Latest reviews from Colorado Springs
| 50 /100 Powers Liquor Mart (Beer Store) 5487 PALMER PARK BLVD “Dumpy, warehouse style place, with boxes of stuff everywhere. Several employees about, but they did their best to ignore me. Lots of beer coolers, filled with the normal stuff. They have a large mix-six cooler, but it is stuffed with macros, grocery store stuff, and old IPAs. Nothing special here, sadly.“ |
| 50 /100 702 W COLORADO AVE “Large seating areas inside, on the patio, or outside under a tent. More of a restaurant feel inside, with a view into the brewery on one end. The beer is solid. I had a brisket cheese sandwich, it was very good.
The bad: The service sucked. Visited on Thursday afternoon at 2pm, only 1/4 full, if that. After being seated and waiting for almost 15 minutes I got up to leave. Finally someone came over to take my order. I got a flight of 5 beers, only 2 of the 5 were the order he told me they were in. Wow! Not sure if he was just fucking with me because he knew I was pissed ( but I didn't say I was), or incompetent.“ |
| 84 /100 2323 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD “Nice big laid back area outside with picnic tables and few different food booths (trucks?) options, and a stage. Big U shaped bar inside with plenty of seating. Coolers of beer to go.
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| 74 /100 Front Range BBQ (Restaurant) 2330 W COLORADO AVE. “Located next to OCC Brewing. An old house, so several small rooms and a patio. 10 beers on tap plus a full bar. BBQ is very good. Service was fast and attentive even though it was packed and busy on a Wed night.“ |
| 74 /100 2316 W COLORADO AVE “A big tap room, place of seating inside or on the patio. Not much parking in front, but there's a big parking lot in back. Good beer and service. Only had the hippie wings, I didn't read the description, they're portobella mushrooms. But they were good.
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| 28 /100 Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna (Restaurant) 2616 COLORADO AVENUE, #24 “I think Jake and Telly have fallen on hard times. Almost empty at 7pm on a Saturday night. Despite being surrounded by empty tables, hostess sat me at the bar - usually my comfort zone - but I was all alone at the bar, and the bartender was too busy to talk (doing what? no idea). After looking at the online menu I thought it would be a tough choice between the eggplant and lamb casserole or the stuffed and rolled eggplant. No worries, neither was on the actual menu. My backup was the calamari - nope. In fact, the in person menu had about half the items of the online menu. Onl.ine reviews talked about huge portions, so I figure I would just order a main. It was tiny. Tasty, but tiny. Four beers on tap, two of which were local including one from Goat Patch (a bright point in an otherwise dismal evening). No Greek beers to be seen. This was the only time in my life I walked away from a Greek restaurant hungry. For nearly $50.“ |
| 80 /100 521 SOUTH TEJON STREET “Pretty much across the street from Pikes Peak Brewing. Very quiet on a Friday evening, joined by Alejandro, so plenty of conversation with no TVs to distract. Creative ber list including both a spicy and an extra spicy version of their wheat sour - the extra spice one will get your attention. Flights of five available. Friendly young barman. Deserves to be more crowded than it was, but I was happy.“ |
| 76 /100 429 E PIKES PEAK AVE “Small place, definitely a car racing theme, including the TV programs they were showing. Long bar, restaurant tables, small beer garden in the back. Friendly service. A dozen or so beers on offer, flights of four possible. Food is snax and pizza. Worth a visit.“ |
| 68 /100 2 E PIKES PEAK AVE “Huge place. Ground floor is more of a restaurant with a long bar, very crowded on a Friday night. They couldn't squeze in one person, so I went upstairs to the pool hall and sat at the bar there. More sloppy and obnoxious than downstairs, but c'est la vie on a Friday night. Private events closed most of the other spaces. Sitting at the bar and watching all the hygiene lapses meant that I couldn't bring myself to drink their water, but I'm thinking the beer was probably safe. And tasty enough, in flights of four. Food was tasty. I won't return.“ |
