I have been here a few times now for different events and random dinners or night outs. It get packed and busy on game days which is fun but be prepared for the chaos! I do also like the more mellow non-gameday night where you can bring in your pup and just grab a drink and some decent burgers. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoors, lots of smaller alcoves that accommodate two people or event larger groups. Salad is a little pathetic lol but other then that the food is good. Only downside are the seats outside are splintering for if you wear legging you may get a few on the benches. I definitely plan on coming back! Overall, 4/5 stars! read more

Quite frankly, I wish I was leaving a better review. The venue? Awesome. Fantastic outdoor seating. Multilevel! I love it. Indoor was more limited, but fine. The beer selection was wonderful--some of the best IPAs around! I was there with a large party and I believe we had the entire place reserved. My problem was with the bartender. I sat at the bar and I watched him for probably an hour and a half. He was fine to me. However, to other people in our group, he was outright rude. And I don't mean "there was possibly a misunderstanding here." I mean rude. In his defense, It was not clear where people could order. He was serving people from all sides. I know that's difficult. I was a bartender for 10 years. However, he was consistently RUDE to several people in our group on several different occasions. I literally saw this. He was very abrupt and unfriendly. And if you didn't get that treatment, you were ignored. One of my friends tried to order a beer when she arrived. She was ignored for close to 20 minutes. She eventually gave up and left. Quite a few people. went with her back to the hotel where they could actually have a drink. I'll add that we were actually a pretty chill group. Mostly middle-aged people with tech backgrounds. No one deserved the treatment they received. Maybe he did not want to work that night. Maybe someone called in sick. Maybe he was forced to. I'm not sure. But it really left a very poor impression on a whole lot of people that evening. read more

I have been to Recess quite a few times over the years but almost always late at night on the weekends. It was always very packed, with a line down the stairs in the back, line for the bar, line for the bathrooms, overall, it just wasn't a very positive experience. That is not the bar's fault at all. Visiting during the day was a much better experience especially on a day that is not too hot with some cloud coverage and on the patio. I have never tried the food but I'm sure it's decent. The drink selection is extensive with some specialty drinks like shots and cocktails. Prices are very similar to what you would expect at other bars. I'll definitely be back during the day! read more

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Good vibe, lots of seating with several bar options, and a great shaded patio, whats not to like if you want to hang outside and watch a game and have some food and drinks. The food wasn't amazing, but it was decent bar food. The salad was stacked well, the hotdog was hearty and mixed some good flavors. The bun could have been a bit softer, is was more like a hoagie roll, but it the spot. I'd got back for the atmosphere and relaxing outdoor partio. Its a good casual place to meet some friend and have decent bar options for food and drink. read more

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Thought I would jump in to help up their current rating of 3.7 start as my yesterday's experience at this establishment in the LoHi was quite good. I was in the neighborhood for my side hustle shifts so the purpose of my visit was to grab something quick so I would be able to eat in the car after my assignment was done. When I saw the Chickpea Pesto on the digital menu, I simply couldn't think of anything else. I went with it without any sides. The price was $11. The food preparation didn't take too long despite being quite busy in the mid afternoon on Easter. Quick service is always a plus. In a matter of 10 minutes or so, the lady with whom I placed my order handed me my food. When I saw the inside of the container, I knew something went wrong. It appeared that what was between the buns was indeed chickpea basil but I ordered the wrap version of the Chickpea Burger as that option was indeed listed on the menu. Turns out, the manager (Mookie) who stepped in to correct the situation said that version was supposed to be taken off/out from the menu (or something along those lines he said) but it had still been remaining on it. He generously and kindly offered to get me something else with no additional charge so I ordered the Cobb Salad to substitute it. Right after placing it though, Mookie realized that his kitchen staff could still make the wrap version of the veggie burger so he had it quickly made and brought it to me. In the meantime, my Cobb Salad was never cancelled so he also brought that out. And all of a sudden, I had three dishes with the price of one dish ($11). Oh boy, I truly felt bad for this so I gave him my quick apology for all the confusion and mishaps. He was so pleasant about it and said I could keep all three with "Don't worry about it" comment. Since I didn't need three dishes, I gave the salad to my colleague friend who was in the restaurant with me (she ordered chicken tenders so she too, ended up with two dishes with one dish price!) m Thanks to Mookie and his kind staff for the excellent service my colleague and I received yesterday. As for the Chickpea Pesto.... As I got back to my car, I ate the much needed meal before I headed my way to what was next. I didn't realize that I was famished; I ended up devouring both the wrap and the burger in a matter of 15 minutes. And I was shocked as to how decent the chickpea pesto was. Well-marinated with overall light taste. Quite refreshing to say the least. Recess is mainly a young people's hangout place. Dog friendly where when we were in the restaurant the patio was filled with people with their adorable furry friends. Yesterday's pleasant temperature made the perfect opportunity for many to dine in outside under the sun. I shall definitely return to order me the same Chickpea dish. I hope to see it remain on it next time I go here. read more

