With the holidays comes the time of year to entertain friends and family members. Getting out to explore the great places to have a drink in Fort Collins adds to the fun.

Who better to recommend places to go and get a great drink/cocktail in Fort Collins, than those who live and love Fort Collins the most. We have eleven places that they say you should grab at drink at as you celebrate the holidays in the Choice City.

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Without question, Fort Collins is one of the best places to hang out during Christmas and New Year time of the year. The lights in Downtown draw tens of thousands of people; where is everyone going to get a drink? One person asked the folks in Word of Mouth Fort Collins Facebook group, and I put together this list of 11 of the most-recommended joints.

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Whether you may be looking for someplace quiet, someplace fun, live music, or the perfect mixologist, this list should have what you're looking for in Fort Collins. Bright places, darker places, swanky places, relaxed places. Again, you should find what you're looking for.

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Let's take a look at where Fort Collins says you should go, in Fort Collins, for a great holiday cocktail:

ACE GILLETT'S

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Ace Gillett's is the oldest "speakeasy-feel" bar/club in Fort Collins, dating back to 1923. Located beneath The Armstrong Hotel, Ace's is a true Fort Collins classic.

 

 MOBB MOUNTAIN DISTILLERS

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MOBB, on Linden, has been around since 2016. If you're looking for a more "laid-back" place to enjoy a cocktail, this could be your spot.

PERSIMMON

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Newer to the scene in Old Town, Persimmon is a little café that's open for your morning coffee, your lunch, your evenings. Great bites and great "creative cocktails."

 


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THE RESERVE AT OLD ELK

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Old Elk Distillery has a fantastic boutique tasting room/bar/restaurant. Stop in for a great cocktail, or stick around for a great meal, as well.  

 

 

 

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ELLIOT'S MARTINI BAR

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Open since 1997, Elliot's Martini Bar is legendary for it's great atmosphere and fantastic cocktails, including their "Dessertinis."

 


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ELEVATION 5003 DISTILLERY

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Located outside of Old Town, at Lemay and Drake (in the Scotch Pines Shopping Center,) Elevation 5003 is the creation of former brewer Loren Mathews.

 


CAFE VINO

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Located near the CSU campus, Café Vino has 200 different wines, along with a great atmosphere and fantastic food.


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SOCIAL

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One of the trendiest and most-popular hot spots in Fort Collins, Social, is the underground cocktail bar that is a "must." Like they say, "Life is short, celebrate it."  

 

 

 

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WILLIAM OLIVER'S

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One of Fort Collins' favorite whiskey bars, William Oliver's Publick House has whiskey from all over the world, local beer and spirits, and great food (especially bacon.) Bring your friends/family to have a drink in the "snug."

 


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SUNSET LOUNGE AT ELIZABETH HOTEL

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One of most unique hot spots in Fort Collins sits atop the wonderful Elizabeth Hotel in Downtown. Take in the view of Downtown as you enjoy Sunset Lounge's  all-weather open-air jazz bar.

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