I've been to the original Westbound & Down in Idaho Springs, which I already love ~ but this Downtown Denver taproom is a straight-up VIBE. Tucked inside the Free Market alleyway at Dairy Block, this smaller satellite location delivers big on atmosphere. The tap list is thoughtfully curated, and the real standout is the space itself. The seating areas feel intentionally designed, cozy, and creative ~ and they rotate the layout every couple of months, which keeps things feeling fresh. When I stopped by, the main room was set up with comfy couches, lounge chairs, and bean-bag-style seating that practically invites you to settle in. I got so relaxed I ended up hanging out for several hours without even realizing it. It's the kind of place where time disappears in the best way. Shoutout to Joy, the beertender working that day ~ she was fantastic. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely helpful when talking through the beers. Great service without being overbearing, which always elevates the experience. If you're looking for a spot downtown that feels laid-back, stylish, and thoughtfully curated, this taproom absolutely delivers. I don't get downtown as often as I should, but this place is officially on my "come here more often" list. Love this new taproom ~100% my vibe!!! read more

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Very chill atmosphere and great selection of beer . Ai loved this place only wish they did not close so early read more

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4.5 stars. Whoa, this place looks so cool! Not sure what used to be in this building but there's a small counter when you enter to order beer. There's also only a few high stools, but the comfier seating is throughout the space behind the bar. I can see this place becoming crowded quickly, but luckily my friend and I scored a couch. W&D is one of my favorite breweries, and I love Dairy Block, so it's pretty much a perfect combination! read more

Walking back from the liquor store in Denver to bring some beers home from my travels, I ran across a small little alcove that looked like it was bumping. Turns out, it was one of Westbound and Down's locations! I didn't know they had a location in the city, so I ran in with a box of beer in my hand to try a couple small pours. Local Louie: An English Style Barleywine that they aged in Woody Creek Distillers Bourbon Barrels. Wow this was great and glad to try it since it is a draft only release. I got burnt brown sugar, ripe dates, and roasty coffee notes with a hint of molasses. How the West Was One: Mosaic: A West Coast IPA that was hopped using fresh hops of their hand selected Mosaic. This is a berry bomb and one of the best expressions of Mosaic. There is a reason that it was Gold at the Great American Beer Festival this year in West Coast IPA - not an easy feat... ____ read more

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Joy made this stop awesome!! What a lovely lady! She was so kind, informative and helpful!! Cheers to you Joy! Great beers, & hard tea. We sat in a common space, and enjoyed a break from all the chaos of the day. Parking was a little challenging. read more

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This is a brewery with a great location in the alley of Dairy Block that caught our eye to check out walking through a couple days before. They had a decent variety of beers on tap during our visit, lagers, NEIPA, West Coast IPA, even a barreled aged stout as well. Thankfully due to being a Tuesday it was not busy so almost had the place to ourselves. Weather was perfect to enjoy our beers outside! What really set this place apart was the bartender who really worked hard to pick a beer my wife would enjoy! She let her sample a couple different brews and knew her stuff with details about them all. It's that nice extra touch when a brewery bartender puts in that effort! Wish we would have got their name but either way very thankful and would recommend coming here. My wife did end up being a brew she didn't sample and it was a touch too bitter but still would agree on the five stars and was thankful of the quality of service! We would return next time in Denver solely for that! Another brewery worth your time to check out! read more

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What a lovely spot! Right in the dairy block! It's the perfect place stop by for a beer. I got the octoberfest and it was spectacular!! read more

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Stopped by for a quick drink before we went to dinner, and so glad we did! I tried the espresso martini, my friend had the Negroni, and another in our group tried a beer. Overall everything was delicious! The person helping us was so kind and very quick. There is some seating outside, and I believe there is an indoor seating area that looked nice and cozy. We are just in town visiting, but definitely would be a place I'd come to again! read more

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My favorite place to lounge around in Denver! Located in a cute alley that feels like a hidden gem, this brewery is such a vibe! The beer-tenders are always so sweet and helpful, and I absolutely LOVE the lounge. There are plenty of cozy seats and the lighting is dim and moody. Would highly recommend! read more

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Awesome spot tucked down a side street of shops. Plenty of indoor seating with some outdoor options and a cool leather seating lounge. Super solid beers. The hazy IPAs are right up there with the best in the state! Friendly servers, too! read more

