Bucksnort Saloon

We absolutely love the Bucksnort and are so happy to see it reopened. The new ownership has done an incredible job bringing this historic gem back to life. They hosted our nephew’s rehearsal dinner, and it could not have been a better setting. The venue is full of character and history, the river right alongside the property adds such a special touch, and the space was perfect for guests to mingle and celebrate. It was especially convenient being just 15 minutes from the wedding venue. Such a special place with so much charm. We’re thrilled to see it thriving again and can’t wait to come back.

The legacy of The Bucksnort is alive, and the trip to this iconic saloon doesn’t disappoint! They are starting out with new management who’s done a great job, and the service & atmosphere are what I expected after coming here for 40 years. The food menu is still lacking a bit, but hoping once they get things running smoothly, it will improve

Hasn't changed after being closed for 3 years. The drive along Elk Creek road alone is worth it! A wonderful small piece of mountain history.

This place is an awesome hidden gem. I’m so glad they re opened recently. Love riding the motorcycle up to this place. Good burgers and beers. No liquor. Cabin style atmosphere with a small patio overlooking a stream.

While there were many employees running around, it still took a whole 30 minutes to get acknowledged by staff in order to get served 2 beers at the bar. It seemed staff actively ignored us while we were standing there at the end of the bar. This is pretty much my only criticism. Pete, the owner, said they're always hiring, and we can see why. We ordered Nachos (which hit the spot), which were brought out to us on outside patio. The Bucktones were setting up and started playing inside, and they were a good band, especially the drummer. We had fun painting the mailbox and watching Pete assemble a No Right Turn sign and barrier, which ppl ignored right away. We'll return when we can. It's quite out-of-the way for us - which is how I'm sure the locals prefer it.

Cute & quirky roadside stop. Order at the bar. Beer & burgers. Nice little deck outside but fills quickly.

It's nice to have it back up and running! Same vibe as before. Great staff, burger was typical bar food but generous with the meat. Beer was cold, patrons were awesome.

Amazing experience! No wi-fi Best views riding there

We stumbled across this little dive bar last fall while on a road trip through the mountains and decided to check it out. Walking into this spot is like traveling back hundreds of years. The floor of the entrance is slanted towards the river, the walls are covered with graffiti and stapled-on dollar bills, and the only source of heat comes from a wood burning stove located in the center of the dining area. We ordered a Moose Drool and an Antler Ale from the lovely bartender and sat next to the stove, trying to thaw out. The fantastic aroma of the burning wood filled the bar, mingling with the delicious scent of freshly cooked burgers. While we didn't eat anything this time, the burger that came out of the kitchen was mountainous and made us wish we hadn't had lunch right before. We chatted with the locals who had wandered across the street for a mid-afternoon happy hour while the bartender stoked the fire, and sipped our icy cold brews, enjoying the camaraderie and friendliness of the small town before continuing on our trip. I can't wait to travel back in time again!

Oh my goodness. Classic. History. Unique. Relaxed You must visit this place!! Great food. Great service and so very unique. Old Colorado. The way it needs to stay! Worth the

Sad to say it's closed, no indication as to whether it will reopen. I certainly hope it will, it's a great getaway that's just too cool to lose. I give it 4-stars because of how it used to be; funky, eclectic, and completely unpretentious.

Not the greatest selection of food, but what they have is usually good, and they're friendly and work hard at pleasing you. Great rustic ambiance Fun place to go. Great drive. Worth your time and effort. Gej

Love this place. We were driving through the mountains and saw a sign on highway. How lucky! Cute place. Dollar bills everywhere. The bAbbling brook is so relaxing to sit by and the Brisket and Potato Salad are amazing. Definite suggest you take a drive to the mountains and atop in. Friendly staff and patrons.

Closed for good. What a shame! Was a great mountain bar back in the day. Hope someone with deep pockets can do something but not promising.

