As Boulder as it gets, this is the town's favorite brewery. It cheerfully serves a smorgasbord of fine brews and packs in everyone from yuppies to hippies. Best of all is its community atmosphere. The pub grub, especially the burgers and chili, is delicious and it's fully family-friendly, with board games and kids' meals.
There's often live bluegrass and reggae on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday nights. Cash only. If you want to skip the hassles of downtown parking, check out its more spacious pub, called the Southern Sun, at the southern end of Broadway, with free parking.