Nightlife in Aspen/Snowmass

After dark, Aspen's nightlife ranges from the refined to the raucous. Sophisticated après ski bars in mountain lodges offer cocktails and crackling fires, while English-style pubs and microbreweries in the blocks around Hyman and Cooper Street offer up cold brews, live bands and televised sports. Even Aspen's ritziest clubs and restaurants get in on the nightlife action, offering late-night jazz trios, rock bands and DJs.

Visitors who aren't keen on the bar scene can opt for a concert or theatrical production at the Historic Wheeler Opera House or a performance by the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Each summer the nine-week Aspen Music Festival and School produces more than 200 events that take place daily at the Benedict Music Tent, a 2,050-seat acoustical marvel, as well as the Harris Concert Hall and other venues around town.

Aspen Nightlife Bars & Clubs:

• Aspen Billiards 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-6706
  Aspen's finest pool hall. Casually elegant. Eight tables with hourly rates. Light menu and full bar. Smoke-free. Wheelchair access.
• 39 Degrees at Sky Hotel 709 E. Durant, 970-925-6760
  Aspen's #1 après-ski location, right at the bottom of Aspen Mountain, featuring signature appetizers and local drink specials. Big-screen TV showing major sports events. Poolside dining seasonally.
• Belly Up Aspen 450 S. Galena St. (970) 544-9800
  When visiting Aspen you have to visit the Belly Up! Its a hot-spot for live music and they host musical talent from around the world including acts such as: Ben Harper, Snoop Dogg, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Tiesto, Social Distortion, Damien and Stephen Marley, B.B. King, SEAL, Chris Isaak and many more hot acts.
• Bentley's at the Wheeler 221 S. Mill Street (corner of Mill & Hyman) 970-920-2240 Comfortable downtown locals' spot with Olde English pub atmosphere in the former home of the Wheeler Bank 1880's. Ribs, Pastas, Steaks, Fish and Chips, Salads, Sandwiches, and Guinness on tap. Daily food and drink specials.
• The Caribou Club America's number-one private club. 970-925-2929
• The Cigar Bar 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-4244
  This darkly lit smoking and drinking room offers the finest cigars and fine liquors. Also have pool tables. Open 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Wheelchair access. (located above Eric’s).
• Eric's Bar 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-6707
  A very busy modern take on the city club feel- nonsmoking bar with 14 beers on tap and over 50 single malt Scotches. Newly expanded. Wheelchair access.
• Hunter Bar New at the old Flying Dog Brewpub location: 434 East Cooper Ave.
  Casual yet stylish ambiance, Skier's buffet breakfast followed by a tapas menu offered until 2 a.m. Live entertainment!
• The J-Bar In the Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main, 970-920-1000
  Aspen's favorite gathering place since 1889. Enjoy the historic decoration and the delicious food and drink. Its on the National Register of Historic Places. Open from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Serving food until midnight.
• Jimmy's, An American Restaurant & Bar 205 S. Mill St. Upstairs in the Mill St. Plaza, 970-925-6020. Featuring 80 top-shelf tequilas. Live blues/swing music every Friday night by starting at 10:30 p.m. Tango/Salsa and other Latin-style dancing on Saturday nights starting at 10:30.
• Little Annie's 512 E. Hyman Ave. 970-925-1098
  This funky intimate restaurant gets fun when the sun goes down. Ask for nightly drink specials.
• The Mustang (formerly Club Chelsea) 415 East Hyman Ave 970.920.0066
  This new Aspen Restaurant is in the Club Chelsea space offers 7 new high definition flat screen T.V.s for all sporting events and a huge outdoor patio for dining during the summer. Club Chelsea is no more but you will still find night time entertainment at the Mustang after dinner. Great Outdoor sitting on the pedestrian Mall in the middle of Hyman Ave. Reservations accepted.
• The Regal Watering Hole 220 S. Galena St. 970-925-4567
  Upscale and chic bar remains Aspen-casual with après specials and bottle service. Open nightly,
• Shadow Mountain Lounge at The St. Regis 970-920-3300
  Open daily 2 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live pianist & Jazz trio from 7-11 p.m. Serving light hors d'oeuvres and desserts; poolside service available.
• Su Casa 315 E. Hyman Ave. 970-920-1488
  Start the night out right with awesome margaritas from the bar at Su Casa while taking in the traditional Mexican décor and colors.

Alternative Night Attractions

• The Ultimate Taxi -970-927-9239
  Take a guided joy ride through down-town Aspen, and send your friends images over the web right from the taxi! The Taxi is brightly lit on the inside so you can enjoy the light show while you cruise through Aspen! Visit www.ultimatetaxi.com for details or call
• Explore Booksellers and Es-Cape Bistro 221 E. Main, 970-925-5338
  Old world bistro in a bookstore. Sophisticated vegetarian cuisine, sinful desserts, espresso, cappuccino, wine and beer.
• New York Pizza 409 E. Hyman (on the mall), 970-920-3088
  The locals' choice for the best late night pizza! Pizza, subs, salads. Open late night until 2:30 a.m. and expect a line out the door!
• Paradise Bakery corner of Galena and Cooper, 970-925-7585 In Snowmass Village on the mall, 970-923-4712. Famous fresh-baked cookies and muffins, and homemade Italian-style ice cream. Aspen's favorite frozen yogurt. Espresso and cappuccino. 6:30 a.m. - midnight
  
  

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