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    The Rayback

    4.0 (208 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sara C.

    I love that this brewery doesn't only sell beer - they had delicious cocktails (affordable priced) and wine as well. They have three food trucks to choose from (fried chicken, Greek & tacos), I got a Gyro bowl from the Greek spot and it was pretty good. There's a big outdoor area with lots of shade as well as their indoor tap room. Great spot honestly

    Lauren A.

    Stopped by for the first time to enjoy some food and drinks. The food trucks rotate but I absolutely loved trying the Georgia boys bbq!! We also grabbed a couple drinks, and they have tons of variety. Very family friendly. Tons of indoor and outdoor space. There's also a coffee bar during the day! Service was quick.

    Alisa J.

    Really cool brewery in Boulder! Super spacious and has many drink options. The outdoor area is super nice. I tried the cider with spices in it. It tasted festive and wasn't too sweet. They have a parking lot as well but I can see it getting crowded. Loved that they have rotating food trucks as well. Service was nice as well.

    Kori H.

    This is a great open space with plenty of drink options and space. Service is excellent. Super friendly staff. They also host various food trucks so the food is always something different.

    David C.

    Rayback Collective is what a "collective" should really strive for: cool people, chill atmosphere, something going on almost every day, outdoor and indoor seating, and food trucks on location! They also have coffee here too! I've always felt relaxed here and not only because of the brews! The people here just seem so chill and happy to be there (even when working, which a lot of people do there). Rayback is definitely a nice place to go to when wanting to avoid the crazy party scene and would rather have a beer or two with a small group of friends. I have been here while concerts, trivia, and movie showings were going on. Depending on what you're looking for, Rayback seems to have something tailored for everyone depending on the day. Check this place out! Cheers!

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    Grant H.

    It looked like a fun place to study or work remotely. Lots of plugs hanging from the ceiling and quiet. We enjoyed a few beers here to start our Boulder journey on some recommendations from a local friend. Loved the parking and being able to just relax a bit

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    Molly W.

    This is a great place to go if you have a big group, I went as a part of a work happy hour, so there were probably more than 20 of us. The outdoor space is massive, and there were a lot of large tables inside as well. Some people were there solo working on their laptops or reading, so I think this can be a really chill place to get work done! There were some great happy hour deals and I got the Paloma with a sugar rim. They gave me the choice of sugar, salt, or tajin. The only bummer about the cocktails is that they are made in batches, so while you do get your drink very quickly, you are unable to make any substitutions whether it is changing the spirit or removing something.

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    So cool!!! Love this place. Can't wait to go back. Election was good and nearby food was excellent. Thank you!!!!!

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