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

Boozy Bingo

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)
The Post New Year's Eve Disco Darty

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

Park Tavern New Year's Eve

Bars

217 Wine Bar at the Stanley— 3pm–8pm

The Tavern at the Legion— 6pm–10pm | $30

Tavern at the Legion New Year's Eve

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

 

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