West End Pub - Fort Collins

West End Pub

1119 W Drake Rd

 Fort Collins, CO 80526

(970) 377-0039

Monday – Sunday 11 am to close

We were lucky enough to stumble upon this place one night while out with friends. This is the perfect place to just chill out, have a beer and play darts or pool while listening to the jukebox.  The patrons posted up where of a mixed variety and all very friendly. 

Atmosphere:  This place is everything you expect from a typical dive bar , yet very clean. It is set up in a strip mall and has a store front entry. Once inside the long bar is on the northern wall with the south side of the bar is filled with pool tables, video game machines and darts. There are recliner couches along the front of the bar, directly under the windows and also towards the back, for those who want to lounge around. There is a jukebox on the back wall that played a lot of country music but offered some rock classics. There is ample seating at the bar and the few high top tables throughout the place.The crowd was very diverse with a few college guys, couples and old guys watching the TV;s around the bar and playing pool. The walls and ceilings are painted in dark colors and decorated with typical beer signs and plaques.

Service:  We only noticed one person working behind the bar and she seemed to have it covered. She was friendly, engaging and knew her liquor.

Drinks:  West End Pub has an average selection of domestics and craft beers.  There is a dry erase board behind the bar listing specials mostly some shots and concoctions we had never heard of, although they sounded good.  We didn't try any of the specialty shots because the bottle of Black Velvet behind the bar was just too enticing and comical. we had to keep it real and toss one back only to then see the bottle of Yukon Jack.  The bar is stocked with  all the usual liquors nothing super high end. 

Food:  There is a small selection of typical bar food here. There did not appear to be menus so we had to ask , but they do carry items such as poppers, burgers, pizza, fries and a few other less healthy options that go perfectly with your beer.

Amenities:  Jukebox , cork dart boards, electronic dart boards, Pool table, HD TV’s, pinball machine, video game machines, mega touch machine, ATM, skeeball, recliners.

Parking:  There is ample parking in the lot where the bar is located.

The Buzz:  Live music on Friday and Saturday  nights, dart tournaments, Wednesday night karaoke, daily drink specials , Monday through Friday Happy Hour .

The Hideout Patio Bar & Grill - Fort Collins

The Hideout Patio Bar & Grill
1903 East Lincoln Avenue
Fort Collins, Co 80524
970-407-1903
http://hideoutpatiobarandgrill.com
Tuesday -Thursday – 11:00 am to Close
Friday – 11:00 am to Midnight
Saturday – 8:00 am to Midnight
Sunday – 8:00 am to Close

It doesn't matter what type of transportation you use to get to The Hideout Patio Bar & Grill – this is one biker bar where anyone fits in. Of course, motorcycle enthusiasts migrate here to admire all the hogs that are on display in the parking lot. But there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including live music, a great patio and so much people watching.

Atmosphere:  The first thing we noticed when approaching the bar is the rows of motorcycles parked out front, leaving no doubt that this is a biker bar. The majority of the bar is dominated by the patio which is lined with tables and chairs for outdoor seating as well as heat lamps for cooler nights. There is an indoor bar area decorated with beer signs, a few flat screen TV’s, high top tables, and a bar top facing out to the patio for people watching enthusiast. On the patio, there is large stage that rocks -out with live music on Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturdays, as well as a smaller stage inside the bar- when bad weather hits. The crowd is very mixed in age, but most wear Harley gear and leather of some fashion. The distant smell of burning rubber, from burn-outs in the parking lot and second hand smoke takes some getting used to but we didn't expect anything less.

Service:  We sat in the bar area facing out towards the patio and service was good. The place was packed and only one server was seen inside and another outside hustling.

Drinks: The Hideout likes to keep it simple by serving their beer in bottles. They do have a large selection of domestics, micros, and imported bottles, but no tap beer. The selection of liquors is a little slim but they do offer a full bar.

Food:  The menu is pretty basic with appetizers, soup & salad and entrees. There is a breakfast menu on Saturdays and Sundays as well as daily food specials. The entrée section features mostly burgers, sandwiches, steak and various types of hot dogs. We tried the Soft tail burger with fries and we were not overly impressed. It was bar food for sure, but not the best bar food .

Amenities:  Covered patio, 2 stages, pool table, ATM machine, HD TV’s, The Hideout merchandise for sale, heat lamps.

Parking:  There is plenty of parking in the parking lot as well as motorcycle parking.

The Buzz:  Live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7-11 pm, happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4:30-6:30 pm, breakfast offered on Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, guys night on Wednesday’s with $10 buckets of PBR from 6 pm to close,Trivia on Thursdays from 6 pm to 8pm .

Crazy Jack’s Saloon - Fort Collins

Crazy Jack’s Saloon
6520 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO

(970) 223-1100

www.crazyjackssaloon.com

Monday- Friday:   11:30 am to Close

Sat & Sun: Noon to Last Call

Crazy Jack’s Saloon is a place we frequent  mainly because of the cheap beer and tasty hot-wings. It’s about halfway between Loveland and Fort Collins in a less-than-flashy location, but is our kind of place. It’s always a mixed crowd but definitely not a college bar. It does appear they recently added a stage and removed one pool table for comedy nights and karaoke.

Atmosphere:  The décor inside has a 50’s diner feel to it, which is a little strange for a dive bar, but appear on the newer side. The lighting is perfectly dim even in the middle of the day.   There is a jukebox in the corner full of recognizable songs if you where born before 1990.  However, during our visit, there was some more modern tunes flowing from the speakers.  There is ample seating at the metal topped bar, high top tables and booths located along the outer walls. The entire place is clean , I mean very clean for a bar and this would include the bathrooms.

Service:  Good service , usually provided by the bartender.  The owner seems to always be around to lend a hand.  Not the biggest kitchen so if its crowded (it’s usually not) you may need to wait a couple extra minutes for your food.  But it’s served hot and promptly.

Drinks:  Your usual selection of local craft and domestic brews at a very affordable price .  They are a bit lacking in the import beer department.  A full bar, however no drink menu.  Seems to be your average beer and a shot kind of joint.  So if your looking for something with an umbrella, you’ll need to bring your own.

Food: The menu is a standard “bar menu” in the $5 to $8 range. Their big draw is the “Famous Jumbo Wings” with order sizes from 6 to 50 wings and a variety of flavors. They offer a flaming inferno wing challenge that will cost you an extra $.50, a few minutes of lip tingling, and some sweat on your brow.  However I think the challenge is only a personal one to test your intestinal fortitude. The wings are some of the best around, with the perfect combination of tenderness and crispiness .

Amenities:  Jukebox , Large covered patio in front, Party room, Pool table, free wifi, Many TV’s (no HD),

Parking:  There is ample parking in the lot surrounding the bar. Additional parking behind it as well.

The Buzz:  Karaoke on Friday’s, Comedy on select nights, 50 cent wings on Sunday’s, Blues and Rock bands on Thursdays, $2 coors lights before 7pm every day.