Bars & Drinks in Sloan Lake
Joyride Brewing Company
Rates above the average for bars & drinks near Sloan Lake — one of 19 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Joyride Brewing Company is a community-focused brewery in Denver known for its world-class beers and intentional neighborhood gathering space, located with rooftop views overlooking Sloan's Lake.
This is where locals become regulars—reviewers describe it as feeling like family, with an exceptional focus on creating connection through great beer and hospitality rather than just serving drinks.
- ✓Rooftop patio with views over Sloan's Lake, especially excellent on sunny days
- ✓Wide variety of beer styles from IPA to Belgian to German Lager, plus seltzer cocktails for non-beer drinkers
- ✓Legendary trivia night on Tuesdays with devoted following
- ✓Food trucks on-site to pair with drinks
- ✓Genuine hospitality and community-minded atmosphere that keeps people coming back for years
- ⚠Gets packed, especially in summer—arrive early or plan for parking challenges
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: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
People Order
- —Ice Cutter Kölsch
- —Kolsch
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsJennifer S. Levine #jennifire
a month ago
This place is such a fun experience. The location, views, the open patio space make it a great meetup spot! The brews are refreshing with a selection to suit all palettes from IPA to Belgian to German Lager, it's got everyone covered. And, food trucks fill your belly! I enjoy it most especially during the summer for the patios, but it's a cozy spot during the winters, as well. The place does get packed, so be sure to plan accordingly with parking and otherwise.
Geri Montoya
2 months ago
EXCELLENT service, comradery, atmosphere, and BEER. #IceCutterKölsch Our favorite local pub. THE VERY BEST!!! No contest. I'd give them an 11, if I could. AND, Best Trivia Night in town! 🏆
Andrew Chetram
2 months ago
Feels like family every time I’m here. Beer is delicious and they have a wide variety for what ever you’re feeling. I find myself coming here whenever I’m ready for a beer because of the hospitality and great beer. They also have a killer roof top patio and view over Sloans lake! If beers not your thing, they do seltzer cocktails as well!!
Jackie Davidson
2 months ago
Just the best brewery, with the most intentional community minded atmosphere in Denver. We came to Joyride for a beer in 2018 when we moved into the neighborhood, and have been coming back weekly ever since, even when we moved 20 minutes away. They are so focused on creating a space for people to feel connected to one another, a bar “where everybody knows your name.” I cannot say enough about this place, we love it here! Oh, and the beer is world class too. Must try my favorite, the Kolsch!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joyride Brewing Company worth it in Sloan Lake?
This is where locals become regulars—reviewers describe it as feeling like family, with an exceptional focus on creating connection through great beer and hospitality rather than just serving drinks. Known for: rooftop views, killer beer, genuine community.
What should I order at Joyride Brewing Company?
Popular choices at Joyride Brewing Company include Ice Cutter Kölsch, Kolsch.
What do visitors love about Joyride Brewing Company?
Rooftop patio with views over Sloan's Lake, especially excellent on sunny days Wide variety of beer styles from IPA to Belgian to German Lager, plus seltzer cocktails for non-beer drinkers Legendary trivia night on Tuesdays with devoted following Food trucks on-site to pair with drinks Genuine hospitality and community-minded atmosphere that keeps people coming back for years
Is there anything to know before visiting Joyride Brewing Company?
Gets packed, especially in summer—arrive early or plan for parking challenges
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