Wow. Just wow…read more Nora's Speakeasy might be one of my favorite cocktail spots ever. The vibe is dark, elegant, and cool without trying too hard -- it really feels like a secret hideout (but in the best way). Drinks? Insanely good. Their "Nora's Version" menu reimagines classic cocktails with modern twists, and every single one we tried was a hit. Balanced, bold, and beautifully crafted. Food is simple but hits the spot -- charcuterie, grilled cheese, and pretzel bites that pair perfectly with the cocktails. Bonus: You get a welcome sip when you arrive! Such a fun touch that set the tone for a great night. Run, don't walk. Louisville, you've got something really special here.

This place had SUCH good vibes, I was surprised to find it! It's on the main road in Louisville…read morewhich is just around the corner from Boulder. I saw it had good ratings online; unfortunately I came on a day my stomach was already bothering me but I wanted to have a look. It's a very low light, date night vibe inside. The barista was super friendly, and I saw online they'd had a very sweet cocktail from a few years back - I asked her about it and she didn't have all the ingredients but offered to make me something similar. I declined because I felt like i shouldn't be drinking with my stomach feeling off, but it's exactly the type of place I like to check out, the menu was cool. I will definitely try to make it back one of these days when passing back through the area! Also had lots of free street parking all along the main road ~

Really cool place. We showed up at shift change, however the gal helping us at the bar was very…read morepatient. I tried a flight and made one of my tastes the flavored gin. It was super tasty and I am not a big gin fan. Well done Craig. I also tried the "Barrel Project" which I liked, #510 & #512 as well as their newly completed batch of bourbon. All were very tasty. The bar atmosphere was welcoming and we liked the decor. The bathrooms were really nice. We saw Craig chatting with a few of the customers, but unfortunately we did not get a chance to compliment him on his establishment. Overall was a great experience! Thank you!!

Newly renovated (inside/outside). Friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreand professional bartender - especially "Ms. Amythest" :-) The whiskeys are inventive and delicious! Cozy venue. They serve food, but we had already eaten elsewhere but will return and try their faire. Very pleasant overall experience.

Super nice chill spot for a couple of espresso martinis! Bartenders were super nice and very…read moreattentive even on a busy ski weekend night. Would come back!

For the second half of our girls night, my friend picked Root & Flower. The atmosphere is…read morebeautifully elevated, making it the perfect sophisticated spot to continue a long conversation. Price: Expect standard Vail pricing for high-end cocktails, with most drinks ranging between $16-$20. Customer Service: The service was fantastic. The staff was incredibly kind and efficient; even though we stayed for quite a while to catch up, we felt welcomed and well-attended to the entire night. Atmosphere This spot has a cool, welcoming vibe that feels very safe. It's the kind of environment where you can really settle in and enjoy the company you're with. The Drinks I ordered the Sangre del Sol. The flavor was amazing, though be warned it is very strong! It's an excellent choice if you enjoy a cocktail with a serious kick, but I ended up letting my friend finish mine after a few sips. Overall Experience I highly recommend Root & Flower for a beautiful setting and top-tier service. Pro Tip: A huge bonus for this location is the parking! You can park for free after 3 PM at the S. Frontage Rd. East garage right nearby. I'll definitely be back!

We didn't eat, but we sat at the bar and drank! The bartender was absolutely delightful. The…read moreambiance...vibes and was everything. I will be back!

Hmmm we went here a second time on our trip and had a very different experience than the first…read moretime. Maybe they're working out the kinks, but I wanted to give some feedback. The first thing is that the place was about 2/3 full and they seem pretty well staffed in the front of the house. There were 2-3 bartenders behind the bar at all times. After we ordered (2 cups of lobster bisque and bread), our server apologized and told us there was a large party in their private room and the chef was having a hard time keeping up. I can't imagine they normally only have one person preparing all of the food on a normal Saturday evening! It took no less than 45 minutes from when we ordered to get our food. Some olives or something would have been nice. My mom also had to wait 15 mins for her 2nd glass of wine. I'll tell you, we weren't going to order anything else after that! There was some really nice classical guitar music by a live musician. I tipped him on our way out. After we left, we noticed a $5 entertainment charge! Is this a norm in Colorado? I would think we would be informed upon entering if there's a cover fee or an additional charge. I would have been happy to pay it, but we should have been informed.

