The Wynkoop, Downtown
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Wynkoop is a downtown brewpub that several commenters recommend. A couple call its discounted craft-beer deal great, and a few talk about pool and darts upstairs. One calls it a pioneer of Denver's brewpub scene, one says beer quality fluctuates though it is solid now, and one says to skip it.
Address
Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202
At a glance
- Best for
- Craft beer
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Pool tables
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SemiFamoustellurMom in r/Denver · Oct 2026
Offers Wynkoop as a suggested place to play pool.
- Recommendsu/gonzogustav in r/Denver · Oct 2026
Says weekday play is open with few players, which makes it good for practice.
- Recommendsu/bluecifer7 in r/denverfood · Oct 2025value
Praises the discounted craft beer deal as great, while calling the food deals weaker.
- Recommendsu/gargavar in r/denverfood · Mar 2026
Calls it an original pioneer of Denver's brewpub scene.
- Mixedu/JaguarUnfair1555 in r/denverfood · Mar 2026consistency
Says beer quality fluctuates but is solid now; menu uneven though fried chicken sandwich is good.
- Caveatu/kbtrost in r/denverfood · May 2026
Says to skip it, without giving a reason.
- Recommendsu/sloanemonroe in r/denverfood · Oct 2025value
Agrees the beer deal ranks among the top in town.
- Recommendsu/buckwatts888 in r/Denver · Oct 2026
Agrees with the parent's Wynkoop suggestion.
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- Recommendsu/Mapleleafs738 in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Praises the upstairs space, which has pool and darts.
- Recommendsu/pootin_in_tha_coup in r/denverfood · Aug 2024
Lists Wynkoop as a stop along the way back.
- Mixedu/ethanincolorado in r/denverfood · Nov 2025ambience
Suggests it as a possible pick but notes it may not be explicitly child or dog free.
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