Located inside the Surf Hotel, this trendy and cute restaurant is in a beautiful spot right along…read morethe Arkansas River. We tried it for both brunch and dinner, and had a great experience for both. Service was good during both visits. Dinner had about a 40-minute wait, while brunch had no wait at all. Since it's located in a mountain town, the dress code is definitely casual--but I'd say this is one of those places where you could easily dress it up a little if you wanted to. The atmosphere is fun, modern, and relaxed, with a great location. Definitely worth checking out if you're in town!

Highly recommend stopping in at Wesley & Rose. Incredible atmosphere at the Surf. The staff is very…read morehelpful going through the offerings and drinks. The menu is full of great options, though the Lamb pops were the favorite! Highly suggest taking advantage of the menu though and sharing multiple plates as they have a great variety of food options.

Honestly we popped in here to wait out a summer rain storm, but stayed well after the sun came out…read morebecause we enjoyed the spirits and vibe of the place. The tasting room is set up as expected. When you walk in there is a counter and you can order drinks or try a tasting. We actually just ordered a drink and took a seat in their covered patio area. They do have a food truck out there too, so you could eat here, but we stuck to drinks. Lovely little low key spot with good people watching, I had a Colorado Mule (bourbon) and a Margarito (which was kind of a take on a mojito with whisky). The hubby got two classics (an old fashioned and a whisky sour). They were all well made and delicious. Bartender was friendly. All around vibe was great. We ended up taking a bottle of bourbon home with us. Wonderful spot on Main Street Buena Vista.

Just from what I know about this place I'm a fan. And I don't really know that much about single…read moremalt but I hear that's they are known for their American Single Malt. As a rule I'm not a fan of scotch but I truly enjoyed theirs, no peat which is perfect. I have seen their stuff and not been interested. But saw the "Colorado Whisky" on Tubi featured Deerhammer. The story is awesome and what the history and heritage behind every successful distiller, it's about doing something unique. And that's just about the whiskey. The facility is small with a nice place to hang out and do the tastings. Don't try the fish and chips but they looked amazing. I'm a fan

Please do yourself a favor and make a point to visit while you are in Buena Vista. Convenient…read moreanywhere from South Main and walkable from Main Street. Lots of great outdoor seating and an excellent drink menu. The indoor atmosphere is incredibly unique and fits right in with the culture and spirit of BV. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They're passionate and excited to answer any questions you have to help you understand the world of mezcal. The perfect watering hole for BV.

This is a really fun place to visit with a unique atmosphere of a bike shop by day turned bar…read morescene/mezcaleria by night. As someone who doesn't drink , I also appreciated their non-alcoholic and mocktail options. Friendly staff and good cocktail menu options with great descriptions of what they offer. I didn't get a chance to try the bar snacks like the chips and salsa or the marinated olives, but they were great offerings. The music was great and I'd definitely return again.

What a blast of an evening! My friend bought out the whole Lariat to have her wedding reception…read morehere, and I absolutely loved both the space and the staff. The bartenders were obviously working but also so fun and engaging with all the guests. They were helpful navigating the extensive cocktail menu AND made AMAZING dirty martinis. Definitely take advantage of their full bar. The food was stellar! I can't remember exactly what the catering menu entailed, but it was plentiful, flavorful, and had a wide variety. Everyone was happy, and spirits were high. The Lariat staff was really on top of all the logistics from what I could see. Maybe I'd consider coming here on a regular day or night, but something about attending a private event felt special.

Stopped here on a bus tour. In and out. The restaurant had our meals ready - we had pre-ordered. My…read moreburger was good. Wife's salad good. Service was fast. Ambiance appropriate for a pub. Nice job getting 30 people fed and back on the bus in one hour.

Needed refreshment and food after a day of rafting the Royal Gorge, recommend by the rafting guide…read moreand the great aroma from 2 day's prior we chose here. After a few cocktails, me Mountain Martini's my friend classic Margs we chose dinner. He had the Chicken Alfredo and wiped it out, he kept commenting how good it was and how much Chicken he was given. I had the Pig and Fig, unfortunately I was disappointed, not enough sauce or fig to my liking. The location has standing room only, we experienced on a Friday and Sunday night (We only fined in on Sunday). Modern interior, great bar, it all glows well and seems very open even when packed. Definitely with coming here to experience the great food and friendly atmosphere

We've been here at least 5+ times now and it's become one of our go-to spots anytime we're in Buena…read moreVista. We somehow always order the exact same thing too, gin and tonics, margarita pizzas, and Bee Stings. We can hear after our engagement pics this time around :) We had a small issue during our visit today, but the staff and managers were super attentive and quick to fix it. They were genuinely apologetic and made sure we were taken care of, which honestly means a lot. Definitely not something that would affect us coming back. If anything, it made us appreciate this place even more. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town!!

We were looking for a hidden gem in Breckenridge and stumbled across the recently opened Canary…read morespeakeasy! I won't divulge how to find this place because that was half the battle and made it worth the wait. We ultimately were gathered in the hotel lobby to take us back to the speakeasy - the welcome drink was a super nice touch! The speakeasy itself is fairly tiny - seats about 30? It felt super swanky and loved all the wood - felt like we were somewhere back in the 30s. The cocktail connoisseur behind the bar, Danny, makes you a custom made drink based your preferences. They can of course make standard drinks but what fun is that? In their menu, they have a list of the most popular liquors (gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, etc.) and then flavors that typically pair with those liquors. For example, I wanted some sort of whiskey sour and asked to make it with peach or ginger flavors. My husband asked for a gin drink with crème de violet and got a delicious play on an Aviation cocktail with aloe and rosemary simple syrup. Overall, a little bit of a hiccup to find it and get in, but the experience was awesome! Was a little scared when there weren't any prices on the menu, but for the overall experience of getting a custom crafted cocktail, it felt worth it. Follow the canary! Danny - passionate Custom made cocktail Welcome drinks

Such a fun way to end the day! Stopped into The Canary after a great post-work bike ride and loved…read morethe atmosphere. Danny took great care of us behind the bar, the gin cocktail was delicious, and the truffle fries hit the spot. Such a cool little speakeasy tucked inside Hotel Alpenrock. We'll definitely be back!

