Pubs and Saloons in Crested Butte

Vaquera House offers hand crafted cocktails, beer and wine from local Colorado operators from 5-7 each day. After a busy day spent adventuring in Crested Butte, sometimes it’s nice to enjoy the mountains with a drink in hand at a local pub or saloon. Whether you’re after a locally crafted rum or creative cocktails, here are our recommendations to find a place serving up drinks in Crested Butte.  

MONTONYA DISTILLERS | 204 ELK AVENUE, CRESTED BUTTE, CO | (970) 799-3206

Crested Butte is home to this rustic rum distillery that offers tastings and distillery tours. Montonya makes delicious small bites along with rum cocktails made from fresh ingredients. Between the atmosphere, food and drink, you will love everything about this gem. 

PUBLIC HOUSE | 202 ELK AVENUE, CRESTED BUTTE, CO | (970) 349-0173

This saloon offers locally made beer and drinks along with a full lunch and dinner menu. If you are in the mood for a burger and fries with a tasty local brewed beer, you will be glad you stopped by here. 

THE DOGWOOD | 309 3RD STREET, CRESTED BUTTE, CO | (970) 349-6339

You must make this a stop if you are looking for a laid back pub in Crested Butte. Located in a historical cabin, cocktails and lite bites are crafted to perfection. The ambiance alone will leave you wanting for more time at The Dogwood in Crested Butte. 

KOCHEVAR’S SALOON | 127 ELK AVENUE, CRESTED BUTTE, CO | (970) 349-7117

This historical saloon dates back to the late 1800’s and hosts a variety of artifacts that reflect its history. If you are looking for darts or shuffleboard you have come to the right place! They call the place the “coolest tavern in America’s Last Great Ski Town” and most argue that they’re not wrong.