the the place!!! This place has a food spot inside called adobo & it is grandmothers cooking. You have to get their chicken adobo bowl with lumpia. It is homemade, a recipe from the owners grandmother. This place rate like home. But, if you have never tried Filipino food, how's your time to try it, you won't regret it. Not only do they have yummy food but the environment is awesome and the way you can get your drinks is very unique. You show your id and then they give you a card to scan that allows you to fill your own glasses of alcohol. You can have as little or as much as you want. Secret is to get little pours at a time and try different things on tap! Don't miss out on this place. read more

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This place was really cool! They give you a card to try what ever tap you and and then you self serve lol we loved it here and and there is a Photo Booth thats we most definitely utilized for selfies lol I totally recommend this place. read more

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I'm back! LOVE THIS SPOT! Thanks Mary Ann and Dee! Every time I am in Denver I go here - absolutely love the place. Fantastic food, awesome beer selection and great help, Brit and Troy are stellar. The kitchen is amazing with the menu, fresh ingredients, tasty food great presentation. For a pub type place you can't go read more

A big brewery with over 40 drafts lined up along the walls, that you can pour all by yourself. Ah-mazing. This was one of the last stops on mine and my friend's brewery hopping day before we headed to a comedy show. After spending the day checking out downtown Denver's brewery scene, I have to say that this was definitely a Top 3 spot for me. A few reasons why: 1) Really, really, really, really, really friendly staff. Like I mean, probably some of the friendliest I've ever met. Sometimes you forget how much great customer service can affect your whole experience, but the First Draft staff definitely makes sure you have a great time. 2) You get to self serve your beer! How it works: you get a card (can either pay a certain amount up front or give them your credit card info), and then you pay by the ounce. The more beer you pour, the more you pay. You tap the card on a screen right above the keg taps and when the light is green, you can go ahead and pour. The great thing about this is that you can sample a bit of everything before deciding on what you want. The beers are also organized from how light it is to how dark it is, so you can easily find what you're looking for. 3) Really good beer. Since I was able to sample a few different beers before I poured my own, I found one that I really liked. Now that I'm writing this review I can't remember what beer it was. But with 40 different beers on tap, guaranteed that you'll find something you enjoy. 4) They have plenty of room inside and outside. Since it was sunny when we came in, we utilized their patio and drank some refreshing beers in the sunshine. I love this brewery concept and haven't seen anything similar outside of Denver, so if you're coming to visit, I'd defintiely recommend making a stop here! You'll have a great time just getting the feeling of playing bartender for the day. read more

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Beer is good with rotating taps. Love the concept of the place as this is getting more and more popular. Went in here for happy hour and ordered their $5 margaritas. Not going to say they were the best I've ever had but they were strong and I can't ask for much more at $5... Wasn't super busy when I went but the ambiance was still nice, they had an upstairs area and cute outdoor seating. Food was order yourself on a computer and wasn't anything to rave about but no complaints either. read more

If you are looking for a place to meet with friends and have a drink or two this is the place! It's very welcoming with its open space and seating. On your right you will see the taps to varios different beers that you have control of choosing and pouring for yourself. Yes that's right you control how much you want of each beer. They have Nitros, Stouts, Hoppy beer and more the selection changes. So every time you come in there will be different beers to choose from. If you are not a beer person don't worry they have a few choices of wine and kombucha too. Cheers read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Kombucha and beer - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Woah. I think I may be in love with a bar. When visitors come to Denver, chances are they want to try a lot of beer. First Draft is a great place to start that journey. You're given a card that you can then touch to different taps, pour as much of it as you want, drink, and repeat. The cards keep track of how much you drink and when you're ready to cash out, your total is determined based on the type of beer and quantity you consumed. I probably tried about six different types of beer (equally around 18 oz) and was so surprised when my bill was only $10. It was also an educational experience, as all the different panels let you know information on the taste of the beer, where it's from, ABV, etc., so that you can really delve into what you may like, if you're not quite sure. Oh yeah, if you have wine, cocktail, or even kombucha lovers in your party, there's a tap for that! I was also impressed by how tame and open it was on a Saturday night. I can only assume that's because there are SO many places to get your beer on in Denver, that not everyone is tempted to head to the same place. Sadly, I think if this concept was repeated in a place like Miami, it would be swarmed. But ya know, I'm willing to give it a try! read more

