Stopped into Highside Taphouse in Breckenridge with my girlfriend on a whim because I smelled smoking meat from the street. Naturally, I assumed brisket. I was wrong. It was Diego's calves. Diego, the operations manager, is built like a man who has never once skipped leg day and apparently runs a strict calf inspection program at the door. Nobody gets into Highside without adequate lower leg development, or inspection. I don't make the rules. Diego does. He examined the situation, measured the meat, and reluctantly allowed us entry. Once inside, things somehow became less normal. The smoked wings were absolutely unbelievable. Crispy, smoky, delicious, and worth whatever bizarre calf based TSA screening Diego is running out front. Then there's Rose. Rose is an outstanding bartender who loves Nickelback with a passion normally reserved for religion, family, and oxygen. Mention Nickelback and her eyes light up. Sing Nickelback at the bar and you have apparently entered into a legally binding friendship with her. So there I was, three beers deep, eating smoked wings, staring respectfully at Diego's magnificent calves, and singing "LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH" with Rose in a Breckenridge taproom while my girlfriend presumably reconsidered several major life decisions. Highside is a magical place. 12/10. Great beer. Great wings. Great beer again. Unreasonable calves. Questionable music but rose is cool. Came for the smoked meat. Stayed because apparently the smoked meat was Diego. Protect his at all costs. read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Diego. (Sans meat) - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

My favorite brewery to go to in Breck! Juicy beer, delicious food and friendly staff. I loved my experience here from start to finish. There are many seating options including a comfy couch and a lovely small patio. The smoked salmon is delicious. I love pairing it with a salad and banana pudding for desert. I absolutely love this place and will be sure to come back again soon! read more

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Second time coming here and both times the service was ok. The lady at register was helping us but halfway through talking she went to talk to other customers. Overall it was a good experience. Churros were good too. Prices are a little high but thats to be expected because of Breckenridge. The beers are always good. read more

Sweet spot! Meli our server was super helpful. Got a pear cider and it is delicious for a non beer drinker. Plenty of beers to choose from and great food menu. Def slide through! read more

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We are new to Breckenridge and stopped in to this cute spot. Drinks were amazing! I had a Coin Toss Cocktail and had a wedge salad with brisket. The service was excellent and the staff was very hospitable. I will definitely come back and recommend if you are new in town. Cheers read more

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We came get to try their BBQ. I particularly like their salmon. Good seating in and out. Great service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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We love this brewery. Great beer in a cozy environment. Like on previous visits, my wife had two pints of the Mt. Royal Red Lager. I tasted the OMG Kilt Kenny stout, which I had liked previous times in, but it didn't wow me as much as the Night Skiing Milk Stout, so I stuck with two of those. Interestingly, two other beers we had liked a year or so ago, the Frisco Festbier and the Kingdom Kolsch, didn't impress us this time, so our choices were clear. I'm guessing we may stop in again before we leave end of week. read more

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Amber's amazing!!!! Great place to relax and catch a breather and a good buzz. Food was good but service was amazing and entertaining. read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Good selection- heavy on the IPAs but definitely worth it to try a pale ale or 2 Nice staff No QR code or menus you can take outside- so take a look at the stuff on the screen at the bar. The flights come in 6 HEAVY pours, so make sure to pick things to try that you actually think you'll like. Bathroom code: 4200 read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Flights come in 6 heavy pours - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Love the addition of colorado bbq here. A great venue and awesome team with excellent brews. Worth a stop

I left feeling really uncomfortable by the lack of service from the blonde female bartender. She was noticeably warm and attentive to other tables but largely ignored my partner and I. Its hard not to wonder if homophobia played a role in how we were treated. maybe it didn't, but the difference in service was significant enough that it left a bad impression. everyone deserves to feel welcomed and treated with the same level of respect, and unfortunately that wasn't our experience. read more

There's a reason why this place is so highly rated. Ambiance is a live band playing not too loudly, the service is incredible (very knowledgeable about the Seattle craft brewing scene!) and courteous, and the beer is actually good! For food - they sell chips and beef jerky, but helpful tip - you can bring food from anywhere in town for dinner / lunch in case you wanted to get a beer with your meal! read more

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Great hangout spot whether on your own, with family, or friends. They have good music & games you can take to the tables. Super dog friendly and you are free to bring in your food from nearby restaurants. Awesome staff with a variety of beers listed from light to dark on menu. I've come by several times and love it here. They don't sell wine or other kinds of 21+ drinks, but they do have options for kids/those who want a soda or lemonade! read more

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Their sandwiches were amazing. Great bar selection. Right on Main Street! A must do in the area, also dog friendly.

