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Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant

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House wines star at this full bar with an industrial-artsy vibe & a menu of small plates. People often mention space, wine, wedding, good, event, nice, staff, time, wines, service,


Address

3563 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80216, United States

Website

www.bigsbysfolly.com

Contact

+1 720-485-3158

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (411 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: space (15) wine (15) wedding (11) good (10) event (10) nice (9) staff (9) time (9) wines (9) service (9)
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  • 3/5 Josh B. 7 months ago on Google • 336 reviews
    Looking back on our visit to Bigsby's, I cannot help but be disappointed. We planned to stop in when we visited Denver in 2022, so when we returned in 2023, we knew we had to try harder to make the trip. Overall, the space itself is nice. Very nice aesthetics inside, with a nice patio outside for when the weather decides to cooperate. There are plenty of windows all around to let in natural light. When we arrived in the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday, the winery wasn't very busy. There were a couple of tables here and there, and a larger group that was wrapping up their visit. The staff were also helping prepare for an on-site wedding later that day. Despite what seemed like a manageable number of guests, we waited extended periods of time to be served throughout the time we were there. At one point, our server even admitted that she forgot about us. We decided to start with the Folly 5 Wine Tasting, assuming they would pick five wines that highlight their wines the best. Being the middle of summer, we were rather surprised that 4/5 of the wines on the tasting were reds. We hoped that maybe they were lighter reds given the season but after trying everything, we think that they just stick with the same 5 wines throughout the year. The Brut Cuvee was our favorite of the bunch. The reds were generally disappointing. We decided to order some food while we were there and settled on a meat and cheese board. At first glance, the presentation of everything looked pretty good, and we were kind of impressed coming off of the wines. But then we started actually eating what was on the board, and we realized that the flavors were not very cohesive. The pile of mustard did not go well with any cheeses, nor did the pickled vegetables. It was a strange combination of items that seemed more like they were there to look nice than actually be a well thought out food board.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Di Anne P. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I decided to check Bigby’s out for a friend date. We dressed up and headed over. When we walked in the door I was so excited because it is incredibly beautiful inside and seemed to have a cool vibe. My friend and I stood there and looked around. There was a group to the left kind of lounging and another person hanging out at a table near them. We were not greeted and after a few minutes, the bartender saw us and had us walk over to talk to her. She then sent us back to where we were originally standing and said someone would come over and help seat us. We waited another 5-10 minutes a little uncomfortable at this point. It didn’t seem like we were a priority and my friend, being the only minority in the building felt it was a discrimination issue. I couldn’t find any words to comfort her and just let her know those feelings were valid because it was not a very diverse group of employees or customers from what we saw. A women finally came up who had been the person sitting at the table chillin for the last 15 minutes. We were so irritated that she saw us standing there for so long and did not help. She said they were closing for a private event and we could only stay for a glass of wine. We left. There were no signs or anything to indicate this and it was a complete waste of our time and such terrible customer service. We will not being going back or supporting this business.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Serena B. 5 months ago on Google • 473 reviews
    Ok you need to ask for Kassidy! She was the best server I have had in a long time! I was my daughter-in-laws birthday and Kassidy made it wonderful. The wine was get the location is quite with great parking. It is a must go! Love the reserve wines. Totally suggest paying a little bit more to try them.