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This place is bigger than it looks on the outside! Parking is street parking so definitely read the signs and you might have to park a little further away and walk there. My friend and I went here for a single mixer event and we've both never been to this venue so we weren't quite sure what to expect. Since the event was hosting, they bought all the drinks and food so I won't go too much into that but they did serve chicken nuggets and fries all night and they were hot fresh and flavorful! The venue itself is huge! Plenty of outdoor seating enough room for everyone and then they have two separate indoor seating areas one on the top floor and one on the main floor. I would definitely suggest this place for a casual meet up with a large friend group or even hosting an event here. The servers and staff were all pretty friendly quickly, busing table tables as they saw empty drinks and baskets. They also brought out fries and chicken tenders as fast as possible. Overall, the venue itself is wonderful and the service was great. I would definitely suggest hosting an event or having a large gathering here. read more

Food truck style food options. Convenient locations both upstairs and downstairs. Great views. Big bars. Plenty of staff and up to date tech. Can be a bit hot in Denver. Add it to your bar crawl around 5 then cross the street or head downtown! read more

I enjoyed my time here so much! It is lush and cute, with a dynamic field thanks to the stairs and levels that are built into the ambience. You immediately get an indoor outdoor field, with lots of picnic table style seating, some high tops, and mister to call you off from the hot day. It feels extra tucked away and cozy with the trees built into the entire atmosphere, the location was my favorite part of this place I thought their drink selection was pretty good, I tried a Riki tequila, seltzer, which I had never had before, and was delightful, and at 7% alcohol was the perfect level of strong, but manageable. We wanted to play one of their board games, this was my biggest issue with the place, most of the games were missing pieces, the markers were all dead, and most of them really weren't playable. We got a deck of cards from the bar by giving our ID as collateral instead. There isn't really any table service, it's a seat self type of situation and you can just go back to the bar whenever you need a new drink. I'm not sure if they have food as we did not order any, but the vibes were good. I just wish they had more seating with actual chairs. picnic tables and chairs with no back are so uncomfortable for me and a real pet peeve when hanging for long periods of time. read more

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Love the vibe of this place for a good patio/outdoor meal/drink and appreciate the multi level layout tucked away off the main street. Honestly didn't expect much food-wise - seems like the place you go for the vibe and expect subpar bar food but honestly one of the best chicken Caesar wraps I've had and the tots were *chefs kiss* will def be back! read more

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Food was reasonably priced, drinks a little bit more expensive! The overall atmosphere and vibes have been nice there. I've gone in the summer when it's been more crowded and in the winter when it's slow. Both times I brought my pup, super dog friendly and sweet! He got to have his own lil dog friendly meal each time as well. Parking was such a hassle each time, and usually need to go walk a distance from a paid parking lot or paid parking spot nearby. read more

