Aspen Nightlife – The Club SceneAfter a day on the slopes in Aspen, Colorado, you are probably ready to do some partying. The Aspen club scene starts hopping shortly before the slopes close. Many of the clubs have planned events – and some are just free-for-alls with music and dancing all night long. No matter what kind of music you are into, you will find it in Aspen. Most of the lodges and hotels in Aspen have bars or clubs. Some have multiple bars, clubs, or lounges – so start your search for Aspen nighttime entertainment at your lodge or hotel. You can usually find a friendly game of pool in almost any bar before the music and dancing begin. The easiest way to find the type of music and dancing that is most enjoyable to you is to pick up a copy of Aspen Magazine’s Traveler’s Guide. This guide will provide you with a list of Aspen hotspots, and let you know what you can expect at each club or bar. If you will be drinking, make sure that you don’t drive your car. Walk or take advantage of the public transportation or taxi services in the Aspen area.
Country & Western Dancing PalaceBelieve it or not, there is only one place in Aspen where you can scoot a boot across the dance floor to the sounds of George Strait, and other Country & Western favorites – Shooter’s Saloon. Shooter’s Saloon is located on South Galena Street, and they are open from 6:30pm to 2am every day, and again, this club has the distinction of being the only Country & Western club in the whole town of Aspen, Colorado. Here, cowboy hats, creased jeans, and boots are the expected attire. During the week, the music is provided by a DJ, and on weekends live bands provide the tunes. If you don’t know how to do the Texas Two-Step, you can learn how on any Thursday night which is when Shooter’s offers free Country dance lessons.
Good beer, good music, great dancing, friendly
games of pool or darts – Shooter’s is a place
where all cowboy’s and cowgirl’s will feel right
at home. If you want to let your hair down,
without having to worry about breaking any of
the rules set by ‘polite society’ in the other fine
establishments located in Aspen, Shooter’s is
the place to do it!
Club ChelseaThe Club Chelsea is a fashionable club that is a traditional part of the Aspen nightlife social scene. Featuring a piano bar, a dining area, a dance floor, and a private smoking room, this is high-toned entertainment at its very best. The Club Chelsea bar offers single malts, cognacs, martinis, and ports, and in the smoking room, you will find Havana and A. Fuente cigars. The club is open from 8pm to 2am daily, and is located on East Hyman Avenue. A light menu is offered, featuring gourmet dishes such as pastas, tenderloins, and tamales. Everything about Club Chelsea screams elegance. The chances are good that you will not run into the college crowd here. The majority of the patrons seem to be older – starting with the 30 and 40 year old crowds, with some seniors thrown in for good measure. This is elegant ‘grown up’ entertainment, where you won’t find a lot of noise or people who have had too much to drink.
So, if you are past the college drinking contests
and wet T-shirt competition age, you will find
Club Chelsea a delightful and elegant place
where you can while away the evening with
great food, fabulous drinks, wonderful piano
music, and outstanding cigars.
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