Boulder
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…
Must-see nightlife in Colorado
Durango
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 Theorem Winery
Denver
Infinite Monkey surprises with its sophisticated wines, made on site, using mostly grapes from Colorado's western slope. It surprises again by serving…
Denver
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…
Central Colorado
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…
Durango
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…
Denver
Noah Price, a clothing designer turned coffee impresario, takes his job seriously, selecting, brewing and pouring Denver’s absolute-best coffee. The…
Boulder
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…
Southwest Colorado
The Montanya distillery receives wide acclaim for its high-quality rums. Its basiltini, made with basil-infused rum, fresh grapefruit and lime, will have…
Southwest Colorado
Welcome to Dolores nightlife, with live bluegrass bands and cask-conditioned ale. Hickory wood-fired pizzas are the specialty here, with toppings like…
Southwest Colorado
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…
Southwest Colorado
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…
Central Colorado
Known among locals as the Roastery, this wonderful, aromatic cafe sells fair-trade and organic beans, supporting local nonprofit organizations through its…
Breckenridge
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…
Southern Front Range
Behind a stylish bottle shop, this nook bar is pleasantly intimate. The garden patio has dangling lights and vines, while the interior features antique…
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…
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…
Denver
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…
Boulder
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…
Denver
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…
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…
Boulder
It's impossible to find better ambience than at this incredible Tajik teahouse, a gift from Dushanbe, Boulder’s sister city. The elaborate carvings and…
Cannonball Creek Brewing Company
Colorado
A young brewery, Cannonball Creek has already won several medals at the Great American Beer Festival, including a gold for its Trump Hands (India Pale Ale…
Denver
Stem Ciders is all about craft cider. Think dry, complex, nuanced, not the sugary stuff your cousin brings to BBQs. The barrel-lined walls, garage doors…
Durango
Serving excellent pour-over coffee by day and dangerous cocktails at night, this tiny house is an intimate spot to socialize. The award-winning 'alpenglow…
Boulder
Brick walls, worn wood floors and red-vinyl booths steeped in the aromatic uplift of damn good espresso. The attached bookstore sells used and collectible…
Denver
This stylish but welcoming pub serves only sour beers and wild ales – possibly the only such taproom in the country. Grab a stool at the long copper…
Southwest Colorado
Come sundown, this is the place to be, chilling on the 2nd-story terrace overlooking the main drag. Quaffable house beers include a poblano chile ale with…
Denver
In a spacious warehouse with a peppy mid-mod feel, Ratio Beerworks has quality brews, an upbeat crowd and plenty of indoor and patio seating. It’s a good…
Telluride
It's rush hour for beautiful people, though in low season you'll find real local flavor and opinions. In summertime, beeline for the breezy rooftop. Old…
Denver
This rambling LoHi complex sits in the former Olinger mortuary. Come nighttime, they black out the 'O' and it just becomes Linger. There's an interesting…
Denver
This classy Larimer Sq wine bar is decked out in wine labels and glassware, with dim lighting and gentle music. It looks so bespoke it’s surprising to…
Denver
Young and hopping, this is a great place to sample craft beers, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Instead of a bartender, there’s a line of 20-plus taps…
Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe
Boulder
A cool, quiet spot on the Hill, Innis serves up a mean cup of fair-trade coffee along with a menu of innovative sandwiches, breakfast burritos and bagels …
Denver
A nondescript red door near the corner of Larimer and 14th Sts leads down to this hidden cocktail lounge with cozy couches and velvet booths you just sink…
Denver
A huge patio with leafy trees, picnic tables and a community garden is the centerpiece of Recess. A locals hangout with a chilled-out vibe, this is where…
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…
Denver
High fives and hollers punctuate the scene when the Rockies triumph and beer drinkers file in to forget an afternoon of drinking Coors at the ball park…
Denver
The Thin Man is a damn sight more stylish than most neighborhood taverns. It’s decked out in all kinds of Catholic art and crosses, red string lights…
Denver
Finn's has got it right. Give folks strong drinks and good food fast and they'll come. The concept: a small bar with a huge patio that has a variety of…
