Aspen Tap Room
Nightlife Pub Aspen Central Core
Discover the unique flavors of craft beer made at 8,000 feet at the Aspen Brewing Company. At the Aspen Tap Room downtown, sample the local microbrewery’s year round and seasonal offerings. You can also purchase your favorite brews in bottles, cans, or growlers to enjoy later.
Bar at Wildwood
American Family Friendly Nightlife Snowmass Village Slopeside Mall
The Bar at Wildwood is a Snowmass restaurant that is located inside of the Wildwood Snowmass, a local hotel. Described as a beer hall, the Bar at Wildwood was created as a collaboration with Colorado's own New Belgium Brewing Company. So, if you enjoy sampling locally brewed beer, the Bar at Wildwood offers a variety of beers on tap. In addition to the great beverage selection, the Bar at Wildwood offers a contemporary American menu with bar favorites, such as chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and chips and salsa, alongside unique options that are influenced by Asian, Mexican, and Italian cuisine. For a casual meal, happy hour, or après-ski gathering, visit the Bar at Wildwood in Snowmass.
Base Camp Bar & Grill
Family Friendly New Nightlife Pub Snowmass Village
The Base Camp Bar & Grill is a family run restaurant at the base of Snowmass Mountain in Snowmass Village. In addition to the delicious bar food like burgers, beer, brats, wings, fries, and nachos, there is always plenty of live music and weekly events. Check out Base Camp Bar & Grill today for lunch or dinner.
Bootsy Bellows Aspen
American Asian Italian Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Glide into the '60s art deco scene and enjoy sushi, pasta and steak at Bootsy Bellows, located 308 E Hopkins. With comfortable booths, a new sports bar lounge and late night music and eats, Bootsy Bellows is the place to sit back, relax and enjoy the finer things in life.
Brunelleschi’s
Family Friendly Nightlife Pizza Aspen Central Core
Brunelleschi's serves up gourmet pizza in a casual dining environment. An Aspen restaurant located along restaurant row, Brunelleschi's is the perfect place to enjoy a family dinner. Start off the meal with a plate of delicious bruschetta. For lunch, try the classic Brunelleschi's Italian Panini, and for dinner, the Ajax Pizza is simply delectable. Head over to Brunelleschi's for some of the best gourmet pizza in Aspen.
Cache Cache
American French Nightlife Romantic Aspen
Since 1987, Cache Cache has offered fine dining with an emphasis on table and wine service and the highest quality of food. Featuring French and modern American food, Cache Cache offers an exquisite atmosphere and excellent menu. Located in downtown Aspen, Colorado Cache Cache is an Aspen favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Campo de Fiori
Italian Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Located along what is termed downtown Aspen's Restaurant Row on Hopkins, Campo de Fiori is an Italian restaurant in the heart of Aspen's dining scene and bustling nightlife. With its downtown location, beautifully decorated interior reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, and on top of it all, the delicious and authentic Italian cuisine, Campo de Fiori is the Aspen restaurant to visit for an outstanding fine dining experience.
Caribou Club
American Nightlife Aspen
Caribou Club is a private and exclusive membership-only restaurant and nightclub located in downtown Aspen. With elegant mahogany, vibrant red-colored walls, and a candlelit environment, the Caribou Club, from bar to restaurant to dance floor, delivers a sophisticated but casual atmosphere for those seeking an exclusive, upscale experience in Aspen. Become a Caribou Club member, and gain access to Aspen's most exclusive and fashionable nightclub.
Casa Tua
Family Friendly Italian Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Casa Tua, located in the heart of downtown Aspen along the Cooper Avenue walking mall, truly lives up to its name, which in Italian means “your home”. The Italian restaurant creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, which is best exemplified by its Friends' Table, an enormous community dining table seating up to 24 guests. The beautifully designed interiors and tasteful artwork enhance the dining experience. Dine at Casa Tua for the community atmosphere and their delicious Northern Italian cuisine.
Element 47
American Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Formerly known as Montagna, Element 47 located inside of The Little Nell, is a fine dining restaurant focused on serving seasonal and fresh ingredients combined into marvels of culinary creation under the creative genius of Chef Robert McCormick. Featuring a sleek and modern dining room with clean lines and a unique piece of art referencing The Little Nell's award-winning wine list, Element 47 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with five-star, five-diamond service. Take a seat at the bar to enjoy an ice cold glass of a Colorado microbrew or make reservations for what should be a truly unforgettable and luxurious dining experience.
Jimmy’s
American Family Friendly Nightlife Pub Seafood Staff Favorites Aspen Central Core
Since 1997, Jimmy's has been Aspen's neighborhood bar, restaurant, and gathering place. From Saturday night salsa to Sunday football, Jimmy's defines the concept of "Aspen Institution." Fierce American food characterizes our menu featuring steaks, seafood and classic comfort dishes like Meatloaf and Mac & Cheese. Whether you're a local looking for a bite and lively bar scene or a visitor dining out for a special occasion, Jimmy's has the atmosphere, energy and staff to entertain.
