Glad they are back since this was a pour your own beer. This place is fun to try all different beers, ciders, and even seltzer/ coffee. They have something or everyone! You give your credit card at the cashier and they give you a key card that allows you to pour your own beer ! Super easy with clean glasses against the wall to avoid mixing flavors when you want to try something completely different. Would definitely come back to try more of their flavor since they have so many! read more

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

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I'm on a girls trip and this was where we decided to have lunch. The ambiance is industrial and very clean with nice art and a garage door opening. The menu is bar food focused and the drinks are primarily beer. If you are a wino like me you probably ably won't order wine as they only had two. I ordered deviled eggs and buffalo wings. The deviled eggs were returned to the kitchen due to a lack of seasoning. Typical deviled eggs have a relish for acid or mustard. However these had no salt or pepper just a sprinkle of paprika. Pass on these. The buffalo wings were hot and fried hard. They come with celery and carrots. The wings were spicy and definitely not small. I'd return for the vibe if my friends invited me but I would go on my own. read more

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WHAT AN AMAZING CONCEPT! I wish they had this spot in AZ! I would be there everyday. Ended up drinking 32oz of a variety of beers and wine, only paid $26 bucks... I'm heck yes! Affordable and unique and the service was awesome! Bravo guys read more

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

So many choices! I want all the sour beers ! What a great idea - they brought that self-serve fro-yo charge-by-the-ounce concept to beers! On a regular basis, I usually end up wanting a taste of everyone else's beer anyways, so at least this way I can taste them all .. in my own glass. And since they charge by the ounce, I don't have to worry about getting a glass of something that wasn't all that great and then having to finish it. Let no beer go to waste! My favorite was the lavender kombucha beer. So fragrant and kombucha-y, and I like to think it was healthy in some way. read more

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

Staff is going the extra mile to make sure everyone is given the attention they need (even though it's tough to hear them through the masks most of the time). The beer selection was great. Brussels sprouts were very crisp and delicious. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - Brussels sprouts - crispy and delicious... could have easily had two portions ‍ - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

As someone who visited pre-COVID and post, this is such a cool place. Each person is given a card to use to pour whichever beer(s) you prefer (place the card at the logo above the spout until it turns green, then you can pour your preference). I like that there is something for everyone, and you can have your own little beer tasting, selecting as little or as much as you want. They have everything from IPAs to stouts, to wine to kombucha. When I went pre-COVID they had a different restaurant on desk which had the BEST fried pickles, so I was a bit saddened to hear that those weren't an option anymore. Instead, Adobo, a local food truck, has taken over kitchen duties. They offer some delightful bites like carnitas egg rolls, wantons, and eggrolls (I tried one of each, and ended up getting a second eggroll, it was so good). If you're okay with self-service, then I recommend checking out First Draft Taproom. read more

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

I don't know where to start, this place was out of this world. Not only was the food amazing but the trendiness of the location was so cool. Plus the awesome tap selection totally blew me away. I've never been to a concept like this but it totally worked. The food was 1000%. We ordered almost one of everything to try it all out and not one thing disappointed us. We ordered: Charcuterie board Brasserie board Brussel sprouts Crème brûlée Deviled eggs Chicken wings Parking: street parking Service: 100000/10 - amazing service. The man with the salt and pepper hair was unbelievably nice. He asked where we were from, brought our food out in a timely fashion and was just over all a nice guy. Pricing: great pricing for the quality of food here!!!!! Trend level: I've never been to a more trendy restaurant. This was so picture perfect and would totally impress ppl if you brought them here !!! Overall: I can't wait to come back and visit Denver just because of this place!! Hands down need something like this is LA :) read more

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Came here right before work one Friday evening, and was curious to see what it was all about. The pros: they have 40 different beers on tap, and they're all self-serve. Unique and interesting concept! Also, the cashier/hostess was extremely friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. She walked me through the entire process step by step. Now, for the cons: there was limited food. Not much actually looked too appetizing to me, but I went with the roasted peppers they have, and wasn't too interested in finishing them. Just kind of bland and harsh on the stomach. It didn't really pair well with beer, in my opinion. And, of course, they don't serve cocktails (which is to be expected). They could also use more diversity in the beer choices they offer. There were entirely too many pale ales & IPA's in comparison to any other kind. And, for the price, they should offer a lot more choices and a lot more food. A little pricey for what they did have. Overall, I'd maybe give this place 3 1/2 stars out of 5. read more

