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Around Town / Nightlife
About the Aspen/Snowmass Nightlife

LEGENDARY NIGHTLIFE!

Consistently ranked tops in nightlife (with over 100 bars, restaurants and clubs), Aspen/Snowmass offers something for everyone with everything from billiards to jazz clubs, dancing to no-nonsense watering holes, coffee houses to internet-connected taxi rides. Never a dull moment when the sun goes down. 

Great musicians love Aspen/Snowmass, and the feeling's mutual. Check out the wicked live music scene at our outdoor concerts in downtown Aspen, Belly Up in Aspen and the Snowmass concert stage. Every week boasts a great lineup; The Offspring, Ziggy Marley, Ozomatli, Violent Femmes, John Hiatt and the Roots have all recently rocked the house.


 
Bars & Nightclubs

Aspen Billiards - Aspen's finest pool hall. Casually elegant. Eight tables. Hourly rates. Light menu and full bar. Smoke-free. Wheelchair access. Located at 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-6706.

39 Degrees at Sky Hotel Aspen's #1 après-ski location, featuring signature appetizers and local drink specials. Big-screen TV showing major sports events. Poolside dining seasonally. Located at 709 E. Durant, 970-925-6760.



Belly Up, Aspen - When you come to Aspen/Snowmass a must-see hot-spot for live music is the Belly Up, Aspen. The Belly Up hosts musical talent from around the world including acts such as: Ben Harper, Snoop Dogg, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Tiesto, Social Distortion, Damien and Stephen Marley, B.B. King, SEAL, Chris Isaak and many more hot acts. See our calendar for a full schedule and description of upcoming events at www.bellyupaspen.com.

Bentley's at the Wheeler
- Comfortable downtown locals' spot. 970-920-2240

The Caribou Club - America's number-one private club. 970-925-2929

The Cigar Bar - An elegant smoking and drinking room with fine cigars and fine liquors. Open 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Wheelchair access. Located at 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-4244.

Club Chelsea - Aspen's sophisticated choice in nightlife. Located at 415 E. Hyman (on the mall), 920-0066.

DishAspen - Dish after dark is the sophisticated place to drink and dance. DJ and dancing every Friday from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. 430 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-7119.

Eric's Bar - A very busy nonsmoking bar with 14 beers on tap and over 50 single malt Scotches. Newly expanded. Wheelchair access. Located at 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-6707.

The J-Bar - Aspen's favorite gathering place since 1889. On the National Register of Historic Places. Open from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Serving food until midnight. At the Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main, 970-920-1000.

Jimmy's, An American Restaurant & Bar - Featuring 80 top-shelf tequilas. Live blues/swing music every Friday night by Big Daddy Lee and the King Bees starting at 10:30 p.m. Tango/Salsa and other Latin-style dancing on Saturday nights starting at 10:30. Located at 205 S. Mill St. Upstairs in the Mill St. Plaza, 970-925-6020.

Little Annie's - 970-925-1098

The Bar at The Little Nell - Great après ski and fresh seafood bar. Located at 675 E. Durant, 970-920-4600.

Mezzaluna - 970-925-5882

The Regal Watering Hole - Upscale and chic bar remains Aspen-casual with après specials and bottle service. Open nightly, 220 S. Galena St. 970-925-4567

Sage Bar at Snowmass Club - Comfortable après ski bar with cozy lounge and fireplace. Colorado microbrews on tap, extensive selection of wines, scotches, and cordials. Shareable appetizers and small plates menu. 970-923-0923.

Shadow Mountain Lounge at The St. Regis - Open daily 2 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live pianist & Jazz trio from 7-11 p.m. Serving light hors d'oeuvres and desserts; poolside service available. 970-920-3300

Su Casa - 970-920-1488

Syzygy - Live jazz nightly at 10:00 p.m. - 970-925-3700

Wine Spot at the Hyatt Grand Aspen - Sophisticated yet casual wine lounge with over 35 artisanal wines by the glass. Small plates tasting menu with old-world cheese plates, antipasti, and grilled panini. Fine brandies, ports, tequilas, vodkas, and cognacs. Features live music every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. with acoustic singer/songwriter Tom Ressel. Located in Hyatt Grand Aspen, 415 East Dean Street. 970-920-WINE (9463).


 
 
Other Night Spots

The Ultimate Taxi - Check out the worlds only internet-connected taxi. Take a guided joy ride through down-town Aspen, and send your friends images over the web right from the taxi! Visit www.ultimatetaxi.com for details or call 970-927-9239.

Café Ink! - International coffees, teas and espresso. Bagels, specialty spreads, sandwiches, pastry, smoothies, famous blended drinks, outdoor courtyard. Located in the Ajax Mtn. Bldg, across the road from the gondola, 520 E. Durant, 970-544-0588. In Snowmass Village on the mall.

Explore Booksellers and Bistro - Old world bistro in a bookstore. Sophisticated vegetarian cuisine, sinful desserts, espresso, cappuccino, wine and beer. Located at 221 E. Main, 970-925-5338.

New York Pizza - The locals' choice. Pizza, subs, salads. Daily specials. Open late night until 2:30 a.m. Located at 409 E. Hyman (on the mall), 970-920-3088.

Paradise Bakery - Famous fresh-baked cookies and muffins, and homemade Italian-style ice cream. Aspen's favorite frozen yogurt. Espresso and cappuccino. 6:30 a.m. - midnight. Located on the corner of Galena and Cooper, 970-925-7585. In Snowmass Village on the mall, 970-923-4712.

Zele Caffe - Aspen's original hotspot for conversation and great coffee. Full juice bar, bagels, hot gourmet soups and sandwiches. Hot cider and divine cappuccino. Sundeck with great views. Located at 121 S. Galena, 970-925-5745.

 
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