What a nice find. But to find it you must walk around to the side/back and go down steps. It has a great vibe with cozy seating up front and then tables and chairs for dining. As is fitting, they have lots of barrels and the distilling is seen through the glass windows along the wall. We started off with ordering cocktails- I loved my Dreamsicle. Happily they sell it in cans to take home (not quite as good but close). My husband actually liked their single malt. On to the food: the wings are terrific. Smoked but just the right amount of smokiness. Soup of day was pozole and it was tasty. We also ordered wedge salad, French dip, the GOAT and plain mary Jane burgers. Favorites were the salad and burgers. Our waiter, Nick, was very nice. And service was great. Food and drinks were served in a timely manner. read more

Idlewild Spirits Distillery - Wedge salad, pozole and a yummy Dreamsicle. - Distilleries Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Absolutely blew away my expectations - You would think a burger is a burger but the Fun burger in particular - an excellent combination of flavors that left us wanting more. Excellent fries and the brussel sprout side (please dont tell anyone I enjoyed a vegatable) was tolerable (really good). Nice place kind of in a basement around the corner from the main drag but fun and cozy. Nice people. read more

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This is a very lovely restaurant/distillery, it is in the lower level, out of the way of the other restaurants on the Main Street. Drinks: California dreamin' (special) - SO GOOD!!!! I have never had a drink containing moonshine that was so crisp and refreshing like this one. The specialty drinks are all made with the liquor that is made in house. Our server was great at answering all questions we had about the drinks and what made them special. We also tried the pineapple punch, this one was good but a little too sour for my liking. Starters: Brussel sprouts, literally the best ones I've had in a while. The game changer for them was the sweet chili sauce they had on top that gave them extra flavor. Main dish: The Goat Burger - raspberry puree, goat cheese crumbles and arugula, all on a smash burger with a toasted bun! It was so great, I loved every part about this burger, it was perfectly made and curated for a good bite every time. We got the sweet potato tots as a side with the house made ketchup, they were perfectly made with a crisp outside and warm inside. Dessert: rum cake and brownie, the cake was made with their made in house rum and had a nice strawberry sauce on top. The brownie could have been a little bigger as it was buried underneath a lot of ice cream and whipped cream but it was still very very good, the fudge they topped it with was so rich and delicious! Overall a great place if you are looking for a "nicer" dinner spot in the winter park area! read more

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Food was so delicious that this spot deserved 5 stars! We had to come back twice in one trip! Quality is significant, food is really flavorful here!! The Fun Guy burger was savory, a favorite! Tried their special of the day, nachos. Queso had a smokey flavor to it! A bit of a longer wait time for cocktails and/or beer both times, so heads up! Wasn't super impressed by either of the cocktails I had. Tried the Orange Dreamscicle and Fuzzy Martini! Service was great both visits. 5 stars for the food alone. Wish there were more options for seating. Lots of tables. Only one area with a comfortable couch option. read more

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We had a great meal at Idlewild. We started with an old fashioned, the Brussels sprouts and the lettuce wraps. We loved them all. For dinner, we did the Rueben, the Cuban and the chicken sandwiches. You can't go wrong with any of those. Get the sweet potato tots as your side. The place is really cute and our server was good. read more

The ambiance is great, as are the cocktails and spirits. Also, the crispy brussel sprouts were quite good. However, the service was totally lacking. Server came over 20 seconds after we sat down. After we said we needed a little more time, she left and didn't return for 20 minutes. Thanks, but I didn't need *that* much time. Then there was the rest of the food The wedge salad was drowning in dressing. The Philly and French dip we ordered were high school cafeteria quality meat. Seriously, Jersey Mike's Philly is like 10x better. I won't be going back for anything but drinks. read more

What a cool place with great music! We waited by the fireplace for our table. It was quite busy, but our server was prompt. All the food we ordered was delicious. The wings were a bit too crispy, but the BBQ and Buffalo sauces were fantastic. The burgers were great, served smash patty style, and you can also get a double patty. The fries were exceptional! Will definitely be back. read more

