Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse, one of Colorado’s most decorated craft breweries, has opened its newest taproom and restaurant in Denver’s RiNo (River North) Arts District. This new location brings Great Divide’s iconic beers and celebrated dishes to one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, a mile down the road from its original Denver brewery.

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RiNo taproom brings award-winning Great Divide beers to a new neighborhood

Located in the former Stem Ciders taproom, Great Divide’s sister brand, the RiNo taproom and restaurant offers a welcoming space for locals and visitors alike to savor award-winning brews paired with an elevated, flavor-forward dining menu. With 12 beers on tap, including one Stem Ciders cider as a nod to its predecessor, guests can enjoy a wide selection of Great Divide favorites from Bateman Bier, a 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) gold medal winner, to the Yeti Imperial Stout and the refreshing Hercules Double IPA.

Visitors will also enjoy rotating seasonal brews and thoughtful non-alcoholic options like the Summer Breeze (Q Ginger Beer with fresh strawberries, lemon and mint), the Spicy Sunset (Q grapefruit soda mixed with grapefruit bitters, lime, jalapeño and agave with a Tajín rim), the Bloomin’ Herb (orange bitters, hibiscus syrup, rosemary and fresh lemon) and the Golden Wave (orange juice, cream of coconut, pineapple syrup and orange bitters). For those who want to bring the flavor home, Great Divide RiNo also offers cans, growlers and merchandise.

Great Divide Brewery legacy continues in RiNo Arts District

For more than 30 years, Great Divide has played a defining role in Colorado’s beer scene, garnering 19 GABF medals, five World Beer Cup Awards and 14 spots on Beer Advocate’s Top-Rated Beers: Colorado. Founded in 1994 by Brian Dunn, Great Divide became Denver’s first microbrewery at a time when craft beer was just beginning to take hold in the city. Its new RiNo outpost signals the brewery’s continued evolution, marrying its legacy of award-winning beer with fresh experiences designed for today’s craft drinker.

“Great Divide has always been rooted in bringing people together over exceptional beer, and RiNo embodies that spirit more than ever,” says Justin Adrian, president of Operations of Vibe Concepts. “The fact that this location sits so close to our original brewery makes this moment feel like coming home and seeing how quickly the neighborhood has embraced the space has made it even more special. We are incredibly honored to be a part of this community and keep pouring the beers people know, love and come back for.”

Seasonal food menu pairs with Great Divide craft beer lineup

The RiNo taproom and restaurant also features a menu of seasonal bites designed to pair perfectly with Great Divide’s craft brews, including its beloved pork green chili, signature juicy burgers, Hazy IPA–battered fish and chips and the fan-favorite spicy peach sandwich. Guests can also indulge in elevated bar classics such as pretzels with queso, deviled eggs topped with crispy bacon and wings available with bold rubs like chili lime BBQ and Nashville hot or coated in saucy favorites like hot honey, traditional BBQ and garlic parmesan.

Breakfast and brunch offerings expand Great Divide RiNo experience

For early birds, the RiNo outpost serves up hearty breakfast staples as well, including chicken and waffles, loaded breakfast burritos smothered in pork green chili and the indulgent Kitchen Sink breakfast potatoes piled high with bacon, sausage, mushrooms, shredded cheddar, onions, peppers, scrambled eggs, cream cheese and green chili.

Vibe Concepts hospitality group operates Great Divide RiNo

Great Divide RiNo is part of the portfolio of Vibe Concepts, the Denver-based hospitality group behind 12 restaurants across the metro area. Founded by brothers Dan, John and Mike Shipp, Vibe Concepts is built on three core principles: customer service, quality and community, which continue to guide the company’s growth and longstanding commitment to neighborhood involvement.

Great Divide RiNo is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. For more information on Great Divide RiNo, visit greatdividebreweryandroadhouse.com.