A bartender in town told us this was the best brewery in town and if anyone told us anything else…read morethey're lying. Damn. The place was damn great and the beers top notch, the bartender was not wrong! They had a food truck slangin' burgers that blew our minds. A great day...

We have ordered Paloma and their featured flight. Paloma is definitely one of the best beer I ever…read morehad. It is fruity with sweet and sour notes, which I really enjoyed. Featured flight highlights 5 of their beers, each of them with their own punch. Out of those, personal favorite was galactic portal IPA. We took our time in the brewery while it was raining out, the environment was welcoming and peaceful. Highly recommend!

Great brewery with super friendly staff and great locals that bellied up for good conversations!!…read more Highly recommended!!

A dive brewery with good beer. It's a tiny place inside, but does have a relatively decent amount…read moreof outside seating. No frills though, in keeping with the dive atmosphere. The food truck that was outside that day was serving mostly Mexican type fare (which was fare. ) The nachos were the mediocre kind that you get at ballparks.

Second time here, we tried and liked both the Porter and the Festbier. We started with 16s of the…read morePorter and then followed those up with 12s of the Festbier. My wife liked both, but I preferred the Porter much better. My FIL had a 5 oz of the Hefeweizen and seemed to enjoy it. Beer-tenders were polite enough. I wouldn't hesitate to go back the next time we're in town.

I stopped by Avent Garde Aleworks for a beer after a run. This is a chill place in Estes Park to…read morehang out for a drink. I love their spacious outdoor patio. Avant Garde is a locally-owned craft brewery that specializes in European style beers. They have a number of rotating beers on tap. They don't have a food menu, but food trucks will stop by on a regular basis. The staff is both friendly and helpful with recommendations. One thing that I liked about coming here is that Avant Garde Aleworks is just outside the busy downtown area. It made for easier parking and it was nice to not have to deal with traffic. You can still get great views of Rocky Mountain Park from here. I enjoyed my beer and my short time on the patio to wind down after running my 5K. They have canned beers to-go if you are not able to hang around. Avant Grande is both family and pet friendly. They also host movie nights and live events. Check out their website for updates.

Dog friendly indoors! If you like to bring your fur baby on your travels you bring them in to the…read moreBarrel. They don't serve food, only drinks, so you're allowed to bring your pups in. There are normally several food trucks that surround the Barrel which gives you a lot of food choices. Inside reminds me of the old town bars with wooden tables and a floor that is covered with saw dust. You can bring your food inside and then imbibe on great selection of adult beverages they have to enjoy your food with. Dog water bowls are provided throughout the establishment if your pups thirsty add well. Fun place to stop and fill your tank!

Extremely frustrated by the lack of consistency here. Our family has visited The Barrel for the…read morelast three spring breaks and it has always been a staple of our trip. Our kids (14 & 12) are experienced pool players; we typically play together as a family or let them play a game on their own while we enjoy a few rounds. We've been in 4 times this week alone and were welcomed every time. Today, we were abruptly told they couldn't play due to a 16+ rule by a young bartender who has always allowed us to play. He mentioned that the owner doesn't like kids playing and there is a sign. While there is a sign posted behind the wall and not clearly marked, it has been completely ignored by staff and other families for the years we've been coming here, and certainly wasn't mentioned during our other visits this week. Even today, it seemed to be selectively enforced. If a family is respectful, knows how to use the equipment properly, and has been welcomed all week, there should be some common sense and hospitality applied--especially for repeat customers. To allow it for days and then suddenly change the rules on our 5th visit is just poor hospitality and frankly feels slightly discriminatory.

This is my first ever review in Yelp. The place gives above…read moreand beyond service! We came in for a late lunch with two 'hangry' (hungry+ angry) girls, one neurodivergent. The waiter was extremely accommodating for some intense behavior (my teen REALLY didn't like the jokes in the kid menu). She rushed in the kids food in short time, before the adult dishesveere ready, a gesture we rarely experience. Back in our abode, more than 2.5 hour drive from the restaurant, we realized I left a wallet behind. It had in addition to credit cards and such, it holds a green card and other hard to recover IDs. Driving more than 5 hours to retrieve the wallet on the last day of our vacation sounded like a huge mess. Luckily, The general manger PJ, is a very kind man! He sent the wallet to NYC by mail, and didn't even let us payback USPS fees! Blessings!

My girlfriend and I went to Colorado on a trip this past summer, and we hit the Hive before heading…read moreup to RMNP. The food was nothing to write home about, but it could've been because of my choice. I had an elk burger that I wasn't a big fan of Now the beers were a different story. I still think about the blueberry and raspberry wheat beers. They were SO good. Would definitely be worth another trip if we ever make it back.

