What to order at Magic Rat Live Music

Signature drink
Creative cocktails
Editor tip
No cover, ever; the calendar posts on the hotel site week by week. Enter through the hotel or the alley.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeLive music bar
Price$$
Neighborhoodold-town
HoursWed-Sat 17:00-23:00
Signature drinkCreative cocktails
Last verified

Food program: Bar bites

Tip: No cover, ever; the calendar posts on the hotel site week by week. Enter through the hotel or the alley.

Location

Address: 111 Chestnut Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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