Aspen Public House

Awesome Old Fashioned. Salads were great but I should have asked what was included in the “grilled vegetables”. LOTS of mushrooms and I’m not a fan. The Burrata was epic!

Stopped in for lunch at Aspen Public House and enjoyed it. The food was good, and the service was friendly and attentive. Great spot with a nice atmosphere—perfect for a relaxing midday meal in town.

Great place to grab a quick bite and some tap beer 🍺👌. Authentic aspen classic spot. Burgers were great and filling. The steak sandwich was small and delicious. Fries were really fresh and crispy. Chairs at rhe high tables are not very comfortable, so if you're planning on sitting for a while the bar stools or 2 person tables seemed to be more comfortable.

Really enjoyed our lunch here. The food, the service and ambiance were all very nice. Will return!

Great place to grab a beer and hang out. Burrata was delicious, service was great. But we were disappointed by the 'tempura' chicken wings. They were more like chicken nuggets.

I am sorry to admit that I had initially dismissed this place from the outside as a tourist trap, given its central location and proximity to the Opera House. I am so happy to report that I was wildly wrong, and had one of the best meals in Aspen yet. While some places may turn away a lone diner looking for a dedicated table instead of bar seating on a busy Friday night, I was warmly accommodated after a (relatively painless) ~20min wait in the queue. After that, service was FAST, getting my order and bringing it out in what must have been around 10-15 minutes tops. Their menu is creative yet focused, and and frankly for the quality, highly affordable. An amazingly prepared double stack Angus burger on a pillowy brioche bun with fries for $18.75? A side of truffle potatoes for just $11.75?? This is frankly ridiculous affordability for 2025, especially for the quality. The only thing on the menu at a more "normal" (read: mildly painful) price are the cocktails, but even there I felt I got a lot of bang for my buck - excellent quality, fun recipe (Cucumbers in Space), and a tall, wide glass that didn't skimp on the alcohol. So, yeah. Maybe I shouldn't call attention to the affordability + quality of this place, lest they decide to hike the price... but for once, it just felt like my dollar was ACTUALLY paying for a great portion of high quality food in a delightful and unobtrusive atmosphere. This is how you do a decent night out without breaking the bank. Everyone else... take notes!!

Good food, great alcohol and beer selection (didn't have any but noticed their extensive selection). Hubby had Ruben, I had salad, kids split chicken sandwich, all split bruschetta. Everything was so good. Wait staff was friendly and could eat inside or out. It's in a historic building, which is cool too.

The Aspen Public House is one of our favorite watering holes in downtown Aspen. This place also has very good food. We thought the bar area was beautiful, they have one of the finest top shelf spirits selection we have ever seen anywhere. A must visit apres experience in downtown Aspen. Highly recommended!

What a fun place with great food. Katie, our server, was wonderful. She made our meal fun. The seating is probably not for everyone but the service, music & food were terrific. Things to try, Burreta was so tasty, steak sandwich was yummy, the trout was cooked perfectly, crab cakes are good and the daily pasta, chicken & bacon Alfredo was delicious. We all shared the brownie with ice cream and the peach tart, worth the calories.

We all know Aspen is pretty expensive when it comes to food. This place is reasonably priced. We ordered a chicken sandwich which was good but the quinoa salad which says spicy was below par. The place is cozy and the waitress was really nice

Stopped for an early dinner and ordered the Vegetarian Quinoa burger and the ricotta peaches bruschetta. Both were light and very flavorful! They were so good that we forgot to take pictures. We also did some cocktails which were very well made.

Place was packed but the hostess was very nice and accommodating. We sat at the bar and had some delicious burgers.

After we arrived at ASE, we headed immediately to town for lunch. Aspen Public House looked cute and reasonable. Even though it was the off-season, this place was hopping. We had a 30-minute wait, but they seated us a lot faster than that. Given the idyllic weather, we sat outside with a lovely view of Ajax. When a friendly guy at the table next to us noticed my sister was wearing an Olympic Club vest, they started talking, and we discovered we had so many people in common. It really felt like a small town. I forgot to take photos of the menu because I'm on vacation, but I did whip out my camera, much to my brother's chagrin, when the food arrived. My sister-in-law raved about her Burratta with grilled Colorado peaches, heirloom tomatoes, basil, truffle honey, and grilled sourdough ($15). I should have ordered the tasty Fried Chicken Sandwich (fried chicken breast, gruyere, bacon, tomato, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, avocado spread, ciabatta and fries). It was awesome, and so were the fries. Instead, I had the Pan-Roasted Salmon with sautéed vegetables and caper puttanesca sauce ($25.75), which was good. We all had beers (It is a pub after all!), but I can't remember which ones. Mine was light and refreshing. Service was pleasant, and we lingered over conversations with various diners and people passing by. If you're looking for a fun, casual spot with affordable prices, Aspen Public House is it.