You don't come to the Bucksnort for the food. Its above average bar food, but thats about it. You come here because you're either lost in the mountains, got a tip from a biker friend, or you're Miner 49er from Scooby-Doo Doo and came to life. Its damn hard to get to, but worth it. Nicest damn staff anywhere. Best scenery along a trout stream, tucked in a tight mountain valley. And, a cool factor thats off the charts. My adult kids wanted to go to a winery and I convinced them to check out the Bucksnort instead. 1 minute after walking in they both said, "Okay I get it. This is the coolest bar ever." You will say the same thing--trust me.

If you are looking for a huge menu or a fancy place this ain't it! But if you want a place where you can relax by a cast iron wood stove, in a place with a lot of character, friendly service, and have a few beers then this is a great place to visit. The night we went they had a beef stew in a crusty bread bowl, burgers, and an elk or beer brat on the menu. We had the beef stew (which was to die for) and the burgers that were solid. This was destination dining and it was exactly what I expected. My daughter and her boyfriend agreed.

What a place and what a trip. We are so glad we found this little slice of paradise in the middle of the mountains. Cold beer, friendly people, and a setting that takes your breath away. As two originating members of the Twelve Nipple Troubadours, we are honored to be a small part of a long and sorted tradition. Live today like it's a party that will never end and visit the BuckSnort! R&L F Forever

The wife and I went on a wild adventure through the rainy Colorado mountains and crazy muddy dirt road on the Harley to get to this one of kind saloon last week. This is a quaint little, old school, mom and pop type saloon! There are literally hundreds of dollar bills blowing in the breeze attached to the walls and ceilings sign by different people from all over the world. They had live music, and a small outdoor patio. The drive to get up to the saloon is a well graded dirt road which is easily drivable by all vehicles. I would however be careful heading up there in the rain, I'm sure it would be rather muddy. I had a fantastic Bloody Mary that looked more like a salad. It had just the right amount of spice to give it some kick and it went down real smooth. The cheese burgers were homemade outside on the grill; we watched the owner cooking while we sat outside. The service was a little slow and chaotic due to the number of patrons and limited amount of staff. The saloon sits right along a small creek and has a nice view of the surrounding mountains. This is definitely a great place to take a small road trip on a weekend afternoon to see some great scenery and lounge the afternoon away.

I do NOT understand how this place has such a low overall review rating. This is a dive bar up in the mountains...it is AWESOME. It is EXACTLY what you hope it to be... down-home, grungy, unpretentious divey fun. They have a dirt parking lot, a small merch store, two bathrooms, a wooden bar, and dining area with space for live music bands. In the back, they have a patio that overlooks a creek. Very quaint, mountain-y feel. It was about an hour from Denver, so we did it for lunch and then headed over to Red Rock Amphitheater and teh cities of Golden and Boulder and then back to Denver - great excursion if you have a rental for the day! Our waitress/bartender was working her buns off to get everyone served as quickly as possible and she knows how to hustle and still be friendly and engaging (now, I wish I caught her name, but I added a picture of her)! When we were there on 8/9/20, Justin Hitson was there playing unannounced while he was on vacation - WOW! He is amazing and made the entire little cabin rock! We ate some AMAZING elk jalapeno brats (highly recommend that or the brisket sandwich), added our personalized dollar to the ceiling, paid our tab, made a bathroom pitstop, and left the dusty dirt parking lot just as a big group of bikers came in and were told it was an hour wait for food at that point (good timing on our part!). I will definitely recommend this to other friends to go visit if they have a car....totally a neat experience.

One of a kind this is a bar that serves food in the middle of the woods. The reviews that discuss the food please be realistic. This is a bar that serves food! Not exactly a dive but a very old bar with character. Love this place!

The drive was beautiful! The place was pretty cool with all the dollar bills all over. Neat, small patio with nice view. Ordered a Bucksnort burger with the works, took almost a hr to get, came to me almost completely raw! Took a bite of it and spit it out in my napkin. The waitress saw and asked if everything was okay. I sent it back, was wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too raw to eat. 10 min later she gives me the SAME burger back to me with my bite marks in it!! WTF!?? Pretty sure that's a health code violation. Service was extremely slow, I felt like we were more of a nuisance than a customer. The older women were slow and pissy. Beers are $4, burger $13. Cool location, wouldn't be back.

