excellent food and great staff. It's one of my favorite local places for wings, beer, and burgers!

If you're looking for a place that delivers seriously great drinks, unbeatable happy hour deals, and a vibe that is peppy but not overtly loud, look no further than Derailed Pour House on Main Avenue. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by an atmosphere that's cozy, eclectic, and downright fun, twinkle lights, creative décor, and a laid-back yet lively energy that makes every visit feel special. Their happy hour from 4-6 PM every day is hard to beat with all the classics like wines, mules, Cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos, and Manhattans for just $6, plus tasty appetizers for 6& and even quesadillas for a $10. It's one of those deals that's perfect for catching up with friends after a ski day or just kicking back with a well-made cocktail without breaking the bank. Speaking of food, their carne asada quesadilla is amazing, rich, flavorful, and the perfect pairing for any of their drinks. And if you're lucky enough to have Tonny as your server, count yourself fortunate: attentive, personable, and genuinely one of the best in the business, the kind of hospitality that turns a great meal into a memorable night out. Between the delicious drinks, great value, funky ambience, and standout service, Derailed is a must-visit spot in downtown Durango. Whether you're here for happy hour, dinner, or just a cocktail, it's easy to see why locals and visitors alike sing its praises. read more

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I'm in Durango for a short stay and Derailed Pour House instantly became my go-to spot. It's an easy 8-minute walk from the DoubleTree, which makes it perfect for a solo dinner or a relaxed night out. Since I was solo, I grabbed a seat at the bar -- and I'm so glad I did. The staff was over-the-top friendly, the kind of team that makes you feel welcome the moment you sit down. Not every place gets hospitality right, but these guys absolutely do. I ordered the Cuban, and it surprised me in the best way. They use BBQ in the sandwich, so it's a different take than the traditional style -- but it was incredibly tasty. I liked it so much I ordered a Philly cheesesteak to go, and that didn't disappoint either. Make sure you try the craft cocktails. They do flavors well -- thoughtful, balanced, and creative without being over the top. You can't go wrong trying a few. The atmosphere is friendly, warm, and easy to settle into. I'll always come back to this place when I'm in Durango. Honestly, I could see myself becoming a regular if I lived here. Great food, great drinks, even better people. Highly recommend read more

Great atmosphere great service. Good music. Friendly staff. Whats not to like? The Martini was perfect and the Philly sandwich with their chips were delicious. Highly recommended read more

Love the happy hour BUT: I went with friends for happy hour today, and our server was not ideal. He eavesdropped on the conversation I was having with friends, inserted himself directly into the conversation without an invitation, and then ignored me all THREE times that I told him I did not want to continue the conversation with him. I set a boundary, he ignored it, and then he proceeded to talk at us for more than five minutes.... There is no email address for me to leave this feedback so I'm leaving it on yelp. read more

We were visiting our son and his fiancée and came here for dinner. It was a Saturday night and the place was busy. Still, we got a table within 15 minutes. The inside was very cool, with a few tables inside little rooms with windows, and our table was up a small flight of stairs with a few other tables. Our area was Alice in Wonderland themed, with a twisted cabinet and clock (as if you were on drugs), and framed sayings of different Alice characters. There is patio seating. My wife and I had a mandarin orange and almond slivered spring salad with a wonderful lemon vinaigrette dressing, and I had grilled chicken on mine. My wife also got two carne asada tacos she really liked. Our son ordered a flatbread pizza and his fiancée a caprese salad. All the food was delicious. Our son had two beers,his fiancée two mixed drinks, my wife a margarita, and myself a beer. $157 before tip. So, not inexpensive. I would come here for special occasions but not on a regular basis. read more

My daughters and I truly enjoyed our meal here. We shared several items from the menu and everything was wonderful. We especially loved the cocktails. The waiter was very responsive and he had had a fun personally. We all agreed he was awesome. The decor was warm and lovely with lold doors to create privacy for some of the booths and lighted trees. So pretty! Not sure if we'll make it back to Durango but if we do this place will be a must on our list. read more

