Sundown Saloon

One, perhaps the only one, authentic bar on The Pearl Street Mall. Divey yes, Dicey no. Bartender…read morewas very efficient: no chit-chat, no gratuitous flirtation, no BS. Kitchen is very much the same. Don't bother saying, "I've heard about your legendary BLT, and hope it's all true!!" Just, say, "BLT," and hand over $8.00. They'll bring it to the bar, or in my case, out front. Great BLT (grilled bread, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, plenty of bacon) and hot, perfectly salted fries.

I go here all the time never have a problem but tonight around last call one of the bartenders…read moremistakenly took my drink and I asked if it was mine, to which he responded you can get the fuck out right now. Don't know what I did to piss in this guy's cereal but short ponytail guy needs to chill tf out, just wanted to finish the beer a paid for but i guess thats not okay‍

PAC man!

My burnt grilled

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Nice pub

License No. 1

3.7(133 reviews)

0.1 mi

This is a really cool underground speakeasy at the historic Hotel Boulderado. It reminds me of the…read moreSan Francisco bar scene. True to the name, they hold one of Boulder's first liquor licenses. Inside is a maze of sorts, as you wander through different rooms offering different vibes and activities. They have two bars, host comedy nights and live music, various types of seating, and a wonderful happy hour menu that people should know about. Happy hour is from 5-7pm on all days they're open! PENICILLIN ($8) // Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky, Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ginger cordial, honey, lemon. A penicillin is one of my favorite cocktails; one you don't even find on many cocktail menus. The act they're offering it up, for $8 no less, earns a special place in my heart. MOJITO ($8) // Bacardi Superior Rum, mint, simple syrup, lime. Refreshing on those hot days. Served in a large highball glass, this is an enjoyable sipper. BREADED CALAMARI ($10) // Calabrian chili agrodolce, orange salt, chive. I believe the food comes from the upstairs restaurant, so I wouldn't go out of my way to order this one again. Pieces were inconsistently chewy, dare I say rubbery? However, I was hungry and still chowed down. TRUFFLE FRIES ($6) // Truffle aioli, parsley, Parmesan. These are a winner. Truffley and cheesey, what more can a fella ask for during an inebriated meal? Would order these again in a heartbeat! I liked the casualness of this speakeasy. It makes sense considering they're inside a hotel and people will wander in and out of different spaces. Great place to hideaway or have a date night. Need to check out one of their live music or comedy nights!

Oh gosh... let me start by saying, I hate to leave a two-star review for License No. 1…read more... My husband and I went to the NYE event at License No. 1. We had event tickets for NYE inside the speakeasy as well as the comedy show at 8PM. The comedy show was great- hilarious in fact! I loved the comedians. The service for drinks was very slow and our seats were uncomfortable. Our seats at least had backs on them, the couple next to us had to sit with their back against the wall, which they said was uncomfortable for the duration of the show. After the comedy act, we went in for the NYE experience. The speakeasy is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The furniture, the decor, the mood, all amazing! The line for drinks was asinine. The bar was crowded with what looked like only 2 bartenders working. And the bartenders were making extravagant cocktails that would take more than 5 minutes each to prepare. It was ridiculous! In my opinion, there should have been a set list of drinks to order that would make the line go faster. My husband and I were at License No. 1 from 8PM - 12:30AM and both only had two drinks each because we didn't want to waste our time standing in line. Also, we ordered dinner at 10PM. I ordered a burger with fries and he ordered a Pastrami Sandwich with fries. After an hour went by, I asked about our food order. It turns out they gave it to the wrong table. They told us to wait and they would bring it out shortly. Fast forward, it's now getting close to midnight and time to make the champagne toast. It's around 11:45PM and still no food. I didn't want to be a "Karen" but at this point I was irritated and hungry. I talked to a manager and he said the kitchen was "a mess", all the food order numbers got mixed up, and he seemed surprised we hadn't received our food yet. We finally received our food around 12:15AM. And what was disappointing to me is that I had paid the bill ahead of time when I placed the order, 20% tip included. We left shortly after. I would love to go back to License No. 1 and hopefully have a different experience, where I can leave a 5-star review.

Interior

TRUFFLE FRIES and MOJITO

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Press Play

3.4(130 reviews)

0.1 mi

If you're looking for a spot to end a night out in Boulder, you've come to the right place. Press…read moreplay is an arcade bar that features house music, pool tables and a dance floor, with old arcade games lining the wall. The bar drinks are what you'd expect, nothing special but no complaints. I couldn't give it five stars because of how many arcade games ate our money. Pac man was the only one that really worked - and we somehow got it to play all night on two quarters! The music was pretty good. Definitely danceable. I appreciated the latin music within the set list. Definitely feels like a last-stop for a college aged crowd.

This was our last stop on a Friday night of bar hopping and it was such a fun spot to finish off…read morethe night at. We played pool and some arcade games (so much pac man throughout the night, I think I discovered a new passion) which was super fun. I will say that some of the games just ate our quarters which was a bummer but overall the arcade games were a great addition to the bar. We had some basic well drinks and some beers and they were exactly what you would expect from a local game bar like this. However, they did have a small dancing section which made the place even better because there's really something there to do for every type of person. The dance floor was pretty busy and the music was fun and lively so we had a good time and were impressed by that it wasn't too gross or dirty in the place. I think this is a super fun place to go out in Boulder and I would totally go there again, definitely recommend.

Looking over towards the dance floor with a fog machine and a mini isolated bar

False advertising, 25cent drinks only happen for 20min at some random time between 10-close. It clearly states all night.

