Ace Gillett's -- The Best Speakeasy Vibe in Fort Collins Ace Gillett's is one of our favorite spots in Fort Collins -- a fun, underground bar with true speakeasy vibes. Cozy booths, dim lighting, live music, a full bar, and genuinely delicious food make it the kind of place you want to linger. We love coming here with friends and sharing appetizers: flatbread pizza, fries, Brussels sprouts -- everything is consistently great. We've celebrated our daughter's 21st birthday here, and celebrated our new home here. It's perfect for date night, girls' night out, or a cozy, relaxing evening with live music. One of the best things about Ace Gillett's is how flexible it is. As my husband and I say, it's an "every evening place" -- you can splurge on an incredible full meal or spend $15 on a happy hour drink and an appetizer. It works for any occasion and any budget. And the location is unbeatable: tucked beneath the historic Armstrong Hotel in the heart of downtown Fort Collins. Super convenient if you're staying there, and a wonderful spot to add to any night out. Highly recommended. read more

Very nice lounge and bartenders that make excellent cocktails. I ordered the summer fling and it was delicious. Lots of comfy seating but i decided to sit at the bar. Prices weren't bad and it also has a piano bar but that's only open on certain days. Although I was surprised, it wasn't more packed for a Saturday night. But good for me and my friend, so it was easy to converse without a lot of noise. read more

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We went on a Sunday night primarily for the music. In addition to their regular pianist and vocalist, there was a base player and a saxophonist. Such wonderful, cool vibe music. My friends and I split a beat salad which was delicious and the prosciutto and arugula flatbread as well as a pasta dish. All very good. read more

This place used to be pretty cool, but went downhill fast. Tiny but EXPENSIVE drinks. The music was so loud, we couldn't even have a conversation at the table. Worst Old Fashioned I have ever had ($19) which is not a hard drink to make. Will not go back. read more

I tried the Painkiller cocktail since they were out of the Pop.Lock.and Tropic, and it did not disappoint...smooth and flavorful. The Devils on Horsetooth were just okay for me, a bit too sweet with the caramel sauce, but the caprese and tomato soup were absolutely delicious. The vibe was great at first with the music they had playing, though when the piano player came in, it was a little too mellow for my taste. Overall, a solid spot with tasty drinks and food! read more

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Amazing cocktails, food, and ambiance. Highly recommend to locals and visitors. The service is great and the vibes impeccable.

Ellina was a great server! Food was delicious and pretty. The Grill Daddy whiskey is infused with rib droppings and I would not recommend. But the roof is on fire old fashioned was delicious and a must!! Mark was an excellent entertainer and nice to listen to piano while dining. The place is decorated amazing! A must see downtown Fort Collins! Can't wait to return! read more

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DO NOT VISIT unless you enjoy wasting money. We visited for a special dinner and found was nothing like what we had 6 months before. The service was fair at best. The food was very small portions and high prices that were in a night club atmosphere. We visited Ace Gillette in Fort Collins, CO 6 months ago and enjoyed an upscale dinner with many choices. Wonderful service and ambience to match the meal. Ace now DOES NOT compare to RARE, Sonny Lubocks or any other high end restaurants in the area. Only in price. What I can assume was a 3oz Filet was $46 and had about 6 dime size potatoes and 10 green beans on the plate. Salmon Lox was one piece only big enough for one person at $15. None of the food was anything better than 5 out of 10. I WILL NEVER RETURN TO ACE GILLETTE AGAIN! I do not leave many reviews mostly positive when we do but this was awful and very expensive. read more

Loved this place, very mellow and laid back. The food was delicious. Our bartender was amazing and extremely helpful. She gave us recommendations for places to go in the city, even took the time to write them down . The drinks were strong and tasty. read more

Great for drinks and dinner! We visited Ace Gillett's on a Friday night and were seated right away. I loved the speakeasy vibe of the restaurant, with the barely marked stairway leading down the entrance. The interior was dimly lit with cool prohibition-themed decor. I especially loved the neon signage and disco balls in one of the private seating areas. For drinks, I chose the Ruby Soho, which was refreshing and tasty. My sister initially wanted the Color Me Kiwi but they were out of maraschino, so she got the Intro to Shochu instead. This one was also pretty good, but we liked the Ruby Soho better. For food, we got a few starters to share - the Dynamite Tots, Tuna Nachos, and Crab Cakes. All three were fantastic and plenty of food for two people. We did have the mixup of getting served the Dynamite Tots with bacon although we had ordered it without, but thankfully we caught it. Overall though, a tasty dinner with a cool ambiance! read more

