Recommend trying a different restaurant. Cold French onion soup, too watery. Unfortunately all entrées our group ordered were left unfinished. We went because they had open seats and a beer coupon in Yelp, beer seemed just ok. read more

They are friendly, which is something I rarely find eating out alone in Summit County. Food is good. Beer is good. No problems finding a spot at the bar. Most of all they are not rude and judgmental about me eating alone on a Saturday night, which is a problem in Summit County. read more

The prime rib was over-cooked, the wings were ok, the french onion soup was cold. Would have thought with all the good reviews, that this was a place to get some good food. Although our server was very nice. read more

Being a local would really like to say "go here" but sorry...NO Was hoping that after the so called "re-model" a few years ago that the food and atmosphere would improve...not so much. They built a patio and new entrance but as soon as you walk inside its the same OLD and TIRED Decor...geez...are you kidding??? Guys..it's time to call the 1970's..they want their Restaurant back!!! Food?...well, have tried everything from burgers (nothing special) , fish and chips (poor quality and ordinary fries..NOT thick cut "chips") and even there "special" Prime Rib..FATTY and WAY over priced even for Summit County. Even the Wheat Beer had a "skunky" taste to it. The whole place feels kinda dirty actually.. So Sad that the Local Owners don't really give a damn about putting out a quality product from the decor to the food..it could be great with a little effort... read more

Despite having been a former resident of Summit County, last weekend's dinner at Pug Ryan's was my first experience with this Dillon institution. I would kick myself for not visiting sooner, but back then I was on a ski bum's budget. And while Pug's isn't insanely priced, the fine food and atmosphere rightly cost more than a McDouble. What drew us to Pug Ryan's initially was the lure of craft beer. My wife and I are a bit cuckoo when it comes to beer, so we're always searching for new options. From this standpoint, Pug's didn't disappoint. We enjoyed a nice porter that served as a seasonal option, and I went on to try the Pali Pilsner (so named for the famed Palivacinni Bowl at nearby A-Basin ski resort). Both brews were formidable, with the porter offering a nice balance of hops, smoke and malt, and the pilsner representing Czech tradition proudly. More importantly, we beat the 6 p.m. Happy Hour deadline. Dinner was even better, and despite our best efforts, we ate beyond our capacity. We both had the Salmon oscar, which features (if I recall accurately) wild caught sockeye with snow crab lump on top, along with the traditional bearnaise and asparagus spears. I had the baked potato, while my wife chose the veggies, and both options were as you would expect (kinda hard to screw those up). Dinner salad was exactly what you'd want ... perfect portion and decent mix of cucumbers, tomatoes and croutons. We ordered the calamari as an app before realizing they served great bread with the meal. Bread was awesome, but calamari was pretty pedestrian (our only real complaint of the evening). We sat near the patio, so we had a slight Lake Dillon view. Our server was a cool cat, if a tad too mellow ... but that's the Summit County way, and I'll take it. Pug's has a new fan. read more

Nice place by Lake Dillon to grab burger and some beer. Pleasantly surprised to see some seafood on the menu. The fish and chips was good.

Went here for my sis's bday when we were up in the mountains for the weekend - I ordered the Salmon Oscar and my sis ordered the Salmon special, but she wanted to trade when it came :/ - it was her birthday ... . . The Salmon Oscar was amazing though - light (not in calories), perfect combo of sauce, crab and bernaise. My salmon was decent too - it was just a grilled salmon w/ some veggies - but nothing to salivate over. The bread that they served w/ before the meal was pretty outstanding and the butter - mmmmmmmmm the butter. The salads before the meal are very nice - esp because i wasn't sure whether to expect an iceberg lettuce salad or something good - and it ended up being something good - good lettuces, good veggies, etc - so i was very happy about that. I like the beer - especially the one that I ordered - which was the funky monk - highly recommended if it's on the menu. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch on Saturday and were surprised by how busy Pug Ryan's was. We snagged a table and looked over the draft brew list. They offered ~a dozen of there beers, made on premise. Our group got a variety of tasters before settling on the Scottish ale, Helles and a seasonal Blonde. Several TVs were around the room, and we caught one of our team's basketball games while we waited for our lunch. The Greek salads, ordered by everyone, took 40 minutes. Seemed a bit excessive for a salad, but maybe they have limited staff on weekend lunchs. Just be warned- food may take a while. The salads were big, with lots of feta, tomatoes, and red peppers. We added chicken ($4) to the $11.99 salad, and friends added salmon ($6). Both were really nice sized servings of proteins- really tasty. Don't forget to redeem the Yelp check-in deal: $1 beer with food purchase. read more