| 76 /100 318 E COLORADO AVE “Wow, military theme here bigtime, with official portraits of four stars as you enter, a combat photo wall, and of course challenge coins. Or round flat objects, I guess they're called. I stopped in about half an hour before closing, but Trevor still provided excellent service. Beers were tasty, and the ones I ordered were high alcohol. Flights of four available. No food, but some snax were present. Worth a stop especially if you're a veteran, active duty, first responder, or even a Beltway Bandit.“ |
| 74 /100 320 S WEBER STREET “This place is in an old church, but it's very plain inside. Two bars, one for beer and one for cocktails, and some restaurant tables. But he real draw is the outdoor garden with umbrella tables and a view of the mountains - especially nice at sunset. Service was great inside, but a little lacking outside. Food was very creative and tasty. Beers were sometimes flavorful but a bit thin. The guest taps, bottles and cans make up for it though. Brewhouse nowhere to be seen. Overall a worthwhile place.“ |
| 84 /100 2323 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD “Visite once with Mr & Mrs BeerandBlues2 during my Ratebeer intermission, and this time with Alejandro. Huge parking lot. Very large outdoor space with lots of different kinds of tents, picnic tables, etc. Inside has a long U-shaped bar and some restaurant and bar tables. Service was a bit gruff, but they were in the middle of a very loud & obnoxious bingo session, so I'm sure I would have been gruff too. Large taplist including multiple guest beer. Various food booths. Beers were well above average in every style. Solid place.“ |
| 54 /100 5158 CENTENNIAL BLVD “Visited with Alejandro, cheers! Strip mall sort of thing, big parking lot. We were the only ones there besides the brewer, the server and a coupl of their friends. Long bar and some restaurant tables. Flights of any amount are possible. We tried eight bers and I'd say 2-3 were drinkable; the rest varied from not to good to fetid. C'est la vie.“ |
| 72 /100 The Wild Goose Meeting House (Restaurant) 401 N TEJON ST “Coffee place that transitions to a bar at night. Very smart set-up imho since it makes good use of the space. Room for eight beers, but only four were available when I stopped by. Good coffee. Friendly place.“ |
| 72 /100 Odyssey Gastropub (Restaurant) 311 N TEJON ST “Stopped in for brunch on Labor Day, very thin crowd, which was good. Two sidewalk tables. Inside is a long bar and restaurant tables. Owner in attendance feeding her teenage kid. Six taps, all local. Fridge full of cans, mostly local stuff. Staff had good recommendations. brunch food was tasty and well prepared. Worth a stop. Pricey“ |
| 76 /100 702 W COLORADO AVE “Visited with Alejandro & Rachel, cheers. Large patio with a huge tent. Patio deck with a few tables. Inside has a long bar and more restaurant tables. Good variety of styles, server had good recommendations, flights of four possible. Food was tasty enough too, with several veggie option...“ |
| 78 /100 2845 ORE MILL RD, UNIT 1 “Visited with Alejandro. Wide open place in an old light industrial subdivision. Central serving bar, picnic tables, small patio with a live band. Too noisy for normal conversation. Beers were tasty, variety of styles. Food was pretty good too. Worth a visit.“ |
| 80 /100 2316 W COLORADO AVE “On the main drag, street parking can be tough. Outside has a bunch of barstools and a bank/countertop that will hold your beer. Inside has some restaurant tables but I sat at the bar. Flights of four house beer was possible, staff had good recommendations. Solid place.“ |
| 72 /100 808 GARDEN OF THE GODS ROAD “Large restaurant, with a big bar and a lot of coolers for to-go cans and bottles. Funky decor that should be passe, but kinda works. Great spread of styles, from witbier and pils, up to a couple imperial stouts. The bartenders were friendly and quick. Chill spot, for a chain.“ |
| 68 /100 3629 STAR RANCH RD “Pretty big spot in a shopping center south of town. Big windowed garage doors in the front, which gives it an open feel. Eclectic murals and industrial decor. The bartenders were quick and friendly. A good spread of styles, with a couple of guest taps. A bit pricy, in my opinion. Solid spot.“ |
| 48 /100 Tuscany Wine & Spirits (Beer Store) 6130 AUSTIN BLUFFS PKWY “Huge selection but less than 20 beers as singles so you better like 4/6 packs. Store clerks must have been high. Some beer prices marked others not. So many places to shop, this wouldn't be my first stop.“ |
