River Bar and Boutique Music Venue

River Bar on the Gunnison

Voted Gunnison’s Best Outdoor Dining Option

Now Open

Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of
Gunnison’s best outdoor dining
— right on the river, with a friendly team ready to take care of you.
First come, first served. Arrive early!

River Bar Hours

4:00 PM Wednesday–Sunday

Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday: Bar Only
Thursday–Sunday: Bar + Food Truck

🍷 What We Serve

Wine, Beer & Batch Cocktails, with the Food Truck Thursday–Sunday

⏰ Happy Hour

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

🐾 Dog Friendly

As long as owners and pets are well-behaved!

🚌 Getting Here

Take the free RTA bus to the Tall Texan stop and walk about 75 yards to the River Bar.

🎶

Live Music Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Come enjoy live music right on the Gunnison River.

Mike grilling oysters at the River Bar

🔥 Friday Night Special

Grilled Oysters with Garlic Mike!

Join us Friday night for Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter, Parmesan & Breadcrumbs — straight off the grill, right on the river.
Get some while they last.

Hours may vary seasonally. Check back here or follow us on
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or email
mike@garlicmikes.com
for updates.

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No outside alcohol, food, or drink may be brought to Garlic Mike’s

River Bar & Boutique Music Venue
- 2026 Schedule -

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– June through August –

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Bill Dowell

Bill has lived and performed in the Gunnison Valley since his days at Western State back in the late 70’s…

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Chris Coady

Chris Coady is a performing singer-songwriter whose songs convey positivity with a sense of place in Colorado…

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Dave Pinkerton

Dave Pinkerton has been playing in the valley for a long time, and he has enjoyed playing with a variety of local…

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Floyd Bauler

Floyd Bauler has been living a snow bird’s life, migrating to Crested Butte every summer since 2017 making music…

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Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson is based in the Gunnison Valley and performs old-school, fingerstyle acoustic guitar (fingerpicking) and…

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Julian Young

Julian Young is a Gunnison-based Americana and Soul keyboardist and vocalist. He brings real time improvisation…

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Rachel VanSlyke

VanSlyke’s unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional

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Sam Heart

Sam Heart is a soulful singer-songwriter whose performances blend heartfelt original music with an eclectic mix of familiar…

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Bill Dowell

Bill has lived and performed in the Gunnison Valley since his days at Western State back in the late 70’s…

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Chris Coady

Chris Coady is a performing singer-songwriter whose songs convey positivity with a sense of place in Colorado…

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Dave Pinkerton

Dave Pinkerton has been playing in the valley for a long time, and he has enjoyed playing with a variety of local…

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Floyd Bauler

Floyd Bauler has been living a snow bird’s life, migrating to Crested Butte every summer since 2017 making music…

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Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson is based in the Gunnison Valley and performs old-school, fingerstyle acoustic guitar (fingerpicking) and…

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Julian Young

Julian Young is a Gunnison-based Americana and Soul keyboardist and vocalist. He brings real time improvisation…

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Rachel VanSlyke

VanSlyke’s unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional

View details

Sam Heart

Sam Heart is a soulful singer-songwriter whose performances blend heartfelt original music with an eclectic mix of familiar…

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River Bar on the Gunnison

Live Music Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Grilled Oysters with Garlic Mike!

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