Kenichi
Asian Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Kenichi is a fine dining Japanese restaurant with a cool, modern, and dimly lit dining atmosphere. With private dining rooms, a sushi bar, and a beautiful dining area, Kenichi specializes in delicious and fresh sushi and a number of other Japanese staples. Try the healthful and wholesome miso soup and the spicy edamame for a light appetizer. The stuffed shishito peppers are scrumptious as are just about every other item on the Kenichi menu. For a fun night out on the town in Aspen, make a reservation at Kenichi.
Matsuhisa
Asian Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Matsuhisa takes its name from the famed Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who owns a number of high end, fine dining Japanese restaurants around the world. With an incredible menu developed by Nobu Matsuhisa himself, the modern Japanese cuisine served at Matsuhisa Aspen is sure to inspire, satisfy, and delight. Featuring unique menu items that creatively combine fresh ingredients for a flavor explosion, Matsuhisa is shining star in the Aspen dining scene.
Mountain Social Bar & Lounge at the St. Regis Resort Aspen
American Family Friendly Nightlife Aspen Central Core
A cozy, sophisticated lounge, the Mountain Social Bar & Lounge at the St. Regis Resort Aspen offers a comfortable and welcoming place to relax most any time of the day. Sit by the roaring fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa, take a seat near the windows to view Aspen Mountain with a glass of champagne and appetizers, or meet friends for après-ski hour. Visit Mountain Social Bar & Lounge, and look forward to an elegant atmosphere, great beverages, and even better company.
Prospect at the Hotel Jerome
American Family Friendly Nightlife Aspen Central Core
Serving three meals a day, Prospect at the Hotel Jerome is a fine dining restaurant offering modern American cuisine. The head chef at Prospect endeavors to fuse traditional dishes with contemporary culinary techniques, which results in truly unique and fresh flavors. For breakfast, try the eggs benedict with a gruyère biscuit, and for lunch, diners cannot go wrong with one of the Prospect sandwiches served with delicious house-cut fries or slaw. Dinner at Prospect is a special experience, as the menu mimics that of a tapas bar, with a wide selection of small plates intended to be shared with family and friends.
Pyramid Bistro
Nightlife Vegetarian Aspen Central Core
Pyramid Bistro is a vegetarian and vegan culinary paradise located inside of Explore Booksellers in a historic Victorian home on Main Street. Also serving fish and chicken, Pyramid offers incredibly fresh ingredients, delicious flavor combinations, and bright presentations. Pyramid Bistro is the place to go for a nutrient-rich, whole foods meal. After a meal that leaves you feeling light and energized, browse the bookstore, which has an excellent selection of art books, cookbooks, fiction, and non-fiction.
Ryno’s Pub & Pizzeria
American Family Friendly Nightlife Pizza Aspen Central Core
A family-friendly place for a casual dinner, Ryno’s Pub & Pizzeria is located in downtown Aspen on the Cooper Avenue walking mall. Order a couple of pies for the table and pints for the adults. Ryno’s also serves pub favorites, like burgers, fries, wings, and macaroni and cheese. After your meal, check out the arcade.
Steak House No. 316
American Nightlife Aspen
Steak House No. 316 is a meat lover's paradise, serving juicy kobe filet steaks and prime porterhouse steaks. However, the Steak House No. 316 menu satisfies everyone with a great selection of seafood dishes, including Maine lobster tail and Arctic char. The Steak House also serves up delicious and fresh salads alongside traditional steakhouse sides ranging from thyme whipped potatoes to truffled macaroni and cheese. For a fine dining experience combined with steak house cuisine, make a reservation at Steak House No. 316 in Aspen.
Su Casa
Nightlife Seafood Vegetarian Aspen Central Core
Located in the heart of downtown Aspen, Su Casa is known for its reasonably priced menu items and authentic Mexican dishes. Visit Su Casa for a casual and family-friendly dinner in Aspen, and try one of their tasty burrito or a fajita plates. As it is conveniently located right across the street from the Wheeler Opera House, Su Casa is a great choice for a South-of-the-border meal before catching a show.
The Red Onion
American Family Friendly Nightlife Aspen Central Core
One of the oldest restaurants in Aspen, The Red Onion offers casual dining in the heart of downtown in a beautiful, historic saloon. An excellent place to catch a sports game or to get together for a late night drink with friends, The Red Onion is an Aspen bar that offers classic bar staples with a twist, including their green chili mac & cheese, pulled pork sliders, and ginger-lime chicken wings. Discover a treasured piece of Aspen's history at The Red Onion.
Woody Creek Tavern
American Cultural Family Friendly Nightlife Woody Creek
Enjoy fantastic food in a comfortable and fun atmosphere at the Woody Creek Tavern. A local, visitor, and celebrity hang out, the Woody Creek Tavern was the favorite of legendary Hunter S. Thompson. Stop by for margaritas and guacamole, or stay for lunch or dinner. A great cycling destination in the summer.