Extremely spot on. Amazing beer and wine selection. The food is great and reasonably priced. The buratta and arancini were excellent. The La Chouffeur IPA was stellar. The potato and leak soup was really good, it needed a little salt and pepper. Apple struddle was as good as my grandma's. Service was great. The restroom was extremely clean, and from a person who used to build bathrooms, this one is quality. We will be back.

Friendly, prompt service, excellent and unique cocktail offerings. Bartender Mariano is top notch!

We went during non rush hour so we got a table immediately. The server was a bit busy even so and running around. We received a little bit of late service, but that's ok since it was still busy. We ordered tapas style to share and were surprised the "pub" fare isn't really pub styled at all. Very on brand for aspen in terms of the pricing and style of food. What disappointed was the taste. There was nothing special about any of the appetizers and half the mussels were missing their meat. Even if it fell out into the large pot you'd think they'd put extras on the plate. That was a bit disappointing as I've never had half my mussels missing their meat. Overall, cool spot for some more affordable eats in Aspen with not a whole lot extra to expect.

After hiking to crater lake in Maroon bells we stopped in the town of aspen for a late lunch/early dinner. We chose this place because the food looked good and it wasn't as fancy as some other places since we were still in our hiking clothes. We asked to be sat outside because we had our dog with us and we had to wait for availability but it was quick. They took my phone number down and texted when our table was ready. I ordered a drink to share, it was delightful. Not too sweet but definitely strong. I cannot remember the name of it and can't locate a drink menu but it had the word aspen in it. We also shared the chicken tempura, we didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. Fried chicken wings with no bones and the ranch is home made, very good. We both ended up ordering the steak sandwich with truffle fries. The meat was perfectly cooked and tender. Easy to eat and the bread was crisp but soft. The truffle on the fries was a bit overwhelming but easily removed. We devoured our food quickly and left bellys full and happy. Our waiter was very nice, he got our orders in quickly and the food came out so fast! He answered any questions we had and gave a great recommendation on the drink. I truly appreciated them adding me to a waitlist specifically for the outdoor seating as they were not full indoors. I highly recommend this place, great food and service.

Great service and great food. HIGHLY recommend the steak sandwich and burrata appetizer. Their truffle fries also have the perfect amount of truffle, not too overpowering! Loveeee the inside vibe and feel

Great atmosphere, ok food...but got over charged $51 on my tab at the bar. One item on my tab ways $35 when it was listed as $19 on the menu yet charged for the same item twice.... and then another item on my tab that wasn't ours. WTF!? I don't know if this is how they treat there out of town patrons but check your bill. This felt like an error at first then as the situation evolved by me arguing with the bartender it was "resolved". I feel like they're trying to over charge unsuspecting out of town guests. BE WARY OF YOUR TAB.

Had a great dinner near the bar. A really hearty salad and great beer with friendly service. It was the perfect place for a casual but quality dinner and I will certainly be back. Thanks!

Somehow the stars aligned and we were seated immediately at the beginning of lunch 1215. Our seats were at the bar but seat height comfy chairs with backs and padding- love that. Bartender was attentive and his espresso martini was on point. My husband had an old fashion that took his breath away- We ordered the chicken sandwich and steak sandwich. Food was served quickly and tasted great. Enjoyable atmosphere- Highly recommend.

The food was very good. The pierogies were great and the Reuben was delicious. We went there twice while in town.

Great place to hang out! We had the caesar salad and lunch burger. Both were delicious! I loved how light my salad was. They have a big selection of whiskeys! There are a couple of tv's for all the sportsball people out there. Loved the decor as well!

Great old time atmosphere. Food was amazing and the service was prompt and attentive. Definitely worth coming back to!

Got food poisoning from their salmon!! Do not get the fish here it's clearly not stored or handled properly. I do not have a sensitive stomach and I haven't slept at all since dinner last night due to frequent bathroom trips. Have never been more sick in my life. Portion sizes were small too.

Meh. Not impressed with this place. I was disappointed because it had a ton of potential to be a go to spot. It's in a great location and the ambiance is moody and classy. The food is all pretty bland and we tried a few things including: spinach salad, pasta of the day, and the salmon. Our waiter was pretty rude and he was rushing us out as quickly as he could. He brought us the check(and wouldn't let us split it) about 5 minutes after he brought out our food. Overall not impressed at all. Also, WAY overpriced in my opinion for the service that comes with it. Thought this was a one off but we talked to some friends that have given this place a couple chances and said the same thing.

