Love, love, love Busey Brews! You can choose to eat inside, out on the back porch, or downstairs on the dog-friendly patio next to a rushing stream. Nederland is a cool mountain and Busey's is an institution here in Ned, and it's easy to see why! The creekside location and Mountain View's are spectacular. I would love to come back during the winter when the fire pits are roaring. Service is so friendly and chill, that you'll want to stay for hours. Really nice craft beer selection and a good menu that's built around some pretty tasty barbecue! I loved that I could add giardiniera to my sandwich . . . Perfection! This is a great place to drink good beer and relax in the mountains. Highly recommend! read more

Busey Brews - View from back deck - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

I've been to Busey Brews multiple times since 2024 and I've always left satisfied. I've given a couple of 5-star reviews on Yelp but my experience last night was sub-par. To note, I've only ever been here for lunch, never dinner until last night. We drove over from Boulder to have kombucha and awesome BBQ, like we have in the past. When we arrived for dinner, there was a DJ and trivia going on inside, so we decided to sit outside on the front porch and it was beautiful out! Perfect weather. Our first disappointment started with the service. One thing I enjoy about going out is being waited on and customer service but the hostess said I had to scan the QR code and order my own food and pay the bill from my phone, the server just brings out the items as they're ordered. I've enjoyed interacting with staff and Kyle in the past and I'm very social, so I was not happy about missing out on the customer service experience. We ordered the kombucha, which hasn't changed and was delicious as always. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of cole slaw and cornbread and my husband ordered the Smoked Beef Dip with a side of cole slaw. Both of our sandwiches were lacking meat, it was mostly bread. And my sandwich was very dry; I added sauce but the sauce outside on our table was very soupy (not sure if that's normal or if the consistency changed from the temperature outside). After tax and tip for 2 kombuchas and 2 sandwiches, our bill was $67. Overall, I was really disappointed by my dinner experience. Total bummer. read more

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Amazing food, amazing staff, and hands down the BEST smoked wings in Colorado! These are true smoked wings -- not the kind that get smoked and then fried. The meat is incredibly tender and juicy, literally falling right off the bone. You can taste the quality and flavor in every bite. The brisket sandwich was absolutely outstanding too -- smoky, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Pair it all with a cold beer, and it completely tops off the experience. Great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a place we'll keep coming back to! read more

Wow, ok Busey Brews, you've made some big improvements on flavors and delicious sides and tasty ribs! I was here a while back and remember it being just ok, this time around hubs and I kept going this is really goood!! Ribs were Smokey, tender and just sweet enough! Cornbread was sweet and corny just the way I like and potato salad was perfectly mustardy and creamy! The cole slaw was fresh and crunchy too! read more

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Awesome ribs and a very nice deck, we really had a great time here. The coleslaw was delicious and there were so many other items on the menu that I want to try. The wings look delicious, I'll order them next time. The Mexican lager was good but I prefer when it has a little more corn flavor like the Kernel beer for example. It was still very light and refreshing. I love restaurants that let you scan to pay. This is the way! Here you can also order on your phone but I live that they still give you a real menu. Trust a long time bbq smoker here - they know what they are doing here! read more

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We are visiting on a week day during high peak tourist season, so a busy wait is to be expected. We saw lots of family enjoying the lovely patio and enjoying family meals. We waited with no acknowledgement for some time at the host station before being seated. The staff were very friendly, order from the QR code. Service is quick. The food is just ok. My companion did not enjoy their ribs, we did not enjoy the nachos. read more

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Great spot to check out post hike! Their smoked wings are big and juicy. Do not sleep on the wings. Smoked then finished on the grill, def something worth coming back for. The green chili had great flavor, comes with chips or tortilla. Wonderful service, came with great recommendations. They smoke their meat inhouse and brew their own beer. For non beer drinkers, they have wine and a bar too. read more

Busey Brews - Pork green chili - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

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Awesome! Fantastic! Worth trying! Sat in the picnic area out back, fast service great food

You get taxed excessively on to-go orders. Labeled "gratuity" They claim it's for the kitchen, packaging, etc. Its 20%. On top of that, they ask again for gratuity. Feels like a scam. Unfortunately I will not be ordering to-go every again. read more

Busey Brews - Proof of scam. - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Cool Dog Friendly Area. Brisket, Turkey and Sausage Link was underwhelming. Service staff was friendly and informative. read more

