About Highside Brewing - Fairplay
Highside Brewing - Fairplay is a brewery and taproom on US Highway 285 in Fairplay, Colorado. It pairs mountain-brewed beer with Colorado-style barbecue from the smoker. Its website describes the town as sitting in the wide open South Park County.
The website lists rotating seasonal beers alongside staples. The Fairplay tap list includes Trip Leader IPA, Senior Guide hazy IPA and Kingdom Kolsch. It also lists Land of Lizards, a Mexican-style lager, and Summit Tradition, a helles.
Inside, the site says you can catch a game on one of many big screens, play pinball and arcade games, or shoot pool. Outside is a dog-friendly patio with views of the mountains. The FAQ page says well-behaved dogs are allowed inside and outside.
The Fairplay page picks out smoked ribs, BBQ nachos and a breakfast burrito as dishes to try. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Fairplay on this site.
From Highside Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 26, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Highside Brewing in Fairplay?
Yes. The FAQ page says well-behaved dogs are allowed inside and outside at all locations. The Fairplay page also describes a dog-friendly patio.
Does Highside Fairplay serve food?
Yes. The website says it serves Colorado-style barbecue from the smoker. It also notes that barbecue is not served during all open taproom hours.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. The website says 4-packs to-go are available, and its FAQ page has a question about how long a crowler stays fresh.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
South Park Brewing is 0.2 miles away in Fairplay. Periodic Brewing in Leadville is 16.1 miles away. Breckenridge Brewery & Pub is 17.7 miles away, and Broken Compass Brewery Main Street is 17.8 miles away.
Answers come from Highside Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 26, 2026.
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Before you visit Highside Fairplay
Expect a mountain taproom with games and big screens. Check highsidebrewing.com for the Fairplay tap list, the events page and the barbecue hours. Barbecue is not served during all taproom hours, so look before you plan a meal.
Dogs are welcome on the patio, and the FAQ page says they may come inside too. The website also has a private events page if you are planning a group visit.
South Park Brewing is 0.2 miles away. That makes a second stop easy. Highside's Breckenridge taproom is 18.3 miles away if you want to make a longer trip.