In this post we will be breaking down drinking at the best bars in Boulder. Whether you are looking for a tall glass of beer, a shot of vodka, to buy cheaper liquor during drink specials, or just to sing some karaoke hopefully we can assist.
Our first section will cover the best wine and cocktail bars in Boulder. Up next we will get into breweries and sports bars where you can watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts.
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Then we will mention some of the best drink specials near you so you can hit up the right bars at the right times to do your drinking cheaper. After that we will discuss bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights in your area.
Lastly we will talk about bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music. Towards the end there will even be a local bar map that pins all of the spots from our various lists on it.
And if you want to compare the scene here to others around the region you can do so by clicking here.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Some of the top cocktail and wine bars in Boulder are:
- The Kitchen Upstairs at 1039 Pearl St
- Bitter Bar at 835 Walnut St
- Tonic Alchemy Lounge at 2011 10th St
- Jungle at 2018 10th St
- Frasca Food & Wine at 1738 Pearl St
- Settembre Cellars at 1501 Lee Hill Rd #16
- Silver Vines Winery at 2015 13th St
The Bitter is a cozy local bar where you can enjoy creative cocktail preparation in an environment that encourages conversation and the companionship of friends. If you’re looking for a tiki bar in your area that serves amazing tropical drinks and burgers check out Jungle who offers a great setting for your next celebration, wedding party, company event, or family gathering with a capacity for up to 100 guests.
Frasca Food & Wine aspires to give you a memorable evening by providing warm hospitality, exceptional Italian cuisine, and well-selected wines. There is also a private dining room available for business dinners or private celebrations.
Settembre Cellars is a welcoming winery with a knowledgeable staff that produces outstanding wines from Colorado grapes. The tasting room is open from 4pm to 8pm on Fridays and from 1pm to 6pm on weekends but the bar is open every day.
Boulder Breweries & Sports Bars
Sample new suds and watch the big game with your friends at the best local breweries and sports bars:
- Mountain Sun Pubs & Breweries at 1535 Pearl St
- Sanitas Brewing Co. at 3550 Frontier Ave #A
- Avery Brewing Company at 4910 Nautilus Ct N
- Bluff Street Bar & Billiards at 2690 28th St #E
- Outback Saloon at 3141 28th St
Mountain Sun Pubs & Breweries has been producing some of the best original ales and lagers in the region since 1993. They deliver fresh quality pub fare and expertly crafted local beers at reasonable prices in a setting that feels like your living room.
The award-winning White Rascal Belgian-style white ale, Maharaja Imperial IPA, and a nationally regarded barrel-aging program are just a few of Avery Brewing Company’s noteworthy brews.
For a relaxed neighborhood hangout with a few pool tables as well as a menu of beer, cocktails, and traditional pub dishes Bluff Street Bar & Billiards is an excellent choice. It is one of the top sports bars near you to watch the big game and clear the tables.
Since its inception in April 1990 the Outback Saloon has been a community staple and a safe haven. There are pool tables, dart boards, full-length shuffleboard, skeeball, a foosball table, and screens for watching your favorite sports.
Local Drink Specials
Visit these bars with drink specials near you to buy cheaper alcohol and your wallet will thank you:
- The Westend Tavern at 926 Pearl St
- Boulder Cork at 3295 30th St
- License1 Boulderado at 2115 13th St
The Westend Tavern offers great alcoholic drink specials in your area Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 5pm and Thursday through Saturday from 9pm to 10pm. They are open daily for dining, take-out, and delivery.
You can also buy cheaper drinks from 4:30pm to 6pm Monday through Sunday at Boulder Cork Bar while sampling their handcrafted desserts or digging into their large wine and liquor range.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
Here is a good list of bars with trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- Backcountry Pizza & Tap House at 2319 Arapahoe Ave
- Dark Horse at 2922 Baseline Rd
Every Wednesday at 7pm Backcountry Pizza & Tap House hosts a fun local bar trivia. Their quizzes cover topics ranging from Hungary to the Hunger Games, science to sports, and the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.
Dark Horse boasts an NFL Sunday game night schedule and is open at 9am for pre-game entertainment. They operate from 11am to 2am on Thursdays through Saturdays and until midnight on Mondays through Wednesdays.
Outback Saloon from our list of breweries and sports bars in Boulder and Full Cycle Bikes from our next list also could have gone in here as they offer trivia as well.
Don’t forget on Saturdays and every Sunday at Bluff Street Bar where they organize trivia from the breweries list.
Dance, Karaoke & Live Music
Anyone that wants to dance, listen to live music, and sing karaoke can head to:
- Park Center Lounge at 12011 N Pecos St
- Supermoon at 909 Walnut St
- BOCO Cider at 1501 Lee Hill Rd #14
- Full Cycle Bikes at 2355 30th St
If you want to dance and sing karaoke at a bar near you while savoring wonderful meals and drinks head to Park Center Lounge. On Thursdays you can enjoy supper, cocktails, and a dance floor with live music from local bands at Supermoon.
BOCO Cider features live music every Thursday through Sunday night while Full Cycle Bikes has live music every Friday from 7pm to 9pm as well as trivia. Outback Saloon from our list of breweries and sports bars also has a Boulder bar karaoke night.
You might also want to read our posts on:
- All Kinds Of Bars In Denver
- All Kinds Of Bars In Colorado Springs
- All Kinds Of Bars In Vail, Aspen & Breckenridge
- All Kinds Of Bars In Kansas City
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Boulder
After reading all of that you should have a much better understanding of what is available near you. There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke in your area.
If you think we got anything incorrect or notice us listing any venues that are no longer open please tell us in the comments so we can keep this info as up to date as possible. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Boulder.