You don't need a dinner reservation to stop by Allred's. The bar opens at 3pm with a full à la carte menu — walk-ins welcome, right at the top of the free gondola.
From either Telluride or Mountain Village — no ticket required, it's free public transit.
The mid-station between the two towns, at 10,551 feet.
Bar seating is first come, first served — no reservation needed for a drink or a bite.