The Wild Corgi Pub Denver bar interior
After Work Bar

The Wild Corgi Pub

★ 4.5 $$ Capitol Hill, Denver After work, neighbourhood drinks, mid-week
Bar Details
Address1228 E 20th Avenue, Denver CO 80205
NeighbourhoodCapitol Hill
Price Range$$
Best ForCo-workers, casual drinks, mid-week evenings, groups of 2 to 6
SignatureCorgi Pour
ReservationsRecommended on weekends, walk-ins usually possible weekdays
Hours12pm-12am daily
StyleAfter Work Bar

Plan Your Visit

The Wild Corgi Pub draws a steady local crowd in Capitol Hill. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.

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1228 E 20th Avenue, Denver CO 80205
Published · Last updated · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team

Our Take on The Wild Corgi Pub

The Wild Corgi Pub sits in Capitol Hill, Denver, and earns its reputation as one of the city's most reliable after work bars. The room is calibrated for the work it does. Lighting is low without being theatrical, the seating is built for two- to four-person conversations, and the bar itself is the focal point rather than the music or the decor.

The list rewards the curious. The Corgi Pour is the headline pour and a useful first order. From there, classics are built to spec and the originals lean on technique rather than novelty. Pricing sits at $$ for the city — fair for the precision and the room.

Service is the differentiator. Bartenders here read the table quickly and pace drinks to the conversation. Crowd notes: rating of 4.5 reflects steady delivery rather than a moment in the sun. The Wild Corgi Pub has been pouring at this level long enough that locals treat it as a standard, not a destination.

For our editors, The Wild Corgi Pub sits comfortably in the conversation about the best after work bars in Denver. If you have an evening here, build it around the signature, then explore the rest of the menu.

What to Order

01
Corgi Pour
The house signature. Order this first to understand what The Wild Corgi Pub is about and how the bar approaches its category.
02
Bartender's Choice
Tell the bartender two flavours you enjoy and one spirit you do not. The team here is skilled enough to deliver something off the menu that fits.
03
House Old Fashioned
A useful benchmark drink. The Old Fashioned is where you can read the bar's stocking philosophy and the bartender's technique side by side.
04
Late Night Pour
Move to a longer aged spirit, a fortified wine, or a single-cask whisky for the back half of the evening. The Wild Corgi Pub keeps a thoughtful back bar.

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays from 6pm to 8pm is the sweet spot. The Wild Corgi Pub thins out by 10pm on weeknights — enough to linger without rushing.

Who It Is For

Co-workers winding down, friends meeting before dinner, and anyone who needs a reliable spot for a Tuesday pint.

More options nearby in our Hidden Gem Bars in Denver guide. The full After Work Bars in Denver roundup expands the picks across the city, and our Denver Bar Guide covers every occasion.

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