Colfax Ale Cellar

Great stop in Raton! Loved the beer flight — every pour had its own character, and their Belgian Strong Dark Ales were standouts. Super chill vibe, friendly staff, and a solid mix of beers and cocktails. Definitely worth a stop if you’re passing through town. Also, they're doggy friendly! Bonus points!!

Stopped on the way to Texas. We always look for brewery’s and this one did not disappoint. Excellent food and beers. We will make the drive back just to come here. Keep up the good work! If you are in the area it’s worth the drive Excellent all around. Super plus if you love green chilies.

Discovered a new place on one of our many trips through Raton. Colfax Ale Cellar is worth a short trip into town. Menu has lots of choices, food arrives piping hot & full of flavor. I had the stout and it was tasty. There was just one fellow bartending/serving but he did a great job taking care of the patrons.

In town camping nearby, decided to pop in for a post-hike beer. Visited on a Saturday, the bartender was so lovely and attentive. The crowd was friendly, the beer good and plenty of nice dogs to pet!

Fantastic place!!! The Oktoberfest beer was excellent, spot on!!! Iris the barmaid, was incredible!!! Friendly, great service and very knowledgeable!!!!! Very good food, great atmosphere and plenty of puppies to pet!!! We were traveling to Moab, Utah and stayed at a bed and breakfast just down the street and they recommended Colfax Ale Cellar if I appreciate good beer. (I do, I’m a home brewer). So glad we found it!!! Especially thankful for the amazing barmaid Iris!!!!! This is a MUST VISIT!!!!!

Have you ever walked into a brewery with GREAT beer and met the man who brewed the beer? We have! This place was exceptional, every beer we tried was so good. Worth the drive off the highway. Very down to earth folks. We got here a little before closing time but it made our stay here in Raton worth the while. We will visit again.

This place always has some delicious beer! Love hanging out with my family here and seeing the owners and their cutie dog Rudy. Krystal is the best bartender. She is so attentive and sweet. We've been coming here for years and she always takes care of us. She goes above and beyond. When I come back to town I look forward to visiting her.

Came for the beer and had the burritos. Burritos a bit spicy, not so fresh guacamole and the beers were darn decent but the staff was excellent.

My wife and I stopped by on a return trip to Texas from Colorado & had the Ez Climber IPA which was very good. We shared the special hatch chili Philly cheesesteak along with the loaded tater tots and dear Lord both were very good! Service was great, everybody was friendly and we really enjoyed the historic location.

Great place for a good beer and excellent burritos! The bartender is sweet and knows her beers! I am not a sour beer drinker, but she recommended the Reynardo and it was delicious. The De La Casa burrito is the ticket for yummyness!

Raton, NM! I had never really spent a lot of time here but we made a trip out to see my cousin's ranch. We arrived for happy hour and ordered beers from the local brewery. Our service was on point and the beers quenched my thirst. This place also serves food and appetizers are great when drinking beer. This place is tucked in the down town of Raton. The location and the bar atmosphere felt like a welcoming vibe. Nice place to drop in when traveling too or thru!

Very dog friendly, they're welcome inside the restaurant and are greeted with a dog treat. Food was great as well. My husband enjoyed his house brewed beer. There was just one lady waiting tables so there was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. We'll be back! A solid 4.5 stars.

We were driving from Santa da back to Denver and want to grab a bite to eat. While we got it to go, the service from ordering on the phone to pick-up was amazing. We ordered the brisket sandwich and it was f-Ing delicious. The bacon jam took it to the next level, and the creamy sriracha added some heat but did not overwhelm the complex flavors of the smoky beef. We were intrigued by the battered elote bites. These charred corn kernels with a blend of five cheeses, lime, onion, garlic and peppers are battered and air-fried. These were full of flavor, and I liked that they were air fried. This is basically a corn tater tot with southwestern flavors.

What a great place! Everyone was so friendly. Beer was great. Had some ale they made themselves; light and fruity and I'd have again. They truly are dog friendly with a wonderful little guy holding down the fort. Hubby had a burger and I had the best green chile cheese quesadilla I've ever had. Now THAT is how to make a quesadilla! Highly recommended.

Jim's brews are excellent! His beers are unique but excellent representatives of various styles. Service (Krystal, Iris) is attentive and helpful. Foods (Dom) are very tasty versions of New Mexican foods. As a brewer - I really like Jim's beers. As a foody - Dom's dishes are very good. As a customer - Iris and Krystal are a hoot. Just go and get a beer sampler and dinner!!!

Wow what a find! Downtown Raton is small and quaint with a1950's vibe. The regulars welcomed us with recommendations from the menu. Great craft beer. Good food. Fresh and tasty.

