We were wandering around downtown Durango late Tuesday morning looking for lunch and quickly…read morerealized many places are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the mid-April off-season. Thankfully, we came across Carver Brewing Co. and were happy to see it open. They offer a great variety of local beers, including options to take some to go. We tried the Double IPA and the Hazy--both were delicious. They also have wine and mimosas available if beer isn't your thing. Bo (or Beau) was our bartender and truly made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a genuine smile the entire time. His energy was infectious and really brightened the atmosphere. Definitely a must-stop when passing through Durango.

This is a must visit in downtown Durango! Super walkable and…read moreplentiful street prkg make this spot easily accessible! Bar staff were super friendly w/fast service! Definitely rustic mountain vibe, which is perf for the location and beers were true to style! They open at 11am, which is great, if you like me you wanted to get a flight in before your actual flight! Old Oak Amber 5.5% Munich Dunkel 4.4% Black Bear BBA Stout 10.2% Big Bike DIPA 7.8%

Must do if you're in Durango! This spot is popular on weekends or during big games, so plan…read moreaccordingly or expect a wait. We didn't wait too long and really enjoyed our meal. We started with the Bavarian pretzel, which was served with beer cheese and mustard. It was delicious and fresh! I then had the southwestern burger, which is always a favorite of mine because of the green chilis. The burgers are always cooked nicely (I order medium) and I was able to substitute a side salad, which was easily one of the best side salads I've ever had at a brewery. We are doing dry January, so no beers this time, but had a lovely hop water that they brew there and even left with a growler full. Highly recommend Steamworks for an authentic Durango experience or if you're just trying to catch a game or hangout with friends. It definitely has fun, local brewery vibes. We will definitely be back!

There are a lot of breweries to choose from in Durango, and during our family vacation we tried…read morequite a few of them. One of our favorites was Steamworks Brewery in downtown Durango. The location was perfect for us because we were able to easily walk there from our hotel. We were lucky enough to get outdoor seating, which made the experience even better. It was great to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful Durango weather, and people watch while having dinner. We decided to do a beer flight so we could sample a variety of their beers before committing to a full pint. It was a great way to try different styles, and we each ended up finding a favorite. Everything we tried was really good. My husband liked their Buffalo wings and whiskey burger, I enjoyed the seared tuna bowl, and our kids liked their pizza. It is definitely a busy and popular spot, especially during peak vacation times, so I would recommend putting your name in early and expecting there could be a wait. In our opinion it was worth it. Steamworks had a great casual vibe that worked well for both families and adults wanting to enjoy a brewery experience. The downtown location adds to the charm, and it definitely felt like one of those must visit spots while in Durango.

No food. But a nice local distillery on but kind of tucked away from the main drag. The hustle and…read morebustle passes you by while you are enjoying a nice cool drink. Service was great as well. No complaints from this place.

Fantastic cocktails at good prices. Friendly and fast service. Glad we stopped in before exploring…read moreMain Street.

Food was top notch! Outdoors was beautiful with just a faint breeze. Good options got brew minded…read moreand non-drinking folk. Green Chili and Brisket!? JP was 110% on top of his game for whiney adults and children: sunburned, hangry and indecisive...made the whole thing a blast. Best service I've had in a while...and he knew the menu top to bottom including the massive beer list. Do NOT pass up Ska if you're passing through Durango or staying a little longer!

We stopped at Ska Brewing with our family after a rafting trip in Durango and it ended up being the…read moreperfect post-adventure stop. We sat outside and really enjoyed the relaxed, open-air setting. It was a great place to unwind after a day on the river. The atmosphere was very casual. We ordered food and drinks and spent time just hanging out together. The beer was great, and doing a flight made it easy to try a few different options before choosing a favorite. We enjoyed their Bavarian pretzels, pub chips, and flatbread pizzas. Overall, Ska Brewing was a great family-friendly stop after rafting. It's a fun, casual brewery with good beer, good energy, and a welcoming outdoor space. Definitely a spot we'd come back to if we're in Durango again.