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Pour your own beer. Simple idea but I think it's a rad place. Always rotating the beer and wine. Generally a Kombucha option on tap too. You get a swipe card and pay for beer/wine by the ounce. Taps have tablets outside telling you what it is. How much per ounce. IBUs. ABV. Where it's from etc. Food wise small snacks but some fairly decadent entrees too. Been fleshing out the menu more lately so it's nice. Generally shareable plates. Could Cole here midday or early evening for food but it's not much of a sit down place. More drink and eat friends or share a pretzel. Long tables downstairs which are somewhat community. Few taller tables are also in the corner by the patio. Upstairs they have smaller tables and it's a bit quieter. Good place to stop in or bring fiends when they visit. Something for everyone. read more

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Genius idea. Perfect for Denver honestly. They provide a pleasant experience of getting to pour your own beer (don't forget to tip that cup so you don't look like a total NOOB) or wine/kombucha for those with different tastes. They offer local and nonlocal beer and it is organized by type. There's honestly so much to choose from you can't go wrong. Rinse your cup in between! The seating is very open style, you will probably end up sharing a table if you're not a big group. It does get a bit loud inside, but the patio is a great place to escape from the noise. They offer food, from what I saw it's a twist on normal American comfort foods. It smells delicious but I was so focused on the beer I didn't have room for food! This is a great place for a date or a group of friends because the beer (and experience) provides a good amount of discussion! read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - The hard part is figuring out what you want next before you're down with what you have - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love this place so much. During COVID they don't let you pour your own beer which sucks but it's the way it is. Nice staff as always, our server was excellent and so funny. She has red hair but sadly I didn't catch her name. DEFINITELY go online and make a reservation!!! They were busy the entire time and people were waiting. I've never had anything here I don't like...every beer is unique and they change them up often. The food is also exceleeeennnttteeee haha ;) read more

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This is my all time go-to spot to bring visitors. There are about 15-20 rotating beers on tap, and a couple ciders, wine, and kombuca. It's pour your self drinks, remember those pay by the ounce fro-yo places? Similar in theory since you pay by the ounce, only you pay your tab when you are done. Ambience is casual but can still be a good spot to start the night. There is a decent amount of seating and outdoor seating on warm days. Also they have a great assortment of food that is not overwhelming and all yummy! Weekend nights can be crowded. And they do open early compared to some beer spots. There is no set parking, so you will have to park on the street. But the whole area is walkable. Keep in mind they have two registers. Pay by the front door or pay near the kitchen. Also there are about four TVs upstairs. So grab your card and start pouring yourself some new beers! read more

In a city filled with endless choices of beer, how is one to ever choose!? First Draft aims to make it easy for you. You can have your beer, wine, cider and kambucha too. This place is seriously a revolutionary in beverage delivery. With almost 40 beers on tap, you are your own bartender, as you peruse the variety of brews at your leisure and make your own pours with as much or as little as you like. This is all tracked by a card that you scan and at the end you pay. They also have some food options that I didn't try, oh wait a minute! I did tried the pretzels and they were fresh and tasty. I am excited to return the to ¨geeks who drink¨ trivia night or maybe to watch a football game in one of their screens. read more

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

Great place to hang out and chat with friends while trying a selection of beer, wine, and cider that you get to pour yourself. I'm a fan of IPAs, so it was nice to be able to try all 7 or 8 of them in the couple hours we were there. They were all pretty great too, so no matter which IPA you choose, you can't really go wrong. Atmosphere was super lively on Friday night but crowds thinned pretty quickly here. Not many stayed longer than 30 minutes for drinks. read more

No words would do justice to the food they serve here; it really is something else. For our table, we ordered the Wagyu Beef Burger, Deviled Eggs, and the Pork Belly BLT. Starting with the Deviled Eggs, it wasn't too thick, but also wasn't too overpowering, leading to a very balanced set of deviled eggs. The Pork Belly BLT incorporated one of my favorite KBBQ dishes into a BLT, and I was not disappointed with the combination. The wagyu beef burger was probably the best dish we had. The pineapple, surprisingly, added a unique flavor that worked with the different sauces and seasoning they used. And finally, the kombucha was a personal favorite for the taps. I don't usually like hoppy or strong alcoholic beverages, so the subtleties here were very much appreciated. Definitely a must visit if you're in the area! read more

