4 Best Nightlife in Winter Park, Rockies Near Denver

One of the hot spots in the base village is the colorful Cheeky Monk, which bills itself as a Belgian beer café.

For a bit of local color, head down to Fraser and the rustic and inviting Fisher's Bar. Owned by a local brother-and-sister duo, this bar and eatery is filled with local memorabilia and antiques, as well as lots of TVs, which draw sports-loving crowds. Locals still show up for the cheap beer during happy hour, as well as for the excellent burgers. In warmer months, the outdoor picnic area has a horseshoe pit.

This small, friendly bar has 20 taps; the beers run $4 to $9 each, and there's a short list of specialty cocktails and a half-dozen wines by the glass. The austere but cozy setting includes pinball machines, a pool table, and wall-mounted TVs. Guests are welcome to bring in snacks from the food trucks that pull up outside on the weekends.

The under-30 crowd tends to hang out at the lively Winter Park Pub, grooving to local bands.