Must-see nightlife in Colorado

Asserting a PhD approach, this roaster offers single-pour beaker coffee that purists swear by, set in minimalist-hipster ambience. Bags of beans are…

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…

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…

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'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…

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'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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Two stories of madness, with your typical gay anthems and a patio. XBar brings in a younger crowd and is an LGBTQ 'it' spot.

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…