Local pours. Good company. One more story.
Leave a little room for tomorrow.
Book a stay in Clear Creek and make time for dinner, a slow morning, and whatever your adventure has planned next.
Know Before You Go.A favorite beer after the mountain. A cocktail in a historic building. A tasting that introduces you to something new. Clear Creek’s breweries, tasting rooms, and neighborhood bars give you another way to get to know the place and the people behind it.
Pull up a chair, order something to share, and let the conversation carry on. There’s plenty to enjoy after the day’s adventures.
BREWERIESMade here. Best enjoyed together.
TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY & PUB
Idaho Springs
A local tradition with room at the table.
Brewing in Idaho Springs since 1994, Tommyknocker brings Colorado beer and a full pub menu together on Miner Street. Explore the beer selection, share a pretzel, and settle in for burgers, sandwiches, and another round of stories from the day.
WESTBOUND & DOWN
Idaho Springs
Mountain days meet a good meal.
Find Colorado craft beer and comfort food at this downtown brewpub. Come curious about what’s pouring, bring an appetite, and make an afternoon around town part of your mountain getaway.
MEAD, CIDER & TASTING ROOMSFollow your curiosity to a different glass.
SLAYMAKER CELLARS
Idaho Springs
An old tradition. Something new to try.
Discover mead, a drink made by fermenting honey, at this downtown tasting room. Sample different styles, ask about the flavors, and find a bottle to bring home as a reminder of your time in Clear Creek.
CLEAR CREEK CIDERY & EATERY
Idaho Springs
Come curious. Bring your appetite.
Explore a broad selection of ciders alongside burgers, sandwiches, soups, and shareable bites. Choose a familiar flavor or ask for help finding something new, then give yourself time to enjoy the meal.
YARD’S TAP HOUSE
Idaho Springs
A little more Colorado on tap.
Browse 36 taps featuring Colorado beer, cider, wine, seltzer, and mead. Hungry? Bring over a meal from Smokin Yard’s BBQ across the street, or pick up something else you love and settle in.
COCKTAILS & WINEFind a comfortable corner. Stay for the conversation.
BREAD BAR
Silver Plume
Old walls. New stories.
Settle into a cocktail bar housed in an 1800s-era bakery. Bread Bar’s historic setting makes a drink in Silver Plume feel like part of getting to know the town. Bring someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with.
THE BEE’S KNEES WINE BAR
Idaho Springs
A glass of wine. An unhurried evening.
Antique furnishings, charcuterie boards, and a selection of wine make this Miner Street spot an inviting place to pause. Share a board, pull out a game, or check the calendar for live music.
STAY FOR ANOTHER DAY
Give the evening a little more room.
Book a place to stay and make time for dinner, conversation, and breakfast tomorrow. Plan a sober ride between stops and back to your lodging so everyone can enjoy the evening.