The Nugget Mountain Bar

Such a gem! Arrived late to the mountain and weren't sure where we'd be able to grab a decent meal on New Years Day, boy were we in for a treat! This place is so cute, cozy, and the food was delicious!! The filet mignon sliders were a hit with my kids and garlic fries (yummm), I couldn't even get a pic they scarfed them down so fast. I got a salad with filet and it was so delicious! The fire pits were roaring outside and we'll definitely be back!

We stumbled upon The Nugget because we rented a home just across from it. And a friend of ours had been there and recommended it. This is a place that is very easy to miss. It’s set back from the road and the signage really doesn’t advertise it. However, if you miss it, it’s your loss. The Nugget has the feel of a ski bum style bar. But not an upscale thing like you would find in Telluride or Vail. This place feels authentic to Purgatory. Like it’s been here since the beginning and hasn’t changed. That makes it cool and interesting on many levels. Attached to the Nugget is a food truck. And this place makes absolutely awesome food. The tacos are off the chain. The sliders and fries - fantastic. They take a lot of care in the food preparation and serving it hot and fresh. No microwaves here. Everything is prepared from scratch! The Nugget punches way above its weight class There is indoor and outdoor seating, fire pits and cornhole. Even an upper level. We were the in the summer. It’s a chill place with a cool vibe. You can tell most of the folks there are locals and a few summer home people. This is not in Durango with the shops and Main Street full of tourists. This is a one off country bar with a skiers vibe really serving the locals / summer time owners and those lucky enough to find it. Very worth while stop.

Absolutely love the Nugget! We come here often, summer and winter, the menu is consistent, and the food is tasty! The beer is what you want to come for! All summer long there is live music, fire pit is roaring on cold nights, great spot! If your driving to Subversion, this joint is your halfway point, and worth the stop!

Nugget is one of a kind!! A spot that feels both completely unique and instantly welcoming. The scenery alone is worth the visit, with beautiful mountain views that create the perfect backdrop for a laid-back, memorable time. Inside, the atmosphere is cozy, fun, and full of life, making it the kind of place you want to stay for hours. Owners Steve and Jamie are fantastic. Their warmth, personality, and passion for creating a great experience shine through! If you’re in the Durango area and looking for a bar that’s special, vibrant, and surrounded by incredible views, Nugget should be at the top of your list!

A low-key bar we stopped at for a quick bite after exploring Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado. We ordered Bacon Cheese Burger Slider and Fillet Mignon Slider. It was so good, however my Spicy Cajun Fries were a little bit too salty for my palate. It appeared as if they were under staff on the day we're there. I know customers are expected to clean after themselves but we have to clean our tables and put away whatever previous customers left behind.

Locals are all so great! Thanks everyone for your recommendations! Bar tenders made great drinks!good tunes, awesome snacks, and overall a cozy warm welcome vibe! Play corn hole (aka bags) out by the fire pit while listening to local live music, grab a booth and play shut the box, or hide out in the nook and play some foos ball.

Local gem. Really cute local bar with friendly service and great food. The bar tender was super friendly and chatty and so were the locals at the bar. Really nice spot for a drink. Cool fire pits outside too!

This was a great find!! We were just passing through and found this charming place with so much character. Fox, the bartender, was friendly and helpful. Great selection of beers. Food truck attached has the BEST sliders (filet mignon, crab cake, and BBQ bacon cheeseburger) and fries (incl truffle parmesan, garlic)! Will definitely come back!!!

Are here yesterday and it was so good we came back today. Might have over did it. Ate enough for 5 people, but it's that good. Had two orders of grilled cheese and soup. The grilled cheese is Texas toast filled with cheese and pesto, then fried. Got 3 filet mignon sliders with blue cheese. And tried the shrimp tacos. We will be back tomorrow lol

The Nugget has very tasty cocktails and cold beer coupled with some of the best food in the area by Backcountry Gourmet! Ohemgee! Delicious sliders and terrific fries. It's a "must do" if you're anywhere near Purgatory.

Awesome mountain vibe. Yummy sliders. Tons of Apres ski parties. Don't forget to do a shot ski!

