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Bao Brewhouse, Denver, CO

Bao Brewhouse

4.4
4.4
494 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese
Tea Room (Upstairs) Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00PM - 11:00pm
Tap Room (Downstairs) Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00PM - 11:00pm (Walk in only)
Monday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm (Walk in only)

(RESERVATIONS FOR THE TAP ROOM ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH HOURS)
(ONE AND A HALF HOUR TIME LIMIT)

Bao Brewhouse is a multi-concept restaurant, the first floor is known as the Tap Room, in which you will find service via QR codes, WALK-IN'S ONLY, Chinese street food inspired fare and a local rotating draft list. The second floor is known as our Tea Room, there you will find a more traditional dining experience with a twist. The Tea Room menu and ambiance lend to more curated and intimate affair, with a vast tea selection ranging from herbal to puer, a thoughtfully selected wine list with a tea-centric cocktail program to satisfy even the most adventurous of palates. The Tea room has a DJ every Thursday - Saturday giving the room a not-so-stuffy feeling.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tap Room Tue, Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Tea Room Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (720) 324-8675

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Cross street

    Larimer Square and 14th

  • Parking details

    Larimer Square offers free valet parking at the corner of 15th and Larimer

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

What 494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. YolandaM

    Denver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Wonder Asian ambiance, service and excellent menu. Great place to get together with friends as long as you don’t want too much conversation. Music too loud , suited for party but didn’t fit the restaurant style.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food3service3ambience3
    This place is SOOOO over priced for mediocre food and drinks. So annoyed with this place. Will not be going back.
  3. SamT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service, bao buns were next level!
  4. SavannaB

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boa Brewhouse is a very cool place with very good food and drinks and very friendly servers. We had made a reservation but because of a Nuggets game, the restaurant was crowded so our table wasn't ready exactly at 6:30. The hostess, explained this, apologized and arranged for us to each have a complimentary drink from the bar. We didn't even wait that long past our reservation and once we were sat, we were immediately greeted by our server and attentively waited on throughout our meal. The food was delicious and everything was so well made. The cocktails were also great. We will definitely be back!

    Bao BrewhouseResponded 1 day agoWe appreciate your kind words Savanna. Please come see us again!

  5. RobynS

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, and the service was great! Ryan was our waiter upstairs, and he had great suggestions and was so personable. Loved the drinks and the dim sum.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    I have been coming to Bao for a while now, it’s great food, great ambiance and great music. I’ve never had a bad experience with customer service until last night. The host was incredibly rude. She brushed off the fact that I had a reservation and made my girlfriend and I wait 1 hour after our slot. When I finally walked over from the bar, it was clear that she had forgotten us and immediately sat us an hour late. Bottom line, that host is terrible
  7. Davidv

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the experience. Tasted flavors I had tasted in China. Table could have been cleaner, but did not inhibit our enjoyment much. Service was friendly and prompt. It is close to theater we were going to for a musical so this will be somewhere to which we will return.
  8. ArtK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe. Food and drinks were perfect. Would definitely recommend.
  9. MichelS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We dined in the Tea House. The food was exceptional. The service was very good. We will come back here for the food. It was St. Patrick’s day and the Irish music was too loud and not necessarily enjoyable.
  10. MichaelT

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome vibe, great food, great service. Definitely will return.
  11. TeeBee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and cool! Get the duck entree and fun teas and cocktails!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing and our drinks were REALLY GOOD! The food was just alright.

    Bao BrewhouseResponded 1 day agoThank you for dining in with us! We would like to hear more about what fell short in regards to the food so we may improve. We appreciate your feedback!

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food hefty portions great server
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    Very loud music and hard to talk to someone sitting next to you
  15. NatalieW

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fun spot! There were some amazing dishes and a few misses but the vibe was on point.
  16. ToddL

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    The food is excellent, a bit unique and the entre portions more than ample for sharing. Very pricey relative to other asian food restaurants. The small plates are really pricey for the portion size. The unfortunate part of this restaurant is the DJ and the booming euro-pop dance music being played at too loud of a volume. 3 of us were at the table, we had to shout to try to have a conversation and none of us heard whatever it was the server said the whole night. Good food, terrible ambiance to enjoy the meal. Recommend takeout.
  17. NathanB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Overpriced trash, Overpriced trash, Overpriced trash
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    We love Bao Brewhouse! Brought a family member visiting from out of state and had a fun experience. The food was okay, one of our appetizers was never brought out to us. Thankfully, we were comped. Our waitress was nice and attentive.

