Boulder
Asserting a PhD approach, this roaster offers single-pour beaker coffee that purists swear by, set in minimalist-hipster ambience. Bags of beans are…
Must-see nightlife in Colorado
Boulder
A chic Boulder bar where killer cocktails – such as the lavender-infused Kiss the Sky or the elderflower tonic Guns n' Roses – make the evening slip…
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…
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…
Denver
Denver's most popular Latin dance club gets its merengue (and salsa and reggaeton and bachata) on every weekend, with DJs Thursday and Friday and live…
Telluride
A hip social alcove for cocktails and nibbling, plus weekend brunch. On a comic-book-style menu, East meets West in yummy lettuce wraps, duck ramen and…
Denver
Denver's best gay dance club has an 18+ night on Thursday, and Friday drag shows. There's a definite pretty-boy focus, with good music and a scene to…
Denver
Located in the ever-hip RiNo art district, this hole-in-the-wall appeals to the thick-glasses and blue-jeans crowd. Daily drink specials always include a…
Denver
The best ping-pong bar in Denver. Come here for fun tournaments, hipster sightings, decent food and a raucous indoor-outdoor party that takes you deep…
Southwest Colorado
Grab your caffeine fix at this serious local roaster, the cutest cabin in town, shingled with license plates (just as local miners once did when they…
Durango
The best brew in Durango hails from this small batch roaster. Stop by for a latte and homemade pastry on your way up valley or grab a bag of beans to…
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…
Denver
Two stories of madness, with your typical gay anthems and a patio. XBar brings in a younger crowd and is an LGBTQ 'it' spot.
Aspen
Enjoying a 100% agave tequila and fresh-lime margarita at the late, great gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson’s favorite watering hole is well worth the 8…
Denver
Wynkoop’s Rail Yard is this brewery's most celebrated red ale, and beer fans file into the spacious brewpub to knock it back while tossing darts, shooting…
Denver
The Sputnik does it all – it’s simultaneously a plucky brunch spot, a neighborhood dive bar and an excellent place for espresso. Still, it’s never more…
Boulder
Boulder Beer is Boulder’s first craft brewery, though you’d never guess from the church-like building and spacious well-kept digs. A huge patio out back…
Denver
This Aspen-based roaster has a convenient location on 16th St between the Convention Center and State Capitol building. While it lacks the atmosphere of…
Colorado Springs
Inspired by Belgium’s beer cafes, the ecofriendly Trinity Brewing Co is a cool addition to the Colorado Springs pub scene. Owned by two self-admitted beer…
Denver
The cheery sensibility of this excellent retro-style lounge is demonstrated in the wall of clocks frozen at 5pm and waggish menu of cocktails (‘the…
Colorado Springs
Although it's a bit out of the way in southern Colorado Springs, this brewery – which in 2013 spearheaded a community market center in the shuttered…
Boulder
Hidden in the basement of Hotel Boulderado, License No 1 is a throwback to Prohibition times. It's a maze of dimly lit rooms, unfinished stone walls, deep…
Breckenridge
Billed as the world's highest distillery, this place is worth visiting for a tour (half-hourly, 11am to 5:30pm) and 'tastings for tips' – their specialty…
Central Colorado
The place to go for your morning cappuccino and raspberry scone. This great community cafe is run by Phillip and Dawn out of a former Volkswagen repair…
Denver
There’s nothing like ordering a stiff drink inside a cathedral built in 1865. Yes, this club, which draws a young and diverse crowd, is in a former house…
Durango
This favorite spot for live music and libations brings a hint of big city chic to Durango while still keeping close to its mountain roots. The menu is…
Southwest Colorado
The unadorned warehouse demonstrates a single-minded focus on beer making. On nice days the patio fills up with families eating brats and paninis while…
Boulder
Sure, the ambience might be diminished by the glow of two-dozen laptops, but the coffee is good (served in pint glasses too!) and locally roasted. The…
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,…
Durango
A rowdy corner of the historic Strater Hotel, this elegant old-time bar has waitresses flashing Victorian-era fishnets and live ragtime that packs out-of…
Breckenridge
Set in an industrial complex at the north end of Airport Road, the Broken Compass is generally regarded as the best brewery in Breckenridge. Fill up with…
Boulder
This popular gastropub specializes in European brews and German and central European eats (think lots of brats and pretzels). Happy patrons drink steins…
Southeast Colorado
Welcome to one of Colorado’s smallest breweries. It produces only 350 barrels of beer from its relatively nondescript HQ just a block off the main drag…
Denver
Dance floors get packed at Milk, where goth rules and industrial and '80s tie for second. Plenty of pleather booths give you a place to catch your breath…
Central Colorado
There aren't many breweries up above 10,000 feet, which makes Periodic something of an anomaly. Hoppy and dark beers predominate, but there is also cider…
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…
Aspen
With five signature flavors and a sun-soaked balcony facing the mountain, this is definitely the place to unwind after a hard day's play. Brews range from…
Denver
This neighborhood lounge-bar is totally laid back with couches and cozy chairs, a couple of booths, a pool table and dartboards. There's a full bar…
Durango
The only distillery in town, this fun local shop does guided tours (with advanced reservations) and serves up a spectacularly smooth Soiled Doves vodka, a…
Victoria’s Espresso & Wine Bar
Aspen
Victoria's serves up delish pastries, wine by the glass, full breakfasts and tempting curries and cheese plates for afternoon grazing, but the must-try…
