Must-see nightlife in Colorado

As Boulder as it gets, this is the town's favorite brewery. It cheerfully serves a smorgasbord of fine brews and packs in everyone from yuppies to hippies…

This modern speakeasy may be Durango's sexiest nightcap, hidden behind a heavy bookcase, with a dimly lit allure and exquisite cocktails worth the $12…

Infinite Monkey surprises with its sophisticated wines, made on site, using mostly grapes from Colorado's western slope. It surprises again by serving…

Artisanal brewers create the all-red-ale menu at the popular BSB; ales take anywhere from two months to three years to brew. So careful are they with the…

This brewpub is one of Summit County's best and is certainly the most popular bar in town. The menu augments typical pub fare with dishes like pecan…

Big on flavor and variety, these are the best handcrafted beers in town. Although the small, friendly tasting-room bar was once mainly a production…

Noah Price, a clothing designer turned coffee impresario, takes his job seriously, selecting, brewing and pouring Denver’s absolute-best coffee. The…

The warehouse complex where Sanitas is located doesn’t exactly scream charm, but wait till you get inside. The low-key tap room has an urban hipster feel…

The Montanya distillery receives wide acclaim for its high-quality rums. Its basiltini, made with basil-infused rum, fresh grapefruit and lime, will have…

Welcome to Dolores nightlife, with live bluegrass bands and cask-conditioned ale. Hickory wood-fired pizzas are the specialty here, with toppings like…

Kannah’s Broken Oar is probably the best IPA on the Western Slope, and the Black Bridge Stout – an Irish-style dry stout with lots of depth – isn’t…

Pagosa's thermal waters heat the building and provide the spring water for the beers brewed on-site. But don't come just for the eco-credentials. There's…

Known among locals as the Roastery, this wonderful, aromatic cafe sells fair-trade and organic beans, supporting local nonprofit organizations through its…

Breck's living room might as well be at the Crown, a buzzing cafe and social hub. Grab a mug of Silver Canyon coffee and a sandwich or salad, and catch up…

Behind a stylish bottle shop, this nook bar is pleasantly intimate. The garden patio has dangling lights and vines, while the interior features antique…

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…

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…

Denver's top speakeasy looks like an old Western bookstore, but ask for a seat and the cashier pushes a wall of books and leads you deeper into the era…

For craft breweries, how big is too big? Avery pushes the limit, with its imposing two-story building, complete with gift shop selling hats and tees. But…

This excellent local brewery does well to skip the same old burger menu and fancy digs to keep its focus on what it does best: crafting exquisite beer…