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  • The dining room of the Magic Rat at The Elizabeth hotel, featuring a wall of gold fabric benches and a music-themed wall-mounted collage
  • A standup bass player and a pianist perform in a dimly lit room
  • A guitar leaned up against a stool at the stage area of Magic Rat

Live Music at Magic Rat

Catch a Show

Check out our lineup of rock, folk, pop, and everything in between. No cover, no pretense, just the best live acts in town.

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  • KRFC

    Live Event - KRFC Happy Hour & Open Mic Night

    Wed, Sep 03, 2025|5 - 9pm

    Happy Hour 5 – 7 PM | Live Music – Waltz All Stars

    Open Mic 7 – 9 PM

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  • Magic Rat Live Music - Ryan Benthall Trio

    Thu, Sep 04, 2025|7 - 9pm

    Ryan is a pianist/composer/performer born in St. Louis and then moved to Boulder, CO in 2020. He’s  performed rock, jazz, classical and pop music professionally since high school & been teaching private music lessons since 2012.

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  • Magic Rat Live Music - Eva Rose King

    Fri, Sep 05, 2025|8 - 10pm

    Eva Rose King is a Colorado folk artist using rich vocals and acoustic tones to dig deep into memory and vulnerability. Eva recently released her second album, After Tale (produced by Courtney Hartman), which explores feelings of loneliness.

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  • Magic Rat Live Music - Meghan Burtt Trio

    Sat, Sep 06, 2025|8 - 10pm

    A few years back, Megan Burtt hit on something that fundamentally changed her approach to songwriting. It wasn’t so much a new method as giving herself permission to get even closer to the truth.

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The Venue

Hit the Scene

Magic Rat is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday for live music. Enter through The Elizabeth Hotel’s first floor near the front desk or use the side entrance.

A rock band performs at Magic Rat

Private Events

Set the Stage

Throw a party that hits the right notes. With an indoor-outdoor setup, a built-in stage, and a marquee with your name on it, this is the perfect setting for a celebration to remember.

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Bites

Panko Pickles$13
dill pickle spears, panko breading, scallions, served with siracha aioli
Fox Tots$13
tater tots loaded with red fox aged leicester, caramelized onions, house sauce
Mushroom Flatbread$18
boursin, roasted local oyster & crimini mushrooms, upland cress, pickled red onion, truffle oil
Green Goddess$10
mesclun greens, golden raisins, candied pepitas, goat cheese, tarragon dressing
Devils on Horseback$17
bacon wrapped medjool dates stuffed with bleu cheese, watercress aioli, romesco
Beignets$8
powdered sugar, chocolate ganache

Cocktails

Pink Cadillac$14
corozón blanco tequila,montelobos mezcal, passoa passionfruit liqueur, guava puree, strongwater bonfire bitters, lime
Jersey Mule$14
tito's vodka, angostura amaro, liber classic gum syrup, lime topped with ginger beer
Jungleland$13
planteray white rum, campari, liber pineapple, lime, IPA float
Secret Garden$14
tanqueray gin, st. germain elderflower liqueur, giffard peche, lemon, happy lucky's green tea
Buck Daniel$15
jack daniel's bonded rye, ramazzotti amaro, blackberry puree, lemon, topped with ginger beer
Nightshift$14
buffalo trace bourbon, borghetti coffee liqueur, orange and chocolate bitters
Rat Tail$10
pint of old aggie served with a pickle shot

Wine

HALF BOTTLES (that’s 2 glasses!)$19
selection of: bubbles, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, or cabernet

Suds & Such

Stem Cider, Real Dry$9
Colorado Cider Company, Cherry Glider Cider$9
Odell Brewing Co., Sippin Pretty$8
Odell Brewing Co., IPA$8
Horse & Dragon, Sad Panda Coffee Stout$8
Storm Peak Brewing, Chowder American IPA$8
New Belgium Brewing Co., Fat Tire$7
New Planet Brewing, Pale Ale, GF$8
Montucky Cold Snacks$6
Guinness$8
Coors Banquet$6
Blue Moon$6
Michelob Ultra$6
White Claw - Rotating Flavor$6
High Noon - Rotating Flavors$6
Red Bull - Regular, Sugar Free, Rotating Flavor$5
Yerba Matte - Revel Berry or Lemon$5
Heineken 0.0 NA$7
Athletic Brewing, Run Wild IPA NA$8
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Our Location

Find Us in Old Town

Magic Rat is located adjacent to The Elizabeth in Old Firehouse Alley.
Call: (970) 493-4120
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Band Inquiry

Bring Your Music To the Magic Rat

Ready to bring your band’s magic to The Elizabeth Magic Rat? We’re always on the lookout for new artists. Fill out our Band Inquiry Request Form and let us know about your sound.

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An elegant salon, with hardwood floors, ample seating and deep green-painted walls decorated with art
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