Cool local hang out, with excellent burgers and steaks and other barfare, cool vibe. Great service!

Lots of locals come here. Ambiance is very cozy. Service was good. This is definitely not average pub food. Quality is way better. The creme brulee was soo good we almost got another.

Great après ski atmosphere with a wide variety of drink and food choices! Coming here with a group is fun and manageable as they have large tables and booths. We ordered crisp beers on tap and finished off with an espresso martini. They also can make Carajillo's (if you know, you know) which I would 100% recommend. The truffled potato dish was filling but we had to ask for another sauce to balance the amount of potatoes. The steak was brought out on a tray and the server slightly spilled some liquid onto one of our friends jacket, not a big deal but I don't think they realized it was happening. We also asked for salt and pepper shakers, which were quickly brought to our table. Overall great place!

Server, Chris was very attentive and gave us amazing recommendations. Burrata was so good with a huge variety of tomatoes that were so crisp and flavorful. Shishito peppers were good but nothing special. The chicken sandwich was very good, I substituted truffle fries and they stole the show. My partner got spinach poppyseed salad and it was also amazing. We were seated right away on a Saturday night at 8:45.

The cocktails selections are great. I had Colorado old fashioned and it's delicious. The entree was delicious.

Food was excellent, kid friendly, sat in the shade outside on a beautiful day. Couldn't have scripted it better myself. Kids were especially happy with the food and the people watching from our vantage point on the street.

Amazing food, lots of vegetarian options, great bartenders, great service, and ambiance

I went back! This time I avoided the quinoa dish because it still makes me mad. I got the arancini and roasted beet salad. Both were good. The arancini were small but flavorful and came 5 to an order. The beets were thinly sliced with a huge bed of arugula on top of it. The others at the table enjoyed the steak sandwich and lamb shank. We sat in the front of house this time, and it was a fun and vibrant vibe - entirely different than the back but both are good.

This is such a cute place and the food and drinks are amazing! The staff were great. I would definitely recommend going.

First time in aspen, made this the first go to spot to eat. Chicken sandwich / pan seared salmon.

Aspen Public House has some of the best cocktails I've ever tried (and we've tried a lot) - and if you like bourbon you'll leave very happy. I especially recommend the Old Fashioned and tiki-inspired drinks. Their food was fantastic as well, and service was very prompt.

Excellent food and great service. Beer salad and salmon was delicious. I'll be back for drinks too

who uses canned peaches in peach season??? and charge $12 for a stale tart with CANNED PEACHES??? It's not even that hard.

OK. So, you're in downtown Aspen. There's Ferrari's, Lambo's and G-Wagon's rolling down the street. There's a slew of fancy, upscale joints to eat at. And, no one wants to eat like a tourist. So, the corner spot of an old theater really seems like a tourist trap. You'd think it's something akin to Applebee's meets Sizzler with a high price tag. But you'd be wrong. Real craft cocktails. Legit curry. A stellar whiskey menu. And awesome service! They hint at being short staffed, we didn't wait long for food or drink, everyone was friendly and had good recommendations. You just can't go wrong. I mean really, you can't go wrong here. I won't call it a secret, it's on the corner and everyone can see the place through the 6 figure car window tint - but honestly, there's nothing better in downtown Aspen!

The food is always amazing the kitchen deserves 5, the service, on the other hand, was not up to par. No attention to the tables, the serving staff would rather gather together in the corner.

Food: 5/5 The pierogies and Charcuterie board were absolute winners here alongside the draft beer selection. Service: 5/5 The bar was full but we received quick and friendly service here. Ross gave great recommendations! Environment: 5/5 Great oldschool Tavern vibes here and a fantastic spot to watch football.

Pub house looks like a regular, historic downtown building on the outside and inside in a low-key, intimate setting. Not too loud, but not quiet where you're afraid to make a noise. Service was fast & efficient, our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. They were out of Coke/Pepsi so he recommended Rum with Dr. Pepper. My husband really enjoyed it. We had the pierogis and being from the east coast we eat a lot of pierogis, these were by far some of the best we've had. I had the French dip and it was so good, lamb was melt in mouth tender. My husband had the chicken sandwich and really enjoyed that. We also really liked the pickles. Great meal! Pro tip: get their speciality mojito, it's delicious.

