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!

Great venue for a show! We didn't try the food but the sound, environment, and cocktails were all…read moreamazing.

When a friend reached out and said his brother's band was making a pit stop in Boulder, we knew…read moreexactly how we wanted to spend our Friday night! Boulder, Bluegrass and friends? What could be better? Located just off the Pearl Street Mall - this intimate, cozy venue makes for the perfect spot for drinks and music. With the variety of seating, extended dance floor and stage, the unassuming little spot is much bigger than anticipated. The rustic yet chic interior creates one hell of a vibe that was easily felt by all! SO fun! Bartenders were friendly, fun and willing to go the extra mile when it came to fun cocktails and made sure we enjoyed our time in between sets! Cheers to good friends, good music and a new favorite venue up north!

Cool bar/restaurant attached to the Boulder Theater. Grab a drink or some pizza before heading into…read morea show and you'll be able to go right into the theater in the back of the lounge! I had a pizza of which I can't remember the name, but if it says it's spicy, it's Gonna Be spicy! Flavors and textures were really good but the spice level almost made it uncomfortable to eat. Not necessarily their fault, but neither my friend or I enjoyed the amount of heat. I still think this is a great place to come grab a drink or a bite before a show.

It was slightly better than anticipated and my slice of their mushroom pizza served a purpose time…read moreand didn't get a chance to eat before getting there. I highly suggest you feed yourself before you arrive... even there for you plan on being among the first 50 in the lounge so you get early entry to the venue. The meat pizzas did look better than my mushroom pizza but YMMV. Regardless I suggest you arrive fed and order a couple drinks.

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 :)

A group and I stopped in to Jungle after looking for a tiki bar in Boulder with a nice aesthetic,…read moregood drinks, and a good atmosphere for talking. Jungle fortunately hit all those marks! First off, the drinks were so good! We got the Thai Iced Tea, Mr. Plumtastic, and the Martiki. All of those drinks were so well-made. I especially enjoyed the Thai Iced Tea. It had a really good balance of Thai Tea flavor and rum. The drinks were strong but not overly so. Perfect. You can also buy some of the mugs to take home. Fun! Service was top notch. From the hostess to the server, everyone was very helpful and very nice. Great job staff! The atmosphere was perfect for what we were looking for. The interior decorations and lighting were fun but also a great setting for conversation. The music volume was perfect. I look forward to getting my tiki on again at Jungle!

We may have been the oldest couple in Jungle but the service, ambiance, and food was fabulous, so…read moreit didn't matter. Jungle always has interesting cocktails - and my husband and I always enjoy trying new flavors. The burgers are the best in town I think and always cooked perfectly. We have also tried the shrimp skewers which were a great appetizer. The chicken sandwich is a deal in Tuesday nights and very tasty. The staff is always fun and friendly while also being efficient in such a small space filled with community tables. Love Jungle!

We spent the most luxuriously leisurely evening here. The nosh was wonderful and plentiful. The…read moretruffle popcorn... what?!?!?!?! The hand crafted drinks ? chef's kiss! It is truly a hidden gem. We were there for a date night, but to be honest a friends night out would be the best here. There are lots of different types of spaces in this adorable gem! From intimate to communal to standard dining. We have already begun to plan our next trip.... coming from Wyoming!

Man what happened to this place…read more. Jasmine used to be my favorite bar in the area. They provided a varied menu with incredibly unique and delicious drinks with an upscale yet cozy vibe inside. However our last visit was anything but. Supposedly they've made the decision to drop the entire "old menu" as the bartender called it in favor for an uninspired and honestly boring Christmas menu with drinks that weren't even remotely on the level of their previous offerings. Yet the prices were actually higher than their standards. This current menu feels like something you'd pay $11 for at a dive or chain restaurant. After a relatively long wait for service, we ordered 3 drinks, having to repeat ourselves multiple times to the hostess that didn't seem to have any clue of what their drinks were called. Of the 3, none of them included the garnishes that were outlined in the menu, and one drink was completely wrong. We were allowed to keep it and had it replaced at no cost at least, but even the replacement did not have the correct garnish per the menu. I'm praying this place didn't sell out and it's just in some strange transition period between seasons but I won't be returning to check until some time after the new year and these awful drinks are gone. For now, go to Nora's.

