Restaurant
Unclaimed profileUnion Bar & Soda Fountain
Fort Collins, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Union Bar & Soda Fountain runs a beverage program with real range: more than 20 craft cocktails split into Bubbly Cocktails, Elixirs, and Sippers; 14 draft lines pouring Colorado names like New Belgium, Odell, and Weldwerks; a multi-country wine list by glass and bottle; and a dedicated alcohol-free cocktail section with four drinks. Frozen slushies, brunch cocktails, and a 22-flavor make-your-own soda fountain round out the options.
- What should I order?
- Start with a named cocktail such as the Gin Daly (Earl grey infused gin, lemon, sugar, soda) or the Cold Brew Martini (vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, turbinado, aquafaba). For beer, Juicy Bits from Weldwerks or Old Aggie from New Belgium. If you want no alcohol, the Botanical Bliss N/A is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a wide spread of drink options will find something here: cocktail drinkers, beer fans who want local drafts, wine drinkers who prefer by-the-glass flexibility, and anyone seeking a dedicated alcohol-free cocktail or a custom soda.
- When should I go?
- Brunch is a supported occasion for mimosas, Bloody Mary, Screwmosa, and Yin & Yang. Saturdays offer Frozé All Day pricing at 9.50.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails: Bubbly Cocktails 12.25; Elixirs and Sippers 13.25; Frozé 10.95 (9.50 on Saturdays). Wine by the glass 9–13; bottles 32–48. Draft beer 5.50–7.50; cans and bottles 5.95–6.50. Alcohol-free cocktails 8.95; milkshakes 10.95–13.95; make-your-own soda 5.95.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a large craft cocktail list, a 14-line draft program focused on Colorado breweries, a multi-country wine list, and a dedicated alcohol-free cocktail section is uncommon for a single restaurant beverage program. The soda fountain with 22 flavors and free refills adds another layer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
More than 20 named cocktails span Bubbly Cocktails, Elixirs, and Sippers, with spirit bases including vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, tequila, mezcal, rum, pisco, and sake. Frozen slushies and brunch drinks like mimosas and Bloody Mary add range.
Menu strengths
- — 20+ named cocktails across multiple categories, from Bubbly Cocktails to Elixirs and Sippers.
- — Diverse spirit bases including vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, tequila, mezcal, rum, pisco, and sake.
- — Frozen slushy cocktails and brunch-specific options like mimosas and Bloody Mary.
Standout selections
- — Gin Daly: Earl grey infused gin, lemon, sugar, soda.
- — Cold Brew Martini: vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, turbinado, aquafaba.
- — Midnight Smash: bourbon, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, mint.
- — Wisdom of the Sages: rye, sage, oj, lemon juice, orange bitters.
Pricing: Bubbly Cocktails 12.25; Elixirs and Sippers 13.25; Frozé 10.95 (9.50 on Saturdays)
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, rosé, white, and red with multiple selections from several countries, available by the glass and bottle. Pricing is moderate, with glasses from $9 to $13 and bottles from $32 to $48.
Menu strengths
- — Covers sparkling, rosé, white, and red categories with multiple selections.
- — Multiple countries represented, including France, Spain, Italy, California, and Argentina.
- — Available by the glass and bottle, with moderate pricing.
Standout selections
- — Sparkling Rosé, Fleuraison, FR — 11/40; Cava, Opera Prima, ES — 9/32
- — Pinot Noir, La Petite Perrière, FR — 10/36
Pricing: By the glass $9–$13; bottles $32–$48
Beer
Fourteen draft lines and eight canned or bottled options include local Colorado breweries such as New Belgium, Odell, Weldwerks, and Prost. A non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing is also available.
Menu strengths
- — 14 draft lines with local Colorado breweries like New Belgium, Odell, Weldwerks, and Prost.
- — Eight canned and bottled options, including non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing.
- — Draft beers priced from $5.50 to $7.50, cans and bottles from $5.95 to $6.50.
Standout selections
- — Old Aggie - New Belgium — $5.50 draft
- — Juicy Bits - Weldwerks — $7.50 draft; IPA - Odell — $7.50 draft
- — NA Run Wild IPA - Athletic Brewing — $5.95 canned
Pricing: Draft $5.50–$7.50; cans and bottles $5.95–$6.50
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated alcohol-free cocktail section offers four named drinks at $8.95. The soda fountain allows a make-your-own soda with 22 flavors and free refills, and milkshakes and malts are available, including non-alcoholic versions.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated alcohol-free cocktail section with four named drinks.
- — Make-your-own soda with 22 flavors and free refills for $5.95.
Standout selections
- — Botanical Bliss N/A — cucumber water, basil syrup, lemon juice, soda water.
- — Citrus Grove N/A — grapefruit, lemon, agave, acid phosphate, soda.
- — Make Your Own Soda — 22 flavors, free refills.
Pricing: Alcohol-free cocktails $8.95; milkshakes $10.95–$13.95; make-your-own soda $5.95
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