• Several elegant dishes on white plates, with a salmon dish with grape leaves in the foreground

A New Rhythm in Dining

With one of Fort Collins’ favorite restaurants and a lineup of inspired dining experiences, The Elizabeth serves up rooftop cocktails, live music, and menus made for sharing.

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A Feast for the Senses

The Emporium: An American Brasserie

A beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, The Emporium is where Old Town gathers over locally inspired dishes, fine wines, and craft cocktails in a vibrant, welcoming setting.

A Nicoise salad, with grilled tuna atop a bowl of greens, cherry tomatoes and hard boiled eggs
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High Above It All

Sunset Lounge

Cocktails with a view, jazz in the air. This all-weather, open-air rooftop oasis is the perfect spot for expertly-made drinks, small bites, and mesmerizing views of downtown Fort Collins.

Assortment of beverages and charcuterie platter at The Sunset Lounge
Wide view of the Sunset Lounge

The Soundtrack to Your Stay

Live Music at The Elizabeth

Experience the best of the city’s music scene, from soulful tunes at Sunset Lounge to electrifying sets at Magic Rat.

  • Magic Rat Live Music - Crescent City Connection

    Fri, Mar 13, 2026|8 - 10pm

    Crescent City Connection brings the funk straight from New Orleans and the Louisiana swamps to the mountains of Northern Colorado. Specializing in Second Line, brassy horn funk and booty-shaking backbeats, Crescent City Connection gets the dance floor moving and serves up a Mardi Gras-style party everywhere they go. Crescent City Connection is Colorado’s Mardi Gras and New Orleans Party Band.

  • Live Music - Greg Hoy & The Boys

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026|8 - 10pm

    With over 150 shows across the USA since the pandemic, Colorado via San Francisco via NYC via Pittsburgh plug-in-and-play heroes Greg Hoy & the Boys are touring in support of their vinyl LP ‘HIT MUSIC’ on 30 Peak Records.

  • Magic Rat Live Music - Off The Hook Magic Sunset Series | Jaerv & The Ok Factor

    Sun, Mar 15, 2026|3 - 6pm

    Minneapolis-based string duo The OK Factor and award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv are thrilled to present Traditions — a program celebrating the beauty of cultural exchange through music.

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    Live Music - Molly Higgins Band

    Tue, Mar 17, 2026|7 - 9pm

    Experience the Molly Higgins Band, a dynamic trio blending traditional Irish music with diverse global influences. Featuring Marcos Hanech’s Brazilian-inspired guitar, Sam Cole’s versatile fiddle, and Andrew Jacobson’s classically trained tin whistle, they captivate audiences with their passionate and polished performances.