Crested Butte Nightlife: Beer, Wine, & Spirits
Lookin’ for a good time? Crested Butte nightlife has much to offer including award winning locally distilled rum, locally brewed craft beer, and plenty of music. Keep in mind the altitude, as the drinks will definitely pack a bit more punch up here.
Upcoming Event
27th Annual Chili & Beer Festival
20+ Craft Breweries
Live Music featuring Grammy winning artist Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
Dozens of Chilis
Saturday, Sept. 6th, 2025
The 27th Annual Mt Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival will kick off the fall season in CB. With locally made chili, tasty craft beer, and live music grammy award winning artist Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, it’s the not-to-be-missed party of the season! VIP, General Admission, and non-drinking tickets available.
Featured Bar
The Wooden Nickel
222 Elk Ave, Crested Butte
(970) 349-6350
Sun - Thur: 4pm - 9pm
Fri - Sat: 2pm - 10pm
Happy Hour: 4 - 5:30pm
(Bar) - Crested Butte's oldest saloon and steakhouse is the perfect spot to dine, drink, and mingle after a day on the slopes. Inside, the ambiance is warm floor-to-ceiling mahogany, a cozy rustic atmosphere featuring a fireplace, outstanding service, and delectable dishes.
Anthracite Spirits
(Spirits) – Paired with an ever-evolving menu of small bites, desserts and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Bruhaus
(German-style Bar) – Crested Butte's premier beer hall. Lots on tap and bottled.
Tin Cup Desserts
(Sweet Shop) – Dessert place with booze? Tin Cup has the best happy hour specials on the mountain.
The Billy Barr @Elevation
(Bar) – Located in the Elevation Hotel lobby offering delicious cocktails and often live music
Montanya Distillers
(Spirits) – Crested Butte's own award-winning rum has its tasting room located right on Elk Avenue.
A Bar Above
(Bar & Kitchen) – Deli sandwiches, charcuterie, and salads paired with cocktails, beer, and wines
The Secret Stash
(Bar) - Now offering seating at both indoor and outdoor bars.
The Dogwood
(Spirits) – Unique cocktails created with their own infused spirits.
The Eldo
(Craft Beer) – 30+ Craft beers on tap and rotating smaller batch kegs.
Talk of the Town
(Bar) – Foosball, arcade games, music, and pool tables any night of the week.
Bonez
(Tequila) – Flights of tequila and mezcal available.
Kochevar's
(Bar) –The oldest bar and gaming hall in historic Crested Butte.