This used to be a fun little destination spot. Not any longer though. We have been here many time and I am not sure what has happened. Never had the chance to get anything, we were greeted when we came through the door and that was the last of it. After waiting for ten minutes at a booth and another fifteen at the bar we were completely ignored. Mind you there were like six people in the place, four at the bar and two at a booth who were already eating. New owners ??

The drive here is incredibly beautiful, the Bucksnort itself is a relic. This is a genuine shithole that's been through it. Everything is carved, the taxidermy is falling apart, the service sucks, and the experience is amazing. Roll up, order a drink. If it's nice, find a place out back on the patio overlooking the river. SO PRETTY, right? Aren't you glad you came up here? Now take a sip of that beer. It tastes better when you're here somehow. Inside, there are dollars all over the wall. They're drawn on, written on, and tacked up. We added our buck, too. I'm hoping the staff pads their pockets with the less creative ones. They deserve the tip. This isn't a place I'd want to eat. It's not for eating. It's for drinking, looking around, and soaking in the ambiance. Which dirt road brought you here? It doesn't matter--you're here, it's beautiful, and you have a drink. Now go tack up a dollar. Draw a penis on it. Go wild.

I haven't been to The Bucksnort in 18 years. I thought that it would still be good. I was wrong. I went up to order and got confused that they didn't have fries. Ashley our server said she would bring a little bit of everything for a side with my burger. That little bit of everything didn't happen. Ashley could not stop calling me baby or babe. This will be the last time I ever eat here again. Bye!!!!!

Pine, Colorado --- Mountain trail "Buck Snort Saloon" is bar 366 of "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) ... over a mile drive along a narrow dirt road through a canon/gulch area made for a pleasant adventure & discovery ... a dive bar supreme, the "Buck Snort Saloon" even featured "Jeff", a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite bartender ... bar flair in the form of hanging dollar bills, deer & elk trophies, deck carvings. coin tossing's on a roof & in the river bed, plus gave me a continuous smile ... the use of firewood stoves just adds to the character of this "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite bar ... day 135 "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) day 136 "666 Bars of 2017" / bar 366 "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #666BarsUSA #WorldsLongestBarCrawl #DUSA2017 #BuckSnortSaloon 07.06.17

This place is a cool little hole in the wall pub in an old log cabin type structure. We hit it up on our way from Denver to Salida. There are signed dollar bills pasted all over the walls. There is a great patio overlooking the river. Dank and dreary inside. Great burgers. Confused yet? Me too. I don't really get it but it's a cool atmosphere. Waitress was super nice. Burgers were juicy and flavorful. Burrito looked tasty, smothered in chili of sorts. Baked potato was tasty. No fries? Epic fail. Nachos were a waste. Beer selection is OK. Cool place to stop and fun atmosphere to check out, but don't go out of your way if you just care about the food.

I have never gone to the Bucksnort for the food. It's always been a bit expensive and underwhelming. Lately, the food has really tanked and the prices have gone up. That's a bad combination. If it wasn't such a cool detonation for motorcycle rides, I would likely never go.

Such a cool place tucked back in the woods. The atmosphere inside with all of the dollar bills on the walls and ceiling was cool. Rustic outdoor seating outside overlooking the river.

If you need a unique mountain experience where mostly only the locals know about you need to go to this 100 year old bar in a lost mountain canyon 40 miles from downtown Denver. Passing by cabins built into the cliffs, a clear mountain stream and this hide out bar shows up. Step in for a cold beer and an elk brat. Our ladies went mountain boutique shopping in Evergreen first and then we came here. Make it a day trip or stay at one of the local airbnb's. From Hwy 285 take Elk Creek Rd SW from Schaffers crossing exit. Before Bailey and after Conifer. Weekends only btw

So, it's an historic place and we'd heard a lot about it, so we figured we'd try it on a day when we were exploring. * We ordered hot spiced cider...made from a powdered mix and served lukewarm. * The burger was ordered medium. It came well-done. VERY well-done. And completely dried out. For sautéed mushrooms and bacon, $1.95 each. Okay. But 3 sautéed mushroom slices and 1 extremely thin rasher of bacon. I'd say extremely overpriced or drastically under-delivered. Yes, the place has a very rustic, raw, mountain charm. If you're looking for the "charm" or a place to pee, stop in. If you're looking for a place to eat, keep driving.

