Must-see nightlife in Northern Colorado

  • Crown Pub

    Northern Colorado

    All the dark-wood paneling, friendly barkeeps and a dead-center location make this no-nonsense watering hole a good place to cool your heels after walking…

  • Wheel Bar

    Estes Park

    Estes Park's favorite dive bar offers a rip-roaring good time, a killer porch out on the riverwalk, plus a mysterious wheel that truly reveals the…

  • Odell Brewing Company

    Northern Colorado

    New Belgium has the best tour, but Odell makes the best brew – not just in Fort Collins but in all of Colorado. The bar is small and comfortable, and the…

  • Elliot’s Martini Bar

    Northern Colorado

    Tired of beer? Hit up Elliot’s for an exhaustive list of high-octane cocktails. The ‘Elliot’s’ martini is for classicists, but staff also entertain with…

  • Estes Park Brewery

    Estes Park

    The town's brewpub serves pizza, burgers and wings, and at least eight different house beers, in a big, boxy room resembling a cross between a classroom…

  • Sunpies Bistro

    Steamboat Springs

    Overlooking the creek is a big backyard, where locals pack in to drink and swap tales. They can be rowdy, but it’s a slice of the real Steamboat. The…

  • Mug’s Coffee Lounge

    Northern Colorado

    Free wi-fi, strong coffee and good sandwiches keep this central, classy little place bustling throughout the day. Flat-bread sandwiches and other savory…

  • The Press

    Steamboat Springs

    This resto-pub has great live music acts Friday and Saturday nights and a small dining room that's framed by timbers. The place feels open and inviting,…

  • Starry Night

    Northern Colorado

    Free wi-fi and comfortable seats make this an ideal spot near downtown to take a load off, caffeinate and catch up on email. The baked goods hit the mark…

  • Lucky Joe’s

    Northern Colorado

    Lots of wood and brick and a nightly singer-songwriter jam make this a warm and welcoming spot in the heart of Old Town. When it snows, warm up with an…

  • Town Pump

    Northern Colorado

    A bona fide dive bar with a century of boozing under its belt, this is a comfortable place to knock back a couple of cold ones while rubbing elbows with…