    Bao BrewhouseResponded 1 day agoWe appreciate your support. It's unfortunate to hear an item did not make it to the table. We understand customer service and do our best to ensure our guests are satisfied! We hope to see you soon

  19. Kenn

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 2nd time dining at Bao Brewhouse and first time upstairs in the tea room - in addition to the incredible food and outstanding service by both our waitress and the manager, the host staff was extremely accommodating as I had to update my reservation a number of times. I highly recommend Bao Brewhouse for both small groups and large parties! My group of 9 had a fantastic time! Must haves: soup dumplings, short rib dumplings and short rib noodle dish.
  20. EricM

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    We were delayed by traffic by about 20 minutes, and called ahead to notify them. When we arrived, we were lectured. Then we were taken to a table that was directly under a speaker. I am a veteran with some hearing loss and my girlfriend asked if we could sit at another table because she knew it would interfere with my hearing. The person seating us made a rude comment to her about being demanding. We will never go there again.
  21. AmberE

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing as was the atmosphere. We had great service, thanks Kelly!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Oherpriced, overhyped, food was not fresh or hot. Soup dumplings were a joke and not served with utensils to enjoy them properly (and no soup in them). Drinks were really weak. Seated upstairs with a DJ playing and music was so loud we couldn’t hear each other.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant
  24. SarahE

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance were great. Drinks were fantastic too: between the mocktails, cocktails and tea. Food was mostly drenched in oil, overpriced and just not well executed sadly
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party had a great dinner at Bao. The tuna avocado dip was one the best things I have ever eaten. We got the duck for the table. It was also perfect. Drinks were fun. Presentation and service were on point.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food3service1ambience4
    Bangin food but EVERYTHING IS SO SPICY
  27. Annabelleg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite date spot! The crab rangoons were some of the best things I’ve ever had in my life.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There was a bit of a hiccup getting seated even though we were 15 mins early for our reservation. Basically the needier people who complained got seated first.
  29. SusanC

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food great service and a cool vibe. Will definitely be back!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    I brought my son out for his birthday. His food showed up roughly 10 - 15 minutes before mine. When you go to a place like that, she expect to have excellent food and food was poor. The service was horrible. They deserve a tip for doing nothing. Say the least I’m not going back
  32. MattB

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Went for a Saturday lunch. The main/first floor of the restaurant was very chilly to the point that I walked a block and half to grab my parka from my parked car. The service was very friendly and the food was good and creative. The cold temperature of the main floor made it difficult to relax and enjoy the ambiance.
  33. LaurenD

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall really loved Bar Brewhouse!! It was such a fun vibe upstairs in the team room, perfect for a first stop on a night out! The DJ really made the night with upbeat good music that wasn't top 40!! :) The tartare was incredible and the pork dumplings. Our drinks were also so good! Denver needs more places like this - upbeat, fun, and an interesting menu. So glad that a new, fresh place is in Larimer Square!
  34. HollyH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my new favorite restaurant in Downtown Denver! Our server was incredibly helpful making suggestions around our allergy restrictions and continued to be sensitive to it for the whole dinner. The food arrived promptly and was truly AMAZING! Pair that with the beautiful ambiance and we will for sure be back... frequently.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    We ordered the Soup Dumpling Pork Bao and the noodles stuck on to the bamboo tray. When we pulled the dumplings off, the bottom broke and all soup dropped through. Other than that, everything was great!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was Abigail, she was amazing! We were celebrating our friends birthday and the moment she greeted our table we knew we were going to be well taken care of. She walked us through the sake’s and teas. Gave us honest opinions and when she had the time, chatted a little bit with us too. It really felt like we were visiting a friend at work. Great service! Nick, the bartender that night also came over when I asked for a gin cocktail but bartenders choice and clarified taste buds and what I liked and then came up with the most deeeeelicious gin drink I’ve ever had. 10/10 experience, we’ll definitely be back 😎
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The soup dumplings were all broken before we ever got them. They had no soup and it was obvious they were not fresh. The tea was good though.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So tasty. Best vibe, house dj usually playing music. Short rib dumplings are tdf. Will always recommend.
  39. Sandy

    Denver

    156 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fun experience. Wish they had more seating available during the daytime. Mushroom dumplings for a little bland. Could’ve used some sauce with the chicken skewers.
  40. Dakine5280

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was innovative and very well prepared. Service was attentive but not intrusive. My only disappointment was there was no recognition for the special occasion we were celebrating even though I communicated it in advance. The experience overall was excellent though!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bao Brewhouse using the Order Online button. Bao Brewhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 324-8675.

Bao Brewhouse is rated 4.4 stars by 494 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Bao Brewhouse

1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Larimer Square and 14th

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tap Room Tue, Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Tea Room Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Larimer Square offers free valet parking at the corner of 15th and Larimer

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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