Colorado Springs
In an old exposed warehouse building saved from the wrecking ball in 1993, this local brewery serves a variety of pints in a casual atmosphere with wood…
Must-see nightlife in Colorado
Denver
Though it attracts an amiable crowd of gay male professionals after work, it becomes Denver’s premiere pick-up bear scene on weekends. Three levels and…
Central Colorado
Sit by the crackling fireplace and knock back margaritas with everyone else who came down the Minturn Mile at this historic après-ski hangout. It posts…
Denver
From the sleek deco interior to the DJ roster, Bar Standard is an inimitable gem in Denver’s nightclub scene. It’s ice cold without the attitude and when…
Vail
Vail's best coffee comes from this indie cafe on the ground floor of the Solaris complex. Beans are roasted by City on a Hill in Leadville; there are also…
Central Colorado
Freshly roasted beans and delectable espresso drinks are available in this attractive coffeehouse with high ceilings, exposed brick walls and comfy…
Central Colorado
You don’t even have to like beer to know these guys are good: scores of medals from beer competitions hang over the sunlit dining space in a testament to…
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
Central Colorado
The smell of malted barley greets you as you walk through the door into this modern space with long communal tables, whitewashed brick walls, brewing…
Southwest Colorado
Considering the slim opening hours here, you would think Prohibition is still in. Nevertheless the gold-medal-winning Jinn is probably worth a stop at…
Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
You’ll do better to eat elsewhere, but the beers here are fresh and the night scene is lively. The lighter beers on the spectrum – particularly the…
Southwest Colorado
Imbued with the aroma of fresh-roasted beans, this quality espresso house also serves slices of homemade pie and cheap breakfast burritos to go. It also…
Vail
With a happy hour that runs to 9pm, you know this underground lair is going to be popular. In addition to a variety of drinks under $5, you can also fill…
Denver
Classic rock and roll, lacquered booths and tables made from old wood barrels greet you inside Denver’s oldest bar. Grab a seat on the leafy patio if it’s…
Southwest Colorado
With occasional live music, this small theater serves more as a nightclub, popular with students from the local university who come to dance to hip-hop…
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…
Breckenridge
Downstairs at Eric’s is a Breckenridge institution. Locals flock to this game-room-style basement joint for the brews, burgers and delicious mashed…
Breckenridge
With seven malty aromatic brews being cooked up in the kettles directly behind the bar, you know what this is all about. Sample happy-hour goodness with…
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…
Vail
In Lionshead, this wooden lodge–style pub has a wide deck overlooking Vail Mountain. It also has a pool table, a killer circle bar with Dale's Pale Ale…
Boulder
This traditional Chinese teahouse has an enormous selection of imported loose-leaf tea, including rare finds. In the back, patrons snuggle over steaming…
Denver
This huge club changes musical flavors like fashionable boutique sneakers. The best parties go off in the interior Beatport lounge, sending au courant…
Colorado Springs
Cousins Nick and Ian are living their dream, having opened Colorado Springs' first gin distillery (Lee Spirits Co), the tasting room of which operates as…
Denver
Hidden on the ground floor of an office tower on the corner of Wazee and 17th St, Common Grounds is hands down the most pleasant cafe in the downtown area…
Southwest Colorado
Don your flannels and trucker hat to hit this hip alcove for tequila flights and tacos. While the food isn't all that, it's the place for a stiff and…
Aspen
If you follow the local crowds after dinner, you might just end up in the tiny cramped basement disco at Escobar's, spinning live beats seven days a week…
Aspen
Once Aspen’s premier saloon, this bar was built into the Hotel Jerome in 1889 and remains full of historic charm. It's packed with everyone from local…
Southwest Colorado
With chairlift bar stools and a rooftop deck to spy on Main St, this pub is something of a flytrap for visitors; in fact, there is a notable lack of…
Vail
Celebrate in style with wines by the glass (helpfully divided into categories such as 'crisp and clean' or 'wood and weight') or cocktails, paired with…
Central Colorado
Single-malt whiskey, gin and brandy are the winning trifecta at Buena Vista's distillery. Stop by for an Old Fashioned and mosey on out to the patio,…
Denver
This adult mega-entertainment-plex has ping-pong, bowling, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, Galaga…even marbles (free if you bring your own), plus plenty of…
Central Colorado
A top pick for beer geeks, Elevation is definitely worth the drive out to Poncha Springs. Beers are rated green to double black (the latter are aged in…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
As they say, make beer, not war, and Carbondale's local brewery is doing a fine job of that. Swing by to sample some of their contributions to the peace…
Telluride
All local color – forget about cocktails and grab a cold can of beer at this longtime late-night favorite, which is popular when everything else closes…
Aspen
With 30 craft beers on tap, plus more by the bottle, this is Aspen's love letter to hop-heads. Falafel sandwiches and bison chili fries will soak up the…
Central Colorado
It's bottoms up at Frisco's welcoming Bavarian beer hall, replete with pretzels, a great selection of bratwurst (from elk and bison to veggie and…
Telluride
For good brews and local atmosphere among the shiny metal vats, head to this warehouse between town and the Mountain Village. Their Face-Down Brown has…
Southwest Colorado
This very popular brewhouse and barbecue hut serves baskets of nachos, hot wings and burgers alongside pitchers of its signature Tabano Red. It has…
Durango
Newly revamped with a pleasant outdoor deck, this place pleases all – including serious beer fans who concentrate on the brews. There are taproom tastings…
Southwest Colorado
Intimate and perfect for conversation while sampling the select regional wine list. There’s regular live acoustic music featuring local singer-songwriters…
Central Colorado
If you can snag a table by the river, this is a pretty sweet spot. It's got 20 craft beers on tap, including local brew Elevation. The buffalo chili and…