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This place was recommended by some great local yelpers and it did not disappoint! Wanted a place to go and try a bunch of different beers and this is it. As you walk up there's lot's of seating, inside, outside or up in this balcony section. I wanted to sit right inside by the 40 taps of beer lining the wall so beautifully! All you do is go up to the register get your beer glass and a checkout card.. this is how you activate each beer tap and pour just what you want. Since you pay per ounce this is perfect for trying many many different beers. All the beers have a great description card above them, very helpful with so many options. Love that there were so many IPA's on draft and ciders for the fall. Bathrooms are available, but they are located out the side door and down the hallway...think they are shared with some offices in the building. Overall such a great concept: -serving yourself -you pay by the ounce -so many options -sampling at it's best read more

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LA needs a cool place like this! Self serve beer on tap where you pay by the ounce. How cool! Each person gets their own tap card and a cup and you're free to pour your own beer. They have about 40 beers on rotation each with a description when you tap on the selection. They have a few ciders too. Once you tap the card on the screen, it lights up green and you're ready to pour however much you want. When you're ready to try something else, you can invert your glass and rinse it out. They also have a food menu and we ordered poutine fries, wings, a burger, and bone marrow. Food was good to munch on with the different beers on tap. You definitely must check it out if your a beer enthusiast. They have plenty of seating down and up stairs and outside. Parking on the street. read more

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With 40 Taps lining the long wall downstairs, you'd think I would have been most excited by the vast array of beer options offered at First Draft. Well, since I only get to tast beer these days, I was pretty pumped to see every style under the sun available for sampling, from serious sours and stouts to incredibly hoppy IPAs, and even a few dedicated to vino and kombucha! You could literally spend all night standing in front of this wall! But the food. Oh yes. The food was the perfect foil to all the liquid goodness flowing through this place. First the pretzels. The pretzels. The pretzels! I was going to be good and only "taste" a half of one and by the end of the meal I had devoured two of these! I'm not sure if it was the salty, crusty exterior, the soft sweet doughy inside, saison cheese sauce or the fantastic whole grain mustard that made them go down so easily, but sweet baby jebus these things were fantastic! Then the burger. HUGE BURGER. A massive mound of colorado meat on a pillowy soft bun topped with fresh fixins, all added up to a magnificent mouthful! Side note: French fries were fabulous. Brussel sprouts perfectly prepared. Merguez sausage a bit of a let down (kinda bland). But the piece de resistance had to be dessert! Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, warm from the oven, served alongside a tulip filled with chocolate stout infused milk. Ooey, gooey, soft and chewy, cookies, perfect for picking apart (not so much for dunking) closed out the meal in a most magical fashion. Beer drinker or not, First Draft is fun for all. If you happen to come on trivia night, you're in for a hilarious addition to your evening. Make First Draft a first round pick for a night out in Denver! read more

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I have never before been charged a built in tip for a self serve tap house. There was a good selection but my husband drank half his beer with a big black thing in his glass. Ugh. They did credit us that beer so I will give them that. Not cheap drinking though. read more

This is a very cool concept for a beer bar and I absolutely loved our time at First Draft! You get a swipe card tied to a credit/debit card with a limit of 32 oz per person. They have 40 taps of all different kinds of beer, a couple of wines and even a kombucha when we were there. To pour, just tap your card on the lower right corner of the sign above the tap and start pouring. The screen will show you how many ounces you poured and how many ounces you have left. It also tells you how much each pour is per ounce. When you're done you cash out at the register and you can pay with the credit/debit card they have on file. Pouring your own beer is really fun! I liked being able to try just a little bit of several different beers. There is plenty of outdoor seating; my friends and I sat outside and played Yahtzee that we brought with us. They have a full kitchen and happy hour deals on food. We didn't eat anything but the food all sounded awesome! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Denver! read more

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I dig this concept and wish we had a place like this back home! The CONCEPT: come in, register your ID and credit card, grab an ID bracelet, choose a beer or wine(yep, they had 3 to choose from), scan your bracelet and start pouring! Your bracelet keeps track of how much beer you pour and you pay the final amount at the end, it's as simple as that! There are around 40 different beers on tap to choose from and each has an electronic screen that gives you a full description of that beer/wine so you can know what to expect before you pour : ) So No waiting in line for a bartender or bugging them to ask "what kind of beer is that." Yah.....they may charge anywhere from $0.40 - $2.00 per ounce poured, which can sound a little pricey, but when you think about it, this gives you a chance to sample as many different beers as you like and pour as little OR as much as your little heart desires. Along with the great beer selection, First Draft offers a a very open concept with plenty of seating as well as a wonderful patio out front.....and we all know how I LOVE a good patio ; ) We only tried their plate of pretzels because I was craving some horseradish mustard dipping sauce : p Three come to an order and those were the 3 most buttery and moist pretzels EVER!! If we wouldn't have been stuffed from just coming from brunch, I would have tried more off their menu. My friends and I were so impressed by this concept, we asked about franchising info. Unfortunately the owner was not there to ask but we will def look into it. read more

