Short Story: Please go here! The best Boulder Bar hands down!…read more Long Story: Dark Horse is such a special local gem that I have been coming to for years. The ambiance is 1/1 and you will not find anything else like it anywhere. There is just simply too much culture and history here. The drinks are all fairly priced and the service was extremely quick (they were well staffed to manage the amount of people present the night I went). Aside from the bar aspect, Dark Horse also has a kitchen that you can order food from! Everything I have tried over the years has been great, but this personally is my favorite place to order Rocky Mountain oysters! If you haven't tried them, 100% give them a shot! It was karaoke night when I went, but during the football season Dark Horse will host CU Boulder Football watch parties. Such a fun local spot, please support them and enjoy your night here! (Pro Tip: The art on the bathroom doors POINT to the Men's/Women's restrooms, so don't accidentally walk into the wrong one!)

So sad to hear that this place is permanently closing. The history of all the great beers and…read morefood...if walls could talk they would share all the dirty secrets of boulder. Bring your friends if you can but be prepared to wait to get in because they are smaller busy on the last operating day.

Andrew- this one's for you! Outstanding service and food. We had a mix on the order that could…read morehave been my error (it's noisy) and they were very gracious and accommodating! Definitely will be going back!

Southern Sun is such a fun little spot outside of downtown Boulder! This place was highly…read morerecommended to us when we moved here and it does not disappoint. The wings (sweet chili) are so good - especially paired with the ranch and blue cheese. I'm a blue cheese hater and their blue cheese is non offensive in terms of funk level. My only qualm is that they are cash only so I have to come prepared for that.

A group and I stopped in to Jungle after looking for a tiki bar in Boulder with a nice aesthetic,…read moregood drinks, and a good atmosphere for talking. Jungle fortunately hit all those marks! First off, the drinks were so good! We got the Thai Iced Tea, Mr. Plumtastic, and the Martiki. All of those drinks were so well-made. I especially enjoyed the Thai Iced Tea. It had a really good balance of Thai Tea flavor and rum. The drinks were strong but not overly so. Perfect. You can also buy some of the mugs to take home. Fun! Service was top notch. From the hostess to the server, everyone was very helpful and very nice. Great job staff! The atmosphere was perfect for what we were looking for. The interior decorations and lighting were fun but also a great setting for conversation. The music volume was perfect. I look forward to getting my tiki on again at Jungle!

Great Tiki bar in Boulder with delicious drinks. We stop by here with our pup often as it's one of…read morethe few places close to Pearl Street that has a patio for dogs. Have not had a bad drink here, and the variety of Tiki cups they have are super cool to see. The food is pretty good, though it's not the primary reason why we come. Definitely recommended!

Neither my friend nor I had ever been to this lovely restaurant on the Flatirons Golf Course. We…read morehad brunch. My friend had a yummy looking vegetable omelette with what looked like fresh spinach. I had an Eggs Benedict, cooked beautifully. We both had their potatoes which are seasoned well. They have a good selection of non alcoholic beverages. My friend had a fizzy soft drink, I had iced tea. Our server was Elizabeth and she was great! Attentive and respectful. We sat outside on this gorgeous day. What a view of the flatirons! My friend said she will be urging her husband to take her back there for dinner. I will likely go back as well. Neither of us is a golfer, by the way!

Loved the happy hour here. Not a ton of drink options, but…read moreprices on beer and wine were reasonable. We ordered the mussels, brussels, and beet salad. The beet salad was for sure the highlight- tasty beets at the bottom of the plate topped with arugula and fried goat cheese balls. Mussels and brussels were also very tasty. Prices were fairly reasonable across a large variety of appetizers.

