Arvada Beer Garden

The Beer Garden in Olde Town Arvada is absolutely beautiful. The space is bright, modern, and inviting, with gorgeous wood beams, high ceilings, and a true indoor-outdoor layout that opens up to views of the nearby park and stream. It’s one of the best-designed dining spaces in Arvada and works perfectly for lunch, dinner, or just hanging out. The food was excellent, and the lunch special is a standout value: any burger or brat, fries, and a fountain drink for $13 (Monday–Friday, 11am–2pm). Everything came out hot, fresh, and well prepared. What really set this visit apart was the service and leadership. The district manager, Josiah, stopped by our table to say hello and was genuinely warm and welcoming. You can tell he cares about the guest experience. The general manager, Isaiah, was also incredibly friendly and kind—both of them made the atmosphere feel relaxed and personal, not corporate. They also offer thoughtful non-alcoholic options, including local sodas from Rocky Mountain Soda Company, and for dessert they serve Little Man Ice Cream, which is an awesome touch—especially if you’re walking around Olde Town. Between the food, value, atmosphere, views, and standout staff, The Beer Garden Arvada is easily one of the best places to eat and hang out in Olde Town Arvada. Highly recommend.

We enjoyed the food, beer and atmosphere at Arvada Beer Garden! I’ve read other posts about the food not being good, but everything our group ordered was very good. The beer line was long at times on Tuesday evening, so perhaps an improvement to be made there. But our food came out quickly and was a good meal. We will return!

I like the atmosphere. The drinks are alright and the food is ok too. The amount of available parking does not match the size of the venue. You will end up trying to park elsewhere. They are building a large apartment complex next door as well. The mandatory 18% auto gratuity would make more sense if there was an actual server. You have to walk up and order your drinks and food at the counter. You have to walk up to get your food and bus your dishes. What service are we paying for? Also the sign telling you this isn't on the wall or by the menu. It's on the top of the bar counter facing up. You will completely miss it if you're reading their menu. The first sign I found when I started looking for them is in the bathroom. So shady.

Great outdoor space with a large beer selection on tap. The food was also tasty. This is now my favorite place in Arvada to enjoy a cold beer outside. The flowers and atmosphere were well designed and impressive. Must try recommendation is a beer with hot wings.

Very nice atmosphere. Tried the onion rings and they were pretty good. Nice selection of beers. The 18% service charge will prevent us from coming back. There is absolutely NO service. You order and get your own beer. Order and get your own food. I always leave a generous tip for the appropriate service provided, however, this service charge is just a way to increase prices. They need to rethink their model, as I’ve heard this same complaint from several people who have been there.

We checked out the Arvada Beer Garden 🍻 for the first time last weekend and had a great time! The local beer selection was excellent, and the 🥙 gyro sandwich was generous and delicious, we shared as a snack. It was loaded with shaved lamb, feta, French fries, and veggies, and adding hummus gave it some additional flavor. We really enjoyed the space, and it's great that they offer ♿ handicap accessible seating and 🚻 restrooms. Just a heads-up: 🅿️ parking can be a bit of a hassle currently with the nearby construction 🚧. There is a service charge included, but it's a no-tipping establishment, which makes for an easy checkout.

Everything was clean and seemed very organized! There was a long line for drinks, but it moved quickly! The bar tenders are kind and efficient. The food line was much shorter and my food was ready in about 5 minutes. We ordered the mediterranean platter, giant pretzel and cheese, and the Reuben Brat. All were really yummy!! The Reuben brat was so good. The sauerkraut was so so so good!!

Brand new place in Arvada, easy access from I-70 and well worth the drive if you aren’t lucky enough to live within walking or biking distance. Such a cute, welcoming, and affordable place to relax, have a delicious cocktail, or casual bite to eat. We appreciated the 18% gratuity because it made closing out our bill quick and easy! Love the concept, a great for the entire family! Can’t wait to return!

I love this beer garden. It's walking distance to my house and I love that you don't have to close out your tab. Side salad is huge for only 5$. I like that the cucumbers are diced and not rings. I got the green goddess dressing which was ok. Next time I'd probably get the miso vinaigrette. The ahi tuna bowl is good too. I do wish they'd just offer an impossible meat burger vs charging 3$ to sub it on their standard burger which is already 11$ :/ There are a lot of long tables which are awesome for groups. There's an event calendar as you walk in too. Pro tip : parking is limited. Don't park at the uchealth ED if there's no parking. Instead park at the park just east and walk over.