Nice tap room in downtown Raton. Very friendly staff. Several good microbrews on tap. We shared air fried cauliflower and air fried elote- very good. I had a good dark Belgian ale and we split brisket quesadillas. Good and filling. Limited bar choices but a good local place.

We were driving through this little big town in NM, and wanted to try the local brews as well as have a bite. Of course it's Covid era, so we did take out. They do beer to go and food. The BLT sandwich comes on bagel and is pretty good. My fave was the Mesa Rider, which is roast beef with bacon jam and it was delish. The beer we ordered consisted of the Banks of Orkney (a scotch ale for the few and brave, strong flavor and acquired taste if you ask me) and Reynard, which is a blended sour ale with an oakey flavor. The ambiance is nice, they have a huge wooden bar. It was closed unfortunately but they have outdoor seating in order to conform to covid restrictions.

This place is a gem...get the Mesa. I don't even live in ratan and i would come back in a heartbeat. The owners show off the brewery and the food is so tasty.

This is our go to stop when heading to Colorado. The beer and food is good but Greg is the best server and the reason we always come back. He always has a smile on his face and makes sure to take care of every customer. If you want to make a nice meal with excellent service then this is the place for you. Ps. Order the mini corn dogs. They aren't on the menu but the mustard is homemade and delicious.

We came in for dinner and beers. The beers were really really good. Try the house made stout. The food was ok - classic bar food. Fries with green chilis were tasty. Great waitress !

Love this homey Cellar! The staff are warm and friendly; it's a crown jewel of Raton.

We went here while passing through Raton on our way to Colorado. It was wonderful! We didn't realize before we went there that it was a brewery as well as a restaurant. The beers were great, and so was the food. It was a very relaxing place, and the bartender was so friendly and welcoming. We stopped there again on the way back home and had another terrific meal.

Awesome service and great beer! All of their beer is made there. Plus there is a large selection in both bottles and draft. The food was hit or miss. I recommend the bean and cheese taco. It was insanely good. The quesadilla seems tasty but the burger and the BLT were basic. I loved the air fried crinkle cut fries. Ask for extra crispy.

Hmmmm, y'all are raving about this place. Granted, their beer is good. We had the Van Houten Stout and it was very good. However, after waiting over an hour for our cheesesteak we decided to leave cash and go home for lunch. To better picture this, there were maybe 8 other people in the place....TOTAL! I would recommend the place for their beer but DO NOT go for food. We waited for at least 1.5 hours for food and just left. Without eating, in case anyone is wondering. Get the beer

Love this little microbrewery!!! We were stuck last night and stumbled across this gem... and super glad we came in! We both had beer flights because we couldn't decide on just one! We ordered: Rabbit Chaser- Golden Ale 5%. 5/5. Fest Lager- Vienna 5%. 4/5. Karenina Karaiba- sour 4.6%. 3/4. Refreshing, but definitely not a strong sour. The Pear Cider was our favorite! Flowing with flavor, quite the thirst quencher. I highly recommend you try this! If they served growlers, I would have filled it up with this Cider!! I would come back here! The vibe was chill. We need games here!

Great beer, great food in a historic building. My family and I tried pretty much every beer available on separate trips - we agree all is top notch! The Yulebock was a real treat as a smoked beer; and I enjoyed all the beers at Colfax Ale Cellar that I tried. However, I'd be remiss not to mention the ice cream that I'd just off the charts! The owner gave my parents and me a great tour of the operation there. Definitely an A+ stop!

So glad we stumbled on this place - great beer and bean and cheese burritos! A little gem for sure!

Such a great find! Awesome selection of authentic craft brews. Very easy location. Kind of an oasis along I-25. Great atmosphere, very clean, bar staff very friendly, really cool! Met folks in Raton as a half way point, got here early and just chill'n with a very good and cold Fiesta Lager. For sure check out this place!

Colfax Ale Cellar is truly a great place. The service is friendly and good. The seasonal beer (October) is refreshing and yummy. The house mustard that comes with the pretzel appetizer is worthy of a whole jar. I got the mesa rider sandwich which was very good. Bun was pleasantly crispy and the bacon jam added a nice sweetness to the roast beef. Plus the tater tots were well cooked. Good portions for reasonable prices! Definitely will return and recommend :)

This place is the best ever we always stop on our way home back to Texas and never have any issues or disappointments I highly recommend Colfax Ale best brewery/ Tap room in Raton NM , the food is always fresh and hot staff friendly always try a new beer each time we go in I usually get a flight because I like them all so much. Please everyone go here this place is the BEST also dog friendly . Quick serices . Happy customer right here as always .