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I LOVE the concept here! You check in and get a card that will track the ounces you pour yourself of around 30 different draft beer/cider/wine options. Very interactive, which is always something I like. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful and the layout was wide open and had a social vibe to it. Long picnic style tables filled the building, which felt like it was built to be a garage. This place would be great for groups. There was an upstairs area that I'm sure would give a great view when the business picks up, but let's face it, why would you want to put yourself so far away from the taps? We didn't order food, but everything coming out of the kitchen (openly visible from the tasting/dining room) smelled and looked AWESOME. We noticed that they had a happy hour and a brunch menu as well, certainly worth a visit. I hope to eat next time. Ultimately, this is a great spot to taste and try several different beers that you otherwise might not take a leap of faith on. Costs seemed to round out to roughly $5-6 per full beer, which is about what you can expect for craft brews. 5-stars because I really can't come up with a single complaint. read more

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I am very impressed by this place. I love their concept and I wish there was one in LA. So basically, once you go you check in with the wait staff and they will check your ID and grab you card. You card is then paired with their high tech card that you will use to order food and drinks. They have about 40 beers on tap and its pour your own! Its about $0.50 per ounce and their glass is about 12 ounces so about $6 a glass which is pretty standard. The cool part is that because its pour your own, you can just pour and bit and taste until you get the beer you like. You just tap the card on the beer of your choice and pour. It keeps tracks of how many ounces you've poured and whatnot. When you order food, you also use the same card so that gets rid of splitting the tab! My only complaint is that there was only 1 person in the front of the house and she was doing everything - Greeting people, setting up the cards, cleaning tables, serving food and processing the payments. She did a great job but because she was the only one it took a bit of time to get food and checks. Genius! Please open one in LA! Sign me up! read more

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Wouldn't serve a military veteran with a military ID. General manager said "it's a luxury to drink here" and that you had to have a drivers license and military ID not acceptable. Beer selection is weak and half of my pours came out straight foam. read more

A neat little spot to stop by and sample 40 different taps. If you can't find something here, then you probably don't like beer. Which they do have a cider, wine and hard seltzer on tap as well. read more

Love the concept. Walk up to the counter, show them your id (they scan it), give you a card, and then off you go to choose from the wall of beers. There are 40 wall options, with descriptions and staff's picks, you hold up your card until you get a green light, and then you pour as much or as little as you want. This card not only tracks your pours for "billing" purposes, it also stops you at 32 oz and gives the staff the opportunity to evaluate your level of intoxication. As for the ambience, it's very open and casual. I came on a beautiful day and enjoyed a nice breeze, even though I sat on the inside. I only tried the fried pickles, which were yummy, but the other food looks good too! I don't live in Denver, but I'd come back to hang out next time I'm in town. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Menu (there's also happy hour from 4-6, m-f. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here twice during my short trip to Denver. That tells you a lot how much I like this place. This should be in every town or major city. So the concept: show IDs, open up a tab with your credit card, you will get cards similar to arcades that will activate the beer spouts. There is quite a selection of beverages on tap, I believe 35-40, from dark, light, wine, cider etc. I couldn't name the beers I tried, but they were all good. I did enjoy the Carmel Apple Cider beer, it's the only one I recall. Back to the concept, each time you swipe and pour it deducts X amount of oz from the max, which I believe is 32oz. While we not really drink that much, hence did not spend more than $15 on our tabs each visit...the idea of trying different beers at your own discretion is def a gimmick that sold me to come back in future trips to Denver. Now if you want to come here just to get drunk, I'm sure you can find a much cheaper option. I couldn't give this place a full 5* because I did not try the food! I will be back one day. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love the laidback vibes and fun decor! The appetizers here are awesome. The french fries and deviled eggs were my favorite. Be sure to grab a picture from the photo booth on your way out. read more

