A huge thank you to Suzy Fentiman, Assistant General Manager at Stranahan's Whisky Lodge, for an absolutely outstanding tasting experience. From the moment you walk through the doors, Suzy's warm and welcoming demeanor makes you feel less like a guest and more like family. Her hospitality is truly exceptional, and her impeccable knowledge of whisky elevates the entire visit. Whether you're a seasoned whisky enthusiast or just beginning to explore, Suzy has a way of sharing insights, stories, and recommendations that make every pour more meaningful. What really sets her apart is her attention to detail and genuine care for every guest. Her service is thoughtful, personable, and seamless--creating an atmosphere that is both elevated and incredibly comfortable. If you have the chance to visit Stranahan's, you'll quickly see why Suzy is such an incredible part of the experience. She embodies everything great hospitality should be. Highly recommend! read more

Stranahan's Whiskey Lodge - Whisky & Chocolate Tasting - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

This place has delicious whiskey, good, and a solid happy hour. Not to mention a great view of the Rocky Mountains read more

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We had a late dinner here plus tried some whiskeys. The entire experience was excellent! We had the fingerling potatoes, garden grazing board, and the deviled eggs. The garden grazing board was delicious, as were the potatoes. The deviled eggs were good, though the flavors were a little funky for me. The service was superb. Antonia was our server, and she was so knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly! The ambience is lovely. Dimly lit, but lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

The guy bartender didn't get a single order right from our party, proceeded to over charge us for his mistake by a fair amount and offered a single shot to compensate. Also he made fun of a friend of mine for ordering a tea. I admit we had a large party but a bartender of 9 years should get at least one order right, right? Other than that the vibe was cool and the other bartenders seemed nice. read more

A hidden gem in Aspen. Great food, service, and a nice whiskey tasting experience. Our bartender, Josephine, was very knowledgeable of their whiskeys and made excellent drink and food suggestions. The Waygu burger was outstanding and the place has a really cool vibe. read more

Excellent Stranahan whiskey drinks. Good bar food: deviled eggs, I'm calling you! Biggest secret. Stranahan's makes a gin. They don't sell it, but you can have a drink made with it. Very recommended. read more

Food and martinis were great! But actually the staff is the nicest we have met in aspen.

I was swayed to visit when I saw Stranahan's was voter #1 whiskey lounge in America by Yelp. That's a big title to earn!!!! -- and while I love me a good whiskey spot, I'm not sure it quite deserved the title? Don't get me wrong--it's a great little spot in Aspen to grab a cocktail. They have a lovely selection of whiskey-inspired cocktails and drinks. Being the Manhattan lover I am, I grabbed their house Manhattan and it was good but not the best I've ever had. I also wasn't super impressed with the service. Not that the service was bad, but usually if you visit a bar and you're the only one sitting there you'd think the bartenders would make conversation! My drink took a while and the guy next to me was sitting for nearly 10 minutes before they finally asked him what he wanted. It was not busy (a weekday around 5pm) If you're primarily a bar, I think it's just as important to have good, friendly bartenders as it is to have good drinks. All in all would probably visit again if I was in town just for the view and vibe - small indoor area with a bar, couch seating area, and a few tables, but the patio is right in the middle of the town square and you have a great view of the park and mountains. I feel there are better spots in Aspen to grab a cocktail if you're a whiskey lover -- like Hooch! read more

Stranahan's Whiskey Lodge - A classic Manhattan - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

fine whiskey, zero service ethic Absolutely morose atmosphere. Suggestion: perhaps one person on the wait staff should attempt to smile. i have never seen a bartender who was less welcoming. Go for the whiskey but don't expect any positive vibes. read more

Great welcoming atmosphere along with great cocktails to boot. I suggest the fancy Hot pocket for food, it was a surprise hit. read more

Drinks were good. Service and staff were less than excited to see people walking in, zero greeting and a couple words uttered the entire time we were there. Go for the drinks but don't expect a warm welcome from the staff enjoying their whiskey behind the bar. read more

