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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
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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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  • Promotional poster with Po the kung fu panda performing a kick, a man speaking into a microphone, and bold text 'Magic Rat' at the top; bottom banner reads 'Behind the Scenes of Kung Fu Panda with Cyrus Voris'

    Magic Rat Live Music - Behind the Scene of Kung Fu Panda

    Wed, Nov 11, 2026|6 - 8pm
    What’s it like to write one of the world’s most beloved animated films?
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  • Live Music - Nadalanda with Logan Farmer

    Thu, Nov 12, 2026|7 - 9pm
    Amidst a strummed 12-string acoustic guitar, ambient soundscapes, and foreboding drones, Fort Collins-based songwriter John Lindenbaum (The Lonelyhearts, Rust Belt…
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  • Magic Rat Live Music - Crescent City Connection

    Fri, Nov 13, 2026|8 - 10pm
    Crescent City Connection brings the funk straight from New Orleans and the Louisiana swamps to the mountains of Northern Colorado.…
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  • Retro poster advertising The Ingrid Avison Band show, with a woman on the left and event details (Magic Rat, Fort Collins, CO, Sat Nov 14, 8–10pm, free).

    Magic Rat Live Music - Ingrid Avison

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026|8 - 10pm
    A loyal sojourner of human emotional landscapes, Ingrid Avison traverses the sonic and lyrical canyons, and skylines of her internal…
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Entrance to Magic Rat through The Elizabeth Hotel

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.

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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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Bar Food

Fox Tots$14
tater tots loaded with red fox aged leicester, caramelized onions, house sauce - eggs, dairy
The Yardbirds$16
southern fried chicken nuggets, house made waffle cone, hot honey - eggs, wheat, dairy
Rick Reuben Roll $14
house-made corned beef eggrolls, sauerkraut, swiss, house sauce - eggs, wheat, dairy
The Best Burger In Town$18
½ lb black angus beef patty, aged cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, heirloom tomato, house sauce, toasted brioche bun - eggs, wheat, dairy
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Magic Mushroom Flatbread$16
bison short rib stuffed arancini, guajillo, cotija, micro cilantro - wheat, dairy
Bourbon Beignets$12
chocolate ganache & bourbon caramel drizzle, powdered sugar - wheat, soy, dairy

Cocktails

Badland Barrel Chai Old Fashioned$13
bourbon, house-made chai tea, maple syrup, orange bitters
Paint It Black Espresso Martini$16
vodka, caffè borghetti espresso liqueur, bowerbird cold brew
Red Rum Sour$12
dark rum, lime, cranberry, simple
Backstreet Blush$14
dry gin, raspberry, chambord, lemon, egg white
Pink Cadillac$15
tequila, mezcal, passion fruit, guava, lime, bonfire bitters
Ol' Orchard Mule$12
vodka, apple, cinnamon, lime, ginger beer
Rat Tail$11
new belgium old aggie superior lager, pickle shot

Zero-Proof Cocktails

No More Rosie$12
na gin, na sparkling wine, hibiscus, lemon
Agave SPK$11
pineapple, lime, agave, ginger ale

Wine

Glass$12
sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon
Mini Bottle$14
Prosecco

Canned Suds

New Belgium, Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA$14
Weldwerks, Juicy Bits IPA$8
Odell Brewing, 90 Schilling$8
Odell Brewing Co., Sippin Pretty Sour$8
Holidaily, Favorite Blonde GF$10
Stem Cider, Real Dry GF$10
High Noon Seltzer, Rotating Flavors$10
New Planet Brewing, Pale Ale, GF$8
16oz Montucky Cold Snack$7
16oz Modelo Especial$8
16oz Budweiser$8

Bottled Suds

Sam Adams, Seasonal & Boston Lager$7
Bud Light$6
Coors Banquet$6
Michelob Ultra$7
Left Hand Brewing, Milk Stout Nitro$8
Stone Brewing, Iconic West Coast IPA$7

NA Suds & Beverages

Heineken 0.0$8
Athletic Brewing, Run Wild IPA$8
Budweiser Zero$6
8oz Red Bull, Regular & Sugar Free$9
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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 playing at Magic Rat

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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More than Meets the Eye

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