Spending the holidays in Estes Park and wondering what’s open? Whether you’re grabbing coffee before a snowy walk, planning a Christmas meal out, or ringing in the New Year with friends, we’ve gathered a confirmed list of restaurants, breweries, cafés, and markets open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Hours may vary, so we always recommend checking directly with the business — but this guide is a great place to start when planning your holiday weekend in town. Click the day below to see what's open.
Open on Christmas Eve in Estes Park
Looking for coffee, breakfast, or an early dinner on Christmas Eve in Estes Park? Several cafés, restaurants, breweries, and markets are open throughout the day, with many closing earlier than usual.
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Bird’s Nest — 6am–3pm
Coffee on the Rocks — 7am–4pm
Inkwell & Brew — 7am–4pm
Kind Coffee — 6:30am–2pm
Raven’s Roast — 7am–4pm
Starbucks — 6:30am–5:30pm
Breakfast & Morning Favorites
Big Horn Restaurant — 7am–2pm
Egg of Estes — 7am–2pm
Mountain Home Café — open until 1pm
Notchtop Bakery & Café — 7am–3pm
Brunch & Co.— 7am–12pm
Restaurants & Dinner Spots
Cafe de Pho Thai— 12pm–4pm
Cascades at The Stanley: Bar — 12pm–11pm (reservations recommended)
Cascades at The Stanley: Dining — 12pm–9pm (reservations recommended)
Ed’s Cantina — 11:30am–3pm
El Mex-Kal— 10:30am–8pm
Grubsteak — 11am–4pm
Himalayan Curry & Kebob — 11am–9pm
Mama Rose’s — 4:30pm–8pm
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill — 11am–4pm (lunch only)
Scratch Deli — 8am–3pm
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ — 11am–3pm
The Post — 12pm–8pm
Twin Owls Steakhouse — 4pm–8pm (reservations required)
The Bull Pin — 12pm–6pm
Wayfinder — 7:30am–3pm
Dairy Queen— 1pm–7pm
Lonigan's — 11am–9pm (seasonal chef specials)
Ember at Estes Park Resort— 7am–8pm (reservations recommended)
Penelope's World Famous— 11am–5pm
You Need Pie— 9am–2pm
Elevations Eatery— 11am–4pm
The Hive at Estes Park Brewery — 11am–9pm
Bird and Jim— 11:30am-8pm (Ask about the 12 days of Christmas special)
Bars
The Tavern at the Legion— 12pm–6pm
217 Wine Bar at the Stanley— 3pm–8pm
Avant Garde Aleworks — 12pm–5pm
Full Throttle Distillery & Grill — 12pm–6pm
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company — 12pm–5pm
Lumpy Ridge Publick House — 12pm–5pm
Rock Cut Brewing — 11am–5pm
Snowy Peaks Winery— 12pm–7pm
The Barrel— 11am-8pm (Boozy Bingo 1-4pm)
Market , Quick Stops & Other
The Country Market— 8am–4pm
Safeway— 6pm–8pm
Stanley Chocolate Factory— 10:00am–4:30pm
Open on Christmas Day in Estes Park
Wondering what’s open on Christmas Day in Estes Park? A mix of restaurants, breweries, cafés, and markets remain open for holiday dining, coffee, and casual bites.
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Coffee on the Rocks — 7am–3pm
Starbucks — 6:30am–3:30pm
Restaurants & Dinner Spots
Cascades at The Stanley: Bar — 12pm–11pm (reservations recommended)
Cascades at The Stanley: Dining — 12pm–9pm (reservations recommended)
Cousin Pat's— 11am–11pm (holiday specials)
Dairy Queen— 1pm–7pm
Ember at Estes Park Resort— 7pm–8pm (reservations recommended)
Himalayan Curry & Kebob — 11am–9pm
La Cabana— 11am–8pm
Lonigan's — 11am–9pm (seasonal chef specials)
Cafe de Pho Thai — 12am–8pm
Latitude 105 Alehouse— 4pm–8pm
Elevations Eatery— 12pm–6pm
The Hive at Estes Park Brewery — 11am–9pm (seasonal chef specials)
Bars
Bogey's Sports Bar— open at 11am (Come watch: Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs)
217 Wine Bar at the Stanley— 3pm–8pm
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company — 12pm–5pm
The Barrel— 11am-8pm

