Woody Creek Tavern

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!

The BEST burger we ever had. Recommend the blue cheese on the burger, it’s not your normal blue cheese. This is a must go to spot! 💯

Great place. Staff is very friendly. Burgers are very very good.

Unassuming dive with outstanding food and service. Took my wife and kids after a day on the Snowmass slopes. One of the highlights of our Aspen trip. Food was awesome; enchiladas, fish tacos, burger and kids quesadilla along with some guacamole we're all awesome. We also were able to get some Hunter S. Thompson vibes in! Highly recommend.

This place is awesome, I was in town from Maryland and had an awesome dinner with great service. The atmosphere was awesome inside, it had a very hidden hole in the wall bar feel but the food was outstanding.

The chicken enchiladas were delicious and they even had oysters on the half shell from Canada, what a treat! We had the caramel fudge brownie for dessert and it might have been the best brownie I have ever had in my entire life.

I stopped here for lunch while on a bike ride between Carbondale and Aspen. Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, loved the employees who were fun to joke around with. They have bike racks out front and even a place to hitch your horse up! The patio is lovely and I totally enjoyed my time here. This is my kind of place!

Super cool place with a very unique setting. I got the famous burger, while my fiance got the lamb stew, which was under the radar the best thing on the menu. The burger was great, but the lamb stew was even better. Follow my Google profile for more reviews!

Getting to Woody Creek Tavern is a trip. The road is not Independence Pass. But its twisty, turny. You cross a tiny bridge across the Roaring Fork River. But that's half the charm, right?
Woody Creek is an elegant enclave deep in the mountains surrounding Aspen. The Wood Creek Tavern opened in 1980 so the neighbors didn't have to drive into town for a drink.
One of the most famous neighbors was Hunter S. Thompson. He decamped at the Tavern most days. Well, the bar at the tavern.
Today it's a favorite of mountain bikers. They are dozens of bikes parked across the street; they have their own parking space.
The food has Aspen price tags but is outstanding. We ate a Philly cheese steak sandwich that was as good as anything we sampled in Philadelphia. (My son Austin lived there for years so we know this delicacy.)
My favorite was the famed bison burger. It was as big as a, well, bison. A huge knife held the dill pickle in place. I needed the knife to cut the burger in two because my hands weren't large enough. Bison is just as tasty, juicy as beef but without the fat. I am now a convert.
Don't miss the fried chicken. The skin has a honey spicy breading that gleams when the pieces arrive. This glaze locked in the juices because the breast was sweet and juicy.
We started with guac and chips. Both are homemade right there. Yes, Wood Tavern bakes its own chips. Crispy and salty and multi-colored.
The menu is limited but that was OK with us.
The wine list was interesting. Some of the most famous champagnes are on the list. Not your usual bar food liquor but hey this is Aspen.
The bar is always busy.
It's worth the driving to visit the dining room. The decor is total Polaroid. (I remember those cameras. Do you younguns know what it is?) The walls are jammed with Polaroids of customers probably taken in the 1980s. We looked around our table and there was John Legend above my head.
Parking is a challenge since there's not much room. I advise going early or late.
If you are tired of the Aspen hauteur and want a great, down home meal in the mountains, buckle up and white knuckle it to Wood Creek Tavern.

This place rules. Such a cool vibe. Food was amazing, and Nate our server was fantastic.
Had a Woody creek Rye on the rocks to salute Hunter S.

Food and atmosphere was 100% 5 stars, as was our waitress, Pamela! The host seemed annoyed and was not friendly at all. I'd go back in a heartbeat though. My chicken enchiladas were delicious and my friend loved the trout!

This is as close as one will find to a house of worship for a Hunter S Thompson fan in Aspen. Aspen should have a bronze replica of HST hitting a 1 iron, and Woody Creek (which is as small and eclectic as you want it to be) should have HST walking tours, but no. We just have Woody Creek Tavern. Great pics and HST memorabilia! Great burger! NO SWAG?!?!? I’m still shocked.

The remodeled Woody Creek Tavern is even more awesome than before! The fastest service we’ve ever received - the food arrived within less than 10 minutes of ordering it. A very laid back and fun place. The prices have gone up like everywhere. Still an affordable restaurant for the Aspen area.
I’m originally from Eastern Europe (15 years in Aspen) and they made me the strongest vodka and soda cocktail I’ve ever had - that’s called customer service 😂
You can make a reservation online - check their web site for availability. It’s a busy restaurant and you might not find a table without an advance reservation. If you’re lodging is in downtown Aspen - the taxi ride is totally worth it. There are almost no affordable places left in Aspen, and this is a good choice, the drive/taxi ride is about 20 minutes.

Just an average little bar and restaurant with a more than average past. Memorabilia on the walls along with thousands of Polaroid pictures of guests past. Food was good but nothing to make a special trip out for, you're coming for the attraction and so is everyone else. Drive respectfully in town and be prepared for a line of Aspen tourist and bicyclists. I got in without a wait and they were quick despite being busy. A large group should plan to wait.

Stopped here after skiing at snowmass. Best nachos EVER! Great beer, great service. Love the local vibe. Big fan.

This place has an amazing atmosphere backed by some of the best food and servers you will ever have. Enjoyed every moment!

Had a fantastically chill afternoon drinking shots and spritzes at the bar one thursday afternoon. Thanks to the amazing bus system, we got home safe and sound right to our front door. Such a fun day with great service, drinks, nachoes and vibes with 24 degree temps and pretty little snow flakes. Thanks Hunter!

Love this place. My husband is a huge HST fan. We’ve trekked to Woody Creek five times in 20 years and were sad to learn the tavern closed over Covid. This was our first visit since it reopened, apparently under new owners. Same kooky feel, same Gonzo shrines, same Polaroids on the wall and I swear the same guy at the bar we’ve always seen. Margaritas remain delicious. Food, though, never a high point, was really good. The chicken enchiladas come without gloppy sauce and include baby cilantro greens. My husband loved the burger on the brioche bun, and the service (By Eric) was excellent. It’s $22 for the burger, but so is any burger in the area - and this is far better than two days of lunch in Snowmass Village. We even found our Polaroid of two years ago, still here after the remodel.

Cool, famous place! Rustic. Chicken enchiladas were to die for! Beer was cold too. Friendly and helpful staff. The photos on the walls were great..

Food is amazing! Found this spot on accident with my boyfriend. The food is fantastic. Homemade chips, quick, salsa..all to die for!

Perfect place to stop after an arduous hike out from McNamara Hut. We had quick and friendly service. The hamburgers were large and filling.