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Bars in Boulder

From West Flanders Brewing Co. to Locust Cider to Rayback Collective, Boulder's bars cover beer drinkers, cider fans, and patio people alike. Here's where to grab a drink tonight.

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The Best Bars in Boulder, Colorado

The best bars in Boulder, Colorado: craft cocktail dens, a Czech beer hall, two rooftops, and the dives that outlasted every trend. All verified open for 2026.

Your Boulder Staff · Aug 23, 2026 · 7 min read
5 Best Bars for Happy Hour in Boulder: Unwind and Raise a Glass
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5 Best Bars for Happy Hour in Boulder: Unwind and Raise a Glass

Boulder, Colorado is not only renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities but also for its vibrant bar scene. When the clock strikes the happy hour,...

Your Boulder Staff · May 29, 2023 · 3 min read
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Best Boulder Happy Hours

Verified happy hours across Boulder, from Japango daily 3 to 6 to all-night Monday oysters at Jax, updated for 2026.

Jennifer Zukowski · Jan 28, 2015 · 8 min read
Boulder Bloody Marys and Mimosas: Liquid Brunch Options
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Boulder Bloody Marys and Mimosas: Liquid Brunch Options

No doubt you’re all planning on talking mommy dearest out for a very Boulder brunch this Sunday. I’m not entirely sure how brunch became the official meal of ou...

Kelly Tidd · May 09, 2014 · 3 min read
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Spend a Day in Old Town Louisville

A walkable day in Louisville, Colorado: breakfast on Main Street, kitchen shops and vintage books, Belgian ales, then pizza and ice cream on Front Street.

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Kelly Tidd · Mar 25, 2014 · 3 min read
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Ultimate Boulder Beer and Craft Brewery Guide

Every brewery and taproom actually pouring in Boulder in 2026, from the Avery campus in Gunbarrel to Pattern Break, plus the ones we lost.

Ryan Bradley · Mar 24, 2014 · 5 min read
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Bask in the Sun: Great Rooftop Bars in Boulder

Rosetta Hall, Avanti, Corrida, the Roof of the Rio, and the West End’s famous deck: Boulder rooftop bars, verified current for 2026.

Kelly Tidd · Mar 14, 2014 · 3 min read
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The Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Boulder

Yes, the two states that legalized weed have made it to Super Bowl XLVIII. On February 2nd, the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will finally face off. A...

Ryan Bradley · Feb 02, 2014 · 4 min read
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A Margarita Tour of Boulder

Being from Texas, there’s a special place in my heart for the margarita. Thankfully, Boulder restaurants keep my margarita cravings appropriately appeased. As w...

Erika Napoletano · Aug 29, 2013 · 2 min read
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Cheap Brews, Free Pool: Boulder’s Dive Bars, Sundown and Outback Saloons

The dive bars in Boulder are rather few and far between (regardless of the fact that Guy Fieri has come here a couple times)– but the two named Saloons in Bould...

Jennifer Zukowski · Feb 06, 2013 · 4 min read