Drink BEST OF BOULDER

Cocktails The Bitter Bar

835 Walnut St., Boulder

Silver: License No. 1

Bronze: Jungle

Write-in: Gemini

Born from the marriage of a speakeasy and the definition of a neighborhood bar, The Bitter Bar is our readers’ favorite place to enjoy craft cocktail preparation in a vibey setting made for deep conversation and the company of friends. Of course The Bitter Bar makes many bitters in house, as well as infused simple syrups. You can order a classic here, like a negroni, or step outside the box and order a zapotec negroni, with coffee-infused mezcal, meletti liquor and cocchi vermouth di torino.

COFFEE HOUSE OZO COFFEE CO.

Multiple Locations

Silver: Boxcar Coffee

Bronze: Laughing Goat

Write-in: January Coffee

With five locations — four in Boulder and one in Longmont — our readers say OZO Coffee Company is the Best Coffee House in the county. With an extensive menu of ethically sourced coffee, expertly pulled espresso shots, and perfectly brewed teas, OZO is a caffeinated hub for a small social gathering or study session.

COFFEE ROASTER OZO COFFEE CO.

Multiple Locations

Silver: Boxcar Coffee

Bronze: Brewing Market

Write-in: Verb Coffee Roasters

OZO Coffee Company exclusively roasts ethically sourced coffees, which is part of why our readers love them (see: multiple wins in Best of Boulder year after year). But also, this is just damn good coffee. Try the Ozo Blend House Favorite, with hints of dark chocolate, s’mores and hazelnut, or Creek Stomper, a smooth, easydrinking summer sipper. With roasts from Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Rwanda, El Salvado and Honduras, there’s a roast every coffee lover will want to savor.

CRAFT BREWERY AVERY BREWING CO.

4910 Nautilus Court, Boulder, 303-440-4324

Silver: Mountain Sun Pubs and Breweries

Bronze: Left Hand Brewing

Write-in: Busey Brews

After 30 years in the brewing game, Avery Brewing Co. is no longer Boulder County’s secret. People around the country can enjoy this Gunbarrel brewery’s diverse offerings, like the barrel-aged Maharaja Imperial IPA and The Reverend Belgian-Style Quad. For those looking for a brew with lower AVBs, try a Stampede Colorado gold lager or Avery’s beloved White Rascal Belgian-style white ale. With strong ales, sour ales and brown ales, Avery has a beer for every hop head.

Winner Of 6 Best Of Boulder Awards