What to order at Town Pump

Signature drink
Cheap Colorado drafts
Editor tip
Cash-friendly, cramped and proud of it; a GoFundMe raised over 57,000 dollars in two days to save it during the pandemic.
CuisineDive bar
TypeHistoric dive bar
Price$
Neighborhoodold-town
HoursMon-Fri 15:00-01:00; Sat 12:00-01:30; Sun 12:00-00:30
Signature drinkCheap Colorado drafts
Last verified

Food program: None; bring a slice in

Tip: Cash-friendly, cramped and proud of it; a GoFundMe raised over 57,000 dollars in two days to save it during the pandemic.

Location

Address: 124 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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