You've probably passed by this place on your way to Purgatory ski. Do yourself a favor and stop by. This is total mountain vibes. The bar is small but there's 2 levels of seating. The bartender was friendly and attentive. The real gem is the food truck inside. Here's what we had: Bbq bacon cheeseburger slider- Grass fed beef with topped with bacon, cheese and an onion ring. Very filling! Garlic fries- garlic was too heavy but the fries were fried perfectly. Tomato basil bisque- Get this now! It was amazing. The best part is the deep fried grilled cheese crouton. I don't know who thought of this but you're a genius! I highly recommend stopping by

Great place to stop after a long day of skiing! So fun to stories near the fire pits! Excellent drinks and the sliders are delicious. Friendly bartenders!

We love the nugget. It's a Durango staple and perfect, winter or summer, for some food and a beer. Great service and people!

Coolest spot right outside of Purgatory. Not a ton of seating but that may be what makes it special. The filet mignon slider is a9.2/10. The truffle fries, delicious! Friend said the zucchini slider was a 9.5

We stopped here for lunch after an afternoon of cross-country skiing. The seating areas were small but we did find a table upstairs. We ordered a filet mignon slider, two crab cake sliders, and a zucchini slider along with chips and guacamole. All of it was delicious. I especially enjoyed the crab cake slider. I didn't see the beer selection, because i ordered the food, while my partner ordered the beer. We both had a Voodoo Ranger IPA, which I enjoyed. There are chairs out front by a fire pit, which looked fun, but I had just pulled all my warm clothes off in the car, so preferred to sit indoors. Great ambience and delicious food. I would definitely return.

SO GOOD! 100% stop here after boarding/skiing instead of eating at the mtn. GREAT food (especially the burgers, including vegetarian option) at good price... 4 stars instead of 5 because it is a bit tight and can get uncomfortably hot if you aren't near a window or outside.

We've driven by this bar countless times on the way to Silverton from Durango. It's just 2 miles south of Purgatory Ski Resort. The place always looked super packed. Never stopped, until today. They had a live country singer from Fort Worth, Texas playing. Bubba Bellin sang some covers and did a few of his original songs. He definitely had some energy and easily electrified the crowd. This bar has magnificent mountain views (8,804-foot elevation), a food truck, spacious outdoor seating and two-story indoor seating. My wife and I ordered a Colorado Kolsch from Steamworks and a Mexican Lager from Ska. In addition to these, they also had the following beers on tap: Elevated IPA from La Cumbre in New Mexico (by far my favorite IPA), PBR, Mountain Standard Juicy, hazed IPA from Odells, Coors Light, and Fat Tire by New Belgium brewing. The outdoor seating area contained gas firepits, Jenga, cool benches made from old skis and snowboards, and they were pet friendly. Some of the seating had shade canopies as well. Staff, customers, pets, and guest singer were all in a great mood and joyful. I don't remember how much we paid for our beers, but I know they were reasonably priced. A great atmosphere to enjoy some pints and/or eat some gourmet food from the Backcountry Gourmet food truck.

Visited Durango for the first time and stayed just down the street from The Nugget. Stopped in our first night since we were ready for some good Colorado beer and we were not expecting such a delicious food truck! My husband ordered the Alaskan Ale, which ended up being our favorite (sorry CO breweries). We ordered the filet sliders and crab cake slider to go with our beers. Dee-lic-ious!! We went back and got a second round of everything, beer AND burgers! Friendly bartender and friendly customers! Ended up back a second night because we enjoyed it so much!

Great restaurant and bar. Outside fire pits, drinks and food from inside food truck. Gourmet Sliders and fries

Have loved going to the Nugget over the years until today. Stood there waiting for someone to wait on me for 20 mins, then moved to a table... waited another 10... crickets!!

New favorite bar in Colorado. Loved the locals and Ashley was the best! Was lucky to be there for 80s night and had a blast!!!

Best bartender and food truck around the mountain. Laid back and great people watching.

I wish I wasn't touring hair. This would be my local hangout. I absolutely love this place. The coolest ambience. Order your food from the truck outside. Two toasty fires outside. And a really fun little bar inside with a cool little upstairs. I thought the decoration was super adorable. Skiing decoration everywhere. Fun music, happy people, and the food was really really good. I thought the price was on point. The sliders are about $6 a piece. you would probably order two of them for dinner or one for a snack. They have multiple flavors of french fries as well. All of them looked good. We got two different flavors which were awesome. Although I didn't order beer, their beers looked really good too. Everything about this place was fabulous.

