Bars & Drinks in Capitol Hill
Schoolyard Beer Garden
Things to Know
Schoolyard Beer Garden is a repurposed elementary school beer garden known for its dog-friendly atmosphere and creative food offerings, located in Denver with both indoor and expansive outdoor seating.
The preserved school building and laid-back vibe create a uniquely charming spot where you can enjoy local beers and quality food in a spacious, dog-friendly environment.
- ✓Creative, fresh food including standout items like burrata salad, bison burgers, and harissa chicken
- ✓Beautiful adaptive reuse of the historic elementary school building with original architectural features preserved
- ✓Dog-friendly outdoor beer garden with tons of seating both inside and outside
- ✓Diverse beer selection with friendly, attentive staff
- ✓Multiple dining options including a cafe for coffee and pastries
- ⚠Automatic 20% service fee applied even though you order at counter and bus your own tables, making food expensive relative to the service level
- ⚠Some dishes run notably spicy (harissa chicken) without clear menu warnings
- ⚠Food pricing on the higher side ($23+ for burgers, $38 for two entrees before tip)
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Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Mark I.
3 weeks ago
The food is only OK and expensive for what you get, but we love how this former elementary school and been preserved and repurposed. My wife ordered a southwest salad and I had a burger with fries. The bill came to $38 dollars including a 20% service fee even though you order at a counter, pick up your own food, get your own drinks, napkins, etc, and bus your own tables. The "service" you pay 20% for is someone taking your order and putting it on the counter when it's ready, like a Chipotle or McDonald's. If you go, take a couple of minutes to walk through the building. We really enjoyed seeing how it's been repurposed while still preserving many features. It also has a huge outdoor seating space. This would be fun for a simple drink outside with friends in nice weather. My wife enjoyed the salad though it was heavily overdressed. If we went again, we would likely ask for dressing on the side. My burger was fine, just not worth $23 with a $5 upgrade for fries instead of chips
Wassim Ayass
10 months ago
A fantastic beer garden with a welcoming atmosphere and great offerings. The space is beautifully designed, blending smart details with laid-back, stylish vibes that make it easy to relax and unwind. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. The food was excellent, everything we tried was flavorful and fresh. The burrata salad stood out with its creamy texture and vibrant ingredients, and the bison burgers were juicy and perfectly seasoned. Their drink selection was diverse and satisfying, with options to please any palate. One of the best touches? It’s dog-friendly, which adds even more charm and makes it a great spot to visit with your four-legged friends. Highly recommended!
Karla Jorgensen
10 months ago
A great spot! Spent the day in Denver with the family and grabbed lunch and drinks here. Visit the face for coffee, ice cream, pastries, and quick bites, or the beer garden for local beers and food. We got the Cuban, a burger, and green goddess salad. Highly recommend all. Everything was delicious. Just be aware that they do add a 20% service fee, so you don’t need to tip. We knew that going in, so it wasn’t a big deal to us. There is tons of seating inside and outside.
Yana Yavorska
8 months ago
This place is seriously amazing — I can’t even explain how much I loved it. The vibe is chill, the people are super friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. I had a veggie burger (love that they’ve got options if you don’t eat meat), and it was so good. The beer selection is on point — sours, classics, whatever you’re into. The location is awesome, the service was top-notch, and the prices were honestly way better than I expected. Everything just hit right. Highly recommend checking this spot out — go now, grab some great food and beer, and enjoy life. You’ll love it.❤️
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schoolyard Beer Garden worth it in Capitol Hill?
The preserved school building and laid-back vibe create a uniquely charming spot where you can enjoy local beers and quality food in a spacious, dog-friendly environment. Known for: historic schoolhouse turned relaxed beer garden.
What do visitors love about Schoolyard Beer Garden?
Creative, fresh food including standout items like burrata salad, bison burgers, and harissa chicken Beautiful adaptive reuse of the historic elementary school building with original architectural features preserved Dog-friendly outdoor beer garden with tons of seating both inside and outside Diverse beer selection with friendly, attentive staff Multiple dining options including a cafe for coffee and pastries
Is there anything to know before visiting Schoolyard Beer Garden?
Automatic 20% service fee applied even though you order at counter and bus your own tables, making food expensive relative to the service level Some dishes run notably spicy (harissa chicken) without clear menu warnings Food pricing on the higher side ($23+ for burgers, $38 for two entrees before tip)
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