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Their outdoor seating is open! Sadly only one server but she was very sweet and hardworking! The beer was great and so was the food. I recommended the honey garlic chicken wings read more

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

Brewery bar meets frozen yogurt meets an arcade. I've seen this concept with wine, but never with beer and it's brilliant and fun. Sample beers an ounce at a time if you'd like at 60 cents to a dollar at a time. Just place your card above the tap and pour yourself a drink. There's a variety of beers and some non-beer taps and even a water tap for rinsing or drinking. At the end of the night you go back in line to pay your tab that can include any food you ordered at the back counter. The bar is located in the hip RiNo district and has a fun and casual atmosphere. Great for friends or dates to spend an evening. read more

Choose your own adventure for adults! After you receive your tracking card you can drink as much or as little as you want if each of the many options on tap. From alcoholic seltzer (think white claw), to margaritas, kombucha and an amazing variety of beers, there is someone for everyone. Grab a drink before heading off to any number of restaurants in the area or just enjoy a brew on the patio with an order from their onsite eatery. Perfect or someone who wants to go with a group with varied tastes, an indecisive person (also me) or when you just want to try a variety in one place. read more

I love the selection and vibe of this place! Yelp told me I needed 41 more characters. read more

Awesome concept, friendly staff, great beer on tap, but....it is definitely priced on the high side. Last time I was here, I drank 32 oz of beer and I know what you're thinking: that's 2 pints of beer and for good beer, that is going to be expensive anywhere. Well what's your guess on the price, $15, $16 for 2 really excellent, possibly rare beers. Try somewhere in the area of $26 including tax. I really do dig First Draft and am always impressed with their selection but charging a $1/oz for some of their beer is outrageous. I ordered their soft pretzel appetizer which came with saison cheddar and horseradish mustard on my last visit which was quite tasty but again not cheap at $8. Not a bad place by any means but be prepared for a nice sized bill when you are checking out. read more

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PARKING - There may be some street parking; however, if you can avoid it, don't drive. SERVICE - Servers/cashiers are friendly enough. They bring your food out to you and take plates away. FOOD/DRINKS - First Draft is my favorite place in Denver and I recommend everyone visiting to go there. There are so many different types of beer to choose from (and even wine and cider for those who can't/don't drink beer). I love trying all of the different beers and not having to commit to a pint of just one. This is like a flight but so much better. And if there drinks weren't enough, their food is also great. I've tried their flatbread, pretzels, and fries. All the food is great and I'd order it again, but the real winner is the pretzels. They are some of the best I've ever had and the cheese sauce they serve it with is tasty too. If you're visiting Denver, skip the touristy areas and head to First Draft. You won't regret it. read more

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

Such a fun place to visit with friends. The kitchen menu looks awesome, we've only had drinks so far. As someone who isn't really a beer person I love having such a wide variety of options, everyone can find something they love. The kombucha, wine, and cocktails on tap are fun additions as well. I like the premise that you can try as much as you like and only pay for what you drink. It's easy to take tiny pours to get a sense of what you like and sit down knowing you really love the drink you've chosen when you go for the full pour. I think it is a little bit more expensive than breweries (most beers are $0.60/oz) but I definitely think the variety of beverages and being able to control the size of your pour really makes up for it. The indoor space has lots of tvs with sports and the outside patio is dog friendly. Excited to try the food options and bring more people! read more

Nice and big location. Two levels. I have been seated on the first floor. Kept one eye on the Super Bowl game. Tried taco champions and couple of beers. Was nice. Super friendly service. Good atmosphere. read more

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Awesome self pour beer bar with food. Beer prices averaged around 50-60 cents/ounce. There is a water tap to the far left side of the beer wall (no star sinks). Food was standard pub fair, and though a bit too salty, otherwise quite good and very filling. There is a small patio in front. Be careful when you arrive that you go in the correct door; they share a building with another restaurant and i accidentally went into their side before realizing I was not where I expected. read more

Love the unique concept of First Draft Taproom & Kitchen! I'm no beer connoiseur so First Draft was the perfect place to try out different local beers. They also have cider, alcohol kombucha and wine on tap! Upon entering First Draft they ask to put your credit card information on file and give you a card to unlock the taps on the wall. They give you 32 oz on the card but you can refill it. They charge you by the ounce so it's perfect if you want to try a little bit of everything. Wish we tried the bar food because it smelled amazing, but we just ate dinner before we came here. There's ample communal seating inside, upstairs and outside on the patio. It's definitely a great place to hang out with a group or just people watch. =P read more

