Sundeck in Summer

Take a scenic ride up the Silver Queen Gondola and take full advantage of the Sundeck' mountaintop location in summertime. Enjoy a refreshing salad on the patio with extraordinary views over the Elk Mountains.

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a man pouring a bottle of alcohol to a woman and a boy at a table with food and drinks

Summer Operating Hours

10am-4pm

Summer Operating Dates

Open: Memorial Day Weekend: May 25–27; Weekends (Sat. Sun.): June 1–2, 8–9; Daily: June 15-Sept. 2; Weekends (Fri. Sat. Sun.): Sept. 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27-29

Close: Sept. 29

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean & Asian
Location: Aspen Mountain, Top of the Silver Queen Gondola
Serves: Lunch







Enjoy healthy, fresh and inventive soups, pizzas, unique salads and delicious sandwiches. It’s all served in the Sundeck’s bright and warm setting, defined by 30-foot ceilings and a huge rock fireplace. Listen to live bluegrass on Sundays or simply go for a short hike atop the mountain. Clearly marked trails lead to forest, meadows and more scenic views.

The Sundeck is also a popular special events venue in summer.

View of the Sundeck on Aspen Mountain

Sundeck Social

June 29 - August 31 | Happy Hour at The Sundeck |Every Thursday this summer atop of Aspen Mountain, enjoy live acoustic sets and drink specials all afternoon. Take in the views while sipping on refreshing specialty cocktails drink specials just $9 each. The music begins at 12:30pm and continues until 3:30pm, giving you ample time to enjoy talented performers and relax in the sunshine on the Sundeck patio. The last gondola down will be at 4:30pm, so make the most of your time at Sundeck Social's before embarking on a scenic descent back into town.

Sundeck Events

Yoga on the Mountain

Nestled in the heart of the Rockies, Aspen Mountain provides the perfect natural setting for scenic hikes, outdoor adventures, relaxation, rejuvenation and — naturally — yoga and meditation.

Free Bluegrass Sundays

Sunday's this summer season locals and tourists alike get down to some of Colorado's best bluegrass bands on the top of Aspen Mountain. With the Elk Mountain Range as a backdrop, great drinks and great food from the Sundeck and lots of activities for the kids, this is a perfect way to relax, unwind and spend an afternoon with friends and family.

Sundeck Weddings

Sundeck weddings

Sundeck weddings

With guests riding the scenic Silver Queen Gondola to the top, a world-renowned restaurant to cater the event, and a spectacular backdrop for your vows, you'd be hard-pressed to come up with a more perfect mountaintop wedding venue than the Sundeck.

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