I had high hopes for this place but am sad to say it falls short on several marks. The good: - decent beer selection - nice outdoor seating - good ambiance The bad: - they charge a service fee of 18% despite offering no table service. It wouldn't actually upset me if the bartenders and cooks got that 18% but they don't. Instead they pay them an hourly rate which is a decent rate. But.... to say it's a service charge and then not give that charge directly to the workers feels greedy. The volume they have to deal with on a daily basis would mean they would make considerably more money if they were tipped out that mandatory 18%. - It gets crowded - parking is limited with all the nearby construction - the food is just meh

This was where our friend wanted to go for their birthday. My first time here. Parking can be a challenge. They have a lot, but it fills quickly. We had to park a ways away and walk. Not a problem, but know before you go. This is a family and dog friendly space with a playground. It was a nice evening so the outdoor space was bustling. We headed inside. There are communal tables and we snagged a spot. They have a nice tap list. After chatting with the bartender, we found that the beers have quick turnover because they have so many folks coming through. If there is something on tap that you like, it may not be there long. I had a stout, I love my dark beers. My husband had an IPA and my son had a sour. The food and beverage, though ordered at separate areas, are on the same tab. They do an automatic 18%, so no need to close when you are done for the evening. I chose the Coloradan Brat. It was an elk jalapeño cheddar brat with pepper jack cheese, roasted poblanos, chipotle aioli. The bun wasn't overwhelming. I'm not a fan of all bun and less filling. It was just the right amount of bread to hold everything together. The flavor was tasty, I would get that again. My husband got the gyro which was chock full of shaved lamb, feta, French fries, lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki. Served on pita bread. He found it to be quite a messy thing. He needed utensils because there was so much tzatziki that it was draining back into the container. He said it tasted really good, but was hard to eat as a hand held. My son got the fish and chips basket. It consisted of beer battered cod, fresh cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. He liked the fish, chips and tartar. He said the coleslaw was lacking flavor. Considering it was a small portion of his meal, he was overall happy with what he had. There was music playing. It was quite loud with an already loud ambient level. It made it difficult to carry on a conversation with my friend across from me without shouting at each other. It would be nice if it was more in the background. All the staff we encountered were pleasant and welcoming. Overall a good experience.

I have been waiting for this to open for so long and was ecstatic to finally try it. What a fun add for the neighborhood! Of course a neighborhood next to a park full of young families would love this. The space is great. The fire pits, seating, lights, everything is great. I wish there was one more section covered for when it rains, but I haven't been unable to find covered seating yet so I guess it's not a real problem. The food options are honestly really nice for a beer place. Salads + fried foods is my favorite combo. Plus there are some vegetarian options. The beer list is always diverse and I was very excited about the pumpkin cider they have for fall. It was delicious. Everyone here is super kind, and they are very on top of wiping down tables, and even squeegee them when it rains. Love this place!

Beer garden/Food Hall. I would say it's a combination of both. I would try to get here early because it does get crowded quickly on the weekend or happy hour. I just wanted to check it out, but we ended up staying for cocktails. The wife was hungry, so we tried the cheese curds, and the wife ordered the Burrata Salad. She said the salad was probably the best she's ever had. It was huge and made for several meals. Super high quality and awesomely fresh ingredients. The giant picnic table style seating really isn't my thing, but it works. This place is exactly what this part of Arvada needed. Come and enjoy. You will definitely love it.

Great atmosphere. Bar on onside, food on the other, and plenty of communal tables inside and outside to chill. Tenders were crisp/perfect size and the curds were average. I would definitely return and recommend this place to anyone looking for a spot to hang out. Oh and dog friendly too.

The food's all right. The environment is pretty good. But hopefully you like an 18 percent service charge for pickup orders.

If you've been to Lowry or Edgewater Beer Garden then you know what to expect--same vibes, beer, and atmosphere. Lots of good beer options, and decent enough food for a fun filled day. The biggest issue with this location is the parking. There is a very small amount of parking here and you'll most likely be walking a distance to visit here. Saw an old high school friend here so that was a plus. But otherwise a pretty normal beer garden visit.

