I hesitate to do a review for this place or give it 5 starts because I feel by doing so I'm…read morerevealing a well kept secret and encouraging people to discover a hidden gem that may change when the crowds start coming. Goosetown Station is a unique experience. It combines the cool vibe of the grassy setting of Fiddler's Green with the experience of listening to music with friends in an intimate garden setting. The photos I've seen posted so far are misleading. They are outdated pictures of a place that no longer exists. And current pictures don't communicate the vibe. Goosetown Station has evolved to a one-of-a-kind music venue. It has a lot of moving parts that work well together to bring you a music experience that will stay with you long after you leave. But because it's always changing, evolving, improving, what I tell you about the place may change when you visit. But however the place is when you visit, you can be guaranteed your experience will be enjoyable and memorable. PARKING ======== There is parking on the street in front of Goosetown Station. The street is a dead end. If you can't find parking on that street, there is a free, open, public parking lot a 1/2 a block away. There is also public parking one block over in the other direction, across from Ford street. You can park there and walk across the footbridge to get to Goosetown Station. ADMISSION ========== When I walked up the incline to the entrance to the house I was greeted by a young woman who told me they take cash or Venmo. (I read a previous review that said they don't do cash. That's changed.) HANDICAP ACCESS ================ If you are wheelchair bound, the place is set up with no stairs leading to the house. There is seating inside the house and also a full bar and bathrooms. From the inside of the house you cannot see the stage and I'm not sure if they pipe the music from the stage into the house, but they should for those who want to sit inside. There is also comfortable seating on the side of the house in an area you walk through to get to the back where the stage is. I don't remember if there are stairs between the front entrance and this side seating area. If not, it's a comfortable, covered area where you can sit, hear the music and see the stage. SEATING AREAS ============= From the pictures I saw before I went, I imagined this place to be a house with a stage in its small backyard with a patio area to sit and watch the band. I was pleasantly shocked when I walked around the side of the house and entered the backyard. It's a huge area. There is a main grassy seating area with comfortable couches, groups of seats and lots of firepits. There is a huge tented area in one corner of the backyard. There are clusters of seats along the side and a table in a covered area with vines growing up the wall. There is a covered seating area with a firepit next to the outside bar and a large, isolated, sandy play area for children and their parents in another corner of the yard. BARS ===== There is a fully stocked bar to the right when you enter the building. There is a bar in the back and sometimes, depending on the crowds, they set up a bar in the front with beer and wine. I was able to use Apple Pay at the bar. FAMILIES WELCOME ================ This place is kid friendly. There were several young children and their parents attending the concert the night I went. As I mentioned there is a whole sandy play area with toys in a corner of the backyard. FOOD ===== They try to have food trucks to provide something to eat while you listen to music. The night I was there they were having a dispute with the city of Golden who didn't want food trucks parked on their streets (even though the street in front of Goosetown Station is a dead end.) So they offered Anthony's pizzas and had chips and hummus. The food they offer isn't meant to be your main meal as much as just something to help you not have an empty stomach if you're drinking alcohol. MUSIC ====== The quality of the band was outstanding. They played at a volume that was just enough to fill the backyard. They weren't trying to rock the neighborhood but the sound was sufficient to be heard over the quiet conversations of the guests. "THE FEEL" ========= At the risk of sounding sexist, this place feels like it was designed by women. In fact I only saw one man working the venue. He was the bartender inside. Other than that it was women attending to the visitors. I say it seems like women designed this place because it looked like it was deliberately planned to be comfortable, charming, welcoming and beautiful. The details of this place speak of someone who wants to create an atmosphere that goes beyond utility. Even the bathrooms are nicely decorated with candles burning. If you go to Goosetown Station, enjoy yourself and please don't change anything. It's perfect just the way it is. (Check out my pictures to see how this place looks now.)

