AspenEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Aspen

  1. A

    J-Bar

    Once Aspen's premier saloon, back when the word 'saloon' had its own unique meaning, this bar was built into the Hotel Jerome in 1889 and remains full of historic charm and packed with everyone from local shopkeepers to Hollywood stars. Order the signature cocktail, the Aspen Crud, if you're in the mood for something sweet. It's a delicious blend of bourbon and ice cream.

    The more tart J-Rita is equally delicious. The menu features gourmet American pub fare that's nearly as tasty as the drinks.

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  2. B

    Hunter Bar

    A brickhouse basement bar with flat-screens strobing surf and snowboard vids sharing wall space with quirky modern art canvases. Turntable decks are set up at all times, serving a roster of rotating and house DJs. It has salsa and karaoke nights, nice outdoor and patio seating and the distinct tinge of last night's beer around the bar the next morning. But that's a good thing. A basement bar should feel lived in.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Regal

    A basement bar and lounge infused with the sound of house and hip-hop. The interior is accented by tactile walls plastered in waves or lined with suede or faux fur, along with spotlit snowscape photos adorning walls of exposed brick. The hipster crowd arrives late; things don't really get rolling until 11pm, but eventually madness (and dancing) will ensue most nights.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Eric's Bar

    One of three bars in the Su Casa complex, all of which are owned by one savvy fellow. This one is by far the coolest. It's a brick-walled lounge with DJs on Thursday nights when the midnight freaks dance like mad. If the crowd gets too tight, head over to the billiard hall or upstairs to the cigar lounge.

    reviewed