This is a great place to gather for drinks or food and drinks. There's a great outdoor space with large picnic tables and bigger tables inside if you have a larger group. My only gripe is that the music is so loud it's hard to have a conversation without screaming. The food is good, as are the drinks and it's nice that your tab goes between the two places to order. It's reasonably priced and the frosé is delish! You bus your own table, there are no servers and the parking is limited.

This place is really cool! Love the vibes- they can be whatever you want them to be- family, date, group hang... truly accommodating to everyone! The frozen drinks are my favorite in all of Colorado. Careful, they are strong! The place is clean, and feels very new! I didn't order food but people in my group did and it looked good! I did try the French fries! They were delicious! Highly recommend - especially if looking for outdoor friendly places!

Came here during opening week and it was PACKED! There was a separate line checking IDs then had to get into the bar line to order, but they did a good job staggering so that there were still open tables, etc. Staff was handing out freebie tasters in line while we waited and got to try their soft pretzels, frozen margaritas and beer selections - yum! The lineup of craft beer was pretty solid; there was beer from the CO heavy hitters - Weldwerks, Cerebral and Westbound & Down to name a few. I got the White Noise, a great peach sour from Cerebral. There was also a selection of cocktails and wines for non beer-drinkers. We sat inside but there was big number of outdoor seating available too (with umbrellas which is great, because it looked like it was going to rain but never did). We ended up getting dinner there too - I got a cheeseburger, husband got the cubano, and we split sweet potato fries. The food was honestly way better than I was expecting it to be. Good addition to the neighborhood - and, there's HH from 3-6PM Monday through Friday with a select few craft beers on discount. Only knock - I get it was opening week and super busy but man there were a bunch of kids running around, even through the garden area with flowers/between the fences. Don't think those flowers will make it long but that's more a reminder to parents to watch their kids at a brewery and respect everyone's space!

After so much anticipation- it's open! Went to the first evening it and did not disappoint. Didn't get a chance to order food because we brought our pup and she got a little overwhelmed / warm but we did get 2 drinks each and they were amazing (frozé is yummy / deadly, Hugo spritz is refreshing and the dude stuck with beers). Line was long but the staff was extremely apologetic and offered samples while waiting in line which was so thoughtful and well done: mango sorbet, marinara cheese curds, "beer shots" etc. Smart of them, we will order it all at some point I am sure. The layout is awesome - lots of tables, shade and misters outside. Dogs can only be outside but there's plenty of space. Tons of bike racks which is great because this is very much a local spot. They do have a decent sized parking lot but it will be interesting to see how that goes when the apartments are occupied. All in all a great stop and excited to have it here!

Taxation with out representation! 18% Service Fee. They should tell you that when you order and not when your checking out. Nothing special about this place. Be sure to get details on what is actually on happy hour special too, they made it sound like all drafts were $5. Food was standard bar type.

The beer garden was packed. Happy to have one in the neighborhood. They allow kids, which is normal but there was a ton of kids. Parking out front is space, we ended up parking at the park across the street. The entrance is also on the opposite side of the building from any parking area which is weird and confusing. Beer was decently priced, staff were friendly and they have an automatic gratuity so you do not have to check out which is nice.

Parking was limited. The food was underwhelming - the spicy harissa chicken bowl was dry and bland and the fish and chips were soggy and greasy. The service was atrocious - the waitress was horrendously rude and unapologetic (and what's up with the secret 18% service fee?!). After all that, we didn't even want to try the beer. We will not be coming back.

Nice ambiance. No servers need to go to counter to order. I would go back for the outdoor setting. Fire bits were a Nice touch.

Really nice place. A lot of indoor and outdoor lighted seating. Nice bar mixed with a variety of food choices. Polite and helpful staff

Great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Food consist of burgers and brats, sandwiches, salads and bowls, snacks and sides'

Place is great. Insane amount of seating inside and outside, great beers and an awesome selection of food that isn't priced too bad. I don't get the bad C. Do you want reviews of this place, their staff is extremely friendly and it's such a kid/dog friendly spot. Might need more bartenders and less ppl walking around grabbing empties lol. That's maybe only at certain times when it's packed but only took me like 2-3 mins to get a beer!