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Wonderful beer garden! There is a ton of out door seating & the service is great. Great music and vibes. They also have gluten free beer which is great! read more

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Recess is a great spot to go if you are looking to have several drinks. It gets rowdy at times so don't recommend if you're looking to chill. However it is such a fun spot! Great for day drinking and meeting up with friends. Have never had their food but they have great pickle shots. The service depends on the day and how pack the bar is but have never had issues getting a drink. read more

I'm hungry. Why close so early for food? It's not even 8pm. I've been before, it's fine. Never really busy. Would be better as a gay bar. Edit: Wtf is this 15 dollar trash for? I thought I was getting tarot cards. read more

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We had a great time at recess! Sat outside and watched the opening game of the nfl season. We had really nice cool weather had cover over our heads in case of rain! We got the Buffalo chicken wrap and the lemon pepper wings. Both were spot on! The tater tots were crunchy and salty! The wings were tender and had a nice little crisp to them. They needed a bit more seasoning/flavor but the integrity of the wing was 5/5. The wrap was bangin! Not too spicy, had some greens for crunch and the cut up chicken was a nice touch! We had bar service but there were no lines so we got our drinks and food very quickly! Definitely will be back read more

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Great patio vibe on a Friday afternoon/night! Good food! 2 points... 1 - top the nachos better! 2 layers of toppings will do! Great toppings but too many bare chips! 2 - For $6 extra, I need more chicken on my cesear salad! Taste was phenomenal though! Fun tourist visit :) read more

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Horrible service during Thursday happy hour. Bartender had rbf and overcharged, never asked if we even wanted food. Cool setting but what a shame read more

If you're lucky enough to be served by Patrick, just know your night is already off to an incredible start. Truly the best bartender in Denver -- and I don't say that lightly. I'd follow him to any bar, any day. Patrick has this rare ability to read the room and meet you exactly where you're at. Celebrating a graduation? He makes it feel unforgettable. Birthday? Expect top-tier energy and drinks. Rough day? Somehow he turns it around without you even realizing it. The drinks are always on point, the service is effortless, and the vibe he creates is unmatched. He doesn't just bartend -- he takes care of people. Every single time. Do yourself a favor: sit at a bar Patrick is tending - You'll get it immediately. read more

Best place to be! The surrounding area has so many restaurants so I stopped by here before and after eating dinner. Drinks were great! Got a Moscow mule, and it went down smooth. The bartenders and security were very friendly and outgoing. I think Recess has one of the best outdoor seating areas I've been to - it beats a lot of places downtown and in other cities. Would definitely come back. read more

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Fun place to watch football outside and food is great for a sports bar! I loved the Buffalo chicken wrap and wings paired well with a beer. It's a whole vibe! read more

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Came here for the night bar scene and it's my favorite lively bar in Denver so far. Crowd is a bit older than what you find at Avanti and other bars, with still the same fun vibe. Indoor area is more crowded and fun while the spacious outdoor decks allow for more standing room and audible conversation- it's a nice balance. Everyone was nice as well. Will come back read more

Love the ambiance here, clean areas, great music, love the heaters when it's a cold morning or just in general certainly a nice to have. Also TVs everywhere displaying the various sport games on. They have great drinks here as well so definitely will come back for them! And of course your doggos are welcomed here! Plenty of seating options here and the waitress we had (shoutout to Lisa) was amazing and she even brought us a pup cup for our doggo Wookie, which was really sweet of her! She also had great customer service in general, especially for how busy it was when we arrived here. Parking is on the street as a heads up, if it gets really busy it may be hard to find somewhere close/right next to the restaurant but still not a crazy bad walk or too far especially on a nice day! 4/5 because the food prices (specifically for the appetizers) are overpriced for the sizing you get and overall texture/flavor of their appetizers, the few pretzel bites we ordered was $14 which was like barely anything and just not that great tasting in general. read more

