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Breweries and Grills

Durango, Colorado, is a beer-lovers paradise! Home to the world-renowned Ska Brewing, Durango boasts numerous craft breweries and grills that satisfy any discerning palate.

From hazy IPAs and traditional German lagers to unique sour beers, Durango's array of brewery options offers something for everyone.

Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or simply looking for an afternoon out with friends, explore the various taprooms around town and discover what makes Durango unique! Plenty of great brewpubs offer both traditional favorites and experimental creations - so grab a pint, a burger, and start your adventure in this picturesque mountain town with a full belly!

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Itinerary: Beer, Wine & Spirits Tour

Tour and taste your way through all our local breweries, distillery and local wine here in Durango.

1. Steamworks Brewing located at 801 E. 2nd avenue. Opening in 1996, Steamworks has been brewing up some mighty delicious beer, with 14 great American Beer Fest awards and 4 world beer cups awards, they got the beer making down to a science. Check out their expansive bar inside or enjoy the huge elevated patio for a great view of the mountains, it’s a sweet place to hang out and enjoy a beer or two!

2. Four Leaves Winery is a quaint boutique winery located across the street from the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge railroad station. They import the highest quality grapes and handcraft, blend and ferment all their own wines right in front of you. Stop in for a wine tasting, a glass of wine or pick up a bottle to take home. They now have a great outdoor patio that is pet friendly! Located at 528 Main Avenue.

3. Carver Brewing Company 1022 Main Avenue, features an array of brews on tap for everyone. From hopheads to Belgian style, you are sure to find something for your palate. With a great atmosphere at the front bar to the back patio, you will fit in with the locals. It's the local "Cheers" hang out spot.

4. Eso Terra Cider works at 588 Main Avenue. Eso Terra brings a new flare to Downtown, serving premium artisanal ciders crafted from heritage apples in orchards of the wild southwest. Located just down from the train depot, you will find a great atmosphere to sit back and enjoy the variety of ciders on the menu.

5. Durango Craft Spirits at 1120 Main Avenue. Durango's first grain-to-glass distillery since prohibition, producing small batch, creatively distinctive distilled spirits using the highest quality regional ingredients. Enjoy their innovative cocktails like the Stella Dempsey, made with Chokecherry Jam and Mayday Moonshine topped off with Ginger Ale.

6. Durango Beer and Ice Company located at 3000 Main Avenue. Durango newest Brewery, located in the North Main District. Offering local beer, good food and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Check out their beautiful outdoor patio, it’s a great place to hang out and stay awhile.

7. Durango Winery at 900 Main Avenue Suite E. Featuring award-winning selections from wineries around the state of Colorado. They are working towards fermenting their own Durango Winery varietals soon. Located in a quaint downstairs location in the heart of Downtown. This is a perfect quiet spot to spend an afternoon with friends.

8. The Bookcase and the Barber at 601 E. 2nd Ave., Suite B - Beyond the bookcase you can access specialty-crafted cocktails and take a step back in time to the Prohibition if you know the password. Offerings some of the best cocktails in town, like an old Fashioned, Vesper, Screwdriver and more. Find the daily password on their Facebook page to get in.

9. Union Social House at 3062 Main Avenue in the North Main District. The Union Social House, where friends meet! This is a kid friendly location, with games and fun activities for the kids to enjoy while you socialize with your friends. Offering an array of food trucks with a variety of options. Enjoy hanging out in a great casual environment. Indoor and outdoor seating!

10. Sutcliff Vineyards Tasting Room at 120 W. 8 th Street. The Sutcliff Vineyard out of McElmo Canyon has opened a new tasting room in Downtown Durango. The tasting room will offer a variety of local wines from the vineyard along with light food items like Charcuterie boards and salads.

11. El Moro Sprits and Tavern at 945 Main Avenue. The name ‘El Moro’ also reflects Durango’s history, as in the early 1900s, 945 Main Ave. truly was the El Moro Saloon. Serving up an extensive offering of beers and wines from throughout the world, and unique “old world” inspired cocktails that El Moro’s mixologists have christened “culinary cocktails.”

12. The Office at 699 Main Avenue. The office is a quaint little gathering spot serving very creative hand-crafted drinks, fine wines, and craft beers. Featuring local musicians most evenings & weekends. It’s the place to be after a long day at the “Office.”