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Went after a long day of skiing. Saw good reviews on Yelp and that they were offering a free pint of beer for a "check-in", which caught my eye. Got to the restaurant to be told the Yelp offer was expired. Comped us three beers anyways---earned an extra star for this. Stuffed Shrimp - OK, but for the price I would have expected better. The sides were lacking (tin foil baked potato--very average & specialty green beans--inedible). Peach Cobbler - Tasted like something you buy pre-made frozen in a grocery store and microwave for a few minutes. Not impressed at all. Table beside us sent theirs back without eating it. Burgers - Decent, based on feedback from the group I was with. Fries were average at best. Although we were sitting indoors, we kept smelling a strong odor of marijuana smoke. Not sure if the waitress was burning one out back on us mid-meal. But then again, it's Colorado. read more

I agree with the Cheers reference - a very friendly pub and restaurant. We ate here waiting out a huge (and typical) delay from Silverthorne up to the Eisenhower Tunnel on a Sunday evening during ski season. What we found was a very popular sports bar (the football game we wanted to watch was on, lots of screens in the bar area so we sat at the bar). I was driving so I didn't drink, but they have their own brewery on site, and I have had their beers, and they're great. We ordered the ribs, and they were excellent. I can't comment on the rest of the menu, but the food overall was good, the service super friendly and the atmosphere lively and fun. I highly recommend for a pub/sports bar atmosphere. read more

We sat out on the deck overlooking the dam lake, three yahoos killin' a couple of hours and soaking in a new place. The beer was good, we had a variety and agreed all was well made, they were on happy hour and it was quite a good deal too. The place does seem a little rundown for a steakhouse, but they are in the midst of construction/expansion. It filled up as we were leaving, so they must do things right. A very solid option if you're in town. read more

I've been into Pug Ryans at least a half a dozen times and each time they have had great beer and great food. I've had everything from fried mac and cheese served with a corn dog that was awesome (Everyone laughed at me in my party asking me if I was 3 yrs old) to the wings and burgers. They have some serious good brews on tap as well and there is always something new and interesting to try that isn't the run of the mill stuff you see on tap. It's definitely a cool locals spot in Silverthone/Dillon and personally i think it's a much better spot to go to then a more known brewery spot in town. Cheers read more

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Been here a few times while on vacation and every time we have been here it has been a great experience!! The beer they brew there is really good!! The atmosphere is nice and the wait staff is amazing!! Try the ribs, you wont be disappointed!!! Can't wait to come back here on our next Skiing trip!! read more

Extremely tasty! The crab cake appetizer was really tasty and great to share with a friend. The caesar salad was not overly dressed and flavorful. My steak was so juicy and the mashed potatoes great! It was a little pricy, but if you want to splurge like my friends and I did, it's worth it! read more

Not a beer drinker so no review on their product line here. Service Outstanding and food all good with LARGE platters for average Summit prices. Parking a bit difficult in busy seasons. read more

Hornito Burger fresh grilled angus burger topped with a jalapeno cream cheese mixture Bonita burger bacon Hideout Helles, a little orice read more

I'd give this a 3.5 star if we had the option, but I'll lean toward 3 since we don't. The wait staff here, both times I attempted to visit, weren't all that friendly. It really seems like a trend for Colorado... I hate to say that and hope my next visit changes my mind. Service was quite slow... it took about 15 minutes to get our drinks after we were seated. The saving grace was the food... it was worthy of a 4 star review. I had ribs and have learned to stop asking if they fall off the bone, because everyone says yes, no matter how tough they come out. I figured I'd risk it and was rewarded. The full rack was way too much food for me to eat, had to throw half a rack to my nephew who normally could eat half a cow and still be hungry, and he could barely finish as well (in addition to his fish entree). The ribs were very tender and flavorful... well worth the price. I'd absolutely suggest a half rack. If they can just work on being nicer and getting their timing down, it would be a great place. read more