  • 5/5 Sharon D. T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Venue, nice wine selections, & food choices mainly appetizers & shareables. I really like the ambiance, it’s a good place to hang out with friends or celebrate and we know the chef. Friendly staff, and affordable prices.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Connor H. 8 months ago on Google
    This place looks nice inside and is neat but the prices for drinks are outrageous for very standard, basic wine. The happy hour food was tasty. They charge a “living wage” tax additionally at 4.9 percent that is unspoken of until you get your receipt, then after they’ve already put it on the the bill will they “graciously” remove it. Not cool, don’t charge customers for our lawmakers mistakes. Our bartender was friendly, when he was around but we had empty drinks for long periods of time while he hung out with his coworkers at the end of the bar. Cool to see this place once but once is enough for me for these overpriced drinks and surprise charges.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristina S. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We recently had our wedding at Bigsby's and would highly recommend it as a venue! The space is beautiful - lots of exposed brick and beautiful lighting fixtures. Cassie, the event coordinator, was so helpful from start to finish, meeting with us multiple times both in person and over the phone to help plan, set our menu, choose our signature cocktails, and create our timeline. The day-of staff were also amazing - we dropped our centerpieces and other décor items off earlier in the day, and they set everything up for us. The bartenders were lovely, and all our guests loved the food. Everything went so smoothly and that was due to the great team at Bigsby's!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jennifer F. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm obsessed with the look of this place. So cozy and comfy for wine tasting! The food is also pretty good. I knocked off a star because we had some trouble with service. We were a party of five seated in a space that was set apart from the main room (maybe a private party space?). Our waitress forgot about us a few times and we had to keep getting up for our orders. There was a wedding in the back so I imagine there were just a few distractions. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of the visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Monique Grower g. 1 year ago on Google
    Like this tucked away bar has the best espresso Martini and local craft beers and wine that you can take home if you don't finish. Lots of plant based items available and pup friendly. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is cause I've been here a few time and couldn't get service because of either private parties and one time I made it right before closing a was turn away even though it was right before closing hours and there were other customers still dining.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jake W. 1 year ago on Google
    Trendy space for any event! Great wine and food options. Friendly staff and plenty of space with outdoor patio (dogs allowed).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and even better staff. Our server was really helpful and replaced the red wine that came with my tasting to whites after she noticed me not drinking them. We had a great time!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe J. 10 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Everything was soooo good, seriously, the margarita flatbread was juicy and flavorful, nice and filling it’s perfect for if you accidentally enjoy too much wine. With the truffle popcorn they don’t skimp on the truffle and the almonds in the olive and almonds are delicious. I asked the waitress how it’s so good and they soak it in house in a delicious marinade My server taylor was friendly and courteous, Nicole the bartender made phenomenal drinks and answered all my questions. Another server Ashley was very friendly as well and brought dog treats out for the dogs that were in the patio! I highly recommend this place to anyone into wine or good food, if you’re in Denver you won’t be disappointed. Oh and the patio is dog friends but they’re not allowed inside

  • 5/5 Patrick Y. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Bigsby's is the perfect place for a wedding. We had around 100 guests and it was the perfect event space for us. Having the back patio to do the ceremony and the dancing and then the inside space for the reception is the perfect setup. Cassie made the entire process a breeze. Having the venue handle everything including the food and beverages, as well as all of the extra equipment you really don't think about makes things so much simpler. On top of that, the food was absolutely amazing. We've had many guests tell us it was the best food they've had at a wedding. The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful, we did not want for anything the entire day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rubymeetings 1 year ago on Google
    Can't give enough kudos to Cassie Sullivan and her team as well as an amazing chef for our corporate event. Seriously the best we've had in venue, service, quality of food, bar and wine. It was almost embarrassing with people thanking me for choosing Bigsby's!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremiah B. 1 year ago on Google
    We used Bigsby's Folly for our wedding venue for both the ceremony and reception for 115 people. There are not enough words to express how pleased we were with the entire experience from beginning to end. The Venue Coordinator (Cassie) planned and organized with us for about a year. Meeting with us many different times, getting to know us and our vibe, and always making us feel special. She worked professionally and personally with us as well as wedding planner and other vendors which made the day effortless for us. She even worked with us on other details such as tables, chairs, and other details that required coordination outside of the venue. Above and beyond service doesn't even begin to describe it. PICTURES LOOK INCREDIBLE HERE! The venue is a one-of-a-kind space that allowed us to bring our friends and family to our favorite neighborhood in Denver. And it offers a sort of timeless, historic vibe with just enough grit to make it it edgy. There are two outdoor spaces (we used the back patio for our ceremony) and a large indoor space for seating and then dancing. The venue is also within walking distance to two hotels which is where our guests stayed. To this day, our friends and family keep mentioning how excellent the food was; and it really was. We choose to go the family style route with the short rib and salmon as the main course (they also offer dietary restrictive guests an option as well). In addition we had the carrots, broccolini, mushroom risotto, and a watermelon arugula salad. During cocktail hour we had various passed small bites out as well and finished the night off with mac and cheese for late night snacks. Literally every single dish and app that was served was fantastic. On top of that we also used them for our open bar and they kept the beverages flowing all night. The staff was extremely nice and on top of it all and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves as well. I could go on-and-on about this place. If you are looking for a space to host your wedding or event, I would 1000% recommend having it here. In addition, if you're just looking for a place for brunch or dinner this is also an amazing spot to just enjoy your time. We look forward to coming back again soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice decor and feel! Interesting location alongside the tracks with a couple of large, attractive murals view; RTD trains roll by occasionally, yet they're not too bothersome. They have a decent selection of wines by the glass and bottle, yet I feel they are very overpriced for the quantity, as are their food choices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karly K. 10 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Service was great, space is beautiful, extensive wine list (lacking anything sweet though), only complaint is the food unfortunately. Plates are extremely small for mid-range pricing. Went here for a graduation celebration and some of our party left dinner still hungry. However, the meatballs and the green tea chocolate cake were phenomenal! More of a drinks & apps kind of place.