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Was enjoying my friends birthday at Recess. Tried to walk past the fire pit, and a man forcibly placed his butt in my genital area. I was completely appalled. The guy that did this was obviously homosexual, and thought it was hilarious. Will not be coming back here as I was sexually assaulted. I'm upset. read more

Cool, fun place on the edge of the Highlands. This is one of Denvers Hotspots for good bar food, good drinks,and good-looking people. As soon as you walk in, you're carded at any of the 3 entrances. There is a huge bar that has on opening to the outside and indoor area. The kitchen is to the left of the bar and cracks out great bar eats in lighting speed. There is a huge outdoor seating area some partially covered & with additional tvs to watch sports. The servers & bartenders are friendly and quick. It's somewhat connected to their other establishments so it just seems like 1 big fun loving beer hall. If ya want a great scene head on down on a hit sunny day & drink up with friends. read more

Such a fun area to meet with friends for day drinking. I also heard the night life is fun as well. There is plenty of patio seating for a nice day. The staff were very kind and quick even though it was so busy. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap that was quite delicious. I didn't have any of their cocktails but they looked interesting! read more

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I'm a 27 year old woman and I was denied entry from this place because they thought my Texas drivers license was fake. I asked them to scan the license and they said they didn't have a scanner. They tried to confiscate my license and I had to rip it out of their hands so I wasn't left without a valid id. It was clearly a big power trip for the two low life security guards to deny entry to a young woman. Very disappointing as I went to the location in Chicago many times and always had a positive experience. Recess... either get an id scanner like every other bar on the block or stop hiring security who get hard ons from enforcing non-existent power to young women who want to patron your bar. read more

The patio here is awesome. They have tons of seating and it's a great spot to grab drinks with friends. The food was good, but a little on the pricey side for what you get. Service was okay. It wasn't that busy and we felt ourselves looking for our waitress a few times. Overall, a fun place to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

A beer garden with great space and friendly service! Docked a star because the food is hit or miss. The space includes an awesome tiered outdoor space that's great for large groups to hang out and enjoy drinks. Smaller indoor space with a couple of tables and the bar. Drink options are diverse and include good cocktails. Half of the group enjoyed the food, the other half felt it was only okay. The chicken caesar wrap was tasty but very simple (mainly lettuce and caesar dressing). The fish and chips were a solid choice too. They load up the side with crunchy, flavorful fries though which is a big plus. The people who didn't enjoy their meals as much ordered the french dip and cuban. Overall, a great place to hang out, but eating before/after is your best bet. read more

I was surprisingly charmed by this beer garden on a recent March Madness outing. While it can definitely get crowded, there's a lot of different seating options throughout the property and I felt like there were good food / drink offerings. Parking can be a bit of a bear, so keep that in mind! Might be better to Lyft. read more

This "beer garden" felt more like a club, especially when my entire party's appearance was judged by the doorman. Fire that guy and this place would be all time. read more

The place had a good feel to it and it was packed. We sat at the bar and the crowd seemed to be mostly in their 20s and were all friendly and talkative. Since it was so busy, the food and drinks were understandably slow. My friend ordered a double gin and tonic and it was strong: I could smell the liquor just sitting next to him. I tried the Korean burrito. The meat inside tasted great, but I didn't care at all for the plain tater tots. I'd order something different next time. read more

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Sat down outside and watched 8 servers help 8 tables around us for 30 minutes before asking if we needed anything.

Beautiful tiered decks, nice atmosphere and upscale bar food and appetizers. Service was very good and drinks were excellent. It was busy on a Friday evening and table time was limited. But we had plenty of time to share a few appetizers and some drinks before our dinner reservation at a nearby restaurant. The fried pickle chips were excellent, some of the best I have had. read more