2 stars because the staff is very nice and I like the quirky place. But the food was not good. There were several things about this visit that were weird but workable...but the food.... I ordered pulled pork and a bag of chips. The pork was served lukewarm swimming in fat and grease. The grease was congealed to the pork in parts and pooling in the bottom of the basket....my pickles were swimming in it. To say the bottom bun was soggy is an understatement. The whole thing was difficult to eat. But the people were nice so I chose not to complain, one of the ladies said she smoked the pork herself. I'd recommend they reheat their pulled pork by throwing it on a griddle to get that grease sizzling and maybe crisp up some of the pork so it's not a cold, sloppy, soggy mess. Or dont...I wont risk ordering it again. The best part of the meal was the chips. Might be back just because it's an interesting excursion but I will avoid the pork.

Great place to have a drink in the Mountains. Staff was super friendly. It got crowded around lunch, but plenty of room to have a beer on the back deck or walk down by the creek. The drive up is beautiful with large gorges and boulders everywhere. The vibe was fun and relaxed. Awesome bar! After 1 visit it will be a tradition each time we fish the South Platte.

Everyone says they like dive bars, myself included. But usually we mean bars that are suitable for the common man, serving simple fare and wallet-friendly drinks. In other words, low-brow but serviceable. This is not that place. Ignore the provincial sentiment that this is a slice of "The Real Colorado" or a true locals' hidden gem. It is a terrible place, for all the reasons others have mentioned. Everything sucks, including the depressing view of a neighboring shanty from the rickety back patio. Hopefully the creek below will jump its banks and sweep this poop-shack out of existence. This is a dive bar in the filthy, depressing uncool sense of the term. Stay away.

Call before you go. We've now driven out from Denver 3 different times this year, only to have them be closed during hours the website says they're open. Disappointing, but at least it's a pretty drive. The Zoka restaurant down the road from them wasn't bad, so at least it wasn't a total waste. I'll be calling next time, and hope the 4th time is a charm, and I can update my review.

Awesome bar and restaurant located in a beautiful setting. We stopped by here after a mountain bike ride and can't wait to come back.

I've now gone to the Buck Snort Saloon twice, having terrible experiences both times. The first time was about two years ago. My buddy and I came in for burgers after fly fishing and were quite hungry. We ordered the "1/2 lb delicious, juicy burger, overflowing with all the goods" or something like that. What we got was a dry, dollar-coin sized hunk burned ground beef which made the plain bun look huge. All of this wonderfulness for the stunning price of $12. I tried to convince my two rock climbing partners we should not go back to the BS Saloon after climbing nearby, but they insisted. Once again I entered ravaged with hunger and left sorely disappointed. We sat down at the bar and a 12 year old girl asks us what drinks we wanted. It took them forever to take our food order. We then were surrounded by a group of stumbling drunks who would not leave us alone. By the time our food order was taken, after watching saliva inducing burgers get taken out of the kitchen in front of us, we are informed the kitchen is closed and they can't cook anything for us (at 7pm on a Sunday?). We can order food that doesn't need to be cooked. So our options were a club sandwich, a ham and cheese sandwich, or a bean sprouts and tomato sandwich, all for the amazing price of $12 or $13 each. I order the ham and cheese and a "cup" of baked beans. The other two order the Turkey Club and a baked potato. Ten minutes later, a voice from the kitchen yells, "we only have one potato! What do you guys want to do?" they elected to split the potato and get a cup of beans. When the food was finally delivered, I got my H&C and a tiny plastic condiment cup of baked beans, and my friends got two bean sprouts and tomato sandwiches. "Um, excuse me, we didn't order this. We ordered the club sandwich. " to which was replied, "we didn't have any turkey so we have you that." "we don't want this, we're kind of Carnivores." "I'll add some ham to it for you." The waitress takes the sandwiches back and 10 minutes later brings out the same sandwiches with 1 slice of ham added to them. There was no apology for the terrible service or lack of options, no offer to comp our drinks or the sandwiches for the inconvenience or terrible food. Next time I will be more adamant, I'm never going back to the Buck Snort Saloon.

