Whistler apres-ski

Nestled into the base of Whistler Creekside, Whistler’s original après-ski bar, Dusty’s, was established in 1965 and is home to Whistler’s sunniest patio. Rebuilt in 2000 and a favorite among locals, Dusty’s looks like a classic Western ski lodge with wood-beamed ceilings and a cozy fireside, but it has a distinctly contemporary atmosphere with the excellent sound and video system turned on.

Garibaldi Lift Co.—G.L.C. for short—overlooks the base of Whistler mountain and is a popular haunt for those ending the ski day in Whistler. A sophisticated synthesis of lounge, restaurant, bar, and club, the G.L.C. has a signature tapas and martini menu, plays the latest ski and snowboard videos, and reggae and ambient house music most evenings - and celebrity spotting is a must here.

Merlin’s Bar & Grill in the Upper Village, with the resort’s largest outdoor patio and plenty of live entertainment, is the favorite among mountain employees and local stars, and the place to party after a day on Blackcomb.

All of the above have outdoor patios, play live music, and serve both classic and creative après-ski food and beverages. Naturally, they all boast a lively fun atmosphere, but for those wanting a quieter end to the ski day there are plenty of tamer bars to choose from and plenty of late night shopping.

Visitors to British Columbia, those from outside North America especially, will need to get acquainted with the local liquor laws. In Whistler-Blackcomb you have to be 19 to consume alcohol, and young children cannot accompany their parents in most bars. This is one of the few downsides to a family skiing holiday in Whistler-Blackcomb, but the nature of the restrictions vary according to the exact nature of the establishment’s license.

Whistler’s reputation as an international resort is reflected in the variety of cuisine on offer at over 90 restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. There are well-stocked but expensive supermarkets for the self-caterers, but the eating out is superb with a choice of sushi, Chinese, Italian, Greek, French, and North American restaurants, plus many cafés and coffee shops.

For late night revelers there is plenty of action with a number of fashionable bars, discos, and nightclubs playing a variety of good music, such as Garfinkel’s, Down Under, Moe Joe’s, Savage Beagle, and Tommy Africa’s.

Après-ski

Longhorn Saloon
The 'number 1 après ski spot in town for over 25 years', the lively country theme is a comfortablesetting for the cold beers, grill, snacks and large patio at the bottom of the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.
Phone: +1 604 932 5999

Merlin's
Famous for table top dancing and large nacho platters, après ski here can be cocktails on the deck, watching sports, or a full-on nightclub. Karaoke nights and theme parties are regular. Located at the bottom of the Wizard chairlift at the base of Blackcomb, children are permitted until 7pm.
Phone: +1 604 938 7700

Monk's
At the base of Blackcomb, this high standard steakhouse is popular with locals for its good food, pool tables and outdoor area and is equally known for a few drinks before the fire at lunch or after skiing.
Phone: + 1 604 932 9677

Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
At the base of Whistler mountain, GLC is a one shop entertainment stop (bar-restaurant-nightclub). Children only permitted until 7pm.
Phone: + 1 604 905 2220

Black's Pub
Known for having over 90 beers, many on tap, Black's Pub has a quiet atmosphere for a few drinks and good food by day, and a more lively night.
Phone: + 1 604 932 5418

Dubh Linh Gate Irish Pub
No resort is complete without an Irish Pub, and the base of Whistler mountain is no exception. Guinness sits among 30 world draft beers and 28 malt Scotches, and the good food is as popular.
Phone: + 1 604 905 4047

Citta's
Its central location guarantees this bistro's popularity. Tables can be hard to get, so book ahead to enjoy the outdoor terrace, great meals and cocktails in a warm hangout with music and entertainment.
Phone: + 1 604 932 3320

21 Steps
A chilled-out lounge bar in the Attic, with flat screen TVs and comfortable sofas for watching ski and snowboard movies. Beautiful fresh food is complimented by wines and cocktails. Open until 1am Mon-Sat, and 12am on Sundays.
Phone: + 1 604 966 2121