Wynkoop Brewing Company Denver bar interior
Craft Beer Bar

Wynkoop Brewing Company

★ 4.5 $$ LoDo, Denver Craft beer, after work, casual nights
Bar Details
Address1634 18th Street, Denver CO 80202
NeighbourhoodLoDo
Price Range$$
Best ForBeer enthusiasts, after work, casual groups
SignatureWynkoop Rail Yard
ReservationsRecommended on weekends, walk-ins usually possible weekdays
Hours11am-12am daily
StyleCraft Beer Bar

Plan Your Visit

Wynkoop Brewing Company draws a steady local crowd in LoDo. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.

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1634 18th Street, Denver CO 80202
Published · Last updated · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team

Our Take on Wynkoop Brewing Company

Wynkoop Brewing Company sits in LoDo, Denver, and earns its reputation as one of the city's most reliable craft beer 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 Wynkoop Rail Yard 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. Wynkoop Brewing Company has been pouring at this level long enough that locals treat it as a standard, not a destination.

For our editors, Wynkoop Brewing Company sits comfortably in the conversation about the best craft beer 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
Wynkoop Rail Yard
The house signature. Order this first to understand what Wynkoop Brewing Company 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. Wynkoop Brewing Company keeps a thoughtful back bar.

Best Time to Visit

Mid-week visits give you the most attention from the bar staff. Wynkoop Brewing Company is best on quiet Tuesday and Wednesday evenings when fresh kegs go on.

Who It Is For

Beer enthusiasts, after-work groups, and locals who care about what is on tap this week.

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

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