| 70 /100 204 MOUNT VIEW LN, #3 “Now that my brother in law lives in CoS I needed to check some places out. Went here based upon hearing about them from Club Q otherwise had no idea about it. Tucked back in an awkward little spot. Very small space. Beer was a bit novelty it seemed but really well done and honestly solid across the board. Will definitely return. Like their vibe.“ |
| 80 /100 Downtown Fine Spirits and Wines (Beer Store) 103 S WAHSATCH ST “A lot going on in this shop. Really more of a liquor store but a decent amount of single brews. I found the beers to be distributed around the place, it took some time to look their inventory over. I came away with a Russian River offering and a couple of tripels from Ommegang and a local brewery. And these were at pretty decent prices. Friendly service in a friendly city.“ |
| 84 /100 Coaltrain Wine and Liquor (Beer Store) 330 W UINTAH ST “We made it to Coaltrain on our recent trip to Colorado Springs and am glad we did. A nice place, easy location to find with a large selection of single beers. I saw many costly, good quality brews, mostly out of my price range. But there were also a considerable number of interesting, affordable beers, several I bought and brought home with me. Lots of imperial stouts to check out in here and quite a few Colorado breweries represented. And surprisingly, most of my purchase was in bottles which is going against the tide these days.“ |
| 78 /100 1604 S CASCADE AVE “We made a late afternoon stop here. Their website indicated they had the quadrupel available, not so. Instead I had pints of an ipa and the barleywine, both were good. The inside of the brewery was attractive but we went out on the patio to enjoy some nice Colorado Springs weather. A couple of dogs entertained while we soaked in the atmosphere. I hope to make it back some day.“ |
| 80 /100 Trail's End Taproom / Mason Jar (Restaurant) 2925 W COLORADO AVENUE “New location, just down the street from their old spot. They picked up the old Mason Jar restaurant when it went out of business, and kept the food menu. Old timey building, with some eclectic, outdoor-themed decor. The servers were friendly and helpful. The tap wall is fantastic, as always, with a variety of styles, and a few rarities. The food prices are low, and it was tasty, pub grub. Quality place, worth the visit whenever in the area!“ |
| 60 /100 2117 TEMPLETON GAP RD, SUITE 130 “Tucked away in a small shopping center, with just 'Brewery' on the sign. Standard vibe inside, with a pretty nice patio bar space. The bartenders were friendly and enthusiastic. A pretty solid range of styles, but the quality is poor. Fun local hangout, but not great.“ |
| 88 /100 Downtown Fine Spirits and Wines (Beer Store) 103 S WAHSATCH ST “This is a classic liquor store. They've been around for decades and you can feel it. Tons of beers are available, refrigerated or not. Plenty of bombers are on old wooden shelves that would be very difficult to find anywhere else in the Springs. Enough business comes through that plenty of the beers are fresh.“ |
| 90 /100 320 S WEBER STREET “A building which used to be a church now houses high quality beer, cocktails, and food. Right up my alley. I like the familiarity of sitting at a bar and though one isn't here, the table service was very comfortable. Local Relic may be my favorite brewery in Colorado Springs now. Their theme is to make unique beers with as local adjuncts as possible while still keeping malt, hops, and yeast the primary focus. Classic farmhouse brewing and bottling right here. The bartender was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. I will be back.“ |
| 82 /100 114 N TEJON ST #100 “It's a long, shotgun style taproom in an old brick building conveniently located in the heart of downtown. Quality was consistently pretty good among a style selection that is diverse enough to maintain my interest. No complaints.“ |
| 70 /100 Seven's Gate Taproom (Bar) 77 SOUTH 7TH STREET “Tucked away behind a bike store across the street from Cerberus. Low-key bicycle themed decor. The bartender was friendly and helpful. A quality tap list, with about half Cerberus beers, and the rest quality regional stuff. Nice little addition to the area, and a worthy stop.“ |
| 74 /100 429 E PIKES PEAK AVE “An old downtown building revitalized to house a small brewery with an auto theme. The exposed, worn brick create an awesome ambiance. The service is quite good, and friendly. I like the self-serve popcorn machine, and they typically have a food truck onsite. The beers are solid with a couple of seasonal offerings typically available.“ |
