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Bao Brewhouse, Denver, CO

Bao Brewhouse

4.6
4.6
987 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Reservations & Dining Spaces:

Tap Room (First Floor): Reservations are available only during lunch hours and on Monday evenings. This space operates on a walk-in only basis outside of those times. Service is via QR code, offering Chinese street food-inspired dishes and a rotating selection of local draft beers. Please note: There is a 90-minute dining limit.

Tea Room (Second Floor): A more traditional yet lively dining experience with a curated menu, extensive tea selection, wine list, and a tea-centric cocktail program. The ambiance is designed for a fun, social experience, featuring a DJ on Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday for an upbeat atmosphere.

🚨 Accessibility Notice: Our restaurant is housed in a historic building with two separate flights of stairs leading to each dining area. Unfortunately, there is no elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Private party facilities
    Ready to elevate your event game? Let's chat, plan, and party!
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross Street
    Larimer Square and 14th
  • Parking details
    Street or garage parking.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Dump Em' Out Tuesday

    US$30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    All You Can Eat Dumplings (Pork Xiao Long Bao ONLY) Weekly Tuesday at 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Tea Room Only - Reservation only - Bar seating first come first serve (check in with host) - $30 AYCE (not including drinks, tax, gratuity, or other items). Restrictions apply: No to go. No sharing the AYCE deal. AYCE deal is per person. No dumpling substitution. **NOT AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE**
  • Bao Duo Dinner Night

    US$70.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    We're calling for a midweek rendezvous. Bao Duo Dinner night special is every Wednesday. This special includes shared orders of a dim sum, an entree, and one side PLUS a sake flight! All of this for $70!!

What 987 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bao Brewhouse offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The tea room's ambiance is lively and fun, perfect for groups. Highlights include "delicious dim sum" and "creative cocktails." While some find the music loud, the energetic vibe and "fantastic decor" make it a memorable spot.

987 Reviews
  1. Aubyn

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been wanting to come here for a while, got a chance when planning a dinner with some dear friends/professional colleagues that was visiting town for a conference- they were stoked and loved the atmosphere and food!
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words Aubyn, we're thrilled to hear you had a great time with us and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  2. Trinity

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here was amazing! And the wait staff were very friendly. My partner and I came for our anniversary and they gave us a sweet card and complimentary champagne. I loved the decorations in here too. The one problem was just how loud the music was. The music was so so loud that it took away from the vibe of the restaurant. Like maybe they were trying to seem more casual with the music, but the price is expensive and the food is delicious, so I think with quieter music they would complete their “luxury vibe”. Genuinely would have been 5 star if the music volume was lower!
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Trinity, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you and your partner had a great anniversary celebration with us and that you enjoyed the food, service, and little touches we put into making special occasions memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback about the music—while a lively atmosphere is part of our identity on busier nights, we always want our guests to feel comfortable and enjoy their experience to the fullest. We'll absolutely take this into consideration and be more mindful of how volume levels impact the overall vibe. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great night!

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  3. Laurie

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff, Fun drinks, and Great food! Loved the whole night.

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  4. Nico

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious just wish our server would’ve told us the kitchen was closing in order to get some more food, other than that highly recommend for a cute little dinner date

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  5. Amy

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We definitely over-ordered. But everything was so delicious! Wish we could have taken a box, but we were going to a show and that wasn't an option. The only issue we had was we wanted some of their "hot drinks" and they were completely out of glassware, which was odd. Don't sleep on the Chicken dumplings, they were AMAZING. Also we had the short rib noodles which the meat was so tender it was failing apart Soooooooo good. Will definitely go back
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Amy, thank you for dining with us! We love hearing that you enjoyed everything—especially the chicken dumplings and short rib noodles (both favorites!). That’s definitely odd about the glassware, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. That’s not up to our standards, and we’ll be looking into it to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We truly appreciate the feedback and can’t wait to have you back for another great meal!

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  6. Michael

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very reasonable cost for quality of the food. Will definitely go again
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Michael! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us, we can't wait to have you back for another visit.

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  7. Christina

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding! we tried 6 dishes and they were all fabulous!
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 stars, Christina! We hope to see you back soon!

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  8. Amanda

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining here for a girls birthday dinner was a royal experience from start to finish! Management treated us like VIPs, and our server Caleb was the star of the show, going above and beyond at every turn. We truly had the time of our lives!

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  9. Sarah

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious although the duck was disappointing. Waiter was great but drinks came slow.
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the stars, Sarah!

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  10. Leigh Ann

    VIP

    Denver

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    While we enjoyed our experience and are glad we visited Bao Brewhouse, we did find the service a bit lacking. We did not know where wait staff was when we needed something, and the food was sporadic when it appeared. We made comments to each other about the loud music and noted that the crowd was mixed -- not young or old. One of the women in our group commented that we should have been dancing as we left because of the prominence of the beat. While we enjoyed the food, we chose this restaurant with the belief that there would be some gluten free choices and found that to be limited. We loved the salt and pepper shrimp and the spicy noodles with ribs. Our visit got off to a slow start because while we had reservations, we had to wait to be seated because we didn't know our group had to be complete. The host did not communicate instructions to let him/her know when everyone had arrived.
    Bao BrewhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Leigh Ann, thank you for visiting us and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the food! That being said, we’re sorry to hear that the service didn’t meet expectations. Clear communication and smooth pacing are important to us, we apologize that seemed to fall through the cracks. The music is definitely part of our lively atmosphere, but we always want to strike the right balance for all our guests, so we appreciate the feedback. Regarding gluten-free options, we do offer selections and can often modify dishes to accommodate dietary needs. We’re sorry if that wasn’t clear and hope to guide you better next time. We appreciate your visit and look forward to welcoming you back for an even better experience!

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FAQs

Bao Brewhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 324-8675.

Bao Brewhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 987 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 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bao Brewhouse

1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Larimer Square and 14th
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street or garage parking.
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (720) 324-8675
  • Private party facilities
    Ready to elevate your event game? Let's chat, plan, and party!
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