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Westbound & Down Brewing Company

Award-Winning Craft Beer Rooted in the West

We serve award-winning craft beer and elevated comfort food at our four Colorado locations in Idaho Springs, Denver, Lafayette, and Basalt. Whether you're coming off the trail or just looking for a solid pint, you'll find the spirit of the West in every glass. We've been brewing since 2015 with a focus on quality and consistency, so your first sip is just as good as your last.

When you walk into any of our spots, we want you to feel right at home. Grab a seat, look over our curated tap list, and pair a gold medal-winning IPA with a burger that really hits the spot. We take our beer seriously, with wins at the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We're just here to make sure you have a great drink in your hand and a warm plate of food in front of you.

From our original brewpub in Idaho Springs to our downtown Denver taproom, each location has its own vibe, but the mission is the same: to give you a place to relax and enjoy the best of Colorado. We love what we do, and we think you'll taste that passion in every pour. Come by, say hi, and let us show you what Westbound & Down is all about.

Explore Our Colorado Locations

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Idaho Springs

Modern brewpub with elevated comfort food in Idaho Springs. A must stop on your way to or from mountain adventures.

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Lafayette

Pizzeria and taproom in Lafayette. Also home to our primary production and packaging facility.

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Denver

Satellite taproom with a curated taplist in an inviting alcove in Downtown Denver's Dairy Block.

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Basalt

Now open! Located on the Western slope in Basalt.

Longmont

Coming Fall 2026!

Wheat Ridge

Coming Spring 2027!

Westbound & Down

Westbound & Down is a brewery specializing in craft beer with deep Colorado roots that aims to infuse the spirit of the West into everything we create. Always consistent, expertly balanced, with a strong commitment to quality. Elevating adventure since 2015.

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2025 Great American Beer Festival

5,001–15,000 Barrels Brewery and Brewer of the Year

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Great American Beer Festival

"Food, Service, Design and Beer; four pillars of pride and passion that did not go unnoticed."
Midsize Brewpub of the Year recognition at the 2019® (GABF) competition, the 33rd edition of the world's largest commercial beer competition.

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