Ace Gillett's Lounge

Ace Gillett's Lounge is a bar in Fort Collins, CO, located at 239 S College Ave. It operates as a lounge and supper club that pairs handcrafted cocktails with reimagined comfort foods, live music, and spinning vinyl. The establishment has served the community through food, drink, and music since 1923. The lounge is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 12:00am, with happy hour running from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. A separate Ace Cafe operates on the same property, open Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:00am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The venue holds a rating of 4.30 based on 15 reviews.

The lounge focuses on creating an underground atmosphere where food and drink are paired with curated live music and vinyl records. The cocktail menu features detailed hand-drawn diagrams of classic drinks, listing ingredients, crafting methods, the year the drink was established, and notable figures associated with it. Menus are designed to be shared, encouraging connection through interaction, and include simple, approachable selections that showcase seasonal ingredients. The food offerings consist of tastefully executed shareable plates, small bites, and regional items intended to complement the cocktail program. The space aims to provide a refined but relaxed social experience that is welcoming to all guests, blending the sensory elements of dining with the auditory experience of jazz and other musical programming.

The location sits on South College Avenue, directly adjacent to the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Aggie Theater. It is within a short walk of the BIPOC Alliance community center and North College Avenue. The venue is situated in a central part of Fort Collins, near these cultural and civic landmarks.

Ace Gillett's Lounge maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served, reflected in its consistent ratings. Its long history since 1923 and its specific focus on pairing seasonal food and craft cocktails with live music distinguish it within the Fort Collins bar scene.