Aspen Tap - ASPEN

No one should be made to feel like a burden for going to a dining establishment that has many hours yet to be open in the day. Witnessed staff complaining about... read more No one should be made to feel like a burden for going to a dining establishment that has many hours yet to be open in the day. Witnessed staff complaining about customers, angrily throwing menus down on a table for an incoming family and were generally made to feel like a burden for being a patron in their establishment. Redeeming qualities for the two stars were the decent beer and the one staff person (a woman in a walking boot) who did demonstrate care and kindness.

It can be challenging to make great pizza at high altitude, and Aspen Tap is falling short. They used to have a crispy thin crust at a reasonable price (for Asp... read more It can be challenging to make great pizza at high altitude, and Aspen Tap is falling short. They used to have a crispy thin crust at a reasonable price (for Aspen standards). However, now the pizzas are doughy and chewy, with prices reaching up to $30 each. If you enjoy mozzarella on Wonder Bread, this may be the pizza for you. Another issue is the consistently loud atmosphere inside, thanks to the blasting music. It's better to sit outside if you want to have a conversation. Additionally, they have recently added a "kitchen fee" to the bill, which is not disclosed upfront. The service can also be hit or miss.

Upon entering the restaurant, the host was unpleasantly quick to seat us. A couple nearby mentioned they were still waiting for their check. Within two minutes,... read more Upon entering the restaurant, the host was unpleasantly quick to seat us. A couple nearby mentioned they were still waiting for their check. Within two minutes, we were seated at their table, only to be insulted about my alma mater. The $16 jalapeño poppers came in a set of four, and the $25 8" pepperoni pizza ended up being billed as $28. The dough seemed store-bought. While the Ajax Pilsner was enjoyable, the overall service and quality of the experience was disappointing.

The Aspen Brewing Company is our favorite pub whenever we visit Aspen and Snowmass. The food and service are excellent, and the staff has always been friendly a... read more The Aspen Brewing Company is our favorite pub whenever we visit Aspen and Snowmass. The food and service are excellent, and the staff has always been friendly and attentive during our six visits. I highly recommend trying their pizzas—make sure to order one while you're there! Additionally, they offer a six-beer taster served on a ski, which is definitely worth ordering during your visit!

Service was a little slow, but food and beer were read more Service was a little slow, but food and beer were