About The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery
The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery is a brewpub in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver. It is an NJ / NY Italian-style delicatessen combined with a progressive American microbrewery. It opened in April 2018.
It pours about a dozen craft beers to pair with some 50 sandwiches. There is also a full bar of mostly Colorado-grown wine and spirits.
Brian has brewed since 1993, and he says he has collected several GABF medals along the way. Owner Daniel Appell grew up around his father's sandwich shop in New Jersey.
The place is family friendly. It has a stage and hosts live music regularly, and it holds West Virginia University football and basketball game watches. Private event and band booking inquiries go through email.
From The Grateful Gnome's own website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Does The Grateful Gnome have live music?
Yes. It has a stage and hosts live music regularly. Check its Facebook page for timely updates.
Is The Grateful Gnome kid friendly?
Yes. It is a family friendly deli, restaurant and brewery.
Can I book a private event or a band there?
Yes. Email info@thegratefulgnome.com for private event or band booking inquiries.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, parking lot and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Berkeley Alley Beer Co and DeSteeg Brewing Co/Blind Faith Brewing both round to 0 miles away. The Empourium Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away, and Cerebral Brewing is 1 mile away.
Answers come from The Grateful Gnome's website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
Breweries near The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery
Before you visit The Grateful Gnome
Expect a deli and a brewpub combined. Order from the sandwich menu and pick a beer from the dozen or so on tap. The kitchen closes an hour before the doors do.
Check thegratefulgnome.com before you go. It has the sandwich and beverage menus and the events calendar. For live music updates, the calendar sends you to the Facebook page.
The Empourium Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away, and Cerebral Brewing is 1 mile away. Hogshead Brewery is 1.3 miles away, which makes a longer stop easy to add.