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Great food, awesome staff, and incredible drinks. Shout out to Mari who was bartender tonight- she will be missed until we see her in Georgia. read more

5 star service!! Jess did a fantastic job serving us! We ordered the Brussels sprouts, lettuce wraps, chili, burger, truffle fries, and the French dip. Food was good, 3.5 stars. Drinks were a 4! read more

One of my favorite cocktail bars/distilleries in Colorado. I haven't tried the food, but the cocktails are very well-crafted and the menu always offers interesting, reasonably priced drinks. It's cozy inside and a great way to warm up on a cold night. It's been a bit since we've been up that way, but had to mention that the Earl Grey Old Fashioned and the Toasted S'More (hoping this one comes back) are some of my faves. read more

Idlewild Spirits Distillery - Toasted S'More Old Fashioned - Distilleries Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

A Yelp search led us to this little gem. It's off the main road tucked behind and down a staircase. We didn't have a reservation and just wanted drinks. There wasn't a spot at a table or bar but they have a cozy little waiting area by the fireplace and the servers came to us. They have a cocktail menu, whiskey/rum menu, and a food menu. My partner sampled all the whiskey and the rum with a flight while I indulged in a Jack Rose as well as a Apple Butter Toddy. My partner didn't care for the single malt or the pineapple habanero extra he was given but he did enjoy the rest. The Jack rose had the perfect refreshing sweetness to it and the Apple Butter Toddy tasted exactly as it sounds. Perfect for any ski/snowboard trip. We had reservations elsewhere but the food looked delicious. I think the main dinning area could do with a little update as the furniture looked a little outdated. They have a prívate dinning room in the back that looked a little nicer for private events. The bathrooms were clean and while they did have high chairs, there were no changing tables in the restrooms even though there was ample space for one. I don't remember the total price for what we ordered but I do remember it being fair. I would come back and I would try the dinning experience next time. read more

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AMAZING SPIRITS TASTING EXPERIENCE! We found this place during our recent Colorado trip for dinner and drinks, and what a wonderful experience we had :) I was impressed by its atmosphere as soon as we walked in - chill and warm. We were seated right away, and our server gave us an overview. Basically, I can pick my own flight, and each one is about 0.25oz for USD $1.00 to $1.50. I ordered the followings: - White Whiskey - Woodcutter's Bourbon - Rye Whiskey - Single Malt Whiskey - Rocky Mountain Gold (Rum) - Idlewild Vodka Single malt whiskey was my favorite (rich flavor with hints of smokiness), and the white whiskey was a pleasant surprise (smooth, balanced flavor): Food quality is quite high - definitely above average in the "pub food" category! Crispy Brussel Sprouts was freshly prepared - hot, crispy, and flavorful. Lamb Lollipops was good too - the lollipop part was a bit "gimmicky", but the lamb was tasty and the side salad made the dish well balanced. I'd certainly love to visit this place again (drinks for sure, and likely dinner too) when I'm in the area in the future. read more

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Every time we go here we are blown away. Burgers are SO GOOD, service is friendly and incredible, and cocktails are inspired and fun! I don't want to hype this place up too much for fear of giving away this special spot. It's so cozy and intimate, yet not ritzy or posh. Will go here 10/10 times and when we can't, we order to-go and it's equally as good. read more

The food was very good- we loved the Brussels sprouts. I ordered the French Dip and it was delicious. My husband had their burger and he thought it was good. The whiskey flight was very good and their bottled in Bond whiskey was excellent. The smoked cherry old fashioned was good. The gin mule was delicious - it was made with house made ginger beer and their gin. We look forward to going back when we are in the area. read more

This was pretty good! Great drinks...good variety of alcohol and ambience. The flavored vodkas and gin were delicious!

