Sundeck in Summer

Operated by The Little Nell —Aspen’s only five-star, five-diamond hotel — the Sundeck takes full advantage of its mountaintop location in summertime. Enjoy a refreshing salad on the patio with extraordinary views over the Elk Mountains. 

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Summer Operating Hours

10am-4pm

Summer Operating Dates

Open: Weekends from May 27–June 11 & September 8-October 2 | Daily from June 16–September 4

Close: October 2, 2023

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.

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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