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Kobe Beef Dumplings - Bao Brewhouse, Denver, CO

Bao Brewhouse

4.5 (1286)
$30 and under
Chinese
1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202-1703

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Bao Brewhouse

4.5
$30 and under
Chinese
Downtown / LoDo

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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 Friday & Saturdays 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.

$25 Cake Cutting Fee
20% auto gratuity to parties of 6+

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:00 Tap Room Fri, Sat 12:00–23:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 14:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Dump Em' Out Tuesday

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Dump Em Out | Bottomless soup dumplings, every Tuesday night in the Tea Room. $30 a person gets all the soup dumplings you can handle, plus the dumpling of the month, which changes whenever the kitchen gets an idea and never comes back the same way twice. You sit down; the baskets keep coming; you stop when you are done. Most people are wrong about when that is. Bring someone competitive. 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Every Tuesday in our upstairs "Tea Room" from 5 pm-10 pm
. Only valid for groups of fewer than 6 people. No sharing. No substitutions. $30 per person.
    Dump Em' Out Tuesday photo
  • Duo Dinner

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Pick 3 + Sake Flight. 1 of each of the following: Dim Sum, Entree, Side, Sake Flight. $70 per 2 people, every Wednesday Night in our upstairs Tea Room.
    Duo Dinner photo
  • Babes & Bubbles | Leave the boys at home 🥂

    4 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Every Thursday night upstairs in the Tea Room, and the rule is simple: get four of you together and the first bottle of bubbly is on us. Low light, good music, and dumplings that photograph well and taste better. Bring the group chat. No occasion required, Thursday is the occasion. Complimentary bottle with parties of four or more. 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Babes & Bubbles | Leave the boys at home 🥂 photo

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    crystalrosereynolds

    Bao Brewhouse …Margarita Monday + Giveaways Margarita Monday 🍹✨ Ryan @imryanrey and I are back at @baobrewhouse …one of our favorite spots in Denver! Located at 1317 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 (LoDo / Larimer Square). Some of our faves that we always go for: • Sweet‑Soy Pork Belly Bao Buns — melt‑in‑your‑mouth pork belly with pickled veggies and house aioli. • Drunken Empress — spicy whiskey noodles with mushrooms, basil, and just the right kick. • Sichuan Prawn Skewer — bold, savory, shareable prawns with amazing seasoning. Whether you’re downstairs in the Tap Room for casual drinks & bites or upstairs in the Tea Room for a cozier vibe, Bao Brewhouse always delivers. Upcoming Event: 🎉 Holi-Slaysian Drag Brunch — Sunday, December 14 • Doors: 12 PM | Show: 1 PM • VIP Reserved Seating: $60 (Bottomless Mimosas, food available for VIP only) • General Admission: $20 Standing Room Only (Includes complimentary house drink & FREE cookie shot) • Hosted by @richiramosofficial with performances from @shannondoamoonstar , vandyjsexton , @gucci_blaze , @official_ladiabla and more. Live music with @djbuddybravo • Come dressed in your festive holiday best for a fun, unforgettable brunch experience! 🎉 I’m sharing some of the best giveaways around town today , tag me or DM of your favorites I’ve missed, and I’ll feature them in my stories! Follow along on my stories all day and into the night to catch the best ones. #DenverEats #BaoBrewhouse #MargaritaMonday #DenverFoodie #SupportLocalDenver #DrinkLocal #FoodieDenver #DenverVibes #GiveawayHighlights

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    snackwithjac

    Bao Brewhouse is an ambient and modern take on classic Chinese foods! Their bold flavors and unique decor is sure to impress 😳! Try their seasonal drinks and also join them every Tuesday 5-10:30 PM for all you can eat dumplings 🥟! Don’t forget their dumpling of the month, the mother cluckler 🐥! A fried chicken dumpling paired with delicious aioli and hot mustard! For the drinks we had the not so jaded, pink flamingo, and blueberry lavender French 75! 🍸 All of them were so delicious and refreshing ☺️! We had their drunken empress which was a great take on drunken noodles! 🍜 We also had their bao salad with their amazing vinaigrette you can really taste the truffle 🥗! The crispy tuna rice was an explosion of flavor in every bite 🐟! The soup dumplings have a nice thin wrapper filled with great soup! And the fried chicken bao was seasoned to perfection and super crispy 🍗! Thank you @baobrewhouse and @chatterclub for having us 🙂! Please check them next time you’re out in Larimer square! 💕

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    candieseatsworld

    Candies Eats World: A Different Perspective 🎥: @johnzamora 📍: @baobrewhouse 🤩 Special thanks to: @chatterclub Thank you all for helping bring my vision to life! May we continue to live deliciously! 👠🏮🥢 Let me be your guide for places to eat, easy recipes, and food + travel recommendations. Follow @candieseatsworld for more!

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    candieseatsworld

    Candies Eats World: A Different Perspective 🎥: @johnzamora 📍: @baobrewhouse 🤩 Special thanks to: @chatterclub Thank you all for helping bring my vision to life! May we continue to live deliciously! 👠🏮🥢 Recap of everything I ate coming soon 😋 Let me be your guide for places to eat, easy recipes, and food + travel recommendations. Follow @candieseatsworld for more!

