40 Best Bars in Fort Collins

“We had an amazing meal and everyone was very friendly and welcoming.“

“Awesome service, pet friendly in outdoor seating area, and the Local Sausage Pizza was fabulous. Thanks Luke and Andrea.“

“Zac- Fantastic Malachi and Ryan- Incredible Entire staff- Amazing Food and drink- Wonderful Mocktail menu- 10/10 I was there the other night when a girl was on a bad date, the staff moved her over to a safe space and kept an eye on her and the situation while tending to the entire restaurant until her date left. This place is more than a one and done, the people care about you, you are safe, and everything is worth coming back for!“

“Always a great time to get a well crafted cocktail.“

“So it was a little odd. At first, the hostess tried to seed us at the furthest table in the back with no people, practically in the alley. And we said hey can we have one of those tables up front? She said well those servers are overburdened and it will be slower. Which was fine with us. However, we got our drinks quickly and the food came fairly quickly too. My lobster roll was great as were the brussel sprouts.“

“Whiskey neat, old fashions, Irish“

“Every time I’ve been here it’s been pretty much solely in the year 2025. I was reading some old reviews and was surprised at how negative some of them were by calling it non-inclusive. That may have been true at one point so I won’t discredit those statements and I am a cisgender white man, but I’ve generally been in the minority every time I am there. Lots of people from across the spectrum and while there may be some bashing of people who are trying to take away some of our rights, I would hope that would be expected from a place like this. I won’t get political but figured I’d include that. Regardless, there’s never been any real hate and I’m an awkward dude and get uncomfortable when there’s any tension, and generally haven’t been any more uncomfortable than I usually am. So—for the year 2025, I’d say a lot of the previous negative reviews in 2021 just don’t apply any more or I’m missing some very dramatic days during the work week.“

“We did the Whitewater rafting and we had a great time Mia was awesome“

“Great service, fun night!“

“Relaxed atmosphere and a great place to grab a relaxing drink“

“For over 20 years now, LJs has been a regular hangout for me. I’ve met many people there and look forward to the next 20. (If Deano can still hang with us at 86 yo, then so can I!!) Their food menu has a nice variety and daily specials are always well done. This pub truly emanates a feeling of family. It’s amazing how many long-term employees are there, which is a direct reflection of the ownership and managers caring for their staff and customers. If you’ve never been to LJs or you’re just visiting FC, please stop in and join us for a pint! Cheers and Slainte!!“

“Best venue in northern Colorado!“

“The Magic Rat brings in great artists across many genres to play in a swanky room with fabulous acoustics. The Delta Sonics were amazing last week! I always like to go through the lobby to see the guitar collection and record collection, admire the chandeliers, and feel the good vibes of The Elizabeth Hotel.“

“Home away from home Nadia is the best!“

“Great place! Relaxed atmosphere with superb service. The homemade Bloody Mary's ranked #1 for my taste buds!! Thank you Tim!!“

“Kora is absolutely amazing!!!! I love how we just hit it off like I was a regular. I had the opportunity to meet the owner, Dave, and he is very lively and outgoing and he takes pride in his establishment. And who can forget about ARCHIE!!!! the coolest cutest little frenchie i have ever seen. I am very impressed and have found my new spot. You guys made my night and I will be coming back. Yall have a new loyal patron!!!!“

“This place can be overrun with college kids, but it's basically on campus, so it'd be foolish to assume otherwise. The food and drink prices are very reasonable. Great place to grab some food and some beverages while you watch some sports on their many televisions.“

“This is best local spot in town! There’s something for everyone here!“

“Relaxed atmosphere and a great place to grab a relaxing drink“

“Olivia C. is a great waitress! The food and margaritas were so good. The restaurant has a fun vibe.“

“Laid back and relaxed! Great drink specials and constant service. You will not go thirsty at High Point.“

“Cheese curds. Little balls of heaven. Very reasonable prices! Got two orders of fries like an hour apart and both were delicious! Food is consistent. Got them quick too! Boy. Were they good. Just in between a steak fry and regular fry. Soft inside, crispy outside. Perfectly seasoned too!“

“The tea was lovely and in a beautiful space atop the Elizabeth Hotel. We had some trouble finding the lounge when we were sent up the guest elevator by the front desk, with no direction. We got off on the 5th floor to find guest rooms and hallways but no signage as to where the lounge was located. I have been there before, but we used a dedicated elevator by the Magic Rat and apparently that elevator was not in service, so they sent us up to fend for ourselves. We ran into other guests wandering the halls and someone finally came out of an unmarked door to direct us inside. We made it. The set up was nice and the lounge seating was roomy and comfortable. There were 4 teas offered, and we tried 3 of them, all delicious. We ordered a bottle of sparkling rose that was also nice. The food offerings were decent but would have loved more of a tea sandwich or more substantial bites. They did have 2 types of scones with 2 spreads, 4 small savory bites and 3 dessert bites. Again, it was all pretty good (not the liver pate, it was very gamey) but would have loved a little more substance in the savory offering. We spent nearly 2 hours enjoying the view and the piano player. I would recommend this tea for the ambiance and views for sure.“

