Colorado Springs · El Paso County, CO
Nightlife in Colorado Springs
Scout analyzed 164 Colorado Springs places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
164
Matches
20
Typical spend
$50
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Downtown
Shame & Regret
This is a cozy cocktail bar offering craft drinks and bar bites, suitable for a relaxed evening or a late-night cap. Expect to spend 90 minutes to a couple of hours and $30-70 per person.
Southeast Colorado Springs
Triple Nickel Tavern
This is a straightforward bar for a casual night out, good for catching a game or live music. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for drinks and basic bar bites over 1.5-2 hours.
Downtown
ICONS
ICONS is a bar and live music venue, suitable for an evening drink, a casual date, or a night out with friends. Expect to spend $15-$40 per person on drinks and possibly some food.
East Colorado Springs
The Black Sheep
This intimate concert hall is good for an evening of live music, often punk or indie rock, and typically involves standing. Expect to spend $30-$80 per person on tickets and drinks for a 2-3 hour show.
Nightlife
Golden Bee
The Golden Bee is a lively British pub experience perfect for an evening out, featuring piano sing-alongs and pub fare. Plan on spending around $35-75 per person for food and drinks, typically for 1.5 to 2 hours after dinner or as a main event.
Old Colorado City
Mother Muffs
Mother Muffs is a good spot for a casual evening meal and drinks, fitting well as a primary destination or a post-activity stop. Expect to spend $20-50 per person over 1.5 to 2 hours.
Downtown
The Archives Underground Libations
This underground cocktail bar is a good spot for an intimate evening drink or a pre-dinner cocktail. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person, depending on drinks and small bites.
Downtown
Shrunken Head Tiki
This tiki bar is good for evening drinks, especially after dinner or as a standalone outing for a couple of hours. Expect to spend $20-50 per person on cocktails and light bites.
Downtown
GOLDROOM
GOLDROOM is a downtown bar and live music venue, good for an evening out for drinks and entertainment. Expect to spend 1.5-3 hours and around $15-40 per person on drinks.
Downtown
Thrashers Bar
Thrashers Bar is a casual spot for drinks and possibly live music. Expect to spend $10-30 per person and stay for 1-2 hours. It's a good place to start or end an evening out.
Downtown
Lulu's Downtown
Lulu's Downtown is a good spot for an evening out, often featuring live music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-60 per person on drinks and food.
Northeast Colorado Springs
ViewHouse
ViewHouse is a good option for a casual meal or drinks, especially with its outdoor seating. Plan for a 1.5-2 hour visit, costing around $20-50 per person for food and drinks.
Nightlife
TILL Neighborhood Bistro & Bar
TILL is a good choice for an evening dinner with drinks, suitable for dates or small groups. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person for a full meal and a drink.
Northgate
Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers
This venue is best for an evening out to see a show, potentially paired with dinner or drinks beforehand at an adjacent establishment. Expect to spend a few hours and around $50-150 per person, including tickets and concessions.
Downtown
Cork & Cask
Cork & Cask is a bar suitable for an evening drink, often as a standalone outing or as a nightcap after dinner. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for drinks and possibly some small plates.
Downtown
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company
Phantom Canyon is a good spot for a casual meal and craft beers, possibly combined with a walk around downtown. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$50 per person.
Northeast Colorado Springs
The Public House at The Alexander
This gastropub is a good spot for an evening meal or drinks, often featuring live music or sports on screens. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for an hour and a half visit, making it suitable for a casual date or a night out with friends.
East Colorado Springs
Vultures
Vultures is a bar with food and live music, suitable for an evening out. Plan for about 90 minutes and a spend of $15-40 per person for drinks and appetizers.
Nightlife
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House is suitable for an evening drink or light meal, offering a whiskey-focused cocktail experience with live entertainment. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person.
West Colorado Springs
Armadillo Ranch
Armadillo Ranch is a bar & grill for a casual evening meal, drinks, and potentially live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-50 per person.
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What Scout found
- 20 of the 164 analyzed Colorado Springs places fit nightlife.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 20% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Romantic, Quirky, Adventurous.
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