Cheryl Was Great, Perfect for our Wedding. We appreciate your attention to detail…read more Thank you Greg

This hotel is super cute and the staff especially the front desk girls were super nice and…read morewelcoming. Blaine was so sweet and ensured we had the best stay! Overall the hotel was great . Rooms super clean and the vibe was so relaxing here. They have live bands and a nice patio to grab a drink and relax with and amazing view. Highly recommend this hotel. We will be back (:

Stayed in the area last minute and this place looked cool…read more What we liked: * Staff were all friendly and felt like they were glad we were there. * The room keys were just neat, weird I know but we thought the little wooden chip as a key was unique. * arrived a bit earlier than check in so had a cocktail at the bar, good time. Loved our drinks. The blueberry manhattan was delicious. * Free beer with token upon check in was nice. Hydration is key. * Room was simple but had nice touches. Liked the motion sensor for the bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Water in the room. * Full coffee bar on the room floor when you get off elevator. * Didn't get to use at night but the rooftop areas looked nice. At least in the morning for coffee they were * Fancy cupcakes and bubbly in the fridge was a nice surprise. The hand written welcome note was a nice touch. * Included continental breakfast had a decent breakfast burrito, parfaits, waffles and cereals. * free easy to connect WiFi * Again, last minute Sunday. Checked their site for rooms and one available, booked a corner room. The hotel called a couple hours later and said there was a mistake, I really thought they were going to tell me they had no rooms. Just has a different room, that was a bit cheaper. I think the lady calling was thinking we would be mad, it was all good. They handled it great. Can't really think of anything that needed to better- loved it and will stay again.

Abejas is fantastic!!! Went in for brunch. Got the chai cold brew and it was absolutely incredible…read more Then i got the duck hash - wow! I was nervous as this was my first time trying duck - but this dish was so tasty. And the honey on top pulled all of the flavors together. Definitely a spot i will revisit when there - at the very least for the coffee! The staff were really great. I also enjoyed the vibes of the restaurant. Really good spot to check out in Golden!

Came on a Sunday morning around 11. Quite empty. Cute little restaurant right off the Main Street…read morein golden Frustrating you can't order a cup of coffee... only option is a whole French press for $10 (2-3 servings) which is ok if like 3 ppl want a cup Coffee cake slice ($9) Decent rectangular slice portion for the price. Topping is tasty with the brown sugar Duck confit ($21): I thought it was ok this time: my partner liked it Carnitas ($19) this was actually delicious especially with their boulder hot sauce Berry crepe ($12): nice and light, comes with two small crepes

Make sure you go through miners alley to get to the entrance. What a phenomenal saloon. It says bar…read morefood but it's quite sophisticated. Wild game chili is sourced from an elk farm. Pretty cool. The bison beer brat was plain but still great. My fave was the French dip with a side of green chili. Definitely put the chili on the sandwich. Phenomenal. Lovely service. Amy is unforgettable! Thanks for everything. Cool saloon vibes.

I had a party here with apps, dinner, and an open bar. The staff was fantastic and super easy to…read morework with. I got a ton of compliments on the food and we loved the big open front that let us feel a little bit outdoors even though it was a chilly night. Would definitely recommend.

We originally stopped in as a part of our Prismajic experience, but since then, we've come back…read morejust for the Night Owls Bar. The bartenders have all been super friendly and helpful as we decided what to order. These guys are craft cocktail with a big side of cool creativity. Such a fun place. And, we just learned that they host events most nights. Yes, this is separate from the Yeti experience that is Prismajic. We can't wait to return. And, don't be fooled thinking m they're hidden away in a mall. You'll never know it!

Okay so I don't feel like there's a lot going on outside of downtown Golden so this place gives a…read morelittle excitement to a slower part of town. I love that they offer more than a unique place to grab a cocktail. They offer mixology classes, improv and stand up. The bartenders are helpful navigating the menu and come up with great drinks. I really liked the vibe, I'm not a Harry Potter fan but I loved the decor! It was a magical.

Being a fairly new Colorado resident (is it still new if I've been here almost 9 months?) I have…read morenever actually been to Golden. A visit to the State Room's grand opening this afternoon brought me on over and I am not mad at it! I absolutely love the old mountain town feel of Golden and the State Room is RIGHT in the heart of it. Find the buffalo on Washington St. and the sign that welcomes you into the city and you'll find yourself right in front of Buffalo Rose, a music venue that has been completely renovated and seriously revitalized. The building itself was built in the 20's, so this place is just steeped in history, but the decor in The State Room is cozy and inviting with large, leather armchairs and a fireplace, but also chic with ultra cool and modern light fixtures and a bit of that exposed brick that I've grown to love in the Denver area. The State Room is the bar that lives right upstairs leading to a great balcony view of the stage. Beer is served downstairs, but come upstairs for some fantastic cocktails featuring State 38 Distilling's local spirits. Mitch made me a very tasty Old Fashioned which I'm pretty sure is my new go-to if my fave whiskey mule isn't available. Now that I've been introduced to Golden, I will be making my way over more often to explore and a drink at The State Room may just be my first stop - I have my eye on that smoking Old Fashioned for next time. Ps. check their daily happy hour drink specials for some of their popular cocktails starting at $5.