This place is a hidden gem and I'm so glad I got to experience it during my time in Durango! We ordered food from the food truck outside then sat down inside the bar to grab some drinks. They were very accommodating for our big group and let us sit in the attic (second floor area) of the bar. Loved the cozy vibes all around! Ordered some drinks there and enjoyed the throwback alternative music they played. Some food favorites include the sliders (bacon & crab cake) and shrimp tacos. Durango is still a small ski town, so not a lot of "city" life or bar-filled areas. This bar is the perfect for a chill night out if anyone wants to get out of their condos/Airbnb while staying close to Purgatory ski resort!

This is a bar that serves beverages and a food truck that sells food. Food truck first- we had 3 different sliders and they were all delicious. The filet mignon, cheddar bacon burger and crab cake were our choices. I liked them all, my hubby's favorite was the bacon cheddar. We also ordered a serving of the parm garlic fries- one serving was enough for both of us! Bar had a great casual vibe to it- decor was laid back skiing theme with outside seating or tables and bar seats on two levels inside. Drinks were great! Ashley was the bartender and she made great adult beverages and made everyone feel welcome. Clientele was a mixture of locals and tourists- I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a laid back affordable evening!

Absolutely blown away by the quality and the selection from the food truck at the Nugget - we were not expecting such incredible food. We got crab cake sliders with a side of Parmesan Truffle fries, and the tomato bisque- everything was incredible! There was a pretty solid band playing as well, and the outside seating was great. We'll definitely be stopping here every time we're in town!

Great small place food is good and drinks are cold. Always a good place to catch some laughs around the bar

Sliders from the food truck are an absolute MUST, literally come to visit just for those incredible sliders. Not to mention how cute the hang out area is and the people are always so sweet and fun to talk to.

Limited menu but what they do they do well. Sliders and fries. Live music, casual vibe, kid and dog friendly...one of our favorite places in the area for sure!

Such a great bar! This was right next to our Airbnb so we had drink tickets to use and checked it out. It was always busy and everyone is so nice! They have an attached food truck like spot that serves up a few different dishes such as shrimp tacos, sliders and fries. All of our drinks were good and they have fun games to play. The outdoor space around the fires we're definitely a popular spot!

This place is awesome great drinks and the food truck our back is amazing came here after a day of snowboarding and loved it will definitely be back!!!!

Honestly a great place. I don't know many food trucks that sell sweat bands with their logo on it but more places should do it. I forgot I ate here and that's why I gave it four stars but I still enjoyed myself. Great music, greater views. Found confetti that looked like di***.

Great atmosphere, not too much seating but the food was absolutely worth it ! Not long of a wait either , definitely recommend if you come to purgatory for some time.

Most amazing cheeseburger/slider I've ever had in my life. Great service, awesome, friendly, genuine staff. Would recommend anyone within the area to come here!!! Wish there was one in Arizona!!

This is a great little hole in the wall and I mean that in a good way. We ordered the bacon cheeseburger slider and the filet mignon slider. Both were amazing! The fries were a little too crunchy for my taste. This is a very lively place with a fun crowd. We will be back for more sliders for sure.

Hidden Gem!!! Great food amazing prices!! Heard about this place for years finally went. Been back twice this week!

This was actually much more than I was expecting. You order food outside and drinks inside, bit you can sit anywhere. There is a really nice patio with fires going but we opted for inside. It's pretty clean and they play good alternative music. Was a very comfortable vibe. But wouldn't suggest for big groups to sit inside, mostly small bar tables and can only fit 2 or 3 together, but wasn't busy when we went so it was fine. The food truck food was AMAZING. We tried a lot of items, all just so tasty. The crab cake slider was absolutely delicious, but a bit salty. The fries are enormous portions, could easily share between 3 or 4. The tomato bisque was a favorite as well. The chimichurri fries were my personal favorite. I thought everything was very inexpensive for the portions, a nice change from resorts. The bar has a full bar and offers some of the honey liquors. My hot toddy was really good, and everyone enjoyed their beers. Really loved this place, will go every year now that we know!