| 72 /100 320 S WEBER STREET “An old church converted to a brewery tap room and collocated space with a wine bar and cocktail bar. The food is very good, some of the best brewpub food in town, and the menu changes seasonally. The beers are ever-changing as no batch is brewed twice. Expect uncommon ingredients that create unique experiences. The service is good, albeit slow at times as they strive to take appropriate care of each customer.“ |
| 100 /100 2316 W COLORADO AVE “One of the best breweries and restaurants in Colorado Springs, located in Old Colorado City, a place with a storied history to include hidden underground pathways during Prohibition. OCC produces fantastic beers with a nod to British, German and Belgian styles alongside well-made traditional U.S. ones. The new rooftop deck adds a nice place to view Pikes Peak and the area sunsets.“ |
| 82 /100 2323 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD “Red Leg's second location, and a large one with 30 bbl fermenters and a huge outdoor space that features several shipping containers as restaurants, bars, and even a bicycle repair shop. The bar is huge, but the real gem is the outdoor space right at the base of Garden of the Gods. The place is almost always packed. Solid beer with several notable guest taps, typically including at least WeldWerks and Outer Range.“ |
| 68 /100 5158 CENTENNIAL BLVD “Small, non-descript storefront. The interior is spartan, but open and easy. The bartender (pretty sure the owner) was very friendly and enthusiastic. A good spread of styles represented. Fun, low-key spot.“ |
| 54 /100 Applejack Wine & Spirits (Beer Store) 3180 NEW CENTER POINT “Standard big box store. Tons of wine and liquor, with beer in coolers in the back, and bombers on shelves in the far right. There were tons of employees, who were friendly enough, but not really helpful. Lots of options, but the mix-six selection is very poor. The prices were a little above average. Mediocre addition to the area.“ |
| 96 /100 1466 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD “Visited here for lunch on a Monday afternoon in mid-August '22 after visiting nearby Garden of the Gods. Funky, friendly place located at the end of a strip mall. Lots of unique artistic touches such as an archway composed of books and the space itself is repurposed from old barns. Several seating areas, inside and out and bar seating available. Huge tap list, probably at least 40 or so available, varied sizes available and dozens of different styles of course. I had a winter warmer, a stout and an IPA and all were excellent. Foodie-type menu with lots of options, burgers, sandwiches, salads etc. Went with a Crispy Chicken Salad and was not disappointed. Friendly knowledgeable service. friendly locals, decent prices. Ideal brewpub, best of my visit to southern Colorado.“ |
| 84 /100 2316 W COLORADO AVE “Visited here for lunch in late August '22 while in the area on vacation. Located on the outskirts of Colorado Springs in the shadow of Pike's Peak. Great street front location with outside seating and a nice sized bar and plenty of tables scattered about. Modern décor, nice and airy. Have a large selection of their own on tap, many styles represented and all appeared to be served in appropriate glassware. Never had a Kolsch in a real slim Kolsch glass. Three I had were above average and true to style. Food leans to the eclectic and organic side. Had a barbecue pork sandwich, tasty, but a little different due to the type of lettuce I think. Friendly, talkative service, learned that OCC means Old Colorado City.“ |
| 66 /100 2 E PIKES PEAK AVE “Visited here in late August '22 on a Friday evening while in the area on vacation. Nice downtown location, impressive building. high ceilings, big windows, large bar. Has three floors, only visited the first. Lively crowd, attentive service. Beer selection is somewhat limited, probably only about a half dozen of their own, probably have not changed much over the last several years. Standard menu, burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads and pasta loading up on carbs dure to the high altitude, I opted for the Bacon Mac & Cheese and was not disappointed , Decent place, just not a great beer geek destination for those seeking some exceptional beer.“ |
