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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Denver
This classy Larimer Sq wine bar is decked out in wine labels and glassware, with dim lighting and gentle music. It looks so bespoke it’s surprising to…
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Denver
Young and hopping, this is a great place to sample craft beers, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Instead of a bartender, there’s a line of 20-plus taps…
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Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe
Boulder
A cool, quiet spot on the Hill, Innis serves up a mean cup of fair-trade coffee along with a menu of innovative sandwiches, breakfast burritos and bagels …
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Denver
A nondescript red door near the corner of Larimer and 14th Sts leads down to this hidden cocktail lounge with cozy couches and velvet booths you just sink…
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Denver
A huge patio with leafy trees, picnic tables and a community garden is the centerpiece of Recess. A locals hangout with a chilled-out vibe, this is where…
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Denver
High fives and hollers punctuate the scene when the Rockies triumph and beer drinkers file in to forget an afternoon of drinking Coors at the ball park…
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Denver
The Thin Man is a damn sight more stylish than most neighborhood taverns. It’s decked out in all kinds of Catholic art and crosses, red string lights…
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Denver
Finn's has got it right. Give folks strong drinks and good food fast and they'll come. The concept: a small bar with a huge patio that has a variety of…
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Boulder
Asserting a PhD approach, this roaster offers single-pour beaker coffee that purists swear by, set in minimalist-hipster ambience. Bags of beans are…
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Boulder
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…
