Yellowstone National Park
This new bar in the Map Room of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel serves espresso in the morning and afternoon, and beer and wine in the evening. For food,…
Must-see nightlife in The Rocky Mountains
Boise
Run by a Basque-born immigrant, this bar and restaurant in the heart of the downtown Basque Block is always hopping. Don't miss the chance to try some…
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…
Montana
Rather swanky for a brewpub, the Iron Horse includes a plush upstairs bar complete with a saltwater aquarium. It's popular with students for its…
Montana
For $3 a pint you can enjoy an Anger Management Belgian Wheat, Street Fight Imperial Red or Head Trauma IPA on the patio. It's worth trying the brown ale…
Montana
This lively brewpub in the heart of town produces more than two dozens beers. It's full most nights and is one of downtown Helena's real night-time hubs…
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…
Boise
With close to 20 varieties on tap, including some intriguing choices such as Vanilla Creme Ale and Blood Orange Hefeweizen, White Dog is a brilliant…
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…
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.
West Yellowstone
Live honky-tonk rock packs this divey but fun place on summer weekends, plus you can order in the best pies in town ($15) from the attached pizzeria.
Jackson
Slide into a red-leather booth at this swanky little lounge upstairs at the Pink Garter theater and enjoy the best craft cocktails in Jackson.
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.
Cody
Join the locals for an espresso hit or breakfast wrap at this hip coffee shop opposite the Irma. Great coffee, even better smoothies.
Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company
Montana
Referred to locally as the Garage, this place has a range of beers named after fishing flies. You'll often find good live music here.
Central Colorado
This cozy, red-walled bar and distillery features excellent cocktails made from their own spirits, plus small plates to munch on.
Montana
Stop at this high-ceilinged brewpub and tasting room for a pint or sampler anytime, or join a tour to up your beer-nerd game.
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.
Montana
Lose yourself in the comfy sofas for a light lunchtime panini and reviving espresso at this cool coffeehouse.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This basement-level nightclub is the epicenter of the local live-music scene, strong on club and hip-hop.
Yellowstone National Park
This bar is the place for après-ski drinks in winter. Come early for one of the cozy fireside seats.
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…
Idaho
This dive bar – occasionally known as the 'Can't Say No' – is the oldest thing still standing from Ketchum's past, and is where most people stop standing…
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…
Jackson
Purposefully eschewing the Jackson glitz, the Stagecoach has long been the go-to bar for misfit cowboys looking to unwind and hard-core backcountry skiers…
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…
Montana
Great beer on tap, friendly servers, decent pub food, and a sombrero-wearing moose – this fun American Legion Forgotten Warriors Post is open to all. It's…
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…