Great location, great bar, fun conversation and awesome vibe. We sat at the bar, had a couple of local beers and dinner. Food was good, service was great and company was enjoyable. read more

Mark and Christen, our bartenders, were amazing. So friendly and mixed a mad drink! Love the vibes and the egg rolls and poppers are great! Joel, live music, was so fun! Would love to hear more of him. read more

Epic happy hour and upbeat atmosphere. Stopped in here after a long day on the train and got blessed to hit during happy hour. $6 for nachos and $6 for truffle fries. Deal. Huge portions and a solid 7/10 for both. Also went with their house Negroni to wash it down. The drink was refreshing and left me wanting another. They add their spin on a classic Negroni by using an apricot liqueur making it less bitter and more crushable. Highly recommend. read more

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I came here for drinks on a Saturday night and it was such a wonderful experience. Their cocktail menu was elaborate, whimsical, and fun. Our waitress helped us chose drinks and they were delicious. We also got their sweet potato fries which had a delicious dipping sauce. Even better than the drinks and food was the decor and ambiance! Tables are isolated in alcoves created by extra doors and barriers installed. Also there were interior illuminated trees. They were beautiful and it was so fun. read more

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When I was doing my research to come to Durango this place got very high marks. It didn't disappoint. The food, drink, atmosphere were all top notch. Starting with drinks, 3 of us had this Smokey old fashioned that came in a covered glass. It was so great, we each had another. All the food we got, everyone enjoyed. If I lived there, this would be a place I would always bring guests. Nothing negative to say about anything. They also have these really cool lighted trees inside that just add to the great vibe in the place read more

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Pretty cool place located in downtown Durango. So glad I found this place on Yelp! Service was attentive, drinks were super yummy, and the food was good. I ordered the Margherita flatbread and it was really flavorful with the arugula on top. I also had the southwest fries, which were really good and the drink I had was The Cure and it was super refreshing. I loved the jalapeño vodka in it; it wasn't too spicy at all but gave it a very nice flavor. I loved the decor and vibe of this place and if you're in Durango, check this place out! read more

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I had the BEST happy hour experience here! First of all, Tonny, is the BEST server and his attention to customers, energy, and excellent service was absolutely delightful and well worth the stop. Second, the happy hour menu is extensive for food and beverage options and the portions are large given the price. Finally the ambiance is beautiful, from the outdoor patios to the beautiful furnishings to the large lit indoor trees. This is definitely worth the stop and I will be back! read more

Came here after the attendant on the steam train recommended it as his favorite spot in town! (thanks Paul!) So glad he suggested ... Derailed was a delight! There was no detail overlooked. The art, the ambience, the aesthetics, the designs on the menu, the names of the cocktails, everything was exceptional. Our waitress, and everyone who worked there was so incredibly kind and great at their jobs! Fast, friendly. It was a great experience. The cocktails and beer were delicious. We got a chicken flatbread and the buffalo wings, and the food was delicious. The buffalo wings packed a serious spice, but man where they good! Definitely come here for some food and cocktails, it was a great time. read more

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We came here for drinks on Saturday afternoon and luckily didn't have to wait for seating or any delays at all. The specialty cocktails do take a little more time to make but if you read that within the menu you can prepare for that. Atmosphere is amazing, the service was super friendly and drinks were delicious! Recommended 5/5 read more

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Food and atmosphere are both outstanding and Tonny was such a joy and so fun to have as our waiter!

What a great place ! The decor is absolutely wonderful and when there is live music makes it even better. Ethan is absolutely amazing waiter. He was spot on with everything we needed or asked for. Very friendly to talk with as well. The food was soooo very good. You can't go wrong here. Can't wait to come back . read more

My daughter and I made it a point to visit this place on our trip to Durango. We absolutely LOVED this place!! It had such a cool vibe. The food and drinks were amazing! We shared the bbq chicken flatbread and it was really tasty. We had a great time just sitting there looking around. Even the women's bathroom was cute :) In the hallway leading to the bathrooms is all kinds of cute quotes hanging. A really great place to stop at when you are in Durango. We will definitely be back!!! read more

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I brought my in-laws to have dinner and enjoyed every bite. We had the nachos, tacos, carne asada, quesadilla and a house salad all very good. The wait staff enhanced our experience. Thank you Lillie, Mark, Matt and Alec! read more

Food was amazing. This was our second time here in 2024. Service was wonderful! There was live music and it wasn't too loud. read more

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Always have Ana always will love this place. They make you feel like family from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave.