Fantastic atmosphere, friendly waiters and bartenders, and delicious food. Family of four, we sat at the bar and enjoyed every minute of it. Happy we couldn't get into The White House Tavern -- this place was perfect!

During a busy night in downtown Aspen we were having a hard time finding a place for our family to eat without a very long wait. I can't recall the hosts name, but even with a packed house she made the extra effort to get us a seated, and was extremely gracious. We were seated in 10 minutes, and greeted by a waitress shortly after. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and the food was great! We left full and happy! Thanks for the stellar service!

Service was great, bourbon selection amazing, food was better than average. We will definitely be back. The best value in Aspen!

The view of the mountains, as you drink your refreshing lagers, is sick. The view of the town square and all the local tree huggers smoking kush and wandering around, as you munch on your somosas and quinoa salad, is sick. The view of the drink and food bill, once it arrives, is also pretty sick. All worth it. All of it.

Great ambiance in this pub. Sat at the bar where the chairs were more comfortable. Got the fried calamari (a bit small) with a good aioli, and my wife had the quinoa burger and I had the double burger. Both were fantastic. My burger was a double patty. Despite they were thin patties, they were medium rare. Delicious! The fires were great too. Nothing to complain about here. Definitely recommend.

We had great food, service is welcoming and friendly and the place is nice. We will go back.

If you are looking for the world's most uncomfortable chair, look no further. I was with a group about 10 people and everyone complained about the chair. Some even stood at the bar height table rather than sit. Wish I could evaluate the food but I never recieved mine. I ordered the pork chop. And after 30-45 minutes the rest of the group received their food. I gave mine a few more minutes and then flagged down the unattentive weight staff. Come to find out they were out of pork chops but in stead of having me pick another meal they chose not to make it. Rather than making my group sit longer in those terrible chairs I chose not to reorder and picked up food else where.

Aspen Public House is a refreshing break from some of the highly priced dining venues. It has a rustic design replete with animal heads and has a mountain tavern feel. The food was decent for pub like food and I ordered the lamb shank. The bartender expertly made an old fashion which notched this place up a few points. The biggest plus was that the people here were genuinely pleasant. Some of the other places were snooty about whether you had reservations etc. This place was very welcoming.

Locals hang, if you like that sort of scene. Great service, smiles, food and drinks! Nice menu. Had the small plate and a double paddy burger - very good.

Sadly, after looking over the menu and reviews of the Aspen Public House and deciding to go, overall, the experience was not that great. I was about to do a pros/cons list, yet couldn't think of a pro so I'll just list my observations. - The chairs in the bar area are wickedly uncomfortable. We were visiting from Texas and met a friend there and spent a few+ hours there and we all walked away like we rode a horse all day. - The wait staff had other priorities other than paying attention to our table. Refills, ahh, whatever (drinks do bring good money, so IMO keep them coming), but nope. One of our friends asked for their "appetizer" dish to come with the other meals, it came early and she had to wait and it go cold, not ideal. - The portion size on some dishes were incredibly small, on others incredible large, yet problems with both. The eggplant, small, about the size of a tennis ball, no sides (which most places that serve Italian, serve pasta with the meal). The steak, really large, yet tough and lacking flavor. Overall, not a great experience, I'd avoid it. Try White House Tavern for some really great dished/flavor and attentive and pleasant wait staff.

Food was cold and mediocre. We got the zucchini cakes, quinoa burger and the trout. The trout did not taste fresh and was flavorless. The zucchini cakes and burger were both cold. I had to send the burger back to be reheated. Would recommend you go elsewhere

We arrived at the restaurant and was greeted by the host, and was asked by the server regarding our order right away. Since we saw the wrong menu on Yelp so we needed some time to place our order. Within few mins we were ready, but the server never came around. After waiting for 15 mins, we finally asked the host that we were ready to order, another 15 mins passes by. The server finally came by, she was friendly, I have nothing against it. But waiting for 30 mins to finally order was somehow disappointing. Anyway, food arrived pretty quick, those were couple of starters. Once we were done, we called the server saying that we were ready to order some entrees, she said the kitchen was closed. She didn't even give us a heads up. If she did we would have placed our order right away. So we had to leave hungry having only appetizers and some drinks. Had to take away 2 stars for her unprofessionalism. I know it's hard to juggle the role of a server she could have checked in on us within those 30 mins, and could have told us the kitchen closes at 8pm. The appetizers were good.

Great place in Aspen for brunch. Service is excellent and the space has a great bar and dining area.

Great atmosphere and amazing cocktails! Highly recommend! Steak was prepared perfect and service was top notch.