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    Town Pump

    4.0 (62 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    Pink bathroom!!!
    Liz M.

    I absolutely love this little old bar! Everyone there is so kind and treats each other like family. The drinks are affordable and the service is always wonderful. Yes, the bathrooms are small but thats my favorite part! It's so authentic and really goes to show how long this place has been around. I can't wait until the next time I get to go here! Oh and don't forget to get some of their legendary toxic cherries, they'll get 'cha!

    Atomic cherries
    Kimberly M.

    I believe it's the smallest pub in FOCO, but don't hold me to it. I only stopped in for some atomic cherries. They're soaked in some kind of boozed . They are certainly atomic and a must try!

    Christina S.

    Despite the warnings of this being a 'cash only' bar, I think it's nice to pay as you go and not worry about closing out a tab. It's a great place to pop in for a shot or quick round of alcohol infused fruit. It is also an equally good place to people watch!

    Chris H.

    The Town Pump is about as big as a gas station bathroom. I didn't care how small the bar was...this place is awesome! Talking to the bartender, legally the bar can hold 40 people. There seemed to be a small patio for the overflow. My brother and I walked in here while the girls were doing their shopping, and we were glad we found it. Since it was an afternoon, there were only a hand full of people at the bar watching the Sunday football games on the bars three TVs. The bar is decorated with an eclectic mix of crap and witty bumper stickers...all make for a good conversation piece, especially the spotlighted chastity belt. If you think the bar is small, you'll change your mind once you visit the bathroom. Their airplane sized bathrooms are decorated with your typical drunkard chicken scratch. It's amazing how many people piss with pens in their pocket. The Town Pump is a full bar offering a decent selection of local beer. They also offer some good specials as well. If I lived in town I would definitely give the Town Pump several visits, and if I were a CSU student it would be a regular stop. If it's a fun place when it's empty, it can only get better when the crowd shows up. **This bar is cash only**

    Alexis R.

    This tiny bar is a must visit while in Fort Collins. I loved the narrow space (maybe 20 seats total) and the friendly,local atmosphere. Happy hour is 3-8 everyday which included Coors beers and some local pulls. Their drink prices are very reasonable all the time though. We tried the New Belgium Cascadar Quad and a local milk Stout, both of which were great and our tab was under $9. The Wizard of Oz set to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon was running on loop, which was pretty fun. The place was rather dead on a Monday night, but we enjoyed hearing the local banter and sitting back to people-watch. It's nice to find a quaint subsection of the town and enjoy the atmosphere. They had a good selection of local Fort Collins beers, expected in this beer-centric town.

    Self explan
    Byron C.

    Not only is this the smallest bar in Fort Collins, it is also one of only three operating with a tavern license (no food but plenty of booze). This place is great, quick bartenders, jello shots (you heard right), atomic cherries and oranges and a wealth of knowledge contained in the bumperstickers that littler the bar. Pro Tip: The Pump is cash only so bring a wad. There is an ATM inside but it is ghetto with a steep fee.

    best bar in foco!
    Julia H.

    This is the best bar in Fort Collins - and not just because my close friend Luci works here. It is a true, bonified DIVE BAR. Not a bar posing as a dive bar. It's been around for a hundred years. It's small. It's cozy. The bathrooms are small boxes, with every square inch covered in drunken scrawls. (I have a penchant for bathroom graffiti : for a good time, call ..) The drinks are inexpensive -- they serve Fort Collins brewed beers on tap. The only accept CASH! But don't worry, there's an ATM by the bathrooms. Town Pump is authentic.

    Fort Collins' Oldest Bar!
    Dan F.

    I had to know somebody that lived in town to take me here and I'm forever thankful he did. Its one of the most memorable times I've ever had because of how friendly the bartender and people in general were when we got there. I keep going back now and there was a time when a Blue Grass band stepped inside because it was cold and asked if they could play. So they did and everyone sitting in the bar got first row entertainment! The Town Pump is in my opinion the best local bar but comes with very limited seating inside. They do however have outdoor seating where you can smoke if you choose to utilize that space. Try the Town Pump Pail beer. O'Dells brewery down the street makes it specifically for the Town Pump. It's a beer I don't feel like I can live without now!

    Toxic cherries, toxic oranges, jello shots.

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    Great local dive bar with friendly staff. I came to Ft. Collins for work and made sure to visit the Town Pump.

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    Haley S was/ is amazing... the History here! Omg!!!! Oldest bar a well this place rocks!

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    Such a great gem- funny how just a few small authentic places can hold up the intangibles of a city

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    Great little dive bar in old town. Fun and cozy with a few decent New Belgium beers on tap and a limited bar.

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    A cozy setting offers a great vibe and an ever so friendly staff makes for a great visit!

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