Durango
If you so happen to be biking the creek path, stop by this adjacent brew pub packed with locals. There's a pleasant patio and garlic hot wings that beg a…
Must-see nightlife in Colorado
Denver
Nallen’s is a venerable Irish pub, and since opening in 1992 it's been the go-to place for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. Happy hour is from 2pm to…
Southwest Colorado
Coffee addicts collect at this unassuming cafe and bookstore to get a fix and a smothered breakfast burrito. There are also smoothies. With patio seating.
Central Colorado
A great little cafe and bakery – get your breakfast burrito and latte fix in the morning, and sandwiches and smoothies in the afternoon.
Southwest Colorado
Though locals like it more for the beer than the food, Rockslide has a huge patio and is an amiable gathering place on summer weekends.
Central Colorado
This cozy, red-walled bar and distillery features excellent cocktails made from their own spirits, plus small plates to munch on.
Southwest Colorado
In a cute blue cottage fenced by cast off skis, this diminutive pub does its own microbrews (not brewed on-site) and pizzas.
Vail
Plenty of small-batch local brews and a sunny terrace are a reason to celebrate at the taproom of this Eagle-based brewery.
Parts and Labor Brewing Company
Northern Colorado
This industrialized brewery is part of a little downtown resurgence in sleepy Sterling.
Colorado
Connect with the state's breweries with this inclusive website that covers many of the state's microbreweries and larger operations. It's a great resource…
Southwest Colorado
From the moment you size up this room – more work-a-day warehouse than an uppity tasting room – it's clear that Peach Tree is dead serious about its booze…
Breckenridge
The choice dive in Breckenridge isn’t even all that divey. Sure, it’s a bare-bones tavern, but it also attracts the local hipsters and anyone else who…
Southwest Colorado
With an 1886 barback and Wild West attitude to spare, this smoky saloon is a favorite of locals. Unless you're smoking (smoking is legal since it's…
Central Colorado
With sunny patio seating just steps from the Arkansas River, it's no surprise this South Main brewpub is a local hangout. The food – wood-fired pizzas and…
Colorado Springs
With a fantastic rooftop boasting unobstructed views of Colorado Springs’ signature mountain, Pikes Peak, Perk is a favorite regional coffee shop. Read a…
Main Street Brewery & Restaurant
Southwest Colorado
The excellent German-style house-brewed beers are listed on the wall, right next to the cheery hand-painted murals at this cozy place. Pub grub (mains $8…
Boulder
A total dive bar with a Dead Head theme, Owsley's has a huge patio where live bands play (cover $5 to $20) and a back room with a pool table and a couple…
Central Colorado
Overlooking Frisco Bay, this all-outdoor marina bar has a fantastic rooftop deck and downstairs patio bar. It stakes its reputation on blended island…
Colorado Springs
Easily the hippest hand on the Old Colorado City stretch, this large brick-walled coffee lounge has ample sofas, wi-fi, and a bandstand featuring regular…
Southwest Colorado
If you’re lucky, there’s a bike rally that’s pulled in here for some cold ones and a few shots of Jager, and a local band that goes by the name Gods of…
Breckenridge
Ski bums love to rag on Cecilia’s, but that doesn’t stop them from flocking to this long-established party spot when the mood is right. It has a large…
Telluride
Beer-lovers will feel right at home at casual Smugglers, a great place to hang out, sample local brew and eat fried stuff. With at least seven beers on…
Boulder
With a similar friendly and laid-back vibe as its sister location, Mountain Sun, Southern Sun is a place for good beer, good burgers and no-hassle parking…
Vail
This is really the only local place to sample Colorado's diverse selection of craft beers. Enjoy 20 great picks on tap from Avery (Boulder), Great Divide …
Vail
If you want views, tequila, and rock and roll with your après-ski ritual, come to Los Amigos. The Mexican food is decent at best, but the happy-hour…
Central Colorado
If you're feeling a little light-headed, you can acclimatize with some oxygen while knocking back cocktails, infused moonshine and beers from Periodic…
Breckenridge Distillery Tasting Room
Breckenridge
The local distillery's shop and tasting room (free, but tips appreciated); located in the heart of town across from the Visitor Center.
Denver
The quintessential Denver gay cowboy bar gets Brokeback on two dance floors (there's a non-country room for you city fellows). The nightly line-dancing…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
An 1890s original, the Pour House is a happy-hour favorite and low-key choice for a drink, with six-shooters and a Winchester behind the bar, Annie Oakley…
Southeast Colorado
This great little stop-off for travelers has wi-fi, comfy couches and a shelf of used books for sale. There are also pastries and breakfast burritos on…
Southwest Colorado
Established in 1903, one of Colorado’s oldest continuously operating bars is still going strong. Think divey old saloon. The mounted animal heads keep…
Colorado Springs
However cheeseball this place looks – and it certainly does look it – it does provide a blast of much-needed nightlife on Tejon St when DJs spin dance…
Southwest Colorado
In a big old house with a lovely shaded patio, this caffeine stop offers frozen and hot coffee drinks and Italian sodas, as well as some pastries and…
Denver
This gay strip club (down to their Marky Mark's) is kind of trashy, but fun for sure. Shows start at 10pm.
Aspen
One of three bars in the Su Casa complex, all of which are owned by one savvy fellow. If the crowd gets too tight, head over to the billiard hall or…