Market & Quick Stops
The Country Market— 8am–2pm
Open on New Year's Eve in Estes Park
Planning New Year’s Eve in Estes Park and looking for food, drinks, or coffee? From breakfast spots to breweries hosting evening celebrations, there are plenty of options open throughout the day.
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Coffee on the Rocks — 7am–4pm
Inkwell & Brew— 7am–6pm
Kind Coffee— 6:30am–4pm
Raven's Roast— 7am–4pm
Starbucks — open (see holiday hours)
Breakfast & Morning Favorites
Big Horn Restaurant— 7am–2pm
Egg of Estes— 7am–2pm
Notchtop Bakery & Cafe— 7am–3pm
Mountain Home Cafe— normal hours
Restaurants & Dinner Spots
Cascades at The Stanley: Bar — 12pm–11pm (reservations recommended)
Cascades at The Stanley: Dining — 12pm–9pm (reservations recommended)
Cousin Pat's—3pm–1pm (holiday specials available)
Ed's Cantina— 11:30am–8:30pm
Ember at Estes Park Resorts— 7am–9pm (reservations recommended)
Mama Rose's— 4:30pm–8pm
Poppy's Pizza and Grill— 11am–8pm
Smokin' Dave's BBQ— 11am–8pm
The Post— 12pm–8pm (family-friendly Disco Darty + early toast)

Dairy Queen— 1pm–7pm
Himalayan Curry & Kebob — 11am–9pm
Lonigan's — 11am–9pm (seasonal chef specials)
Twin Owls Steakhouse — 4pm–9pm (reservations required)
Bull Pin— 3pm–6pm (lanes will be limited for the annual ball drop)
Latitude 105 Alehouse— 4pm–8pm
Penelope's World Famous Burgers & Fries— 11am–7pm (15% discount for locals)
The Hive at Estes Park Brewery — 11am–9pm
Bird and Jim—11am-3pm (Normal Menu)
Bird and Jim—4pm-9pm (New Year's Eve Special) | $90 pp (recommendation recommended)
Park Tavern— 4pm–9pm (dinner) | Dj Rocky 10pm-1am

Bars
217 Wine Bar at the Stanley— 3pm–8pm
The Tavern at the Legion— 6pm–10pm | $30

Avant Garde Aleworks— 2pm–8pm
Full Throttle Distillery & Grill— 12pm–12am (may close earlier)
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company — 2pm–8pm
Lumpy Ridge Publick House— 2pm–8pm
Rock Cut Brewing— 12pm–8pm
Snowy Peaks Winery— 12pm–7pm
The Barrel— 12pm–2am
Market & Quick Stops
The Country Market— 7am–5pm
Safeway— 6am–11pm
Open on New Year's Day in Estes Park
Planning New Year’s Eve in Estes Park and looking for food, drinks, or coffee? From breakfast spots to breweries hosting evening celebrations, there are plenty of options open throughout the day
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Inkwell & Brew— 9am–6pm
Kind Coffee— 8:30am–4pm
Raven's Roast— 7am–5pm
Starbucks — open (see holiday hours)
Breakfast & Morning Favorites
Notchtop Bakery & Cafe— 7am–3pm
Mountain House Cafe— normal hours
Restaurants & Dinner Spots
Cascades at The Stanley: Bar — 12pm–11pm (reservations recommended)
Cascades at The Stanley: Dining — 12pm–9pm (reservations recommended)
Ed's Cantina— 11:30am–8:30pm
Ember at Estes Park Resorts— 7am–8pm (reservations recommended)
Mama Rose's— 4:30pm–8pm
Poppy's Pizza and Grill— 11am–8pm
Smokin' Dave's BBQ— 11am–8pm
Twin Owls Steakhouse — normal hours
Bull Pin— 3pm–10pm
Dairy Queen— 1pm–7pm
Himalayan Curry & Kebob — 11am–9pm
Lonigan's — 10am–10pm (seasonal chef specials)
Latitude 105 Alehouse— 4pm–8pm
Park Tavern— 12pm–7pm
Penelope's World Famous Burgers & Fries— 11am–7pm (15% discount for locals)
Bird and Jim—11am-8:30pm
Bars
217 Wine Bar at the Stanley— 3pm–8pm
Avant Garde Aleworks— 2pm–8pm
Full Throttle Distillery & Grill— 12pm–8pm
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company — 2pm–8pm
Lumpy Ridge Publick House— 2pm–8pm
Rock Cut Brewing— 12pm–8pm
The Barrel— 12pm–9pm
The Hive at Estes Park Brewery — 11am–9pm
Snowy Peaks Winery— 12pm–(call for hours)
Market & Quick Stops
The Country Market— 10am–4pm
Safeway— 6am–8pm

