By Fort Collins Elite Outdoor Kitchens Team • June 2, 2026
Outdoor Bar Ideas for Northern Colorado Homes
From kegerator-equipped craft-beer bars to elegant cocktail stations — outdoor bar inspiration for Fort Collins and Northern Colorado.
Fort Collins Loves a Good Bar
Beer-brewing capital, craft cocktail city, hosting culture — Fort Collins backyards are practically asking for outdoor bars. These are the bar layouts we're building right now.
The Kegerator Craft-Beer Bar
An 8-foot bar with built-in kegerator, ice maker, and beverage center — perfect for Fort Collins's craft-beer obsessives.
The Cocktail Station
Speed rails, ice well, bottle storage, and a sink — designed for serious home bartenders.
The Bar + Pizza Oven Combo
Pair an outdoor bar with a pizza oven and you've got a complete entertaining station.
The Bar-Top Counter Extension
Add a bar-height overhang to your existing outdoor kitchen for casual seating without a full bar build.
The Poolside Bar
Swim-up style with bar stools partially in the water — popular in Windsor and Berthoud lake-adjacent homes.