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Il Baretto

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Alpine glamour meets Milanese allure

A sultry, design-forward lounge tucked inside Sant Ambroeus Aspen, offering signature cocktails, Italian wines, and vintage Alpine elegance.

Il Baretto is Aspen’s most refined hideaway—a separate bar and lounge positioned next to Sant Ambroeus that marries Milanese sophistication with Rocky Mountain soul. Designed as a standalone experience, Il Baretto features a warm, intimate space that feels like a cocktail salon in the Italian Alps. Vintage Italian furnishings—think lacquered wood, velvet banquettes, brass fixtures—are balanced by Aspen’s natural textures: stone, leather, and ambient lighting that glows like a winter hearth. It’s a place where you can slip in for aperitivo, linger over amaro, or meet friends for a midnight Negroni beneath a soft buzz of conversation and curated sound.

Insider Insight

Arrive early for aperitivo hour and order the Spritz Milano—house-made bergamot liqueur adds a floral twist. The signature martini comes icy cold with truffle olives, and the bar snacks—like Milanese Olives or the Black Truffle Pizzetta—are polished but playful. Locals know it’s perfect for a post-ski meet-up spot or a summer evening rendezvous, especially when the back booths are glowing and the conversation is good. Ask the bartender for something off-menu—they’ll often surprise you with a rare amaro or a cocktail they’re testing for New York.

A velvet-draped secret where Aspen elegance sips with Milanese style.
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