The Cow Saloon & Eatery

Right in the heart of downtown Greeley, The Cow Saloon & Eatery is the kind of place that works just as well for a relaxed lunch as it does for a night out with friends. The room has a comfortable, Western-leaning saloon feel — a welcoming spot to settle in and stay a while. The daytime menu leans into handcrafted sandwiches, homemade soups, and fresh salads, alongside a full bar with daily drink specials. Visitors consistently point to the Prime Rib Dip — also described as a prime rib French dip — and the Reuben, along with chicken fried steak, ribs, smoked pastrami, and Cow Boy chili. The bar is a destination in its own right: an extensive whiskey selection alongside wine and small-batch cocktails, including the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and Chocolate Espresso Martini, plus the Bloody Bull, made with vodka and a house-made beefy au jus Bloody Mary mix. Wednesday evenings are worth planning around, with a rotating comfort-food dinner, half-price bottles of wine all day, and whiskey pours at a discount. The Cow also hosts private parties and events, good for birthdays and team gatherings downtown.