Denver’s RiNo Arts District turns a brewery crawl into a sunny, walkable social plan. This guide maps a practical route through Ratio Beerworks, Our Mutual Friend, River North Brewery, and Odell’s rooftop-friendly Five Points Brewhouse, with verified hours, drink prices, patio rules, dog policies, reservation notes, altitude advice, and logistics.
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Because Denver gave you 300 sunny days and apparently expects you to use all of them.
The quick route
For the most useful version of this RiNo taproom crawl, start on Larimer Street and work northeast:
- Ratio Beerworks RiNo
- Our Mutual Friend Brewing
- Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse
- River North Brewery RiNo Taproom
That route keeps the afternoon social, outdoors whenever possible, and reasonably walkable. It also gives you multiple exit ramps, because nobody needs to prove anything to a neighborhood full of breweries.
If you want an actual rooftop bar rather than a rooftop-adjacent brewery, add The Woods at The Source Hotel as a separate rooftop stop. It is better treated as a reservation-friendly detour than a casual fifth beer stop. Your legs, liver, and group chat will appreciate the distinction.
Stop 1: Ratio Beerworks RiNo
Address: 2920 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
Official hours: Monday–Wednesday, 12 p.m.–11 p.m.; Thursday–Friday, 12 p.m.–midnight; Saturday, 11 a.m.–midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Ratio is the logical starting point because it opens early enough to make your crawl feel intentional instead of like a group of adults who accidentally wandered outside after lunch. The RiNo location sits directly on Larimer Street, making it an easy first stop before heading to the next taproom.
The brewery’s official site does not publish current per-pour prices on its location page. For table reservations, larger meetups, or private space, Ratio directs guests to taproom@ratiobeerworks.com. If your group contains more than four people and one person has already announced, “We’ll just find a table,” email first. That sentence has ruined many afternoons.
Ratio’s location page does not spell out a current dog policy or patio-specific reservation policy. If your plan includes a dog or guaranteed outdoor seating, contact the taproom before arriving.
Best use of the stop: Start with a lighter beer, claim a seat, and decide whether the crawl is a relaxed neighborhood hang or an overly ambitious documentary about poor decision-making.
Stop 2: Our Mutual Friend Brewing
Address: 2810 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
Official hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
Our Mutual Friend is practically built for the middle of this route. The brewery’s official site confirms daily hours, a patio, and a walk-in setup. Its FAQ says leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the patio but not inside, consistent with Denver health rules.
There is no standard reservation system listed, so seating is first-come, first-served. The patio is the prize here, particularly on a sunny weekend when every other person in Denver has independently reached the same brilliant conclusion.
The current tap list gives you useful pricing guidance. Many beers are listed at $3 for a 4-ounce pour, $5 for 10 ounces, and $7 for 16 ounces, with some specialty pours priced higher. That makes OMF one of the easier stops for sampling without committing to a full pint of something described as “aggressively hoppy.”
Food is straightforward: the brewery’s site recommends Pit Fiend BBQ, located next door behind the patio. OMF also allows outside food and nonalcoholic beverages. Pit Fiend’s posted hours are Wednesday, noon–8 p.m., and Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Best use of the stop: Order a small pour or flight, add barbecue if it is open, and sit outside with the group before somebody starts ranking the beers like a minor-league baseball scout.
Stop 3: Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse
Address: 2945 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
Official hours: Monday–Wednesday, 2–10 p.m.; Thursday, noon–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, noon–11 p.m.; Sunday, noon–8 p.m.
Odell adds the strongest rooftop component to the brewery portion of this crawl. Its official location page lists a rooftop patio, a dog-friendly street-level patio, fire pits, small-batch beers, and live music. The site also confirms that dogs are allowed on the street-level patio only. They are not allowed inside, and the rooftop is not the place to bring your leashed sidekick.
The Five Points Brewhouse features 16 taps across two bars, with experimental releases brewed on its 10-barrel pilot system. The brewery encourages guests who cannot choose one beer to order several 4-ounce samples, although the current location page does not publish sample or pint prices.