The food is amazing! Great way to refuel after a trip to the mountains. The atmosphere is very nice and relaxed, they even have Live music on Saturday night. The only thing I warn against is coming here when hungry or in a rush but the great beer and slowed down atmosphere make it worth the wait! Got the Pulled Pork and boyfriend got the Fire Burger.

Spectacular setting, great burgers, cold beer, spectacular "Lone Wolf" potato salad. Nice work folks.

We were staying at an Airbnb near the Buck Snort and were excited to check out such an iconic bar. We were not disappointed. It was amazing in every way. The staff was friendly and the burger was outstanding. It is worth a drive just to see the throwback bar and the dollar bills hanging on the wall. Yes the menu is limited and the place is old but that is what makes it special. Don't change Buck Snort! Thanks for a wonderful experience.

I was pretty amazed by this little dive saloon in the middle of nowhere. Great place to stop after a hike with well-priced beer and snacks. Loved sitting on the back patio and hanging out - there are games to play which kept us occupied for a while.

I don't like giving bad reviews, but yikes. Buck Snort Saloon is pretty sketchy. Alike many of the reviews I have read about them, unfortunately they are true. The service and the food was terrible. For such a long drive, it is really not worth it. Despite the bad food and horrible service, the building is really cool! It stems all the way back to the 1800's. Originally it was a place for miners to get a bite to eat and a good drink. The inside is covered with dollar bills. The patio has a great view! The bad part I'll keep short since so many others have already explained it in detail. The waitress was a meth head. Only one bathroom was open and it was filthy. The food was gross and expensive. They screwed up our bill twice. The wait was insanely long. You have been warned...

Stop. This is it. This is the end of your search for Americana. You have just found that elusive spot. That place where the burger is perfect. The beer is cold and cheap. The music is good. The crowd is irreverent. The staff is nice. The fire is warm. The pool table is still open. And you just might get killed by bobcat or a falling boulder at any moment. I do not lie. I do not exaggerate. My uncle bought a tiny tiny little cabin on the creek that runs through Sphinx Park. This is how I found the Bucksnort. And o how I wish this was my neighborhood saloon. Really it makes Zeitgeist SF tame. If you are ever in the area (hah lol, yeah right) you should make a point of stopping here. Because its just good like that.

Really disappointed. Buck Snort used to be a great destination for a summer drive, but the new menu is...well, terrible. Nachos made from 7-eleven cheese, days-old pulled pork...burgers were nothing to write home about. No fries to go with your meal either. I hope they can get things figured out and offer up a more professional menu. Until then, avoid.

Out of the way bar with great burgers and friendly conversation. Frequented by a few locals, but mostly travelers, hikers and hikers. Order the burger, it's great!

First timer. Not easy to find. Jenky as all get up. Problems with the tapper. Totally unorganized. I love that shit. Ladies behind the bar maintained their composure and were great. So were the nachos so we shared them with some flies. They had some whiskey and that's all that matters. We'll be back.

Sooo sad - been going to the buck snort since the 70's. The buck burger was horrible & no flavor. Was so disappointed!! Had made a special trip for my birthday. I don't think the waitress wanted to be there either.

New owners. Good burgers. Go experience a bit of history. Parking is kind of weird. Park in the upper parking lot. It's a short, nice walk down.

Getting there is a lot of the allure of this bar. However, once you are at the location, there is a lot of charm to this ramshackle building that is on stilts by the river. It leans, it's knotty, and maybe even a little naughty. There is a selection of patrons that don't quite mesh, but they all have one thing in common. EVERYONE there needs a shower and a cold beer. Be it a long journey on a bike, a kayak trip, bicycling...whatever... the patrons stink, but in that "wow that was really awesome!" way. Yes, there are different kinds of BO. There is the "I sleep in the park and pee in my pants" BO. There is the "I hate going to the dry cleaner and this is my only cool shirt for the clubs" BO. There is the "my cologne will cover my funk" BO. Then there is the "I showered this morning I SWEAR, but I just had a lot of fun!" BO. That's what you will find here. Enough about BO. Get over it, and get a cold beer, because they don't have showers at Bucksnort. After a few drinks you won't care - you will revel in it. Then have a juicy burger and chill out a little more. Just hope it doesn't start raining while you are there, and you have to ride your street bike back out with slick tires on packed dirt. With BO.