Had a fantastic experience here! Came in after walking along the adjacent Animas River greenway…read more Great variety and selection of beers, including ones that can not only be harder to find, but harder to get right...they got all of their beers right and I highly recommend the Helles & Kolsch & Gose (the pilsner malts make all the difference if you, like me, are not usually as Gose-style drinker), as well as doing a taster sidexside of the Hogsback Black and LowFlow Stout (both on Nitro when I went). Tho the absolute standout for me was the Upper A Imperial Red! Staff is great, friendly and even the regulars will have beernerd level convos! Food is also awesome! They serve Pasties (pronounced "pas-tee") here...if you don't know what they are, they are basically caucasian empanadas and can go savory or sweet. I ordered FOR THE BIRDS "Beer roasted chicken, applewood bacon, potato, carrot, scallions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Served with sarsaparilla BBQ & ranch", and yes it was as delicious as described! Come hungry + thirsty and leave content!

We had our two small dogs with us so we were directed to their pup friendly seating. They have a…read moresmall table and some half picnic tables out front that are shaded for a good portion of the day. I wish they had been a bit further apart as there were others that arrived with their pups and it bunches everyone together. All the dogs got along, but it was crowded. We had a server that came out and gave us info on what was currently on tap as well as the food menu. I chose the Low Flow Nitro Stout, my husband had the What's Up Wit. My daughter went with water. For food, she and I both ordered the Banged Up Pasty. I must say, I was excited to see a place that has a whole section of Pasties, they are not something you find everywhere but a favorite of our family. The pasty we selected was flaky crust filled with mashed potatoes and bratwurst. It came with gravy as well as grainy mustard. Delish!! My husband went with the Fish & Chips. They did not disappoint. In addition to the pup seating area, they have an extensive patio as well as indoor seating. Our service was great, the food delicious and the beers tasty and refreshing.

This is a nice place to sit and have a drink on the Animas River. Service was timely and friendly…read more We enjoyed a couple of craft beers and enjoyed the scenery. This place is tucked behind a large hotel and was a bit tricky to find.

Ambiance on the river was great, can't believe there's not many restaurants here with that. Food…read morewas ok nothing special. Service was good at first then seriously lacked.

This establishment is under new management so you can disregard the older reviews. This is a local…read moreneighborhood establishment. Over my last few visits I have sampled a range of their beers. Every beer I have had so far has been quite good. Spent some time chatting with the brewmaster, entertaining and educational. The bartenders that have served me have been attentive and quick with the service. Many of the patrons are locals that live in the neighborhood. There is a friendly community feeling. I have not yet sampled the full menu, but the burgers and the fried pickles are quite delicious. The prices are also quite reasonable and portions are ample but not over filling. In short I like this place and will be coming back. Favorite beers: Essential Business IPA Smelter Mountain ESB Dreamsicle

There is only one other table full in the restaurant, otherwise the place was dead on a holiday…read moreweekend. Despite this, the waiter left us a single dirty menu with multiple typos on it and told us to come up to the bar when we were ready to order food. They don't have a bar with cocktails, and the food was so so. Would not go back.

We put our (party of 4) name on the wait list early (5:15pm) ... showed up to check (as the app…read morereflected 0 minute wait). The hostess let us know it would be a 40 minute wait, however they sent us a text within 20 minutes that our table was ready. The sweet & salty pizza and the fired up pizza were our favs, lots of flavor and heavy on the toppings. Server was quick and friendly. Would definitely come again.

When you're just coming into town after a long day on the road and needing some comfort food, I'd…read morerecommend calling Fired Up Pizza for some fresh pies. Ordered one of their Vesuvius and kids pies, side salad and everything was excellent. Service was attentive for the pickup and was out the door in about a minute. Been really digging the wood fired pizzas lately as they have a nice and light, flakey, chewy crust. Full bar and a smaller dine in area if you want to sit down.

So fun! Such an old timey setting. Beautiful bar, handsome servers and entertaining musicians…read more Was a fun evening after our zip line adventure !!

Loved the old saloon look. The staff were all very friendly…read moreand helpful. The food was not as impressive. Everything was greasy and tasted a bit like old oil. Hubby had the fish and chips and said that it was mostly batter and a little fish with greasy fries. I had a French dip that didn't have much flavor but the au ju and like old oil and greasy fries. My granddaughter had the chicken ceasar salad and her friend had a spicy wrap of some kind, they both thought theirs were good.

I stayed at the Rochester Hotel over Thanksgiving weekend and it was great. It's clean, quiet and…read morethe rooms are large and well appointed. The staff is super friendly and the location is so convenient to Main Street. I didn't have a car and appreciated being able to walk all over downtown. I'll definitely stay here again.

Sure cute. Very convenient - one street off of Main so quite but close. Nice room. Awesome garden…read more Cute bar. Staff super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend