Love the ambiance here, clean areas, great music, love the heaters when it's a cold morning or just in general certainly a nice to have. Also TVs everywhere displaying the various sport games on. They have great drinks here as well so definitely will come back for them! And of course your doggos are welcomed here! Plenty of seating options here and the waitress we had (shoutout to Lisa) was amazing and she even brought us a pup cup for our doggo Wookie, which was really sweet of her! She also had great customer service in general, especially for how busy it was when we arrived here. Parking is on the street as a heads up, if it gets really busy it may be hard to find somewhere close/right next to the restaurant but still not a crazy bad walk or too far especially on a nice day! 4/5 because the food prices (specifically for the appetizers) are overpriced for the sizing you get and overall texture/flavor of their appetizers, the few pretzel bites we ordered was $14 which was like barely anything and just not that great tasting in general.
Andres Damian
Food was amazing.for a hangover pick me up and chef Aaron was so kjnd to come out and ask us how things were.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Hanley
Very rude atmosphere just came in like 10 minutes ago and nobody got gave me any service or help me out or even talk to me will not be coming back there
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ceanne A.
our girll Jordyn was amazing! my drink was never left unfilled! 10/10 come see her!!!!!!!!
Yasmine “Misfit” Pikes
Great vibes even with a busy atmosphere ✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ducky Gray
Their French dip is one of my favorites in town. The beer selection is good and the environment is welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel Bites
David M.
Best place to be! The surrounding area has so many restaurants so I stopped by here before and after eating dinner. Drinks were great! Got a Moscow mule, and it went down smooth. The bartenders and security were very friendly and outgoing. I think Recess has one of the best outdoor seating areas I've been to - it beats a lot of places downtown and in other cities. Would definitely come back.
Laurence H.
Not returning anytime soon. The only patrons this establishment seems to want, or serve, are young women under about 30. I went for lunch today and sat on the outside patio. There was only one other party already there and being served. I waited, and waited, for a server to come by, in vain. The apparent bar manager saw us, but did not bother to cause a serve to come over. After about 10 minutes of being totally ignored, a group of four young women arrived and sat down at a nearby table. Magically, the server was over to them in moments, not minutes, with water, service and ready to take their order. He did not acknowledge us at all, did not say in passing he would be back, and when I pointed out to him that I had not gotten any service and had been waiting much longer, the waiter said nothing. No apology. No suggestion that he would be over. Nothing. My experience today would certainly suggest that Recess Beer Garden may have a service policy illegal under Colorado law of discriminating by age and gender. Even if it does not have such a formal policy, it clearly offers preferential treatment to certain customers based upon demographics. I will not be going b in back. There are far too many cool, friendly, good places to eat and drink in that neighborhood to abide these shenanigans.
Yvonne J.
A beer garden with great space and friendly service! Docked a star because the food is hit or miss. The space includes an awesome tiered outdoor space that's great for large groups to hang out and enjoy drinks. Smaller indoor space with a couple of tables and the bar. Drink options are diverse and include good cocktails. Half of the group enjoyed the food, the other half felt it was only okay. The chicken caesar wrap was tasty but very simple (mainly lettuce and caesar dressing). The fish and chips were a solid choice too. They load up the side with crunchy, flavorful fries though which is a big plus. The people who didn't enjoy their meals as much ordered the french dip and cuban. Overall, a great place to hang out, but eating before/after is your best bet.
John Downing
Great place to enjoy Colorado weather on the patio.Parking: Parking is almost impossible sometimes it's best just to park in lohi and walk.Wheelchair accessibility: Not very wheelchair accessible but there is a way to get up.
My friend and I were on vacation with our kids, and wanted a place where we could have a beer, some food, and sit in the sunshine. Recess was the perfect place! I was hesitant walking in with kids, but Alora made us feel welcome immediately. She was the only bartender/server that afternoon, but was patient and informative. They had a good selection of tap brews and a nice variety of food on their menu. We enjoyed the nachos and pretzel bites. We loved the outdoor/indoor environment. The outdoor space has a fun vibe and is clean and spacious (but feels cozy with the different sections of seating). The kids played the large Connect Four game during our visit. I will definitely revisit Recess and Alora the next time I'm in town!
Chelsea B.
The customer service was above and beyond. I was served by a gentleman named jordan and he was busy and shit but still took care of my needs. The entire team was service oriented! I appreciated the love and respect i received through and through. I will be back
Claudia ARIZMENDI
The beer varied and very delicious. The very youthful atmosphere. Very good service and security.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sarah G.
I was surprisingly charmed by this beer garden on a recent March Madness outing. While it can definitely get crowded, there's a lot of different seating options throughout the property and I felt like there were good food / drink offerings. Parking can be a bit of a bear, so keep that in mind! Might be better to Lyft.
