The Last Dollar Saloon, known affectionately for over three decades by Telluride locals as "The Buck" can be found at the southeast corner of Main Street (Colorado Avenue) and Pine Street - the absolute geographic heart of Telluride's historic Victorian downtown. 

We occupy a long open rectangular brick building with high tin ceilings that was built on this spot in 1899 as a saloon and sporting hall.  Originally called "The National Club" at the turn of the century this location was the home to the finest liquors and cigars, dancing girls, poker and roulette tables, and an ongoing billiards tournment whose progress was closely monitored by the newspapers of the time.  Off the back of the building, a restaurant space called the "National Restaurant" served some of the finest meals in all of Colorado at the time.  With the assistance of the railroad cars arriving daily into Telluride, the National Restaurant served Squabs, Teal Ducks, Corn Fed Beef, Spring Chickens, Soft Shell Crab, Shad Roe, Black Bass, Spanish Mackeral, Green Lobsters, and a dozen other sorts of fish.  The September 20, 1901 edition of the Telluride Daily Journal said "The best place in the city to eat oysters and shell fish is at the National Restaurant.  The family Sunday dinner at 5pm is the best in the city."

Today, the restaurant is gone but the Last Dollar Saloon continues its three decade presence as a fixture of the downtown Telluride apres-ski and nightlife scene.  Drawing on over forty years of collective Telluride bar experience, your proprietors Michael Lee, Moussa Konare, Jay Raible and a capable stable of Telluride's most experienced bartenders continue the great traditions that have made the Last Dollar Saloon the favorite "cocktail time" destination for Telluride residents and our fine visitors from all over the planet.

For many many years we have been making Telluride's best margaritas - recognized by a variety of national publications - see our Reviews page. We have Telluride's widest and coldest selection of domestic & international draft and bottled beer as well as an extensive liquor and wine selection.  Happy Hours are in effect daily at the Last Dollar Saloon.   Apres-ski Happy Hour is from 3pm to 6pm and (new for the 2009-2010 winter season) evening Happy Hour is from 8pm to 10pm.  Both Happy Hours feature great beer, cocktail, and wine specials.  We also have $2 PBR pints for all our guests - all day, every day!

We have the best jukebox in town - a new digital internet machine that holds 300 albums and also allows users to download any song they want, several video games for your gaming pleasure (including Golden Tee 2010) and a classic old stone fireplace to keep you warm in the winter.  Two HD flatscreens show the sporting event of the day.  We have a free foosball table.  We also have a great stage where we occasionally feature local musicians and visiting bands. 

All patrons must be 21+ of age and prepared to present valid ID.

The Last Dollar is an ideal and affordable venue for your group, birthday or private parties in the most convenient location Telluride has to offer.  We are actively taking reservations for specific dates.  Please call or e-mail with an inquiry.

Thank you for your visit to our website.  As you can see in this video, everyone is welcome at the Last Dollar.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVCQy2pOvB0&feature=PlayList&p=8796544AEFE994EC&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=16

We hope to see you soon.

Jay, Mike & Moussa