A Legendary Getaway for

Life on the Run

Take a moment to unwind and let your cares melt away in the warm glow of our fire pits. Follow the locals and our visiting friends to our laid-back watering hole, and enjoy the après ski vibe with a canned cocktail, beer, or wine. Whether chasing savory empanadas with your favorite drink after a day of exploring or celebrating well-deserved time away with a glass of Champagne and some caviar in a private dining igloo, Fresh Horses is the place to regroup and recharge.

Hours of Operation

CLOSED FOR SUMMER Find us at various events and festivals in Telluride as we make surprise appearances around the town during this summer!

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The Heist

On a regular Monday in June 1889, Butch Cassidy rode into Telluride on horseback with his band of outlaws disguised as cowboys. The historic bank robbery they pulled off that afternoon would forever be known as Cassidy’s first big heist. A lesser-known part of the tale revolves around the gang’s successful escape. As the newly minted bank robbers slipped away from the scene, they were closely trailed by local lawmen. But the authorities didn’t know about the other team of horses waiting for Cassidy at Double Cabin. Mounted on animals not exhausted by the grueling getaway, the outlaws left the unexpecting deputies in the dust, attributing Cassidy’s Fresh Horses with legendary infamy.