Blog Post Updated: June 6, 2023
Breckenridge ski resort needs no introduction. The mountain and the accompanying town is well known for being one of the top destinations for skiers and snowboarders in the country. With five separate peaks, its layout is massive. Like the vast ocean, it fills your sightline from one side to the other. Size like this matters, all but guaranteeing that skiers and riders of all abilities will have very little difficulty finding terrain that will pique their interest.
However, the skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge ski resort are only half of the equation. Breckenridge is also a hotspot for après ski, especially in the village. What was once a center for the gold rush is now home to some of the best après-ski in Breckenridge.
Best Breckenridge Bars in Town and on the Mountain
Nostalgia-centered après ski like what you will find in Breckenridge is sure to captivate the mind. Combine it with the excellent skiing at the resort and it is easy to see why this town has become so popular. Visitors come for the skiing and they hang out for the après.
There is no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to the best bars in Breckenridge. So much so that it is best to divide your choices into two categories: on the mountain and in the town. Whether it's a raging party, brews with a view or a family-friendly restaurant, here is our guide to the best après ski in Breckenridge.
Best Après Ski Breckenridge: On the Mountain
T Bar: Peak 8 Breckenridge
T Bar is one of the on-mountain après ski spots of choice on Peak 8. Located at the base of Peak 8, only steps from the free Breck Connect town gondola, T Bar is an ideal stop when your day on the mountain ends and before your nightlife in town begins. The apps there are delicious and meant to be shared with friends. Order a few and wash them down with one of the many craft beers on the menu as you take in the views from T Bar's expansive deck.
The Maggie: Peak 9 Breckenridge
The Maggie is unique in the sense that it is one of the few places on the mountain where you can grab breakfast as well as hang out après ski. Be sure to get a few epic runs in, between your morning and afternoon visits though. Then you'll be ready when you come back you can bask in the sun on their vast deck and listen to the live music they'll have all weekend long.
Sevens Restaurant Breckenridge
Located at the base of Peak 7 inside the Grand Lodge, Sevens is a full-service, sit-down-only restaurant. This makes it an excellent choice for families and large groups looking to kick back and relax after a day of shredding. Like the other two bars above, Sevens restaurant has an expansive deck that offers excellent mountain views. Take it all in while you enjoy some of the tasty pizzas and sandwiches they are known for.
Coppertop Bar and Café
Head down the popular Beaver Run and upstairs to one of the most hopping après ski bars in Breckenridge. With live music four nights a week, Coppertop is always a good time. Add in great food like their chili, spectacular views and daily drink specials and you simply cannot go wrong.
Best Après Ski in Breckenridge: The Town
Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU) Breckenridge
Photo Credit: RMU Breckenridge Instagram
Ski shop by day, après ski bar by night RMU started as a couple of guys making and selling skis for 30 packs. Now they are a super fun après-ski bar on Main St. in Breckenridge. The RMU Breckenridge menu also happens to serve as a grilled cheeserie. Yes, such a dream exists! Order one of their artisan grilled cheeses and a beer and hang for hours in their awesome backyard beer garden.
Mi Casa Mexican Cantina
Photo Credit: Mi Casa Mexican Cantina Instagram
With happy hour every day from 3-6 Mi Casa in Breckenridge, Co has long been a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Mi Casa is just the way I like it, slightly divey. They also shake up a killer Margarita made with your choice of one of the 100 + tequilas they have on the menu. That's a lot of Tequila...might as well stay a while.
Après Handcrafted Libations Breckenridge
Photo Credit: Après Handcrafted Libations Instagram
I would be remiss if I left a place called Après off a list of the best après ski bars in Breckenridge. With 70 rotating craft beers over 100 craft whiskies and spirits to choose from you can see how a place like this might be a good way to end your ski day. However, beer and spirits are only the beginning. As their name would suggest, Après Handcrafted Libations offers a variety of creative cocktails that you are sure to enjoy while there.
Downstairs at Eric's Breckenridge, Co
Sound like the basement at your buddy's house? Well, it kind of is. With 25 arcade games and an excellent kids' menu Downstairs at Eric's is the best après ski bar in Breckenridge for families. While the kids play, so too do the parents. With 30 beers on tap and 30+ flat-screen TVs on the wall, there is fun to be had by all.
Breckenridge Brewery & Pub
Photo Credit: Breckenridge Brew Pub Instagram
Being a huge fan of breweries it may seem obvious that at least one of the two that are in town appears on this list of the best après-ski bars in Breckenridge. Breckenridge Brewery is the town's original brewpub and has been serving up après skiers since 1990. There you can order from their wide variety of craft beers and eclectic food menu while you take in the scenic mountain views right from the dining room or patio.
The Best Après Clothing for the Best Bars in Breckenridge
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