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    denjeneats

    Date Night done right! The tea room (upstairs) at Bao Brewhouse is such a vibe and on Wednesday nights, they have a great special. For $70, you get a sake flight, order of dim sum, entree, and a side. These are all perfectly shareable and we definitely did not leave hungry! We chose - ✨ Shrimp Shu-Mai ✨ Yang Kwei Fei - w/duck breast & pork belly ✨ Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms We also ordered the Big on the Pig because I love spicy gyoza and I wanted to try their version. Delish. Cocktails are on point. Very unique. ✨ ENTER THE DRAGON - Socorro Blanco liquor, Genepy des Alpes, jalapeno, pineapple, lime. My husband loved this one. ✨ EMPEROR ZHANG - Woody Creek Bao Select Barrel Rye, cognac, Oka sweet bermutto (japanese sweet vermouth), Amaro della Dolomitti, sakura cherry bitters. Basically their version of a manhattan. It was so good! We loved our experience here! All of the food was really great and I would order it all again. Reservations recommended. 📍@baobrewhouse

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bao Brewhouse.

4.5

4.5
(1286)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bao Brewhouse offers "fantastic food" and "exceptional service," with a vibrant atmosphere perfect for sharing dishes and trying new flavors. The dim sum and creative menu items like the cheeseburger dumplings are highlights. While some find it noisy, the "knowledgeable and friendly staff" and "great vibe" make it a must-visit.
1,286 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There when they first opened the upstairs ‘Tea Room’. Freezing cold and music way too loud. Food excellent, service very nice.

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  2. Taylor Gold

    Denver / Colorado13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to Bao Brewhouse several times and have generally had great experiences, so last night was a bit disappointing. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented, as usual, but the service left a lot to be desired. We had to remind our server about items we’d ordered on two separate occasions, and toward the end of our meal, she mentioned she’d leave the bill for whenever we were ready, without first asking if we wanted another round of drinks or dessert. We actually had planned to order dessert, so it felt like she was more focused on wrapping up our table than making sure we were finished enjoying our evening. On previous visits, our servers have done a great job pacing the dishes so we could enjoy everything as it came out. Unfortunately, last night nearly everything arrived at once, with the exception of our soup dumplings, which came much later and seemed like they’d been sitting for a while before reaching our table. I’ll definitely be back because I’ve enjoyed Bao so many times before, but this visit just wasn’t up to the standard I’ve come to expect.

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  3. Alex

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Staff was friendly and went above and beyond to make our special request actually feel special. Will be back 💖

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  4. Matthew

    Denver / Colorado36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time here and it was even better than the first! Great food and quick attentive service!

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  5. Sergio

    Oklahoma2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Normally I love Bao Brewhouse and have had several experiences I really enjoyed. This time the food was good, but it was so distracting that they were cleaning up tables and chairs while we were eating. I understand that they were setting up for their Halloween party but it’s hard to enjoy a meal when people are dragging tables and chairs past you prepping for it. So over all good but that killed the vibe and was very distracting

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  6. Daniel

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Great service. The drinks are stunning. The service sizes are small and meant to be shared but for two people, two Dim Sum items and an entree was plenty along with drinks. The staff go out of their way to make your time there special and to make you feel like a valued customer.

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  7. Strand

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience at this restaurant is great, the service staff attitude… terrible.

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  8. Christina

    Denver / Colorado15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, albeit a bit overpriced. Our server could have been more attentive (drinks were slow as were water refills). The atmosphere is always fun here though and we appreciate the diversity of the menu.

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  9. Todd

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, exceptional service, and an overall great experience!!

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  10. Adam

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re only able to sit at the bar, but we got a great experience and some free food too so we are very happy 

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:00 Tap Room Fri, Sat 12:00–23:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 14:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

FAQs

The menu is served family-style with shareable small plates and dim sum, and diners commonly order several plates to share, many guests report leaving satisfied or with leftovers. Dim sum plates typically arrive in small sharing portions (about 3–5 dumplings per plate).

Yes, Bao Brewhouse’s Tea Room upstairs offers a more intimate, elevated setting and several guests report enjoying it for anniversaries and date nights.

Bao Brewhouse has two distinct spaces, the casual Tap Room downstairs and the livelier Tea Room upstairs, with a trendy, swanky vibe, dim lighting and DJs (Tues, Thu–Sat) that can make the upstairs energetic and loud.

Casual Dress, come relaxed and comfortable; casual clothing is appropriate for a visit to Bao Brewhouse.

For an upbeat night, visit Bao Brewhouse’s Tea Room on Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday evenings when a DJ is scheduled; for a quieter, more relaxed visit try the Tap Room at lunch or on Monday evenings, or come earlier in the day.

Yes, families dine here: guests report staff going out of their way for children (bringing extra food and drinks), and many groups enjoy ordering family-style dishes together.

Bao Brewhouse often gets busy, guests report packed nights, long waits, and slow service during popular events (notably the Tuesday AYCE dumpling nights), while other visits have been described as not very busy with quick seating.

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Bao Brewhouse

4.5
$30 and under
Chinese
Downtown / LoDo

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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