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A bar tender pours a glass of wine for a customer at Stella Luna Restaurant in Big Bear Lake, CA.

All About Après

Posted: 02/06/25

Raise a glass to unwind after a busy Big Bear day.

Whether you've been carving it up on the slopes, trekking miles on the trails, or soaking up the sun on Big Bear Lake, our local drink hubs invite you to sit down, take a load off, and reflect on a fabulous day spent in Big Bear!

A group of three women wearing ski/snowboard equipment, raising up cans of Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer.

Bear Mountain's Laybacks Bar & Sundeck

Laybacks Bar, the most iconic spot at Bear Mountain, is located on the sun deck and offers a wide range of domestic and craft beers, pre-mixed drinks, and hand-crafted cocktails. Whether you're kicking off your day with an early morning beverage or celebrating après-ski, Laybacks is ready to serve from first chair to last lap.

Layback In The Sun

A decanter and two glasses sit full of amber colored bourbon. They cast shadows and reflections on the white background.

Big Bear Lake Brewing Co.

This local brewery is pouring its own brews available onsite only at Big Bear Lake Brewing Co. Onsite is best anyway as their burger and appetizer menu is the perfect pairing to their blonde ales, fruity wheats, IPAs, and porters. Beers are available by the pint, in a growler, and 4-pack (select brews).

Bottoms Up!

A couple smiles as they're served an appetizer with their drinks at Barrel 33 in Big Bear Lake, CA.

Barrel 33 Big Bear

Big Bear's best wine bar is serving up local blends along with beer flights, seasonal specialties like Gluhwein, and scrumptious appetizers like flatbreads and charcuterie. Browse the wine lovers' gift shop and groove along to live music weekly.

Saluti!

A glass of cognac on ice sits on a wooden table.

Captain's Anchorage

Stop in for a drink at this historic bar once owned by the famous Andy Divine. This surf n' turf house features more than good drinks, you may just bump into their resident ghost, George. Just make sure he doesn't snag your drink!

Ahoy!

A plate of appetizer nachos sits on a table with a glass of blonde ale at the Village Sports Bar in Big Bear Lake, CA.

Village Sports Bar

The Village's newest bar scene treats patrons to their favorite sports game while they lounge with refreshing drinks and scrumptious appetizers and entrees.

Play on!

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