Cheyenne is known for a lot of things, but among the unique western heritage, we also have a great selection of summer drink spots to quench your thirst! From family-friendly smoothie and drink shops to local breweries and distilleries, there is the perfect summer drink for everyone! We’ve rounded up 15 of the best spots for a summer drink in Cheyenne, from family-friendly non-alcoholic options to adult beverages, read on to see where you should be hanging out this summer for a good refreshing drink near you!
Top Places for Summer Cocktails in Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne has an amazing variety of summer cocktails around town. Whether you’re looking for a summer drink to cool off on a hot afternoon, or a nightcap after a night on the town, we’ve got all the watering holes that locals love!
1. The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan Downtown is an upscale restaurant in Downtown Cheyenne. They offer culinary and cultural options, but they have a full bar with a specialty cocktail menu to wet your whistle in the hot summer months. We truly believe you can’t go wrong with any of their drinks, but we love to go to the Met for brunch on the weekends and have a few mimosas to start out a fun day in downtown!
2. Hacienda Guadalajara
Guadalajara is a family-friendly restaurant with two locations in Cheyenne. They have delicious non-alcoholic drink options like Aguas Frescas and unique bottled soda like Sidral (an apple soda) or Jarritos. However, if you are 21+ and craving a summer cocktail, you can’t go wrong with any of their many margarita options!
Guadalajara Cheyenne Family Mexican Restaurant
The second location, Guadalajara Cheyenne Family Mexican Restaurant, is another favored spot for locals seeking the restaurant's family-friendly fare and unique drinks.
3. Paramount Ballroom
The Paramount Ballroom is located in a historic building in the heart of downtown, which makes sipping on a refreshing summer drink even more special. We suggest The Balkan Princess, which is a refreshing gin drink, or the Never Say Die which is their espresso martini. Not a drinker? That’s okay, you can sip on The Heir To The Hoorah, one of their mocktails!
4. Pine Bluffs Distilling
Pine Bluffs Distilling is a beautiful distilling operation in Eastern Laramie County. Their grain to glass method means that their product is made from scratch right on their property. They have a casual, laid-back tasting room that is the perfect place to sip on a cocktail with friends or family. They have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, but we recommend their Old-Fashioned.
5. Westby Edge Brewing Company
Westby Edge Brewing Co. is the newest brewery in Cheyenne, but they have a lot of great drinks to offer. They have rotating seasonal house brews, as well as taps with national favorite beers. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, you can get a snowcone, with or without alcohol!
6. Chronicles Distilling
Chronicles Distilling is a veteran owned local distillery located in downtown Cheyenne. All of their spirits are distilled in-house, and they make a wide variety of refreshing summer cocktails with them. You can also order mocktails, soda, and water if you are under 21 or not drinking.
7. Freedom's Edge Brewing Co.
Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co. is a Veteran run, locally owned brewery located in downtown Cheyenne. They are frequently rotating out new beers on tap, all that are brewed in-house. Their refreshing craft beer is the perfect drink to cool off on a summer afternoon in Cheyenne.
8. Accomplice Beer Company
Accomplice Beer Company is located in the Historic Depot in downtown Cheyenne. They have 7 beers that are brewed in-house, as well as a full restaurant and bar so it’s a great place to get together as a group for some beers, or cocktails. Their outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying their unique beers and cocktails that are refreshing on a hot summer day.
Family-Friendly Summer Drinks You Need to Try
Cheyenne is a great family-friendly place, and there are a lot of great drink stops that are a hit for the whole family. From refreshing tropical smoothies to milkshakes and crafted sodas or energy drinks, you can find something for everyone in Cheyenne!
9. Beach Please Drink Company
If you’re in Cheyenne and craving a tropical vacation and a local tropical smoothie or beverage to match, Beach Please is the stop for you. With a large menu of non-alcoholic drinks, you can get everything from a range of delicious smoothies to refreshers made with real fruit puree. The decor is beach themed, so it’s the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for the beaches of Cheyenne.
10. The Cheyenne Cup
The Cheyenne Cup is a family owned coffee shop with two locations in Downtown Cheyenne. They have a menu filled with specialty espresso and tea lattes, all of which you can get hot, iced, or blended. Our personal favorite is a blended Trolley, which is a dark chocolate mocha with raspberry!
11. Blendz Wellness Bar
Blendz Wellness Bar is a drink shop that offers smoothies, protein shakes, energy teas, and snacks to support an active and healthy lifestyle. Our favorite drinks to pick up are the “Berry Berry Good for You” smoothie or the “Black Pearl” energy tea!
12. Paramount Cafe
Next door to the earlier mentioned Paramount Ballroom is the Paramount Cafe. This small coffee shop boasts a large menu of drinks, with classics, frozen drinks, smoothies, and signature specialties. Our favorite refreshing drink for the summertime is the Peach Bubble tea with Strawberry bubbles!
13. Bison Nutrition & Energy
Located in North Cheyenne, Bison Nutrition and Energy is a popular spot among locals. Offering a positive environment, you can grab shakes, energy drinks, protein coffees, and smoothie bowls. We recommend the Key Lime Pie or Brownie Batter Shake!
14. The Boardroom
The Boardroom is a small but inviting spot in Downtown Cheyenne that offers charcuterie, coffee, and ice cream. Their menu offers charcuterie boxes and delicious rotating ice cream flavors, as well as pastries and a cafe menu. Our favorite summer drinks from The Boardroom are an iced tea or an iced nitro cold brew if you need an extra boost of energy.
15. The Hawthorn Tree
The Hawthorn Tree is an herbal apothecary and loose leaf tea company offering herbs, teas, and more. From their cafe you can get tea, coffee, baked goods, and grab-and-go food items, making it the perfect stop downtown. We love to get the refreshing Hawthorn Hibiscus Iced tea with a Mediterranean Orzo Salad, it makes the perfect lunch for summertime.