Great atmosphere, good drinks, good service, average food. The happy hour drinks aren't that great, but the full fare drinks are good. I enjoyed my Wednesday night, off-season visit. read more

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What an amazing place- this is a MUST when visiting Durango! Kristen at bar was terrific Decor and music too was Wonderful- 5 stara read more

Loved the decor! Great ambiance, great food and great service. Would highly recommend! read more

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The happy hour drinks and food (truffle fries and quesadillas) are delicious - and that doesn't account for how beautiful this place is! The live music and friendly staff has made this our new favorite bar. read more

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Tonight was our 4th or 5th visit to Derailed. Food was ok. Server had a great attitude, but drinks and food came out very slow. The primary issue was that people consistently held the front door open for a long period of time. We were sat near the front door and it was 25 outside. I approached the hostess and asked about the front door and she replied "it isn't us". I told her that I understood she wasn't holding the front door and could she please ask the customers to close the door as they came in. There was little progress. At the end of the dinner I brought this up to the manager and it was evident that she couldn't care less. Most likely our last visit to Derailed. Too many other good restaurants in Durango to choose from. read more

This place is meh for us. We've visited 3 or 4 times and been consistently UNDERwhelmed by the experience here. The good: nice live music and fun decor. Also has a large enough menu that there's something for everyone. The bad: the quality of the food is inconsistent and the orders have been prepared wrong each time we've visited. Additionally, it's really only for a small group (2 or 4 people) and if you're seating more than 4, you have to sit at a high-top where you can't sit up to the table because there's barrels in the way of your legs. So you're sitting very far away from the table and everyone you're with. The service is also PAINFULLY slow and you can't find someone when you need something... so if your order comes out wrong, you're taking that plate back to the kitchen yourself because nobody is around to help you. We're probably not going back - it's just not a good fit for us and too much hassle for the price. read more

There's daytime and happy hour Durango happy to drain the pocketbooks of tourists, then there's off-season on a Sunday evening Durango where the staff at any local establishment just want to go home or only serve the locals/regulars. Maybe it was my t-shirt or the fact that I walked in alone about an hour before closing time, but my experience last night at Pour House was the latter and I'll never be back. Walked in, got carded (I'm obviously around 50, but whatever, I come prepared) and ordered an "end of the night" cocktail after a not-so-pleasant experience at another nearby establishment (don't get me started there; that's for ^their^ review) ... and was told "we have the right to refuse service so I'm going to decline to serve you." And with zero explanation. Considering the host checking IDs was blitzed and obviously "on something" (as most of the staff at the place was by the state of their pupils), I could see how he wouldn't notice that I was probably the most sober person entering (now leaving) the establishment, but the service at this joint at this time of night could certainly use a little training on what is appropriate. So sorry he didn't want to pour a whiskey after I asked what kinds of bourbons versus whiskeys they had and saying I didn't like Jack Daniels nor any style of Jim Beam as my options, I guess? Nice job at taking someone who used to love downtown Durango during *any* season and turning that person into a billboard of "nope, never again" instead. Might be a great place to eat or visit during the day or early evening, but don't expect the nightlife staff to be accommodating. read more

A great find in the heart of downtown Durango. This place has amazing ambiance, a fantastic host and wait staff. There are cozy seating arrangements partially partition off by antique doors for a truly unique atmosphere. I wound up sitting outside on a very comfortable sectional in a well heated area where our waiter Brian took great care of us. They have an extensive cocktail list along with spirits and drafts. The food was delicious, a selection of salads, burgers sandwiches something for everyone including gluten free. They have live entertainment on the weekends adding to a great overall experience read more

