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    Schoolyard Beer Garden

    4.1 (75 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tom G.

    This is in a really cool, turn of the century (20th) schoolhouse building. The building is awesome and you can take your beer wherever you want in the building. We went upstairs to a nice seating area. Good beer selection.

    Chocolate croissant and hibiscus tea
    Sachiko J.

    Cute place! You have choices for food and drink inside the building. It's a so smart idea to reuse the old building!

    Erin S.

    Excellent way to use an old building! Schoolyard Beer Garden sits upon the once famed Evan's School House, constructed in the early 1900s. This teacher loves a good historic school building and the history behind it is really cool. The Schoolyard keeps with the school theme and has divided up the inside into several businesses with one large food/beverage hall at the center. The variety of food options is excellent- American and Mediterranean cuisine unite. Cheese curds are amazing and plentiful. Prices are very reasonable for a downtown Denver affair. Their beverages are well thought out too with happy hours occurring daily. Obviously, the beer garden is in the title, so lots of beer choices as well. You order on a tab like situation and cash out at the end of the night. There is an automatic 20% gratuity added FYI. Trivia night on Thursdays is also a good time- sponsored by Geeks who Drink. We came in 4th so yay for us! I had a great time, great food, and great drinks. Can't wait to go back and try more of what Schoolyard had to offer.

    Shandi C.

    This place was amazing, only got to try the beer but with I had went back for the food.

    Exceptional wings. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Perfect balance of sweet and heat.
    Alice A.

    Impressive repurposing of a beautiful historic building. Only got wings this time. Did not expect to be blown away. Perfectly cooked with crispy exterior and juicy interior. Will definitely be back to try other items. They do disclose a fee of 20% is added to the bill so you don't need to add tip.

    Olivia Z.

    Loooove the massive outdoor area. As a dog owner I'm always looking for dog friendly places to enjoy a meal and beverage. The food was pretty good, if not a little expensive for what you're getting. I think they really draw you in for the vibe. I'd def go back, but maybe just for a beer!

    Tes H.

    If your grade school had served beer and offered craft cocktails under bistro lights, I probably would've skipped fewer classes. Enter The School Yard Beer Garden, a charmingly reimagined historic space where detentions are out and day drinking is in. Set in what looks like a vintage schoolhouse that traded textbooks for tap handles, this spot is dripping with character. Every creaky floorboard and weathered brick whispers, "We've seen things," while your pint of local brew says, "Let's make some new memories." Though I didn't eat (note to self: return hungry), the bar food menu strutted past me looking crispy, cheesy, and craveable. Think elevated classics that make you feel nostalgic and slightly rebellious at the same time. Whether you're sipping a fancy cocktail in the cozy interior or catching sunshine in the lively outdoor patio (with mist fans!), the vibe here is an A+. It's equal parts speakeasy, history class, and recess for adults. Highly recommend for your next casual hang or classy cocktail crawl. Just don't be surprised if you end up staying for extra credit.

    Angela T.

    Great place for coffee, lunch , cream or a beer . Lots of options for a snack or drink. Tons of seating indoors & outdoors.

    Indoor area
    Angela W.

    We were so lucky to be staying directly across the street from this place. Really cool historic building converted into McMinimam style. Order and pay inside for alcohol and food. Take it outside to eat on community picnic tables. Could have large groups. Covered or open air Also indoors many seating options with tvs. Food and craft beers were awesome. Giant pretzel with mustard and brat hit the spot. No need to go downtown or find a cool spot. Located in Capitol Hill district. We felt safe walking around there at night. Paid Parking lot next door is also where our lodging said to park overnight. Denver and Colorado is known for their craft beer and food scene. We were not let down.

    Bevvie and a beautiful day
    Lauren J.

    This is such a fantastic use of a retired school! Huge space, dog friendly, something for all ages. I just had a beer and some cheese curds, both were delicious. Staff was friendly and I can't wait to go back!

    Fall patio vibes - heater on :)
    Jill H.

    Great addition to the Denver beer scene! I love the vibes on the patio. Location can't be beat! Near the art museum and downtown, it's an easy place to add onto our Denver weekend trips! When I'm not feeling,in like a beer, I've ordered a frozé - delightful. You order at the counter and they have food options, in addition to drinks. Service has been good on both visits. If we lived closer, we'd be regulars!

