Restaurant · Aspen, Colorado
The White House Tavern
How to book: WALK-IN (no/limited reservations by design) — the play is to go off-peak (early lunch, mid-afternoon, or early/late) or expect a wait; it's small and very popular. Confirm current reservation policy/hours live.
Best meal: Lunch or a casual dinner — the famous sandwiches (the crispy chicken sandwich) and the all-day scene. Confirm current menu, hours, and prices live.
Who it’s NOT for: Diners wanting a quiet, spacious table — it's tiny, casual, and busy by design. Anyone who won't wait or plan around peak times — it's hard to get in and takes no/limited reservations. Diners wanting a formal, special-occasion room — it's a casual tavern. Large groups — the cottage is small; big parties are tough to seat.
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Part of Aspen, CO, Decided.
Common questions
Is The White House Tavern worth it?
A tiny, casual all-day tavern in a downtown Aspen cottage — famous sandwiches and a see-and-be-seen scene; the go-to casual bite, if you can get in.
Who is The White House Tavern for?
The White House Tavern is for summer mountains maroon bells and celebration group.
Who is The White House Tavern not for?
The White House Tavern is not for Diners wanting a quiet, spacious table — it's tiny, casual, and busy by design. Anyone who won't wait or plan around peak times — it's hard to get in and takes no/limited reservations. Diners wanting a formal, special-occasion room — it's a casual tavern. Large groups — the cottage is small; big parties are tough to seat.
Do you need a reservation at The White House Tavern?
WALK-IN (no/limited reservations by design) — the play is to go off-peak (early lunch, mid-afternoon, or early/late) or expect a wait; it's small and very popular. Confirm current reservation policy/hours live.
How expensive is The White House Tavern?
The White House Tavern is in the $$-$$$ range. Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
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