13. The Diamond Belle Saloon at 699 Main Avenue. This is the real deal folks. Once home to the Strater-Thorpe Drugstore, The Diamond Belle was restored to its saloon greatness in 1957 when Earl Barker Jr. decided to “ask forgiveness instead of permission” of his father Earl Sr. The decision was immediately successful, and the saloon was full! There’s a lot of history in these walls (and ceilings). Come and “Belly Up” to The Belle.

14. Animas Brewing at 1560 East 2nd Ave. offers a variety of flavorful craft beer with a great selection of comfort food. Enjoy their fantastic patio during the warm season. Easy access right off the bike path by Rotary Park. Open for food and drinks daily at 11am (except for Monday, the kitchen opens at 4pm).

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“IT TAKES CHARACTERS TO BREW BEER WITH CHARACTER”

Somewhere out in Colorado, in the year nineteen hundred and ninety-five, two guys named Dave and Bill learned that while they loved gulping down good beer, they weren’t yet old enough to buy it. They figured an answer to their quandary would appear if they drank enough and listened to enough thinking music, also known as Ska. On the second Skaturday of Skatember it hit them. If they brewed their own beer they’d have all the beer they could ever want. And while they were at it, why not brew the most magnificent suds ever quaffed in their neck of the woods…or any other neck for that matter.

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Ska Brewing Celebrates 25 Years Of Mexican Logger And Welcomes Patio Season To The Rockies

Ska Brewing Releases Southwest Coast IPA

Dogs are welcome outside in our beer garden (leashed + attached to their human).

All parents need to be monitoring their childrens’ whereabouts AT ALL TIMES. Unsupervised children will be dipped in bronze and sold off as sculpture.

THE SKA LAGER

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THE RASPBERRY BLONDE

It’s Old-Man Bitter

Super busy and we rode through rain on our Harley all day and just wanted to eat and have a quick beer. April was amazing!! We got an appetizer very quickly and a 6 pack, highly recommend for the service!

Kelly Trip Advisor Review

Yummy beer and yummy food. Service was good, there was a wait, but overall solid. Place was nice, inside and outside seating. Definitely going again!

Kelli Yelp Review

Beer awesome/ food really good / staff super friendly Thank you

Zella Google Review

1st time and loved this place. Nice setting with both indoor and outdoor seating. Food and beer was really good! We'll be back next time we're in Durango.

S, Trip Advisor

If I lived in Durango this would be my go to place! The brew and bar food is the best! I will be back if I am out west again!

Donald, Yelp Review

Consistently good craft beer, with a wide selection of options. Pub food never disappoints.

Steven, Google Review

Great beer! Always perfect

Brad, Google Review

Glad we stopped in. We stayed in Durango for one night and decided to try this brewery for dinner. The service was timely and food was fresh. Husband saids the pizza is one of the best he has had since being in CO. The gyro was so tender and flavorful.

Sheryl, Trip Advisor

Such a cool place. If you don't mind Ska music and like to drink beer, check this place out. Food and beer were great and the staff are spectacular and knowledgable. We will definitely be coming back.

Pat, Google Review

Ska is always a stop on our trips to Durango. We try to swing by for lunch but even if we can't get to that, a quick drink is a must. We love that we can purchase beer to take back with us, the Euphoria is our very favorite, and enjoy even after we've come back to AZ. The service is friendly, the food is actually pretty tasty and they have some pretty cool souvenirs/swag in the little store in the front.

Eric, Yelp Review

Fantastic place to drink a beer from a long time multi year old brewery. My first visit to ska and second time in Durango Colorado. LoL a bucket list visit and it was right.We very much enjoyed lunch upstairs on the outside deck. Perfect after the long ride there. We both could not have asked for more toward the end of any day.

M, Google Review

Nice menu and one of the more popular local breweries in Durango with seasonal menu.

Kolin, Google Review

We got appetizers. The jerk wings were outstanding! Not too hot with a lot of flavor. Then a cheese pizza. The selection of craft beer was huge. We tried 2 different kinds. Also bought 2 six packs and a growler to bring home. Ver good!

Sandra Trip Advisor

This place truly checked all the boxes for me as a traveler passing through town. Family friendly, dog friendly, great food, tasty cold beer, friendly service, patio seating. As a traveler with a dog I have to go with dog friendly restaurants if I eat outside of camp. Ska delivered! Thanks for a wonderful experience and we will see you next time!

Nicole, Yelp Review

Great place. Best brew food that I have had. The beer was good too.

