BEST OF THE BEST APRÈS SKI DESTINATIONS
Whether you’re loosening your boots from a day on the slopes or dropping off your bags from a successful day of perusing the village, there are many ways to wind down.
While Park City may be a small mountain town, it's certainly big when it comes to snow, activities, and après ski nightlife.
Park City, Utah
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Legend’s Bar & Grill is an upscale gastropub focusing on chef-driven, unique, and traditional pub fare.
The full-service bar is warm and inviting, perfect for guests hungry for a satisfying lunch, après-skiers looking to unwind, and dinner-goers ready to end the day on a delicious note.
Park City, Utah
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If you want an après spot with literal local flavor, click out of your bindings at the world’s only ski-in distillery.
High West has been crafting small-batch spirits since the 1870s. Choose from over 17 mountain-crafted whiskies, vodkas, and specialty spirits—all poured just a block off Main Street.
(Tip: If it’s on the ever-changing menu, the bacon-wrapped delta blue shrimp is not to be missed!)
EPIC Apres Beyond Utah
There are even more après-ski options to choose from when you look beyond Utah. Check out our resorts in Colorado, Canada, and California to find a new favorite hot spot.
Our après-ski venues can range from an over-the-top dance party, to a cozy lounge ambiance by a roaring fire, to a casual hang time with the family.
Breckenridge, Colorado
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Located at the base of Peak 9, The Maggie is one of the best après-ski scenes in Breck thanks to its live music, huge selection of craft beers, and Maggie Mug Club.
It’s quintessential laid-back Colorado atmosphere keeps patrons coming back time and time again. The happy hour house-brined wings, beer flights, and homemade cocktails have something to do with it, too.
Kirkwood, California
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Located on Highway 88 at the turnoff to Kirkwood Ski Area, The Kirkwood Inn & Saloon is a time machine to the past.
Western pioneer Zachary Kirkwood built this charming old lodge in 1864 as a way station for cattle ranchers. Black-and-white photos line the walls, while cozy booths and a wood-burning fire offer a break from the storm.
Today, it’s the go-to watering hole for Kirkwood locals: off-duty ski patrollers, 20-something lift staff, and old guys with beards all converge here.
Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
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Winner of the best patio in Whistler for 5 years straight, the GLC relishes its location above the Whistler gondola building, overlooking skiers as they cruise down the slopes in the winter, and as downhillers charge full-throttle in the summer.
From live music inside, to nonstop action outside, there's a reason the GLC is world-renowned as "the" place to après.
Vail, Colorado
RED LION
Settle in at a large wooden picnic table on a cozy indoor deck with classics like “Brown-Eyed Girl” playing in the background.
This après-ski hot spot, steps away from Gondola One on Bridge Street, features an excellent view, generous portions, and extensive beer menu.
Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
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In Whistler's Upper Village, near the base of the Wizard Chair, awaits an après experience that's as close to magic as it comes.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy a sun-soaked patio and famous nachos. After the sun sets, live music and DJs frequently set the scene for wild times ahead.
Keystone, Colorado
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The Ski Tip Lodge is an inviting and historic 1800’s stagecoach stop turned restaurant.
What was once the personal home of Keystone’s founding family now serves up weekly four-course menus full of delicious cuts of meat and savory seafood.
In fact, it has earned the Number Six spot on OpenTable’s Top 100 list.
Heavenly, California
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Ain’t no party like a West Coast party.
If you’re looking to cut loose after a fun day of skiing or riding Heavenly slopes, Unbuckle is where you can enjoy a high-energy environment, fast-paced music, and lively dancing.
The food and drink specials coupled with the Heavenly Angels Dancers are added bonuses to an already solid good time.
Breckenridge, Colorado
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T-Bar is conveniently located at the base of Peak 8 in Breckenridge.
Many guests flock here for a mid-day break or a late afternoon beer on the patio and enjoy our collaboration with Breckenridge Brewery, Bumps and Jumps Session IPA.
Keystone, Colorado
THE GOAT SOUP & WHISKEY TAVERN
The après deals at The Goat are hard to beat. Sliders, pints, and pub food are served until midnight.
Beyond that, the vibe extends late into the night with a steady stream of live music.
Beaver Creek, Colorado
Hooked
The landlocked Rockies may not evoke an intense yearning for fresh seafood—until you’ve tried Hooked.
This OpenTable Diner's Choice winner flies in its fish—whole and directly off the dock—from Japan multiple times per week, and chef/owner/local culinary genius Riley Romanin works his creative magic.
Come for happy hour (a.k.a “Hooked Up”) to enjoy great specials on sushi, house wines, and saki.
Breckenridge, Colorado
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Unlike the Breckenridge Brewery & Pub locations peppered throughout Denver, the original brew house, located at the south end of Breck’s Main Street, is staffed with bartenders who have spanned generations.
Find the place packed with jolly regulars on corner bar stools and one of the best après deals in town.
Enjoy happy hour prices during weekday afternoons.
