Great legacy microbrew right in Central City! No need to venture far from town when you got a…read morecasino and brewery in one! Located off the Main Street, parking free in back. The bartender was friendly and chatty, and was from another country so he was eager to talk. They have a two part building, with a nice large downstairs too. The brewery has been going for over thirty years, which is a lifetime for this industry. The beer selection was fairly limited compared to the dozens you get at some breweries. They had basically one offering of each type (stout, ipa, lager, ect). There's recipes seem to have been going for years and they have all sorts of old labels from decades ago. Lots of video poker machines if that's your thing, and a cool swag shop. The rest 2/3 of the building is more your typical independent casino. I opted for the Chocolate Stout, and it was fantastic! Never know what you'll get with a new brewery but this was a nice dark beer with lots of malt and sweet Carmel flavor. One of the top stouts I've tried, and I've had a lot! Definitely would be back for that same beer, and to try more!

I first visited Dostal Alley when they opened, during the early years of gaming in Central City. My…read morefamily has deep roots in the area from long before gaming arrived, and we've always made an effort to support local businesses and owners. In those early days, Dostal was a place where people came for a good pizza or sub and enjoyed a little gaming on the side. It was part of the community. Unfortunately, the place today feels like a shell of what it once was. The food has always been average, which is something many customers can accept, but poor and disrespectful service is never acceptable. I brought my concerns to the owner, Lisa, hoping they would be taken seriously, but the response was disappointing and dismissive. It's unfortunate to see a longtime local establishment lose the character it once had. Good food and good ownership go hand in hand, and when both are lacking, customers notice. After many years of supporting Dostal Alley, I won't be returning. Farewell, Dostal Alley.

How have we not been to The Vintage Moose? We've been to Idaho Springs so many times and not…read morenoticed the cool dive bar nestled into the larger parking lot. Our mistake but now we know! And, bonus you do too. First, The Vintage Moose makes the most of their small space - they even have a back room with a few games, open windows and beyond that, a small patio. Super chill. We laughed reading all the cool signs and stickers from all around. Lots to enjoy as you partake in an adult bevvie. Just one guy running the bar and he was amazing. If you're looking for a place where the locals hang out and everyone knows everyone, this is it. We had a great time, even though we were new. We def will be back. And, if it's summer time when you go, ask for their watermelon sangria. So good.

The Vintage Moose was a fun surprise after spending the day in Idaho Springs. After dinner, we…read morewanted one more stop before heading back to the Club Hotel, and this place was exactly what we were looking for. It has that classic local bar feel - relaxed, welcoming, and full of personality. Most of the crowd seemed to be locals, aside from us and a couple of other tables grabbing a later dinner. That's usually a good sign. The drink selection had plenty of options, and the atmosphere made it easy to settle in and stay awhile. We kept it simple with a few neat pours of whiskey and enjoyed soaking in the vibe. We didn't try the food this visit, but after seeing what was coming out of the kitchen, we'll definitely be back to do that next time. If you're looking for a laid-back local spot in Idaho Springs, The Vintage Moose is worth a stop.

Wow! One of the cutest stores we've ever been to in Colorado and we've lived here for 20 years!…read moreGreat prices, nicest employees AND wine while you shop. Will most definitely be back. The CUTEST ambiance!

Anytime we visit Blackhawk, we stop here to see if Reagan is working. she is the absolute best! She…read moreturns a normal visit into an interesting and entertaining experience. Her customer service skills and friendliness are just the best! I so enjoy conversations with her and I leave feeling like I spent time with a friend. The wine is fantastic and the shop has the most adorable items! Love this place- Thank You Reagan!

This was absolutely the best service we got in BH by far. There were two servers the evening we…read moredined in. Both females with blond highlights. The younger with glasses was our server. I can't recall their names but they were both very welcoming and friendly to the guests they attended. Our server was extremely helpful in helping us select our order as it was difficult to make a decision. She had a wonderful smile and funny banter and was genuinely happy to serve us. I thought she was the owner of the restaurant, but as we were remarking about the beauty and history of the building she remarked that she had only been working there for a few weeks! She was truly a breath of fresh air where customer service and friendliness is truly hit or miss. Some folks were very happy to see us, others could have preferred we stayed home. The BBQ was also amazing, we shared a platter with brisket and pulled pork, coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Everything was really delicious, the coleslaw wasn't overwhelmed by too much mayo. It was crisp and deliciously crunchy and the mac and cheese was homemade using mezze penne, gooey and flavorful. It was a delicious meal and a wonderful experience.

Tried JKQ BBQ after running errands nearby and ordered the pulled pork with a chicken Caesar salad…read morefor dinner. The employee taking orders was patient while I looked over the menu and gave a couple suggestions without overdoing it. The pulled pork was tender and had enough flavor on its own without needing extra sauce. I wasn't expecting much from the salad, but the chicken was fresh and the portion was bigger than I thought it would be. My order came out in a reasonable amount of time even though there were several people waiting ahead of me. Overall it felt like a dependable local BBQ spot that focuses more on solid food than hype.

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.

Great team, great service. We had fun, the bartender was super fun and we had great conversation…read more Very cozy atmosphere. The team also gave us recommendations to more places in town, we're excited to check them out as well.

Great ambience, drinks, and food. Excellent friendly staff. Stopped in this weekend and really…read moreenjoyed the red ale, nachos, wings, chicken sandwich, and canned cocktail. The music was spot on too!

Dive bar, non-trendy, hole-in-the-wall; all that and throw in some interesting locals, tourists,…read morebikers, a friendly waitress and you have yourself a great small town watering hole that gives a dirty ole western feel. I've stopped here twice, a decade apart and nothing has changed.

Stopped in here with my wife yesterday after lunch. We only had one beer…read more It's a dive with no kitchen, but you can get pizza from the place next door. Don't roll in with expectations of any more than that. The bartender was super friendly and helpful in trying to give us ideas of things to do while we were in Denver. Honestly, I hate to say this, but her talents are being wasted sitting in an empty bar during the middle of the day. Cold beer. Friendly staff. What else do you need in life?

Really wonderful low key distillery with great drinks! We love the Bees Knees and endless summer…read more They allow outside food so we like to order a pizza from Toss to have with our cocktails! Highly recommend

Great gin. The lavender gin in particular was great. The endless summer cocktail I had was too…read moreacidic unfortunately. The tasting room was a cool vibe but in what feels like a random location. The service was very friendly.

Opening night and absolutely beautiful bar. One bartender, Stormy. She was the friendliest person…read morein this entire town of Black Hawk. Cool little town, but not the friendliest. Thank you Stormy for the best service with a smile and playfulness.

Paid 28 dollars for a French dip and a mushroom Swiss burger and got ~10 fries and 5 onions rings…read more Maybe should mention your doing micro sides, and they put all my toppings on top of the fries for a To go order. Not coming back.

I walked up to the deli counter 5-6 minutes before closing time and was immediately greeted by…read moreEddie who patiently waited for me to decide what I would order. After answering a few menu related questions I decided on a pepperoni pizza. He gladly started working on my order. I have to admit, I felt kind of bad placing an order for a pizza right before closing time but Eddie's professionalism from start to end was amazing; not to mention the pizza was delicious and I'm glad I ordered it! I was at the deli earlier to buy a beverage and the young gentleman who was working the morning shift also had a positive, outgoing attitude with his customers. to these two for their outstanding customer service, thank you. Posted hours of operation should be corrected on this app. Raider fans Rock!