Classy, top notch bar. Comfortable sofas and chairs, great cocktails, and Sunday football on TV. Friendly and good servers. If in Sun Valley, can't miss having a drink here! read more

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Bar is very classy - we had espresso martinis and they were delicious. Ivy is our absolute favorite and a national treasure. Beautiful property and would highly recommend coming in for drinks and/or dinner if you're in sun valley. read more

Duchin Lounge - Espresso martini inside beautiful bar - Lounges Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

An institution in SV for since the resort opened in the 30s and quite full of social memories of all the skiers and famous personalities from all over the globe. The vibe, food and service are all the best. You can chill, listen to music, enjoy a meal, enjoy a cocktail and bask it with the both locals and visitors... read more

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first, i remember the old duchin room ( before renovations).it was warm and imbued with the history of the decades of hollywood, politics and skiing greats. i think it has lost some of that charm, but its current iteration is still quite good. as sun v alley residents we go there occasionally to get a dose of nostalgia, and interesting bites. it is relaxing to listen to the pianist and sample the creative appetizers. the truffle fries are a great choice. best to visit there in slack or quiet weekdays since it can get noisy and crowded. read more

Great food, drinks & service! Love the servers here and it's a laid back alternative to Gretchen's. One of my husband and I's favorite spots with or without our kids. I see a few salty reviews complaining about children.. it is kid friendly and laid back so if that bothers you, you may not like it. It is a hotel with an ice skating rink so read more

My favorite place for a cocktail. Music. Beautiful setting. Staff and service great.

One thing the Sun Valley Corp. has utterly and completely ruined is the Duchin Room. It used to be the place to go and enjoy a civilized drink and conversation, even a dance. It was a piece of history with impeccable service, stunning drinks, in a place that has hosted most of the greats of film, entertainment and politics. Now it's an eatery where people are shoveling food from low tables into their mouths, while ill-manered brats are running around and nonone even tries to find you a seat or welcome you. And the worse of it is..... the restaurant opposite is empty. Few places in the US have managed to be this destroyed and run into the mud. What an incredible shame. The only thing that could be improved is to provide bibbs to catch the food falling on the floor TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS. read more

It is a nice lounge but many families with children come in. Duchin Lounge was intended as an elegant adult bar where cocktails could be enjoyed as the piano played. The families should be encouraged to dine at the Village Tavern on the resort property as it is more suited for families with children. read more

DELICIOUS DRINKS & FOOD! We were not staying here, but it was recommended we come to the Duchin Lounge for great drinks. We ordered the fig & sage old fashioned and the apple orchard hot toddy type drink and both of them were delicious! We also split the flat iron steak sandwich and added fries and they even split the plates/portions for us! The sandwich and fries were soooo delicious! We loved everything about this little impromptu afternoon cocktail and bite - it did set us back $75 with tip but it's worth it!!! Service was a bit slow but the lounge was pretty busy. I will come back every time we are in town. read more

Duchin Lounge - Fig & sage old fashioned & apple orchard - Lounges Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

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A real Sun Valley tradition amplified.. Our server, Bojanna, was so professional and attentive.. Its usually very hard to get good service here , as its always busy and usually short staffed.. What a pleasant surprise we had last night. Be aware that this place is super noisy and sometimes its sad that you can't even hear the musicians .. But its a great spot to grab a drink or a bite . read more

Such a fun atmosphere! They had live music on Friday night which really made the place come to life (40/50s vibe!). It was very busy when we arrived and we didn't have a reservation but we put our name down and got a drink from the bar while trying to plan a next spot for dinner... and right as we were about to leave, we got a table! Ordered 4 different appetizers which were deeeeeelicious - however, if you're not a fan of orange zest, don't order the baked Brie because they put orange on it ... wasn't my favorite. I would also recommend trying the Thai wraps next time because another table ordered those and they smelled SO good. Synopsis: Come here for a post skiing drink and appetizer evening at a classic Sun Valley lodge (: ***and then after you've gotten in the classic music mood, end your evening by watching Sun Valley Serenade featuring Glen Miller Orchestra!!! read more

Duchin Lounge - Light Tempura of Green Beans, Baked Brie, Chipotle Pork Quesadilla, Porcini Truffle Fries - Lounges Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

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Remember, you are in Sun Valley at the lodge so things are a bit...more... swanky. Prices are on the top tier, the clientele probably have more money than you buuuuut no one can have more fun than you! Kick back and relax, listen to the amazing pianist all while sipping a stellar cocktail. The plush couches suck you in and the bustling of people will keep you watching, some of which are in robes, which made me giggle. The services was relaxed but on cue. Talking with your friends is slightly more difficult because this place is alive. We managed to chat and laugh but we are professionals, we do fun no matter the environment. read more

