Riff Raff Brewing

Riff Raff Brewing Company is a craft brewery and gastropub established in 2013 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, founded by five partners including owners Jason and Shelly Cox. The company operates two distinct locations: the original downtown location featuring a cozy 3-barrel brewing system in a historic 1896 home with geothermal heating, and Riff Raff on the Rio, which opened in 2018 with a larger 15-barrel brewing system and riverside dining overlooking the majestic San Juan River. The Rio location features beautiful river and mountain views framed below Wolf Creek Pass, offering riverside dining on an outdoor patio, sports bar atmosphere with multiple televisions, and a cozy dining room. Riff Raff specializes in craft beer production with flagship offerings including Hopgoblin IPA, Plebeian Porter, Stepchild American Red, MBF Honey Blonde, Skallywag English Pale Ale, and El Duende Green Chile Ale, along with seasonal beer varieties. The company serves the hospitality and food service industries, providing a unique gastropub experience that combines locally-brewed craft beers with an eclectic food menu featuring creative appetizers, gastropub-style salads, specialty burgers including goat and lamb options, and fun-fried items. Their facilities include a grain silo for efficient brewing operations, full-service bars, dining rooms, riverside patios, and comprehensive brewing equipment. Riff Raff caters to tourists, locals, outdoor enthusiasts, and craft beer aficionados visiting the Pagosa Springs area, offering experiences for white water rafting spectators, sports viewing, and mountain recreation visitors. The company has established itself as one of the favorite restaurants and breweries in Pagosa Springs, expanding from a small startup to a sustainable operation with increased brewing capacity and dining space to meet growing demand.