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Westbound & Down exhibits top-quality beer, even when stacked against competition in the great State of Craft Beer, Colorado. Is it any wonder the brewery has expanded to multiple locations? The bartender I got was not only friendly, but informative. She treated me like an old friend. I ended up leaving with a case of beer and a smile! The place is difficult to find unless you're really paying attention, but if you want the easiest way there, when you get to 18th and Wazee, head eastward on 18th, on the left side of the road, and go down the first alleyway you come to, and as you walk along you will find the brewery on your right. Because it's largely outdoors, it has a nice relaxed ambience. The decor also lends to the peaceful atmosphere. read more

Another cool spot in the dairy district in Denver. I recommend stopping at all the spots down this magical alley. There were some good drinks here and a nice relaxing evening had. read more

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Great location by the Milk Market. They have nice seating along the alley way. Beer selection is great. Had a hazy IPA ( fries in the pic were from the food hall across from them) great place to people watch and unwind after strolling the 16th st mall read more

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As a beer snob visiting Denver I wanted to try as man at breweries as I could. Westbound and down was amongst my favorites. While only beer sold here in a small ally, we went back three times during our stay. Their hazy and west coast IPA's were awesome. Derive is simple counter service only and a small patio of outside seating and a small inside area as well, this is a no frills place serving awesome beer. If you're looking for good beer in downtown, here's a place you must visit. read more

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It's got outdoor seating and my husband tried two IPA's and he said both were really really good. The outdoor seating is in the alleyway of the Milk Market so there are food options everywhere but probably nothing really amazing. We both had ok food. He said he would definitely come back and they have sellers for me too. read more

I was searching which Denver breweries won awards at The Great American Beer Festival, and found this place. One of their beers won gold for the west coast-style IPA. Unfortunately, they didn't have that one on tap. Even so, my bf enjoyed the other beers they had. Westbound & Down has 3 different locations. This place is small and located in the Dairy Block. There are some seats inside, but we enjoyed sitting outside and watching the people walk by. read more

This is a hidden gem brewery! Very tiny inside a little nook with shops, barber shop, restaurants. I loved the logo and quaint look of the brewery. The woman sitting inside at the counter was so sweet, they don't really do flights but they did tasters in the standard glasses that she poured up for us. All the beer was great. I liked their sour and saison best - but that's just my personal preference. Any seating inside you can go to. Great place if you just want a quiet night out without the hustle and bustle of a large brewery! read more

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Best pizza in the state! Love the atmosphere and the outdoor seating. My go to place to invite friends from out of town.

Good crisp west coast IPA. Good service. A little hidden and "low key" but definitely recommend.

This place didn't have any food from what I saw but they have a small selection of good beer. It's located in a cute little alley, also known as the free market. They people in here are really chill and will help you pick a beer that fits you, lol. The service is great and a great place to stop by while you stroll down through the market. read more

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It was a nice atmosphere- good brew. It was a Tuesday- so not much happening, but nice place to relax.

these are some seriously good craft beers. Really enjoyed finding this place! and it's attached to a whole bunch of little overpriced shops and you can walk around with your beer so that's a plus! there is a nice patio outside with some heaters so plenty of seating options i would say. service was great! very nice beer tender there. keep in mind though they do have hot soft pretzels there, you are better off grabbing food from somewhere else in the milk market there. But I would come back here for a good beer anytime. read more

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Cuban was burnt. Cauliflower didn't have hardly any sauce. Hummus was bland. Not a fan. For $80

Great beer; excellent service and delicious food! Both styles of pizza are really good (thicker Detroit style as well as thin and round). Their salads are also great. What more could I ask for? read more

I enjoyed my beer here. It was really good. Bartender was friendly and welcoming. Only thing I didn't like is the location and small space. Oh and the lighting. Too bright for a taproom. Other than that it's a wonderful space for a quick beer. read more

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Great IPAs! Also picked up a most-excellent t-shirt. If you're by the stadium, check it out!

Great beer and Customer Service. Nice vibe, heated outdoor seating in a beautiful alleyway read more

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The hazy ipa and the Hefeweizen were outstanding. The main entrance is through the alley behind the building. Small patio and indoor seating but neat and clean. Good beer. What more can you ask for? read more

The dark mexican lager and regular mexican lager here are awesome! In a really cool alley close to Union Station made for a go alternative to some other busier & overrated breweries in the area. Would definitely come back! read more