Dine at Hotel Jerome

Upscale lounge with moody atmosphere and antler chandelier

J-Bar

Cowboys and miners once rode their horses through its doors, 10th Mountain Division soldiers gathered here over pints after a day of training on the slopes, and the late Hunter S. Thompson turned it into his de facto office when he was running for sheriff. With its lively buzz and Old West vibe, the 19th century bar remains the town’s social hub, where ski bums rub elbows with socialites over craft beers, vintage-inspired cocktails and Aspen’s best burger. Make sure to take a peek at the original Chinoiserie Chippendale till, signed by every bartender to work there.

Lunch: 11:30am – 4:00pm
Dinner: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Mood is ultra-relaxed and casual

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The Living Room

The heartbeat of the Jerome, the gathering place where friends, lovers, and strangers alike tell stories, imbibe and indulge. A Journey through the last century culminates with an eclectic collection of artifacts, creating a unique sense of time and place. Complementing the space, a selection of refined small bites and modern cocktails with character are crafted with complex simplicity. The wines are true expressions of the global terroir, seen through the eyes of winemakers and vintners, both famous and infamous.

Dinner: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Located off the Lobby
Mood is clubby and relaxed

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Bad Harriet

The newest addition to the town’s social scene pays homage to the wife of our hotel’s original proprietor, Jerome B. Wheeler. But instead of referencing her otherwise well-behaved persona, we give it a cheeky narrative twist.

Closed for the season
Please check back for 2021 reopening date
Intimate Vibrant atmosphere
Located in the lower level of the Aspen Times building

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The Garden

A Playful Spirit, Surrounded by Flora in the Center of Aspen. A social escape with unobstructed views of Aspen Mountain, a moment of respite from the flurry of downtown. The lush landscape of exquisite seasonal blooms creates a visual feast while our culinary garden indulges the palate. The genesis of our epicurean compass is the abundance of unique local microclimates that provide an ever-changing array of fresh produce. The menu gives the kitchen the perfect canvas on which to feature the work of local ranchers, and fishermen alike. Staying true to the “Garden to Glass” philosophy, the cocktail program is designed to highlight the best of the season and showcase the herbs & flowers grown in our own garden. Wines from around the world are carefully selected placing a strong focus on sustainable and biodynamic practices."

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Private Dining

When you crave a night unlike any other, our chef will craft a menu personalized for your special occasion. It will unfold in your room, suite or in a private lounge. in an atmosphere of understated romance—created for you two and for one unforgettable moment in time.

WHAT’S COOKING

Get a richer understanding of the flavors of the Rockies by joining our locally-inspired culinary events, classes, and tastings.

Exclusive wine tastings in the Aspen area
Warm up with s’mores and hot cocoa by the bonfire

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Stories from Hotel Jerome

Drink Toasting J-Bar’s Legendary “Aspen Crud”

With its lively buzz and Old West vibe, the legendary J-Bar isn’t just Aspen’s social hub. It’s also a reminder—and bustling relic—of the town’s rich history. Cowboys and miners once rode their horses through J-Bar’s doors during Aspen’s silver boom, and drinks are still slung over the original century-plus-year-old maple bar. When Prohibition struck in 1920, J-Bar went the way of a host of other bars across America: it became a soda fountain. “Necessity is the mother of invention,” as they say, and the Aspen Crud was soon born.

Ryan Cox

Staff

Head Bartender for J-Bar

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Learn To Sign Your Name on an Aspen Landmark

Next time you’re ordering your favorite cocktail at the J-Bar, ask about “the drawer.” And, after that, ask if your bartender has signed it yet. Famously known for its hundreds of intricately carved signatures, the drawer holds the names of every bartender who has worked in the J-Bar since its opening day in 1889. If you happen to be at the J-Bar at the right time, you might even catch a touring group from the Aspen Historical Society showing it off. Now shellacked to seal it’s inked history, the drawer is an Aspen landmark worth toasting to.

Guest

Stayed March '18

Learn Remembering Hunter S. Thompson at Hotel Jerome

To the rest of the country, Hunter S. Thompson might be best known as the godfather of gonzo journalism. Thompson lived and wrote on the edge in a style epitomized in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” which first came out in two installments in Rolling Stone before being published as a book that would end up defining the post-'60s counterculture. But to Aspenites, and especially here at Hotel Jerome, he’s best remembered for his 1970 run for sheriff of Aspen Pitkin County.

Hotel Jerome Concierge

Staff

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Do Aspen Snowmass’s Best-Kept Secret

As a 31+ year local, I’m frequently asked about Aspen Snowmass’s best-kept winter secret. Well, I'm here to let the "snowcat" out of the bag. With over 1,500 acres of ungroomed terrain exclusively for the use of up to 36 people per day, it's the Aspen Mountain Powder Tours. If you're an intermediate skier/rider or better, there's nothing more fun than skiing or boarding "hero snow" all day long with your own private guides and snowcat. Try it—you'll thank me!

Mary Manning

Local

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