Wow! This place is a true hidden gem in the mountains. The craft beers here are seriously…read moreimpressive, and the BBQ even more so. I don't think I've ever had a better French dip sandwich in my life. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and THOSE BEANS! Unbelievably good. I would walk up the canyon from Boulder if it meant getting a seat at the bar with company as good as the bartender, Dylan. He was informative and friendly without ever being overbearing, which is a rare balance. This restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. Beautiful mountain views, great beer, good company, and fantastic BBQ. What else could you ask for in life?

Have been here several times and had several things. Good…read moreAmbiance, kept clean and a nice place toe eat. - Beers are very good (4 stars) - BBQ is good, not amazing (3 stars). - Sides like mac, beans, etc. (3 stars) ... all food is quality is 4 stars or even 5... but portions are small for the price - Service has always been good even when busy (5 stars). Super nice people, very attentive

Can't say enough great things about Knotted Root. Sure, there are other breweries in town, but the…read morequality of beers here are amazing! I've been coming for years but always see new things. Bartenders are so friendly and if you come when it's slow, are great to talk beer with. They have a large open and colorful taproom that allows dogs! Lots of great beer choices, and they specialize in hoppy IPA's. They also had a Pilsner and my favorite, their Sour Goo series. I loved my Cherry goo and it was a perfect drink after wandering around downtown. Head over here on your visit to Ned and you'll love it! Food trucks and snacks here too.

This is the place to go after a great hike!…read more Their selection of home brews is pretty stellar. Spectra Colors? Thick Mélange goo? One Million Dollars....Welp Yes Please!!! Very chill ambiance with live Dead playing in the background. Nice service and chill clientele. Try the pretzels they are addictively good: Especially the chilli lime. Throw in a cute house dog that is featured on a beer can and it is a win win win.

Love the location and the back room was very relaxing …read more Would def go back Still trying to figure out silent disco night they are having Friday eve... and I noticed they have open mike Thursdays ! Owner and bartender Super nice Great selection of beers I don't really get into beer , however, I was recommended one from the bartender that was really good, will def be going back here

Such a great brewery... such nice owners. Shocked and saddened to hear of the devastating fire that…read moredestroyed this business. Sure hope they are able to rebuild

The pizza was exactly as described and had that authentic stone-cooked flavor you just can't…read morereplicate any other way. Drinks were great -- we tried both ciders and a mango margarita, and everything was well made. The only downside was the service. It was lunchtime and very busy, so some delay is understandable. However, it took about 20 minutes before we were acknowledged after being seated, which felt a bit long. Our drinks did run empty once, though the waiter was apologetic. We had heard great things about the meatballs from several locals and were disappointed they aren't available year-round. Instead, we ordered the tortellini pasta salad We sat on the balcony, which overlooks the river

INCREDIBLE service and DELICIOUS food!…read more My family, a party of 12, and I went here, without a reservation, yesterday and they were so accommodating! Great service, great food and we will definitely be back!

Stopped in for a quick bite while the car was charging nearby and entertaining out of towners…read more Checked off a brewery, lunch and Idaho Springs all in one shot! Westbound & Down is a great place to check out and service matches the great beers they offer as well. Greeted with a warm welcome and a smile, we were quickly whisked away to our seats and greeted by a wonderful waitress with colorful tattoos on one arm and black/white tattoos on the other. She ran through the list of food and beverage like she had written the menus. The ambiance matched their personalities and easily had the mountain vibes! We ended up getting something fairly small since we had big plans for dinner in town. The bison burger was such a great bite after bite and the fries did not disappoint. We would certainly return and check it out again and again!

Overall, this place was fine. The interior is huge and has fun, western decor. We were seated…read morequickly during Saturday lunchtime which was nice. Unfortunately the service and food were average at best. Our waiter seemed rushed and barely made eye contact or stopped at our table. The burger and chicken sandwich were fine. The fries were the best part. The chicken sandwich had way too much coleslaw so the bun disintegrated pretty quickly. We enjoyed the food enough but at the price, we expected more both from the food and the service.

