5 Restaurants in Downtown, Boulder CO That Serve Alcohol
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Boulder CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five Downtown Boulder restaurants that Google shows as serving alcohol. The list is ordered by Google rating, weighted by how many reviews each business has, and five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry uses the listed hours, price range and features, along with themes that reviewers mention. Ratings and hours change over time, so check the current listing before you go.
#1
Barchetta
★ 4.5 (540 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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Barchetta is a pizza restaurant on Walnut Street with a 4.5 rating from 540 Google reviews and a typical price range of $20 to $30. Google lists alcohol, beer, cocktails and wine, along with outdoor seating, a fireplace, takeaway and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a wedge salad, the pizza, clean bathrooms and a friendly team. Some reviewers describe flies in the dining room, so recent feedback is worth reading. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Best for: Pizza and wine with a fireplace
- Address
- 1644 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Boychik - Avanti F&B, Boulder
★ 4.6 (148 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$20–30 per person
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Boychik is a Mediterranean restaurant at 1401 Pearl Street, first floor, with a 4.6 rating from 148 Google reviews and prices of $20 to $30. Google lists beer, wine, small plates, brunch, catering, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention the chicken shawarma plate, the tabbouleh, the falafel and a cauliflower bowl with hummus. One reviewer found the shawarma wrap cold and soggy, and another said the restaurant no longer accepts cash.
Best for: Mediterranean plates with vegan options
- Address
- 1401 Pearl St 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Backcountry Pizza & Tap House
★ 4.4 (1,393 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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Backcountry Pizza and Tap House is a pizza restaurant on Arapahoe Avenue with a 4.4 rating from 1,393 Google reviews and prices of $20 to $30. Google lists an extensive beer selection, cocktails, happy-hour food and drinks, and late-night food. Reviewers mention the wings, the pretzel bites, a Reuben with fries and a mountain-style pizza crust. One reviewer enjoyed the wine cellar room and the friendly service. It is closed on Mondays.
Best for: Beer, pizza and late-night bar food
- Address
- 2319 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#4
Gondolier Italian Eatery
★ 4.2 (607 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Gondolier Italian Eatery is on Baseline Road with a 4.2 rating from 607 Google reviews and prices of $20 to $30. Google lists a great wine list, great cocktails, great dessert, spirits, happy-hour food and drinks, and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention garlic knots with marinara, a Caesar salad, a spicy Tuscan pasta and a cheesecake. Other reviewers were disappointed by a chicken Marsala and felt the service was unwelcoming. It is closed on Mondays.
Best for: Italian dinner with a large wine list
- Address
- 4800 Baseline Rd A-104, Boulder, CO 80303, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–9 pm; Sun 11:30 am–8 pm; Thu 11:30 am–8 pm; Tue 11:30 am–8 pm; Wed 11:30 am–8 pm
#5
Sforno Trattoria Romana
★ 4.1 (877 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Sforno Trattoria Romana is an Italian restaurant at 1308 Pearl Street with a 4.1 rating from 877 Google reviews and prices of $20 to $60. Google lists a great wine list, great cocktails, great dessert, happy-hour food, healthy options, small plates and outdoor seating. Reviewers describe a warm, cozy room with a courtyard look, along with fritto misto, fresh bread and pasta that can be customized. Several reviewers say service stayed good on busy days such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
Best for: Relaxed Italian dinner with a courtyard
- Address
- 1308 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9:30 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Boulder CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Backcountry Pizza & Tap House, Gondolier Italian Eatery and Sforno Trattoria Romana take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Barchetta ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 540 reviews. Boychik - Avanti F&B, Boulder is second at 4.6 from 148 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Boulder CO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Boychik - Avanti F&B, Boulder, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Barchetta $20–30; Boychik - Avanti F&B, Boulder $20–30; Backcountry Pizza & Tap House $20–30; Gondolier Italian Eatery $20–30; Sforno Trattoria Romana $20–60.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Barchetta, Boychik - Avanti F&B, Boulder, Backcountry Pizza & Tap House and Gondolier Italian Eatery.
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