Awesome potential in this place! Food trucks gotta stand on their own reviews but as of their opening month of July 2016 their bar organization & staffing is a Fail. Drinks are SLOW & then your $7 beer is under poured. They hired an unexperienced bar staff for maybe the toughest job in town. This Friday patrons were in a 20 min line to order beer. Just closing a tab while sitting at the bar was a major effort. Get a better bar system ASAP!! Btw the high reviews at this point are pre-opening... ( July 2016 ) read more

Gave Rayback another shot. Even worse service this time. We sat at a table for 45min without being able to order. The "servers" were just sitting with other tables or would walk straight by and ignore us. Probably the third strike for this place. read more

On a cold February night, this place a warm, welcoming spot. Live music and shared tables made for a cozy atmosphere. A variety of beer, cider and wine selections with a few food trucks and a fire outside. I imagine this is a popular spot on warm nights, as there is large patio and a place to play bags. We all got smothered burritos from the food truck and would highly recommend them. I've been dreaming about the pork carnitas for days. read more

This is my first time coming here, and I was super excited to try this place out. Unfortunately I had a bad experience at the bar: one of the bartenders was rude to us, after waiting for 20 minutes in line only to learn there is an "official" line. No bar I've been to has 1 line. You usually can order at the bar if there is a bartender there. If you are going to have that rule, at least make it obvious. I want to like this place, but this isn't a great start. **UPDATE** After talking with the owner, a lot of things have been set straight, and it seems that some kinks need to be worked out. I'll definitely come back, and I hope this place succeeds. read more

No kitchen.... food trucks... outside with fire pits... inside with couches... tables... corn hole... this place is pretty cool... food is reasonably priced only downfall.. its always crowded. read more

I've been coming here for years and they never fail to impress me with their food trucks and beer however my most recent visit was nothing short of terrifying. Boulder county has a strict indoor mask mandate that many people here don't follow, and more importantly the staff don't do anything to enforce this mandate and keep our loved ones safe. I will say all the staff were masked up and doing their best (as always) but customers ordering from the bar and walking around didn't seem to care about the rayback staff or other customers. read more

This place has become the Chuck E. Cheese's of Boulder. It's filled with kids running around and screaming. Definitely not the place to go for beers or cocktails with friends, but good if you have kids and dogs and want to get drunk while they run around. read more

Great beer selection and service with the exception of last night. A manager came up to our party and asked us to move because we were squirming and pushing the furniture around?!$&&@? WTF we had a large group that included children. Is this place kid friendly or NOT? read more

Super chill spot with great options and a ton of space. $10 made-to-order pizzas from Infinitus Pie and an awesome array of beers to choose from. To Ben the bartender with the illest mullet and stache combo: Thank you for your genuine enthusiasm and top notch customer service! Everyone (especially Nelson) could learn a thing or two from you! Just kidding Nelson... You aight, too. read more

We went last night to try out the Rayback Collective and we were pleasantly surprised. It is a super hipster, Boulder area that will win your heart over. We went on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. There were only 2 food trucks available, which I thought was a little light in offerings, but it was also late on a Wednesday night. We got one entree from each truck and the food was delicious. It was packed with people hanging out outside. Inside was the bar and it was about half full. There was live music and friendly and attentive staff. This is a really cool piece of Boulder that you should try out. Be sure to read the menu to learn about how the Rayback Collective started - nice piece of history. We will definitely be heading back for a night out during the week to hear some local music and try some local flavor. Two thumbs up. read more

Wish I could tell you how good this place is but because they have no F'ING parking, I can't! Go elsewhere where there is better beer and they thought about parking! Oh and it's 4pm on a Tuesday.... read more

As a Colorado visitor, this was an awesome flight from the normal Midwestern bars that I've been to. There was just a certain sense of welcoming vibe that the bar, bartenders, and other customers were giving off. If you are looking to try multiple types of beers, this is a great place to go to as well. Their flights are low to just right priced, and contains more than enough to share. Unfortunately, it was raining when I went, but from the reviews below, it looks like they sometimes have food carts, which would have been a GAME CHANGER! Pro-Tip: Go when it's nice out, or at least not raining and enjoy the awesome outdoor area they have (equipped with games and many areas to both sit or stand!). read more

A great event space Boulder for parties. Went here with our company and had a blast! The atmosphere is chill and the location is convenient. Plenty of space. Dancing/Chilling/Playing Games or Chatting there is a space for everyone! read more

Great vibes, great beer. Such a cool place. Lots of room to hang out, both inside and outside. A fave for sure!

This is an awesome place to hang out! They had some great food trucks parked outside and some of the best beverages in the area inside! Great atmosphere! read more

This place is a family and crew favorite. The staff rocks, the environment is incredible, and the variety is off the chain!

Super sweet spot. Great beers, really cool space & everyone we met working there was super kind, helpful & welcoming. Some of the other clientele were a little bit un-friendly for hanging in such an open, collective space, but perhaps that's just my Midwestern roots coming through. All in all, an awesome spot that shouldn't be missed on a visit to Boulder! read more

Concept is great! Food is marginal. Ordered tacos al pastor from dos mania. They were dry. Wife ordered chicken from bambo skewer. Not very tasty read more

This place has some great vibes. There's always something to do and something going on with a wide variety of different food trucks. The beer menu is great and they always have something good to recommend. Bring your dog! Super dog friendly!!! read more

Bartender was rude, unhelpful and acted like we were an inconvenience. Didn't even get a beer, walked out and won't be back.

