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Breckenridge Today
By the People, for the People
Breckenridge's Floating Restaurant Named Best Venue
Ollie's Pub & Grub, located on a restored dredge boat in the Blue River, wins top honors in Colorado ski town.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:23pm
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Ollie's Pub & Grub, a restaurant located on a floating dredge boat in Breckenridge, Colorado, has been named the best sports bar, best place for burgers and wings, and best venue in the popular ski town. The restaurant, which opened its unique waterfront location in 2020, serves up classic pub fare with a side of scenic river views.
Why it matters
Breckenridge is known for its vibrant food and drink scene, so for a floating restaurant to stand out and earn top honors in the community is a testament to its unique offering and appeal. The Ollie's Pub & Grub location on the dredge boat represents an innovative approach to dining that taps into the town's outdoor recreation and mining history.
The details
Ollie's Pub & Grub originally opened a location on Main Street in Breckenridge in 2011. However, in 2020 the restaurant moved to a former mining dredge boat on the Blue River. The new floating location is twice the size of the original and allowed Ollie's to expand its menu to include more seafood dishes. The dredge boat concept is a nod to Breckenridge's mining history, as dredging was a common technique used to extract precious metals from rivers and streams.
- Ollie's Pub & Grub opened its original Breckenridge location on Main Street in 2011.
- In 2020, Ollie's moved its Breckenridge restaurant to a floating dredge boat on the Blue River.
The players
Ollie's Pub & Grub
A restaurant chain with locations in Breckenridge and Frisco, Colorado, known for its sports bar atmosphere, burgers, wings, and scenic waterfront setting on a restored mining dredge boat.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
Ollie's Pub & Grub's unique floating restaurant concept on a restored dredge boat has resonated with the Breckenridge community, earning it top honors as the best sports bar, burger joint, and overall venue in the popular Colorado ski town. The restaurant's innovative approach to dining taps into the town's outdoor recreation and mining history, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for locals and visitors alike.