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This was too fun! We met up with folks at 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Seating is first come, first served, no reservations. We were guided to a booth. There are many options for seating from tables, to booths, to comfy couches in nooks throughout the place. There was a DJ spinning vinyl, we requested several from the collection and enjoyed the music. We had hear tell of the beverages so those were our next order of business. Two ordered The Roof is on Fire, a mixture of Ace's Old Elk Bourbon, demerara, angostura and flaming rosemary. Yes, I said flaming. They swirled the rosemary stalk (a sprig would be a disservice to this cutting) in 151 rum balanced it across the glass and set it on fire. It burned blue out to the ends and went out leaving a pleasant smoked rosemary scent behind. One ordered Intro to Shochu which consisted of shochu, rosé syrup, lime, plum bitters, mint and soda. She said it was delicious and deceptive because she could not taste the alcohol. I enjoy the descriptions of mixed drinks, but i rarely order them so I got a glass of Cab Franc. We ordered the Devils on Horsetooth for the table to share. This would be a must do. It was a wonderful, warm combination of cream cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon on a bed of jalapeno caramel with a pickled jalapeno on each date. We were meeting for a late supper. What else do you do at a supper club? Two ordered the Beef Stroganoff, a creamy mixture of onion, mushroom and beef tenderloin tips served tossed with pappardelle pasta. They both thoroughly enjoyed the dish. One ordered the Herbed Roasted Half Chicken that had honey fig sauce, roasted turnips and Manchego mashed potatoes. She was happy with her choice. I have learned that the first thing that catches my eye on the menu is usually what I end up choosing. I felt like having a snack type meal. I ordered the Supper Club Tray which consisted of a slice of brie with jam, crackers, salami, 2 deviled eggs, olives, a little dish of hummus with some veggies and their house pickled peppers and mushrooms. My dining companions had the pickled veg due to my mushroom allergy and said they were delicious. I nibbled on my treats and sipped my wine. Overall a great experience with the atmosphere, music, service, food and drink. read more

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Trendy Food $ Spirits Bar on College Ave. - It was my first time in and the waitress was extremely welcoming... read more

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Excellent food and service! We enjoyed relaxing and eating out on the sidewalk. We look forward to another visit.

Arrived later in the evening with a large party. They were able to find us a private room, provided outstanding service, and made it a memorable night. Definitely recommend!! The drinks were delicious. read more

We went for their 5-6 pm happy hour on Saturday night with the intention of getting dinner afterwards. All seats at the bar were taken, and the restaurant was on a 15 minute wait. We put our names down, and asked about grabbing a drink at the bar while we waited. The host told us that was not an option, as people are not allowed to stand at the bar (?). We sat down shortly thereafter. It took about 10 minutes for our server to come to the table. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. The appetizer came out 5 or so minutes later, but almost 30 minutes later, we still did not have our drinks. The server assured us they were on the way, and took our dinner order. The drinks finally arrived, just before dinner was served. It was a pretty disappointing experience, especially with the $180 price tag for just 3 people who each only had 1 cocktail. The food was good (which is the reason I am giving the review two stars instead of one), but the service extremely poor, enough so that I would not go back again. read more

Everytime we come here are more and more impressed with the people, the atmosphere, and the FOOD! Great place and always exceeds expectations. read more

Ace Gillett's - Wanted to take a picture of porc osso buco, but it was too delicious for photo distraction - Lounges Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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Wanted to check this place out with my best friend this weekend while visiting Ft Collins, have a moms night out! We were greeted right away and they had us sit at the bar (next time will opt for a table). We checked out the menu for which drinks to try and ordered quickly. The bar tenders were busy all night, and we stayed til close! The staff were great! It didn't give a speak easy vibe but the drinks were fun! We tried 4 different specialty drinks and liked all pretty well. We definitely should have tried some appetizers too but it was a little pricy as it was for the drinks..maybe we will next time! I do recommend people come try this place out if in town! read more

