34 Best Craft Breweries near Niwot

“Cute brewery with great beer. We had the Dark Eyes and it was delicious. Nice relaxed atmosphere with adorable cuckoo clocks everywhere. Friendly patrons and bartender. What more could you ask for 😊“

“Casual atmosphere, incredible brews, and kombucha for those preferring NA...hard to beat Sanitas Brewing!“

“You can tell this place takes pride in their beer. One of the things that sets them apart is how often they clean their tap lines and valves—you can taste the difference. Every pour is crisp, fresh, and exactly how the brewer intended it to taste. No funky aftertastes or stale notes, just clean, delicious beer every time. It’s the kind of detail that serious beer lovers notice and appreciate. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and top-notch quality. This is our go-to spot for a reason!“

“We were unlucky enough to have a clutch cable snap on my motorcycle, but lucky enough that it happened not too far from Spirit Hound. The staff were amazing. They brought us iced water and checked on us while we made towing arrangements (it was super hot outside!). We decided to make the best of a bad thing and wait in the distillery. The cocktails were incredible, the charcuterie was amazing, and the staff and atmosphere were great. Despite the situation, we thoroughly enjoyed our accidental afternoon at Spirit Hound and we look forward to returning on purpose one day soon!“

“Very nice place. Clean. Folks there super nice! Beers are delicious! We had a great time. Definitely would go back!“

“Great place with great people!“

“Great spot to enjoy some great beers!“

“Love the place and great vibes - Pale ale is the best“

“One of the best breweries in Colorado is right here in Lafayette. Wonderful variety of Belgian style ales as well as crisp lagers. Cozy atmosphere inside, large patio, great staff.“

“The best beer in Boulder County. Coolest staff. Something for everyone and it’s all great. Beer is made on site. They are completely independent.
(They didn’t sell out.) Awesome space. Multiple rooms, high ceilings, ideal lighting, clean, nice patio. Solid food trucks in orbit. Don’t you ever change I love you. Thanks.“

“Has been my favorite brewery in the area for a while - especially for the various pale ales and pub style ales. The food situation seems to have been in a lot of flux the last few years and I don’t love the current one. The pizza in particular is nauseatingly cheese (on the order of Chuck E Cheese). The wings were pretty good though.“

“We recently rented out the Flatiron Park party room for our destination wedding reception. MacKenna, their event coordinator, was so helpful with planning. Tennessee was our host/server for the evening, and he was absolutely WONDERFUL - attentive and so much fun. The staff all went above and beyond to make the day stress free and so very special. They had so many great drink options, and everyone was able to find something they liked. I would absolutely recommend working with Upslope for any event. Thanks again, Tennessee and team, for a great evening!!“

“On my visit to Denver, and at Embassy Tavern, I tried a Lush Puppy Juicy IPA by Bootstrap Brewing Company. This delicious brew had a smooth mouthfeel without any heavy bitterness, and a clean aftertaste. The light amber color is pretty standard for its style, and it lacks any real lacing, but its frothy enough on the pour. If you're looking for a good sessionable (even if not an actual Session beer) summer brew, you can't go wrong with choosing this beer. This New England Hazy IPA is 6.3% ABV.“

“Asher is a happy little brewery in Boulder that might get overlooked. It is an unassuming and super friendly. They had 10 beers on for my stop plus some seltzers. Beers included: green kolsch, coffee kolsch, cherry blonde, amber, rasberry wheat, pale ale, juicy Ipa, hazy ipa, plus a few others. Everyone was friendly and wanted to know where you are from....but clearly had had a lot of local supporters. I plan to stop again when I am in th area.“

“We were in Denver for a wedding and ran up to Longmont to see a friend from HS. We asked where a good place to eat was and after a few options we decided on 300 Suns based on the options for hatch! Items bought were vegetarian green chili (that person is a chili snob and said it was the best they had had at a restaurant), the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries and they refused to share, and last was a green chili smash burger. To be fair I love green chilis but don’t like getting burgers at restaurants (you can screw the patty up fast), and really hate smash burgers… this was one of the juiciest and flavorful burger I have ever had! Would recommend it 10/10! We got it with the house chips and they didn’t disappoint either. The only thing we wished they had was west coast styled IPA’s, or an IPA over 6-6.5 ABV. But the beer that we got was great.“

