OMG. After an afternoon of sipping outstanding West Elks wines, we ended our day with dinner here…read morein central Paonia. Lions Mane "crabcakes," gnocchi, chicken and waffles, and cookies & cream cheesecake dessert (are you kidding me? we never order dessert). And everyone around us was raving to the servers, too. The chef helped open Michelin restaurants in San Francisco, and it seems has found the right home. We have been hard pressed to name WOW dining experiences post-COVID, and this is definitely one! Oh, it's small....make a reservation.

Food was amazing, service was wonderful. Small space, definitely recommend reservations- we lucked…read moreout with a spot at the bar. Would 100% come back.

I came to the Flying Fork for dinner with some friends this past Sunday and was so happy with my…read moreexperience. This past weekend was the Harvest Festival and I came into town with some friends to enjoy the festival and wineries. After a day of drinking wine and walking around, we decided to come here for dinner since so many locals recommended it. We came around 8pm and were seated after a 10 min wait. The night was busy due to the festival and we were the last people to leave the restaurant but we never felt rushed or unwelcome. The food was delicious! I had the Chicken Marsala and I did not leave any leftovers at all. In fact, no one in my party had any leftovers. If you are in the area, definitely come for a memorable dining experience and awesome food. P.S. don't forget to order dessert!

Lovely family-owed business. Fabulous atmosphere, especially if you can sit outside in the lush…read moregarden. Some of the best Italian food I have ever had. Very friendly wait staff.

Every night so slow. Dj seemed fake. Customer service was probably 4/5 but I can't see past…read moreeverything else. Has a good vibe if it was busy.

Watch out for this place they weren't putting alcohol in the drinks. When we questioned the…read morebartender he said " oh sorry " happened twice what a scam bar the bartenders must be bonused on their pour cost

Super laid back distillery with excellent cocktails. I love how inclusive the mocktail menu is! We…read moregot a table outside and played games that were provided, it was such a nice experience with the fresh mountain air and the beautiful weather. Definitely look into making a reservation- it is quite small inside and has limited seating. They are popular for good reason! Great bartenders. The spinach artichoke dip was faaaabulous and I would go back for that alone.

This is one of our all-time favorite places to bring out-of-town guest or enjoy a cocktail after a…read morebusy week. the best drinks in town! Never disappoints. You have to try yourself.

We love coming to the dogwood whenever we're in crested butte!…read moreThis time we came with a group of eight for my birthday. We stopped by on Saturday around 6 PM and the manager was so kind to help us put a larger table together. We only waited about 10 minutes. Our server was so sweet. I don't remember her name, but she was extremely knowledgeable about all the cocktails -- and there are many. It's one thing to memorize the ingredients, but quite another to understand flavor, profiles, textures, substitutions, etc. she really knows her stuff and was great at making recommendations. We tried a number of different cocktails, including the Headhunter, Xanadu, London press, lemon ginger NA, and poco loco. Personally, I had the headhunter and Poco Loco. The headhunter was yummy, but not special enough to order again. The Poco Loco, however, was unique and delicious with the habanero infusion so present and the foamy top giving it a melt in your mouth texture. It's pretty warm in there as they have no AC and no fans to circulate the air and it is still summer, plus drinking makes you hotter, so we were a little sweaty, but This is of course, a very temporary feeling as the area does not stay this hot for long. Absolutely can't wait to come back

Second year stopping in this bar and it was just as good! I really enjoy the cocktail menu and…read moreservice here. Cannot wait to come back for year #3 and try yet another yummy creation!

Bachelorette weekend from out of town and we had the BEST time because of Alex!!!! He was so…read moreincredible start to finish. So much knowledge of the town and the menu and extremely kind and personable. He truly made our experience 10/10. He even held an impromptu salsa class with our group of 6 and another birthday girl group of 5!! We had so much fun! Thank you Alex!!! You're the best in the biz! And we've always said that!!!

the margs were not drinkable. Four of us went and couldn't finish our margs because they were so…read moreoverwhelmingly bad. The service was great and the vibe was really cool! But please for the love of God stay away from the regular house margs.