If when you go out to a restaurant the only thing you care about is the food, this place is absolutely 5 stars, no need to read any further. Everything is delicious and homemade. Amazing food! The beer was solid too and I can't leave that out! However, that being said, when I go out to eat it's more about the experience for me - because I can cook great food on my own. When we arrived, we were told there were no tables and the wait would be 30 minutes. Only 1 couple ahead of us were waiting. So, when some bar seats opened up in 5 minutes, we just took those. Within minutes, we watched at least 3 tables open up. So that sucked. Our bartender and server was excellent and super nice, but I am really sad to say, he was kind of smelly. But even though he was so nice and the food was great, it was still off-putting. We also know when you sit at the bar sometimes you sit by obnoxious drunk people. But the woman next to us was not only drunk, cussing like a sailor - but also was apparently an employee of this establishment and was bitching about internal stuff the whole time. That's just not professional. If I owned this establishment, is realize what a great restaurant and brewery I had and get my staff to tighten up their acts. If they did, this place would be amazing! read more

A friend told me about this place, which unbeknownst to me was right down the road from our ski house. For convenience, the location couldn't be better. A few friends and I walked over for dinner last night and it was pretty hoppin. We were able to snag a table in the bar area right away. Service was prompt & friendly. I ordered a glass of Malbec and was pleased to note the happy hour special on my bill was $5.50 - not bad. Their buffalo wings were some of the better I've encountered and hit the spot. I was also able to order a buffalo burger to take back for my husband who couldn't join us. It was ready at exactly the same time we paid our tab and arrived hot off the grill. If you're in Dillon, or looking for a relaxing spot for inexpensive, but good food (and drinks!) after a hard day of hitting the slopes then do yourself a favor and check out this little gem. read more

Usual pub fare in a longstanding Dillon landmark. Safe bet for burgers, sandwiches, wings. Good place for beers after work or casual family dinner. Plenty of parking in a convenient location. Same can be said for a bunch of other places in the area. Like I said, it's a safe bet. read more

Pub Ryan was a great place to have lunch. The atmosphere was relaxed and the view was amazing because it over looked the lake! Furthermore, the food was delicious. read more

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Stopped by Pug Ryan's after a day of snowboarding in hopes of getting a great meal. We ended up with that and more. The beer was pretty good for a small brewpub, the food was delicious and the prices were fair if not rather affordable. In addition to the great menu offerings and beer, the setting is rather comfortable with a wood burning fireplace in the middle of the room, great cozy atmosphere with great energy. (visited in the off season and was still lively, not sure how they handle a real crowd, but looking forward to coming back.) read more

The beer here is decent.... but the food is sub-par. I have tried this place a few times always wanting to like it because I feel like it is a staple in Dillon, but every time I go I am disappointed. I have gotten the fish and chips (greasy and over breaded), appetizers, buffalo wings.. etc. I have tried a number of items but nothing is memorable or even worth it. I find it very over priced for typical bar food. There are way better options in the area. Also, each time I went the waitstaff were very unfriendly and kind of just awkward. My friends and I once asked to have our check split.. the waiter put all three entrees on one check, gave one of us a few apps. and some beer and then gave the last person just an appetizer... hello? when is that ever how you split a check? After trying to explain we wanted to just split it some with cash some with credit and he didnt get what we were saying we gave up and just paid the random amount that was given to us... read more

Food is great, service is great. We went here due to its location near our hotel and the yelp reviews. But you need to remember it's a pub too... there was a drunk chick that was obnoxiously loud and vulgar. I was across the room from her table and could understand her convorsation more than what was being said at my table. But don't let that stop you from coming. The filet I had was very good and cooked the way I wanted. My mom had the trout which was big enough that she couldn't finish it. I just wished someone gave that lady a few extra dinner rolls to shut her up... read more

Excellent quality of food, excellent beers, and overall a great place. One huge complaint- between November 2014 and April 2015 I called to place an order for pickup eight, literally eight times. Each time was between 7pm-830pm, typically on a week night. Seven times I was told that "the kitchen is too busy because we just had a huge group come in". Exact line every time. Only one time they allowed me to place an order. Today I was told the same thing, but decided to come in and see for myself. It's now about five minutes after my call and rejection, and there are at least 15 tables open, and not one large group here. Lies!!! Why would you turn down business from loyal customers who live down the street?? read more

Visited for a late lunch. Had the meatloaf and Shepherds Pie. Both were very tasty. The house brewed beers were great. The atmosphere outside side in the deck are was very inviting. read more

We tried this place again, after reading the Manager's letter. We gave it another chance. We called we ordered, we got our food, and then drove to Vail. Big mistake! I never checked it, The alfredo sauce was all butter, not enough cream. Never again. Who ever sent it out didn't care about the dish. I'll never eat here again. read more

Loved pug Ryan's! Service was excellent! Food was excellent! We will for sure be back! Best meal We've had in the keystone area!! read more