Melinda, Google Review

Friendly brewery with a great selection of beer. This is the first brewery we had ever been to, and I am glad we visited. Nice place and very friendly. We were staying at a hotel just down the street and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to try it. The Mexican Logger is fantastic! My wife tried the 5 sampler. She is not normally a beer drinker, but she found some brews she really liked. We left with a couple of six packs and some souvenirs. And now we know what SKA is!

Spike, Yelp Review

We really enjoyed this brewery. It has one of my husbands favorite beers. We spent two days here after a bike ride and really enjoyed the outside patio. It was very relaxing. The pizza was good as well!

Dawn, Yelp Review

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Top 5 Local Only Breweries

When you plan a getaway to Durango, Colorado, the options for fun are endless. When you can’t wait to incorporate some serious flavor and excitement into your experience, the following are five of the top local-only breweries in Durango that you just won’t want to miss out on while you’re in town!

Breweries in Durango: Steamworks Brewing Company

If eclectic spaces where you can pair amazing beer and savory bar bites sound like just your style, stopping by Steamworks Brewing Company during your time in Durango, Colorado promises to please. This palate-pleasing stop is found at 801 E. 2nd Avenue and is open to the public Thursday through Monday from 11:00 am until 11:00 pm. Steamworks Brewing Company is a welcoming and vibrant restaurant and brewery where friends can gather in a place that’s built around a warehouse-style aesthetic. The service here is notoriously friendly and the menu options are just as inviting. The variety of craft beers on hand is impressive, to say the least. Steamworks Brewing Company serves up everything from IPAS to lagers and stouts upon request. Fresh ingredients are foundational to the food menu at Steamworks Brewing Company where visitors can order up everything from an Indonesian peanut salad to pizza, burgers, and a Cajun boil.

Ska Brewing Company

Situated at 225 Girard Street, Ska Brewing Company in Durango is truly one-of-a-kind. Far beyond a traditional microbrewery, this establishment is themed around music, flavor, and fun. Ska Brewing Company is located within a wind-powered facility and when you’re not sipping an afternoon away in Durango style, you can easily be enjoying a tour of this innovative destination. Ska Brewing hosts a weekly BBQ event designed to bring in friends for a good time enjoyed together savoring new flavors within the on-site beer garden. At Ska Brewing Company, craft beer right from the source can be enjoyed alongside a variety of savory menu items. Small plates include everything from margarita flatbread and green chile fries to kettle-cooked chips and chicken wings. While salads and tacos are a popular choice, craft beer can also be paired with brick oven pizzas that are sure to delight. Ska Brewing Company is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. This is one of the best Durango breweries!

Carver Brewing Company

If you find yourself near 1022 Main Avenue during your Durango adventures, heading over to Carver Brewing Company is always a good idea. Open daily from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm, Carver Brewing Company is loved for its savory breakfast menu, palate-pleasing pub food, sprawling outdoor patio, and of course, amazing craft beer selections too! While the appetizer options include pretzel bites, quesadillas, and chicken wings, those looking to pair their beer with something more robust might opt for a sandwich, burger, or vegetarian meatloaf option. Signature cocktails and wine are also available in addition to beers on tap and one-of-a-kind craft labels. For a non-alcoholic alternative, try the ginger beer or root beer, both of which are handcrafted right on-site!

Durango Beer & Ice Company & High Trestle Brewing Company

At the Durango Beer & Ice Company & High Trestle Brewing Company, the name is long and so are the options for finding delicious flavors when you swing by! This fantastic brewery and restaurant is located at 3000 Main Avenue and is open Thursday and Friday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Guests can choose to settle into the main dining room when they arrive which features mountain-chic décor, warm red paneled walls, and a cozy ambiance to match. If a fresh air moment is more in the cards, head out to the sprawling patio and pair your craft beer selection with an exterior view. IPAs, stouts, and lagers flow freely at this brewery and eatery which is also popular for its regularly live musical performances.

Animas Brewing Company

For the very best of an authentic Durango breweries experience, head over to Animas Brewing Company at least once while you’re in town. Located at 1560 E. 2nd Avenue, Animas Brewing Company is named for the iconic local river of the very same name! Animas Brewing Company is open from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday with extended hours until 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Animas Brewing Company is easy to spot thanks to the fact that this savory stop is located within a restored cabin brimming over with rustic mountain appeal. Here it’s just as easy to order up an Irish-influenced dish as it is to sip the day away with your favorite IPA in hand.

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San Juan Brewfest

August 23-24, 2024

Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

Event Description

The San Juan Brewfest is held at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. The Brewfest is the best beer tasting festival in the Four Corners and benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado.

