So this article will probably be a little biased but it’s because I am hoping the kinda places I like to go to might just be the type you like to go to :).

On the contrary, I also have a list of places I definitely do not recommend going to and although I’d looooove to tell everyone how much I dislike these places, that would be in bad taste. Although if you email me I will gladly share my opinions with you. 🙂

Let’s start with a night out…..

Breckenridge is awesome. It’s historic, it’s convenient and when you live here and get to know it, it is eventful, exciting and comfortable at the same time. This place is very accepting of people and behavior. Don’t be surprised if the bartender takes a poll from other patrons on whether you should be allowed one more drink, or if you look down and see there are four legged friends running around making friends with everyone. I Love Breck.

So ideally you’d start by taking the bus, because driving on a night out is a hassle and dangerous and all the buses are free, we have Uber now too.

It’s always good to start at Ollie’s. It always has a crowd, friendly atmosphere and the bartenders are attentive. It has sports and great music. So yes. Being downstairs might make it more fun too.

Oh.. Btw, we have two happy hours each day here. Apres Ski is usually 3-5 and probably caters to those getting off the mountain. Then we have another happy hour which is from 9pm on. Which brings me to plan B:

If it is past 9, try the swanky Blue River Bistro for their 2 for 1 martinis and apps, or Ember for imaginative drinks and some pretty funny bar conversations. The drinks are strong so you might want to call it a night afterwards if you plan on enjoying the mountain the next day. A nice cold night aired walk to Brooklyns for pool afterwards is fun 🙂 There is also my favorite local place right now for games and being able to hear the person you next to you talk and that is the ___ ___ ___ ___. Its a local gem so I’m afraid to give the name away lest it get too crowded, if you really wanna know ask me 🙂

So back to plan A, you went to Ollie’s and had delicious beer or cocktails and now you want some music! If you want live music head to Motherloaded, which has fun local bands. Don’t venture to the second bar in the back though, the locals are thirsty, burnt out from work and may eat you alive.

But really, I recommend Napper Tandy’s which is right across the way and is the second floor of Salt Creek restaurant. If you are reallly lucky the 6 Million Dollar Band (80’s music) will be playing and they are unbelievable. Woahh

If want a club like atmosphere, in the oldest bar in the west, head to Gold Pan and a live DJ. Their drinks are a little more expensive than other places but I guess you can say you partied in a really old bar with a slanty floor ( I think they fixed it?). And play the ring game while you are there.

For the club clubs, we actually have those, you’d head to the other side of Main Street and check out Cecilia’s and Liquid. CeCe’s as we call it is 3 floors of club but it gets really hot in there and is dark. Liquid is brighter and not stuffy, the music is usually pretty great too.

Hopefully by now you will be partied out and ready to call it a night. You might be hungry, and the late night joints are in the same area. Mexican food, loaded hot dogs, and everyone’s favorite, Red’s with his gyros will make your belly happy.

A few other favorites : )

Park Ave pub- for trivia, pool, and because it looks really clean

Kenosha – Football!

The Brown- Best cozy haunted hangout, although I’ve never seen a ghost, lots of games.

Ullrs- Closed down 🙁 , now a brunch place. Whhhat.

Northside Pizza- Small but fun on a good night with pizza, beer, and sports.

Stay tuned for the best places to eat out, and go to for dinner and cocktail hour.