Woody Creek Tavern

A funky rustic tavern with personality to spare, Woody Creek is a true local hangout, and a favorite of late gonzo journalist (and one-time local) Hunter S. Thompson. A century old and serving as a bar and grill since 1980, the tavern is now wallpapered with old photos, posters, news clippings, and other paraphernalia, plenty of it relating to Thompson. You'll find a good selection of well-prepared tavern food, including barbecued pork ribs, thick steaks, and burgers (made with low-fat Colorado limousine beef); plus fresh tilapia, organic salads, vegetarian (and organic when possible) soups, as well as excellent Mexican food, hot and spicy just like I like it, which goes well with the house-specialty drink -- fresh-squeezed lime-juice margaritas made with 100% blue-agave tequila.

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