Friday August 23, 5:00 - 8:00 pm: Only 700 general admission tickets will be sold for the opening day of the San Juan Brewfest. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and cideries, live music, and tons of fun. Food is available for purchase.

Saturday August 24, 1:00 - 5:00 pm: VIP ticket holders will have access to Brewfest one hour early and have a small meal included with your ticket, plus some Brewfest merch, along with the souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and live music. General admission tickets will also be sold. Just like the day before, general admission ticket holders receive a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries, live music, and tons of fun. Food is available for purchase.

Please remember: no dogs allowed, and only those over 21 are permitted to the enter the festival.

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This Beer Train Takes You on a Mountain Adventure of a Lifetime

All aboard! Grab your train ticket and a pint glass, you're riding on the Durango brew train! Running only a few times a year, this beer -filled train takes you around the bends of the Colorado Cascade Canyon complete with live music and all the craft beer you can imagine.

Step aboard the authentic 1920s steam locomotive in Durango, Colorado, a small town near the New Mexico border. You'll be whisked away and enjoy a pleasant ride along the  Animas River on your way to the Cascade Canyon in the San Juan National Forest. And all while local brewers walk through the cars and keep your glasses filled with Colorado brews. 

Along the way make sure to take a look out the windows, especially when the train crosses the highline. " The highline is one of the peak moments because it's jaw-dropping," shares Christian Robbins, marketing director for Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. "You could just look out the train, and there's this huge 500-foot cliff down to the river you're looking over."

Once at the Cascade Canyon, riders are let off the train to enjoy a catered lunch complete with live music from local bands and of course, more beer to enjoy. Your lunch spot is in the middle of the woods with only the train tracks, making it a completely unique experience.

Riders can expect to sip on some amazing brews on this beer train. Some local breweries that could pop up on the trip include  Steamworks Brewing, Ska Brewing, Animas Brewing Company, and Carvers Brewing. In 2018 the train added Four Peaks Brewing (Tempe, Arizona) and Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, Colorado). Although the 2019 brewery list hasn't been revealed yet, the train promises quality local beer from craft brewers on every train ride. 

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Beer lovers can book their train rides on the Durango train website. Tickets sell out fast, so grab them while you can.

This article was originally published on Apr 22, 2019.

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Southwest colorado brewery tour.

May 28, 2021 by Stephen Adams

Do you love craft beer?  Want to get out and see the beautiful state of Colorado?  Want to visit far-flung Colorado breweries but aren’t sure how to go about it?  For those who answered “Yes!” to these questions, continue to watch this site because I am preparing a Colorado Brewery Tour article series that maps out a route of 10 to 18 breweries you easily can visit over an extended-weekend trip.

Denver is the starting point for each tour since the majority of Colorado Brewery List members are from this metropolitan area.  However, you can adjust the maps quite easily to start your tour from another location. Each day includes a Google Maps™ link for that day’s destinations.  These are a great springboard for planning your personal itinerary.

Most of the tours that I’ve designed are for a full three-day weekend.  This allows for full enjoyment of four to six breweries on each day with time to spare for other activities.  The Southwest tour is the only one that adds Thursday to the weekend because you need the additional time to cover the distance and the large number of breweries in the region.  While I did not include each brewery’s hours of operation, in many cases I start each day at the earliest opening brewery and finish it at the last to close location.  Before your tour, be certain to double check that the breweries you want to visit will be open at the time of your visit because operation hours have a tendency to change depending on season, holiday, and anticipated traffic volume.

The best way to undertake these tours is to have a designated driver who you should shower with praise, free meals, and gifts.  Regardless, I have designed these tours to include no more than two or three breweries before checking into your hotel and then walking (or Lyft/Uber) to the rest of the locations where you and your designated driver can enjoy yourselves fully.

Southwest Colorado Tour (18 breweries)

For this tour, you’ll visit all of the breweries in the beautiful southwest corner of Colorado.  This encompasses the towns of Pagosa Springs, Durango, and Cortez, and nearby surrounding areas.

Thursday (4 Breweries in Del Norte & Pagosa Springs)

The very first stop on this brewery tour is about four hours from Denver in the San Luis Valley town of Del Norte.

There you will find Three Barrel Brewing which utilizes the regional malt house Colorado Malting Company and locally sourced ingredients. They have 5 consistent core beers with 7 seasonal beers on tap at all times. In addition to their good beer they have tasty wood-fired pizza, strombolis and calzones, salads, soups, panini sandwiches, desserts, and house made root beer and cream soda.