Busey Brews - Don't usually leave BBQ on the plate but just not worth eating anymore - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Wow! This place is a true hidden gem in the mountains. The craft beers here are seriously impressive, and the BBQ even more so. I don't think I've ever had a better French dip sandwich in my life. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and THOSE BEANS! Unbelievably good. I would walk up the canyon from Boulder if it meant getting a seat at the bar with company as good as the bartender, Dylan. He was informative and friendly without ever being overbearing, which is a rare balance. This restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. Beautiful mountain views, great beer, good company, and fantastic BBQ. What else could you ask for in life? read more

Busey Brews - Prime rib, French dip with au jus, horse radish aioli & mixed beans. - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

We have stopped here numerous times over the last several years. What I once thought was a great restaurant and outdoor seating area near the river has turned more into a McDonald's like delivery service. The menu is great and we ordered off the barcode so are food could be brought to us at our table. Once we started to get our delivery we noticed we were missing one lemonade, which was actually our mistake we didn't order. However, we brought it up to the waiter very rudely and abruptly said you only ordered one see there. It is right there on the receipt and walked away. It was our mistake but he made no offer to get an additional one nor did he ask if we needed anything else, he just disappeared. The rest of the servers were a little more. Customer service oriented the area outback near the river was dirty The brush and the surrounding area were overgrown, and the area just seemed to be generally forgotten about, to include the customers. While I do say all of this, the food was actually really good next visit we will definitely be trying a different restaurant due to the lack of customer service. read more

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Great BBQ and sandwiches and beer, with multiple seating areas and a panoramic indoor/outdoor vibe. Everyone working there was friendly, and the service was solid. I stopped in on a slow Friday, but I'd absolutely wait for this place. Hands down the best food I've found in Nederland so far. The BBQ was legitimately good and that's coming from someone who just got back from Kansas. This will be my go-to spot whenever I'm in the area. Definitely worth checking out. Happy eating. read more

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Have visited busey brews a few times during our month long visit to Nederland. The staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We have enjoyed the Reuben, nachos, beet salad, hot link, mac & cheese, beers and their seltzer. Kyle the owner couldn't be more personable and we always enjoyed speaking with him. We visited for live music on a Sunday and it was great. It's nice and cozy indoors, they have a wonderful back patio with heaters and a high top fire pit surrounded by bar stores as well as an outdoor area for people who bring in their dogs. Really great place! read more

Busey Brews - Hambone gives for the Hambone IPA. - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Have been here several times and had several things. Good Ambiance, kept clean and a nice place toe eat. - Beers are very good (4 stars) - BBQ is good, not amazing (3 stars). - Sides like mac, beans, etc. (3 stars) ... all food is quality is 4 stars or even 5... but portions are small for the price - Service has always been good even when busy (5 stars). Super nice people, very attentive read more

Food was good, they don't have a fryer so don't expect fried foods (french fries) staff was friendly and reasonably priced, decent sized mac and cheese for $8. they have a popcorn maker outside so it smells like popcorn,firepit and lots of seating outside! read more

Busey Brews - Mac and cheese with chili (left) regular mac and cheese (right) - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Driving through on the Peak to Peak Highway. Were we happy we tried this place. The food was so fresh! The most moist and tender meats the pulled pork, brisket and turkey. Yummy coleslaw seasoned with dill! Perfect cornbread. The servers were very helpful in describing the different items and very attentive throughout the meal. I wished I lived nearby! As we were leaving the live music was just beginning. Sorry to miss it. Hats off to the the chefs and serving staff! read more

Busey Brews - Sliders coleslaw and cornbread - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Love their Food service and vibe. Wishin I had some right about now - Reppin the Swag while on the Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore MD. read more

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We stopped here for lunch after a long morning hike. The staff was very attentive and friendly, and the food was terrific. I ordered the reuben -- absolutely excellent. I added the brisket chili as a side as well as cornbread. In the photo you can see part of the sandwich is missing; my wife took part of the sandwich before I could take a photo. :-) She ordered the wings, half with the bourbon bacon and half with the garlic parm. Both excellent and we had enough left over for dinner tonight. I had a ginger hard seltzer and we bought 2 pints of ginger beer to go. We ate on the patio; they said we would need to order online but they came out and took our order anyway...I guess it wasn't all that busy. I am from Kansas City and am a bbq snob. I gotta say that the smokehouse reuben with corned beef was delicious. They know how to smoke meat. I highly recommend this place. read more

Busey Brews - smokehouse reuben with corned beef, brisket chili, cornbread, chips. - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

The food was absolutely amazing, it was so good, the slaw was so good, the Mac & cheese, everything. Service was extremely fast and very attentive people. Beautiful place there's a little stream near by. Will definitely come back read more

What a great local BBQ place! The food was amazing as well as the service. Top notch! We will definitely be back!!