Lyanna Kim
Amazing patio. Layered so privacy if needed. Attentative staff.Parking: Great location with many other food options around.Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat other eats
Love the ambiance here, clean areas, great music, love the heaters when it's a cold morning or just in general certainly a nice to have. Also TVs everywhere displaying the various sport games on. They have great drinks here as well so definitely will come back for them! And of course your doggos are welcomed here! Plenty of seating options here and the waitress we had (shoutout to Lisa) was amazing and she even brought us a pup cup for our doggo Wookie, which was really sweet of her! She also had great customer service in general, especially for how busy it was when we arrived here. Parking is on the street as a heads up, if it gets really busy it may be hard to find somewhere close/right next to the restaurant but still not a crazy bad walk or too far especially on a nice day! 4/5 because the food prices (specifically for the appetizers) are overpriced for the sizing you get and overall texture/flavor of their appetizers, the few pretzel bites we ordered was $14 which was like barely anything and just not that great tasting in general.
Food was amazing.for a hangover pick me up and chef Aaron was so kjnd to come out and ask us how things were.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very rude atmosphere just came in like 10 minutes ago and nobody got gave me any service or help me out or even talk to me will not be coming back there
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
our girll Jordyn was amazing! my drink was never left unfilled! 10/10 come see her!!!!!!!!
Great vibes even with a busy atmosphere ✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Their French dip is one of my favorites in town. The beer selection is good and the environment is welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel Bites
Best place to be! The surrounding area has so many restaurants so I stopped by here before and after eating dinner. Drinks were great! Got a Moscow mule, and it went down smooth. The bartenders and security were very friendly and outgoing. I think Recess has one of the best outdoor seating areas I've been to - it beats a lot of places downtown and in other cities. Would definitely come back.
Not returning anytime soon. The only patrons this establishment seems to want, or serve, are young women under about 30. I went for lunch today and sat on the outside patio. There was only one other party already there and being served. I waited, and waited, for a server to come by, in vain. The apparent bar manager saw us, but did not bother to cause a serve to come over. After about 10 minutes of being totally ignored, a group of four young women arrived and sat down at a nearby table. Magically, the server was over to them in moments, not minutes, with water, service and ready to take their order. He did not acknowledge us at all, did not say in passing he would be back, and when I pointed out to him that I had not gotten any service and had been waiting much longer, the waiter said nothing. No apology. No suggestion that he would be over. Nothing. My experience today would certainly suggest that Recess Beer Garden may have a service policy illegal under Colorado law of discriminating by age and gender. Even if it does not have such a formal policy, it clearly offers preferential treatment to certain customers based upon demographics. I will not be going b in back. There are far too many cool, friendly, good places to eat and drink in that neighborhood to abide these shenanigans.
A beer garden with great space and friendly service! Docked a star because the food is hit or miss. The space includes an awesome tiered outdoor space that's great for large groups to hang out and enjoy drinks. Smaller indoor space with a couple of tables and the bar. Drink options are diverse and include good cocktails. Half of the group enjoyed the food, the other half felt it was only okay. The chicken caesar wrap was tasty but very simple (mainly lettuce and caesar dressing). The fish and chips were a solid choice too. They load up the side with crunchy, flavorful fries though which is a big plus. The people who didn't enjoy their meals as much ordered the french dip and cuban. Overall, a great place to hang out, but eating before/after is your best bet.
Great place to enjoy Colorado weather on the patio.Parking: Parking is almost impossible sometimes it's best just to park in lohi and walk.Wheelchair accessibility: Not very wheelchair accessible but there is a way to get up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pretzel Board, Tots
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My friend and I were on vacation with our kids, and wanted a place where we could have a beer, some food, and sit in the sunshine. Recess was the perfect place! I was hesitant walking in with kids, but Alora made us feel welcome immediately. She was the only bartender/server that afternoon, but was patient and informative. They had a good selection of tap brews and a nice variety of food on their menu. We enjoyed the nachos and pretzel bites. We loved the outdoor/indoor environment. The outdoor space has a fun vibe and is clean and spacious (but feels cozy with the different sections of seating). The kids played the large Connect Four game during our visit. I will definitely revisit Recess and Alora the next time I'm in town!
The customer service was above and beyond. I was served by a gentleman named jordan and he was busy and shit but still took care of my needs. The entire team was service oriented! I appreciated the love and respect i received through and through. I will be back
The beer varied and very delicious. The very youthful atmosphere. Very good service and security.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was surprisingly charmed by this beer garden on a recent March Madness outing. While it can definitely get crowded, there's a lot of different seating options throughout the property and I felt like there were good food / drink offerings. Parking can be a bit of a bear, so keep that in mind! Might be better to Lyft.
Amazing patio. Layered so privacy if needed. Attentative staff.Parking: Great location with many other food options around.Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat other eats
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5