This was a nice break in Estes Park for a drink. It's a dive bar which was different than most…read moreplaces out there we seen. I love dive bars, so was pretty excited to run into this spot. The bartender was great, and attentive. If in the area, give it a try!

Perfect dive bar! Excellent bartenders, and cold beer! Everything you need after a long day…read moreexploring the Rockies!

The West Side Tavern is a unique, eclectic bar/restaurant in the middle of a Longmont, CO…read moreresidential neighborhood. We went here for dinner & drinks Sun 8/24/25 on our last evening of our trip to Colorado. A neigborhood gastropub in a renovated 1915 grocery store. They offer a bar with a great selection of premium craft cocktails, whiskies, local beers, & wine. We sat at the bar and ordered our first drinks from the affable Tony S. And it was Happy Hour. Bell's Two Hearted Ale ($8) & Pinot Grigio ($6) - Nice! We looked over the limited menu with selections you won't find in most places. We had a cup of tomato basil soup ($7), mac & cheese ($14) starter/shareable - English red cheddar, parmesan, cavatappi, crispy prosciutto, mushrooms-excellent & piping hot, & steak frites ($34) - grilled 8 oz Angus, rosemary and smoked blue cheese butter, house-cut shoestring fries - perfectly cooked, large portion. Dessert was a delicious cheese cake. If we lived nearby we would certainly try other menu items. The bar has a movie loop on the TV produced by the co-owner. It is a facinating film highlighting classic cartoons, highlights from old movies, & all the glamour & kitsch from the '60 & ' 70s movie & TV. Quite the conversation starter. There is indoor & an outside patio for relaxing. Note: limited parking, but plenty of street parking, just watch for the signage. Hours: Sun-Thu 4-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 3-10pm, Sun brunch 9am-1pm. A serendipitous find which was friendly & fun, with great drinks & food. Staff is excellent. Thanks again to Tony S. We had a fun time. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY USA

Tried to make a reservation they seem more than happy to take it until I Told them we had a baby…read morewith us. Then it was that time is probably not good for a baby. We won't have a table for a baby. Wish I could've tried. The food looked delicious. *** Well NICE TO MEET YOU KEN. At least you took the Chuck E. Cheese comment off. When you treat people poorly , people leave bad reviews. That's how reviews work it's not A weapon. It's being honest. KEN I'm sorry you have a problem with my honesty. learn to take criticism. Your business will probably benefit from it. For anyone who's planning to eat here the food looks delicious. Just be prepared to be treated like dirt if anything is wrong. Service 2 Response from the owner 9 hours ago Daniel, my apologies that my host did not find better words to inform you that we are a tavern. While we allow children... we are not a family restaurant. I'm shocked that after you were enlightened to our lack of a high chair you went postal, bad reviews, ranting on next door, calling the tavern and yelling at the staff... all because you wanted a high chair... you have official earned your full KAREN badge. Wear it well and take your attitude elsewhere Response to the owner****POOR management. Questionable treatment of women with your videos. Reviews where people felt they were treated poorly because of how they looked. NO customer service skills and a jerk that is the most entitled karen of us all running the show. I can't wait to watch you fail. The issue is not children. The issue is your rudeness I graciously offered to delete my reviews. If you would just admit that you were rude, but your ego is too big for that. The weight of that ego will crush you. And don't worry about my children I will teach them to stand up for themselves just like I am.YOU CAN LEAVE THEM OUT OF IT. I would hope you would do the same but expect you would just lay down and take it.

Damn good selection of Bourbon! The tenders know what they are doing and put together creative…read moredrinks . I came in on a Saturday evening and had to wait for a spot to open at the bar. The place was packed. Great conversations with the locals and the bartenders. Th bar is a small place with Brick walls and gives the feeling of an industrial classic bar! Great place. I will be back next time in town. Cheers!

Union Lodge No. 1 was a great experience!…read more We all ordered a new drink each time and selection is so large that nobody ever repeated a drink order! The server was very knowledgeable about all of the drinks and she encouraged us to order different things based on our personal likes even though she was fairly new serving at Union Lodge. Check this spot out. It would be great for a small group of friends or a couples spot to check out.

A favorite in regular rotation. Terrific cocktails, cozy. Great staff. Can't go wrong with anything…read moreon the menu.

