Old 40 bar and grill

at donner ski ranch

Ditch the Fancy, Find the Fun! Your Mountain Basecamp is Here.

Welcome to The Old 40 Bar and Grill! We're basically the fun attic of the historic Donner Ski Ranch lodge, sitting way up on Donner Summit. Forget the stuffy, boring mountain food—we smash together seriously good eats with that perfect, unpretentious neighborhood dive bar swagger. It's where the cool kids (and the tired, hungry ones) hang out.

The Seasons Change, But the Party Doesn't!

Whether you're dodging snowballs or mosquitoes, we’ve got your back (and your belly):

Winter Warriors: Ski, shred, tumble, repeat. Then drag your happy, exhausted self over here for some serious belly-warming goodness and maybe a celebratory beer. You've earned it!
Summer Shenanigans: Need fuel before you go exploring the iconic Donner Train Tunnels (literally right across the road—no excuses!)? Or maybe you just humiliated your friends in a round of disc golf? Our hearty lunch menu is your victory lap reward.

Warning: Pie Obsession Ahead

Seriously, don't even think about leaving without trying Janet's Famous Pies! These legendary creations are baked from scratch daily and have a cult following. They are available by the slice (if you have willpower) or whole (if you're being smart). Stop in, ask what magical flavor she whipped up today, or call ahead to lock down your whole pie before someone else snags it!

With a staff that actually smiles, a menu with enough options to end a debate, and a full bar ready to pour, the Old 40 Bar and Grill is guaranteed good times.

Stop reading and start driving! Come on up and see why we're the slightly rowdy, always delicious, heart of Donner Summit!