The Lariat in Buena Vista

The Lariat in Buena Vista The Lariat, a BV landmark since 1885, is THE place for live music, food and drinks.
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The Lariat offers a friendly entertainment and dining atmosphere for locals, visitors and performing musicians alike – a historic building with a 100-year-old bar and an authentic steampunk vibe that resonates with 1880s railroad history. A vital part of the Rocky Mountain culture, The Lariat has emerged as a key player in the Colorado music scene and has helped put Buena Vista on the map as a music destination, anchoring the music scene during and after the summer festival season. All music fans appreciate the opportunity to experience world-class talent in an intimate venue, and the Lariat team creates that opportunity multiple times a week year-round. The Lariat has consistently booked top national and regional talent, including internationally renowned and Grammy-winning musicians like Blues Traveler front man John Popper and blues legends John Primer and Otis Taylor. Increasingly, bands headed to or from Colorado’s music mecca – Red Rocks Amphitheater – are stopping by Buena Vista to perform at The Lariat as word spreads about this amazing musician-friendly venue. As a local gathering place, The Lariat supports the community with an emphasis on service and hospitality, welcoming visitors as a vital part of the community. A modern kitchen and fresh, locally sourced foods combine to provide an authentic Central Colorado dining experience. Our genuine hospitality will make a stranger a friend and a friend a part of our family.

That post-festival exhaustion is real🌈🌀. The good news is: we’ve got plenty to do coming at you! Check out the lineup he...
09/23/2026

That post-festival exhaustion is real🌈🌀. The good news is: we’ve got plenty to do coming at you! Check out the lineup here:⁠
✨Wednesday: Starting strong with our weekly open mic, complete with two dinner shows! Tenstrings has the stage from 5pm-6pm with their last set at The Lariat, followed by Matt Juba of Jubanauts from 6pm-6:50pm. Open mic kicks off at 7pm, make sure you're in to sign up to get on stage!⁠
💖Friday: We're so excited to be a part of Moonlighter Mobile Entertainment's Dolly Parton bar crawl! Come finish the crawl strong with Dolly Night Karaoke kicking off at 9pm.
🏈Sunday: Football season is in full swing and we want you to watch with us! Come catch your early games and favorite teams over some Sunday brunch and tasty cocktails, open from 11am to 5pm.
For more information on these events and many more, head over to our website. Let's have a good week!🩷

We've got Halloween plans!👻🎃 Deaphish Orchestra is bringing us an extra special Halloween performance featuring the ghos...
09/22/2026

We've got Halloween plans!👻🎃 Deaphish Orchestra is bringing us an extra special Halloween performance featuring the ghosts of Halloweens past merging the earthy folkiness of The Grateful Dead and the sharp funk of Phish.
We always have a blast with these guys and can't imagine a better spooky Saturday. Sounds like a plan? Grab tickets from our website here: https://link.dice.fm/ge36a3402f8c

Big Richard is bringing their fierce, fun, and hard-driving take on bluegrass back to The Lariat on December 4th! With d...
09/18/2026

Big Richard is bringing their fierce, fun, and hard-driving take on bluegrass back to The Lariat on December 4th! With driving fiddle, mandolin, cello, and infectious string-band energy, we're looking forward to a live show that's gritty, playful, and wildly energetic.

JUST ANNOUNCED💫The Fretliners are back on The Lariat stage on Saturday, October 17th! Get ready for a night of high-ener...
09/18/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED💫The Fretliners are back on The Lariat stage on Saturday, October 17th! Get ready for a night of high-energy bluegrass and modern mountain sound with tight harmonies, fast picking, and all-night dancing.⁠
Tickets available on our website, grab yours today!

Clay Street Unit is coming back to The Lariat on Thursday, October 29th with their blend of Appalachian bluegrass, folk,...
09/18/2026

Clay Street Unit is coming back to The Lariat on Thursday, October 29th with their blend of Appalachian bluegrass, folk, country, and southern rock. Come shake down to the amplified energy of the stretch between the foundations of American music and progressive new frontiers.⁠
Tickets on sale now, grab yours from our website today!

TONIGHT🤠 Grab your boots & brim, and join Leadville Dance Collective at The Lariat in Buena Vista for a fun night of cou...
09/17/2026

TONIGHT🤠 Grab your boots & brim, and join Leadville Dance Collective at The Lariat in Buena Vista for a fun night of country line dancing!
We’ll lead you through some of our favorite dances. Whether you’re a regular to boot scootin’ or have never line danced before, everyone is welcome to join in. No experience necessary.

WE'RE HIRING 🧑‍🍳 We know the timing is a little funny...but we're looking for an addition to our team of badass line coo...
09/12/2026

WE'RE HIRING 🧑‍🍳 We know the timing is a little funny...but we're looking for an addition to our team of badass line cooks.
This position pays a starting rate of $20 per hour plus tips.⁠ Employment at The Lariat comes with free access to shows, a free shift meal, and a free shift drink. If you love a busy kitchen, good food, and enjoy working with a solid team in the heart of BV, come on into The Lariat anytime during business hours or check out our website under the “employment” tab. We want to work with you!❤️

Spafford is coming back to The Lariat this December! Back with two full sets and fresh off the release of their new albu...
09/12/2026

Spafford is coming back to The Lariat this December!
Back with two full sets and fresh off the release of their new album, Cat Shop, Spafford brings unmatched contemporary jams and electric improv to each unique show.⁠
Tickets available on our website NOW, grab yours here and be apart of the fun: https://link.dice.fm/Yc5fa4b69fb5

Sorry y'all...we've gotta close our kitchen tonight due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a rescheduling of our...
09/12/2026

Sorry y'all...we've gotta close our kitchen tonight due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a rescheduling of our dinner show with Barb Maxey to next Friday at 6pm. We know, we're bummed too. On the bright side, the bar is still open for those of y'all looking for somewhere to watch some good ol' college football.
Keep an eye on our socials for more updates, and feel free to swing by for a cold one and good times later on this evening. 🍻

Address

206 E Main Street
Buena Vista, CO
81211

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+17199665065

Website

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