It took over 2 and a half hours to get our food. Average burger and chips. No apologies for the delay. Overpriced at $13. Go to Zokas in Pine Grove instead.

This is one of my favorite places. The food and location are fantastic. It's a family owned and run business, so expect some mountain family atmosphere e.g., live music with interaction, dogs popping in to say hello and the occasional biker. Its perfect.

Love this place! Have been going up there for years. We've really never had a bad meal. Usually order the Forest Fire Burger with the cream cheese and jalapenos. We're looking forward to trying out the new menu from the new owners.

Cute place! Amazing charm, no frills Americana! Old little bar with great food, atmosphere and customers!

We've been to the Buck Snort a few times and the food was always decent. We went there recently and noticed right away that they had new menus. Their burgers were like baseballs, were over seasoned (my daughter said it smelled funny), and no grill marks (were they baked?).

I totally agree with the other reviewer, the Bucksnort is an experience. It looks somewhat like a hunting camp. Located in the middle of nowhere, made of old logs. Its dirty, rough, and not for the fancy patron. Burgers are big and juicy. Limited menu, as I think this place has no dishwasher or running water. Everyone carves their name in the logs, or writes that they "were here". Good beer here.

Fun dive joint. Very small but loved the atmosphere. Knocked off a star because the tables were sticky and the food wasn't the best. A bit over priced but given the location, I assumed as much.

This is the second time I camped at Buffalo Creek and stopped at Bucksnort. Both times, I hoped to have a good lunch on my way home and both times I was disappointed. The first time, it took 30-45 minutes to get my overcooked, tasteless burger and I had to ask repeatedly for refills on my drink. The second time, after an hour of waiting and seeing two other tables who came in after us get their meals, we figured out they forgot our order and left hungry. When my two friends told the owner, she apologized and said it would be out soon. When we asked to pay so we could leave, they seemed surprised and offered us chips and salsa and comped a beer to stay. At that point, we just went to Chili's. I don't think I will be back with such terrible service.

The new owners have really put some effort into this place! Great food and a good beer selection all while being surrounded by a beautiful spot in the mountains. Definitely worth the drive from Denver!

RUNDOWN & NEGLECTED are two words to now describe The Bucksnort Saloon. I am giving this a 1 but would give it a zero if there was an option. What a disappointment to find this formerly well run business in such a decrepit state. If you had seen it in the 80's and 90's you would know what I was talking about. Now I find a dark, dingy place in such a state of disrepair and neglect -- very sad. The front walkway into the building has buckling boards, some so soft you could step through it. Totally unsafe. The bathroom in the hall had no soap (empty container) and I used the last paper towel for my hands. There is a sign for employees to wash their hands -- really now, with what? Now you are in the main restaurant with wall to wall dollar bills on the walls .... that means that those walls would never be cleaned. The wooden booths are so carved up that there is hardly an inch of wood visible. These carvings are a total health hazard with food and debris getting in all the carved grooves. It would be impossible to clean this surface. I can't imagine that the Health Department would not be concerned about this. Now I step out onto the deck - I push open the screen door that has a broken board hanging loose and a huge hole in the screen. The decking is all carved up as well and the boards are brittle very weathered. There are a couple of cheap plastic lawn chairs that someone tried to paint (paint peeling off) and another chair with a missing seat. Why would a conscientious owner not get rid of this broken down furniture???? The deck is a total mess and the view that everyone talks about is a few shacks across the creek. With the entire place in total disrepair I shudder to think about the stability of this deck. The waitress handed us food stained paper menus that were totally disgusting. The way the place looked, I chose not to eat but others in my party did. The flies were a turnoff as well. Food is way overpriced and inferior quality. None of the meals my party had were worth $12. Bottom line, stay away, If you want to see a historic building, go to St. Elmo.