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I had the pork osso bucco and Brussels sprouts, and everything was perfectly cooked. Val kept my whiskey glass full and entertained since I was solo. The ambiance was that of a speakeasy. Very dark, but warm and a little mysterious. read more

Beautiful speakeasy vibe. The interior is classy and so well thought out. We stopped in on a Saturday evening at 6p before a show in mishawaka. Was sooo glad the hubby came across this place! Our server, Meg, was absolutely lovely. We started off with some unique drinks. My cheddar infused gin cocktail was crisp with delicate flavor. My hubby's banana drink felt like a party in your mouth lol. We then opted for the charcuterie board. Not much meat or cheese variety but the accomplishments made it quite special. We also had tuna nachos and shrimp cocktail. Exquisite. My fave dish however was the risotto! The crisp garlic and parmesan really added new dimensions and depth of flavor. I was truly impressed. Prices were reasonable too. Can't wait to come back and enjoy their live music! read more

Are you looking for the perfect date night spot? This is it. The service was great. We were immediately warmly greeted upon entering by friendly smiles. We stopped by for a drink and dessert after dinner. The dessert was to die for. Cozy booths and good vibes is what you'll find here. Stop by when you have a chance! read more

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This place was awesome. Such an amazing feel. Cool servers. Cool music. Great vibe. It's a speakeasy place so it's downstairs and dimly lit. Cool music. Really cool cocktails. The servers even dressed the part. We would definitely go back! read more

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This was a recommendation from a friend to go to with our son and DIL. We arrived the evening on Thanksgiving Eve and there were no tables for four and were assured it would be quick. It was not. We went to the bar for a cocktail to sustain us while we waited. Nope, the bartender told us we couldn't order a cocktail if we were waiting for a table as they were backed up. We finally got seated and our waitress informed us that the bar was indeed backed up and it would would beat least twenty minutes once our drink orders were placed. It probably took fifteen minutes instead of twenty. We then ordered two apps. The shrimp and crab cakes. The shrimp was delicious. The guys said the crab cakes were good. I ordered the grilled cheese and soup for dinner. The bread was nice and crispy and the soup was very good. They did have one other vegetarian option of Gnocchi and root veggies. There was one fish and it was a salmon. My hubby had the bacon burger and said it was good. My DIL ordered the filet and said it was very good. My son had a sandwich and thought it was also very good. All in all a great meal in a nice place. Obviously they were short staffed that evening. I would be willing to try them out again though. Hopefully they will be fully staffed next time. read more

Super cool vibe. Dark cavernous library with low, comfy couches and a fabulous staff. Food was very good. Drinks were quite good. Again, service terrific and vibe too notch. I would not order crab or poached eggs. read more

We loved having a guest in town to share this lovely spot with. Yummy food and tasty drinks. A little bit of a wait; but we were there for the company so didn't worry too much about the wait. A great vibe and friendly service. read more

Everything went absolutely crazy hard in the best way possible and Cody helped make it possible

Great cocktails and atmosphere! Nice and mellow! Yelp wants 85 characters okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk read more

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This is a nice swanky kinda fancy lil prohibition type bar. Been several years since Ive been in but it still looks pretty nice, just had a few normal boring beers & the music I heard was nice & upbeat. I did not order any food but the patron next to me ordered some beef stroganoff & it looked & smelled quite delectable so next time I return I will definitely be trying their chow so I can decide on that 5th star. read more

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I was so disappointed with Ace Gillett's this Saturday. We were a party of 3 and we showed up around 8:00p.m for dinner and drinks, there was a 20 minute wait so we agreed to put our names down on the list to wait our turn. We have only been here for cocktails previously and knew that there will be a long wait at other restaurants. Hence why we stayed here for dinner and drinks. Well, 20 minutes turned into 45 minutes, turned into an hour and 15 before we got seated. Our issue was not with our wait time. Our issue was with the service we were given and the quality of the food we received. We noticed others waiting to be seated as well. Other parties were going up to the bar to grab drinks and we were told we weren't allowed to grab drinks while we were in the waiting area. Despite other groups being able to do so. We eventually decided to get drinks and it felt like the staff did not want to serve us. It was a very disappointing experience. Once we went to order dinner, multiple items on the menu were no longer available because they were sold out of them. We decided on ordering chicken sandwiches that came out 40 minutes after ordered them. The sandwich quality was unfortunately poorly made. The service was not great at all. I wish I could say good things about this establishment but my experience will cause me to not return here. The cocktails are always great but the poor service and poor quality of everything that transpired on Saturday night really does diminish the liking I did have for this place. I will say though, if you're looking for a jazz bar that has a very intimate setting. This bar is it. The cocktails are done well and the ambiance for a cocktail bar is there. read more

