Best Bars & Restaurants



Whether you are thirsty or hungry, here is a list of the best bars and restaurants in the Roaring Fork Valley compiled by our staff.



Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company - Nancy Carlson
Located in the Hotel Denver, Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company is home to a variety of craft brewed beers, a favorite spot in Glenwood Springs with locals and visitors alike. Specialty beers are brewed on the premises and served fresh at this Colorado brew pub.
Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company
402 Seventh Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-2204
The Hotel Jerome Bar - Bob Cadger
The 100-year old bar & hotel has been serving up cold beers and tasty cocktails since the 1890s. Also known as J-Bar, The Hotel Jerome Bar is a local favorite and easily accessible from downtown Aspen.
Jerome Bar
330 East Main Street Aspen, Colorado 81611
970-920-1000
Juicy Lucy's - Erin Bassett
Glenwood's Juicy Lucy's not only sizzles day and night, it is rated as Glenwood's Best Restaurant. This fine dining spot with casual flair shines with its quality ingredients, especially its quality, aged beef.
Juicy Lucy's
308 7th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-4619
Main Street Café - Mary Anne Meyer
On the menu of the Main Street Café are lively conversation, warm smiles and what may be Aspen's best breakfast. The Main Street Bakery & Cafe in Aspen serves baked goods and cafe cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Main Street Café
201 E. Main Street Aspen, CO 81619
970-925-6446
Six 89 Restaurant - Yalonda Long
Considered one of the most exciting and best restaurants in the Aspen Area, with irreverent menu lexicon, unusual zinc-topped bar and "random acts of cooking", Carbondale's Six 89 provides meals that rapidly explore new tastes, textures and aromas. They embrace opportunities to cook for guests and offer tailored tasting menus.
Six 89 Restaurant
689 Main Street Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-6890
Woody Creek Tavern - Tim Cottrell
This is a true local hangout. Walls are covered with a variety of news clippings and other paraphernalia and you'll find a healthy selection of well-prepared tavern food, including barbecued pork ribs, thick steaks, plus fresh tilapia, organic salads, vegetarian soups, as well as excellent Mexican food, which goes well with the house-specialty drink -- fresh-squeezed lime juice margaritas made with 100% blue-agave tequila.
Woody Creek Tavern
2858 Woody Creek Rd Woody Creek, CO 81656
970-923-4585