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Every woman needs a ladie's room selfie with their bestie!

The Bitter Bar

4.2(218 reviews)

0.2 mi

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 :)

Gin and tonic

Inside

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Clean bathrooms!

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

4.4(1.8k reviews)

0.3 mi

The food was excellent! I had the Junk Burger and it was cooked perfectly…read more Service was excellent and friendly. Cool eclectic atmosphere!

Came here for a late lunch on a Monday and it was pretty disappointing. We had the fried pickles,…read morethe Cuban sandwich and the orchard chicken wrap. Our server didn't seem too happy that we showed up today, the food took about 30 minutes to get to us and the fried pickles and the Cuban weren't very yummy, we didn't finish either. Disappointing. However the French fries WERE very yummy! And the wrap was unique and pretty good. It's a large space and it was easy to find a seat. The artwork is beautiful. Luckily we found street parking so that was easy too. It's a cash only restaurant (or local personal checks) and while it wasn't a problem, we had cash, we probably wouldn't have come here had we known that beforehand. Credit card sales shouldn't be the consumers issue.

Aura of the place

Elote

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Beer

Dark Horse

3.7(521 reviews)

1.8 mi

Short Story: Please go here! The best Boulder Bar hands down!…read more Long Story: Dark Horse is such a special local gem that I have been coming to for years. The ambiance is 1/1 and you will not find anything else like it anywhere. There is just simply too much culture and history here. The drinks are all fairly priced and the service was extremely quick (they were well staffed to manage the amount of people present the night I went). Aside from the bar aspect, Dark Horse also has a kitchen that you can order food from! Everything I have tried over the years has been great, but this personally is my favorite place to order Rocky Mountain oysters! If you haven't tried them, 100% give them a shot! It was karaoke night when I went, but during the football season Dark Horse will host CU Boulder Football watch parties. Such a fun local spot, please support them and enjoy your night here! (Pro Tip: The art on the bathroom doors POINT to the Men's/Women's restrooms, so don't accidentally walk into the wrong one!)

So sad to hear that this place is permanently closing. The history of all the great beers and…read morefood...if walls could talk they would share all the dirty secrets of boulder. Bring your friends if you can but be prepared to wait to get in because they are smaller busy on the last operating day.

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Trike night!

Outback Saloon

3.2(89 reviews)

1.5 mi

Best place ever for food, sports, fun, and staff. I dabble with karaoke on Wednesdays, Fridays, and…read moreSaturdays! Open mics on the first and third thursdsays of the month and sometimes people clap for me !

Courtney the bartender. Huge wonderfully infectious laugh, lots of great banter, and everything any…read morecustomer wants in a day bar. Nice Cheeseburger with plenty of onion rings on the side. Music was 60's and 70's, perfect volume. This is my kind of bar. Nice to find a normal place in Boulder!

Bar

Onion Rings

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Bar

The Sink

3.9(757 reviews)

0.7 mi

I had a great experience at The Sink in Boulder. The atmosphere is super fun and unique, with all…read morethe artwork on the walls giving the place a lot of personality, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout the visit. The food came out quickly and tasted great, especially the burgers, which were definitely a highlight. Overall, it's a classic Boulder spot with a lively vibe that I'd recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Finally made it to the famous Sink where almost every inch of wall space is covered by signatures…read more 6 pm on a Friday night had a wait of about 40 minutes. Most seating is indoors, some outdoors but no heaters (which are much needed in November in Boulder). Food was good - nothing spectacular. Menu is via QR code at the table with mainly sandwiches and pizza, a few entrees. We all got sandwiches/burgers with an upgrade of sweet potato fries. Portions were large, I could only eat half my burger. Standard table service and our waitress was pleasant and attentive without being annoying. I'd say make sure to go once. I'd go back but not necessarily in a hurry to do so.

CASANOVA GRASS-FED BURGER

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GIANT COOKIE

Brooklyn Pizza

4.0(259 reviews)

0.4 mi

Love their pizza. Ordered a prosciutto pizza the other day though and it had like *a piece* of…read moreprosciutto on it. Please add more.

Nice little pizza shop but I am glad I finished my slice of pie before I noticed a few things. I…read morewatched an employee grab a slice of pizza with his bare hands, Now, that's not too bad since it was gonna go in the oven to reheat but he did this after running his hands through his hair. No gloves! Then I watched the pizza prep guy raising the dough to blow the flour around under the uncooked pizza. He did this about 6 times. Had I seen these actions prior to eating, I would have asked for a refund and walked out. My coworker pointed out a bug walking on the shelf behind the glass. Not the best pie I've had but not the worst. It was the unsanitary actions is what made my review go south. Never going back.

Cheese Pizza

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Pizza

The Tune Up Tavern & Espresso

4.6(30 reviews)

1.5 mi

Stopped by a few weeks ago for a quick zoom meeting and to get some work done since it looked like…read morethey were open later than most other coffee shops in the area. I was in the zone working and mostly oblivious to what was going on around me until someone came up to my table and said it would be okay if I sat there for a few more minutes but I would need to leave if I didn't have a ticket. I think it's awesome for the em yo host events but it would have be nice if someone mentioned this when I showed up, ordered a drink and started working. By the way, the drink was fine but nothing special.

Fun environment, easy going people, and great drinks! The service was quick and easy as well as…read morefun! I would definitely come back and check out their trivia nights! Catch up on sports or listen o music and chit chat the bartenders or other people overall great vibes and super chill!