The Dive

I've been to this place three times now, and each visit has delivered excellent service. The…read moreatmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for in a mountain setting--cozy, welcoming, and full of character. Everyone you encounter is friendly and seems genuinely happy to be there, which really adds to the overall vibe. The beer is exceptional, with one of the best varieties in town. Whether you're into classic styles or looking for something more adventurous, there's something for everyone on tap. I travel to this area for work, and this spot is always on my list. It's the kind of place you look forward to returning to--not just for the drinks and the atmosphere, but for the consistently great experience.

To be honest the food is good but overpriced for what you get. $25 for a 12" pizza and $18 for a 6"…read moremeatball sub? If you split these two items with another person you will not get full on the portion size. I don't think I will be going back in the future. But hey, if you want to overpay feel free. Limited menu items. Price a little better or increase the portions for REAL people. Go to Subway and Dominos.

Upstairs patio area

Mountain Brat + chips

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Blackstock Bistro

4.5(155 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great food, great service! Sat at the bar and Drew the bartender was friendly and helpfulread more

While this restaurant may seem very unassuming from the outside, I promise, when you step inside,…read moreyou won't be disappointed. One of my favorite features is Ramen Wednesdays. More recently, we sat at the bar last week to enjoy both happy hour, and the ramen menu. The bartender was great, and checked in with us regularly. We started with a small plate of the bistro fries - which comes covered in Truffle Oil, Herbs de Provence, and Parmesan Cheese - they're super good, and would say better than a certain CB restaurant's crack fries. The small order was plenty for the three of us to share. For drinks, we started with wine, beer, and I had a mojito. The mojito wasn't my favorite - for some reason, it was really sweet. Second drink was a glass of Sauvignon blanc, which went well with the ramen. On to the ramen - I went with the Boo-Tan-E-Koo Pork broth, traditional wavy noodles, pork belly, poached egg, tempura, green onion, buttered sweet corn, chile thread, fresh ginger, sesame seeds. It was delicious, flavorful, and I couldn't get through the whole bowl (I took about half of it home). That was my first time taking ramen home, and would note it heated up nicely for lunch the next day. We will absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

The table you don't want to sit at.

Steamed pork dumplings (appetizer) was to die for. I wish I had ordered 2

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Public House

4.0(133 reviews)

This is such a fun spot! The atmosphere is great and it makes you feel like you've been transported…read moreback in time. The food was good- solid burger but nothing to write home about. I'd come for the great vibes, services, and drinks!

We sat outside on their patio and enjoyed our meal. Our server was attentive and the food was good…read more 3 of us had burgers and all liked them. They come with fries and you can sub truffle fries or sweet potato fries. All fry options were really good. The burger was good. Not the best, not the worst. I would have it again but it's not like it's on my mind and I'm dying to get back there to have another. One friend had a Caesar salad and said it was really good.

Interior

Grain bowl

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Exterior

Poncha Pub

4.7(37 reviews)

46.1 mi

We came in from dallas to ski. These were some seriously good sandwiches. Hot. Tasty and fast…read more Owners were real nice too. Must try.

Really great tasting food and quick service and gluten-free options we really liked their…read moresandwiches

A Funny Sign On Their Wall

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Avery beer

Kochevar's

4.0(20 reviews)

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Really fun bar. Pool tables, darts, and the best drink prices I found in town. This seems to be…read morethe spot where the locals hang. Rowdy and fun spot. Bartenders are friendly and you got your drinks as fast as any other bar overall. Mostly just a fun atmosphere to end the night and get some reasonably priced drinks.

Great bartenders.. amazing atmosphere, pool tables, high ceilings, double black diamond in the…read morerough ..-Vince

The stove!

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Shuffleboard

The Eldo

4.3(29 reviews)

Great beer selection! Was absolutely shocked to see how great the beer selection was here! Awesome…read morebalcony, people and beer! Can't wait to stop back!

Excellent place to stop in for a beer, or drink, after skiing or adventuring at CB. Bartender was…read moresuper friendly, greeted us right away and asked us what we wanted to drink. There's an excellent beer selection with all different types which we had to take advantage of. I had the Eldo IPA, which was delicious and my husband had the study buddy, which is a coffee porter, and was also really good. The beer is brewed downstairs, and upstairs has plenty of table seating as well as lots of bar seats. We will absolutely be back to try more of the menu, and check out the food next time!

