Poacher's Pub is an oasis of normalcy in upscale, tacky Mountain Village. During the winter, it is my favorite location in town for après ski, pendant ski, and en lieu de ski. Telluride Ski Resort ephemera from times long ago adorns the walls (When was the last time you skied Cat's Paw? Or spent 25 minutes on Lift 4 back when it was a triple?) and a bar, some high boys, and a metal picnic table are all you'll find here for seating. No worry because soon the affable staff will ply you with reasonably priced libations and decent bar food. Highlights include a formidable roast beef sandwich on local favorite Cindybread, several tumescent wraps, and a gut-busting chili-mac that will end your day on the slopes. Remember: when in doubt, elect waffle fries, and the horseradish sauce is a crucial addition to nearly any menu item.
Review Source:I loved this place.
Not sure if it was the cheapest beer in town, the local hangout spot, the gargantuan Old Texan sandwich or the fact that it is right off of Telluride resort that made me love this place.
$1.75 for a PBR, yes please! I don't think I found anything cheaper than that at a bar in Telluride, on or off the resort.
I loved hanging out here after all of the closing day festivities because everyone that walked in seemed to have either A) worked at Telluride resort or B) Was drunk from the spring debauchery, which made the experience of meeting people in even better. It definitely shouted "local hang out."
Then you got the Big Old Texan. A sandwich stacked too high to fit in your mouth with roast beef, turkey, onion rings, bacon...and something else...I wish I took a photo of this thing. It was glorious.
Poacher's is one of those spots that when you are done eating, you end up chatting up with the randoms around you, who are all incredibly nice locals. I did that for about 2.5 hours and ripped some whiskey shots with them. It was a great night...but a rough next day.
"Brrrr its freezing, my legs are killing me, I need a break!!!" This is the best place to go when this happens! When it's time to take a break from the mountain, you can cruise on over to this pub and relax. Great location, right in the center of the mountain up in Mount Village!! Its right next to a Gondola, you can go down the mountain more if you would like, or you can take the lift right around the corner to go higher up the mountain. The place is pretty tiny, so if you're with a larger group, you may have to wait for a table. We had a party of 6 and were able to get the bigger table in the window each time we went. The employees are all very friendly and helpful; we were in Telluride for 3 days and visited this pub 3 times. Â I would recommend the chili cheeses fries, or the pretzel to fill up your stomach to give you some energy to get back out and have some fun on the mountain. Prices for food are a little high, but you're in a little tourist town, up on the mountain, you have to expect that. It's not too bad for drinks if you order one of their specialty beers and they certainly give you a heavy pour for your dollars worth with liquor drinks. Definitely would recommend this place to all snowboarders and skiers.
Review Source:We came into the pub for a late lunch and grabbed a seat by the window. I was pleasantly surprised with the wrap that I had. I can't remember what my husband had. I saw the mac n cheese come out and it looked really interesting and good. The service was great, very attentive without being overly annoying.
Review Source:Crowded, but a couple playing pool and just having beers surrendered their table so my 2 sons and I could sit and eat. Very cool. Bartender came around and took our order very quickly. Very cool. We had wings to start and they were tasty. The sandwiches were right on time and done well. For being in a resort, Poacher's feels like a 'real' place.
Review Source:Not a bad place to grab a brew and head back onto the slopes. The lunch menu is small, but you are sure to get a pretty unique and tasty basket of grub. I had the Burrito Porito, a fish wrap with spinach and salsa - excellent (but kind of spicy). Meals are served in baskets with paper lining, so the presentation isn't classy, but then again, the whole atmosphere isn't exactly 5-star. Why should it be, since it's a quick refueling point while you're burning calories on the slopes?
The service was the best thing they had going. The bar tender was very communicative and helpful, and he did quite a bit to keep the place clean and the guests well cared for.
While I've praised them up to this point, I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see if my review is accurate. Telluride offers a great deal of dining/lunch options, so there's little reason to parade through Mountain Village just for a beer and a sandwich.
As a comment to my personal interests, this is not the kind of establishment you are likely to find me hanging around on a Friday evening; too many ski-bum bar flies.
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