From the owner: Craft cocktails and shareable plates. Visit us for Happy Hour and rent our historic space for…read moreprivate events.

Nice fun place to grab a meal and hang out with friends/family. Lots of seating including a patio…read morearea. It's located in the downtown strip. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was good and generous portions. The "Big Ass Slice" is truly a huge pizza slice. Not only was it big, it was delicious. They didn't skimp on the toppings. Sully's Fries was so filling. It was our first time having both sausage and mushroom gravy over fries. Lastly, the K-Mack was excellent. The biscuit was perfect, not too doughy nor flaky. The chicken was juicy and tender. It was well flavored. Just be warned... there's a kick to this biscuit sandwich. When you're in Golden, make sure you give this place a try.

Garlic knots!!!!! That is all you need to know!!! Beer…read moreselection is great & the pizzas are giant! But the garlic knots!

Delicious breakfast burritos and lattes! Peppermint mocha was warm and great for the cold morning…read more Nutella pastry was a tad dry but flavor was good Cute little place with pop-up events inside and nice workers!

Side Pony - a hidden gem and such a great find. Extra points for the tiny side garage accessible…read moreoff the side street. It's W Colfax, so parking is a bear, lol. First, Side Pony is sassy and I loved it immediately. Lots of cozy nooks to settle into - loved the simple but classy decor and the coffee and cocktail options. Even though I met a coworker for coffee here, I still had so many cool NA drink options, excluding even caffeinated options. I finally landed on their Sparkling Matcha Lemonade - so good and a bit tart. Love. My friend ordered a gorgeous latte. Two fans here. We also shared their Jalapeno Cheddar Queso. It was so incredibly good with the cheese beautifully melted and spicy. I could have taken a bowl home with me and eaten it with a spoon. YUM. The staff were amazingly cool as well, checking in on us every so often and super friendly. Easy 5 stars. Will be back and it will be soon.

This local hidden gem is named in honor of our wonderful state and is quite an impressive…read moredistillery offering a handful of different spirits. Last Friday I got invited to check out State 38 Distilling in Golden, CO, and lemme tell ya, these people know what they're doing. You can find State 38 products being served all around Golden and sold at their distillery. Stop by their tasting room to try one (or more) of their spirits and hear about the distilling process while you drink! I tried two of their summer cocktails, the Whiskey Smash and Singapore Sling. The Whiskey Smash is perfect for any whiskey lover, and the Singapore Sling is a great fruity, gin based drink that practically tastes like juice! We were lucky enough to have Don, the owner, as our bartender, and we learned a lot from picking his brain about business and the 10 types of spirits they have to offer!

Visited for the first time last week,such a neat little place with wonderful cocktails and a story…read morebehind each one. We'll, go back anytime.

Best place in town!…read more 5 stars all the way for the rose. They're quite famous for being the oldest bar in Colorado but also great people there. Kevin was my barman the few days I was here and a great dude. Nice girls too my niece might be friends. I had the wings & curds, big pork burrito & the Ruben they were all in house smoked and great. Reasonable prices too u can't beat it. Lots of good bourbon on the list. Live shows when they have em, big name acts. Check out the place for being famous but great food too, and nice people. 5 stars.

Amazing atmosphere in a historic building in Golden. Good place to take out of town guests. Service…read morewas pretty laid back - not a very busy night and I was pretty surprised how little attention we got (order time, refills etc). The Queso was spectacular - very well done with good warm chips 10/10 Bison burger - mediocre - five guys is much better and less $ Fajitas - I had chicken - quite dry and it looked like the setup plate (cheese and such) had been sitting around for a while - things were not fresh. pass. Salmon my wife had was really good - nice big piece, not spicy with GREAT sides. I'd say prices overall were unusually high - one app, one drink and a main came out to $200 with tip. Not crazy but not worth the money for the "average" of the food quality. Didn't leave irritated but also not really satisfied with the experience - will not go back.