If your goal is an energetic night out with friends and perhaps the possibility of spotting a…read morecelebrity or two, the venue succeeds well enough as a social scene. Like many Aspen nightlife destinations, however, the experience improves considerably after a drink or two elsewhere first. The atmosphere has potential, but the space itself feels oddly underutilized, lacking the intentional flow and layered ambiance that define truly memorable bars. Cocktails are priced ambitiously even by Aspen standards, occasionally crossing the line to difficult to justify. Still, despite its shortcomings, it manages to deliver what most people ultimately come for: a lively crowd, an attractive room, and an undeniably good time if expectations are kept in the right place.

Who knew within one hour we would be surrounded by all the Aspen folks looking for a good time, and…read morekaraoke. The bartender was great. Drinks were delicious and once the people started coming in we decided to stay a little longer.

A huge thank you to Suzy Fentiman, Assistant General Manager at Stranahan's Whisky Lodge, for an…read moreabsolutely outstanding tasting experience. From the moment you walk through the doors, Suzy's warm and welcoming demeanor makes you feel less like a guest and more like family. Her hospitality is truly exceptional, and her impeccable knowledge of whisky elevates the entire visit. Whether you're a seasoned whisky enthusiast or just beginning to explore, Suzy has a way of sharing insights, stories, and recommendations that make every pour more meaningful. What really sets her apart is her attention to detail and genuine care for every guest. Her service is thoughtful, personable, and seamless--creating an atmosphere that is both elevated and incredibly comfortable. If you have the chance to visit Stranahan's, you'll quickly see why Suzy is such an incredible part of the experience. She embodies everything great hospitality should be. Highly recommend!

The guy bartender didn't get a single order right from our party, proceeded to over charge us for…read morehis mistake by a fair amount and offered a single shot to compensate. Also he made fun of a friend of mine for ordering a tea. I admit we had a large party but a bartender of 9 years should get at least one order right, right? Other than that the vibe was cool and the other bartenders seemed nice.

White House Tavern is a perfect example of Aspen casual done right…read more The restaurant sits in a charming historic house and has such a warm, relaxed energy -- great music, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. The crispy chicken sandwich is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. The kale salad and fries were also excellent, and everything came out quickly despite how busy the place was. The service was upbeat and welcoming, and the whole experience felt effortless. If you want a fun, laid-back lunch or dinner in Aspen without sacrificing quality, this is absolutely the place.

This place was very highly recommended amongst all of our friends and relatives that live around…read moreAspen, so we had high hopes. The service was wonderful, we got our food very quickly, and the ambiance was adorable. A little loud but nothing too crazy. The food itself was fine. We ordered the duo dip, French fries, the French dip, and the chicken sandwich. The guac and the other dip were really good and we loved the chips too. The fries are pretty much what you'd expect, except once they got to room temperature they became super hard and not very edible. My husband said the French dip meat was good and tender, pretty good flavor overall. I had the chicken sandwich which was huge! They split the sandwich into three wedges and I could only finish two. I liked the texture of the chicken was nice and I liked the slaw on it, however, the flavor overall was kind of lacking. I would say it was a bit overhyped. Overall, it was a nice experience for a decent price and I'm glad we went. Would we go back? Probably.

What a fun bar! The vibes are immaculate. It's a small spot but a great time. I loved all the art…read moreinside. The bartender was super friendly! This is a great spot for a bev.

From the owner: Ponyboy is a winter outpost at W Aspen Hotel…read more World class cocktails, disco music and a fun atmosphere

Pink Fuzz was unimpressive and all songs sounded alike. The space is oddly organized and acoustics…read moreseemed off.

This is such a cute venue! We came to see Michael Franti and Spearhead and it was an amazing show!…read moreThe venue only holds 450 people so it's a super intimate place and of course, Michael Franti is an amazing artist who engages the audience by encouraging us to talk to a stranger, do-si-do with others, and sings in the crowd!

Great place to lounge , great ambiance and service. Has…read moreVictorian style vibes. They have house made marshmallow. High range for pricing, excellent restrooms. street parking is available. Have not tried thier food.

The Hotel Jerome is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Aspen. There are two bars, but…read morewe chose the one at the back of the hotel. We ordered THREE drinks at the bar, and as a table opened, carried them to the table while the bar tender transferred our bill over so we could pay the waitress at the end. We ordered only 2 more drinks from the waitress and then asked for the bill. THIS is when she told us gratuity was already added in the bill, as she handed it to us. Was that because we were at a table? Why did nobody tell us that before? TWENTY-TWO percent automatic gratuity for getting us 2 drinks. $200 for 2 glasses of wine and 3 cocktails. So, my dear friends, check the drink prices and ask if gratuity is added BEFORE you order. And if $36 is steep for a drink; then just take pictures, use the restroom and then go to another bar. Trust me, the cocktails WERE NOT WORTH $36 + $8 tip + $4 tax = FOURTY-EIGHT dollars each!

This cute little speakeasy had the best drinks and Micah is the best mixologist! We had the best…read moretime talking to Micah and sharing our experiences. The decor in the bar is so cute!!

Such a great experience here for my friends bachelorette! Service was great! Very cute spot too!…read more For food we got a few apps, French onion soup and pizza! French onion soup was great! For my main I split with a friend the steak and the truffle risotto. The steak was perfection. The truffle butter made this so good! The risotto I also loved because the truffle was not to overpowering. I loved this! Andddd they can make a pornstar martini!

I came to this place with my family on a Saturday night. You would think they would be open for…read moretaking you in and serve you dinner. I called them at 8:30 and they said kitchen is open till 9pm which was fair. We got there at 8:50pm and the hostess looked over to someone who looked like the shift manager and she said "sorry the kitchen is closed". I did not feel like arguing so we just decided to have some pizzas and drinks. That was a big mistake. I ordered what looked like a calzone (pizza that is wrapped) and it was the saltiest dish I've tried. Again we were trying to be mindful and too nice but I think we just went too far for being too nice. I then ordered the other pizza and it was honestly quite mediocre. The waiter was really nice and that's why I'm giving it 1 star otherwise it would be zero for us. They weren't even willing to provide salad. Come on! You can't even make salad in your kitchen? That was just ridiculous. And believe it or not, we had amazing food in every other restaurant we tried in Aspen so this was certainly a one off. My suggestion to the management team is to be honest about your the last call from your kitchen. If you close at 10pm and your kitchen runs till 9pm, you ought to be able to take orders till 9pm. Otherwise, be upfront and shot down kitchen at 8:30pm. Quite disappointed and not even sure if I would ever want to give this place a try.