Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Rock Bottom Restaurant & BreweryRock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Rock Bottom Restaurant & BreweryRock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Brewery, Bar, Eatery

1001 16th Street
Denver, Colorado, 80265
United States

(303) 534-7616 | map
rockbottom.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.69
Beers:
471
Ratings:
3,248
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PLACE STATS
Average:
3.78
Reviews:
45
Ratings:
87
pDev:
15.87%
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Ratings by barefootbrewer:
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Reviewed by barefootbrewer from Mississippi

4/5  rDev +5.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
I spent several nights here during the GABF. There were always interesting people to talk to and the beer is pretty good. The food is excellent. We had everything from appetizers to steaks and didn't find anything that was less than good (and mostly excellent). The beer selection is fair for a brewpub and the quality tended to be on the (B+) side. Joining the mug club is free and you get a 20 oz pour instead of the standard pint. Overall, if I lived near this place, it would be a regular hangout. There are other great places in the area, but this one has something for everyone.
Oct 13, 2008
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.82/5  rDev +1.1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
been in here a few times over the years but somehow just reviewing it now after this most recent trip. it was the only bar that seemed to be open after the avs game walking back to our hotel, and it was a great stop overall, right on the mall downtown. its a huge space, like enormous, with several dining areas, a long bar down the back, a little patio out front, and down the hall a back room that looks like its for private events, another bar back there. it was quiet when we were in, later at night, but it would take a few hundred people for this place not to feel sparse, its that big. a slightly upscale feeling spot with a lot of darker wood features and a sort of corporate feel overall, but its pleasant, low key, and the service at the bar was fantastic when we were there, which enhanced our experience. chalkboard menu showed maybe ten or a dozen beers on, we had an old school ipa that was solid and familiar, a generic but well executed helles, and a yeasty wheat beer that they were calling a wit but also seemed to sort of have a hefeweizen ester profile to it, tasty. they have always had solid beer in here, i dont think they get enough love for that, its obvious they know what theyre doing in the brew house, but in denver to get hype you have to be pretty elite i suppose. we didnt eat here, but they have a full menu, have to dig in next time. i like that they are open late, have a full bar, and reasonable prices all things considered. reliable liquid, friendly service, and a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. maybe one of the better locations for this chain.
Saturday at 07:47 PM
 
Rated: 4.25 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 25, 2021
 
Rated: 2.98 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Feb 05, 2020
 
Rated: 1.63 by Shy_Traveler45 from Montana

Feb 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Richie_C_Johnson from Minnesota

Feb 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by IckyT2012 from Florida

Jan 27, 2017
 
Rated: 5 by Butchnasty from Louisiana

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.66 by GRFounder from Michigan

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 1 by siddhartha from Colorado

Jan 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.89 by erk0607 from Colorado

Jan 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.53 by gilgar from Texas

Aug 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by BeerBucks from New York

Aug 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.13 by Topphawg

Aug 12, 2015
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Reviewed by hophead723 from California

4.16/5  rDev +10.1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
I came here on game-day, which was overcrowded and it was hard to find a seat but that's to be expected just about everywhere so it will not factor into my rating here. There was a great selection and the prices were decent. I got the excellent Hair of the Tongue Imperial IPA and it was delicious! I in fact didn't know the ABV until I decided to check on here and it was a whopping 10.5%abv, so the beer was very well executed. The food was awesome too, we got some chicken strips that were high quality and very fresh. I would definitely recommend this great place for their selection, atmosphere, and quality. Cheers.
Apr 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by sohearn from Alabama

Feb 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by KLHBB from Arkansas

Feb 18, 2015
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Rated by evan35 from North Carolina

3.79/5  rDev +0.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
For 16th street this was a decent blend of craft beer and inexpensive enough food.
Jan 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by italianstallion from Wisconsin

Dec 21, 2014
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Reviewed by jihadFRANK from Colorado

2.99/5  rDev -20.9%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 2.5 | service: 2.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 2
The beer was fine, but the food was terrible. I've stopped going to Rock Bottom because my food is never cooked properly, always overcooked. Although the selection of both beer and food are good, they don't know how to cook it.

Also, we had to wait long periods of time to order, receive drinks, and ultimately food as well.

I've been here twice, and won't go back.
Dec 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by ManBearPat from Colorado

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by newbeeraday from Pennsylvania

Nov 29, 2014
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Rated by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

3/5  rDev -20.6%
Average food and average beer and generic atmosphere.
Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Blazer22 from Colorado

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by TheyCallMeYukon from Ohio

Oct 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kingpin1010 from California

Oct 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by yemenmocha from Arizona

Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sheehan50 from Ohio

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by spointon from Illinois

Jul 10, 2014
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Reviewed by Billolick from New York

3.9/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Larger place, with a quality and comfortable feel. Nice out door seating and drinking area, as well a multiple bar areas in side. Didnt realize it was a chain upon visiting and staying a while, so thats gotta be a good thing.

Decent place for a bite or quality draft. On the less seedy and touristy side of 16th. Not a must visit destination, but served the purpose of an easy and enjoyable enough brew stop, upon getting to downtown Denver. More interesting spots were sought out afterwords
Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hopcycle from Virginia

Jul 09, 2014
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Reviewed by BMMillsy from Florida

3.85/5  rDev +1.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.5
Stopped in here when I arrived in Denver. Nice little place with typical mountain west decor of wood, stone, and brick. Nice big bar, some fermenters above. Helpful and friendly service, had 3 samplers with decent enough beer. Bartender didn’t charge me for any of those which was nice. Got some steak tacos and they were OK but obviously frozen chain food quality. Overall worth stopping in but no need to go out of your way.
Jul 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by GeraldJackson12 from California

Jun 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JHendu from Texas

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by joelambic from Illinois

Jun 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by timlyon from Arizona

Jun 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by portia99 from Massachusetts

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Ludy from Minnesota

Apr 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.66 by DenverHopHead from Colorado

Apr 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by bsm80x from New York

Mar 13, 2014
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in Denver, CO
Brewery rating: 3.69 out of 5 with 3248 ratings