First off I wish we lived in the state so we could make this our usual spot! Unfortunately we were only visiting but made a point to stop here twice in the 4 days we stayed in Colorado. The food is amazing! The southern chicken sandwich is so simple yet to die for. It's breaded chicken breast with honey mustard, pickles and onions on a bun. We actually ordered this both times we went. We also had the pub board with deviled eggs, pickles chips, and pretzels. The pretzels were probably the best soft pretzels I've ever had. Crispy, buttery, salty outside with a soft, delicious, doughy inside. The beer selection is very vast and easy to navigate. Every beer has a description and on a scale from light to dark or hoppy or cider. They even have a few wine taps and a kambucha tap as well. Great atmosphere and great staff as well. We will be back next time we are in the area! read more

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This is one of my favorite places to bring out of town visitors. It is such a fun concept to be able to pour your own beer (and wine, cider, and kombucha). The selection is incredible and I love that I can try a bunch of beers with 1-2 ounce pours, before commuting to a glass. They are continuously changing the beers on tap and it is a great mixture of local and non-local beers. I always discover new, unique, tasty finds! Their food is also delicious! I highly recommend their pretzels! Soft and warm with the most delicious dipping sauce! Heaven in my mouth!! There are some great happy hour options for food (no happy hour prices for drinks, they are a set per ounce price). I love the brasserie board and the thai wings! They have a nice patio so it's ideal to come on a beautiful Denver day! read more

Self-serve beer... What a fantastic idea! My wife and I were visiting Denver, Colorado for our Honeymoon. A friend of ours who had recently moved to Denver recommended this place to us. I love the idea of a self-serve tap room. They give you a card that is used to tap on each tap. The taps rotate - they have a selection of Ales, Ciders, Wine, Lagers, Stouts. They charge by the ounce as well - each tap will tell you how much each ounce will cost. Didn't get to try their food much, we only had fries to much on. Mostly here for the beer. Being from out of state, definitely wanted to try some local brews out, so this place gave me the opportunity to do so. If you wanted to to have Buds & Brew night with your friends, consider this as one of the spots you do this at! read more

On the one hand, I really love that this is a pour yourself bar, it's a great idea, and they have a really great selection of craft beers, so many that I hadn't had before. What sucks though is that they have a limit on how much you can drink, there were many more I wanted to try but I couldn't since my card was cut off :( Idk why this was a thing, none of the other bars or breweries in Denver I went to had that rule Food was good, we got a few apps-baked pretzel, fries, fried pickles and deviled eggs, I liked them all. Also they had the Cubs game on which was really clutch So I think the place has a lot of good cool things, I just hate the beer limit rule read more

Problems: the beer choices are generally not prime; the beer is crazily overpriced per ounce ($0.70 per oz x 16 oz = $11.20 per pint!); the food is also overpriced; servings for both the fries and Brussels Sprouts were way too small for the price. I'm never coming back, and I'll tell my friends to avoid the place as well. This place should have no business with all of the local craft breweries. I'll give a shout out to the servers; they were good. read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - $13 for a tiny side of fries and some oily Brussels Sprouts?! No thanks. - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is awesome- as a beer bar. Located in the "RiNo" district, Only small producers on tap. Give the cashier your credit card and your ID, she gives you the key to the beer kingdom. Grab a clean glass off the rack, serve yourself -They charge by the ounce. Measured digitally through some new beer dispensing technology where you tap your card on the digital screen which has the brand and some info about it, then it unlocks and away you go. Freakin brilliant! Oh, and there is some fresh kombucha for you non-beer fans.Great outdoor patio spaces, decent but limited menu of foods available. Very impressive! read more

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

Fun idea, but for pouring your own beer, it's damn expensive! Like, "$10 for a 5% beer", expensive. If you're a hipster or like those types of hipstery places, you might actually like this place. Otherwise, go to an actually brewery nearby and give them your business. read more

As someone who doesn't like beer, I really enjoyed first draft. Why? Because I could just go around getting self serve 1 oz samples and didn't need to commit to a pint. I settled on a nice pumpkin cider but still only got a couple ounces so my total was not that much. If you do like beer tho, be careful because all those ounces add up pretty quickly, to the point where you're paying $10 a pint. I get it tho, you're really just paying for the experience and variety. We had a great time and the staff switched on the Seahawks game for us which was very nice. read more

