Big Bear Après-Ski: Where to Warm Up After the Slopes

August 29, 2026

The Best Part of Ski Day Is the Part After

Big Bear's two resorts get the attention, but the après scene is what turns a good ski day into a great one. When the boots come off, the town fills with red cheeks and appetites, and a handful of spots know exactly how to handle them.

Bone Yard Bar & Grill

Bone Yard Bar & Grill is the unpretentious, hearty option — exactly what you want after a few hours on the mountain. Burgers, beer, and a room that does not care if your jacket is still damp.

Big Bear Mountain Brewery

Big Bear Mountain Brewery keeps the theme going with house brews and a casual, social setup. It is an easy walk from a lot of lodging, which is the whole point after a long day.

Breakfast-for-Dinner Crowd: Grizzly Manor & Broadway Cafe

If the timing is early or you want comfort food, Grizzly Manor Cafe and Broadway Cafe serve the kind of plates that reset you. Grizzly Manor in particular is a Big Bear breakfast legend — sometimes the move is to close the day the way you started it.

Plan the Thaw

Slopes close early afternoon on most days, so the good tables fill fast. Check What's Open before you peel off your layers, and claim a booth while it is warm.