“This place was great. SO many beer options, the peanut butter milk stout was as close to a peanut butter cup that I think a beer could get to. And the food from their food truck was SO GOOD. Best chicken burger I’ve ever had - perfectly crispy with cheese crisps, delicious. New fav spot for sure“

“Before they opened their downtown taproom, this was the only place to get Crystal Springs beer. Even now, here is where the brewing magic happens. The original location here is much less popular and you're more likely to get a seat. Great beer, good people.“

“Love Wibby - beer is excellent and the atmosphere is so non-pretentious. Kid friendly too. Make the trip to Wibby and you won’t be disappointed!“

“Away from the hustle of downtown Boulder is this sweet neighborhood spot to enjoy a relaxed vibe and perhaps the best Japanese lager in the country. Not much ambiance outside (a few tables on the parking lot,) but the inside is welcome and family-friendly.“

“The best local spot! Come for the beer stay for the experience.“

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“Stopped by in June for some 🍕slices to go! Yum 😋 will be back for more when I can stay and have a beer 🍻 😎“

“This place is so great! Food was amazing! I highly recommend the chicken Sammy. Beer was fantastic and the other options as well. I really enjoyed the lemonade seltzer and I’m not usually a seltzer guy. Service was awesome! No complaints only praise!“

“Our server was gracious enough to extend happy hour prices a few minutes so we could get in our order. She was friendly and attentive, but not pushy. My salad and add-on blackened salmon were delicious. Good assortment of casual dishes as well as entrees. Well worth a visit.“

“My new favorite drink! 🙌

As someone who can't drink alcohol for medical reasons (though I wasn't much of a drinker), and also needs to keep calories low and gluten-free, Hoplark beverages are an absolute game-changer. They're not just refreshing, they're extraordinary.

I’m so grateful that my favorite beverage comes from a company that's all about community! 🙏

Their leadership is truly special, and it’s great to collaborate with a brand that shares values of wellness.

As a healthcare provider at Network Wellness Center, I can confidently say that Hoplark is our go-to drink for both our team and our community events. It’s fantastic to support a local Boulder business that’s involved in the community and shares our health-focused values.

A true winner. 🙌“

“Great selection. Good any season“

“Where do i start??? Okay, Shelly the gm was outstanding! She made us feel so welcome and when she visited our table, she was not in any rush and was super warm and friendly. She was super generous wanting us to try their different foods.
Evan the chef brought out gluten free cookies that were so good! They weren't even on the menu!
Claire, our waittress made us feel right at home and assured us how safe the kitchen is for celiac/gluten free. She was amazing!

Dietary restrictions: Safe for celiac!“

“The wings and fries I ordered to-go today, were absolutely amazing. Thank you 🥰“

“Found this place randomly.....looking for nonchain restaurant. Awesome service along with awesome food. The burgers are soooooo good. You will eat ALL of it for sure! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Colorado to make this a stop. You will not be disappointed.“

“I often eat alone and bring my dog with me. They are very accommodating and I have always had a very positive experience. Not to mention the food is really good and the red sangria 👍. They have a dog chicken breast as well. 🤩 Don't leave without having their cheesecake of the day. ❤️“

“Fantastic five course German Style Beer dinner tonight in Boulder. So yummy and great pairing of beer to the food.“

“Amazing food and a very professional, lively staff that work well with each other! Have had a few bad experiences at other locations in town compared to other cities I’ve lived in as far as feeling unwelcomed, but this place is one of the only locations that actually makes me miss working in the food industry. The fact they don’t accept cards is a little strange to me since I believe all businesses should accept any form of money. Nevertheless, still good food and good vibes.“

“Usually, this is a very good place. The food is excellent. The service is excellent I just didn’t like my breadsticks not coming out on time.“

“We ordered chicken tenders (3) with a side of the brussel sprouts and the crispy chicken & goat cheese salad. Both meals were delicious and prepared well. Our server Kat was attentive and made some excellent suggestions, which led us to trying the Par For The Course cocktail. This is/was an excellent choice for those who like ginger!“