5 Best Nightlife in Southwest Colorado, Colorado

The century-plus-old bar at the New Sheridan Hotel is a favorite hangout for skiers returning from the slopes and, in summer, for everybody else. There's live music weekly.

Telluride's favorite spot to catch a band, this saloon has live music—jazz, blues, funk, ska, rock, you name it—several nights each week. The bands are a mix of local and national touring acts; past artists have included Jack Johnson and Sheryl Crow. On band breaks, you can enjoy free pool and shuffleboard.

A favorite après-ski destination, the Last Dollar (locals know it as "The Buck") has lots of beers, great margaritas, and a rooftop bar with phenomenal views.

Tucked off the main strip, this tiny bar serves eclectic small plates, family-style entrées to share, and killer cocktails in a speakeasy atmosphere (complete with a blacklist drink menu delivered in a book). It's packed from 4:30 until 11:30 pm, so reserve a table in advance online.