A must visit if you are new to Sun Valley! The drinks are strong, the live music is amazing, the ambiance is great! Plus the service is always great. I will absolutely be back! read more

I bumped into a friend at the bus stop who was all dressed up and she told me she was headed to the Duchin for a drink and to listen to the piano player and his two band mates. She was really excited that she'd finally found a jazz pianist who was really talented and also connected well with the clientele. So on the spur of the moment I changed into some nicer clothes and drove to the Sun Valley Lodge myself to check out what she was referring to. I ended up being totally mesmarized by the music: the pianist was a magician with fingers that danced effortlessly over the keys to conjure up sublime melodies enhanced with entrancing riffs and dazzling improvisations. The bass player and vocalist were also impressive musicians, with immaculate timing and sensitive instrumental communications between the three of them at all times. Oh, and the bar was casual and elegant at the same time, a cosy spot to relax with a very good selection of libations. The staff was friendly and appeared to be genuinely enjoying the guests and happy to be there. I'm so glad I rediscovered this lounge -- it will be at the top of my list from here on. read more

Excellent! Enough said. Loved eating in the lounge. The poke was fabulous. Hope I can make as good at home. The staff was wonderful. They work hard as they can't get employees. It's good to sit back and relax with wonderful piano being played. Chairs are comfortable. Everyone is happy around you. All smiles. Look forward to going back next year. Staying at the lodge is also wonderful. read more

Duchin Lounge - Poke salad is the best!! Micro greens, watermelon, tuna, cucumber, radish plus. - Lounges Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

Best cocktails in town with a twist of Sun Valley history! The history of old Hollywood and Hemingway follows you through the halls. The champagne is great & the lemon drops Legend. Enjoy! read more

Staying at the lodge and all is good . Nice piano music and sometimes trio. Martinis rock! Staff get busy and cater to the largest groups so singles and two, good luck. Okay so we ordered their soft rolls with butter and jam. It never came. They got busy with bigger tables and forgot about us. When confronted they said they ran out of the soft rolls and offered their sliced sour dough bread no thank you overall, everything and everyone is having a good time. It's our last night night here at the lodge and I won't let no one ruin it for me and my niece! read more

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This place is fantastic - best mayonnaise Martin in the valley Exceptionally clean and you can come in your bathrobe . All kidding aside I had thanksgiving dinner here and it was perfect. Good food , drinks , and piano music with a bit of old school charm . Thx E read more

The food and drinks are good but we miss Joe Fos. Music too loud and hard to hear others at the table. Still go once in a while but not near as often when Joe was there. Sad. read more

Loved everything about this place. The cocktails are amazing and the food is excellent. The truffle fries were great. The kale salad had tons of flavor. The meatloaf was rich and delicious. Our service was on point. We've always enjoyed the cocktails here, but are so glad we tried the food this time. We'll be back! read more

Very classy watering hole. When you think Sun Valley, this bar captures that image perfectly. There are billionaires, millionaires, and just aires all around. The bar has all the fine beverages that you need. They only carry 5 tap handles which is the real only negative. My guess is the bar is not looking to appeal to the beer aficionado. Stop on by for a classy drink. Cheers Always! read more

Classic cocktail lounge at its best. May I suggest the Mr. Wright with a secret ingredient and the Negroni?! The test of a true classic cocktail bar is the ice. The Negroni was served with a large cube of ice, stirred. We started with the Plymouth Gin martini with a hint of vermouth. Cheese plate is a great accompaniment. read more

Duchin Lounge - Classic cocktails at their best! - Lounges Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

Found inside the main lodge, I absolutely love this place. The hubs and I weren't staying there but definitely will be again because of this bar. We rolled in around 5:30-6 ish. We were planning on catching a beverage or two before hitting the town for dinner. The place was super crowded! We managed to find a table off to the side in the lobby initially. Half a drink in I made a round inside the main bar area and noticed a couple of seats on the sofa with another couple. They said we could join them so we did! There was a small band playing with a lady singing lounge type music. It felt very "old timey." I loved it! Looking around the bar the small eats looked delicious so we opted to grab some with our second round of drinks. The service in the bar was top notch as well as the cocktails. For a hotel bar the prices were pretty spot on and seemed okay for a classy bar like this. We ordered a giant pretzel and the caesar salad. Both were amazing! The pretzel was warm and served with two sauces: mustard and cheese. The salad was crisp and not over dressed. I highly recommend the Hemingway Martini. It's only appropriate when in Sun Valley! read more

