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    Tusks Bar

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Loud
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Nick C.

    Had a great time enjoying libations while watching the more faring guests board and ski down the hill. This was my first time to Mammoth and I had an amazing time conversing and laughing with Ms Teri behind the bar! She was an amazing bartender and made my experience amazing. The ambiance is great as it stays pretty crowded and everyone's got a story to tell. The food from the food court was nothing special but the carbs helped soak up the booze!

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    Laura K.

    This is THE place to visit after a busy ski day. LOVE hanging out on the deck on a sunny day with an Epic beer, marg or Mexican coffee. Grab lunch from Main Lodge and bring it out on the deck to eat. Pizza is fresh and yum, but my favorite is the grilled chicken sandwich with double fried French fries. Yum!!

    Dani S.

    We really love this place and been a fan favorite for over a decade. Been riding Mammoth Mountain for over a decade and this is definitely one of our favorite hangout spots for our pre-skiing. The drinks are pretty stiff, and the bartenders are always very nice to us. It's a pretty small bar area but they have huge TVs in case anyone in the group wants to watch sports. You can also order some food from the bartender as well. I really like the old rustic decor on the wall and it's close proximity to the chair lifts. Easy access and the bathrooms are right behind the walls. Call chill spot.

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    Lisa B.

    Lively, packed bar with friendly bartenders and a daytime rave feel. We were lucky enough to get seats at/near the bar during two visits and got great service. The bar manager is super chill and comped us a round of drinks that one of the bartenders forgot to charge us for that we brought to her attention. Honesty is definitely the best policy! We also had a nice chat with the DJ who kept the club vibe going. An entertaining and fun bar to get your drink on between runs.

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    Lucky B.

    The drinks here are a good excuse to come up to Mammoth any day of the week! My friends and i came here during St.Pattys's weekend. Two days at this bar gave us a lot of opportunity to sample both hot and cold drinks. And we all agreed the Tusks Bar is the place to be! We ordered the green beer (served only during St.Pattys's day), Peach cobbler, Broadway, Tusks Old Fashioned, Effem Cucumber Press, Cream Soda, Tusks Cinnamon Cider, and the (Sunday) Tusks Bloody Mary. And each drink was given two thumbs up by our group! Savory or sweet, each drink had its own tasty kick to it. My only regret is that we didn't try their St.Patty's Day Special Corned Beef Hotdog. From the people i saw eating them, their happy faces with the "mmmhhh-mmhhh" expressions made me think that it must be good! The staff was very attentive and friendly as well. And bar manager, Kristen, was an absolute delight! She kept our friend who didn't ski/snowboard entertained for a few hours. Overall, we enjoyed our ski/snowboarding trip at mammoth, but the Tusks bar and its staff made it even more enjoyable for both us skiers/riders and non-skiers/riders!

    jeff L.

    Awful. I was crazy patient standing in front of the barTender while she tried to get a hook up with some people from Tahoe. Eventually asked if I could just have a draft beer real quick and she said "I'm just having a conversation and then when I am done I will help you." Insane right? Unbelievable. I am an icon pass holder and own high velocity rental property here in mammoth. Will be recommending to all of my guests that they avoid the snobby brats at tusks bar. New bar at Canyon is great!

    Ask the bartender for a SHOTSKI!
    Amanda V.

    This bar is located in the main lodge on the 3rd floor across from the Broadway Marketplace or food court. It gets pretty crowded, but definitely worth a visit especially after snowboarding, skiing or even just walking about the village. I came for the SHOTSKI! It's a fun, new concept to taking shots with friends or family. There's ski's for groups of three & four. All your shots are attached to the same ski so you all really have to take your shots at the same time. The staff is also very accommodating in taking pictures or videos. Overall, great experience & I'd do it again! Bottoms up!

    Grumpy's Shot with a Hot Cocoa Chaser
    David G.

    If you're so cold that even your gooch is shivering, causing your icicle to clatter against your beheaded snowman, head on over to Tusks Bar and do the following: Order one shot of Rumple Minze and a cup of hot cocoa. Chug it down and keep your mouth closed or else you'll shoot fire through your teeth. Take a couple gulps of hot cocoa as a chaser. Proceed to pound on your chest until it no longer feels like your lungs are being incinerated. Get back on the slopes and try to avoid hitting trees or flying off cliffs while snowboarding. Vow to never do that again. Repeat the next day.

    Kimberly L.

    Service only at the bar. $19.50 for a small Bloody Mary. Tasty and a little spicy made it somewhat redeeming. Just a meh experience.

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    9 years ago

    Great location especially when the sun is out. The day bartender isn't very nice though.

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    Again, the atmosphere is good. Mike can make a great drink. They treat Patrons with a smile and great conversation.

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    Ask the Community - Tusks Bar

    Did the prices go up this season? I was surprised when I ordered a Moscow mule and my bill was $18, last time I ordered this same drink, it was only $11.

    Hello Christina, We did increase our prices this year by $1, but we run daily drink specials and… 

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    This bar is located in the main lodge on the 3rd floor across from the Broadway Marketplace or food court.

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