They brew a brown beer, so had to try. A decent American style brown. Nachos with brisket are big enough to share with 4 people. Service was great & aim to please. Back room has heaters & a TV. Dogs allowed on patio. read more

The BBQ looked so good, we tried as much as we could: ribs, brisket, wings, and pulled pork. The flavors were great, smoky meat and delicious rubs. They didn't overcook to mush like some BBQ restaurants do, everything had a perfect texture of tender yet firm. Sauce was available, but use it sparingly so you don't cover up the meaty artistry. Quite a range of beers on tap made in house. Many intriguing offerings, with well sourced ingredients. I'm pretty sure I had been in this building years ago in some previous incarnation and liked it then...in any case, it's a great fit for the town, like a welcoming cabin. read more

Fantastic! Smoked wings with Ned Rub were so delicious. My husband enjoyed the slider sampler, my daughter said the beet salad with champagne vinaigrette was the best she'd ever had. Fast friendly service visited at lunch. We made the right dining decision today! read more

After a recent mountain bike ride we popped in for a beer to enjoy before heading home. I had a winner winner das Berliner a 4% kettle sour Berliner Weiss, which was light, refreshing and the perfect post ride hydration. We grabbed a scoop of the free popcorn to snack on and enjoyed a table on the back dog-friendly patio where we could keep an eye on our bikes. We enjoyed a beautiful garden view, laughed at the adorable pups and left happy. Parking was a bit of a challenge, even on Sunday evening, but it was worth the trouble. read more

I ordered the BBQ Bacon smoked wings, and they were the best wings I have ever had in my life!! Also ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of brisket chili, OMG so good!! wish I would have taken pictures but I was so hungry and it all looked so good I dove in. Service was excellent, very friendly and inviting. read more

Memorial Day lunch. Moderately busy. 30-minute wait for food. Hamburger with bleu cheese sauce (mayo & BC). (4 to 6 oz Looked like a quarter pounder.) ONE dill pickle chip and no lettuce or tomato. No sides. Sides cost extra. $21.00! That is an outrageous rip-off. Mgr "gave" me a 10% discount because I complained, but he wanted to argue about it in front of customers. Wasn't worth even $8.00. read more

We stopped by around lunchtime after enjoying a fall hike. It was super busy that day so we put our names on the waitlist. After waiting 45 minutes or so, we were finally notified a table was ready for us. We were prepared for the wait, what frustrated us was that the host didn't tell us that the tables on the front porch are first come first serve and that we could have just sat there rather than hop on the waitlist (they were open the whole time we waited). Anyway, we sat on the covered patio area which was nice and even had a little fire as the air started to turn cold. Everything is ordered via QR code which made ordering easy, but service in general was kind of slow the whole day. The beer was fine but my husband thought his Mexican lager was quite watery. We enjoyed the nachos and smoked wings and thought they were yummy. Overall it's a cute place to stop by if you're in Nederland! read more

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We ventured here after a day hike, starving and ready to eat. With a hour wait for seating, we decided to take advantage of their outdoor seating and we're thankful to find a place to sit. The ordering is a breeze with online capabilities that brings food right to your table. We order a ton of food to share and we were not disappointed! Highly recommend the wings with the rub. The BBQ platter was more than enough food for two adults. Our kids loved the Mac and cheese. Our friends ordered the sliders and food envy was had by all on our side of the table (especially me- the lone celiac) speaking of celiac, the menu gives you a clear picture of what is gluten free! Highly recommend, especially for those who worked up an appetite after a nice long hike in the area! read more

Busey Brews - Picture of some nearby hiking spots! Work up that appetite y'all! - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

The smoked wings were delicious! I had half Nashville hot and half "Ned" dry rub... mouthwatering. The wine was good too. read more

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Sadly, we decided not to come here any more. We had a bad experience and the owner gave us a discount to use if we would come back. We came back twice, and both times, they forgot to apply the discount and I didn't notice it until we got home. The second time this happened, I let the owner know by email and his reaction was pretty unconcerned. I know that running a restaurant is hard, complicated work, but twice? The food and beer are great here, and the service is friendly but c'mon. They've automated service to the point where you can't order except through a QR code if you're on the patio. It's nice that any server can see your order status with this system and step in to help, but they seem to have disregarded real-life business processes, like letting customers know that patio orders are all-QR and applying discounts to orders. I'm tired of struggling with businesses that assume everybody uses a smart phone, even though an increasing number of people don't. We don't like the security on internet-connected phones, so try not to use them and try not to use QR codes, which can get infected with malware pretty easily - and we're IT professionals who understand security and what can happen when you disregard it, not Luddites. They don't tell you when they seat you on the patio that you can't order without QR. Then, when you make a point of sitting inside so you can order human-style, they lose the discount they offered you for the QR mistake. Wish this weren't the case, because we prefer independently owned restaurants, especially these days when it's so difficult to keep them in business, and really like the food, the beer and server Stephanie. But we give up. read more

