When the sun sets behind the Continental Divide, Winter Park’s nightlife comes alive with **rafters-deep bars, live music, and legendary après-ski parties**. From slope-side margaritas to cozy whiskey lounges, here’s your guide to after-dark fun.
Après-Ski Hotspots
1. The Derailer Bar
The **ultimate slope-side party** at Winter Park Resort base. $5 Coors, live DJs, and a sun deck packed with ski bums.
Signature: "Espresso Martini Shots" for altitude adjustment
Tip: Arrive by 3 PM for prime people-watching.
2. Pepe Osaka’s Fish Tacos & Tequila Bar
What started as a food truck now pours **the best margs in town** with live reggae on weekends.
Must-order: Spicy Cucumber Margarita + Baja Shrimp Tacos
Live Music & Late-Night
3. Ullr’s Pub
**Winter Park’s answer to honky-tonk** with free bluegrass Sundays and $3 PBR pounders.
Vibe: Flannel shirts and boot-stomping
4. Hideaway Park Brewery
**Local microbrewery** with trivia nights and "Firkin Fridays" (limited small-batch releases).
Try: "Berthoud Pass" IPA (6.8% ABV)
Upscale Lounges
🥃 Idlewild Spirits
**Small-batch distillery** with whiskey flights and craft cocktails using local botanicals.
🍷 Deno’s Mountain Bistro Wine Bar
**300+ bottle list** and fondue pairings in a rustic-chic setting.
Late-Night Eats
Refuel after last call:
- Hernando’s Pizza Pub: NY-style slices until 1 AM (live music Fri/Sat)
- The Ditch on 40: Giant soft pretzels with beer cheese
- Smokin’ Moe’s: BBQ nachos that cure altitude hangovers
Local Nightlife Hack
Many bars offer **"Local’s Night" specials** (Wed/Thu)—ask about discounted apps and pitchers!
Seasonal Events
Don’t miss:
- Winter Park Jazz Festival: July weekend with national acts
- Ullr Fest: January’s Viking-themed bonfire party
- New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade: Skiers with glow sticks + fireworks