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GoldenHour
Horsetooth Tavern
Fort Collins, CO✓ Verified
Golden Hour verified May 2026
Caesar's Take
Tucked into the Rocky Mountain foothills, a familiar face to neighbors and a destination for out-of-towners. Boaters, hikers, hunters, campers, and bikers all end up here. The kind of place where the vibe is genuinely hard to replicate. Free live music almost every night of the week and a patio with fire pits and reservoir views. Worth the short drive out of town.
What to order
Green chili fries, smoked prime rib, hot wings, thin-crust pizza, elk sandwich with pickled red onions, and chocolate cake for dessert. Cowboy BBQ bacon burger and Blue on Black burger with bacon and blue cheese round out the food highlights. Cold local beer after a hike is the standard move.
Patio
Outdoor patio with a cozy fire pit, creating intimate nooks for friends and families to enjoy the view. Open air with mountain and foothills setting. Dog friendly.
More details
Signature move
Come off the reservoir or down the mountain, show up between 4 and 6pm for happy hour, order the green chili fries and smoked prime rib special, and stay for the live music. Weekend brunch available with bloody marys.
Good to know
Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday opens at 3pm. Happy hour runs 4-6pm, though the pricing isn’t posted online, so confirm at the bar. Weekend brunch, free poker every Sunday at 6pm, and live music most nights.
Happy Hour
Daily 4-6pm (pricing not published; window confirmed in reviews)
Specials
- Full bar — local craft beer selection
- Full menu available during open hours
- Free poker Sunday 6pm
- Free live music most nights
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Dog Friendly
Late Night
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