| 82 /100 Coaltrain Wine and Liquor (Beer Store) 330 W UINTAH ST “Visited here in late August '22 while in the area on vacation. Medium-sized liquor store located on the outskirts of Colorado Springs. Very large selection of Colorado and other western craft, large cooler taking up most of one wall. Have to look pretty hard for the singles which is what I am looking for on quick trips, but no despair, a walk-in cooler has plenty of singles and rare beers. There is also a small standup cooler over to eh left which has plenty to choose from. Decent prices, friendly service.“ |
| 82 /100 11590 BLACK FOREST RD, #50 “Located in lovely Black Forest, Donovan has created a community gathering place. The beers are solid, with several German traditional styles represented alongside American styles and experimental IPAs. The German-inspired, sausage-heavy menu pairs well with the beers.“ |
| 72 /100 Colorado Craft (Restaurant) 15 S. TEJON STREET “Nice modern looking place downtown. Our server was hardworking and very nice. Lots of beers on tap, all of them are local and they seem to go out of their way to highlight the lesser known CO breweries. Good place.“ |
| 66 /100 2 E PIKES PEAK AVE “We went to the upstairs area with all the pool tables as the brewery itself was closed. Giant slick looking space with bar seating, outdoor balcony seating with a nice downtown view and table seating. Small tap list, the beer I had was okay. Our bartender was extremely nice and good at her job. This seemed to be the place where all the locals go. I enjoyed the place, I wish they had more beers on tap.“ |
| 86 /100 1466 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD “Eclectic spot in a strip mall in a great part of Colorado Springs. They have a main seating area, a warehouse and outdoor seating. You have to order your beers from the host stand, then they are brought to you. I thought that was weird. Absolutely dizzying number of beers on tap; there must have been 40 of their own. All different styles. The flight I had was good. We went to a few breweries in Colorado Springs and this was our clear favorite.“ |
| 70 /100 1604 S CASCADE AVE “This brewery is part of the Idlewild School renovation, which is something to behold. It's an old elementary school which has been turned into a food court/brewery/cocktail bar/brewery. You could really spend a whole day here, but you'd need to Uber home. Bristol gets bonus points for all of this even though their beer is average. The service was fast and friendly, they had about 10 beers on tap, no guest taps. They had about 6 different styles, so while the number of taps is limited, they do cover a lot. I had a flight; the beers ranged from bad to above average. Bristol is definitely worth a visit for its surroundings.“ |
| 92 /100 Coaltrain Wine and Liquor (Beer Store) 330 W UINTAH ST “Big serious looking liquor store. Half the square footage is dedicated to wine, which makes their beer selection all that much more impressive. It's not the number of bottles they have, but how many whales. They had many offerings from Fremont, AleSmith, Lawsons, Russian River, not to mention all the locals. If I lived in the area I'd be here every week. You absolutely must check this place out; it's worth going out of your way.“ |
| 74 /100 2316 W COLORADO AVE “We came here on 13.7.2022. Located a few minutes drive from Cerberus brewing. Pub area can be improved but beer selection is really good. Liked the way how they are presented on the menu. I had the Gezondheid a Belgium Tripple IPA. Was excellent.“ |
| 74 /100 702 W COLORADO AVE “We came here on 13.7.2022. Brewpub with good visibility of the brewhouse. We were sitting outside and had dinner with friends. Very good Hazy IPA and friendly service.“ |
| 84 /100 1466 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD “We came here on 13.7.2022. This is the original brewery of Trinity (3rd brewery which was founded in Colorado Springs). The brewhouse is separated in a barn next to the bar. Tanks and packaging line at the rear end. In a separate room they have all the wooden barrels and you can sit next to them. They have 40 beers on tap all brewed here. A few beers are tapped with hand pumps. Very nice and knowledgeable service. Beers were interesting. I had the Coupla’ Quarts A Beer Hazy IPA. Tastes similar to a Saison coming from the hops. They also blend their beers, which I have not seen before in the US. We had great conversations with the bar tender, the brewer and the owner. Very friendly environment.“ |
