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Posted on 06 Jan 2026

From Cruisers to Cocktails: Our Favorite Après in Breckenridge

Après ski is perhaps one of the most universally celebrated parts of ski culture. The tradition is said to have started in Norway in the 1880s, exploded in popularity in the Alps in the 1950s, and has since spread to ski resorts around the world.

Après encompasses any social activity or entertainment after a day on the slopes. It generally involves raising a glass and toasting to the vertical you skied that day, the depth of the powder, or simply celebrating what fun you had with friends and family.

Whether your taste is champagne and caviar, a cold craft beer with loaded nachos, or wine and charcuterie, anything goes. 

Here's where you'll find our team hanging out after a day on the slopes.


" Kenosha has a great happy hour with incredible views of the ski resort. I love sitting there with a local beer and their homemade pretzel! ."

- Kayla Johnson, Assistant General Manager




Kenosha is a casual steakhouse that also specializes in house-smoked BBQ, with craft beers and a spacious patio.


" Southridge Seafood in the La Cima Mall. Great happy hour specials, great apps. Off the beaten path so quieter vibe."

- Nancy McDowell, Accounting Assistant



Stop in for après and end up staying for dinner. South Ridge Seafood Grill serves up fresh seafood with a view.



" Some of the most creative cocktails and mocktails! And a fun vibe. '"

- Teresa Wiedel, Brand & Guest Experience Manager



The Breckenridge Distillery is the “World’s Highest Distillery” and most widely known for their blended bourbon whiskey that's one of the most highly awarded craft bourbons in the US.


"Fun vibe and a great new location on Main Street steps from the gondola."

- Mallory McCall, Guest Services Specialist




Shifty Lifty embraces Breckenridge’s vintage ski culture with playful throwback fare. Pick up a grab-and-go breakfast on the way to the slopes and stop by for a beer at the end of your ski day.


" If you've got the kiddos with you, Downstairs at Eric's is a perfect post-ski spot when the adults want a beer and to watch the game on TV, and the kids need a slice of pizza to tide them over until dinner and can have fun in the arcade."

- Kate Pahula, Reservations Manager


With a great kids menu, 25 arcade games, 30 beers on tap and 39 flat screen TVs, this is the perfect spot for everyone in your group.

Gondola Parking Lot
"Gondola parking lot with a grill and cooler filled with cold beer."

- Justin Saunders, Photographer

An old school way locals enjoy après! Of course if you're staying at a Moving Mountains home, one of our complimentary shuttles will pick you up from the mountain and take you home so you can après with your feet up in front of a fire or in the hot tub. Here's a list of our favorite homes for the perfect après.


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