The 5 Best Bloody Marys Around Summit County

Tomato juice and vodka provide the foundation, but the Bloody Mary has never been a one-formula drink. Horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire, spices and elaborate garnishes give bars and restaurants considerable room to develop their own versions, while the cocktail’s savory character has made it a fixture of brunch and après-ski culture. Around Summit County, it appears alongside everything from eggs Benedict to post-ski nachos. The Best of Summit recognizes establishments that give this classic cocktail a distinctive place on the menu.

6th Alley Bar & Grill || Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

6th Alley Bar & Grill makes the Bloody Mary part of the Arapahoe Basin experience. The base-area restaurant specifically highlights its Bacon Bloody Mary, a signature drink associated with both its winter après scene and summer dining. The bar shares space with a full-service restaurant and a two-story deck overlooking the mountain, giving skiers and riders a place to settle in after leaving the lifts. Food leans toward substantial mountain fare, with nachos among the restaurant’s best-known offerings. Colorado beer, wine and other cocktails broaden the drink selection, while weekend live music adds another element during portions of the season. Bloody Marys also appear during brunch and special promotions, extending the drink beyond the traditional end-of-ski-day crowd.

Bistro North

Bistro North approaches drinks as part of a broader chef-driven dining program built around modern American cuisine. Opened in Dillon in 2021, the restaurant emphasizes seasonal ingredients and complements its food with crafted cocktails, wine and beer. Weekend brunch provides a natural setting for its cocktail program, with service offered Saturday and Sunday alongside a menu that combines classic and contemporary brunch dishes. Mimosas and specialty cocktails accompany the food, while the restaurant’s regular beverage program places additional emphasis on martinis and wine. Outside brunch hours, Bistro North serves lunch and dinner, and its bar and lounge host a daily happy hour. The result is a Bloody Mary contender operating within a restaurant where cocktails receive attention throughout the week rather than appearing only as a weekend addition.

Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe

Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe brings the Bloody Mary into a Frisco breakfast tradition built around scratch cooking and an in-house bakery. The café serves breakfast throughout its daily service, with dishes ranging from breakfast burritos and eggs to pancakes, French toast and sandwiches. Its Main Street patio adds an outdoor setting when the weather cooperates, and Butterhorn specifically pairs that patio experience with Bloody Marys and mountain views. The kitchen prepares meals without shortcuts, while the bakery turns out breads, pastries, cookies and other sweets for diners who want something from the case before leaving. Coffee and espresso drinks cover the traditional morning side of the beverage menu, while the Bloody Mary provides a savory cocktail counterpart for a leisurely breakfast or brunch.

Coppertop Bar & Restaurant || Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center

Coppertop Bar & Restaurant puts its Bloody Mary in the middle of a slopeside après setting at Beaver Run Resort. Located at the base of Peak 9, the restaurant promotes its signature Bloody Marys alongside Coppertop mules as two of its featured drinks. The food stays within familiar bar-and-grill territory, with choices such as burgers, nachos, wings, fries, chili and sandwiches suited to a break from skiing or an afternoon gathering. Its position overlooking the Beaver Run SuperChair keeps the mountain visually connected to the meal even after guests come inside. Coppertop emphasizes an all-day après atmosphere, making its Bloody Mary as relevant to a ski-day lunch or afternoon drink as it is to a conventional brunch.

Haywood Cafe

Haywood Cafe puts its Bacon Bloody Mary front and center, describing the drink as one of its signature offerings alongside a breakfast and lunch menu made from scratch. The daytime café has served the area for more than a decade, with breakfast choices ranging from eggs Benedict and other egg dishes to Bacon Wrapped Elk Sausage. Lunch provides additional options later in the day, while a separate kids menu covers both breakfast and lunch. Haywood serves dine-in and takeout customers daily, but its Bacon Bloody Mary gives the café a distinctly bar-friendly element despite its daytime schedule. The combination of a savory cocktail and substantial breakfast cooking makes the drink a natural companion to a morning or midday meal near Keystone.

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