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Independence Pass Ale (its IPA) to the mellower Conundrum Red Ale and the chocolatey
Pyramid Peak Porter.
Woody Creek Tavern
( 970-923-4585; www.woodycreektavern.com ; 2 Woody Creek Plaza, 2858 Upper River Rd; 11am-10pm) En-
joying a 100% agave tequila and fresh-lime margarita at the late, great gonzo journalist
Hunter S Thompson's favorite watering hole is well worth the 8-mile trek from Aspen.
Here since 1980, the walls at this rustic funky tavern, a local haunt for decades now, are
plastered with newspaper clippings and paraphernalia (mostly dedicated to Thompson).
The lunch menu features organic salads, low-fat but still juicy burgers and popular
Mexican food including some quality guacamole. The dinner menu is less imaginative,
but there's plenty of alcohol. Eleven gallons of margaritas a day can't be wrong.
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Victoria's Espresso & Wine Bar
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( 970-920-3001; www.aspenespressobar.com ; 510 E Durant St; 7am-7pm; ) Victoria's serves up del-
ish pastries, wine by the glass, full breakfasts and tempting curries for afternoon grazing,
but the must-try here is the vanilla latte. Made with housemade syrup crafted from real
vanilla bark, it isn't too sweet - just immediately and completely addictive.
J-Bar
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( www.hoteljerome.com ; 330 E Main St; 11:30am-2am; ) Once Aspen's premier saloon, back
when the word 'saloon' had its own unique meaning, this bar was built into the Hotel
Jerome in 1889 and remains full of historic charm. It's packed with everyone from local
shopkeepers to Hollywood stars. The signature cocktail, the Aspen Crud, is a delicious
blend of bourbon and ice cream.
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Eric's Bar
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( www.sucasaaspen.com ; 315 E Hyman Ave; 7pm-2am) One of three bars in the Su Casa complex,
all of which are owned by one savvy fellow. This one is by far the coolest. It's a brick-
walled lounge with DJs on Thursday nights when the midnight freaks dance like mad. If
the crowd gets too tight, head over to the billiard hall or upstairs to the cigar lounge.
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