Two words: BREAKFAST BURRITO. Pick your meat - pulled pork, brisket, bacon - add some eggs, shredded hash browns, and top with queso and green chili. Side of insane black beans and you're set for your entire day. I would literally drive from out of state for this beast of breakfast. read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - The meal of the mountain gods. - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

We went here for dinner and enjoyed some bbq and drinks! The food was quite good! The bartender provided great recommendations. We enjoyed some live music. A fun place to visit with great vibes! read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Chicken nacos! - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Stopped in for the Ski and Board waxing event while I enjoyed a couple of pints and dinner. Real good IPA, Service was good. Bartender wasn't very chatty, but gave me good advice on where to catch the Summit Stage back to Breck...A great adventure for a snowy Tuesday night! read more

We stopped in on road trip a few weeks back and I wanted to make sure it's known how kind these people are! A seriously chill set up and when I say dog friendly I mean it! Take your (cool) dog here, hang, and eat good. read more

Nondescript brewery with good variety of IPAs and mix of ales and lagers. Large pours in 6-glass flight. Many of the beers have floral and herbal taste. Small outdoor area in back. Bathroom has code and is moderately clean. Casual spot for unique beers. read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Flights are heavy and delicious - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Imagine a brewery. Imagine a brewery's off-site taproom. Imagine a brewery's off-site taproom with one bartender (motivated and moving quickly, but perhaps less help than might be needed when it gets busy - which it does). And then imagine a surprising set of beers that are all brewed by the namesake brewery off-site. The standout for me was the barleywine - you don't find them often these days, and this was quite a nice one. The ginger cider was also quite brilliant. The remainder were good, not great, but you cannot knock everything out of the park. The imperial stout had nice body and flavor, but there was just a touch of fusile alcohol in it that was minimally offputting. I drank them all, appreciated the time and space, and was glad I stopped in. It can be a bit loud, so be aware if you have sensitive ears or are trying to have a conversation with more than 3 people. read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Flight of 6 x 4oz pours. A barleywine and an imperial stout to boot! - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Great drinks, Great food and a Great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. Felt like being at our favorite spot back in Texas.

Lucked into the place and so glad we did! Shopping and walking the streets talking about where to get a beverage, the guy waiting at the crosswalk recommended to said the beer was cold lots of variety. Well he wasn't kidding great variety of drinks alcohol and non, TVs for the big kids games, games for the littles. The bar tender is beyond knowledgeable if what he has on tap what you may like may not like and will give you a taste!!!! Yes I rambled on but couldn't help myself! Will be back by when we're up from Georgia next. Great job read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - He pours your beer, tells you what's available, reasons with the little girl that "yes snow should be cold" all around 10 - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Had a great time at this brewery. Bartenders were very cool and fun to talk to. I had a flight of beers. My boyfriend had a Cuban sandwich and said it was excellent. Street corn is a good side to get with any sandwich. read more

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Good variety of beers on tap! Pretty cool outdoor area with great views. We walking in on a Tuesday mid day and no one was in there, but the bar tender was attentive and knowledgeable of all the beers. Wish they had some bar food other than chips/popcorn and beef jerky. Overall it was a good experience, would definitely stop by again! read more

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Had an amazing club sandwich for dinner and had to come back for a breakfast burrito the next day. Amazing service with sociable staff. Beautiful plants, games, great music, and a great overall vibe read more

Excellent selection of beers. I really enjoyed the West Coast IPA. They had a really good imperial stout as well as a latte stout infused with coffee that was delicious. They are kid-friendly, have a stash of board games, and allow outside snacks/food. The bartender was helpful and knowledgeable about the beers. We stopped by here on a snowy day and really enjoyed ourselves. They also have a nice outdoor patio which would have been nice if the weather permitted. read more

Picture of Nectar Hazy Pale Ale is a great beer! Brewery has an excellent vibe and good beer selection.

We stumbled upon this place after taking the free gondola ride, which was amazing. Honestly, probably the best beers we had in Colorado. The beers were so crisp and clean we went back the next day. Service A+. My wife enjoys a hazy and I enjoy a West Coast. They had something for everyone so we were very happy. The bartenders also pointed us in the right direction for things to see while we were in Breckenridge. I would travel back to the area just for their beers. read more

Sam! Dude, you rock! @highside, give this man a raise! Super cool dude from our home state good ol Florida!!! Beers are great with a big main bar right in the middle for plenty of people to sit around. Glad we stopped by this place, hopefully next winter we'll be back! Thanks again, cheers! read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Senior guide IPA - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Scotty and sam are amazing. Great vibes and place to chill. Coming back for sure. Beer is delicious

We ordered for a big party of 14. Great barbecue selections. Good beans and cornbread. The wings were very tasty. Pork, chicken, sausage all yummy. read more

Great service ... decent brisket. Servers willing to engage in conversation about things to do in town.

Good beer good vibe. Good service. Customize a sour for my friends. Cool place to chill. read more

Highside Brewing - Breckenridge - Sample station. - Beer Bar Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Great Beer. Cool vibe. Friendly staff who actually talks to you. I loved the Lake Whale Pale Ale. Then I found out it was named after a whale the bartender Vandy saw in Lake Dillon. Not sure I believe that one. But I like a staff with a personality who talk to you, and have fun stories of the neighborhood. And you can park you bike on the bike rack In the back area next to the supper yummy Mimi Pinni place. Will definitely come back.! read more

Stopped in for a quick beverage. Welcoming place, great beer, and friendly service. Definitely recommend!

This place is amazing. Great environment and beer. Just opened a few weeks ago. We will be back!

My favorite place in Colorado. They make you feel like you're family. I've never been on vacation and have felt so comfortable and happy. I'm from Pennsylvania and it almost "feels like home" but so much better read more

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We enjoyed this place while in Breck. Andy the Good morning is awesome and was very friendly. The beer was good. We Will be back.

This is the best brewery I have been to in a long time. All of their beers are fantastic- from Gose, to stout to Quads- could cure this Californian of my IPA addiction! If you like beer and are in Breckinridge- go here! read more