Nightlife Both eclectic and frenetic. It starts at the foot of Ajax when the lifts close and spreads across town to the Jerome Bar. Aspen Billiards is casually elegant and smoke free, which the Cigar Bar is not.
If you want something quieter, the J Bar at the Jerome is perfect. Nearly 120 years old, the Jerome has an lovely Old West feel to it (that is, if the Old West had been populated entirely by millionaires), and the bar is chilled and chatty.
Aspen Billiards American Pool. 315E Hyman. www.ercisbaraspen.com.
Eric's Bar A very busy nonsmoking bar with 14 beers on tap and over 50 single malt Scotches. Newly expanded. Wheelchair access. Located at 315 E. Hyman, 970-920-6707. www.ericsbaraspen.com
Hunter Bar New at the old Flying Dog Brewpub location: 434 East Cooper Ave.Aspen, CO 81611 (Lower Plaza) Casual yet stylish ambiance, Skier's buffet breakfast followed by a tapas menu offered until 2 a.m. Nightlife, entertainment and cocktails.
The J-Bar Since 1889 and onn the National Register of Historic Places. Open from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Serving food until midnight. At the Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main, 970-920-1000. www.hoteljerome.com
Jimmy's An American Restaurant & Bar - Featuring 80 top-shelf tequilas. Live blues/swing music every Friday night by Big Daddy Lee and the King Bees starting at 10:30 p.m. Tango/Salsa and other Latin-style dancing on Saturday nights starting at 10:30. Located at 205 S. Mill St. Upstairs in the Mill St. Plaza, 970-925-6020.
Little Annie's 517 Hyman Ave. Aspen www.littleannies.com 970-925-1098
The Bar at The Little Nell Après ski and fresh seafood bar. Located at 675 E. Durant, 970-920-4600. www.thelittlenell.com
Mezzaluna 624 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen 970-925-5882 www.mezzalunaaspen.com
Finbarr's Irish Pub & Kitchen (F.K.A. Club Chelsea & The Mustang) open 3:30 to late / 970-925-2719 415 E. Hyman Ave.
The Red Onion 420 E. Cooper Ave. Aspen CO (970)925-9955 www.redonionaspen.com
The Regal Watering Hole Upscale and chic bar remains Aspen-casual with après specials and bottle service. Open nightly, 220 S. Galena St. 970-925-4567 www.regalaspen.com
Sage Bar at Snowmass ClubComfortable après ski bar with cozy lounge and fireplace. Colorado microbrews on tap, extensive selection of wines, scotches, and cordials. Shareable appetizers and small plates menu. 970-923-0923. www.snowmassclub.com