7 Great Places to Grab a Drink in Pueblo

Be sure to stop by one (or all) of these seven bars, restaurants and breweries that locals adore.

By Rebecca Treon on April 25, 2024

Jeff Adkins

Whether strolling along the downtown Riverwalk or enjoying one of the area’s more remote outdoor attractions, you’re sure to work up a thirst. Luckily, there are plenty of local places to grab a drink in Pueblo, so you can say “Cheers!” to a day well spent. Here are a few local gems. 

Fuel & Iron 

Pueblo’s first food hall – a historic hardware store turned dining and event venue – offers variety when it comes to things to nosh on, but it’s anchored by a contemporary central bar. Pull up a stool to the marble wraparound counter and order an ice-cold Walter’s Pilsner, a historic revival. Or try one of its Colorado-inspired craft cocktails, like Bishop’s Lament (named after Bishop’s Castle) made with Hendrick’s gin, Campari, Lustau red vermouth and grapefruit bitters. 

Gold Dust Saloon 

If you’re in the mood for an Old West-inspired watering hole, the Gold Dust will fit the bill. You won’t want to miss the legendary green chile, topped with onions and cheese with a fluffy warm flour tortilla on the side. Wash it down with one of the signature mules. The classic mule is made with Colorado-made Breckenridge vodka, ginger beer, lime and mint, served in an icy copper mug. 

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Bite Me Cake Co./ Flip A Coin Arcade Bar 

Bite Me Cake Co. is a retro-inspired shop dedicated to sweet treats, but downstairs Flip A Coin Arcade Bar features vintage pinball machines, arcade games and a menu of snacks that ’80s-era, latch-key kids ate. After 6 p.m., the venue is 21+, serving arcade-themed cocktails like the Pinky (named after a Pac-Man ghost) and boozy milkshakes like the rum-spiked Sailor Jerry Root Beer Float. 

3 Margaritas 

3 Margaritas, a local chain owned by three immigrant brothers from Mexico, has 13 locations across Colorado. While you can’t go wrong with any of the options on their lengthy roster of authentic Mexican favorites, ordering one of their famous margaritas is a no-brainer. Forget margarita mix and a boring salt rim; the 3 Margaritas versions come zhuzhed up with ingredients like cucumber, jalapeño, mango or even an inverted Corona. 

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Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. 

Pueblo’s former police station’s new lease on life is as Brues, a brewery and restaurant on the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. Featuring a dozen of its own rotating taps, ranging from Mexican lager-style beers to Hazy IPAs, the live music venue and brewery also has a menu of mouthwatering pub classics. If you overindulge, a hotel stay is just steps away at the Station on the Riverwalk, where former jail cells have been transformed into upscale accommodations. 

Gray’s Coors Tavern 

Johnnie’s Coors Tavern, one of a few statewide establishments that partnered with the behemoth brewer to use “Coors” in its name, opened the year after Prohibition ended and was a favorite local saloon for the next 50 years until it changed hands and names (and not much else) in 1983. Gray’s Coors Tavern claims to be the birthplace of the Slopper, Pueblo’s signature dish.

Shamrock Brewing Co. 

One of Colorado’s oldest Irish bars has been many things: a mercantile, bicycle shop, cafe and, most recently, an Irish brew pub. The walls are festooned with turn-out gear and patches worn by firefighters and first responders, and the bar is inlaid with vintage photos chronicling the bar’s history. If you’re a stout drinker, try the Solar Roast Stout, a robust brew made in collaboration with local coffee roaster Solar Roast, which has engineered a roaster that uses only the sun’s rays.

Now are you ready to grab a drink in Pueblo? Happy sipping!