Odell’s site does not list a standard reservation process for this taproom. For a larger group or a specific rooftop request, contact the brewery directly before arriving. Outdoor seating is never more guaranteed than the weather, the crowd, and the restaurant’s current operating plan.
Best use of the stop: Move upstairs for the rooftop views, order samples instead of blindly repeating the same beer, and let the mountains do most of the conversational heavy lifting.
Stop 4: River North Brewery RiNo Taproom
Address: 3400 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205
Official hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday–Thursday, 3–9 p.m.; Friday, 3–10 p.m.; Saturday, noon–10 p.m.; Sunday, noon–7 p.m.
River North is the best final stop if you want to finish near Blake Street and keep the outdoor theme going. The brewery’s official page highlights 12 rotating beers and a dog-friendly patio. Its FAQ confirms that well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the patio but not inside the RiNo taproom.
The taproom does not publish current beer prices on its official location page, but the FAQ confirms that flights are available. It also says the brewery does not have a kitchen, though food trucks regularly visit both taprooms. Outside food is welcome, and snacks are available.
Standard table reservations are not listed for ordinary visits. River North does offer private bookings and an event room, so larger groups should use the brewery’s event inquiry form rather than expecting a casual walk-in table to materialize through sheer optimism.
Best use of the stop: Order a flight, check the food-truck schedule, and claim the patio while everyone still remembers whose turn it is to pay.
Optional rooftop detour: The Woods at The Source Hotel
If “rooftop bars” is the actual search phrase driving this entire operation, make room for The Woods.
Located at The Source Hotel in RiNo, The Woods offers indoor-outdoor seating and views toward downtown Denver and the mountains. Its official page lists daily opening at 7 a.m., with service running until 10:45 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11:45 p.m. Friday–Saturday. Kitchen closing times are earlier.
Weekend brunch is listed on the dedicated restaurant page, and the hotel’s dining information recommends reservations, especially for rooftop seating. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability. Large parties of eight or more are asked to contact the restaurant, and large groups may have a 90-minute limit.
The official pages do not publish itemized prices or a specific pet policy for the rooftop. If you are bringing a dog, call 720-467-6913 before making the detour. The rooftop may welcome sunshine, but that does not automatically mean it welcomes every dog who has ever behaved well near a chicken wing.
Practical logistics for a high-altitude afternoon
Start with food and water
Denver sunshine can feel pleasant right up until it feels like you have been personally selected by the sun for punishment. Eat before or during the crawl, and drink water between alcoholic beverages. The patios are doing their jobs; your hydration strategy should also clock in.
Use small pours strategically
OMF publishes 4-ounce pours, and Odell encourages sample pours. Use those options. A crawl is about comparing spaces, beers, patios, and people-watching, not speed-running four full pints while insisting you are “totally fine.”
Bring layers and sunscreen
The afternoon may be warm while the shade feels chilly. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light layer. Rooftop seating can be breezy, and patio heaters are not a substitute for planning. They are metal poles attempting to rescue people from their own wardrobe choices.
Have a transportation plan
The route is walkable in sections, but the best transportation plan is the one decided before the first pour. Use a designated driver, rideshare, public transportation, or a sober friend who understands that “I only had samples” is not a legal argument.
For more daytime social planning, check the DayDrinking HQ Daytime Events Calendar and the Happy Hour Guide. They are useful for finding a nearby food stop or a backup patio when the first choice is full.
The final call
For the cleanest RiNo route, follow Ratio → Our Mutual Friend → Odell → River North. You get Larimer Street energy, patio seating, dog-friendly options, rooftop access, rotating beer lists, and enough food opportunities to keep the afternoon from becoming a cautionary tale.
Add The Woods if you specifically want a true rooftop bar with hotel-level seating and mountain views. Reserve ahead when possible, verify pet rules, and check official venue pages before leaving because hours, menus, and patio policies have the annoying habit of changing.
The route is sunny, social, and easy to customize. In other words, Denver has removed nearly every excuse except “I stayed home and watched videos of other people having fun.”
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Draft for review. Venue hours, menus, reservations, and patio policies should be rechecked before publication.