Wapiti is a great spot in Estes for a hearty meal!…read more The bun on the ranchhand burger was a bit thick, but a really good burger - juicy and cooked really well! My husband loved and would recommend it. We both grabbed some Parmesan fries and DEVOURED them! Incredible, 10/10. I had the pulled pork and was admittedly a bit disappointed in it being somewhat dry. Though the coleslaw on top was nice, as was the overall flavor! I wouldn't rule it out, I just may not have gotten it on the best night. I should also note that some say it's downtown estes. And it is technically walkable, I THINK, because you can walk along the river, but it's a bit far from what I would personally call "downtown" if you were to walk. I'd recommend driving unless you want a longer walk. They have plenty of parking, though we are here in the off season. The staff was kind, but we had little interaction. Overall, I'd try it again.

The ambience here is very nice. Comfortable and clean, situated near Nicky's resort and has some…read moreoutdoor seating. The food on the other is just ok. Nothing special. It was prime rib night and i was excited to order. The prime rib was blah and unseasoned. The baked potato was good. My husband ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was not good. Very thin and dry, no sauce on the bun, he had to ask for mayo. Maybe our orders were a one-off because i see other reviews raving about the food here. Drinks, on the other hand were fantastic.

Beer was good, but the food is delicious. Super cool place to visit when in Estes Park being next…read moreto The Stanley.

Congratulations on your opening, this is a great addition to the Stanley property. The meal was…read morefantastic! If you've never been here, I recommend the chicken

Snowy peaks winery has a huge variety of wines!! I love traminette and gerwurtzaminer wines and…read morethey had both along with a dozen other white wines as well as reds and rose wines. Their charcuterie options were also abundant but we opted for the Colorado wild game sausage board. So worth it to try some exotic meats including elk, wild boar & blueberry, and the most interesting in my opinion...the pheasant and rattlesnake sausage. All were flavorful and went well w the beer cheese and jam but I personally loved the elk sausage the most.

Snowy Peaks Winery is seriously upping their game, and it shows. The place feels totally refreshed…read morewith new paint, a new menu, and an overall new vibe that's warm, welcoming, and fun. The staff is outstanding--everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience. You can tell they really care about what they're building here. The wine selection is excellent, and their flights are a steal at just $14. They also offer meads, mulled cider, and an entirely new food menu that pairs perfectly with the drinks. There's clearly a lot of thought going into the experience now. We also heard a new deck area is coming soon, plus plans for a paella night--which honestly sounds amazing and gives us even more reason to come back. If you haven't been to Snowy Peaks recently, it's absolutely worth another visit. They're doing great things and it's becoming a must-stop spot in Estes Park.

Three of us wandering around Estes Park and we were handed token for a free moonshine tasting. We…read moredecided to go in and get a sample and some lunch. I ordered the Pulled pork sandwich. It came with a decent portion of meat on a very tasty bun. You also get one choice of sides: coleslaw, fries, homemade kettle chips, smoked beans, side salad ($2 extra), Mac and cheese. I opted for the smoked beans. Flavor was good. However, beans were way undercooked and had much too much sweetness to them. I would definitely not order them again. My partner ordered the same sandwich with the Carolina BBQ sauce and had the coleslaw for the side. It was a typical coleslaw and nothing different from the usual or expected. My favorite Aunt ordered the smoked chicken club and she was very pleased. The chicken had a very nice taste of smoke without being overpowering which is easy to do with chicken. The kettle ships that she ordered were homemade and delicious. (sidenote: when asked, the server had no idea if the kettle chips were made in-house from from a bag) Overall, it wasn't a bad place to eat. If I was in town again, personally, I would probably try another place but not because this establishment was bad in any way, just to get experience elsewhere. I would not recommend the smoked beans side dish and the staff need more training on the menu so that she doesnt look silly in front of customers when answering questions.

Great Place For Some Amazing tasting moonshine Ben is a great seller and knows all the ways to mix…read morethe moonshine to taste even better thank you for all your recommendations appreciate it we'll be back again

This was a nice break in Estes Park for a drink. It's a dive bar which was different than most…read moreplaces out there we seen. I love dive bars, so was pretty excited to run into this spot. The bartender was great, and attentive. If in the area, give it a try!

Perfect dive bar! Excellent bartenders, and cold beer! Everything you need after a long day…read moreexploring the Rockies!