What to order at The Forge Publick House

Signature drink
Rotating craft taps
Editor tip
Craft beer, brick building, back-alley drinking is the whole pitch; there is locally made pie when the case is stocked.
CuisineGastropub
TypeBack-alley beer bar
Price$
NeighborhoodOld Town
HoursSun-Tue 14:00-22:00; Wed-Sat 14:00-00:00
Signature drinkRotating craft taps
Last verified

Food program: Pie and snacks

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Location

Address: 255 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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