Good food and solid drinks We sampled a little of everything sliders were bomb, perfect fries and salad!!

Great environment, awesome food and fairly priced drinks I have always had a great time and no wait at the bar plus the staff is very friendly

Nice spot to eat and have a few beers. Especially after a fun day at Purgatory Ski Resort. We got food from the food truck outside, which was a little pricey but worth it.

I love this bar and food truck! The staff is wonderful, the bartenders especially. The food is very good, and the beer is cold and crisp. You will not find a view that rivals the views from the outdoor patio. The vibe is relaxed, fun and so Colorado! This place does not do itself justice from the road, but try it and you will become a regular.

Place is fantastic!! Drinks are good and people are friendly. The food is outstanding the sliders and salad with tenderloin is perfect. I think I ate there four days in a row. Much better than anything at resort. I was up there for a two week construction job. It's a must stop place

This bar and restaurant is a hidden gem. The BBQ slider was absolutely tantalizing!!!

During our stay in Purgatory (always sounds funny), we walked down an old road and then a bit on the edge of the highway to get to the Nugget. I had a pork belly and a crab cake slider for $6 ea. from the food truck parked on the property. They were both good. On tap they had at least five selections of beer, 2 IPAs. Odell Brewing Mountain Standard Juicey Hazy was my choice...really liked it. This is a nice place to sit, talk, and enjoy the views of the mountains. Even saw a black bear on the walk back. Gave it plenty of space and time to go where it wanted. Need to add COVID info: wear masks to order and pick up food, plenty of room to eat and drink physically separated. And everyone was super friendly.

If you live in Durango, vacation here, or are just passing through you must stop here. And after you do you'll be back. The best group of bartenders (Kellie, Travis, Steve, Darien, Crocker) exude Colorado friendliness and pour good drinks and cold beer. And the guys in the food truck make the best sliders and fries. Not to mention the best burrito for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. And in the summer the outdoor patio is super dog friendly. Tip your servers well!!!

We came in to ski over Super Bowl weekend and this was the only place we're went out to and it was a blast!!! Ashley the bartender rocked it with a packed house, got the filet slider and the crab cake slider with a side of truffle fries- better than 90% of any steakhouses I've ever been in. Never heard a bad song come up on the playlist and the atmosphere was everything you could hope in a mountain bar, The Nugget is now part of the family ski tradition!!!!

The best stop after a day of skiing at Purg or in the summer to get out of the heat at home. The bar is adorable and service is always great. The food at the attached food trailer is phenomenal. The tomato bisque is aces and the chimichurri fries always hit the right note. Wonderful place to hang out for a few drinks and a delicious meal.

Wow! What a cool spot and great hangout! The best Margaritas and the vibe is super cool. Went there twice this weekend. Great live music and great food. Can't wait to go again!

Nugget is our spot, our happy place when we visit, no place better to be and the staff and owner are the best!!

Definitely a unique spot. Decent quality and prices for being in the middle of nowhere. The best slider was the crab one, I wouldn't get the filet one again. The fries were a bit over cooked and crunchy. Everything had great flavor though and was fresh. The outside area was nice but too cold to sit out there.

Food, Service, Ambiance....it's all good at The Nugget. Lunch time or dinner with the sun going down.

An awesome stop along 550 north of Durango. Don't be put off by the rustic exterior. Inside you will find a super chill bar with local tap beer and a GOURMET food truck. Crab cake sliders and spicy shrimp tacos were TDF.

Used to be great, now not so much. Bartender doing shots while many were waiting. Crossing off my list of favorite places.

This is a fantastic little mountain bar in the middle of nowhere full of beautiful views and great vibes!!! Tons of outdoor seating with fire pits etc. The drinks were ON POINT - our bartender Ashley was AMAZING, she made KILLER fresh margaritas and went out of her way to make everyone in our "out-of-town" group feel like a regular. I will definitely return and recommend to any friends visiting the area.

Great bar, fun atmosphere, beautiful new outdoor patio area with lots of space and awesome fire pits. Food truck soup and sliders are consistently well made and delicious. Say hi to the crew for me, they make everyone feel at home, like a local whether you live down the street or across the country.

We come to The Nugget every time we are in Durango. It has a real local hometown feel. The winter bartender, Fox, is a real gem! Keep him around!