Brewery Profile

Tom's Urban Kitchen and Brewery

Inside Denver International Airport, this brewpub occupies an unusual place in one of the country’s best-known beer cities. Rather than asking visitors to leave the terminal area for a neighborhood taproom, the partnership between Tivoli Brewing Co. and Tom’s Urban Kitchen brings a working brewpub into the travel setting itself. The site is on the fifth level of the Westin hotel at DIA, giving it a different feel from a downtown brewery or an industrial-district taproom. A visitor should expect an airport-focused stop built around fresh beer and food service, with the added distinction that the brewing program also functions as a hands-on learning lab for Metropolitan State University students who help craft the beer.

Denver travelers often look for a way to connect with Colorado’s brewing culture, even when their schedule is built around a flight rather than a brewery crawl. A stop here fits that pattern by offering beer made for the airport setting, including a signature IPA that is exclusive to DIA. The style itself is a familiar point of entry for many craft beer drinkers, while the student involvement gives the visit a local educational angle that most airport bars do not have. It is not a substitute for exploring Denver’s wider brewery scene, but it does provide a direct, place-specific option for travelers who want a Colorado beer experience without leaving the airport complex.

Practical planning should start with the location: the brewpub is on level five of the Westin hotel at Denver International Airport. That makes it most relevant for passengers with time before a flight, visitors meeting someone at the airport, or hotel guests staying on site. Current hours, access details, and any airport-related restrictions should be checked before making plans around a layover, since those details can change and are not specified here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including whether the airport-exclusive IPA is available when you visit. No specific details are provided about tours, reservations, parking, or the full food menu, so those are best verified directly before arrival.

Elevating the travel experience in Denver, Tivoli Brewing Co. and Tom's Urban Kitchen have partnered to launch the first operational brewpub inside Denver International Airport (DIA). Located on the fifth level of the Westin hotel, this unique venture not only pours a signature, airport-exclusive IPA but also serves as a hands-on learning lab where Metropolitan State University students help craft the beer. It’s a perfect pit stop to grab a fresh pint before your flight and celebrate Colorado brewing innovation.

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Denver, Colorado, 80249-6310

Phone: 3035826039

Website: https://www.denverpost.com/2016/02/29/smashburger-toms-urban-tivoli-brewing-could-touch-down-at-dia/