Note:  If you have extra time for this trip, from Del Norte you can head North to Creede where you will find the Spare Keg Brewerks taproom .

From Del Norte you will head into the San Juan Mountains and over Wolf Creek Pass (El 10,857 ft).  In just a little over an hour (plus the time you spend to take in the views) you will reach the town of Pagosa Springs.

After arriving in Pagosa Springs, I recommend heading to the western side of town first before coming back into the town center and walking to the last couple of breweries from your hotel.

Toward the west side of town, you’ll find The Break Room Brewing Company .   Branding themselves as “The Cheers of Pagosa” they are a friendly local’s bar and brewpub with a great patio and music venue.

After returning to downtown Pagosa Springs and settling into your hotel, you’ll have the choice of visiting one or both of the Riff Raff breweries.

Located in an historic 1898 Victorian house in downtown Pagosa Springs, the original Riff Raff Brewing  location opened in 2013 and provides a perfect cozy spot to relax and enjoy a craft beverage, lamb burger or signature Riff Raff nachos.

Riff Raff on the Rio sits on the majestic San Juan River featuring beautiful river and mountain views framed below Wolf Creek Pass. Sip a craft beer or cocktail and enjoy a creative appetizer while contemplating a unique and creative food menu highlighting a plethora of gastropub-esque salads, burgers and fun-fried items.

Friday (7 Breweries in Bayfield & Durango)

Friday is the day that you will get to experience all of the Durango breweries!  This is a lot of breweries so pace yourself.

Just before you get to Durango, you should stop at Bottom Shelf Brewery  which is located in the heart of the Pine River Valley, nestled in the quaint downtown area of Bayfield, Colorado (about 45 minutes from Pagosa Springs). BSB is currently in operation with a 3½ barrel brew house, with six BSB beers on tap year-round, and two seasonal BSB rotating taps. With their in-house smoked meats and specialty entrees, the brewpub also offers more for the customer’s palette than only tasty beer.

Your next stop is less than half an hour away at the southern edge of Durango: the famous Ska Brewing . Ska is the only Colorado regional brewery (defined by the Brewers Association as over 15,000 barrels per year) outside the front range and is known for great beer and great parties featuring ska concerts.  This is their story…

“Somewhere out in Colorado, in the year nineteen hundred and ninety-five, two guys named Dave and Bill learned that while they loved gulping down good beer, they weren’t yet old enough to buy it. They figured an answer to their quandary would appear if they drank enough and listened to enough thinking music, also known as Ska. On the second Skaturday of Skatember it hit them. If they brewed their own beer they’d have all the beer they could ever want. And while they were at it, why not brew the most magnificent suds ever quaffed in their neck of the woods… or any other neck for that matter.  Oh, and there’s a beer garden too, featuring The Container Restaurant!”

After enjoying Ska, check out Durango’s newest brewery, Anarchy Brewing Company where “In a world of chaos, at least we have good beer!”

Next, I suggest heading to the northern side of Durango to visit Durango Beer & Ice Company which serves beer made by High Trestle Brewing.  They are a brew house that provides local beer and good food with relaxed and friendly vibes. Inspired by the heritage of railroad and mining in the southwest and the old Durango Beer and Ice Brewery.

If you settle in a hotel in the downtown area, you can then easily walk to the remaining three Durango breweries.

Animas Brewing offers a variety of flavorful craft beer and compliments it with a spin on comfort food. All in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere with a beautiful patio right on the Animas River.

Next is Carver Brewing .  In 1988 Carver Brothers Bakery opened the brewery – making it the first brewery in the four corners region since prohibition and now the second oldest Colorado craft brewery (opening mere weeks after Wynkoop in Denver). Although still known affectionately by the locals as “Carvers”, Carvers then became Carver Brewing Company. They offer a variety of award-winning beers to try alongside amazing food and incredible service. It isn’t a trip to Durango without a stop at Carvers.

Steamworks Brewing opened its doors in Durango in September 1996. A favorite watering hole for locals and visitors alike, this brewpub has much more to offer than award-winning craft beer. Known as a town meeting place, Steamworks enjoys a bustling, fun environment.  Steamworks also tends to stay open rather late into the night so is ideal for your last stop on your Durango tour.

Saturday (5 Breweries in Mancos, Dolores, & Cortez)

On Saturday you will tour the five breweries in the Southwest corner of the state along with having time to visit some local landmarks.