This Ale Cellar is inside the historic, 111 year old, converted Dwyer building. The ambiance inside is incredible, with a long, shiny wood bar and vintage red barstools. Luckily, when I walked inside on a Wednesday night, there were only a few other customers seated at tables and I had the entire bar to myself. The bartender chatted to me about the different beers and I sampled the Rabbit Chaser Golden ale, the stout, Scottish ale, and the pale ale. All of these were very tasty beers, but my favorite was the golden ale. The bartender admitted it was their best selling beer. I met the owner, Jim, and I told him he brewed some might fine beer. This place has a very relaxed atmosphere and I met two friendly dogs inside. They didn't have bottles or cans of the Golden ale, and I forgot my growler at home. Please make the golden ale available in cans and/or bottles in the future. I paid $12 for two golden ales, but could have easily enjoyed a 20 ounce stout as well. It's one of the best stouts I've ever had. My only regret is not asking for a bumper sticker.

Still a great spot with solid beers, great service and the option to bring pizza from Bruno's next door. Crowlers and bombers for the road.

I'd give 6 stars if possible. Staff were super accommodating, amazing beers brewed on site, and healthy food portions.

We have tried just about everything they have on tap - the beers that Colfax Ale Cellar produces are truly world class. There are two that I would put up against any other microbrew out there. Specifically, Banks Reserve and Spenglers Reserve are world class. Van Houten Stout is another must try. Friendly staff along with a couple of friendly bar dogs. We will be back!

Love Colfax Ale Cellar! Great selection of beer, delicious food, and exceptional service. The hours of operation were also conducive to a pleasant experience as not many establishments serving ale were opened for lunch. Come up to the Cellar, you won't be mad.

We needed a place to eat on our road trip and things seemed sparse not to mention being nervous about covid safety but this spot was such a great find! Delicious food and beer - limited outdoor seating worh super friendly and safe staff. Definitely make this stop!

Great service, beer, and food. The bartender was very friendly and made great recommendations. If you have dinner here, don't sit in the front part of the restaurant. The sun comes in very harsh.

We just stopped in to try the place while passing through. Place is kinda cozy, in what looks like it used to be a general store. The bartender was very pleasant and friendly. We tried a blonde ale and a stout. The blonde was flavorful, good balance; very drinkable. The stout provided plenty of flavor without being too heavy or assaultive. One should not go here looking for trendy IPAs. We were told the braumeister has eclectic ideas, leaning toward Belgians, but has little interest in assailing patrons with overhopped concoctions. So, just what we liked. Definitely worth a stop.

We had chips and queso and brisket quesadillas. The queso serving was small, but the brisket quesadillas were on point. My daughter said they were the best she's ever had.

We were passing through during vacation and needed a rest stop. Wallah! A brewery in the town of Raton, New Mexico! We went in not expecting much but were amazed with their "on point" & incredible beer! I tried a few tasters and decided on the Framboos Raspberry Wheat! This is an exceptional beer! I also enjoyed the Verano 2020 IPA & Rabbit Chaser (Golden Ale). Due to the exceptional tastes, I decided to get crowlers of the IPA & Golden Ale! But the best part of this place is the bartender (Greg)! He was very enthusiastic and explained the beers, told us about the history of the building, offered to give us a tour of the facility, and was an overall positive person.....all at closing time! Who does that anymore? Prior to leaving, we met another employee (did not get his name). He was the kitchen manager. This gentleman was another "positive" person who spoke highly about their beer and food. It says something about the owner when the employees love their job. We would have actually liked to stay longer at this place but had to keep pushing on. Hopefully you'll be able to make it out to Raton, NM.....it's definitely worth the trip!.....& No, I don't no the owner or anyone else who works for this business....just giving a genuinely honest review. Enjoy!

Great place to stop and eat! The Philly Steak and green chilies was off the hook. I would recommend the restaurant.

Great beer! Nice comfortable place to enjoy a fresh brew. Recommend stopping by, you'll be glad you did.

I did not eat any food here. My 5 star rating is solely based on the service I received & the tastes of the beers I received. The bartender was very friendly & attentive to our needs. A friend & I are waiting for the AmTrack train that's over 90 minutes late. Colfax has a ton of in house brewed beers. Loved them. We just got off a dry 8 days at Philmont Scout Ranch. Loved our visit here & the service. I totally plan on re-visiting this establishment!!!

Excellent food and beer! They have a great selection of traditional German beers, and others. I had the sauson, which was excellent. Food was also good - highly suggest the nachos.

