We had a great time at The Barrel! It's a pet-friendly spot with a relaxed atmosphere and a huge…read moreselection of drinks. We sampled a beer flight with four beers and also ordered a margarita. One of the bartenders was fantastic. She took the time to ask what flavors I liked, recommended a different liquor for my margarita, and customized it to better match my taste. It turned out great, and I really appreciated the extra effort. The male bartender was friendly, but I was a little disappointed when I asked if they could make an espresso martini. He said they didn't have the ingredients, even though they had another coffee-based cocktail on the menu. It would have been nice if he had suggested a creative alternative using the cold brew or whatever they had available. Not a big deal, just a missed opportunity. They don't appear to serve food themselves, but there was a food truck parked outside when we visited, which was a nice bonus. Overall, we had a great experience. The atmosphere was fun, the drinks were good, it's dog-friendly, and we'd definitely stop by again the next time we're in Estes Park.

Dog friendly indoors! If you like to bring your fur baby on your travels you bring them in to the…read moreBarrel. They don't serve food, only drinks, so you're allowed to bring your pups in. There are normally several food trucks that surround the Barrel which gives you a lot of food choices. Inside reminds me of the old town bars with wooden tables and a floor that is covered with saw dust. You can bring your food inside and then imbibe on great selection of adult beverages they have to enjoy your food with. Dog water bowls are provided throughout the establishment if your pups thirsty add well. Fun place to stop and fill your tank!

Trying different places in Estes park, we were quite pleased to have found this one! Not on the…read morebeaten path, but close to great restaurants, a bit of a drive over the neighborhood dirt road. But comprised of many acres on a river and distinctive rooms make this a great place to visit. We stayed in the largest room with a jacuzzi for Friday and Saturday nights and really enjoyed the larger space. Next time we will likely try a room actually in the main building. Great breakfasts each day with recipes from the owner prepared by the local management team. From our perspective however a disappointment was they are apparently quite popular for wedding receptions that are smallish but otherwise fill the common area room. The disappointment was regular guests couldn't enjoy the real wood fireplace and many treats in the common room during the afternoon. And in the evening the staff went home and the fireplace was no longer lit. There were receptions Friday and Saturday. When you reserve you may want to check on the wedding situation if that is important to you.

Oh so pleased with this experience! Been to Estes more times than we can count and this stay will…read morenever be forgotten! We stayed here with another couple in early August. We each had our own suite/room. The rooms are very comfortable each room is uniquely decorated (pics don't do it justice) and has everything you need. Breakfast was nice and so was the service. Many special occasion guests there but didn't impact us at all. Would definitely return!

Stopped in after a difficult hike, we were famished…read more Husband had a burger I had the curried chicken salad sandwich. Added a New Zealand pilsner, too hoppy for me but I drank it just the same. Both lunch meals were great, loved the pub chips. Service was friendly and prompt.

As you can see from the photo the ham and potatoes were overcooked and very dry. I broke my tooth…read morebiting into the ham. The scrambled eggs and english Muffin were the only decent thing but needed salt and pepper. The service was good and everyone was very nice. The noise level was low. We were in town for a wedding and stumbled across this place while shopping. It's a no go for a 2nd try.

My husband and I held our wedding at Taharaa Mountain Lodge, and I only have amazing things to say…read moreabout the venue, the staff, and our overall experience! The lodge itself is unbelievable - it is luxurious yet homey at the same time, and makes for a wonderful mountain getaway for you and your guests. Vicky, the lodge manager, was so helpful with everything from accommodating for off-hours check-ins, any and all room needs, and of course, cooking delicious handmade breakfast every morning! Kathy, the event coordinator, was just awesome to work with. She truly made the wedding planning process easier and less stressful. She was communicative, detail oriented, and always willing to hop on a call or set up a meeting for wedding planning details. Her expertise in this field really came to light throughout our wedding planning process, and it was very much appreciated. The Twin Owls Steakhouse staff was professional and helpful, and the food is amazing! We got so many compliments on our wedding food Sandra, the owner, made my husband and I feel so comforted from the get go. It's clear that she cares deeply about her guests' experiences, and will do everything she can to make your stay, your event, or whatever it is exactly what you had imagined! Thank you, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, for making our dream wedding come true!

Fantastic hospitality! Great room with a beautiful view. Fresh and I mean fresh breakfast every…read moremorning with coffee! Common areas made me feel like I was at home. Price is fair for area. We will be back someday, I hope sooner than later. Thanks Vicky!!!! Pics are at lodge and in Town of Estes Park.

Della Terra was the perfect getaway for our wedding. Everything was a dream and it felt like we had…read morefallen into a fairytale in the best way. Everything went so smoothly and all the staff made everything so wonderful. This was our ideal venue, stunning views, great staff, excellent amenities, and stress-free! Emily was our day of coordinator and we have nothing but great things to say! she was so friendly, warm and took care of evertyhing and made the day run so smoothly :) Our stay at the venue is definitely one of the most luxurious places we have ever stayed. Everything exceeded our expectations

My (now) husband and I just got married at Della Terra last week and there are not enough words to…read moredescribe how amazing it was! From the moment we toured the venue to the wedding day everything was seamless. Our wedding day was genuinely the most magical, best day of our lives, and that is all thanks to the entire Della Terra team! I could not recommend Della Terra enough! and special shoutout to jessica for all of her help throughout the whole process.