Half an hour East of Durango is the town of Mancos where you will find Mancos Brewing which is a nano brewery (crafting beers in 2 to 7 barrel batches) and provides great beer in a relaxed setting. They aim to be a true public house — a place to meet a friend, or make a new one — a place to gather together for any and all reason.

After Mancos Brewing (or before if you get an early start), I would suggest spending the afternoon at one of the well-known national landmarks in the area.

Only 10 minutes outside of Mancos is Mesa Verde National Park which was established to preserve archaeological sites built by the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited Mesa Verde for more than 700 years (550 A.D. to 1300 A.D.). Currently Mesa Verde has over 4,700 archaeological sites including 600 cliff dwellings and the mesa top sites of pithouses, pueblos, masonry towers, and farming structures, with many more yet to be revealed. These sites are some of the most notable and best-preserved dwellings in the United States.

Another option is to head down (just over an hour) to the Four Corners Monument which is the only place in the U.S. where four states meet (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah). There you will find a vendor market where you can purchase native artwork directly from the artisan. Note: The monument is located in a rural area where there are no accommodations and services are limited.

Following your sightseeing, I recommend heading up to Dolores, which is 20 minutes from Mesa Verde or just over an hour from the Four Corners. There you will find Dolores River Brewery which was founded under the premise that everybody needs somebody, and every community should have a comfortable place to hang out with that somebody! They strive every day to create that place. A place where you can meet old friends and new ones over a beer, and some good conversation in a comfortable and inspiring setting with a fabulous beer garden.

From Dolores it is a quick trip down to Cortez where you will find the remaining three breweries of the day.

J Fargo’s Family Dining & Micro Brewery has a relaxed family atmosphere, with a full bar and micro-brewed beer. Their menu includes sirloin hamburgers, char-broiled steaks, southwestern favorites, homemade desserts and also a kids menu.

Located in downtown Cortez, Main Street Brewery has been open since 1995 as a casual dining restaurant for the whole family. They have nine original brews on tap including their famous Schnorzenboomer (an Amber Dopplebock).

I suggest saving the excellent WildEdge Brewing Collective as the last stop of the day.  While the other Cortez breweries are well established, WildEdge (which opened in 2017) has brought brewing innovation and some outstanding beers to the Southwest corner of Colorado.

When asked to say a few words about his place, Tucker Robinson, Owner/Brewer at WildEdge said, “After enjoying our amazing corner of the state, whether biking at Phil’s World or exploring Mesa Verde National Park, stop by our taproom to sample one of our 11 house made beers on tap. We always have a wide variety of beer styles waiting to be poured from massively dryhopped IPAs, to barrel aged sours, and dark beers as well.”

Sunday (2 Breweries in Florissant & Divide)

While not part of the Colorado Southwest collection of breweries, the final breweries in this trip are a couple spots to stop on your way home.

Funky Town Brewing is part of Iron Tree Table & Taps restaurant and resides in one of the smallest Colorado towns with a brewery (Florissant has a population of 172 people).  Here is how they describe their philosophy:

“We set out to hone classic brewing techniques while putting our culinary backgrounds to the test for flavor profiles that will push the boundaries of what you thought beer could be.  Working with local farms to source as much as we can and what.  Our inspirations lay in the Rockies where we forage for wild herbs, roots, barks and leaves to spice our beer.  We brew our beer 2 barrels at a time to ensure the beer is always fresh.”

Finally, last but certainly not least and located in the second smallest Colorado town with a brewery (Divide has 143 people), Paradox Beer specializes in barrel aged American wild ales, sours, & lagers.  They have a huge outdoor space with an awesome firepit and a spectacular view of the “backside” of Pikes Peak.

Jeff Airman, owner & brewer at Paradox put it simply:  “Paradox is a brewery and an experience.”

Note:  Another option, if you want to take a different route home or you have already been to Funky Town & Paradox, is to take Highway 285 to Fairplay and visit South Park Brewing and Highside Brewing there.  See more about these breweries at the end of my South Central Colorado Tour article.

I hope you enjoy your trip through the beautiful Colorado Southwest and all of the great breweries in the area.  If you take this tour or a similar route, please drop us a note and let us know how it went!

Next Up:  South Central Colorado Tour featuring all of the breweries in Canon City, Florence, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Alamosa, Poncha Springs, Salida, Buena Vista, Fairplay, & Bailey.

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Durango Beer and Ice Company

Local microbrewery with exceptional craft beer and friendly taproom.

Join us for a pint!

