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Restaurants in Golden Triangle

Schoolyard Beer Garden

4.1
295 Google reviews

One of 12 restaurants we've tracked near Golden Triangle.

Things to Know

Schoolyard Beer Garden is a repurposed elementary school beer garden and restaurant known for its creative food, local beer selection, and dog-friendly outdoor space, located in Denver with both a casual cafe and full bar.

The unique appeal lies in its thoughtfully converted school building with massive indoor and outdoor seating, making it a relaxed spot for beers and food with genuine character.

  • Beautifully preserved historic schoolhouse architecture with creative repurposing that reviewers loved exploring
  • Dog-friendly atmosphere and abundant seating both inside and outside
  • Fresh, flavorful food with vegetarian and creative options
  • Diverse local beer selection including sours and classics
  • 20% service fee added automatically at counter-service ordering, which some reviewers felt excessive given limited service
  • Food pricing is high relative to portion size and counter-service format
  • Some dishes run very spicy—the Harissa Chicken was noted as almost inedible without a cooling condiment

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

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

Closed now

People Order

  • bison burgers
  • burrata salad
  • Cuban sandwich
  • Harissa Chicken

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What Visitors Say

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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

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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!

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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.

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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 Golden Triangle?

The unique appeal lies in its thoughtfully converted school building with massive indoor and outdoor seating, making it a relaxed spot for beers and food with genuine character. Known for: beer garden in a preserved schoolhouse.

What should I order at Schoolyard Beer Garden?

Popular choices at Schoolyard Beer Garden include bison burgers, burrata salad, Cuban sandwich, Harissa Chicken.

What do visitors love about Schoolyard Beer Garden?

Beautifully preserved historic schoolhouse architecture with creative repurposing that reviewers loved exploring Dog-friendly atmosphere and abundant seating both inside and outside Fresh, flavorful food with vegetarian and creative options Diverse local beer selection including sours and classics

Is there anything to know before visiting Schoolyard Beer Garden?

20% service fee added automatically at counter-service ordering, which some reviewers felt excessive given limited service Food pricing is high relative to portion size and counter-service format Some dishes run very spicy—the Harissa Chicken was noted as almost inedible without a cooling condiment

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