Held a work-oriented happy hour for ~25. Such an amazing experience. High-cultured beverages,…read moreamazing service, great appetizers. Can't wait to host another at Nora's again!!

This is exactly what you would expect from a speakeasy. It's located in the basement and the…read moreatmosphere is very lowkey. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They don't have much for food, but what they have is good. Definitely recommend!

We stopped in here Friday night, for a cocktail before dinner. It's been a bit since last time we…read morewere in, and it looks way different than last time. There's plenty of seating around the bar, so we grabbed a couple of barstools. Our bartender was fabulous - super friendly and made recommendations. I had the black bear old fashioned, along with a pour of a barrel aged whisky (that we also left with a bottle because it was so good). We will absolutely be back, to try more of the menu!

Really cool place. We showed up at shift change, however the gal helping us at the bar was very…read morepatient. I tried a flight and made one of my tastes the flavored gin. It was super tasty and I am not a big gin fan. Well done Craig. I also tried the "Barrel Project" which I liked, #510 & #512 as well as their newly completed batch of bourbon. All were very tasty. The bar atmosphere was welcoming and we liked the decor. The bathrooms were really nice. We saw Craig chatting with a few of the customers, but unfortunately we did not get a chance to compliment him on his establishment. Overall was a great experience! Thank you!!

I was in the mood for some wine tasting and since I couldn't get to a vineyard. I decide to my own…read morewine tasting. Jeremy was very nice. He was not only our bartender but was also one of the owner along with Samantha who I got to meet for the first time. Everyone was so friendly and was definitely a win connoisseur. I love their happy hour from Vail. Everything was price reasonable. I love that you could get any wine for 3 ounce for half the price. That allowed me to try almost every wine on the list. Yes. I was very happy when I left It's definitely a hidden gem. Will try to come back!

Visiting Vail for a quick getaway a few weekends ago made me realize (again) that this mountain…read moretown renowned for exhilarating outdoor activities is a foodie destination with so many options to choose from Michelin-recognized restaurants to something more casual. And to stumble upon this chic and inconspicuous cocktail bar in the busy downtown was something I wasn't expecting and became a treat after a nice stroll through the town after dinner in my hotel room. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew I was at the place where my heart was calling for. There were two gents at the bar and one of them warmly greeted me and said I could sit anywhere I would like. I hence picked one of the bar seats. Except one table that was occupied by a couple I was the only one. I appeared to have picked the right time; I had the whole bar to myself (eventually though, several different groups of people streamed in; only a few of them sat at the bar close to me. The bar was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a little over 10 people.) Jeremy, who greeted me upon arrival, was a super host. As soon as I explained that wine is my usual got-to, he said he could mix and match reds and whites to create a "flight" based on what I had told him as to my likings. His extensive explanations as to what sorts of reds and whites the bar offers/serves was (of course) all in his memory. His eloquent speech with no filler words truly impressed me; he sure is a wine connoisseur. What he picked for me were... -2024 Pepiere "Les Gras Moutons" (Muscadet) -Kobal "Bajta", Hazole Belo (aka Orange Wine) -Sandlands "Red Table Wine (Lodi Red Blend) With his wealth of knowledge, after giving him only a hint of what I liked, what Jeremy selected for me to sample/sip was a superb choice. All of them were world-class excellence with elegance and beauty. I carefully and slowly sipped each one little by little to truly immerse myself in the art of wine. Yes, wine is a piece of art for sure. I think I said it correctly at the beginning of this review. This is a cocktail bar with variety of spirits which Jeremy could easily concoct just about anything from gin-based one to vodka-based one to tequila-based ones to whiskey-based one to name several. For those who don't drink, their zero-proof section also has something interesting to browse and choose. Not to mention, rotating pilsner or IPA on tap to name a few from the beer section as well. If you need a little bite to eat, their (changing) food menu has a good number of New American-style plates. The bar originally opened in a different building back in 2015 (I believe). They moved to the current location in 2019. They also offer various different classes so you can expand/extend your knowledge. So for your next foodie vacation in Vail, make sure to include Root & Flower in your list.

Hmmm we went here a second time on our trip and had a very different experience than the first…read moretime. Maybe they're working out the kinks, but I wanted to give some feedback. The first thing is that the place was about 2/3 full and they seem pretty well staffed in the front of the house. There were 2-3 bartenders behind the bar at all times. After we ordered (2 cups of lobster bisque and bread), our server apologized and told us there was a large party in their private room and the chef was having a hard time keeping up. I can't imagine they normally only have one person preparing all of the food on a normal Saturday evening! It took no less than 45 minutes from when we ordered to get our food. Some olives or something would have been nice. My mom also had to wait 15 mins for her 2nd glass of wine. I'll tell you, we weren't going to order anything else after that! There was some really nice classical guitar music by a live musician. I tipped him on our way out. After we left, we noticed a $5 entertainment charge! Is this a norm in Colorado? I would think we would be informed upon entering if there's a cover fee or an additional charge. I would have been happy to pay it, but we should have been informed.