Our roots date to 1887 when the original Durango Beer and Ice Company brewery was founded.  We strive to continue the heritage and tradition of providing fresh craft beer brewed locally, in Durango .  Our goal is to make high quality beers brewed with craftmanship using locally or regionally sourced ingredients when available.  We don't offer wine or liquor but instead focus on brewing and serving beer we think is the best in the southwest.  No automation here, our brewers actively do things by hand - the way it was done in the past.  We believe you'll appreciate our approach when you taste any one of our fine beers. Join us in our rustic taproom.  A room with a brew!!

We all need a place to relax after work, so why not do it with a cold beer in your hand on our dog friendly deck? Join us for appetizers and our All Day Happy Hour every Thursday from 4pm-9pm in the taproom!   SELECT PINTS JUST $4.00

Additionally we showcase live music regularly on Thursdays when we have local musicians that call Durango home.  Come by on most Thursday evenings to enjoy live music. Who knows, maybe you'll discover your new Thursday hangout!  Live music other days too.  Checkout our social media notices. 

We offer a casual brewpub environment and dog friendly outside deck together with great beer and pub fare.  On-site parking makes access easier than a trip downtown too.  Add a great selection of appetizers and sandwiches and Durango Beer and Ice is an enjoyable departure from the routine.  

WHAT CUSTOMERS HAVE SAID

    "The family and I were at the hotel next door and what a relief to discover this place.  We didn't have to go downtown and scramble for parking" . - Hotel guest  

  " They have a couple IPAs that are exceptional..." - Satisfied consumer   

  " We had the garlic parm fries and burgers.  You can tell its all freshly made...and the deck was great". - Out of town customer   

DOG FRIENDLY DECK

We welcome you and your best friend.

All dogs must be on a leash of no more than about 6ft and must not be allowed to roam.  Dogs must be well behaved and not act aggressively toward other dogs or customers.  Dogs are not allowed on furniture but you are welcome to bring a dog bed or blanket.  We ask that you try to ensure your dog will not need "to go" while visiting the deck.  Should that happen, you are required to immediately clean up after your pet.  There is a green dog waste station at the parking lot end of the deck.  ANY VIOLATION OR NON COMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN CESSATION OF SERVICE AND A REQUEST FOR YOU TO DEPART.  

Your cooperation is appreciated by management and other guests!

DURANGO BEER AND ICE

We have a fresh beer ready for you.

You've read about us, now come on in and enjoy the local vibe and some of the best beer in the Four Corners and of course old Animas City!!

Durango Beer and Ice and High Trestle Brewing

3000 Main Avenue, Durango, Colorado 81301, United States

970-764-4466 [email protected]

Monday:     4pm - 9pm

Thursday - Sunday:     11am - 9pm

NOW SERVING BRUNCH 11 TIL 2

CLOSED:     TUES and WED

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Beer is better with appetizers so we prepare something for everyone.

Fried Pickles

Dill pickle spears hand battered and fried golden brown.  Served with House dipping sauce and Ranch.  May be the best beer and appetizer pairing. 

Onion Rings

Beer battered onions fried to a golden brown.  Served w/ Ranch dressing and house dipping sauce

Fried Zuchinni and Mushrooms

Beer battered and fried.  Served with House dipping sauce and Ranch.

Chips and SW Queso

A delicious blend of cheeses and green chili and jalapenos.  Served with tortilla chips of course. 

Pork and vegetable egg rolls deep fried and served with honey siracha and honey soy dipping sauces

Breaded okra discs deep fried and served with Wasabi Ranch and house dipping sauces

Poutine Fries

Hot  fries with white cheddar cheese curds and rich beef gravy.  Great with a beer!

Tortilla chips with house red chili, queso, jalapenos, melted cheddar, sour cream and salsa. 

Chili Queso Fries

Hot fried potatoes drizzled with our House red chili and southwest queso. 

Garlic Parmesan Fries

Hot fried potatoes with butter and minced garlic sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and a dash of parsley.  

Salads and Chilis

House salad.

Fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber and croutons.  Choose Vinaigrette, Ranch, or Honey Mustard dressing.

Dinner Salad

A larger mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, shredded cheese, and croutons.  Your choice of dressing.  Add grilled chicken strips to make a meal.   $3.00

RED Chili (cup or bowl)

House made with ground beef, pinto beans, and three types of red chile.  

GREEN Chili (cup or bowl)

Traditional NM style with Hatch Chiles and pork  (spice level can vary)  

SANDWICHES AND MORE

Pulled pork sandwich.