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Walked in super excited to take some family out for a special/memorial dinner... seated in an awesome booth, atmosphere was super cool. Ordered drinks which took quite too long to arrive considering beer/wine/alcohol on the rocks - normal Thursday, not very busy. Supper Platter app was strangely small, very disappointing... We ordered 2x Steak and Lobster and 2x Beef Stroganoff. I don't even know what to say about it. The beef stroganoff was the worst I've ever "eaten". There were 2 pieces of beef in it...2. Same for the other dish. Like $25 macaroni and beef bouillon or something. Chef has obviously never had beef stroganoff. Sadly the wait staff did not seem concerned (mine was not hot either)...she offered more "sauce" and didn't acknowledge the lack of actual beef in a beef stroganoff. It was actually hard to believe. Steak and Lobster: beef was such an odd texture, poorly flavored. Questioning if it was even tenderloin. Lobster was obviously frozen, smelled fishy and was the size of a shrimp. It was so sad to see. Once we were 100% done eating and our glasses sat empty for a good 15 minutes or so, the waitress let us know the the chef insisted on sending out more meat - if you've had beef stroganoff - it's slow cooked. We obviously declined as we had finished already. Wait staff disappeared for a while, no drinks, no bill, embarrassing in fact. They did not say anything, just dropped the 2x beef stroganoff off of the bill. We left embarrassed at how bad something can be at that price point. It's too bad. Cool place to get cocktails. Don't eat their food, you will regret it as much as we do. read more

Ace Hullett's is the coolest bar in Fort Collins. The atmosphere is intimate yet still engaging. The cocktail menu was great, and though we didn't eat any food, the menu was incredibly enticing. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. This is a great spot for a meal or an after dinner drink. You won't regret stopping by! read more

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Maddie serves great drinks. The whole crew did a good job. Phenomenal service and great margaritas

We come here every few months and always stop by for a drink or 3. Beautiful setting, great cocktails. Food is okay to be fair we've only eaten here once and it was end of nite. Will come back and try something new. We sat in the library room and had a very nice woman wait on us. She was exceptional. read more

This place is real fun. Craft cocktails, friendly staff speakeasy. Pick out an album and tip the DJ. read more

Incredible spot. Great food, great service, great ambiance, even better drinks. I loved their tiramisu, which came highly recommended. Incredible live music and a very fun speakeasy environment. Great for after work drinks or a date night! read more

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So far the best service I've experienced during this trip! The staff is incredibly accommodating and attentive. I already drank prior to coming here so I didn't get to try their drinks even though they have the most interesting items on the cocktail menu. My fiancé enjoyed his cats meow (I think that's the name) and I ordered the brownie. I was just randomly craving brownies and didn't expect it to be anything out of the ordinary and thought it would be a generic dry brownie that I'd get bored of after a few bites. However their brownie was super fancy and unique! After trying the first bite, I felt like that kid in Willy Wonka who fell into the chocolate river. If that river tasted as good as this brownie, I'd happily dive into it. The best brownie I've ever had in my life and was easy to gobble the entire thing in one sitting. Wonderful! read more

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I love that place.... It's a beautiful place with good food and drinks . It's one of my favorite place in Fort Collins. read more

Such a fun atmosphere and great drink selection. I always enjoy the music and the service tends to be pretty good.

Perfect for date night! Been going here for years! They make the best martini in town. My favorite Fort Collins bartender isn't there anymore. But the staff is amazing and the ambiance is great. Highly recommend the food and the cocktails. Go on a night with live music. Can't say enough about this great old town gem! read more

Food is alright but Jesus Christ the service is awful. Between checking in and paying the check took 2.5 hours. It's a good vibe but also a lazy entitled one. read more

In my last review, I mentioned the food was hit or miss. Not sure if it was just one of those hit days or perhaps they changed chefs, but this time was absolutely perfect. Will consider 4 stars if they deliver again and show consistency. read more