We are part time residents in Dillon and own a home here. We just called to place a take out order and was told "the kitchen is too backed up to take pick up orders right now". We always try to support local businesses, but Pugs is too busy to take our money. Disappointing. We'll be sending our friends to other businesses who actually care about their clientele. read more

Had the fish n chips and a Helles. "An outstanding beer" said the home brewer Only two pieces of fish but very good quality and the fries here...oh my yes! read more

Great service, excellent beer! I went to 2 other brewpubs before here to get a "to go" order and a growler of beer, can't believe how difficult it was to find! One place was out of beer, the other wouldn't do an order to go. Pugs' bartenders greeted me within 30 seconds, told me about the beers, got me some samples so I could figure out what I want, and took my order. The food was very good, too. Took it home, it was packed correctly, still hot, and tasty. Ask for Danielle, she knows her beer! read more

superb restaurant. food was excellent. service was excellent. they weren't very busy at the time we were there. (May2015) Crab Cakes FANTASTIC gorgeous views of the lake. I'd return read more

Pug Ryans Brewery - CRAB CAKES - American Near Me - Dillon, Colorado

Sheppard's pie is "unconventional" but crazy good... Beers are great and the atmosphere is awesome too. Went to the rival microbrewery a couple days ago and didn't have nearly as good of an experience. Give it a try!!! read more

Pug Ryans Brewery - American Near Me - Dillon, Colorado

I went here with friends and it looked to be a fairly busy place when we first got there, and the host told us that it was a 30min wait to be seated. That was fine with us, but we did notice that there were two tables right at the front of the dining room were empty, and continued to be so over the course of our wait. While we waited, people who came in after us were seated, so we naturally inquired about when they thought we'd be seated, and to which the host just looked at us and said "Who are you guys? Did you put our name down?" We were shortly seated in the back of the restaurant after that, where there was about 8 empty tables just sitting there. Okay, enough about the wait experience - the food was okay at best, and definitely not something to write home about. The same goes for the beer, as I tried their vanilla Porter, and it seemed like they were trying to clone Breckenridge's. read more

We used to love Pug Ryan's, but feel like the quality has drastically gone down the last 10 years. But the staff is always super nice!!

We got takeout and our order was ready on time. The kids had chicken tenders with fries. Excellent chicken tenders, 5 stars. Husband and I both had fish and chips and the fish was very soggy, not crispy fried. Meh. 3 stars for those. Fries were a fine 4 stars but nothing to write home about. We liked the environmentally friendly takeout containers! read more

I'd normally go for the mushroom soup in any restaurant but Pug Ryan didn't have it. So I tried their French Onion Soup. It came quite soon after I placed the order, in a little ceramic pot with a handle. How cute! I was impressed with it. I've tried French Onion Soup many times elsewhere and always thought they were far too salty. This one was perfect. I finished every drop of it. I'd order the same thing if I were to go back to this place. read more

Seriously what is up with all the bland food lately? Are my taste buds on vacation? After attempting a Mt. Shavano & Mt. Taubergauche only to get rained on at 10:30 a.m. the bf and I headed back toward Denver. We were both famished from the 5k foot vertical gain we were able to accomplish before the storm moved in; thus we headed into Dillon in search of food. We picked a table on the patio at Pug Ryan's and selected some local made brews and food. Our waiter was fantastic as was the beer but the food was average and bland. I think Pug is more of a beer stop over then a food stop over. read more

We got stuck at Copper Mountain after a long day of skiing and decided to skip the Sunday night traffic and stop in Dillon for a bite. After winding back through some condos along the lake, we pulled into Pug Ryan's. We shuffled our way to the bar and had a seat immediately because, after carving powder from 9-4, one tends to get a little famished. Upon bellying up to the bar, we were greeted by a couple friendly bartenders who grabbed us some delicious, cold, frothy beers and took our order for buffalo wings. We had planned on staying for one beer, but the friendliness of our 'tenders and the crispness of those wings AND the fact that there was a Sunday night football game on meant that one beer lead to two and two to three and, well, you can't just drive home after three beers, so why not stay and get the stuffed mushrooms? Suffice to say, everything was great. So why 4 stars? Well, as much as it pains me to say so, there was some definite grit in my stuffed mushrooms. :( No big deal, though. I'm not persnickety. Next time, I'll just stick to the wings and booze. read more

Pug's to me is the "Cheers" of Summit County! Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same You wanna be where everybody knows Your name. Oh, and the food and service are SPECTACULAR. My all time favorite restaurant in Summit! I have dreams about the stuffed salmon! read more