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I sat at the bar. I ordered the poppers and two different tacos. The poppers were good and the tacos were great. The service was good for a bit but shortly after my food was delivered I ran out of beer and the server chose to stand ten feet away talking to a coworker instead of getting me another beverage. The other bartender ignored me completely too. I left disappointed. read more

Wonderful service, ambiance, and food. Happy hour food and drinks, so that was our dinner. Our server was attentive but not overly so. Nice crowd too. I loved all the pretty floral trees inside. Sit on the patio if you can, there are heaters out there and you can see a view of the mountains. I would have preferred the potstickers to not be fried. But they were still served beautifully. The nachos were amazing as were the quesadillas. All happy hour food and the 4 of us were happily satisfied. The Margarita was very good, and I loved my Moscow Mule. read more

Let me just start by saying my positive take on this restaurant; the cocktail list is extensive and fun, and the drinks were good. Also, they have a nice ambiance with diverse music. On the downside, the food is not good. I had a southwest salad which had maybe 5 pieces of lettuce and was covered in cheese. I also had an avocado taco that was cold and bland. I expected maybe a fried avocado slice or something, but no. My partner got chicken tacos and he said they were ok. We were in a time crunch and took what we could get, as most places were closing. Our server was really nice and fast when we asked for the check, which we paid without looking it over. Our mistake, as we were charged for extra food we didn't order. For example, I received one taco for $4 but was charged for two... like I said, my drink was good! read more

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This was our best and least expensive meal of our whole trip. Cannot recommend this place enough -- wish we were here another day to come back. read more

I'm on the fence with this restaurant. The food is decent and priced reasonably. However there were many turn offs. The positive: atmosphere is great! I lived the decor and it had both indoor and outdoor seating. The negative: (1) We waited 20 min for our drinks after ordering. Our waiter kept apologizing and said that there were new bartenders that are a little slower. (2) We came as a family of 4 and placed our food order at the same time. However my carbs asada quesadillas came out 25 min after the rest of the family received their dinner. Everyone in my party was done eating by the time my meal arrived. No explanation was given but the waiter recognized it wasn't right and comped my husband's $5 beer. Not my meal which was only $17, not my drink which was $14. He comped the cheapest thing we ordered. Have no expectations if you visit, as they don't know how to execute properly. read more

Drinks are amazing!!! But very busy so make a reservation. Got stuck sitting outside on the "heated" patio - froze my butt off. read more

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A special spot in the center of Durango! Our small plates were fresh and delicious ingredients presented beautifully and the smoked pork tacos were to die for! Great selection of craft cocktails too! Our server Alec was attentive and spot on with his recommendations. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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We were in town and I read the reviews and thought we would give this a try. The building and decor were fabulous! I enjoyed looking around and a trip to the restroom is highly recommended (you will understand later). The service was not what I expected from the reviews. We are somewhat of an after thought. Not much interaction and seemed a little miffed when I wanted refills on my tea. The food took forever. I do mean forever! We waited a very long time and even had to ask where it was. Couple tables who came in after us with larger parties had their food and almost finished before we got ours. The food was only like warm and seemed to have been sitting somewhere for a while before we got it. Was disappointed after the reviews I had seen. read more

Derailed is a great spot for happy hour and casual dining. Outdoor seating on the back deck or front entrance is perfect to enjoy the SWCO weather and indoor seating in the whimsical dining area and bar is delightful! Wait staff is efficient, friendly and eager to serve. Happy hour menu is affordable with plenty of options using high quality ingredients and serving generous portions with both food and drinks. Great date night place or the perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventure. The overall vibe at Derailed will leave you wanting to come back for more! read more

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This place has more cons than pros. Cons: Our server was bartending and serving tables so he forgot about us for over 20 minutes. He should not have been made to do 2 jobs at once. Once we ordered our food it took a long time to arrive. After our food arrived we asked for more ketchup and never received it. Pro: The ambiance and the decorations inside were nice but that's about it. read more