Restaurants in LoDo
Recess - Tivoli
Rates above the average for restaurants near LoDo — one of 41 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Recess - Tivoli is a casual sports bar and restaurant on the DU campus known for its fun atmosphere, smash burgers, and friendly bartenders, located in the Tivoli building.
Reviewers love the lively atmosphere with sports on screens, attentive bartenders, and a well-designed dual-level bar setup that makes it feel like a social hub for students and locals alike.
- ✓Smash burgers are legitimately excellent and a standout menu item
- ✓Bartenders are notably kind, attentive, and create a welcoming vibe
- ✓Fun indoor and outdoor spaces with a unique double bar design
- ✓Chicken tenders and jalapeño tater tots are solid comfort food options
- ⚠Staffing can be stretched thin during peak times and big game events (opening weekend had only one bartender, server, and cook)
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
People Order
- —Smash Burger
- —Chicken tenders
- —Jalapeño tater tots
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsGarrett Beavers
in the last week
Great food, atmosphere with the sports and the bartenders are the nicest.
Sophie L
in the last week
So glad Recess is on campus! Loved their other location and this one is equally fun. Tried the chicken tenders and jalapeño tater tots, both delicious. Service was friendly. Will be back!
Daniella Carpenter
in the last week
We came on the first Friday after opening. Super excited to see how they redecorated the space and to try out the new “Recess.” The atmosphere was great, the drinks and food were delicious! The only issue was the lack of proper staffing - especially when there was a Broncos game scheduled right across from the campus. There was only 1 bartender, 1 server, and 1 cook, which wasn’t nearly enough for the anticipated crowds. Hopefully they will bring on more team members to keep up with the busier times. Shout out to Hannah for holding it down! She was so kind, sweet and took the dinner rush like a champ!
Kaitlin Why
in the last week
Friendly bartender who was funnily enough from our home town in Philly (Go Birds) and he was very kind and attentive. The Smash Burger was an actual smash burger and it was delicious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Recess - Tivoli worth it in LoDo?
Reviewers love the lively atmosphere with sports on screens, attentive bartenders, and a well-designed dual-level bar setup that makes it feel like a social hub for students and locals alike. Known for: smash burgers and good vibes on campus.
What should I order at Recess - Tivoli?
Popular choices at Recess - Tivoli include Smash Burger, Chicken tenders, Jalapeño tater tots.
What do visitors love about Recess - Tivoli?
Smash burgers are legitimately excellent and a standout menu item Bartenders are notably kind, attentive, and create a welcoming vibe Fun indoor and outdoor spaces with a unique double bar design Chicken tenders and jalapeño tater tots are solid comfort food options
Is there anything to know before visiting Recess - Tivoli?
Staffing can be stretched thin during peak times and big game events (opening weekend had only one bartender, server, and cook)
How expensive is Recess - Tivoli?
Recess - Tivoli is moderately priced, with a 5.0-star rating from 4 Google reviews.
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