Social Craft - Fort Collins

Great service. Even better cocktails. A fancy, speakeasy atmosphere. Dark and quiet. We went early and didn't have to wait, but even on a Wednesday at 6pm, it was already filling.

The social has to be one of my favorite places to grab a bougie cocktail in Fort Collins. Some may use the term speakeasy and I would say that adequately sums up the vibe. While there is technically a sign, you really have to be looking for it in order to spot it. And here's a tip: look for the clock. Depending on the time of day that you go, there may be a small wait but I think it's well worth it. I stood out in below 30° weather last time I was there and didn't get frostbite so you'll be just fine. When it's your turn to go in, you'll be able to experience the dark and mysterious allure that the social boasts. As for the cocktails, there are standard ones and seasonal ones, hot ones and cold ones, alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties. I like to try new ones every time that I'm there and my partner and I tend to switch our drinks so we can try even more of a variety. It would be hard for me to recommend just one because there are so many good ones depending on the type of alcohol you like. This wonderful establishment also offers food. Think tapas and charcuterie boards. They also have a selection of desserts. While we didn't have the regular food, we did have a peanut-butter pie that was amazing. The other food that we did see coming out of the kitchen looked absolutely fantastic and we regretted having dinner first. As always, I did a bathroom check and they were very clean, offering men's, women's, and gender neutral bathrooms. The only drawback to this wonderful place is the fact that things are on the pricier end. However, if you are willing to spend $10-$15 on an artisanal, hand crafted cocktail, trying to impress a date, or looking for a more sophisticated atmosphere, I would highly recommend this establishment.

What a unique space downtown Fort Collins has! Yes, go through the gate and downstairs underground to access this bar. I can't give them a 5-star only because I didn't sample much of the menu during my brief visit. The service was outstanding, and the server was very friendly and helpful. My colleagues ordered a charcuterie plate that looked exquisite, but I don't eat meat, so I didn't sample any of it.

Had so much fun here! Ordered the berry white, lavender sour, and this ain't Texas. They gave us some complimentary pomegranate vodka shots and those little tasters were AMAZING. I'm tempted to spend the rest of my life trying to recreate them haha Server was attentive and everyone was very nice. This place feels fancier than most places without being too overpriced. We enjoyed the speakeasy decor!

One of my new favorite speak-easy experiences to date. Waited about 15 minutes before being led down a set of stairs underground into a swanky, beautiful bar and restaurant space. We had dinner previously before arriving, so we sampled drinks and a couple insanely delicious desserts. I had the espresso martini, which was surprisingly not too sweet and had a smooth, creamy taste. The bread pudding was uncomplicatedly delicious; the texture was perfection (tender, light, not too eggy) the whipped cream and cream cheese sauce were perfect accompaniments. The chocolate banana trifle was particularly surprising, as the coconut cake layered in between made for excellent texture and sophisticated sweetness. 10/10 recommend for a classy date night!