Zuni Street Brewing

Cool vibe - the Industrial building is liven up with a crazy amount of plants growing everywhere. And good tunes playing. They've got outdoor seating both in front and in back as well. 18 beers on draft, good mix of styles. Available in taster, 10 oz, or pint sizes. I had the Kolsch and Schwarzbier that were both good.

Spacious place with a front and back patio that serves good beers while the music is a bit to loud. But, definitely a place to check out and try some beers.

Denver has so many places within walking distance of each other, it's hard to go wrong. And it is hard to stand out as well. This place hit all of the marks. Good beer, good vibe, and good selection. It's a "come to the bar and order" place so there isn't really any service to speak of. I had a couple solid porters before meeting coworkers for dinner. They had a band outside as well. Grab a seat at the picnic table outside and enjoy yourself!

Located just west of downtown in the Highland District - I think they call it this - Zuni Street is a lively and place that offers a wide array of decent beers and styles. The atmosphere is fun and boisterous and the venue itself is airy with a large patio overlooking the Denver skyline. On tap are about 13 beers, including several juicy IPAs and one delicious porter. Since it is a residential neighborhood, parking could be difficult; however, Bus 28 from downtown runs right by the front door. Zuni is one of the many reasons that Denver is a great beer town.

 

 

 

for how new these guys are, its impossible not to be real impressed. the brewer has come from bells and new belgium from what i understand, and despite being a younger dude is highly competent, and the beers he is making are immediately ahead of the curve. we also got the chance to chat with him a little bit, and he is kind, humble, and intelligent. i felt immediately good about this place after meeting him. the vibe is cool too, the taproom has a neat wooden bar with pergola above it, almost sets an outdoor tone, and even though it has high ceilings and is rather cavernous, its relaxed and quiet, they did a nice job with acoustic treatments. still seems so new, not that it doesnt have character, but this place will grow up over time. they have a cool patio out back and even parking! i was surprised by the number of beers on tap, more than ten, covering a huge range of styles. if you cant find a beer that interests you here, thats your problem. i liked the belgian dark with ginger, and all of the hoppy stuff we tried was excellent. i think these guys re going to do well, simple but also ambitious beers that are technically already very dialed in and a relaxed vibe. i was nervous for them when they opened a brewery here, thinking we have to be close to saturation, but they have something cool going on and are a great add to the neighborhood! ill be back for sure.

 

V-Zuni Street is located in between LoHi and the West Highlands area near downtown Denver. It straddles an urban feel with a more suburban feel. The moderately large space is a former garage with overhead doors, concrete floors, etc. There is a small patio out front and slightly larger patio in back. Brewing equipment is mostly hidden behind the bar. Decor is, um, uninteresting. I visited after work on nice spring Wednesday and the place was busy, but not crowded.

Q-I tried three beers, two different IPAs and a porter. One IPA was pretty good, the other IPA was not great, and the porter was average. No off flavors or glaring flaws to be tasted, but nothing earth shatteringly good, either.

Ser-There were multiple bar tenders, which made service quick. The guy I dealt with was knowledgeable about the beers, and poured a decent pint. No fancy glassware, but all beers were served in nonic-like glasses.

Sel-No guest taps. Eight Zuni Street beers on offer, with a pretty standard selection of styles, e.g., IPA, pale, porter, blonde. Nothing barrel aged or sour, which is a change from recent trends.

O-Zuni Street is the definition of middle-of-the-road. They are not taking any chances on decor, beer, location, or anything. The Zuni IPA is worth drinking, but they will need to step up their game to make me come back.