Wonderful experience!! Beer is top notch. Worth a stop! Quality establishment! We had the burritos, the the Mesa Rider and the spicy florets! Excellent flavors. Owners are delightful! Please give them a try!

Best beer bar none- found this gem in route to Colorado. Jim knows his stuff and probably cares more about the craft than damn near any body! My husband and I received a private tour of the Unsuspecting cellar. Wow- is all I can say. One part Genius one part mad man at work. The beer is remarkable by either Tap which my husband chose or by bottle which I went for. He's an IPA man and for me- the darker the better. Outstanding! Full flavor profiles with a great finish. Thank-you Colfax for making some of the best beers On the planet! You are sure to put Raton,NM on the map.

This place has fantastic brews! The Banks of Orkley brew is incredible! This is NOT an IPA, it is SO much more! They also have an IPA if that is your thing. They brew their beer in the cellar!Greg took fantastic care of me even though he was busy with the late day house keeping to get ready for tomorrow. The menus looks great but I was too late to have food. I will be back!!! Old downtown Raton is a bit slow but if they set several businesses like this the won't be sleepy/slow for long.

Arrived at 6:33pm sat at the bar and placed an order to go. BF had a margarita while we waited; it was good and bartender was friendly and kicking ass at handling all the different tasks assigned to him. Finally received food at 8:10pm. Ordered: Battered Elote bites, Bavarian Pretzel with a side of cheese, De la Casa Burrito, and carne rojo quesadilla. Disappointed in pretty much everything but the pretzel and cheese sauce. The burrito was all tortilla. The elote bites where soggy like they'd been sitting there for a while. The quesadilla was bland. Over all not wroth the $46 dollars we paid. The environment of the bar was nice and staff was friendly so would consider giving them another try eventually. Maybe try one of the wraps instead of the burrito or quesadilla.

Wow - amazing and unexpected experience here! Not only were the locals so welcoming and kind, the food, beer and service were 5 stars all around! I think the sandwich might have been the best I've ever had (Not exaggerating). Greg was our waiter and he was awesome. Will definitely return!

I'm not much of a beer fan, but I wanted to check this place out. It's a cool space inside a historic building. Bartender was super-nice and very helpful in helping me pick the beers for my flight. I enjoyed the flight, and the Wagon Board was especially delicious. My wife and I then stayed to share a 20oz Wagon Board while we chatted with the barkeep and some of the other customers. With Bruno's right around the corner (GREAT pizza), it's perfect. We look forward to going back on our next trip to Raton!

I can't believe there's a brewery in Raton, much less one that brews such delicious beer! My partner and I were in town for a visit (I grew up in Raton, but haven't been back for many years), and on the recommendation of someone at our motel, visited Colfax Ale Cellar. The beers we had there were great - the Goat Hill IPA and the seasonal Orange Wit. We also got a bottle of the Orkney Ale, which we enjoyed a lot. Even better than the beer, though, is what a great atmosphere the brewery has. The space is gorgeous - especially the ceilings. Kate was tending bar when we first got there, and couldn't have been friendlier. The brewery has some good games there, and we enjoyed being able to settle in for a game while we enjoyed our beer. Definitely check out the Colfax Ale Cellar if you're in Raton! I hope this place sticks around for a long time, and becomes a permanent part of the community.

I always try and stop here on my way through to CO/TX/NM. I haven't had a beer that I didn't like, the service is top notch (Greg) and the food is very good. A very nice gem in the town of Raton.

This is a great stop. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the beer is stellar! The bar is so cool.

We stopped in off the HWY from a turn and burn to Trinidad for cheaper better medicine. After leaving the dispensaries we found limited food options with no microbrew in sight. We pushed on to Raton, and I'm so glad we did. Google misled us to a pizza joint, a quick phone call and I was directed on track. Parked in front, its quiet and peaceful, a great contrast to the chaos of I25 construction through the pass. The beers are wide ranging in variety and only 1 IPA!!! Im shocked! The orange wit is good, and the golden is amazing. Got a 20 oz, and now we're just sitting waiting for the pizza from brunos to get delivered. They left the original tin ceiling in from the 1860's the atmosphere is great, a nice watering hole to wet the whistle along the Santa Fe trail. Happy travels friends!

We stopped in last night and tried the hef, which was excellent. We also got a green chili brisket quesadilla which was also excellent. They were on the slow side, but for one guy working the bar and one guy working kitchen, they were doing a great job. Thanks a bunch guys.

I have made this place a regular stop every night that I am in the area and have turned friends in the area onto this gem. They have updated the food menu and everything is excellent (better than bar food!)...just simply a great place to throw back two or ten and wash it down with some good food. I hope they expand hours and days as the COVID impact is in the rearview mirror.