Definitely a gem in downtown Loveland!…read more The menus are thoughtfully crafted with delicious foodie approved options, the staff is always professional and attentive, and the vibe is just right--comfortable, yet it makes you want to sit up, sip something good, and soak it all in. Their cacio e pepe martini is my absolute favorite. In Joy!

This was a fun bar to stop in, big space to explore and different seating areas. The bartender had…read morea spunk and snark that was kinda friendly still that fit the whole vibe. I didn't get to spend to much time here because my friends husband can't handle his liquor, LOL. But, definitely an interesting space with lots to look at. I love the entire front of an old car built into the bar wall -- I cannot say I have ever seen that before!! Cool job whoever thought of and constructed that!

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!

Brunch at West Side has always been a favorite for the last several years... especially when I have…read moreout of town company visiting, so we made our reservation and went in this morning. We were all shocked to see the change in the breakfast potatoes... the au gratin potatoes have always been delicious and so unique to anything else at any breakfast/brunch spot in town, so when the plates arrived with fried potatoes you can get anywhere else, it was disappointing. The same dish we have always gotten, the Monte Cristo, was lackluster today. When we mentioned the potatoes the response from our waiter was "yeah that's been a common complaint"... which makes it obvious that we weren't the only ones who have brought it up and asked about the change. The service was decent and the food was good, but none of it compared to what it has been in the past. Oddly enough it was also quite empty for a Sunday at 10AM when were used to seeing it packed in there. Perhaps others have noticed changes that are less than customer-centric? Why make such a change to a staple item which then makes the meal no different than what I can find elsewhere for less money? Sadly it make not make the list next year when company is back in town when it's typically been their request.

It had been 3 years since we met up with friends here. All of us were wanting to revisit this place…read moresince our first visit was so good. (And we don't live in the area). We were seated promptly upon arrival although did wait a bit for a server to appear. We arrived at the tail end of happy hour so that was nice. Happy hour is available at any table in the restaurant. We ordered appetizers of smoked trout dip and baked scallops. Both were tasty. Main courses were duck and fresh catch of the day which was trout. The trout and the veggies served with it were delicious. Whipped parsnips, roasted carrots, snap peas and spinach topped with a nice filet of trout. This place is small but very cute on the inside. Make sure to notice the ceiling fan. They have a large outdoor patio too.

Excellent cocktails! Pre-prohibition theme transports you back you in time. Friendly and helpful…read moreservice, and well-crafted cocktails

Union Lodge No. 1 was a great experience!…read more We all ordered a new drink each time and selection is so large that nobody ever repeated a drink order! The server was very knowledgeable about all of the drinks and she encouraged us to order different things based on our personal likes even though she was fairly new serving at Union Lodge. Check this spot out. It would be great for a small group of friends or a couples spot to check out.

Great food & ambiance. We grabbed a quick bite at the bar- The gnocchi was delicious!read more

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

Creative and tasty cocktails, and an intimate and dark Ambiance highlight Bitter Bar…read more The service was also amazing. We stopped on New Year's Eve and they were busy but not crowded. We were greeted almost immediately and presented with drink menus. Our server answered questions about what the drinks tasted like to help us decide as well. The drinks were VERY good and reasonably priced while not cheap, I didn't feel gouged either. This will definitely be on the return list on our next trip to Boulder.

I totally dug the bitter bar! I came for a happy hour drink before my dinner reservation after a…read moreday of hiking in the Rocky Mountains nearby, and I wasn't disappointed. The inside is a little bit divey in feel but more upscale than your typical dive bar. They had tons of seating, and I saw next to a fireplace because it looked cozy (it was). The server was quick to take my order even though it was pretty busy in there (was rush weekend I think for the university?). I had the tin man HH cocktail because my server said it would be the most floral (has elderflower in it) and I quite liked it! Was very refreshing, not too strong. Aside notes: the bathrooms were quite clean. Parking was a little chaotic, some is paid parking and some is free 2 hour. There are only a couple spots right in front, I had to park a few blocks down but it was in 2hr free park by another small business that was closed for the day. I didn't have any issues there. Overall thought this was a fun little bar in Boulder with good happy hour drinks, I would def come back :)

The food is consistently amazing!! Steak sandwich on homemade focaccia bread is deliciousread more

Ember restaurant brunch is where it's at!…read more I ordered the breakfast burrito with the salsa and queso on the side. I tried it both ways, but it was really good even without the toppings. I also ordered the french toast with the strawberries/whip. It was cooked evenly and had great flavor. Next time I'd probably omit the extra topping, since I took most of that part off anyways.