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.

This gem, located in the old Broker Inn, recently opened, and what a find!…read moreThe space is huge, and they did a great job renovating it with plenty of smaller seating areas, making it feel inviting and creating more intimate spots. It's a really fun place to visit, and you can even play pool or ping pong while enjoying delicious craft cocktails and tasty food. My friend and I went for Happy Hour, and we had a blast! The service was very attentive and friendly; the waiter's and bartender's recommendations were great, and the food was not only beautifully presented, but also extremely tasty. They will open the outdoor pool with a bar and seating area next to it this summer, and I can't wait! In the meantime, I'll definitively go back!

Came here for some drinks before a dinner reservation for my husband's birthday. We made a…read morereservation, but when we got there it wasn't very busy and we were able to just sit at the bar. The inside is really cute and I love the overall vibe of the place. We were dressed for dinner, so we weren't looking to swim, but the pool looked fun for a hot day. I ordered the Banana Boulevardier and it was delicious. After that I ordered a daiquiri (one of my go-to drinks) and it was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The bartenders were all super nice and we enjoyed chatting with them. We weren't there to eat, but the food looked good. I would love to come back and order off of the Happy Hour menu. I couldn't find the happy hour times anywhere online, but they are 3-6 and 8-close every day.

I won a gift certificate to C Bar so, we drove from Denver to check it out. We booked a dinner time…read morereservation. We never spend time in downtown Boulder in the evenings so, it was nice to see the liveliness of the city at night. The first drink I got was the Andaman Sea 14, it was refreshing but the cucumber flavor was a bit over powering. We ordered the beef tartare and olives to start. When our second drinks arrived we ordered a chicken sandwich to split. Both the fries and chicken were too salty for me but, had nice flavor other wise. My second drink was amazing! I wish I would have ordered it first. We still talk about going back for another data night because the cocktail and apps were delicious and the staff was super friendly.

Coming to this place was like stepping into a very sophisticated 70s era ... I was digging it …read more... It might of been a touch to dark for me but that's just me , but loved the location Neil was super friendly and for sure had very great suggestions when it came to drinks .... Elektra- purple drink .. was a strong gin drink and not sweet at all .. I personally thought it was a 3.3/5 Espresso martini - 4.4/5 Queens Elixir- The pink drink 4/5 Idk this place is missing a "je ne sais quoi" But a place to come check out

We stopped at Avanti in Boulder for lunch on our way from Estes Park to the DEN airport, and it was…read morea great, easy option. It's basically an elevated food hall with a few different restaurants, so it's perfect if you want something quick but still good quality. What I liked most is that you're not stuck choosing one place; my friend and I could each pick what we were in the mood for, and you can even mix and match from different spots. I got fish and chips from Rooted (upgraded to truffle fries for an extra charge) and a fresh lemonade from Boychik, and everything was delicious. Overall, a good option if you want variety and good food without a long sit-down meal.

Boulder is such a beautiful city and I saw Avanti from the street where it was quite busy and…read morewanted to give this spot a try. From first glance, you could see that there's three floors of which the food court is on the first floor and you could sit on a second or third floor for better views. All the foods looked amazing, but I opted to go to rooted to try the fried chicken sandwich with fries. The ordering process was very quick and the food was made very fast as well. Upon first glance, the chicken looked hand breaded and fried, so it was definitely going to be good. I got the Nashville hot, but it wasn't hot at all. I did not taste any spice. That's OK though because it was very flavorful and delicious. It also had a slaw on top and the bun was very soft. I also love the fry on the french fries as it wasn't too heavy or too light. I would definitely come back and try other foods. It was quite busy for a lunch during a weekday, which is a great sign that it's high-quality. I also love a food hall, which is something I don't see very often so it definitely catches my attention when there is one available.