Pros: Always an amazing taplist. Great outdoor space. Good service. Cons: Limited parking (but right on the bike path!). Seldom are there many VEGAN options in the food trucks. It's usually a Meat Fest. And what the F is going on with the TOXIC PERFUME stench?! It seems like they are actually blowing some air freshener fumes into the (indoor) space (?!). If so, that is royally F'd up. read more

This place is awesome! It's such a fun environment for people of all ages, even your furry friends! The beers on tap are very good, there's a great selection for everyone and the prices are reasonable. They have great food truck selections too! The bartenders are incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about the beer selections. My boyfriend and I went for the first time last night to see Ben Hammond play and had a blast! We can't wait to go back! read more

Awesome selection of beer, great service that checks up on you often, and a great place to hang out outdoors! Dog friendly in their yard, although no dogs allowed in the building. Great place! read more

I really want to like this place way more than I actually do. The atmosphere and concept are great but most of the food is way overpriced, the bartenders aren't friendly and they really need a full bar! The worst part though is that on both of the occasions I was there there was an older gentleman playing live music solo on stage....he wasn't very good and had no energy at all. In a town with as many amazing musicians as Boulder why was he playing there both times I happened to be there? Such a drag. read more

Such a great place for groups to hang out! Food trucks rotate, as do the beers on tap, so there's always something new to try. Seating inside is comfortable & spacious. Outdoor seating is always full. Kids seem to enjoy the games, and it's fenced-in and away from the street & parking, so very safe for them to run around. I love hanging out here! read more

This place is so awesome!! Definitely worth a visit when in Boulder! Loved the vibe and trivia was so fun! The food trucks were so amazing when we visited and did a kombucha flight from Rowdy Mermaid and loved that too. Lots of good beers on tap! Can't wait to visit again! read more

This place is amazing and definitely a unique Boulder destination. They have a wide variety of food and beer. The atmosphere is very enjoyable and family friendly. read more

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This is a cool concept but definitely needs a little refinement. The ambience is great- they have plenty of seating: the indoor boasts a nice bar area, with a live music stage and couches, while the outside has plenty of picnic tables and wood chairs. They need to work on their PA system for the live music, it can be difficult to hear. The music is loud enough, but it's hard to pick up on what's being said. Also, I'd like to see more food truck variety. I know food trucks can be expensive, but I spent $8 for 5 tiny dumplings from Ginger Pig.... Overall, the beer selection is great. I'd come to grab a drink with friends, but I'll definitely pass on dinner here again. read more

Awesome environment and beer and staff was knowledgeable and helpful! Will be back! Their cocktails aren't the best but they are a brewery not a distillery so makes sense! Great place for outdoor fun and events! read more

Great place, just discovered it. About time boulder has something like it. Cool different food trucks come through. All the staff was friendly and helpful except the white,female bartender. She was quite rude and I felt disrespected, otherwise would have given five stars. read more

I was in town for a long weekend and my friends took me here. It was a great experience! We found a table in the back large enough for everyone. There was live music and we could hear the singer just fine in the back. Liked the large beer selection and all the food trucks with diverse food offerings outside. Overall had a great time and I look forward to coming back next year when I'm in town. read more

I freaking love this place! There is literally no place even remotely like this in Boulder: outstanding beer, a constant rotation of the best food trucks in the region, and more space to spread out/linger than anywhere I've seen north of Denver! I can't think of anywhere else you could hang out with a large group of people without either overstaying your welcome (by taking up a table) or getting bored because eating/drinking is ALL there is to do (they also have cornhole, live music, great indoor/outdoor space, etc.). My wife and I live in Lafayette, and we plan to be here on a very regular basis! read more

Great food truck location with bar and really fantastic bar staff. Tons of indoor and outdoor space with enough seating. Food trucks rotate so it is hit or miss on who is there. Some good. Some not so much. Go for the fun, not the food. Dog friendly outside. Limited parking. read more

This must be where all the boulder hippies come to gather and drink yummy beer. Definitely coming back

This place has a good atmosphere, the staff is friendly and I like that they have an outdoor space. However, it was miserably crowded, and we were told by another person that it's always like that. There was literally no where to sit inside and outside, so we ended up awkwardly standing by the food truck and leaving after finishing our drinks (which were expensive for a small portion). I like everything else about this place, but unfortunately the crowds made it difficult to have a good time. read more

Rayback collective has good beer. Nice vibes. A bunch of indoor and outdoor seating. Play some corn hole or horseshoes and bring the whole family... I mean the whole family. Probably as many people under 11 as their are over 21. Good spot for outdoor drinking and food trucks but no where near the most impressive beer selection in Boulder. That being said it's worth checking out rayback collective at least once. Also be aware in the summer that they don't have AC inside. read more

Visited boulder for ten days, ended up here three different days. Not many outdoor spots like this so that's what I loved most. Also nice big inside area for cold chilly nights. Great variety and number of beers that change pretty often. Also like the food truck concept. read more

Great vice, nice people, super lackluster wifi with only a half dozen folks here. Much better over a VPN however.

As patrons of the bar we enjoyed two delicious local brews. One star for the brewers efforts. We found our delicious malts by no help at all from Nelson and Andrew. Which would have been excusable had the line been out the door but after asking for a recommendation they stood frozen, staring blankly at me as if I asked a question in a foreign language. So we perused the menu and ordered. And then we watched in horror as the bartenders poured new beers after they wiped their beards, hair, pants, and dirty bar top without washing their hands. Gross. GROSS. read more

Great place to hang love the atmoshere and beers ,and food trucks.The only thing I reccomend is that payback get some sound dampening boards to here people at your table talk,and listen to the band more clearly.Anyhow this place is awesome. read more