Absolutely love having this spot as a perfect way to break up any drive to and from the mountains…read more The quality of beer and food is truly amazing plus the service is friendly and helpful. Personal favorites: Queso tots (loaded Colorado tots) Wings (garlic Parmesan is the best garlic Parmesan wing I have literally ever had) but all other flavors are great too Quality is top notch, they don't skimp on ingredients, and I've tried many things and have yet to be disappointed, only pleasantly surprised. See you next visit!

Stuck in i70 traffic? Pop in here for a quick meal. Their food is typical bar food but I would go…read moreback for the elk bratwurst any day. Unfortunately the roll they serve it on is a bit much but is evened out by the price and the crispy tots. I only had an NA beer there but thought it was pretty tasty. I think we got lucky sitting at the bar but we had great service. The bartender working behind the counter clearly loved his job and was really engaging when taking our orders. I have been here a few times and the service and food can be a hit or miss but this last time gave it another star in my book. One drawback being the noise level can get pretty loud and the self serve water station is weird when you're sitting at a table already. Overall it's a great spot with really great potential

Definitely a spot to check out when in Winter Park! While this winter wasn't the best for skiing,…read moreit was definitely a good one for patio hopping and relaxing (in our warm gear of course). The spot itself is smaller inside and it was PACKED- love that for them. Their menu had a wide variety of beers to choose from, and they had a decent selection of NAs. Staff was very welcoming and chill, we had a really good time. Check them out!

Meh. We were not impressed with the beer at all. I feel like they called their hazy a hazy just…read morebecause of the color but it tasted more like a high end pils. The ambiance and location is cool, they just need better beer.

We have ordered Paloma and their featured flight. Paloma is definitely one of the best beer I ever…read morehad. It is fruity with sweet and sour notes, which I really enjoyed. Featured flight highlights 5 of their beers, each of them with their own punch. Out of those, personal favorite was galactic portal IPA. We took our time in the brewery while it was raining out, the environment was welcoming and peaceful. Highly recommend!

Named for the famous feature on Trail Ridge Rd…read more Upping my age old review to 5 stars. This has now became a favorite for me since the more known place in town has gotten a little old and stale. Laurie the bartender today was super nice. Oktoberfest brew was super good. Nice vibe in the taproom. Love the wood accents and chill music. Nice place that is very close to town and a must stop in town.

We stopped in for a drink and this place hands down has the best beer selection in the town with…read morethe exception you like an assortment of craft and European style beers, you won't find Bud light on that list and that's what makes this place a hidden gem! The Owner and his family made us feel welcomed and appreciated, we truly had a wonderful time talking with everyone in there! The perfect place to stop and enjoy your evening! Put the cherry on top of our trip! Be sure to decorate yourself a dollar while there and stick it somewhere! Cool vibe inside!

Wanting to try out different places in Grand Lake, we walked to a virtually empty teeny bar &…read moregrill. The owner Phillip was drinking a Guinness at the bar when we arrived with his back to the door. No welcome. Just told us to sit anywhere. Turns out the whole family works there. Met the daughter Grace while perusing the menu. Not a lot of options but we tried the chicken wings with pints of Outlaw lager beer. Both were fairly tasty. Looking around at the tiny place made me think of a cozy little British pub. The tunes playing in the background were pleasant. The owner told us his story about buying the business and how his family worked there. Saturday afternoon had only three family members as the wife was out. As sweet as his daughter was, she was far too talkative to patrons and fairly ignored the two groups of people who came inside and sat down. Her dad was in the back washing dishes and we still waited 10 minutes to order our main dish. The other patrons even got up to look in back to see if anyone was working there because they were ignored. About ten minutes later the owner came around the corner but Daughter was still gossiping outside. He scurried around. We split the fish and chips between the two of us as well as the salad. I was not impressed with the food. The small pieces of battered fish were decent but the overcooked fries and the salad were NOT good. I was bummed. It's like they realize the fish portions are small and they overcompensate with too many fries. I really wanted to like the place. The salad dressing came in store bought packets. Bottom line; only come for the beer and you will be happy.