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Old Elk Distillery, Fort Collins, CO

Old Elk Distillery

4.3
4.3
143 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
Fort Collins is host to the Best Whiskey in America? Our Master Distiller, Greg Metze, is named Master Distiller of 2024 by Whisky Magazine. With 40+ years of experience under his belt, he does not fail to deliver the absolute best product that not only speaks for itself but is highly decorated. In 2024 alone we have 4 top tier awards from Double Golds to Double Platinums with multiple spirits in each category. Barrel aged in the heart of Fort Collins, our tasting room showcases not only the Old Elk product but also harbors some of the best mixologists and food offerings around. In house made syrups and highest quality spices make for coveted curated cocktails and mocktails. Our tasting flights go through the Old Elk branches of whiskey, vodka, gin, bourbon cream, and flavored whiskies. We can also tailor to the most sophisticated of whiskey drinkers. Our kitchen boasts unique options to pair with our spirits. From deviled egg and pickle plate appetizers to Elk burger and steak mains.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 682-3330
  • Website
    https://www.oldelk.com/the-reserve-home
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please email thereserve@oldelk.com for info on reserving The Reserve
  • Location
    253 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2423
  • Area
    Fort Collins
  • Cross Street
    Linden/Riverside
  • Parking details
    Free Lot for the Holidays off of Jefferson and Walnut
  • Public transit
    Jefferson/Linden Stop Bus lines 5 and 14
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Fort Collins

    Best Ambience

  • Fort Collins

    Good for groups

  • Fort Collins

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Fort Collins

    Romantic

  • Fort Collins

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Elk Distillery is renowned for its "outstanding steak" and "unbelievable drinks," crafted from their own line of spirits. The elk burger and "Elk in a Blanket" are must-tries. With a "very social atmosphere" and knowledgeable bartenders, it's a great spot for a memorable dining experience in Fort Collins.

143 Reviews

  1. Philip

    VIP

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and vibe. Pleasant and fast service.

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  2. Mario

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are amazing. The variety and unique take on classic drinks makes each time we go in an experience

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  3. Emily

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing service, such a friendly staff. The old fashioned can’t be beat!

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  4. Alexis

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome drinks. Didn’t like the fake out on the closing of the tasting room. But the bourbon is delish and so is the staff. Food is good for a bar.

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  5. Josh

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointing Experience All Around From the moment we walked in, it was clear that service wasn’t a priority here. We had to ask for basic essentials like silverware, napkins, and even plates. Our appetizer arrived alongside our main course, and despite requesting ranch dressing when we ordered, we had to ask three different people before it finally arrived. Our waiter never checked to see if we wanted additional drinks, and we had to request water refills multiple times. The restaurant wasn’t busy enough to justify the level of neglect we experienced. And the charcuterie board? An absolute disappointment. For $30, we got Chex mix and a handful of water crackers—not exactly what you expect for that price. If you’re just looking for a spot to grab a drink at the bar, this might do the trick, but I wouldn’t recommend it for anything more.

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  6. Mark

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place downtown Fort Collins! Good food, drinks and staff!

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  7. Michelle

    VIP

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local small location for tasty drinks. Great ambiance. Food was good - but they “dropped all the vegetables “ on the floor so our sides and my salad were lacking all the vegetables and they made no accommodations on our bill. If our son hadn’t been with us we would have discussed with our server, but we didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.

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  8. Kate

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Sadly, our dinner experience was terrible. The manager and staff were rude from the first confirmation phone call and mistreated our young adults who didn’t do anything wrong. We will never eat there again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good mixed drinks and the Elk Burgers were amazing. Nice to have a small and inviting place in downtown Fort Collins. Would go back anytime!

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  10. Tim

    VIP

    Montana

    67 reviews

    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was okay, although it took a long time for our simple meals to arrive. Food was nothing to get excited about. Will be taking this one off of my list of places to dine at in Ft Collins.

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FAQs

Old Elk Distillery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 682-3330.

Old Elk Distillery is rated 4.3 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Old Elk Distillery

253 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2423

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Linden/Riverside
  • Area
    Fort Collins
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Lot for the Holidays off of Jefferson and Walnut
  • Public transit
    Jefferson/Linden Stop Bus lines 5 and 14
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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