The best bars & nightlife in Durango

13 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether you’re craving a fresh pour of Colorado Kölsch or something hoppier, Steamworks Brewing Company serves it up with pizzas, healthy…

801 E 2nd Ave

Whether you’re craving a fresh pour of Colorado Kölsch or something hoppier, Steamworks Brewing Company serves it up with pizzas, healthy salads, and spicy Southwestern plates, plus vegetarian and gluten-free options. Easy place to meet friends, catch a game, and be reminded why you live here.

From the Durango newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Durango is your midweek exhale this week... think relaxed mountain vibes, tastings of five thoughtfully…

901 Main Ave

Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Durango is your midweek exhale this week... think relaxed mountain vibes, tastings of five thoughtfully chosen wines, and locally sourced charcuterie that mysteriously disappears.

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Casual taproom serving hard cider and wine plus charcuterie, sandwiches, and desserts.

270 Co Rd 303

Casual taproom serving hard cider and wine plus charcuterie, sandwiches, and desserts.

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Long-standing microbrewery with an outdoor patio offering beer, plus a pub grub menu.

1022 Main Ave

Long-standing microbrewery with an outdoor patio offering beer, plus a pub grub menu.

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The Oxford

Nightlife

Laid-back bar featuring house cocktails, classic cocktails and beer.

119 W 8th St

Laid-back bar featuring house cocktails, classic cocktails and beer.

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Relaxed bar and grill turning out comfort food, including pizza, and small plates, with some gluten-free options.

212 Tamarron Dr

Relaxed bar and grill turning out comfort food, including pizza, and small plates, with some gluten-free options.

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Various wines, including custom batches, are made on-site at this charming locale with bar seating.

528 Main Ave

Various wines, including custom batches, are made on-site at this charming locale with bar seating.

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Minimalist brewpub inside a rustic-chic cabin serving Irish-influenced cooking & housemade brews.

1560 E 2nd Ave

Minimalist brewpub inside a rustic-chic cabin serving Irish-influenced cooking & housemade brews.

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Rollicking watering hole offering live country music, dance lessons, karaoke nights & more.

601 E 2nd Ave #A

Rollicking watering hole offering live country music, dance lessons, karaoke nights & more.

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Family-owned shop supplying beer, wine, and spirits, plus custom orders and event catering.

509 E 8th Ave #7

Family-owned shop supplying beer, wine, and spirits, plus custom orders and event catering.

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Music-inspired brewery offering tours of its wind-powered facility, a beer garden & weekly BBQ.

225 Girard St

Music-inspired brewery offering tours of its wind-powered facility, a beer garden & weekly BBQ.

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Snug local theater featuring classic & independent movies, plus live musical performances.

128 E College Dr

Snug local theater featuring classic & independent movies, plus live musical performances.

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Hub of food trucks serving diverse fare situated in an industrial-chic setup with open-air seating.

1101 Main Ave

Hub of food trucks serving diverse fare situated in an industrial-chic setup with open-air seating.

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