Man what happened to this place…read more. Jasmine used to be my favorite bar in the area. They provided a varied menu with incredibly unique and delicious drinks with an upscale yet cozy vibe inside. However our last visit was anything but. Supposedly they've made the decision to drop the entire "old menu" as the bartender called it in favor for an uninspired and honestly boring Christmas menu with drinks that weren't even remotely on the level of their previous offerings. Yet the prices were actually higher than their standards. This current menu feels like something you'd pay $11 for at a dive or chain restaurant. After a relatively long wait for service, we ordered 3 drinks, having to repeat ourselves multiple times to the hostess that didn't seem to have any clue of what their drinks were called. Of the 3, none of them included the garnishes that were outlined in the menu, and one drink was completely wrong. We were allowed to keep it and had it replaced at no cost at least, but even the replacement did not have the correct garnish per the menu. I'm praying this place didn't sell out and it's just in some strange transition period between seasons but I won't be returning to check until some time after the new year and these awful drinks are gone. For now, go to Nora's.

I honestly can't comment on the drinks because the day I came here my stomach was bothering me a…read morebit and I ended up not getting anything, but I liked the vibes! It was less fancy/pretty than I thought it would be, but it's a good place to get a strong drink (based on the menu/ingredients - they all looked pretty strong!) and sit/relax. There was plenty of free parking on the main road, and some seating out front which was just outside. Would be a nice hang spot during the pleasant spring and fall months, or summer evenings!

Another five star dining experience with Drew and the gang at Mr. Oso Boulder! Someday I'll be able…read moreto show you the food before we eat it. But let me just say it goes fast. And I'm so excited. I forget to take a picture. It's all decked out for the holidays and so pretty inside! The hotel next-door is having some overnight stay special rates. My suggestion is to stay at the hotel, knowing that the best restaurant in town is Next door!

Cons: expensive and small portions…read more Pros: Food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared - I would definitely go again

My server sydnee was so sweet and amazing. The board and bottle deal is amazing but the beef dip…read morepanini is also so delicious. Highly recommend this place for any hangout or special occasion

Sydney was the absolute best!!! Amazing service from her even on a super busy night!!read more

Very cool vibe and a lovely area to sit and get some work done. I came for the coffee and a ham and…read moreswiss croissant and they were both delicious. The coffee had nice nutty undertones, big fan

Stopping by Neptune Cafe and Mountaineering (the cafe and mountaineering are one store) was a…read morepleasant way to spend my Friday off of work. The drinks and food were delicious while also being very reasonably priced. Below are a few other pros and cons I thought about while being here: #Pros - Good and reasonably priced food and drinks - Really cool atmosphere if you're into the outdoors - Located in a nice, quieter area of Boulder - Plenty of parking - Dog friendly! #Cons - There are not many power outlets here that I was able to see so long work may be difficult to achieve here - It is a bit of a noisy cafe with lots of chatter so deep work is also hard to achieve

A favorite in regular rotation. Terrific cocktails, cozy. Great staff. Can't go wrong with anything…read moreon the menu.

We found our new favorite Kitchen location. Not only was the food unbelievable but the cocktails…read morewere damn near a vibe. Being in your 40s means that you don't always know where to go out in Boulder, but this is the spot. We got a cozy seat by the fire and had the most lovely evening. Our must try list includes the carrots the lobster roll Apple Martini Can't wait for our next night out!

Went here with a group of friends and immediately understood why people love this place. River and…read moreWoods has that very specific cozy Boulder atmosphere that somehow feels both rustic and intimate without trying too hard. The whole space feels warm and relaxed in a way that makes you want to stay longer than planned. Food was genuinely very good across the board and the service struck that perfect balance of being attentive without constantly interrupting the table or hovering over conversations. I'd especially recommend it for small groups or date nights because it manages to feel social without getting overwhelmingly loud. Parking is mostly street parking, but we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot nearby.

A group and I visited River and Woods for dinner on a weekday. We easily found parking on the…read morestreet right in front of the restaurant where there is a sign to easily identify it. I think the best thing about River and Woods is the interior and exterior decoration. It is very clear that a lot of thought and time was put into the atmosphere here. From the cute door knocker to the bathroom wallpaper, the theme is well-executed. The food was a bit disappointing. The blue oyster mushroom appetizer was extremely salty. I thought it was just me but the rest of the table agreed as well. My trout was well-cooked and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The chicken was also salty although cooked well. I did not try the burger but I was told it was salty as well. The prices of all the items were quite high for what I thought was presented. Service was good and thankfully our waters were filled frequently for how much water we were drinking due to the high salt content.