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I love this style of taprooms where you can pour your own beer and try as many as you please. It's quick and a fun experience for everyone. The staff was friendly and it's a large space for group gatherings. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped it at noon in a Tuesday right when they opened. We had the place to ourselves for a bit and the staff really gave us a great run down and tour of the place. So much fun. Excellent selection of craft beers plus a few ciders and wine on the mix. You can pour as much or as little as you want. Thanks to the helpful staff I tried several that I loved that I would not have been drawn to otherwise. The Vanilla Java Porter was my favorite this visit. They do change them up often so we plan to come back for more. We also decided to each lunch here... Yummo. I have the grilled cheese and brisket sandwich,side of local greens and the grilled peppers (shishitos) as an app. For the two of us our tab came to around $75 for lunch which I thought was very reasonably considering how much we "sampled". Love that you receive a print out when you leave of all the beers you tried. That way I can buy them later also. read more

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What a great atmosphere, the beer choices are top notch. If you have a big group this is a great location to accommodate all. They even have wine on tap. You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Going to give them 4 stars for now until I get to try them the next time I'm in Denver. Cool indoor / outdoor spot with a good amount of tv watching space. It's basically the Asian fro yo concept but with craft beers. You go up to the register to get yourself an electronic pass card basically and you just swipe it on your choice of about 25 different beverages. You pour how ever much you want and they charge you by the ounce. It runs to about .50-.80 per ounce. I mean I guess that is maybe a little pricy? But I guess that's the price of this gimmick. It's also great because you don't have to wait on a server, self-service! At the end you check out and pay. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This vibe is chill here. We came on New Year's Eve and it was one of the places actually open! Service was friendly and nice. You get to pick a beer and pour yourself as much as you'd like. You get charged by the ounce. Bathrooms around the corner. Parking was okay but it could be because it's a holiday. I would recommend this place to others! read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Coming from Austin where there are a lot of breweries, this place is great. We came for the self serve concept but unfortunately they weren't doing it due to Covid, understandable. I told the server I wanted to try an amber ale or ipa and he brought me a delicious IPA locally from Loveland Colorado. My girlfriend who doesn't like beer ordered a CBD mule and it was delicious. Server was super friendly and helpful. Once the self serve concept comes back I would highly recommend. We need one in Austin! read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - CBD Mule local IPA - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is pretty cool. I love the concept of paying what you pour which allows you to taste the beers then get a pint of the one you like. read more

The concept is super cool. I really liked their kombucha even it's not really a beer but it tasted great. It was a mix of orange and basil. You gotta be kind of careful with just pouring! You may be surprised with the bill. The drink collections are great. However, my 3 stars is due to the food. We tried the board and fried pickles. The fried pickle was just like any other fried pickles that you can get anywhere which was good. The sauce that came with it was great also. But the board wasn't good at all! Just one type of meat! The cheeses were ok. And not a big fan of the pickle carrots they serve. The board didn't have that much of variety and not that much of food on the board. Pretty cool spot to hang out with friends. read more

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First Draft is a great spot in Rino for a drink! Taprooms are self served, you pay for what you pour yourself! They have wine, cider, and of course a great selection of beer. This is our go-to when we have guests visiting Denver because they can control what and how they drink. Also, their food truck game is on point. Adobo literally has one of the best burritos in Denver! read more

Such a great place! The art and decor was very inviting, new-age, as it's in the RiNO district of Denver. This place is a place where you get a card to pour your beers, which I always enjoy! The staff were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We were able to order a few light dishes for a snack from them, lumpia and empanadas. Both delicious! read more

This bar has such a great concept! You use a magnetic car to get your drinks. There are no bartender, so there is no waiting for your drinks. They have a really cool pool hall located in the same building that plays really good music. Overall, First Draft has a great environment with a friendly staff read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Wine & tequila sunrise - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I mean what's not to love. Dozens of beers, ciders, wines and a kombucha on tap. Pour as much or as little as you want. Oh and the food is good too! Don't skip the elote. read more

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Love this place!! It is a genius idea. Serve yourself beer! There are so many taps to choose from..wine, beer, spirit, just choose your poison. Upon payment you are assigned a card that allows you to pour away. Each tap is charged by ounce, varying from 50c to $1. If you want a little taste you can do that, but it is easy to get carried away by pouring your own drinks. Taps change often and there is a limit to how much each card can pour. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Pour your own drinks! - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado