Ajax Tavern
A slopeside tavern at The Little Nell hotel and Aspen's most famous après-ski gathering spot, where nearly everyone orders the truffle fries.
Located at 685 East Durant Avenue inside The Little Nell hotel, next to the Silver Queen gondola at the foot of Aspen Mountain. The terrace faces the ski runs and is legendary as an après-ski gathering spot. Signatures include the truffle fries topped with Parmesan (about US$17 ordered alone), the Wagyu double cheeseburger, French onion soup and a raw bar with oysters. Prices are classic Aspen, roughly US$60–120 per person, and some guests report cool service and inconsistent food. In peak season, tables are hard to get at lunchtime and during the après-ski hours. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Opening hours
Daily 11:30–21:00
Nearby sights
- Wheeler Opera House
- Downtown Aspen
- John Denver Sanctuary
- Aspen Art Museum
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (Hallam Lake)
- Smuggler Mountain Trail
- Aspen Music Festival (Music Tent)
- Aspen Mountain (Ajax) & Silver Queen Gondola