Excellent BBQ joint (with lots of other good stuff) - we had the sampler and it was QUITE tasty!…read more Friendly and helpful staff and cool deck overlooking the river. Highly recommended!

We are here on vacation and drove to this town. Our friends with us said this was a good lunch…read more They were right it's fantastic. They smoke all their own meats. They make green and red chili. The sides are perfect for what ever you order. I had the potato salad and it was better than my homemade. Our server Sara was very attentive to us and made great suggestions. We had chips with green chili and salsa. We had green chili, red chili, smoked turkey Ruben and I had the daily special The Meatloaf Sandwich. The meatloaf sandwich was smoked, with caramelized onions on a potato bun, extremely delicious. Great service, great food, what more can you ask for. Oh yeah ask for Sara

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.

Love the location and the back room was very relaxing …read more Would def go back Still trying to figure out silent disco night they are having Friday eve... and I noticed they have open mike Thursdays ! Owner and bartender Super nice Great selection of beers I don't really get into beer , however, I was recommended one from the bartender that was really good, will def be going back here

Long drive found this great place on an amazing scenic road trip. Got two 22oz to go and they did…read morenot disappoint after the long drive home we took a cheers. Royal We IPA great beer pricey but worth it. Thanks will be back someday.

Crossroads has won me over! What a great discovery at the quaint town!…read more The pizza we ordered was the TEO with a homemade chili honey, bacon, plenty of cheese and jalapeños- if you want them. I chose not to have jalapenos. The beer and ciders are local and delicious! My two favorite things about this restaurant besides the obvious food would be the river views and a breeze , and service! Casual relaxing atmosphere! Free parking.

Some of the best mountain town pizza I've ever had. The crust was absolutely delicious, springy and…read moreperfectly in between thick and thin crust. The vodka sauce alternative for the Margherita was truly a game changer and I loved that the cheese was so fresh. The servers were absolutely lovely. The server brought over pepperoni to my two anxious pups and I so appreciated him. I loved that they offer you foil instead of boxes for leftover slices, what a brilliant concept! Can't wait to return to have more of this pizza.

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.

Full disclosure, I want a 4.5 rating but Yelp...you know…read more My partner and I had just finished a tour at the local gold mine and were in need of food and drink. As always, I got on my phone, checked out Yelp and made the call. Based on its location next to water, attentive staff, good beer and great food, I'd say Yelp for the win. We decided to eat inside with wait staff versus ordering our food and drinks at the counter. I don't think there is a wrong choice as you can enjoy the view or solid service. This working brewery has a large selection of beers and a full bar. I went with an IPA and my dining partner had a sour (which our waitress was kind enough to let her sample first). Although it wasn't 4pm, I was allowed to order the fish and chips. It was hot, flavorful and filling for $20. I especially liked the malt vinegar aioli for my fries. My partner had a generous chicken sandwich and tots. The order was hot, tasty and satisfying. The hockey heavy themed brewery was a hit with us. Give it a try if you get to the neighborhood.

Our experience was zero stars but that's not an option. We went on a Sunday and there was a sign in…read morethe food line that said food can take 45mins. Ok, that's a long time but we decided to stay. 1hr and 30mins went by and we still didn't get out food. Even just getting a second round of beers took about 30 minutes. At 1.5hrs, I went to get in the ordering line to get a refund. I was told a 'manager' could help me and they sent a guy named Cameron. I told him how long we've been waiting and to please give me a refund so we can go somewhere where we can actually eat. I warned a couple in line bc I truly don't want anyone to go through the same. Cameron said 'if you haven't noticed, we've been packed all day.' He has apparently never been to another restaurant and was unaware there are tons of places that are slammed every day and get food out in a timely manner. I was a server for 4 yrs and the concept of giving a customer attitude and trying to defend incompetence when they've been waiting 1.5hrs is mind-boggling. I would've been apologizing profusely and embarrassed. So- go somewhere else. In addition to never getting food, you'll get attitude from the staff when you have the nerve to complain. Look at other reviews- service (wait time and attitude) is horrible.

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.

Stumbled on to this place when I overnighted in Winter Park. Vibe and beer are both really good…read more Bonus there's a great Hotdog restaurant next door (they share a patio). Had a big Barrel Aged Stout - Ember. Reminded me of Side Project BBA Stouts. If you're in the area I would highly recommend stopping.

The beer was so nice I ordered the same one twice!…read more I put in 20 miles hiking Rocky Mountain National Park in a day a half. I slept about 4 hours the night before to make it early for sunrise. To say that a few tasty beers were what the doctor ordered would be the understatement of the century! None of this matters, of course, to the good folks at Rocky Cut Brewing Company. This is off the main drag of Estes in an unassuming strip plaza. Humble vibes inside, a simple U-shaped bar top with seating all around, a few smaller tables, a community table, and a large patio with mostly picnic table seating. If you're lucky, snag a stool right along the Big Thompson River! Though, I recommend they fix the wooden placeholders for beers, they're leaning on the wrong side of history, we don't want any full glasses of beer reaching an unnecessary demise! Interference IPA * American IPA * 6.7% * 16oz ($7) From their website: "Climbing the Interference Boulder in Rocky Mountain National Park requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases the power of hops with an intense blend forging citrus aromas with a pine forward finish. Featured ingredients: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops * Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley." A perfectly apt description. I would summarize this beer just as they did, focusing on hops, citrus, and pine. Absolutely delicious, a memorable IPA in recent memory. I liked it so much I ordered it again and it tasted just as delicious the second time down! They also had a food truck outside, so safe to assume they do this often. Would love to try more of their beers during my next visit. Rock Cut, I see you!

Interference, galactic, Enos Pils....all great originals...but like many EP places, Rock Cut has…read morestalled on its success. The core original beers are good, but not much new is happening at Rock Cut. Why mess with success, I guess? Because it would probably piss off the folks that were trying to change the paradigm when they started, that's why.

I love this place. Went there several years ago and really enjoyed it. Found it while in town and…read morehad to go back. It was really busy, as it often is. Super friendly and helpful staff, rotating craft beers, and good food. The locals are friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back.

On our way from the national park, we stopped at Grand Lake and this pub for a late lunch. Such a…read moresmall but quaint place with all the funky decor. Kids enjoyed looking at it all. Even the tiny restrooms have so much character :). My husband enjoyed their beer offerings of Belgium quad and Ellies Brown while I loved the strawberry lemonade - SO refreshing I had the Fish and chips and it was a lot of food but very tasty. The other entrees we tried as a group, were the Meat lovers pizza and Street tacos. Everyone enjoyed their entree. My youngest had the kids pizza and was full half way through it. The owners seemed friendly and engaged in chitchat with us.