Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant

Quick Verdict

Bigsby's Folly is one of Denver's few craft wineries operating a full restaurant on-site, which makes it a practical pick if you want to eat and drink local wine without bouncing between venues. Book this if you're curious about urban Colorado winemaking and want a single-stop evening in RiNo. It books easily — no scramble required — so you won't need to plan weeks ahead.

What It Is

Situated on Wazee Street in the River North Art District, Bigsby's Folly pairs a working craft winery with a full-service restaurant. That combination is genuinely rare in Denver: most bars and restaurants pour from distributed labels, while Bigsby's is making wine on the premises. For the explorer who wants to understand what Colorado viticulture looks like at the urban production level, this is the most direct route in Denver to do it.

The winery angle is the editorial core here. Colorado wine has a growing story centred on the Western Slope AVAs, and Bigsby's Folly brings that craft production format into the city. If wine is your primary reason to visit, this is a more focused experience than a general cocktail bar. If you're after a technically driven cocktail program, Williams & Graham or Death & Co (Denver) are stronger choices in that category.

Practical Details

The address is 3563 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80216, putting it squarely in RiNo, walkable from much of the neighbourhood's bar and gallery cluster. Booking is easy , this isn't a venue where you'll lose a reservation to a faster clicker. Given the current season, it's worth confirming hours directly before visiting, as urban winery dining rooms sometimes adjust schedules. Specific pricing, hours, and current menu details aren't confirmed in our data, so check the venue directly before you go. For more places to drink well in Denver, see our full Denver bars guide and our full Denver wineries guide.

Who Should Book

Book Bigsby's Folly if you want a combined winery-and-restaurant experience in one of Denver's most active creative districts, and you're specifically interested in Colorado-made wine rather than a broad cocktail list. If food is your primary focus, cross-reference our full Denver restaurants guide. If craft cocktails matter more than wine, redirect to Ace Eat Serve or Yacht Club instead. For a broader Denver night out, our Denver experiences guide and hotels guide cover the full picture. Further afield, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston offer points of comparison for serious drinks-focused travel.