Good selection of beer. To get in, one has to go to the rear, so once you know you are not walking around looking for the entrance, it would be great to have signs letting you know how to get in. I was disappointed in the ordering process and the specials (I found out they had a hamburger and fries). I ordered the Cubano, which was okay in flavor but not great. I felt that more explanation on ordering would be great for someone new to a beer garden experience. Not really customer service oriented. Also, being charged 18% for little service...or for no service? You do have the opportunity to start a tab, which makes it easy if you're planning to stay there. Service and auto tip are ridiculous. I'm not a beer drinker; I prefer wine (I didn't see the option), so I ordered a Margarita, which was a little expensive for its small size.

First off - it's a gorgeous space with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Misters, plants, etc. Service - outstanding. Everyone is so nice and polite. Food - the green goddess bowl was outstanding and had a very generous piece of salmon. Drinks - they have lots of great beers on tap but also offer frozes, cocktails, and unlike many beer gardens - a soda machine. I was trying to wait for the newness to die down - but I wish I had been by sooner. This will be on the rotation from now on.

Great place to take your dog, have a good beer with some bar food, and end with some sherbet. Really nice addition to the area, and I'm excited for the rest of the surrounding developments are complete. The misters were a plus, and the staff is really friendly.

Food is pretty great and the drinks are delicious. But the best part is just the ambiance and be able to chill and hang out outside in a beautiful part of town. I live right down the street so it's awesome to be able to walk here!

I won't be going back. I really wanted to love this place. The venue, as well as the location is excellent. The beer and drink selection is top notch as well and the prices are reasonable and are in line with most beer gardens and micro breweries. The food is nothing to write home about but is acceptable and tasty. What I am appalled by is that while everything is counter service Arvada Beer Garden has the gall to charge an 18% service fee/tip on every order. They don't deliver anything to the table, they just stand behind the counter and take orders and hand you your food and drink. I am not against tipping culture, but 18% is a ridiculous amount to expect for handing my product. It's a real shame. I wanted to love this place but this mercenary attitude has put me off the Arvada Beer Garden so it's a nope from me.

Do not like the walk up and order, walk over and order drinks and STILL pay a 18% service charge. Food wise I had the fish and chips, the fish was really battered and the fries were a greasy mess. My friend had the Gyro and gave it a meh. Pretty much food court food.

Beer and mixed drinks selection is excellent! Good bar food. Staff is attentive and on point! The physical space is awesome, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The place is very new and working the kinks out but they are running a great operation! Would be nice if there was a second bar or a couple smaller rolling bars serving the most popular beers and drinks to speed up the bar line. Overall great experience at ABG!

Great space! Loved checking out this spot. It had an excellent outdoor space with good shade and great plants. Quick and easy to get a beverage and a great selection.

They charge a hidden 18% fee. While that's the minimum i tip for table service, this isn't that. It also isn't disclosed. These deceptive practices need to stop and unfairly inflating prices.

EXPENSIVE! This place has a service fee, and gratuity fee built right into your bill, even if the bartenders are rude, and I have to get up and get my food and drinks myself these guys should be tipping me. Went during happy hour and they do actually have a decent happy hour on paper but oh yea there's a service fee that completely takes that happy hour away . Had a few different food items and everything was way too salty. Ambiance was ok if you like looking at construction and kids running around. Come on guys! Alcoholic beverages, drunk people, and kids...probably not a good combination. Maybe the park next time

The seared ahi salad is good. I've had it two times and the dressing the second time lacked any flavor compared to the first time. Socialism is on the rise with an 18% fee for EVERYTHING! One worker said, "it pays for our health care." I've never had a job pay for my healthcare. I've paid privately ALL of my life. This comment rubbed me the wrong way. Entitlement. Anyway, get the seared ahi salad and pay the high fee if you choose. They planted a lot of beautiful plants to make it pretty yet some will grow way too big for their area. Yarrow gets out of control. They'll figure that out sometime in the future. Also, they needlessly check your id before you walk in and insist on putting a party band on your wrist. One of my friends doesn't even drink and still had to go through the procedure. Another person was 82 and they even carded him for the band. That is beyond silly. Though I was excited about this place, the automatic 18% just to order food will keep our large group away. Just wait . . . It's 18% now but soon that'll be 20% then 22%.