• 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.

A dish consisting of a duck leg and breast on a bean cassoulet A bartender stirring two cocktails A large bowl of mussels accompanied by glasses of white wine on a restaurant table

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
A hand squeezes burnt lemon onto a saucy chicken dish

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.

  • Bearded man in a blue sweater playing an acoustic guitar in a small, blue-tiled bathroom between two white sinks cabinets

    Live Music - Heligoats with Jake Mckelvie

    Thu, Jun 04, 2026|7 - 9pm

    Heligoats: He may be a lone guy with an acoustic guitar, but Chris Otepka gives fans a lot of ideas to unpack.

    Jake McKelvie: Jake McKelvie has traveled the DIY touring circuit in the US and UK for over a decade, carving out a niche for himself as a songwriter and performer.

  • Downtown First Friday Art Walk

    Fri, Jun 05, 2026|6 - 9pm

    The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™, a community fave of its series of signature business promotions.

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    Live Music - Once Upon A Tune

    Thu, Jun 11, 2026|7 - 9pm

    Born in 2017 from the solid bedrock of Fort Collins’ thriving Irish scene at Mulligan’s Pub, Once Upon a Tune is a lively, traditional, Celtic trio featuring Janel Vanderwarf, Scott Steidley, and Mary Ellen Watterson.

  • Man with glasses sits on the floor beside a sunburst acoustic guitar in an industrial room with a wooden ladder nearby.

    Live Music - Noah Guthrie

    Fri, Jun 12, 2026|8 - 10pm

    Noah Guthrie is an Americana singer-songwriter and musician hailing from South Carolina.