Very cute new Whiskey Bar in Aspen! They offer bar food snacks, salads and burgers with a wide range of Smokey Whiskeys. The esthetic is cozy with wood designs and is reminiscent of a snuggly cabin. The location is perfectly plotted in the middle of Aspen, minutes from hotels, stores and art galleries. So easy to walk and enjoy the entire area! Had the vegan sampler and my friend had the chicken salad. The food was ok, but the drinks were very good. I had a Smokey Mocktail, very different but I liked it! Definitely recommend for the drinks and atmosphere as an end to a charmed Aspen evening! read more

Came here for drinks, my husband really enjoyed the whiskey drinks here, they distill their own and you can purchase bottles of their whiskey. Our waitress was very friendly and the vibes were so cozy. This place didn't seem pretentious, just a good place to cozy up and have a good whiskey cocktail or whiskey flight. We purchased a flight of whisky and all of the styles were unique and flavorful. We will be back read more

A rugged, cozy, sexy bar with divine cocktails and surprisingly great food. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Aspen. This has become my favorite bar in the valley. The staff is chill and the vibe makes you want to linger with some whiskey in their big leather chairs. read more

My wife and I enjoyed the ambiance and hospitality from the Stranahan Whiskey team. Some honorable mentions: Max (GM) for the warm welcome, Kayla (assistant GM) for explaining the Stranahan history, different bottles of whiskey, and great conversation, and finally Jesse (bartender) for the great service. The Whiskey Lodge rustic yet elegant decor, comfortable bar seating is the perfect destination for whiskey lovers. Highly recommended! read more

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Love the vibe and drinks were amaze! Strolled in before the music in the park on the 4th of July. The service was amazing, and we loved the deviled eggs and meat and cheese board! We will definitely be back! read more

Stranahan's Whiskey Lodge - Old fashion - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Great place to grab a bite. Food was delicious with unique spins on favorite foods. Always enjoy Strananhan's and the cocktails here did not disappoint. read more

A fantastic and much welcome addition to Aspen! The cocktails are incredibly well crafted. I'd highly recommend the Espresso Martini made with their whiskey and the Barrel Aged Manhattan. Don't sleep on the food either - the pasta of day, grilled cheese with pork belly, and lamb flatbread were all amazing. Great atmosphere to spend a few hours after a day on the slopes with very friendly and helpful staff. read more

Stranahan's Whiskey Lodge - Espresso martini made with Stranahan's Whiskey - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

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Stranahan's Aspen is simply one of the best new experiences in Aspen! My wife and I were there just last week as well as this past February, and part of a group that attended the soft open two ski seasons ago. My son is a whiskey aficionado and was so excited he dragged us non-whiskey drinkers over there; and are we glad he did! First, the atmosphere is truly old Aspen classy (I have been to Aspen every year since 1963). Second, every whiskey drink is unique and tasty! Third, the food is exceptional (the crispy fingerling potatoes, the pretzel hot pocket, the wagyu burger - all good. However, the person who makes this all work is the bartender, Curtis. His knowledge about and the preparation of all drinks is amazing. You sense that he is in total control of the experience minutes after you walk in the door and he is! Living in L.A., I know what makes restaurants succeed or fail; patrons may love the food and/or the atmosphere but if the person at the door or the waiter at the table or the manager of the operation is sour or snooty or disinterested or lazy, they won't come back; and they won't recommend it to their friends. Curtis is the real deal. We came for the drinks but we kept coming back because of him. He's a straight up guy that we thoroughly enjoy talking to and someone typical of who you would want to build a business around. Our only recommendation during summer is to put a real character/personality like his out front on the bricks/mall area to educate people who don't drink whiskey and coax them in! read more

Went here a while back I have to say, I was incredibly disappointed. The atmosphere was decent, but the bar manager completely ruined the experience for us. Instead of welcoming us, he made snarky comments and seemed annoyed by our questions about the whisky selection. It felt like we were a nuisance rather than valued customers. I expected a lot more from a whisky bar, especially in terms of service. I won't be returning anytime soon. read more