Mens Journal Magazine "At night, we stroll over to the West End Tavern's margarita-soaked apres scene.  Stop by the West End (970-728-1808) for an icy margarita." TellurideSkiResort.com "The West End Tavern, another local hangout, has the coldest brews and best wings in town, which make for the best apres ski combo."   Skiing Magazine   November 2006 "Head to the sunny front porch of the West End Tavern, one block from the base of Lift 7, for stinging margaritas ($5) and cute waitresses."    10best.com - Top Bars in Telluride West End Tavern  573 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435 · 970-728-1808 "A location between Telluride's two lifts makes this bar one of the town's most popular gathering places, especially for happy hour drink and appetizers.  West End operates out of the historice Johnson House, which dates from 1913.  The place boasts a rustic charm - wooden ceiling beams and a great porch that affords views of street side activity.  Meanwhile, the capable kitchen staff serves everthing from ribeye sandwiches to fish tacos, giving folks plenty of options."	New York Times Travel Section "Telluride's cuisine is varied, fresh and sophisticated, especially when you consider the town's size and remote location. You'll find everything from sleek, urban-style bistros and elegant fine dining to streetside taco stands and cheap happy hour specials. For example, inside the West End Tavern on a chilly Friday in early June, the Friday Afternoon Club, a weekly celebration for the end of the (so-called) work week has drawn a laid-back crowd -- mostly men in fleece jackets and jeans, low-slung baseball hats casting a shadow over their unshaven faces. Bar fare like buffalo wings and baskets of fries are washed down with microbrews and draft beers, filling the house (built in 1913) with warmth and cheer." Washington Post "We arrive on a Friday afternoon and, having asked around, head for the West End Tavern, the locale of choice for Friday apres-ski happy hour. It is bursting with people -- friendly, unassuming, down-to-earth people. We quickly make friends with a crew of locals." TripAdvisor.com "One of the most loved bars in the city is the West End Tavern. This active bar will give you a true taste of Telluride culture. "
Outside Magazine WEST END TAVERN (Telluride, CO) "Located dead center between the town's two lifts, the new West End draws ski patrollers and regulars hankering for Telluride's best margaritas. 970-728-1808"	Conde Nast Traveler 10 Best Apres-ski scenes Telluride "This Rocky Mountain resort is reminiscent of its rowdy mining-town roots (notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank here), but not without a splash of 21st-century sophistication. While sister Rockies towns like Vail and Aspen demand refinement both on and off the slopes, Telluride invites visitors to dig into the rugged slopes and to throw one back at a neighborhood pub. But that’s not to say it’s a town without class – in fact, the Chicago Tribune wrote, "Telluride has more good restaurants per person than any resort in the Rockies." And when it comes to nightlife, it’s an unparalleled experience when this National Historic District hosts the party, all shadowed by the majestic scenery of the San Juan Mountains, making for a picture-perfect night on the town. Not to miss après-ski spots include the West End Tavern, just steps from the lift, known for the best margaritas in town."
Concierge.com - Telluride Nightlife Recommendations West End Tavern 573 W. Pacific Avenue Telluride Tel: 970 728 1808 telluridetavern.com "For the après–ski scene, follow the ka–chunk, ka–chunk of hard plastic boots to the West End, located on Telluride's free bus route, one block from lift 7. This is ski–world central, drawing as many raccoon–eye and hat–head victims as any ski bar in the West. It replaced a tired German joint in 2003, and its margaritas win kudos as the best around."	Telluride Style Magazine - Telluride, Colorado "The West End Tavern is another local’s favorite with plenty of space to enjoy a drink with friends—truly one of the number one aprés-ski hot spots."   Cosmopolitan Magazine "Girls' night out: A  favorite among locals, the West End Tavern's happy hour has a laid-back, friendly vibe. (573 W Pacific Ave., Telluride; 970-728-1808)"