This place was pretty fun! Especially since they give out ree, endless little tiny alcohol taster…read moreshots--yay!!! Many of them are very sweet, so not something I'd buy a bottle of myself, but for all you sweet-drink lovers, you'll be blissfully happy. They also do a lot of different combinations of their sweet liqueurs to make other dessert-like drinks. And they do also have straight whiskey tasters, too, for those of us who just like the straight taste of it!! There's a gift shop, a restaurant, patio and indoor bars, as well. We shared an app, the hillbilly nachos (hah), which were fine/good. I just wish I would have remembered to ask for the BBQ sauce on the side, not my favorite jam on nachos but that's my fault for forgetting.

I ordered the 3 meat special and the meat came out drier than the Apollo moon landing. If only…read moreKansas could have sang dust in the wind while I threw this in the garbage. The only thing on the planet that had slightly more moisture than this abomination to the protein sustenance I needed at these high altitudes is Michael Ballard's dread locks. I imagine that his hair and this jerky both taste the same as neither one has properly been prepared or taken care of.

There is not a better recreation center in Estes. This place is great for the family to do water…read morefun in the lazy river or hot tub. It has an expansive swim lanes. The gym is bare minimum but everything you need to keep in shape. Stationary bikes are great. Pickle ball and basketball courts are available. Lastly, the help is friendly and helpful. Membership cost is low.

I am surprised that I have yet to write a review for the Estes Valley Community Center. During the…read moreCOVID pandemic, we visited often while I was working remotely because they had implemented appropriate measures early on. Today (June 2024), that's obviously is not an issue, but it meant a lot that they would work so hard to stay open during such a challenging time for community recreation centers. I have only spent time at the leisure pool, so I can't speak directly to the rest of the facilities. The leisure pool is excellent. Both the water and the pool deck are warm, which is a great feature for young ones. The family locker rooms are clean and there are 3 private shower rooms for young children. The leisure pool has a small slide for children under 4, water cannons, waterfall buckets, a lazy river, a water slide, and a hot tub. We have been able to visit both as guests of a local resident and as non-residents. Obviously the non-resident day pass is more expensive, but I would say it's reasonable, especially for a place where kids can easily spend 2-4 hours and get a nice warm shower.

I recently looked at this location as an option for a conference....it is a beautiful venue!…read more Samantha and all the rest of the staff are so kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this space for an event. Nice catering kitchen, fully equipped AV, and a sunny open feel.

I recently had my wedding at the 800 Moraine Event Center and had my entire family stay at the…read moreTrout Haven Resort. The staff here are amazing and went to every effort to make our weekend run perfectly. They worked with us closely for the entire year before the big day and were there helping us until we said our last goodbyes. The event center is beautiful. We had 75 guests and and a live band and there was still lots of space for everyone. I spent a lot of time looking at venues and this was by far the best place I came across, especially for the cost. Location is perfect for visitors, it is close to town and RMNP, and the views are pretty spectacular. I would highly recommend the 800 Moraine Event Center to anyone looking for a great place to have a wedding. Sherry is amazing to work with, and she will make sure everything goes just how you want it to. Thank-you so much to the everyone at Trout Haven Resorts and the the 800 Moraine Event Center.

This is a food truck located at the Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company, at least on Sundays. Google does…read morenot give the correct directions - when we followed them, we ended up in a random parking lot a block over. I recommend setting the GPS to the brewery rather than the truck. When we visited on Sunday after hiking at RMNP for the morning, there wasn't much of a crowd here. We ordered and the the food only took about 8 minutes to arrive. Meeker Margherita ($21) - Perfectly cooked crust in this pizza. The cornicione in particular is expertly risen and cooked, giving plenty of charred bubbles and the perfect chewiness. The undercarriage, while floppy, isn't soggy at all. It hold up very well to the ingredients on top. The crust is first slathered sparingly with tomato sauce. The sauce is reduced quite a bit and tastes almost like a concentrated tomato paste. They don't use a lot so it doesn't soak into the crust at all. On top, there's a couple of pieces of basil giving a very noticeably fresh aroma. There's plenty of melted mozzarella cheese, which seem to be of the pearl variety, mild tasting and stretchy. They apparently also drizzle some EVOO, although there's no particular peppery or fruity notes, or heck any real olive oil flavor at all. With how well all the other ingredients worked together, the olive oil is very disappointing. Still, it's a very well constructed pizza. (5/5) Panorama Peak ($23) - Again, this pizza has the perfect crust. Instead of tomato sauce, it's slathered with ricotta cheese, making the pizza very rich and creamy. More melted mozzarella on top of that for even more fatty richness, then pieces of proscuitto, chewy and salty. The meat isn't sliced that well so it's messy to eat. They then essentially cover the pizza with an arugula, tomato, and shaved parmesan salad. The arugula is super peppery and bitter, the tomatoes are fresh and sweet, and the parmesan adds more saltiness. The main sources of salt are the parmesan and the proscuitto. Neither are added in large enough quantities to make the pie overly salty. Mixed in the with the arugula are a couple of stems of cilantro for some reason. Nothing on the menu actually uses cilantro so I'm a bit confused where it comes from. It's essentially a salad on pizza dough so everything falls off the crust very easily making it messy to eat. (4/5) I'm very impressed with the food served at Mangia Mangia. I didn't expect to find such great pizza in a small touristy mountain town. I'll be back next time I'm in the area! Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms in the brewery

Truck makes amazing Neapolitan style pizzas! Just the right amount of char, crisp yet soft! They…read moreguys are great, each pizza is made by hand, including the dough. Quick turn around and great service. Being a good truck you are likely to relax in a brewery or tap room.