What a terrible experience. Excited to never go back! Lines everywhere. Unless you just walk to the front and cut everyone, then the cashier will just half-shrug, look at you and unconvincingly say "sorry?". There is one Point of Sale where everyone must funnel through, creating a near-incessant line. We wanted to get a simple order of a side of fries, but there was a constant line. They weren't worth the wait. Then, we go to close out and I'm waiting behind 15 people. As I go to pay, a couple steps in from the side and starts talking to the cashier, who ignores me and takes their cards. As I give her a puzzled look, she just goes "sorry?", and continues helping them. Also, expensive pours. Poor customer service, good idea, horrible implementation. We will go to Nocturne or the Central Market next time (or literally any other bar/restaurant within a ten-mile radius). read more

Super neat concept.. have you ever been to a wine bar where you can basically choose whichever wine you want and it comes out of a spigot, and you get charged by the ounce? Well, that's what this place is, but take out the wine and replace that with beer options, although they have wine kombucha and cider options too, also in case you're not into beer. You used to have to swipe your bracelet, but it's a card system now.. and you get a huge variety of drink options.. it's self serve.. and it's amazing. So here are the steps: You check in to their cashier, you leave a credit card, they tie that card to a magnetized swipe card that you use, you use your card to select a drink, they measure the pours by ounces, and then at the end of the night you get charged by how much beer you consumed. Pretty amazing deal if you ask me. Plus the food is awesome. It's a great place for a work party and you can get totally wasted pretty quickly so get some of their mighty fine noshes. AWESOME way to spend an evening w/ friends who love beer. read more

I liked the concept of drafting your own beer. But: Two utterly bored dudes behind the counter will ask you for ID - that's all for service and caring The food : D- . See picture . The chipotle taco was advertised with pineapple, mint , slaw etc None of it. You get a fucking dry taco and they were not exactly concerned that the taco wasn't at all what the menu said Sorry, that is a fail My recommendation: park burger ( great food, beer and nice waiters) or my favorite: 10 barrel First draft got lazy feeding off the larimer hype and don't give a fuck read more

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen - That's an 11 dollar taco . Impressive.... not - Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely loved this place. Friendly staff and great ambiance. Also the prices are super fair. Came in on a Sunday and there was no wait time. They have coders and wine as well for those who don't drink beer. read more

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

What a cool taproom! the double IPA was my favorite of all the beers I tried. The fried pickles were excellent here, probably the best I've ever had! I like that you only pay for what you drink. The pours come quick though so if you're just trying a beer make sure you only lift the handle for half a second! read more

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

Review #200!!! And what better place to talk about than First Draft. One of the coolest craft beer locations that have opened up in Denver recently. I don't even like beer all that much but I am a huge fan of this place!! Self serve alcohol how amazing is that?! When you step in, you first present your ID and credit card and open up a tab. Then you receive a wristband that has a white circle on it. The wrist band is actually quite chic looking and it's comfortable to wear since its elastic. Nice design! They have so many varieties of beer to choose from. Some of the ones I tried are ginger beer which is delicious, chocolate stout basically like drinking dark chocolate. You scan your wrist band and then the panel will light up green and then you get however much you want. It then records how much you got and at the end you pay. I got two beers and the total was only 8 dollars what a deal!!! And because it's self serve, you don't technically have to tip. Plenty of seating both outside, inside, and upstairs. It's definitely an awesome hangout spot for people in their 20s/30s it seemed to be the crowd there. A very good time to be had by all! Definitely coming back! read more

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

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Love the concept! I think an alternative name for the bar would be "Bartender for a Night!" Who doesn't love pouring their own beer? And with so many to choose from it can take a while... What I love is that you can try a bunch of different beers to see which you'd like a full (or half) glass of. It's a shame they don't do a free 1/2oz/1oz taster like a lot of places will do, but the glamour of pouring your own beer ensured I didn't feel too sad about that! We had a feast of epic proportions - I wish I'd been able to finish the loaded table of treats. My spaetzle mac and cheese was great - and apparently only a half portion! Holy moly, I don't want to know what the full looks like!! I didn't really get where the spaetzle came in - it seemed like regular macaroni to me, but it was delicious. The pretzels were another highlight for sure - hot and steaming with great dips! A super fun spot I'd definitely return to. read more

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