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Brewery in Aspen, Colorado
What should I order at Westy's Tap & Tavern (Westbound & Down Aspen)?
What to order
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Beer Flight
Recommended for the chance to sample multiple beers; reviewers specifically liked the six-beer taster served on a ski and mentioned enjoying flights during their visits.
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Chili Verde
Called amazing and especially good as a warm, stew-like dish after a day on the slopes, making it a standout non-pizza food item.
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Vegan Squash Soup
Praised as delicious with great flavor, and highlighted as a memorable vegan option after hiking.
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Peanut Butter Fruit Pizza
Noted as surprisingly really good, with a cinnamon sugar base, crunchy peanut butter, and fruit topping, making it a distinctive dessert recommendation.
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Mozzarella Sticks
Recommended as really good and compared favorably to a small cheese pizza, suggesting a tasty and satisfying appetizer.
Details
About Westy's Tap & Tavern (Westbound & Down Aspen)
Easygoing taproom & brewpub offering house craft beers, tasting flights, pizza & other pub grub.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Frequently asked
What is Westy's Tap & Tavern known for?
It is best known for pizza and house beer in a downtown Aspen setting, especially the prosciutto pizza, caprese pizza, and beer flights. Reviewers also frequently call out the mountain-view patio and say the beer and pizza pair well after hiking or a day on the slopes.
What dishes are most recommended at Westy's Tap & Tavern?
Reviewers most often recommend the prosciutto pizza, caprese pizza, white pizza, and pretzel bites, with some also praising the chili verde and zucchini coconut soup. The pizza is described as thin and crispy, and the vegan cheese and vegan squash soup also get positive mentions.
Is Westy's Tap & Tavern good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is described as reasonably priced for Aspen, especially the pints of beer, and reviewers mention good happy hour pizzas. It is not presented as a fine-dining meal, but more as a casual stop where beer, pizza, and appetizers feel like solid value for the area.
How busy does Westy's Tap & Tavern get, and when is a good time to go?
Reviewers say they were seated immediately even at peak time on a holiday weekend, though the patio and downtown location can be lively. Happy hour and post-hike visits are commonly mentioned, so those times seem to fit the casual beer-and-pizza experience well.