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I went to this place with some friends from work and it was a nice place to hang out. We sat outside so I cannot speak to how it feels on the inside but the outside seating was perfect. It was nicely shaded, they had misters on (it was hot out even for 6 PM) and overall just had a nice vibe. The drink prices were on point. The selection of beers wasn't super vast but they had a drink for every kind of person and the waitress was good at recommending favorites. The food probably came last for what I liked about this place but that is okay, it is more of a place to chill and less of a place that you are going to want to sit down and enjoy a meal. The food wasn't BAD by any means but pretty forgettable. I got the Korean Burrito and the beef had good flavor but the rest of the burrito was pretty much nothing. The fries were pretty flavorless but I will eat a whole plate of fries without realizing so I ate everything hahaha. If you are looking for a place to hang out with a small or large group and get some drinks, look no further! read more

Fun spot to catch up with friends and enjoy beers and cocktails. I got their green chili bowl lunch, and it was a great serving size and flavorful. The outdoor seating has heaters too which is nice in the winter. The staff was extremely friendly, and I would definitely return. read more

Our waitress was good. The decor/ambiance was fun. The food was just mediocre. Definitely more of a place to go hang out and drink. It was pouring outside so we didn't get to play any of the games or anything :( read more

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The vibe of this bar is very nice. Especially in the sunny weather. I came to meet up with a bunch of friends who had arrived earlier. I love the Apricot Dry Dock beer which is rare to see at some places. However, my friends did have some things to say about other drinks and food. Apparently the margaritas were bad. Which was pretty disappointing as I have friends that live trying margaritas at new places. I suppose they won't be trying them here again.Other cocktails that were drunk were mediocre. As for the food, my friends tried the falafel, Mac n cheese and the sliders. Again, I was told were all mediocre. I guess they won't be coming back here for the food or cocktails. For me, I was just here for a few beers. The atmosphere is awesome but I don't think I'll be coming back here for anything besides beer. read more

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Oh wow. Recess totally reminds me of the bars I used to frequent in college, back when I didn't prioritize the quality of alcohol... I just wanted to party. Not that it's a bad thing but not my first pick as a 30-something. I had dinner with a friend next door at Postino. We had time to kill before an event we were attending, and I've been meaning to check this place out. We weaved our way through the rowdy crowds and ordered a basic Lagunitas IPA at the bar. Nice staff that always seem to be on the move. We wandered around the massive outdoor patio until we found seats at a communal bench. Food looks like typical munchies. I feel like this place is packed every time I'm in the area. Good for them overall! read more

We had a ton of drinks here, fries and wings too. Everything was delicious all cocktails were yum. Service by bartender Taylor was great. There's inside and outside . The place blends with fieldtrip read more

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Oktoberfest specials are good! I love this bar in general though. The food is always delicious and the vibes are always top notch. It definitely gets busy, but that's half the fun to me! Huge outdoor patio where dogs are typically welcome. I'd recommend the pretzel bites and the Cuban! read more

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This was my first experience at Recess Beer Garden! The server was very nice upon arrival and we walked to the patio area to pick our own table! We opted for shade, but missed out on the misters leaving our location still very hot with no where to relocate. This restaurant is very popular! There were tons of friend groups and lots of fun, high energy! We were also meeting some friends to catch up and the level of noise made it almost impossible to hear each other. So, if you're looking for a place to grab a drink and have a more airy/light atmosphere... this is it! Also, everyone brings their dogs... so you get to dog watch and melt over all of the cute pups around and hope that their little ears can handle the bumping tunes! Aside from that, the food was tasty! I really enjoyed the dry rub wings with everything seasoning! I would come back to this location for this wings alone! They were juicy, smokey, packed with flavor and cooked to the perfect temp! The wedge salad was good, but I definitely found myself wishing for more of the ingredients on top... ex: more blue cheese, avocado, etc. But, the lettuce was crisp and fresh which was a definite win! All-in-all this spot is great for a group of friends wanting to drink and order a bunch of dishes to share. It's not ideal for friends looking to catch up... it'll be difficult to hear each other. I would go back for those tasty wings though! Maybe I'll have to catch Recess at a slower time in the day to get in without the crowds! read more

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