Tender pulled pork with house BBQ sauce topped with cole slaw on a toasted brioche style bun.  Served with fries.

Shepherd's Pie

A classic pub favorite.  Ground beef in gravy, peas, carrots - topped with garlic mashed potatoes then baked to finish.

Chili Cheese Dog

A premium grilled frank on a soft bun smothered in red chili with cheese.  Served with fries. 

Meatloaf Sandwich

 A thick cut of country style meatloaf on a brioche style bun with special sauce.  Served with fries.  

Hamburger or Cheeseburger

Hand pressed all beef burger grilled fresh.  Choice of cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack.  Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

Burger and a Pint Special (MON Only)

Southwest fare, burrito plate.

Flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef and house made refried beans smothered in red or green chili.  Topped with cheese and a dollup of sour cream.  

A cheesy quesadilla grilled to perfection.  Add red or green chili, or chicken or pork .  $3.50 more.

For the KIDS

Grilled cheese or corn dog.

A grilled cheese sandwich served with fries  or a corn dog with fries

BRUNCH MENU (11am - 2pm)

Breakfast burritos.

Scrambled eggs and hashbrowns with choice of bacon, sausage  or chorizo wrapped in a flour tortilla with cheese then smothered in red or green chili OR sausage gravy or green chili gravy

Biscuits and Gravy

Buttermilk biscuits (2) smothered in sausage gravy or green chili gravy

Southwest Green Chile Quiche

Fluffy eggs w/ cheese and green chiles baked to perfection then topped with a bit of house made green chili.  Add a side of bacon or sausage  $3.50

French Toast Casserole

Our french toast creation made with cinnamon, cream cheese and maple syrup served casserole style.  

TRY ONE OF OUR SPECIAL BREAKFAST BEERS Most all items available for take out

BEER OFFERINGS

Hand crafted beers by high trestle brewing, note our beer selection does change. below are beers frequently available., animas city amber 20 ibu 5.4% abv.

A classic style amber ale with mild notes of chocolate, caramel, and biscuit

Hop Hugger IPA 50 IBU 6.3% ABV

A complex and fruity IPA made in the more traditional style. Nice hop presence with a malt addition for drinkability

Bandora Black IPA 40 IBU 5.9% ABV

A hop forward dark IPA with rich roasted malt complementing a unique take on an IPA

Capital City Citra Pale Ale 44 IBU 6.0% ABV

Dbi dreamsicle * 10 ibu 5.3% abv.

A smooth golden ale with creamsicle notes.

Cross Tie Lager 27 IBU 4.9% ABV

Unfiltered oatmeal lager with grapefruit and floral notes brewed with Simcoe and Amarillow hops

Notch 8 Imperial Golden * 25 IBU 8.9% ABV

Wye wheat 11 ibu 5.3% abv.

A unique golden ale made with wheat malt to impart a crisper mouthfeel. Light dosing of hops results in balance to this golden delight.

Bonanza King Blueberry Ale * 10 IBU 5.2% ABV

A refined golden ale made with wheat malts and the essence of blueberry. Easy drinking flavor and respite for your palate. This will be your summer brew

Cascade Creek Coffee Stout * 35 IBU 4.8% ABV

Lightly cascading nitro stout with a dryer finish. Notes of chocolate and caramel with locally roasted coffee from 81301

Derail Ale 70 IBU 9.0% ABV

An Imperial Golden Ale with mild hop bitterness balanced with deep malt undertones to reveal a decidedly great example of a style you won't typically find

Idarado IPA 55 IBU 5.8% ABV

A juicy fruity hazy IPA showcasing select imported and American hops.

Prospect Pilsner 24 IBU 5.5% ABV

A classic Czech Pilsner with Saaz and Perle hops brewed light and crisp for a refreshing taste.

WE OFFER 64 OZ GROWLERS AND 16 oz FOUR-Packs TO GO

Due to market conditions prices are subject to change and may not be accurately reflected on this website

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970-764-4466

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Welcome to Anarchy Brewing Company

Horse Gulch, Durango, CO

Anarchy Brewing Company is a neighborhood nano-brewery featuring small batch, frequently rotating beers. The brewery is a “homegrown” taproom built, decorated and run by the founder and friends. We are brewing both traditional and unique beers, as well as collaborating with other local brewers. Anarchy Brewing Company’s mission is to provide a welcoming space for individuals, friends, families, and dogs, whilst embodying our love of punk rock, mountain bikes and the outdoors.