Beer list

Brown ale

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Unassuming Entryway

White House Tavern

4.4(1.2k reviews)

45.0 mi

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.

Fire place and inside

Smoked fish dip

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Outdoor seating

Montanya Distillers

4.6(168 reviews)

This is one of our all-time favorite places to bring out-of-town guest or enjoy a cocktail after a…read morebusy week. the best drinks in town! Never disappoints. You have to try yourself.

Came in here after a long day snowboarding and this was my favorite place to Aprés all season!…read moreThere are only a handful of tables and some bar seating, and the ambience is so cute, well lit with lots of fresh feeling decor and light airy vibes. We took two seats at the bar and were lucky enough to have Tina helping us, she was so friendly and knowledgeable, really a gem. We started with the fiery passion and the rum sour and were impressed by the complexity of flavors in both, the fiery passion was a real winner, with a taste of passionfruit, and the habanero pineapple in the rum really coming through, but not in a overly sweet way, just enough. The chili sugar rim was a unique way to really set it over the top. The rum sour was also delicious, the Demerara, giving it almost a hint of an old-fashioned, but keeping it light and foamy throughout. Such an incredible set of cocktails. I also had the tomato bisque soup, it was so yummy and cheesy, and the staff were nice enough to bring out some local made bread toasted on the side. Then, Tina made us her own special cocktail, a take on a strawberry spicy rum, with an egg white to give it a delicious foamy texture. All the drinks are delicious, and Tina noted that they were the strongest cocktails in the area, with 2 1/2 shots per drink. We were definitely feeling fun and talkative as we were leaving. This place was so upbeat, with games to choose from, but still keeping a refined mountain vibe. We tried to go back again the next day, but had finished earlier and the bar didn't open yet! Bummer. We don't find our way to crested Butte often but next time we are there, it will surely be a stop.

Fiery Passion

Cucumber Templar

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Hummus platter

The Lariat

4.0(194 reviews)

47.7 mi

What a blast of an evening! My friend bought out the whole Lariat to have her wedding reception…read morehere, and I absolutely loved both the space and the staff. The bartenders were obviously working but also so fun and engaging with all the guests. They were helpful navigating the extensive cocktail menu AND made AMAZING dirty martinis. Definitely take advantage of their full bar. The food was stellar! I can't remember exactly what the catering menu entailed, but it was plentiful, flavorful, and had a wide variety. Everyone was happy, and spirits were high. The Lariat staff was really on top of all the logistics from what I could see. Maybe I'd consider coming here on a regular day or night, but something about attending a private event felt special.

When entering, we were greeted and seated fast! It's a nice place to chill out, play pool, have…read moresome drinks, and do dinner cause dinner was delicious!!! Service was great. Waitress was helpful with selection. And Omg if your taking recommendations the Jalapeño cornbread is a must have as an app. Got the BLT and it was soooo good. My BFF got the burger and I tasted it, it was soooo good too but definitely would recommend the BLT if you want something delicious.

Green Chili Cornbread

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We've always wanted to check this place out. Glad we did.

Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing

3.8(66 reviews)

54.0 mi

The owner and this place seem to align to the theme of the place. I enjoyed this spot a lot as we…read morebar- hopped all of Main Street. I wouldn't say he's rude at all, just showing the direct and no-fluff personality! The beer was refreshing and the place was entertaining from the funny signs all over the walls. Check it out ! And if you're hungry, go to the restaurant right next to this place for burgers.

The experience starts with a case of lung disease induced by a leaking wood burning stove - the…read moresole heat source. If you're lucky, a grunt from behind the bar signals a willingness to serve the tepid opaque grey water that, when carbonated, passes for "beer". Walking deeper through the smoky haze leads to a display of Barbie's in bondage, which seems to compliment the fun vibe that comes with random photos of women doing splits on the bar. If "it puts the lotion in the basket" is your kinda fun, this is the place for you. Yet, we keep going back every year.