Frequently Asked Questions

What are the recommended bars in Vail?


Take your choice of nightlife activities in the Vail Village. Please drink responsibly and use our free shuttle.

Sports Bars

  • The Altitude Billiards and Sports Bar - Vail's largest sports bar with big screen TVs, billiards and video games. Located in the Evergreen Lodge.
  • The Tap Room - One of the newest additions to Vail, offering many TVs and several types of martinis. Located at the top of Bridge Street.

Local's Hot Spots

  • Vendetta's - Featuring pizza by the slice, it has become the hang out for Vail's ski patrollers. Located on Bridge Street.
  • The Bully Ranch - A local's favorite! Be sure to sample a "mud-slide" and enjoy the true Colorado Western cuisine and barbecue. Located in the Sonnenalp Resort.
  • The Red Lion - "The place to be after you ski." Get there early to claim a prized spot on the front deck. Live music nightly with Phil Long. Located on Bridge Street.
  • Pepi's - The apr�s-ski place to listen to live music for a more refined crowd. Located on Bridge Street.
  • Garfinkel's - Offers a large deck for apr�s-ski and nightly specials throughout the week. Located in LionsHead.
  • SkiBar - The local hot spot on Bridge Street.

Live Music

Vail is a fantastic place for live music with great venues like the Ford Amphitheater, Dobson Ice Arena, the streets of Vail and bars such as 8150.

  • 8150 - Nationally known bands often play here during the winter. Get ready to jam on the famous "bouncing floor". Located in Vail Village at Crossroads Plaza.
  • The Club - Continue to roll after apr�s-ski with one of Vail's most popular live, interactive, acoustic music shows. Get there early to get a seat. Located in Vail Village on Seibert Circle.

Dance Clubs

  • Samana - A local favorite spot for turning up the beat and cutting loose. Located on Bridge Street.
  • SkiBar - The local hot spot on Bridge Street.



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