Ambiance: the location has a nice rustic vibe. Staff: the…read morehost works the free tables on the restaurant to stay people. The wait staff hussle without looking busy. Food: we loved all of it. I had the Mac n cheese and brussel sprouts. Both were well flavored while not being over done with any flavor. The brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly

Fun decor, excellent menu, food presentation and flavor…read more Small cafe where we had the best salad, smoked salmon and a glass of wine

One of my favorite spots in Idaho Springs for a burger and beer. I always get the double…read morecheeseburger. They are thin patties, but not smashed. Has a unique sauce that is more on the mustardy side, but I think it tastes great and goes will with the burger. The fries are excellent - one of those fries when you see them come out with that batter - you know they are going to be great. Atmosphere is great inside and out. Will continue to return and would recommend to anyone in the area

West Bound and Down. The down stands for downer! Ladies…read moretending the bar were acting like they wanted to be anywhere but there. Nice place, but the vibe needs some work.

Stopped here for beers before heading over to Breckenridge Distillery. We'd been here before and…read moretook my in-laws. Got a great spot on the patio with some beers - I like how you don't have to get a full flight, but can get tasters for $3, as many or little as you want. I got a guava blonde, watermelon sour, and stout. All were very solid beers. Patio is dog friendly and the merchandise was fun (drink beer, cuddle kittens shirts). Service was nice and friendly.

My wife and I stopped by here on our way out of town. Earlier we visited the brewery that's in town…read moreand had such a great experience so we wanted to come and visit the mother ship. Glad that we did, the beer was so good and I would highly recommend either spots for anyone who likes good microbrew. The service at both places were very friendly and welcoming.

Had a really tasty cheeseburger to go and another time a delicious cheesesteak. It's a real bar,…read morebut has good food.

We paid the tab and the bartender yelled at us saying we didn't pay the tab so we went back inside…read moreto pay and she was rude. We paid with a credit card and when we checked the bank account they did charge us twice. Food was horrible so would never comeback.

Stopped in for a couple quick beers. Totally worth it. Bartender was nice an knowledgeable. Chill…read morevibe. You know how sometimes flavored beers taste like they just add some syrup? Not the case. I had the "Room for Cream" coffee cream ale and the flavor was perfect and didn't taste at all fake.

As we were Nextdoor enjoying the world's greatest hotdogs it only seemed natural to go to HIDEAWAY…read morePARK BREWERY. Hannah was just opening the front door and ushered me in to make my selection. I asked her what awesome brew she would recommend and she said Lil Mac. I took her advice and ordered a pint and made my way back Nextdoor to eat my hot dog and fries. Man was it a perfect match all I can say is Thank You Hannah!!!

Can't say enough great things about Knotted Root. Sure, there are other breweries in town, but the…read morequality of beers here are amazing! I've been coming for years but always see new things. Bartenders are so friendly and if you come when it's slow, are great to talk beer with. They have a large open and colorful taproom that allows dogs! Lots of great beer choices, and they specialize in hoppy IPA's. They also had a Pilsner and my favorite, their Sour Goo series. I loved my Cherry goo and it was a perfect drink after wandering around downtown. Head over here on your visit to Ned and you'll love it! Food trucks and snacks here too.

This is the place to go after a great hike!…read more Their selection of home brews is pretty stellar. Spectra Colors? Thick Mélange goo? One Million Dollars....Welp Yes Please!!! Very chill ambiance with live Dead playing in the background. Nice service and chill clientele. Try the pretzels they are addictively good: Especially the chilli lime. Throw in a cute house dog that is featured on a beer can and it is a win win win.

My husband and I broke up with booze a while ago so we tend to not visit breweries. However,…read moreTommyknocker offers a killer homemade root beer. We have the chicken wings with the 24 karat gold sauce and they were outstanding. Remember that it's Idaho Springs so especially on the weekend it's gonna be super busy and you may expect to wait lucky for us. It was not that busy and we were seated right away, and our food was brought out promptly.

Overpriced tourist trap-Avoid!!…read more Waitress was slow and not in a hurry. It felt like she tried to take on too many tables to get more tip money. However, she could not handle as many tables as she had. The beers were a different price at the table vs the bar. That is very odd. The food was good which is why I am giving 2 stars. The atmosphere and food was nice. But not worth the really bad service.

Second time here was a much better experience than the first time. We again started with a flight,…read moreand agreed that two of the beers we had apparently tried on our first visit and didn't like, we still didn't this time. Those were the Two-tone footer coffee stout and the Mountain Red Ale. However, we did find a few we liked. My wife had two of the Mustachio Porters, while I had one Oaked-o Bier Marzen and one Mustachio Porter. They were both delicious. I also liked the 5-hole Canadian Lager. Neither of us cared for the Powder-Stache Porter as much. Service was much friendlier than last time too, and they were busier with a friendlier crowd as well. We'll definitely be back next time through Silverthorne.

I stopped into Angry James Brewery after a long travel day--fresh off a flight and stuck in…read morestandstill traffic heading into the mountains--and it was exactly what I needed. The vibe here is everything you want in a mountain-town brewery: eclectic, laid-back, and full of good energy. The staff were so kind and welcoming, which immediately turned my day around. I ordered the nachos, and they were massive, piled high with toppings and absolutely delicious. Pair that with a cold beer, and suddenly the stress of travel melted away. The food came out fast, the beer hit the spot, and if you can snag a table by the window, the views make it even better. Angry James is the kind of place that reminds you why a trip to the mountains are worth it: great food, friendly faces, and an atmosphere that feels like a fresh breath.

The brewery is popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The staff was ever-accommodating with…read moreour change of temperature needs -- as we initially sat outside, but as the temperature is dropped, we moved inside and then finally to the bar for warmth. Service was pleasant and efficient and provided us with a personalized . A wide variety of both food and drink options are available.

We did not try this restaurant we saw the menu and the beer they have I don't like it…read more Sorry

This place is great, a cozy local tavern with nice selection of food and drinks. It had decent…read moreservice for a random Wednesday afternoon, with nice cool indoor seating or shaded outdoor seating. Of their ciders we had, my favorite was the hibiscus cider and the peach cider, but they also have a good selection beers if ciders aren't your thing. For food we got their Ruben and their Flat-iron Steak. The Ruben was awesome, the sauce was a bit on the sweeter side, but it tasted good while drinking the ciders. But the highlight for me was their flat-iron steak, its a simple cut but it was one of the best steaks I've had in recent memory. I'm not kidding when I say it was on par if not better than a a lot of the steakhouses I've been to, it was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and comes with a solid chimichurri sauce. TLDR: great local tavern with great food and good selection of drinks.

After riding the new Mighty Argo Cable Car, we ventured into downtown Idaho Springs to explore and…read morehave lunch. We stopped at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery because we liked their outdoor seating. The weather was perfect for enjoying a nice, shaded outdoor lunch. Our group of six all ordered water for drinks. The server brought us filled glasses and then told us if we wanted any refills, we could get them ourselves from the big cooler jug outside. Um...okay. The rest of the service was pretty much the same -- apathetic. We ordered a flight of beer for the four adults at the table. It was about $30 and came with about 15 small glasses of cider, one of each flavor they served. We shared it and got to sample everything that way. I ordered the Cider Burger (medium rare) with fries as my side. It came out medium well, which instantly ruins and dries out any good burger experience. The fries were tepid as well. I don't think we even saw our server again until the end, and even then we had to wait for awhile for the check. So, overall, It was just an okay experience. If I'm in the Idaho Springs area again, I wouldn't return to Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery. I'd definitely explore other options.