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.
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, We have several video games for your gaming pleasure and a classic old stone fireplace to keep you
warm. 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
This video is from a PlumTV segment called
"Plum Picks: Best Apres Ski Spots", dated 1/11/2010. http://www.plumtv.com/videos/plum-picks-best-apres-ski-spots/index.html
We hope to see you soon.
Jay, Mike & Moussa