Woody Creek Tavern - Woody Creek, Colorado

Winton L. S. J.

Came up to Aspen with friends. Stayed with a friend from Aspen. He brought the group here for some local color and flare. What a great piece of history. The staff was awesome. The food was good. What a great place to stop in and enjoy the local flare. You must stop in.

Todd M.

We went there because it was Hunter's old watering hole. We showed up on a Friday evening and sat at the bar. The food was amazing, as was our bartender! She rocked that entire bar by herself and took amazing care of every single person at the bar. We were so impressed with the food and service on such a busy weekend night that we came back for lunch the next morning as soon as they opened. She recognized us sitting outside, and came out to make sure we were being taken care of. Such an awesome experience!

Melanie S.

Great lunch spot on a sunny day. Wait times can be 30-45 minutes for outdoor seats but the inside seats have just as much atmosphere.

Recommend the BLT, a cold Coors Light, and some guacamole. Makes for a great lunch. But you are in Aspen so they also have a seafood tower if you’re in the mood!

Elizabeth F.

Absolutely loved this gem. Had the best time chatting it up with Craig. Also… also… not photographed but the salsa is the best salsa I’ve ever had and I’m from Texas so I’ve tried about 500. Excellent quality ingredients. Service was above and beyond down to chaotic volume control requests as our favorite 90’s country songs came on. Oh and… big fan of the ladies in the bathroom 👀

Deb S.

Arrived about 7:45 and just waited a few minutes for a table. Had the bison burger and a side salad. Both were excellent. The side salad was unique with beets, citrus and a fresh sesame dressing.

Staff was friendly and prompt. The only negative was that it was very loud.

Boris M.

We had the chance to eat outside (but we had to wait a little more for this place). Food was good, service was quick. The soupe was really excellent and bacon was awesome. The homemade ice cream dessert was delicious!

Austin R.

The Woody Creek Tavern is a famous bar and restaurant located near Aspen, Colorado. Best known to be frequented by the author Hunter S. Thompson, the Woody Creek Tavern is now visited by tourists and locals alike, and when I visited this past Thursday at 1.15pm, it was packed.

Parking is free across the street along the road, and there were TONS of bicycles parked in their bicycle parking area. In fact, many guests stop in for lunch during their bike ride, which is super cool.

There was a 15-minute wait for an inside table and a much longer wait for the sought-after patio. If you need to kill some time waiting, there is a store next door to the restaurant where you can peruse mountain apparel.

We decided to sit inside, which was bustling with families and guests crowded into the kitschy interior.

Service was fast and friendly, and the food was what you would expect for refined bar fare.

We began with chips and salsa and guacamole. Unfortunately, some of the tortilla chips were soggy with too much oil, and we had to ask for some more chips (which the server was very friendly about).

For our entrees, we had the Philly Cheesesteak, the Blue Cheese Burger and the Fried Chicken along with a side of fries.

The Philly Cheesesteak tasted just like the world-famous Pat's in Philadelphia, with the perfect melting together of cheese, meat and bread. The Blue Cheese burger was also very good, but I thought the blue cheese taste overwhelmed the taste of the burger, which is totally fine if you are a big fan of blue cheese. My fried chicken came with a breast and two small wings and was coated with local honey and a chili-style powder making it sweet and spicy.

Overall, I thought the vibe was fun and the food tasty, but I thought that the prices were a little steep for what it was (although it is Aspen, so I understand). Also, the fact that our appetizer was not great because of the tortilla chips is what makes me give Woody Creek Tavern 4 stars instead of 5.

All in all, if you are a big fan of divey-style bars with great history or are a fan of Hunter S. Thompson, you should definitely check out Woody Creek Tavern. Just don't expect a world-class dining experience, and you won't be disappointed.

Jaclyn S.

Great service and atmosphere, reasonably priced, food overall good. 3.5⭐️
A couple improvements: nachos get pretty soggy before you can finish them and toppings unevenly distributed. Consider serving another way. And the burger was a little red for my liking - would recommend asking doneness preference.