  • 5/5 Chris H. 8 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We recently held our wedding at Bigsby's, and the experience was exactly what we were looking for! The space is beautiful. The food and wine was fantastic. The service/staff was very friendly and professional... Their event coordinator, Cassie, was absolutely wonderful to work with - she was so accommodating to our needs, and was flexible with adjustments along the way. Highly recommend to anyone looking to host a event/party/wedding!

  • 5/5 Colleen B. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Amazing service is the first terrific thing I need to mention about this place, Lauren was our server and took great care of us. We didn't even realize we went past closing hours, but instead of rushing us out, she let us enjoy our last cocktails and finish our stories. Just an absolute pleasure. And the ambience and food just made for a perfect night, would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will be going back!

  • 5/5 Sara M. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Staff are really kind and truly want you to have a good experience. Lots of yummy wines, tasty cocktails, and brews. We ordered the margarita flatbread and finished off with the trio of chocolate cookies!

  • 2/5 Samantha 1 year ago on Google
    Wine was okay. Food was awful AND expensive. I had the cauliflower risotto ($20) that was very bland and added short rib (+$8) that was decent. Dad had short rib nachos ($18) that came out cold; short rib was good and was a decent amount of meat, but nachos were nothing to rave about. Mom had the truffle grilled cheese ($18) with tomato soup subbed for the side (+$6) and both were kind of gross. Comes on “sourdough” that was just grocery store white bread and only 2/3 of the bread even had cheese on it. Did taste like truffle and the jam added a complexity, but the whole thing was just disappointing especially for almost $20. Soup was also oddly sweet….? Ambiance and servers are nice, but I’d never go back. There are way better places nearby.

  • 5/5 Brittany G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place and their bartender Savannah was so sweet! Great menu and drink selection. The food was tasty and the wine was delicious. Beautiful venue.

  • 4/5 Joss S. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is beautiful. If you are looking for sweeter wines this may not be the place. I had the English Pea Risotto which was delicious for the most part. The risotto itself was over cooked but the flavor was good on the dish itself. The bar tender was friendly and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 K w. 8 months ago on Google
    This is such a vibe, the service was wonderful they are very helpful and tell you about the wine they have. The food was delicious, great serving portion. The atmosphere was so chill, there was a company team meeting there -great idea for employees to mingle. Parking is on the street or the parking garage right next door.

  • 5/5 Rachel Z. 7 months ago on Google
    We are so happy we decided to have our wedding reception at Bigsby's Folly. From the very start, the event coordinator was responsive, helpful, easy to work with, and made the planning process fun. She even let us drop off our flowers the night before to keep them cool. When we showed up the day of the party, the space was set up beautifully inside and out, it was absolutely perfect for our 80+ guests to mingle, dine and dance. The space felt festive and open, there was never a line at the bar. The appetizers were great, and the dinner was even better. Many of our guests continued to tell me for days how good the food was - no small feat to serve a buffet that is both fresh and delicious to that many people. The staff working our event were friendly, welcoming and made the night even more fun. We are so so grateful to Cassie and her team for pulling off an amazing party. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Josie I. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Taylor and Kent were wonderful! Some of my colleagues and I came to Bigsby’s for a going away happy hour for another colleague. We had never been here before and didn’t make a reservation as we thought it was more of a brewery style set up rather than a restaurant. Kent was extremely accommodating to give us a table; there were 15 of us. Taylor provided immaculate service. 10/10 will be back!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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