Always has a great ambience with welcoming vibes, cool lights, fun activities, and some of the best…read morebartenders around. This place will always be my watering hole when I visit for awhile or when I am passing through. It has been my first stop and the last stop in montrose for years. Brian is a stellar human that runs a solid bar. Great for holidays and all the days in between! Always try the specials or karaoke nights!

Excellent service and great owner Brian hell of a guy great whiskey selection friendly serviceread more

Don't listen to other reviewers, this is the actual "best bar" in town!…read more Came in and it was just the bartender and a single patron, she treated us well and engaged with us in fascinating conversation. We had an extended conversation about culture in Japan. (I've never been...yet, they both had) Shame on me for forgetting her name but bartender was charming, friendly, and attentive. I could've talked to her for hours. And the cocktails! They were inventive and well-made! Not just for "cocktails in Leadville", either! I eventually had to leave because I didn't want be hungover going up a 14'er the next day, but I wanted to stay till close.

The first thing I noticed when I walked in this dive bar was the creepy mannequin. The decor is…read moredefinitely eclectic here. I got the Pioneer Club cocktail, which has lemon vodka, elderflower, butterfly peaflower, and lemon soda water. I wanted a sweet cocktail, and it was a sweet one. I was vibing with it until my altitude sickness kicked in. This bar was a fun place to hang out, and they have games like ping pong, pool, and foosball. The games only take coins, so our friend asked for coins from the bar if he tipped well. They should consider making it so you can pay by card because I don't think many people carry coins to the bar.

I was looking at local taprooms while we were staying in Olathe and I always read the "about us"…read moresection of the website and liked their story. Then I saw they listed a particular beer that I like and have had trouble finding, Evil Pastry Stout by Weldworks, in Greely, CO. I contacted them through their website and they replied that they did in fact stock this beer. I went out today and met them and they are delightful. The taproom was started by two women who love to drink beer and while they have only been in business for 7 months, they seem to be doing well. They appear to host lots of events, including 'live shows'. There was a bbq truck out front that was excellent. I'd consider moving here just so I could be a regular.

Went on an quiet day on our way to our airbnb for Black Canyon National Park. This place is the…read moredefinition of a quaint, old-timey watering hole. The restaurant-side was unfortunately closed, but the bar was open. They happened to be serving BBQ this weekend. The BBQ hit the spot. It wasn't the best, but it was good enough to hit the spot. I got the Strawberry Lemonade Clarified Punch, which was refreshing and surprisingly really sophisticated - I was expecting such a sophisticated drink in a random bar in a small town (unincorporated). Drinks were a little pricier, but I think it was still worth it. Definitely recommend popping by if you need a quick drink and grub.

A peaceful slice of heaven…read more I've been coming here for many years, especially when I need to disconnect from the world and dive into self-care uninterrupted

Seeking a little "treat yo'self" post hike relaxing, my hiking companion and I made our way to…read moreAvalanche Ranch to indulge in a little soak and self-care. There's so much to love about Avalanche Ranch: 1) Views on views! The 3 hot springs are situated to make great use of the landscape and offer some epic views of Mount Sopris. I chose to stay in the hotter 2 pools during my visit, and it was delightful. 2) They offer a limited number of soak passes per day; which means you get a really relaxing intimate experience. 3) If you're in the mood for a little pampering, they do offer massages! Totally work the indulgence. The therapist takes the time to get to know your specific body needs and helps work out all the knots and kinks. 4) They offer up a variety of accommodations on-site for those that are seeking more of a retreat type experience. Apparently, we booked our massage and soak the same day as AppleFest. While that could be a lovely experience full of pot luck goodies and folk music, it was a bit frustrating to not have been told in advance. Parking was pretty full upon arrival, and it was packed when we left. Oof. Just not prepared for all that during this visit. All in all, Avalanche Ranch was a great way to loosen up some sore stiff muscles. I'd easily make my way back to indulge again. **Pro Tip: Feeling peckish? You can bring in your own food and drinks!