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For me, summer is sipping a cold drink while soaking up views of the water. Finding this nirvana can be difficult in landlocked Colorado but, recently, I found a tiny slice of heaven on Lake Dillon’s marina.
Pug Ryan’s Lakeside Tiki Bar isn’t much to look at. A large wooden deck with umbrella-covered tables attaches to a small gray building that suffices as a bar and kitchen. Adjacent to that rests a big, red-and-white tent that shades about 15 tables, which are set on what probably used to be a parking lot. But then again, you’re not supposed to be looking at the bar when your eyes can feast on sailboats skimming across the lake.
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With some good tunes on the speakers and a Rum Runner or margarita in hand, the view becomes all the more compelling. If you’re in need of some sustenance, the Asian-influenced pork sandwich or the basic burger with chips are both more-than-satisfactory ways to fill the void.
Weather permitting, the bar is open every day from mid-May through September from 11:30 a.m. to sunset. I recommend grabbing a table on the deck around 4 p.m. and settling in for a long, lazy evening capped off by a beautiful sunset.
104 Village Place, Dillon, 970-468-2145
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