We found our new favorite Kitchen location. Not only was the food unbelievable but the cocktails…read morewere damn near a vibe. Being in your 40s means that you don't always know where to go out in Boulder, but this is the spot. We got a cozy seat by the fire and had the most lovely evening. Our must try list includes the carrots the lobster roll Apple Martini Can't wait for our next night out!

Creative and tasty cocktails, and an intimate and dark Ambiance highlight Bitter Bar…read more The service was also amazing. We stopped on New Year's Eve and they were busy but not crowded. We were greeted almost immediately and presented with drink menus. Our server answered questions about what the drinks tasted like to help us decide as well. The drinks were VERY good and reasonably priced while not cheap, I didn't feel gouged either. This will definitely be on the return list on our next trip to Boulder.

I totally dug the bitter bar! I came for a happy hour drink before my dinner reservation after a…read moreday of hiking in the Rocky Mountains nearby, and I wasn't disappointed. The inside is a little bit divey in feel but more upscale than your typical dive bar. They had tons of seating, and I saw next to a fireplace because it looked cozy (it was). The server was quick to take my order even though it was pretty busy in there (was rush weekend I think for the university?). I had the tin man HH cocktail because my server said it would be the most floral (has elderflower in it) and I quite liked it! Was very refreshing, not too strong. Aside notes: the bathrooms were quite clean. Parking was a little chaotic, some is paid parking and some is free 2 hour. There are only a couple spots right in front, I had to park a few blocks down but it was in 2hr free park by another small business that was closed for the day. I didn't have any issues there. Overall thought this was a fun little bar in Boulder with good happy hour drinks, I would def come back :)

Ember is a place of affordable fine dining with an amazing view!! They have both indoor and outdoor…read moreseating and indoors is well decorated w a modern but rustic feel. The three dishes we got were all fantastic! - mango shrimp: came with at least 16 shrimps and such a light and refreshing flavor with the mango - steak frites: easily two meals and steak was delicious - bison flautas: savory and so well balanced with their guacamole Service was excellent as well! Our waitress was super attentive and had no issues with us moving tables and going from outdoors to indoors when we got too toasty outside.

You guys... I am so bummed. I took my mom here the day before Mother's Day because I wanted to…read morecelebrate her. I heard this place was amazing and that it's a must try in Estes Park but please if you have high taste and are expecting big city level quality, do not get your hopes up! It's not good!! Maybe I'm being snotty for coming from a big city (DC and NYC) so I need to lower my expectations, but I've had great food in Colorado so I don't think that's it. But this was upsetting. And I do appreciate the manager for being so kind because it was really a miserable evening. Starting off we had a reservation at 6:30. So I expect to be sat at least by 6:35/6:40. We made this reservation three weeks in advance. But they clearly oversat people without reservations because we didn't get sat until 7:00. That was frustrating. We waited for drinks for about 20 minutes. They were delicious don't get me wrong. These were the highlight of the evening. The pear spritz and grapefruit margarita were fantastic. Loved. We ordered apps next. I don't know why they think goat cheese is a good addition to potato leek soup. I figured I'd try it because why not. Not good. And the focaccia? Two small slices for $4? I would hope that the waiter would've told us what we were getting because yikes. Why is there more butter than bread? We would've paid extra for two more slices but the transparency made us feel jipped. Now let's talk food. Took about 45 minutes. It's busy, I understand. But honestly I thought it might've been out earlier because our food came out lukewarm. Borderline cold. And talk about salt!!! It was like eating the sea. My mom and I both ordered the filet and were horrified to see it was cut. A filet. It dries it out! But yeah, there was no balance. It was salt on salt on salt. Gross. The waiter was very nice and so was the manager. They asked to take it back. But honestly it was just bad so we were ready to leave. They brought out two free glasses of wine which again was nice. But we again, just wanted to be done and go home. We didn't get dessert even though it was offered. Everything fell so short that honestly I didn't even want to try dessert. Again-- the food is bad. All extremely salty. If you like that, there you go. But the fact that it was basically cold? Yeah that's unacceptable. And as I said, grateful to the staff. But starting off not having been sat for 30 minutes after making a reservation weeks in advance? This was pitiful to say the least. Don't go here unless you want drinks and a beautiful view.