Locally Owned

Estes Park has an impressive list of family-owned businesses that have created their own wine, beer, or spirits.

Enjoy a tasting, outdoor seating, and live music, and appreciate the spin each one has put on their products.

See our Calendar of Events for fun events around libations.

Hard Choices

The Barrel is a Bavarian-style beer garden and hall with a large patio. They offer live music during the summer and fall months. The Barrel has a full bar with 64 rotating taps focusing on craft beer, mead, cider, wine, and craft cocktails. Bring in your own packed picnic or food from any restaurant. On-site food trucks will rotate throughout the summer season. Special event venue. Reservations accepted. 970-616-2090, TheBarrel.beer.

Handcrafted beers await you at Estes Park Brewery. With names as unique as the region that surrounds it, there is a beer for every taste. Try a Trail Ridge Red, Estes Park Gold, or the Redrum Ale. They have a restaurant with pub-type fare. Their beer is available at liquor stores across the state and at Safeway. 
970-586-5421, EPBrewery.com.

Estes Park Distilling Co. has uniquely-flavored, small batch spirits. Stop in to taste and purchase their 15 flavored moonshines and five whiskeys, plus vodkas. They also sell clothes, souvenirs sauces, jams and jellies, and candles. Bob & Tony’s Pizza, a community staple since 1957, is located inside with seating in the back and outside. 970-586-2044, EstesParkDistillingCo.com.

Full Throttle Distillery is a boutique distillery that sells their line of moonshine, whiskey, and vodka, as well as branded clothes and souvenirs, sauces, jams and jellies, and even scented candles. They have live outdoor music and food. 

Hogback Distillery is the closest distillery to Rocky Mountain National Park. The tasting room, shop, and bar offers bourbon, rye and single-malt whiskies plus a bottled and ready-to-drink Old Fashioned cocktail. Check out the Rocky Mountain Bourbon-exclusive to Estes Park. 720-357-9320, HogbackDistillery.com.

Rock Cut Brewing Co. has 12 taps with beers for all palates, plus a family-friendly taproom and outdoor patio. Food trucks rotate or bring your own food. You can enjoy their beer at several local restaurants in town. 970-586-7300, RockCutBrewing.com.

Snowy Peaks Winery offers 25 wines from Colorado, including several award winners created in Estes Park. Sample many delicious varieties or enjoy a glass in a family-friendly environment. Purchase a bottle to enjoy on a picnic. 970-586-2099, SnowyPeaksWinery.com.

Enjoy While You Dine Out

Many of these drinks are available at the local restaurants. Look for them to enjoy with your meal.