If your goal is an energetic night out with friends and perhaps the possibility of spotting a…read morecelebrity or two, the venue succeeds well enough as a social scene. Like many Aspen nightlife destinations, however, the experience improves considerably after a drink or two elsewhere first. The atmosphere has potential, but the space itself feels oddly underutilized, lacking the intentional flow and layered ambiance that define truly memorable bars. Cocktails are priced ambitiously even by Aspen standards, occasionally crossing the line to difficult to justify. Still, despite its shortcomings, it manages to deliver what most people ultimately come for: a lively crowd, an attractive room, and an undeniably good time if expectations are kept in the right place.

Surprisingly good martini, well made and served cold. Very lively scene, but it can get a bit…read morestuffy in the basement. Prices on drinks were good. Staff and bouncers were all very nice.

Super laid back distillery with excellent cocktails. I love how inclusive the mocktail menu is! We…read moregot a table outside and played games that were provided, it was such a nice experience with the fresh mountain air and the beautiful weather. Definitely look into making a reservation- it is quite small inside and has limited seating. They are popular for good reason! Great bartenders. The spinach artichoke dip was faaaabulous and I would go back for that alone.

Amazing rum and amazing cocktails! Surprisingly good hummus too. Would 100% visit againread more

We love coming to the dogwood whenever we're in crested butte!…read moreThis time we came with a group of eight for my birthday. We stopped by on Saturday around 6 PM and the manager was so kind to help us put a larger table together. We only waited about 10 minutes. Our server was so sweet. I don't remember her name, but she was extremely knowledgeable about all the cocktails -- and there are many. It's one thing to memorize the ingredients, but quite another to understand flavor, profiles, textures, substitutions, etc. she really knows her stuff and was great at making recommendations. We tried a number of different cocktails, including the Headhunter, Xanadu, London press, lemon ginger NA, and poco loco. Personally, I had the headhunter and Poco Loco. The headhunter was yummy, but not special enough to order again. The Poco Loco, however, was unique and delicious with the habanero infusion so present and the foamy top giving it a melt in your mouth texture. It's pretty warm in there as they have no AC and no fans to circulate the air and it is still summer, plus drinking makes you hotter, so we were a little sweaty, but This is of course, a very temporary feeling as the area does not stay this hot for long. Absolutely can't wait to come back

My buddy and I always like to wrap up our ski trips with a cocktail. While walking the streets of…read moreCrested Butte, Dogwood Cocktails + Kitchen looked inviting. The Dogwood is a cocktail cabin that is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte. They keep the lights dimmed and have a fun music playlist that creates a nice relaxed atmosphere. The floor creaks as you walk through the cabin and they have cool chandeliers. We were initially told it would be a long wait, but somehow they found a table rather quickly for us. It was cold out, so we appreciated it. The Dogwood has a nice variety of artisanal cocktails on their menu. Our server was very helpful with giving us some options. I didn't have my readers on me and had a hard time reading the menu. So her describing some of the cocktails to me was very helpful. Dogwood has a number of classic drinks, margaritas and martinis. Some of the fun names that I saw were Thor's Hammer, D Cup, Porch Song, Mr. Pink and Beetnik. I ordered the Headhunter and enjoyed my drink. For food, Dogwood has charcuterie-style bites and other light snacks. This was a great find and a nice way to cap off our fun trip to Crested Butte.

Delicious, creative food. Tasted fresh and homemade. Rose…read morematcha latte was so good and not too sweet. Hot mess was the best thing on the menu in our opinion but everything was great. Service was quick.

Salida is a town that feels meticulously arranged by a diorama enthusiast with a penchant for the…read morefrontier. Nestled among the peaks of the Sawatch Range, where tumbleweeds might theoretically roll if they weren't caught in the spokes of a passing bicycle, sits an establishment of peculiar perfection: The Biker & The Baker. My compass has unerringly pointed to their door every single time I visit Salida over the past five years. It is a tradition forged in sugar and chain grease, where the rugged American West meets the precision of French pastry. Pairing high-desert riding with artisanal baking seems like a recipe for a pile-up, but the execution here is a sweet ride. You will find aerodynamic cyclists sitting elbow-to-elbow with flannel-draped modern prospectors, united by a singular quest for butter. The Biker handles the gears, the Baker handles the tiers. They aren't just coasting on charm; they are pedaling toward culinary triumph, baking up a storm that rivals the monsoons over the Arkansas River. The confections are miniature monuments to indulgence. I have routinely panned for gold in this valley, but the true motherlode is their lemon tart--a symmetrical marvel of citrus striking like a high-noon sun. Their charcuterie boards are arranged with the geometric exactitude of a surveyor mapping a railroad. Whether you are gearing up to summit Mount Shavano or recovering from a grueling promenade, this sanctuary provides the requisite fuel. It is the exceedingly charming destination itself.