J-Bar

Aspen's favorite watering hole for well over a century, the J-Bar—with its authentic saloon ambiance, lively and casual atmosphere, and wide selection of draft and bottled beer and light dining fare —continues to attract a colorful mix of locals, tourists and celebrities. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. From 10:00 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday through Thursday enjoy the J-Bar's late night menu.   

Throughout Hotel Jerome’s rich history, the Jerome Bar or J-Bar as it is locally known, has been one of the town’s most popular spots to gather and recount the day’s adventures.  From the silver miners of the late 19th century, who would belly up to the bar to celebrate their good fortune to today’s Hollywood stars who celebrate the authentic character of Aspen nightlife, the J-Bar continues to be a place of good
times and good drink.

The J-Bar serves a variety of popular mixed drinks, from vintage Aspen cocktails with a contemporary flair to its signature J-rita -- a house-made margarita with a fresh twist.

In addition to their favorite libations,  guests can enjoy selections from the J-Bar menu  that include savory appetizers, sandwiches and the famous Jerome Burger with cheese, caramelized onions, mushrooms and applewood-smoked bacon and a side of sweet potato fries. Other light fare includes hot Artichoke spinach dip with flatbread; Jerome all natural chicken salad with maytag blue cheese, farm eggs, crisp bacon, granny smith apple, house vinaigrette and ranch dressing; and Twice-pulled cooked pork with barbeque sauce and coleslaw on a house-made onion roll. Whatever your mood, the J-Bar can serve up something memorable.

The J-Bar’s celebrated drink – the now infamous “Aspen Crud,” is steeped in Aspen and Hotel Jerome history.  Like bars across America, the J-Bar was converted to a soda fountain during Prohibition.  During WWII, the 10th Mountain Division would ski into the valley and board at the hotel. After their long days of training, the concocted the famous drink by simply adding several shots of bourbon, to make a rich milkshake with a punch.

Aspen Crud Recipe

5 Scoops of French Vanilla Ice Cream(Hotel Jerome’s fresh churned ice cream)
3 1 oz. Shots of Bourbon
Place Ice Cream in a blender and add shots of Bourbon.  Blend for several seconds until smooth. Serve in a tin mug.

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