Must-see nightlife in The Rocky Mountains

  • Mountain Sun

    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…

  • 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, CO - SEPTEMBER 28: Sean Cassidy, of Black Shirt Brewing, pours a beer for a customer on September 28, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.The craft beer industry is a $1 billion engine in Colorado's economy. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

    Black Shirt Brewing Co

    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…

  • Flathead Lake Brewing Co

    Montana

    Sample Flathead Lake Brewing's legendary beer – including their unique sour-series inoculated with yogurt cultures (it works, mostly) – at their sharp…

  • Crema Coffee House

    Denver

    Noah Price, a clothing designer turned coffee impresario, takes his job seriously, selecting, brewing and pouring Denver’s absolute-best coffee. The…

  • Sanitas Brewing

    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…

  • Top Hat Lounge

    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…

  • General Mercantile

    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…

  • Bodovino

    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…

  • Red Lodge Ales

    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…

  • Old Buckhorn Bar

    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…

  • Bar Gernika

    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,…

  • Liquid Planet

    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…

  • Überbrew

    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…

  • Apple's Bar & Grill

    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…

  • Montana Ale Works

    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),…

  • Crux Coffee

    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,…

  • Rockford Coffee Roasters

    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…

  • Nagle Warren Mansion B&B

    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…

  • Spotted Bear Spirits

    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…

  • Williams & Graham

    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…

  • Avery Brewing Company

    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…

  • Great Divide Brewing Company

    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…

  • Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

    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…

  • 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…

  • Stem Ciders

    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…

  • Trident Cafe

    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…

  • Goed Zuur

    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…

  • Ratio Beerworks

    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…

  • Linger

    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…

  • Crú

    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…

  • First Draft

    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…

  • 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 …

  • Crimson Room

    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…

  • Recess Beer Garden

    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…

  • Falling Rock Tap House

    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…

  • Thin Man Tavern

    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…

  • Finn's Manor

    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…

  • Boxcar Roasters

    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…

  • Bitter Bar

    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…