A Guide to Aspen Snowmass Nightlife

A staple of Aspen’s nightlife scene, Escobar’s intimate space—which resembles the fuselage of an airplane—has been launching revelers into the stratosphere for over a decade. Nightly lineups of local and national DJs keep this bar rocking well into the morning hours.

The Sterling is a bit of a chameleon, serving different purposes depending on the time of night. Grab a blue banquette with friends to enjoy live music and a tapas menu from 6pm until 10pm, or show up later when the club shifts gears to DJs, dancing, and bottle service in the lounge.

A subterranean speakeasy from the team at Meat & Cheese, Hooch is known for innovative cocktails with clever menu descriptions. Open nightly from 5pm until 1am, Hooch is a great spot to grab a couch with friends to kick off your evening or end your night.

One of the staples of the Aspen après ski scene is the Lounge at the Limelight Aspen, which resembles an upscale living room where friends are always welcome. It is one of the top places where out-of-towners and locals gather together, often to listen to live music and chill. Staying in Snowmass? No problem. There is a Lounge at the Limelight Snowmass as well.

Home to the last public pool table in Aspen, Silver City brings mountain saloon vibes to the basement of the historic Elks building. There’s a wall full of whiskey and a jukebox full of country songs to get your boots scooting. If you consider yourself a crooner, karaoke on Monday nights is a crowd favorite.

Open from 3pm to 9pm daily, the Wine Bar at The Little Nell is a chic spot for après or an early-evening stop on a long night out. Sample one of the 35 wines by the glass or have one of the sommeliers from the award-winning wine program grab you a bottle from the extensive cellar, all while grooving to a DJ spinning actual vinyl.