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Such an awesome place! The food, and drinks are outstanding. The bartenders were friendly, and provided some insider tips to this newbie to Sun Valley! read more

You all are crazy. This place is the bomb. I have been coming to Sun Valley for over 30 years and old, new, remodeled, this place is the bomb. Enjoy history and take it in. Ive seen them all here and for a great meal or cocktail love it. read more

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Well, not quite what I was expecting, which is an understated but extremely well-executed lounge. Not the case. Server was new and poorly trained. Bartenders unknowledgable. The good news is that it's close to where I'm staying, and I can stumble home. read more

The Duchin is classic "old" Sun Valley. The lobby bar in the Historic Sun Valley Lounge features a piano player in the background playing at most times, cocktails mixed with love an attention and a traditional yet upscale (bar) menu. A wonderful experience - I would recommend their happy hour as it's a tad pricey but worth every penny (just be sure to check out the menu and not order the $24 glass of wine - whoops!). But, more than the price, you're paying for the experience - a fun place to start or end your night. read more

I visit the place often, but usually just for a drink. Last week I rolled in with 3 friends and we had a bottle of Prosecco and a few appetizers. The prices were surprisingly reasonable and the food was actually really great! We had a giant pretzel, won tons, pork quesadilla, and fried green beans, and I can recommend all of these. Good service too! read more

Well the definitely changed the lodge bar for the worse. Its now family friendly and packed with families. Its still never going to be the long island iced tea crowd but its not like it was back in the day. The piano player is excellent. The service was okay but not great. My impression was it was understaffed at a very busy time for them. Still the lodge has some ambiance. But I don't think Hemingway would have drunk at this bar. :( read more

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This is a fantastic bar for everyone. You are not going to see the long island ice tea crowd here, but you will smell the sweet smell of an affluent, understated crowd. The house trio is perfect for Sun Valley. This is a manhatten drink type of place. read more

The bartender tonight was so knowledgeable about the history of Sun Valley and I felt like I was so taken care of. I think her name was Anna, she had blonde hair. I just loved how personable she was. I left left feeling like a rockstar! read more

Disappointing as a singles venue. Seating only outside of lounge. Tender flat out lied on inquiries ahead of visit.

So sad. The Duchin Room we adored for so many years is gone. The new and unimproved version is a total disappointment for several reasons. All the classic historic charm is gone. No more Joe Fos group to play for us. Dance floor, gone. Now they are selling drinks yes, but for us old timers who loved the Brat Pack flavor and camaraderie of the old Duchin Room, just a wistful sadness remains for the good old days. And, all the historic photos in the hallways of the Sun Valley Lodge are gone. Why? Sometimes older is better. And it shouldn't be changed. read more

The Duchin Room has completely changed in the Sun Valley Lodge 2015 remodel. Formerly, it was a closed in room for adults, the cool place to have a drink. Now it's an open, kids-friendly family bar/restaurant. Last week, while cool jazz was being played by a jazz pianist, 12 kids had a birthday party there. I hate it. But families love it. read more

Just saw the newly revamped Duchin Lounge today. Gone is the old world class, along with the dance floor. This used to be the special place to go when visiting family in town. What a horrible remodel - looks like an extension of the lobby now. read more

The "Wrinkle Room" exemplifies the rich tradition of growing old whilst bopping around doing a four step to wonderful ballroom dance tunes...get a few martinis in you and enjoy the world of being relaxed...a truly special place in the world...watch out...you may bump into your great grandparents on the dance floor... read more

We have been going here for years. It is group seating now, so a couple is always in with a group of strangers. Ours was an L sofa with two chairs. We met a lot of people this way. The bar was packed every night the week between Christmas and New Years, and it was grabbing seats as they became open. The house trio is always wonderful. We got in late our first day and had dinner here. The Christmas Carolers came and sang a few songs. Outstanding! The room now has a lot of openings to the lobby, so if you can't get a seat in the lounge, you may find a seat right outside the lounge that may do in the mean time. People were eating and drinking in the lobby, which has a lot of seating also. read more

Duchin Lounge - Carolers dropped by at the Duchin Lounge December 2015 - Lounges Near Me - Sun Valley, Idaho

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Two words: Joe Foss! The best place to sit and relax while listening to a master!

A classic & must see when in Sun Valley. My only question is how can I be the first to review on Yelp? Also make sure to check out the bowling alley downstairs! read more