Looking for an upscale bar, a venue to enjoy local music or a taste of the local microbrew selections? At Legacy Properties West, we’re pretty sure you won’t be disappointed by Durango after hours . Don’t let her size fool you. Durango’s small space holds breweries, fine dining, live music, theatre and more. Since we are both a college town and a tourist town, the local bar scene is especially lively. Enjoy the night like a local and experience Durango after hours with our list of go-to spots for evening enjoyment.

Filler-Up Station

1101 Main Ave.

Located in a former service station in the heart of downtown, 11th Street Station features a unique bar, coffee shop, outdoor seating and multiple food trucks. On weekends it’s not uncommon to find local performers entertaining the crowd here. Stop by the culinary collective for a one-of-a-kind experience.  

Local Favorite

975 Main Ave.

El Rancho Tavern is a local favorite and it officially holds the title of the oldest bar in town. This downtown staple has sat on the corner of 10th and Main since 1942. If you want to blend in, refer to this dive bar as “The Ranch” just like the locals do.

Prohibition Lives On

601 East Second Ave. B

What could be better than spending the evening hiding out in a secret speakeasy? Fronted by a barbershop, rumor has it that if you know the password there could be more to experience behind the bookcase at The Bookcase and Barber. (Don’t worry, the password can generally be found on their website.) Once you utter it, a hidden door is triggered inviting you to step back into the Prohibition era in a vintage, velveteen turn-of-the-last-century cocktail bar. 

Dinner and a Show

8080 County Road 250

Step back into the time of the cowboy with the Bar-D Chuckwagon. The folks here serve up a cow trail-inspired menu of roast beef, chicken or steak, with all of the fixings and following it up with a live Western stage show. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Bar-D requires reservations. Tickets are between $24 to $34 for those 9 and older and $10 for kids 8 and under. Prices include dinner and the show. 

A Step Back in Time 

699 Main Ave.

Revered as one of the most famous original ragtime piano bars in the old west, the Diamond Belle Saloon is a one-of-a-kind Durango experience. When the ivory keys aren’t being mastered by Ragtime experts, the Diamond Belle comes alive with a cadre of local musicians. From its costumed cocktail girls to the mahogany bar and velvet flocked walls, a trip to the Belle is a step back into the last century.  

Local Brew 

225 Girard St.

Just south of downtown is the world headquarters of Ska Brewing, a commercial brewery with a lively taproom. According to Ska Brewing, “It takes characters to brew beer with character.” And that’s just what Ska has been doing since 1995. Ska boasts twelve flavorful flagship brews and four seasonal beers in their lineup and offers live music weekly. 

When The Sun Goes Down

Your Durango adventures don’t have to end when the sun goes down. Our vibrant nightlife will keep you entertained long into the night. From hip bars with handcrafted cocktails to local dives full of local characters, you’ll find the perfect place to enjoy the evening, no matter your style. And, if you need a place to rest your head after a night on the town, contact us at Legacy Properties West to see what properties we have available near your favorite brand of Durango’s nightlife.