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.

We really enjoyed sitting outside with a view of Lumpy Ridge. The tall bartender was really nice…read moreand interesting to talk with. The beers: Rancho Deluxe Western American Lager (great) Sun Lion fruited ale (good) OGG's German Amber (great) Schwarzbier (great)

This is literally our first stop on every trip, the reward for a long drive. It's unique, funky,…read moreand very cool. You simply don't find other places like this. The beer is good and the staff is better.

The ambiance was good with nice in and outdoor seating, though there was a thunderstorm when we…read morewere there. The bartender was nice and Lucas the dog was sweet. The beers: Blonde (great) Farmhouse Saison (good) Harvest Saison (very good) Brown (great)

I stopped in this afternoon to enjoy a beer, but after what I witnessed, I will never return…read more The owner's mother, Susan, verbally attacked a group of dads who were there with their children. She was yelling things like, "Take care of your kids!" at them while the children were simply playing in the outdoor seating area. This business advertises itself as family-friendly, yet the children were left crying after being screamed at for innocent play. From what I observed, the woman appeared to be intoxicated. There are plenty of other great places to enjoy a beer in Estes Park where families are treated with respect.

We had a great time at The Barrel! It's a pet-friendly spot with a relaxed atmosphere and a huge…read moreselection of drinks. We sampled a beer flight with four beers and also ordered a margarita. One of the bartenders was fantastic. She took the time to ask what flavors I liked, recommended a different liquor for my margarita, and customized it to better match my taste. It turned out great, and I really appreciated the extra effort. The male bartender was friendly, but I was a little disappointed when I asked if they could make an espresso martini. He said they didn't have the ingredients, even though they had another coffee-based cocktail on the menu. It would have been nice if he had suggested a creative alternative using the cold brew or whatever they had available. Not a big deal, just a missed opportunity. They don't appear to serve food themselves, but there was a food truck parked outside when we visited, which was a nice bonus. Overall, we had a great experience. The atmosphere was fun, the drinks were good, it's dog-friendly, and we'd definitely stop by again the next time we're in Estes Park.

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!

There seem to be two different businesses listed for the same place but we just went into the…read morebrewery part. The bartender and all the servers in the restaurant came by and made sure we were taken care of and the hostess seemed very efficient. There is good seating around the tap area with outdoor and upstairs seating for the restaurant. The beers: Longs Peak Raspberry Wheat (great+) Bear Lake Blueberry Wheat (great) Staggering Elk (very good) Redrum Ale (very good) Stinger Wild Honey Wheat (great) The Shining (very good) Estes Park Gold (great)

Enjoyed a great meal on the 2nd level covered deck - smelling the sweet, damp mountain air as we…read moreate and drank. Best parts: free beer sampling beforehand, options to get a flight if you don't want to commit, plus plenty of other drink options as well for non beer drinkers. Also - try their BISON SHORT RIBS for one of the best meals of your life! It was a specialty menu item, so I don't think it's a regular, unfortunately!! I love Moscow mules, so I tried their Longs Peak Mule Colorado Vodka, pineapple juice, elderflower liquor, simple syrup, ginger beer, butterfly pea tea - sounded great! But when it was too sweet, our server, Sophia, worked hard to make it work for me. In the end, I switched to a more predictable Brew Pub Fashioned. Fabulous service!

We had a very good experience during our first visit to this restaurant, so on our last day in…read moreEstes Park it was an easy decision to return. The first time was very good but the second was even better. Our server, Ramis, was excellent. He was very friendly and told us about his summer internship in the US as a foreign student. His story was very interesting and we wish him the best of luck. Besides excellent service, the food was outstanding. The wife had the beef stroganoff and loved it. There was a lot of tender meat and the dish was very flavorful. I had the reuben and it was excellent. One of the best I have had. The fries were crispy and coated with a delicious seasoning. I also had a cup of the soup of the day, beef with vegetables and barley. It was very good and I was inspired to make my own after we returned. I again had the IPA and the wife had the peach lager and both were excellent. We visit Estes every two years or so and this place will definitely be on list the next time we are in Estes.

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.

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.

Great service and excellent drinks ! The scenic views are amazing and pair well with the tasty food…read more. Definitely worth a visit !

We were on vacation with family and we had excellent customer service from Brian. He was very nice…read moreand happy checked on us. Food was delish as well as the drinks. We def will be back.

When a town is filled with crowds, it's nice to know you can find a quiet place for beers and…read moreconversation. We stumbled upon this Lumpy Ridge location by accident and loved it! We were the bartender's first set of customers and she was very warm to us and our two little kids. We enjoyed tasters of their beers while the kids had our packed snacks. The bartender was so wonderful - wished I could have taken her name. Overall, it was a nice spot and had outdoor seating too.

Crisp and cold beer with super friendly service. Both locales are cool. Enjoyed it so much that we…read morewent twice in a week.

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!

Great Bar to stop for a drink with friends. People are always nice at the bar. Right in the middle…read moreof downtown is nice too.