The town of Breckenridge, Colorado is a small little town of around 4,000 people. Maybe not the place you would expect to go and experience a great nightlife after a long day of skiing. Be it known however, that the town is home to over 70 restaurants and bars to enjoy…
In addition to late-night bars and restaurants there are 2 major “true” nightclubs in Breckenridge. These are Cecelia’s Night Club and Liquid Lounge. Cecelia’s is most well-known for its martini’s. It has a large dance floor with DJs performing most nights, and sometimes live music events. It is open from 2 in the afternoon until 2 in the morning. If you get there at 2 in the afternoon, you are entitled to ½ price martinis until they close. If you enjoy a good cigar with your martini, scotch, or cognac Cecilia’s can offer you that as well. In fact, it originally opened as an upscale cigar bar in 1995. Liquid Lounge is open from 5:30 in the evening until 2 in the morning. A DJ is spinning 6 nights a week. There is a special everyday of the week here including $2 well drinks on Tuesdays, a free keg on Thursdays, and karaoke on Sundays. It was voted to be the Best Bar in Breckenridge by the local radio station, KSMT.
If you are looking to relax and socializing while enjoying some live music, consider the Blue River Bistro or Three20South. The Blue River Bistro has won a Diner’s Choice Award for being the Best Overall Restaurant. Serving Italian-American fare for dinner, there is also a bar to enjoy until midnight. Several nights a week you will be treated to live music, mostly jazz and blues. Another option for a live music nightspot is Three20South. You never known what type of music you will hear when you check this place out. Could be country, could be hip-hop.
If your typical bar or pub is what really brings you bliss, Breckenridge has that too. The Motherloaded Tavern is very popular. You will find a very casual atmosphere with the expected bar food however, it has been kicked up a notch. Also consider strolling over to Ollie’s Pub and Grub or Luncha Colorado Cantina.
Breckenridge Nightlife Reviews
After all of that information, if you are still having trouble making a decision as to where to go let’s take a look at what yelp.com reviewers have to say. The Motherloaded Tavern has the most reviews of bars/restaurants in the area and received an average of 3 ½ out of 5 stars. Reviewers raved about the fried chicken and the gorgonzola flank steak for dinner. They also enjoyed the bar service and happy hour specials! Reviewers rated Ollie’s Pub and Grub a bit higher giving in a 4 ½ out of 5 stars and gave kudos for being a “tight hang out spot”. Also receiving 4 ½ stars was Three20South where people enjoy the variety of musical genres. Liquid Lounge was rated a little lower with 3 out of 5 stars with Cecilia’s ranked even lower with 2 ½ stars.
