"Yelp's best US speakeasy two years running, 34 cocktails under Old Town Square — walk in early for a first date."
About Social
There is no obvious door. Social hides beneath Tula at the entrance to Old Town Square, down a stair into a low, prohibition-styled room that Yelp named among the Top 50 Speakeasies in the United States in both 2022 and 2023. Owner Ty Fulcher built it around a single line, every cocktail tells a story, and the menu backs it up: 34 seasonally rotating craft cocktails, a sommelier-selected wine list, and a serious cheese-and-charcuterie program. It opens daily at 4pm, takes no reservations, and is one of the best date-night rooms in northern Colorado.
The Kitchen
The bar is the kitchen here. Ty Fulcher's team runs 34 cocktails that turn over with the seasons, split across house standards, a Secret Garden section, throwbacks and dessert drinks. The signatures are precise and a little theatrical: the Pepperontini built on pepperoncini and olive brine, the Marble Rye with Bénédictine, Punt e Mes and Cynar, and the smoky Old Stogie finished with peach-and-Earl-Grey tea. Most cocktails sit between $11.75 and $15.75, with a Luxury Libations list, a $75 Luxe Manhattan among them, for special occasions.
The food is built to drink with. The cheese-and-charcuterie board at $35.75 anchors the menu, with jamón serrano, speck and finocchiona, and there is a full run of social plates from blistered shishito peppers to bangers and mash and steak sliders. A Social Hour, Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6pm and all evening Tuesday, drops signature cocktails to as little as $7.75 and a charcuterie board to $12.50, which is the value sweet spot. The two consecutive Yelp Top 50 placements are the dated proof that the cocktail program, not the snacks, is what put this room on the national map.
The Room
The space leans hard into its speakeasy premise: a low-lit, modern-industrial cellar with prohibition cues, tucked under Old Town Square. The lighting is dim and flattering, the mood intimate, and because there are no reservations and limited seating, it fills fast on weekend nights, so the trick is to arrive early. The sound level is convivial but talkable, and the dress code is no-rules; smart-casual fits, but nobody is checking. A 3% service fee is added to checks and removed on request or for cash. Get there soon after the 4pm open for a quiet table.
Best for a First Date
Walk in early for a first date, because Social is built for exactly this: a dim, intimate cellar, a long cocktail list that gives you something to talk about, and charcuterie to share so the evening has a rhythm. No reservations means no pressure to commit, and the Social Hour pricing keeps an early date easy on the wallet. Arrive soon after the 4pm open to claim a quiet corner. For more, see our guide to the seven signs of a great restaurant, the wider best restaurants for a first date, and our best restaurants for a team dinner for a bigger group.
Not for
Not for large planned parties. Social takes no reservations, opens at 4pm, and the snug room below Old Town Square fills fast on weekend nights.
Frequently Asked
Is Social Fort Collins worth it?
Yes, if you love a proper cocktail. Social was named among Yelp's Top 50 Speakeasies in the United States in both 2022 and 2023, and owner Ty Fulcher's 34-strong, seasonally rotating cocktail list is the real draw, backed by a strong cheese-and-charcuterie board. Most cocktails run $11.75 to $15.75, which is fair for the craft. Go for the room and the drinks, arrive early, and treat the food as excellent accompaniment rather than the main event.
Does Social take reservations and how do I get in?
Social does not take reservations. It is a walk-in speakeasy beneath Tula at the entrance to Old Town Square, at 1 Old Town Square, Suite 7, and it opens daily at 4pm. Because seating is limited and it fills fast on weekend nights, the best strategy is to arrive soon after open, especially Friday and Saturday. Quieter weeknights and the early Social Hour are the easiest times to get a table.
What should I order at Social?
Start with a house signature: the Pepperontini for something savoury, the smoky Old Stogie, or the Marble Rye if you like an amaro-driven drink. To eat, the cheese-and-charcuterie board at $35.75 is the centerpiece, and the social plates, from shishito peppers to steak sliders, are built to share. If you come for Social Hour, Sunday to Thursday from 4 to 6pm, cocktails drop to around $7.75.
What is the average price at Social?
Most craft cocktails run between $11.75 and $15.75, the cheese-and-charcuterie board is $35.75, and social plates range from about $7.75 to $18.50. A Luxury Libations list goes higher for special occasions, up to a $75 Luxe Manhattan. The best value is Social Hour, Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6pm and all evening Tuesday, when signature cocktails start at $7.75 and a charcuterie board is $12.50. A 3% service fee applies and is removed on request.
Is Social good for a first date?
Yes, it is one of the best date rooms in Fort Collins. The dim, intimate speakeasy setting, the long cocktail list and the shareable charcuterie make conversation easy, and the no-reservations policy keeps things low-pressure. Arrive early to get a quiet corner. For more intimate, talkable rooms, see our best restaurants for a first date.
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Practical Information
Address1 Old Town Square, Suite 7, Fort Collins, CO 80524
NeighbourhoodBeneath Old Town Square
CuisineCraft cocktails, charcuterie & tapas
PriceCocktails $11.75–15.75 · board $35.75
Dress CodeNo-rules casual
ReservationWalk-in only · opens 4pm
RecognitionYelp Top 50 US Speakeasies, 2022 & 2023