This place is a must go when visiting Ned. The outdoor patio has completely transformed the atmosphere and is one of my favorite spots to grab a beer and bite to eat. There's a big fireplace center and bar seating over the river. They have big pull down screens that block out some of that famous wind and keeps the patio usable into the later months. The Nightmare on First street pumpkin beer is one of my faves I wait for each year. We popped by for their Oktoberfest event and the pretzel and brat were delicious and super fun and festive. read more

Busey Brews - Oktoberfest specials - bavarian pretzel & brat - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

Super awesome restaurant! This place has amazing food and beer, cool seating, and a cool ordering system! Had an awesome experience here last night, highly recommend! :) read more

Busey Brews - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

First meal in Nederland over the weekend brought us to Busey Brews. I knew they were a pub but the aroma of BBQ that hit our noses when we walked in was overwhelming. They smoke all their own meats in house! The taproom is extremely cozy and something you'd expect in a small mountain town. They recently remodeled their back deck that boasts a fire pit and mountain views. Inside has a rustic feel that makes you feel right at home. Beer and BBQ is one of the greatest pairings of all time. I landed on their pale ale to start and this got my palette warmed up for smoky flavors. I ordered a big ole platter with St. Louis ribs, smoked buffalo wings, mac and cheese and baked beans. Woah. Right off the bat you get that smoke. You can tell it's all done in house and not an inferior product heated up in the microwave. Honestly everything was solid, with the ribs and mac being my clear winners. The ribs were extremely tender, while the cheese sauce coating the mac was stellar. Wings were smokey with a tiny bit of heat. I do wish they made their own ranch instead of the accompanying sauce packet with the wings. Plus the carrots and celery had seen better days. The best part of the entire experience were the few staff members we encountered. They each asked us if we had been in before, and explained their concept and signature items prior to us ordering. We even had some confusion on our bill and they apologized profusely. These little mountain towns can be hit or miss with food and service, it's refreshing when a staff is passionate and well trained! I ordered a crowler for the road and although it wasn't my favorite beer, this will be a must stop for us in Ned. Love these kind of places that are equally comfortable during all seasons! read more

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Wow--what an incredible spot in a charming mountain town! We ordered the bourbon bacon wings, dry rub smoked chicken wings, and a bowl of green chili, and everything was outstanding. The wings were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, and the green chili was easily some of the best I've ever had. They also offer a great selection of craft beers brewed onsite, which really elevates the experience. The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for amazing food and a cold craft beer, this is a must-visit! read more

Beer was good! Ambiance was the best! The BBQ was dry and grisly it has been better on a previous visit! read more

Everything here (bbq meats) was severely overcooked. The brisket was so overcooked and dry I wouldn't even feed it to my dog lest he choke to death. Same for the "pulled pork" which wasn't actually pulled. It was just a hunk of overcooked pork shoulder hard as a rock. Baked beans overcooked and vinegary ewwww. Ribs overcooked and burned to a crisp. I don't understand the great reviews for this place. Service was awful too. read more

Great brews, delicious bbq, unassuming and chill spot in Nederland. The perfect place to swing by for lunch after a long morning hiking the nearby mountains. Pictured here are the sliders & Turkey club. Sliders - chicken thigh and pork with slaw topper for $1.50. Both were delicious and the perfect amount when you want a little variety. Turkey club - really good and an interesting take on an old classic. The Turkey is thick and juicy with a nice smoky flavor. Add in the sun-dried tomato aioli and it's kicked up a notch. A great, casual meal and for a good value. The people are also super down to earth and provide attentive & friendly service. Payton & Josh were both welcoming & super nice. A favorite stop when we visit Nederland. Bathrooms could be a bit cleaner. There wasn't any soap during this last visit. read more

Busey Brews - These diamond dogs were happy & full after this meal - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

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Great beer and incredible smokey wings make for a nice stop after a hike in the area. They have dog friendly outside seating in a large area behind the restaurant. This area is serviced by wait staff too, so you don't need to juggle your dogs and trying to order. I was impressed and plan to try more of their menu soon. read more

Busey Brews - Smoked wings, really tender and tasty - Brewpubs Near Me - Nederland, Colorado

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Quality BBQ and in Nederland fashion it felt like everything was made onsite. Ribs had just the right amount of pull. The smoked Reuben was spot on. read more