Fabulous mules as well as homemade lemonade. Highly recommend! Seating outside and in with very kind servers.

Excellent food and specialty drinks. Cool vibe. However, the service was blah. Like they didn't want to work there. Maybe it's because the season is winding down and they are burnt out. read more

Fresh, tasty sandwiches and friendly service every time. Chill people good side dishes. Chill ambiance read more

Idlewild Spirits Distillery - Chili - Distilleries Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Service is great, food is uninspired. Go for the drinks, skip the meal. Years ago I feel like the menu was way better.

A little hard to find, but so worth it! We were planning on visiting one night for happy hour/dinner, but decided to go a second night! The first night we had three appetizers and drinks. Wings are not my favorite, but the Thai peanut wings were great. We love Brussels Sprouts and we would give them above average. A little too charred for my liking. The service was friendly and attentive. We did have a burger the second night with the lettuce wraps. Both were very good. Will visit next time! read more

This used to be our favorite place in Winter Park, visiting every single time we were here (4-5 times per year). This is our first time back this winter and unfortunately, they went from a very high class menu to really poor bar food. We tried the wings, lettuce, wraps, and fries. Lettuce wraps in trouble fries were covered with a strange sauce unlike anything I've had with a similar dish which was overwhelming in a bad way. The wings were extremely dry and overdone. My child did have a cheeseburger, which is fine - but just fine. We had the chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich, which reminded me of Costco frozen chicken strips, but somehow drier than I could do by placing it in an air fryer for 45 mins. The waitress initially tried to make our experience good but after waiting 30 minutes for our second drink, we could tell she was not interested. This might be the greatest fall from grace I've ever seen for what used to be a great restaurant. I don't know how you go from lamb chops and short ribs to just burgers and bad sandwiches and expect to survive. read more

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SO glad we found this place! Such a cool underground distillery vibe. This was the 3rd place we tried on a Spring Break Tuesday, the others had a 1.5 hour wait but we got seated right away here! The drinks were unique and tasted so good! For dinner we ordered about 8 appetizers for 6 people and it was perfect. Every appetizer was incredible, we had a hard time picking a favorite but it was either the Brussels, lettuce wraps, or truffle fries! Our waiter was super helpful and honest, and the service was so quick! Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere inside. The cocktail drinks were very good and appetizers did not disappoint. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Came in for a round of drinks after dinner quick before they closed. We had a large group on a Saturday night and they were able to accommodate us easily and had us seated in the back area right away. The inside is decorated very nicely and has a great atmosphere. The staff were laid back, friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered the vanilla espresso martini which hit the spot and my boyfriend got the old fashion. The old fashion was a little sweet. read more

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Took one of the shuttle driver's suggestions for dinner and had dinner here. The entrance is one level down from the top row of shops. There are stairs to get down or you can walk around on the roadway. It was a cozy setting with dimmer lights than the stark illumination of fluorescent lighting. There is a nook by the faux fireplace with two sets of bench seating with barrel stools and low tables. She thought it would be easier to eat at the larger of the two so we moved as the other party were leaving. It was nice being in that niche as we had some privacy. Our server, Jordan, was attentive and friendly. So funny too. She started with an expresso martini which is vodka, coffee liqueur, frangelico, Irish cream, chocolate and nutmeg. I ordered an Idlewild Mule with idlewild vodka. It was delicious. She took a sip of mine and decided to get one after she finished her martini. Smooth and with vodka it was delicious. Appetizers were truffle fries with Parmesan and a roasted garlic truffle aioli. We also got the avocado bruschetta which is buttered crostini, avocado, tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic reduction drizzle. We both had the ahi yellowtail tuna poke which is sushi-grade yellowtail tuna, avocado, cucumber, wasabi tobiko and a sesame vinagrette. It came with wonton crisps which added a crunch to the dish. That was so tasty. It is a nice place for dinner or simply drinks. Friendly servers and happy people. Would return. read more

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Idlewild was such a cool find - very interesting location and maybe easy to miss in the shopping center if you don't feel like being a bit of a detective, but that aside, we loved everything about Idlewild as soon as we walked in. Visually, it's a super cute place, with lots of wood accents, cool lighting fixtures, stone walls and whiskey barrels. Seating areas are sprinkled throughout the many rooms available for drinking and dining. The fireplace seating looked incredibly cozy as well as several areas amidst their whiskey barrel storage. The bar is our "go to" spot and so, we ended up there, of course. I enjoyed two mules after learning that they make their own ginger beer - a barrel aged mule (whiskey) that I loved and then another that I loved even more, the mom's mule made with vodka and mezcal. OMG. I met another of my loves, lol. The birthday boy with me enjoyed his usual Old Fashioned and then mixed it up with the Idelwild Sazerac. Both so yummy that we brought a bottle of the Idelwild Rye whiskey home with us. And, just in case you may think that they only have amazing drinks, our food was awesome as well - we shared the mushroom pinenut bruschetta and an amazing slice of cheesecake. Great way to end our day! Can't wait to return. read more

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We went to check out Idlewild, when we arrived there was no room at the bar but the kind gentleman that greeted us sat us next to the fire. This place is sexy. We happened to find ourselves there during happy hour, fabulous drinks and food. The Brussel sprouts are to die for! 10/10 highly recommend read more

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Wow!!! So cute- friendly staff, great service. Awesome ambiance. The food was really good (we expected crappy pub fare) and the drinks were spectacular!!! I had the gin taster- awesome. Then the 'in a nutshell' cocktail which was so yummy even though I hardly ever drink Bourbon! Fried pickles - a little spicy (yes, we don't do spice) but good Duck/bacon wontons- cheesy yumminess Bruschetta- so awesome, we ordered more Gnocchi- good, very safe for kids Brussel sprouts- very yummy with sweet sauce - vinaigrette? read more

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Ambience: Very cute indoors and very inviting. Could see all of the distillery in the back which was cool to see. Food: We got five tapas. The pasta salad was our least favorite, but still yummy. The bruschetta (3) was very good, very fresh. They did go heavy on the sauce so it was hard to pick up, but well worth it. The watermelon salad was very fresh as well, and a wonderful combination of flavors. The crispy brussel sprouts were AMAZING. Very good flavor, very crispy. Brussel Sprouts are easy to mess up and these were 10/5. The best dish was the Greek Salad, and I wish we got more. It was so refreshing and light. Service: Great service, super fast. I'm not sure why other reviews have complained about the service, it was 10/10. Would I go back: Absolutely! If i'm ever in the area again, i would love to go back. read more

Idlewild Spirits Distillery - dinner area - Distilleries Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

First off, the waitlist situation is terrible. It didn't get us seated any quicker, and they hung up on me at one point. They are terribly rude. The menu is mostly burgers. You can get a decent burger for way less at McDonald's or Wendy's. I will not hurry back. read more

When you have a husband as cute as I do, you have to keep dating him and date him hard. I picked this spot to woo by boo when we stole up to Winter Park for a romantic weekend. And wow was I rewarded. Such an inventive food menu Such an unique cocktail menu Such excellent service Such an eclectic vibe With a place like this I hate to detail the experience because it's one of those places that is best to be experienced organically where you visit just on the recommendation from someone (that being me right now) that says "You'll love it, trust me". read more

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Okay... I REALLY wanted to give this place 5 stars, but I just couldn't. Upon arrival I was immediately impressed at the ambiance - they really did an amazing job with their tasting room and bar. It feels so cozy whether you decide to sit at the bar or a table. They really knocked it out of the park with the decor. However, our initial service experience left much to be desired. The bartender was cold, not into talking about the spirits and just poured us our tasting as quick as possible before leaving us alone... but what really took the cake in making it a negative experience was our food. After 2 drinks each we finally ordered and got our food. We ordered the brats which I believe were SUPPOSED to be served warm, and I think they literally took them out of the fridge and gave them to us cold. I get that food needs to be pre-cooked, but you better remember to heat it back up!! When we complained, the bartender simply said "oh, that's strange" but did not offer to heat it up, comp us the meal, or give us a free drink. It was strange indeed. After all of that, I was down to about a 2-star review. However, we did finally get a chance to chat with the master distiller. After talking to him and listening to his passion about creating a unique and local Colorado spirit, we decided it was worth a few more stars. The spirits were great and clearly they just need a new bartender. A video of our experience can be found here: https://youtu.be/-w22wJZTPbQ read more

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Love everything about this place! The food, the service, the ambiance & most importantly the unique cocktails! read more

Bottom line: delicious and unique food, wonderful service, and a really cool atmosphere. My wife and I are staying in Granby for our anniversary, and came here for a dinner date. We got a seat on comfy chairs by the fireplace (so cozy!). Our server was Sarah; she was very friendly and attentive, and had perfect recommendations for us. We're not drinkers, but we were excited about the mocktails on the menu. We tried both, and they were delicious, as was their ginger beer. Food wise, we got the duck bacon wantons, the cashew chicken lettuce wraps, the sage butternut raviolis, and the Korean "bulgogi" spare ribs. We thought the lettuce wraps were okay, but everything else blew us away. The wantons were super creamy, and the dipping sauce it came with was delicious. The raviolis were super yummy, especially the mushrooms on top. And the ribs were so tender that the meat literally fell off after the first bite. They were kind enough to give us dessert on the house to celebrate our anniversary. We got the golden rum cake, and it was delicious. All in all, we loved everything about our visit, and will be sure to come again next time we're here. read more

Idlewild Spirits Distillery - Golden rum cake - Distilleries Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Good atmosphere and great cocktails. They also have a pool table. It gets pretty busy on the weekends.

Idlewild Spirts was a fantastic stop after hiking with some out of state guests! We shared several tapas and tried some of their specialty cocktails. Moscow mules are my drink of choice so I of course had to try their version. I'm not usually into an ultra gingery mule, but this version hit all the right notes. It was definitely ginger heavy at the start but had a nice sweet finish to really balance it out! As for tapas, my husband and I got the crispy brussel sprouts and bacon mac n cheese. We did sample our friends tots and kebabs which were both good but neither stood out. The mac and cheese was quite delicious and ultra creamy with a great crispy bacon bite! The sprouts were phenomenal, super crispy with an amazing sweet and spicy sauce. Definitely some of the best crispy sprouts I've ever had! read more

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Everything here is above and beyond! The food is next level! Crispy brussel sprouts and bruschetta were $5 a piece on the happy hour menu. Incredible. Tuna tacos were to die for. read more

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Get the Brussels sprouts for sure! The salad greens with bacon was really tasty. Good tomato basil bisque soup. While my mushroom and Swiss burger was over-cooked and dry the flavor was good. Loved the Mac n Cheese side with a little extra salt. Chocolate mouse dessert was a fit finish for the evening. Our waiter hooked us up with a nice discount foe the burger mishap and a longer than normal wait for our table. Loved the laid back atmosphere. While we don't drink we could tell that the bartender was doing things right! Home brew equipment and wood casks everywhere. Cool to see it all. read more

Stopped in for drinks and an appetizer. Great friendly service, We ordered the fig and brie appetizer which was delicious. We wanted to try several drinks. Ordered an old Fashion, Peartini, vanilla espresso martini, bourbon flip and the jungle boogie. We shared tastes of each drink all were good! Would recommend stopping by! read more

Idlewild Spirits Distillery - Vanilla espresso martini - Distilleries Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Really great drinks, food and service. Best spot in winter park! The duck egg rolls are amazing!