Entry No. 36 — the Denver file — filed under: brewery
Alley Brews
There is no street door — the only way into Alley Brews is from the alley between 43rd and 44th, tucked behind Ohana Yoga, half a block off the Tennyson bustle that never notices it. It carries on a Berkeley tradition started in 2013 by De Steeg (Dutch for 'the alley'), later Berkeley Alley Beer Co., and as of 2025 it's women-owned by Chelsea Rhoads and Liz Hess of the Body by Beer podcast. It's an all-day hybrid: coffee and a coworking-friendly bar that flips to craft beer, wine, cocktails and NA drinks. Tiny, neighborhood, and easy to walk right past — which is exactly the point.
The move: Find the unmarked alley door between 43rd and 44th, start with coffee in the afternoon and slide into a beer flight as it gets dark — a low-key, find-it-together hang that feels like a secret you cracked.
📍 Before you go Finding it is half the fun. The entrance sits in the alley running between Tennyson and Stuart, mid-block between 43rd and 44th; aim for the back of Ohana Yoga and look for the door facing the alley, not the street. There is no on-site lot, but Tennyson has metered and residential parking, and you can usually find a spot within a few blocks. The patio is dog-friendly (Denver rules keep pups outside only), and gluten-free brews are on hand. A sunny afternoon is the sweet spot; hours have shifted under new ownership, so check ahead. Pair it with a stroll down the Tennyson Street shops a half-block over.
- 📍 Berkeley / Tennyson Street
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoor or outdoor
Where: 4342 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212 — entrance is in the alley between 43rd and 44th (behind Ohana Yoga); no street-facing door
Hours: All-day coffee-and-beer; expanded hours under new ownership (verify current hours on site)
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Further reading: Official site · Westword · Axios · coloradobrewerylist.com
last checked: 2026-06-07