A longtime favorite craft brewery and modern bistro in Denver, Briar Common Brewery+Eatery announced its closure. After 10 years, the brewery will close its doors permanently next week as the lease for the location expires.
Briar Common Brewery+Eatery Bids Farewell
Located in Denver’s Jefferson Park neighborhood, Briar Common Brewery+Eatery is a full-service brewpub. It also includes an on-site restaurant that offers a chef-driven pub menu.
The brewery is well known for its elevated and approachable comfort food menu paired with craft beers. Recommended items on the menu include Buffalo Cauliflower, Fish and Chips, and Briar Burger.
Through a social media announcement, the brewery owners, Kent and Greg Dawson, shared the heartbreaking news of its closure. The owners stated that it is “Time for Goodbye.” The brewery, located at 2298 Clay Street in Denver, will permanently shut its doors on November 22.
The owners thanked the community for their support and said, “What an amazing 10 years. It has been a privilege to serve you over the years. Cheers!”
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Reason Behind the Closure
In the official announcement, the owners explained that the lease for the property is up and they have decided to shut down. They wrote, “We thought we’d be here forever, but then the new world we live in had other plans.”
According to a Denver Post report, the owners have cited economic difficulties and current challenges of operating a full-service restaurant as the reasons for the closure.
The sister location of the brewery, Briar Patch in Congress Park, founded in 2025, also closed its doors in September.
Following the closure announcement, several customers of the restaurant expressed their disappointment on social media. One of the customers wrote, “Bummer 🙁 We love you. You got us through all of COVID. You were truly the only place that was good. We appreciate and will miss you.”
Another customer wrote, “Ahhh damn! I also hoped you’d be there forever! You will be missed.”
As the brewery prepares for its final chapter, the owners encourage the Denver community to visit Briar Common one more time and raise a glass for its journey.