“Awesome place to go and meet people play pool and have karaoke night. I love it. 😁😊“

“awesome time there tonight“

“There's one reason I'LL be back, CODY!What a magnificent bartender.I can't believe it took me so long to come visit. Great beer selection! Very impressed by the variety of mezcal. Can't wait to be back. Awesome! Incredible! Outstanding!“

“Awesome place with awesome people and awesome music! Gabe and Manley are incredible dudes and are very passionate in the business and music they host! 18+ shows also mean most college students have a place to go and hang out! I recommend this place to everyone asking for places to go in FoCo. Also incredible EDM/House/Techno lineups with plenty of opportunities to perform (open decks) and hone music productive skills with their workshops. Also incredibly affordable tickets.“

“There’s 6 of us in our family and ALL agree Cheba Hut is #1 in Fort Collins! Possibly the US but we haven’t ventured far from local, lol. The Griefo is BOMB! The White Willow is my husband fav, and seriously there’s not a bad thing on the menu !“

“The staff at Ace Gillett’s is what makes it truly exceptional, but their cocktails are as good as they come - and the food, delicious! It’s a place I consider home. Love it.“

“Could not have been a better experience! Of course, the weather was great and we sat outside. The service is genuinely friendly. The food is really really good. I highly recommend the duck fat tater tots. That is the way tater tots should taste!“

“Solid pub fare, but the standout was the service and the ciders. Liam, the GM, was fantastic. He was on his own at the bar, but didn't fail to greet us with a smile when we came in, and was quick to help us whenever we approached the bar. Scrumpy's is the home of Summit Ciders, and theirs are fantastic. There really is something for every palate. Liam convinced us (it didn't take much) to try a flight of all 16 ciders for $28, which is a great value as a separate flight of 8 is $17. Each taster is good for several sips, and since we were heading back home to SD, we didn't need any other drink with our meal. We took several ciders home with us, and if they didn't have any 4-packs left they were able to provide a choice of growlers or growlettes. Liam was again amazing, juggling our cider order while helping other customers, and still helped us bring some of our ciders to our car. He even threw in a couple of cute stickers with their hedgehog logo, and some BOGO cocktail cards. We'll definitely have to try their cider based cocktails when we inevitably return.“

“We hosted a CSU Graduation party 5/2023 for about 30 people. Old Town Putt staff could not have been friendlier, accommodating, and helpful!!! This is such a fun place to have a private party. Ours was semi-private, we reserved the patio and game room. Everyone had So Much Fun!! We highly recommend Old Town Putt for a party or any time!“

“Had an amazing time at the bar joking around with staff and patrons. Everyone seemed to know each other and were very welcoming. Great prices. Loved the whiskey Mexican coffee on tap. Best bacon wrapped jalapenos I've ever had. Definitely get the Pint O Bacon.“

“The coffee shop itself is really nice with super cute décor, which makes it a cozy spot to sit and enjoy a drink. They offer a large variety of pastries, cakes, and even quiche, which is a nice touch compared to other cafés. I tried the pumpkin latte and it was creamy and flavorful, while the matcha latte was smooth and well-balanced.

My only disappointment was that I specifically placed my order for “here” but was still served everything in to-go containers. On top of that, while the barista wasn’t rude or mean, he really didn’t show any customer service skills, which made the overall experience feel a little flat.

Hopefully, these small things can be improved, because otherwise it’s a charming spot with great drinks and a tempting pastry selection.“

“The Crown Pub is one of our go-to restaurants in FoCo. The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly. Our kids regularly ask to go there for special occasions.“

“The bar keep here deserves a standing ovation. This dude is an absolute machine — moving nonstop for over an hour, serving everyone at the bar, filling tickets, cleaning, running dishes, clearing glasses, prepping for servers — without missing a single beat. It’s wild to watch. He’s got that old-school pride in the craft, handling business with total precision and speed.

He pours beer perfectly — none of that “too much foam, not enough beer” nonsense — just perfect head every time, cold glass, clean prep, spotless station. It’s like watching someone run a symphony behind the bar.

Also, pro tip: the happy hour wings are worth destroying, skip the fried gouda, and just enjoy the vibe. Between the energy, the beer selection, and that bar keep, this place is an easy 5/5.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. The food, atmosphere and staff are top notch. I’ll definitely be back and if you’ve never been - what are you waiting for?! 😋😎“

“First time at Fort Collins and mu husband want to try some different beer. We stopped for lunch. I had great chicken tenders! My husband did a sampling of 4 flight beers. Enjoyed all 4! He had the burnt end sandwich with sweet potato fries. Meal was great and the service was wonderful! Thank you!“

“Nothing but love, art, inclusion, tasty food & drinks, in this place!!!!“

“Waiting, Food, Service, Cocktalis Fast, Friendly, Delicious.“