Fort Collins Distilleries, Wineries & Cider Bars

The Fort Collins drink scene is about more than just beer—did you know there are several distilleries, cider bars, and wineries in Fort Collins, too? Make the most of our liquid arts with a visit to one of these businesses, where local drinks, delicious food, and plenty of good times await. 

Visit one of the distilleries in Fort Collins to sample locally-made spirits. At Old Elk’s classy tasting room, The Reserve, several interesting cocktails are created with Old Elk whiskey and ingredients from other local businesses. At Elevation 5003 Distillery,a woman-owned distillery, try everything from corn whiskey and gin to bourbon, rye, amaro, and more by ordering from one of the most interesting cocktail menus in town. 

Blanchard Family Wines is a great place to start your Fort Collins wine adventure, offering white and red wines from Colorado and beyond. It’s located inside The Exchange, a lively hub for food, drinks, and fun. Another winery in Fort Collins worth checking out is Ten Bears Winery, just northwest of town. There, the winemaker started working in Fort Collins breweries before branching out to grow Marquette and La Crescent wine grapes on his town property. Visit and see the vineyards for yourself before you taste the product of Ten Bears’ labor! 

If you’re looking for a cidery in Fort Collins, stop by Scrumpy’s for a selection of seasonal ciders and casual pub food, or Locust Cider across the street, where you can enjoy a full gluten-free food menu and retro video games with your cider. Both cider bars offer regular events like trivia, dance nights, and happy hour.  

In Fort Collins, there’s a bar or tasting room for everyone, whether you’re in search of beer, wine, cider, or spirits. Come taste these local creations for yourself, and keep scrolling to see the other wineries, cideries, and distilleries in town.