Boulder
As Boulder as it gets, this is the town's favorite brewery. It cheerfully serves a smorgasbord of fine brews and packs in everyone from yuppies to hippies…
Must-see nightlife in The Rocky Mountains
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Durango
This modern speakeasy may be Durango's sexiest nightcap, hidden behind a heavy bookcase, with a dimly lit allure and exquisite cocktails worth the $12…
Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery
Denver
Infinite Monkey surprises with its sophisticated wines, made on site, using mostly grapes from Colorado's western slope. It surprises again by serving…
Denver
Artisanal brewers create the all-red-ale menu at the popular BSB; ales take anywhere from two months to three years to brew. So careful are they with the…
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Montana
Sample Flathead Lake Brewing's legendary beer – including their unique sour-series inoculated with yogurt cultures (it works, mostly) – at their sharp…
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Durango
Big on flavor and variety, these are the best handcrafted beers in town. Although the small, friendly tasting-room bar was once mainly a production…
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Denver
Noah Price, a clothing designer turned coffee impresario, takes his job seriously, selecting, brewing and pouring Denver’s absolute-best coffee. The…
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Boulder
The warehouse complex where Sanitas is located doesn’t exactly scream charm, but wait till you get inside. The low-key tap room has an urban hipster feel…
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Montana
Where Missoula goes to get its groove on. This dark venue features live music most weekends in a space large enough to cut a rug, but small enough to feel…
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Jackson
With an arsenal of microbrews crafted on the spot (some award-winning), it's no wonder this is a favorite among the younger, outdoor-sports-positive crowd…
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Montana
You'll have to weave through all sorts of Montana eclectica for sale – hummingbird feeders, postcards and homemade jam – to get what is widely regarded as…
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Boise
Whether you're a sommelier or a swiller, the variety of vintages on tap here is nothing short of hazardous – especially considering you're on your own…
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Montana
From the makers of the regional-favorite Bent Nail IPA come many other well-crafted brews and ciders served in the roomy, family-friendly warehouse of Sam…
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Wyoming
For live country music and beers, you'll want to head to the Old Buckhorn Bar. Established in 1900, it's Laramie's oldest-standing bar and a fantastic…
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Boise
Ongi etorri (welcome) to the Basque Block's most accessible pub-tavern, with a menu that leans heavily on old-country favorites such as lamb kabob,…
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Montana
Considering how much Missoula loves its beverages, it's no surprise Liquid Planet was born here. Opened by a university professor in 2003, it's a…
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Jackson
Tucked into a wine store stacked deep with wooden crates of the good stuff, this wine bar and tapas restaurant delivers with wonderful wines accompanied…
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Montana
The most polished of Billings' half-dozen downtown brewpubs also happens to create award-winning beers that are a noticeable step above the rest. The food…
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Idaho
Bonfire on the deck, burgers on the grill, Olympic ski jerseys on the ceiling, tall tales of sick lines and epic powder at the bar – Apple's is where the…
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Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Bozeman’s former Northern Pacific freight warehouse brings industrial chic to this ever-reliable bar-restaurant, with excellent food (mains $11 to $26),…
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Cody
This little oasis is part market and part stylish bar, serving up a sophisticated range of cocktails, wines and whiskeys, alongside house infusions and…
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Wyoming
One of the coolest cafes in this corner or Wyoming, Crux is casual yet sophisticated and draws a crowd that spans both of these sentiments. Great coffee,…
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Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Bozeman's best and coolest coffee cafe, Rockford's is where local artists and creative types hang out. The coffee is outstanding, and the high ceilings…
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Wyoming
For an old-world taste of the West, come for afternoon tea at this atmospheric mansion where you'll be served tea, scones, cookies, sandwiches and…
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Breckenridge
Breck's living room might as well be at the Crown, a buzzing cafe and social hub. Grab a mug of Silver Canyon coffee and a sandwich or salad, and catch up…
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Montana
Award-winning spirits (vodka, gin, and agave) are paired with secret blends of herbs and spices to create unique, award-winning cocktails you won't find…
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Southern Front Range
Behind a stylish bottle shop, this nook bar is pleasantly intimate. The garden patio has dangling lights and vines, while the interior features antique…
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Estes Park
Estes Park's favorite dive bar offers a rip-roaring good time, a killer porch out on the riverwalk, plus a mysterious wheel that truly reveals the…
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Denver
Denver's top speakeasy looks like an old Western bookstore, but ask for a seat and the cashier pushes a wall of books and leads you deeper into the era…
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Boulder
For craft breweries, how big is too big? Avery pushes the limit, with its imposing two-story building, complete with gift shop selling hats and tees. But…
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Denver
This excellent local brewery does well to skip the same old burger menu and fancy digs to keep its focus on what it does best: crafting exquisite beer…
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Boulder
It's impossible to find better ambience than at this incredible Tajik teahouse, a gift from Dushanbe, Boulder’s sister city. The elaborate carvings and…
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Cannonball Creek Brewing Company
Colorado
A young brewery, Cannonball Creek has already won several medals at the Great American Beer Festival, including a gold for its Trump Hands (India Pale Ale…
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Denver
Stem Ciders is all about craft cider. Think dry, complex, nuanced, not the sugary stuff your cousin brings to BBQs. The barrel-lined walls, garage doors…
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Durango
Serving excellent pour-over coffee by day and dangerous cocktails at night, this tiny house is an intimate spot to socialize. The award-winning 'alpenglow…
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Boulder
Brick walls, worn wood floors and red-vinyl booths steeped in the aromatic uplift of damn good espresso. The attached bookstore sells used and collectible…
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Denver
This stylish but welcoming pub serves only sour beers and wild ales – possibly the only such taproom in the country. Grab a stool at the long copper…
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Denver
In a spacious warehouse with a peppy mid-mod feel, Ratio Beerworks has quality brews, an upbeat crowd and plenty of indoor and patio seating. It’s a good…
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Telluride
It's rush hour for beautiful people, though in low season you'll find real local flavor and opinions. In summertime, beeline for the breezy rooftop. Old…
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Denver
This rambling LoHi complex sits in the former Olinger mortuary. Come nighttime, they black out the 'O' and it just becomes Linger. There's an interesting…