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    What a fun afternoon and a place where a bunch of things are happening. Good food and drink selections.

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    Ordering is disjointed. Staff are mediocre. They don't seem to want to be there. The best part is the old school!

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    I visited Lowry Beer Garden for a work gathering, and it's honestly a great place for group…read moreoutings. The outdoor patio is spacious, relaxed, and perfect for enjoying Colorado's nice weather with friends or coworkers. We ordered a variety of shareable dishes, including the giant pretzel, loaded fries, fried pickles, hummus, wings, and grilled broccolini. My favorite was definitely the loaded fries--crispy, cheesy, topped with bacon and jalapeños, and packed with flavor. I'd happily order those again. The giant pretzel was great for sharing, and the hummus plate was a nice lighter option. The grilled broccolini was also surprisingly good. The only dish that didn't quite hit the mark for me was the wings. They had good flavor but were a little dry. Overall, the food was good, but nothing that really stood out as unforgettable. That said, the atmosphere is what makes this place worth visiting. It's the kind of spot I'd come back to for a sunny afternoon, drinks, and catching up with friends or coworkers. Great vibes, plenty of seating, and an easygoing environment.

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    3.8
    (235 reviews)
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    This brewery might make parking in rino worth it! My husband and I walked by and stopped in after…read morehearing the live emo music from the street. So glad that we did! Loved listening to the bands, and exploring the huge space. They have olllllld school pinball game, giant jenga, gigantic cornhole, trash can sized beer pong, and ladder ball (normal size). They also have an original Nintendo with Mario. Seating a little tricky, be careful sitting on the benches, they move in odd ways. But loved the tables and chairs upstairs with the perfect view of the stage! Service was my only complaint- I think the first guy at the bar was having a hard time because they were so busy. I waited at the bar for a while without being acknowledged, then by the time he did finally notice me he just held up a finger. Finally a chick came over and took my order, but it took a while. She was perfectly nice, however, and it wouldn't stop me from returning or recommending them. The helles was a decent German beer with a good depth of flavor- I would come back and try their other beers for sure. Highly highly recommend and will absolutely be back for other events! Bring back emo night please!

    Came here for a themed night out recently on a Friday night. I haven't been to the space in a few…read moreyears and it seems smaller on the inside than I remembered. They had a section with some large games like beer, pong and cornhole as well as a separate side that had a stage. The upstairs location had some tables and a ton of plants. You could overlook everything from the upstairs. The night was fun, but the place seemed dead for the most part. Kind of surprising for a nice weekend night. There is also a loud rowdy group that was kind of monopolizing all of the large games so we didn't get a chance to play those. Beer was decent although they do add a 20% charge. Might come back in the summer when the weather gets nicer.

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    Free pinball machines
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    Thought I would jump in to help up their current rating of 3.7 start as my yesterday's experience…read moreat 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.

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    4.7
    (136 reviews)
    12.0 mi
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    Such a charming little beer garden! I can't wait to be back. It was our first time visiting the…read morearea after a hike nearby and I'm glad we stumbled upon it. We brought our dog with us and enjoyed a few drinks in the garden. we didn't stay for lunch, but saw several visitors enjoying. Smelled delicious too!

    $20-30 I hate to give this place two stars because I was…read morereally enjoying my experience, all the way up until our pizza arrived. It's really a great spot. There's an outdoor garden with plenty of shade. There's indoor sitting as well if you prefer. The service was excellent! The bartender was extremely knowledgeable and let us sample a few beers before we made our selection. We were really in the groove. Enjoying our carefully selected beers, exhausted and hungry, we anxiously awaited our food selection. We decided that we would share a hand tossed, oven fried pizza, ( well that's the image we had in our imaginations). I was already planning on what to drink next, since my first yummy beer was crunching my thirst and hunger at the same time. And then it happened. Our pizza arrived. Right away we could tell it was a frozen pizza, but not the new fancy kinda frozen pizza, you know the ones that are, "not too bad for a frozen pizza", pizza. This was more like, I'm in middle school and, "this is all that's left in the fridge", kinda of frozen pizza. The pizza was so bad that we didn't finish it. The salt and bad sauce ruined the taste of the beers. And my anticipated second beer evaporated into a memory

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    Beautiful spot for a beer!
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